Bates County Career Women's 2011 Forum set for Sept. 10

This year's theme is 'Fresh for Life' and features Kristen Feola and Jamie Milks. The location will be the Assembly of God Church at 801 S. Main in Butler.

Kristen Feola is the author of The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast, an inspiring resource for Christians who want to pursue a more intimate relationship with God through a 21-day commitment to prayer and fasting. Kristen has worked as a personal trainer, nutritional consultant, First Race 4 Health leader and fitness instructor. She is also an active member of Moms in Touch International. She and her husband Justin live in Springfield with their two daughters. Her blog address is www.ultimatedanielfast.com.

Jamie Milks is the chef and owner at Everyday Organic Cookery in Kansas City Mo., whose mission is to provide convenient and delicious food options that are healthy for us and healthy for the environment. Mother of two boys, she leads an active life dedicated to the local food movement, which includes: teaching cooking classes, serving on the Board of Directors of Slow Food Kansas City, and writing a blog called The Urban Homestead Experiment, a resource for gourmet, heirloom cooking (www.urbanhomesteadx.com). Jamie is also a church council member at Living Water Christian Church in Parkville, Mo. where she and her family reside.

Tickets only $20 each and sold in advance. Tickets are available at EBT Furniture, What to Wear and from Alice Jennings.

Butler R-V August school board meeting summary

Public Comment: 

The board extends thanks to Ken West for his contribution of lumber to the school.

New Business:
b. The board approved a bid submitted from H.P. Electric in the amount of $8350.
c. The board approved to seek out the refinancing of the callable bonds for a potential savings of 814,0000 to the tax payers. The board will take action sooner to lock in rates if interest rises.
d. The board heard a report from assistant superintendent Heath Oates about district Map Scores. The overall trend is that Butler continues to have scores that closely mirror state scores.
e. The MSBA Leadership Award was tabled until the September meeting.
f. The Bear Backers reported on the Pancake Breakfast Saturday, August 13, along with the parking spot auction, introductions of the softball and volleyball teams and the football scrimmage.
g. Brad Stephens reported that the Educational Foundation had received a corporate donation of $1,000 dollars from Principal Financial.
h. The board accepted the resignation of school board member Paul Miller for personnel health reasons. The board appointed the next leading vote recipient in the April election, which was Brad Davis.
i. The board approved a sub-committee of 3 members to make recommendations to the board about completion of the athletic complex.

Closed Session:
The board accepted the resignation of Jim Wheatley as a para-professional.
The board hired Laury Johnson as Jr. High Volleyball coach.

Attention State Fair goers....

Lynyrd Skynyrd is unable to perform for their scheduled concert on Friday, August 12 at the Missouri State Fair due to health reasons; however, the Doobie Brothers will still be performing starting at 7:30 p.m.; there will not be a band replacing Lynyrd Skynyrd.

The Missouri State Fair hopes that concert ticketholders will still choose to attend the concert.

Information on the refund policy for those opting not to attend the concert will be available soon at www.mostatefair.com.

-KMOE FM 92.1, The Bullet

Bates County Museum to Host All Creative Crafters, Spinners, Weavers, Quilters, Knitters, and others!

On August 18th, the Third Thursday, you are invited to the Bates County Museum for a fun day of working on your projects.  The July gathering was such a success that we decided to do it again!  

Bring your sewing, knitting, crocheting, or anything you want to carry in, and join the fun.  Our goal is to share, visit and maybe help if you are having trouble with something.  So, come join the fun.  All are welcome.  Don’t have anything to work on?  Mary Limpus is hosting the day and will provide a variety of projects so this is the perfect opportunity to experiment with something new. Come early and stay late, or, come late and leave early!  Bring your lunch or enjoy eating out at noon. The gathering will be in Robertson Hall from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.  There is no charge but donations to the Museum will be appreciated.  Call Peggy at the Museum for further information. 660-679-0134.

-our thanks to Peggy Buhr

From Recorder of Deeds, Lucille Mundey

Marriage License:

Michael Leroy Roby and Crystal Lynn Rice
Rodney Duane Brown and Maryann Meade
Robert Duane Malcom and Sheila May Morgan
Dustin Thomas Craft and Anna Lee Flory
George Wesley Turner and Jessica Denise Younce
James Derek Ephland and Kenra Lunn Smarr

Real Estate Transfers:

Millsap & Singer (suc trustee) and Linda Thornburg and Virgil Thornburg to Citi Financial, Inc:
LOTS 1, 2 & 3, BLK 5, TOWN CO'S 1ST ADDN, RICH HILL

Michael Edward McCanles (co-trustee) and Jerry Lynn McCanles (suc co-trustee) and Alene McCanles Trust to Michael McCanles and Peggy McCanles:
E/2 OF SW/4 AND SW/4 OF SE/4 EXCEPT E 10 ACRES OF SW/4 OF SE/4 IN 20‑42‑31

Millsap & Singer (suc trustee) and Preston Stubbs to Federal National Mortgage Association:
E/2 OF SE/4 OF 20‑42‑33 DESCRIBED

Millsap & Singer (suc trustee) and Jeremy Welcher and Jenny Welcher to Federal National Mortgage Association:
S 660 FT OF W 1111.40 FT OF SW/4 OF SW/4 OF 14‑42‑32, EXCEPT W 451.40 FT

John F. Bisby and Myrtle L. Bisby to John F. Bisby (trustee) and Myrtle L. Bisby (trustee) and Bisby Trust:
TRACT 1: S/4 OF LOT 1 OF NW/4, 30‑40‑31 DESCRIBED; LOT 2 OF NW/4 LYING S OF MIAMI CREEK IN 30‑40‑31; NE/4 OF SW/4 LYING N AND W OF MIAMI CREEK IN 30‑40‑31; TRACT 2: N/2 OF NE/4 OF SE/4 OF NW/4 OF 23‑40‑31

William D. Thayer and Mary I. Thayer and William D. Thayer (co-trustee) to Timothy D. Thayer (co-trustee) and William D. Thayer Trust:
S/4 (AKA S/2 OF S/2) OF NE/4 OF NE/4 IN 26‑40‑29

Carol S. Cooper and Dennis Eye and Lori Eye:

LOTS 1, 2 & 3, BLK 33, ROCKVILLE

Jamie L. Kidwell and Jamie L. Pemberton (aka) to Drew Grimes:

LOT 3, WEEKS ADDN

David M. Hormann and Marjean K. Hormann to David M. Hormann and Marjean K. Hormann:

NW/4 OF SE/4 & E 3 ACRES OF NE/4 OF SW/4 OF 27‑40‑33; 35 ACRES OFF S SIDE OF SW/4 OF NE/4 AND ALL SE/4 OF NE/4 AND NE/4 OF SE/4 LYING W OF CENTER OF MULBERRY CREEK, ALL IN 27‑40‑33 DESCRIBED

Diedra J. Dieckman and Diedra J. Duryea (aka) to Jacque Shawn Duryea Jr:

SE/4 OF SE/4 OF SE/4 OF 32‑39‑31, EXCEPT E 450 FT OF S 300 FT; E/2 OF LOT 2 OF NE/4 OF 5‑38‑31 DESCRIBED

Mark E. Nelson and Shannon L. Morris and Krista D. Morris to Fred E. Webb and Deborah J. Webb:

TRACT 1: N 335.80 FT OF E 528.90 FT OF NW/4 OF SE/4 OF 23‑40‑31; TRACT 2: N 836.94 FT OF E 715.00 FT OF NW/4 OF SE/4 OF 23‑40‑31, EXCEPT N 335.80 FT OF E 528.9 FT

Sean O'Farrell and Katrina O'Farrell to Jesse L. Frost and Jenny E. Swaters:

N 253.33 FT OF W 123.82 FT OF SW/4 OF NW/4 OF 26‑40‑29, AND N 253.33 FT OF E 51.86 FT OF E/2 OF SE/4 OF NE/4 OF 27‑40‑29

Earnest Neal Mitchell and AMy Louise Mitchell to Robert M. Carpenter and Cindy S. Carpenter:

LOT 2, BLK 3, WILLIAM'S ADDN, RICH HILL

John David Underwood to Jennifer R. Hager and Jennifer R. Underwood (aka):

S/2 OF NE/4 OF 16‑40‑32

Karen White Kirkpatrick and Kelly Kirkpatrick and Karen Gayle White (aka) and Karen Gale White (aka) to Richard Bryan Bedwell and Ashley Nicole Moss:

LOT 2 OF NE/4 OF 4‑40‑31 DESCRIBED

Joe Wix (trustee) and Linda Wix (trustee) and Joe & Linda Wix Trust to Joie Booher and Della Booher:

LOT 3, PARK SOUTH SUBDIV, BUTLER

Community First Bank (assignee) and FDIC (receiver) and BC National Banks to Joe Wix (trustee) and Linda Wix (trustee) and Wix Trust:

LOT 3, PARK SOUTH SUBD, BUTLER

Obituary - Ruth Taylor

Ruth Taylor of Belton, MO passed away August 9, 3011. Ruth was born Jan. 21, 1938 in Senath, Mo, the fourth child to Ezra and Ethel (Parker) Malone. Growing up on her family’s farm, she graduated from Senath High School in 1955. She had fond memories and recounted numerous stories working with her sibling in the cotton and watermelon fields for her parents. Ruth was a homemaker most of her life and also worked in retail. She enjoyed sewing, collecting angels and glassware, playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, helping with AWANAS and other church activities. She gave unconditional love to her friends and family.



She was preceded in death by both of her parents; brother, EJ Malone; two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Malone and Mary Margaret (Doll) Baker, and son, Steven Haggard. She married and is survived by her husband of 44 years, Harold Taylor; two sons, Don Haggard and Curt Taylor of Belton, Mo; two daughters, Pam Coleman (Billy) of Columbia, Mo and Dana Liston (Darin) of Olathe, Ks; daughter-in-law, Carol Haggard of Butler, Mo; brother, Donal (Bud) Malone of Cardwell, Mo and sister, Jewell Wayne DaVault, of Hollywood, Mo, and numerous nieces and nephews.



Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm, Friday, Aug 12, at Pleasant Prairie Baptist Church, 215th and Y Hwy, Belton, Mo 64012. Funeral services will be held at 11am, Saturday, Aug 13, at the church. Graveside services will follow at 3 pm in the Memorial Garden Cemetery in Warrensburg, Mo 64093.



In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Ruth to Pleasant Prairie Baptist Church. Fond memories and condolences may be made at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com. Arrangements: McGilley & George Funeral Home 611 Chestnut Belton, MO 64012 (816-322-2995)

Ellett Memorial Hospital to host Fit and Fun Community Block Party

Ellett Memorial Hospital will host a "Fit and Fun Community Block Party" on August 20th. The event is a community day of family fun and healthcare information, to be held a the Appleton City hospital.

The 5k walk will kick off the day at 8 a.m.- registration starts at 7:30. Free water bottles will be given to all that register. There will be a special prize for the 'craziest socks'....so dig through your drawers and find the wildest ones you own.

The Ellett Memorial Hospital will be offering free blood pressure readings and cholesterol checks. Plus vendors will be on location from:

Healthcare USA

Family Health Partners

Heartland Hospice

On My Own

West Central

Wilkinson's Pharmacy

Kreisler Pharmacy

Truman Manor

Appleton City Manor

Willow Lane Nursing Home

St. Clair County Home Health

Sac-Osage Home Health

St. Clair County Senior Services

Special Needs Children

ADT Home Security

Life Flight Eagle

St. Clair County Sheriff's Department

Appleton City Fire Department

Appleton City Police Department

Door prizes will be given throughout the day, plus kids games from 10 to noon. There'll be a bounce house, free hot dogs, popcorn and snow cones. The Ellett Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a bake sale and in-store specials at the hospital gift shop.

Everyone is invited to attend the "Fit and Fun Day" hosted by Ellett Memorial Hospital Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info contact Kim Raybourn, chairperson at 660-476-2111.

Butler police department weekly report

Aug. 3rd - Alarm call at Ward Box; respond to Probation and Parole for warrant arrest; animal complaint on N. Bus. 71; animal complaint in the 100 block of S. Mechanic; disturbance call in the 300 block of E. Dakota; walk in assault report taken; vandalism at South Park.

Aug. 4th - Suspicious vehicle near Pine and Maple; well being check in the 500 block of Park; animal complaint near Mill and Bus. 71; walk in report taken; leave without pay at the Filling Station; disturbance at South Park; disturbance in the 400 block of N. Main.

Aug. 5th - Traffic control for funeral; animal complaint in the 900 block of Gregory; accident at stop light; keep the peace in the 100 block of N. Havana; well being check in the 400 block of E. Jefferson; animal complaint near Ft. Scott and Water.

Aug. 6th - Possible prowler in the 100 block of Ranch; disturbance in the 800 block of Wix Lane; keep the peace in the 100 block of S. Delaware; animal complaint in the 500 block of S. Main.

Aug. 7th - Animal complaint in the 800 block of W. Grove; well being check in the 200 block of Lee; possible break in 200 block of Clark; leave without pay at Casey's on Ft. Scott; disturbance at Country Club pool; arrest for warrant at Bus. 71 and 52  highway; disturbance in the 100 block of S. Olive.

Aug. 8th - Well being check at Super 8 hotel; 911 call in the 600 block of W. Mill; shoplifting at Walmart; theft at Conoco; assault in the 300 block of W. Ohio.