Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Motorcycle accident north of Amoret
Senator David Pearce Joins Fellow Legislators for Joint Committee on Education Meeting
JEFFERSON CITY—As vice-chairman of the Joint Committee on Education, Sen. David Pearce, R-Warrensburg, and other members of the panel are scheduled to meet Aug. 19, 2011, in Kansas City. The meeting will be held at the Kansas City Chamber of commerce Board room (Union Station, 30 W. Pershing).
The upcoming meeting’s agenda includes a presentation of a report titled “Building Teacher Quality in the Kansas City, Missouri School District” from the National Council on Teacher Quality; a panel discussion on effective leadership, teacher performance, and student achievement; and a committee discussion on professional development funding
“With such an important issue as education, serving on this joint panel with fellow legislators who value Missouri’s future is an honor for me,” Sen. Pearce said. “The topics that this committee discusses and the recommendations that it makes have far-reaching impacts for both students and teachers. I look forward to continuing this work and keeping education a priority in our state.”
The 14-member committee, which consists of seven members each from the Senate and the House and whose leadership rotates between members of the House and Senate each year, was chaired last year by Sen. Pearce and is chaired this year by Rep. Mike Thomson, R-Maryville. Members are charged with reviewing and monitoring the progress of education in the state's public schools and institutions of higher education; conducting a study and analysis of the public school system, including issues relating to state funding and teachers’ salaries; and making recommendations to the General Assembly for legislative action, among other duties.
The upcoming meeting’s agenda includes a presentation of a report titled “Building Teacher Quality in the Kansas City, Missouri School District” from the National Council on Teacher Quality; a panel discussion on effective leadership, teacher performance, and student achievement; and a committee discussion on professional development funding
“With such an important issue as education, serving on this joint panel with fellow legislators who value Missouri’s future is an honor for me,” Sen. Pearce said. “The topics that this committee discusses and the recommendations that it makes have far-reaching impacts for both students and teachers. I look forward to continuing this work and keeping education a priority in our state.”
The 14-member committee, which consists of seven members each from the Senate and the House and whose leadership rotates between members of the House and Senate each year, was chaired last year by Sen. Pearce and is chaired this year by Rep. Mike Thomson, R-Maryville. Members are charged with reviewing and monitoring the progress of education in the state's public schools and institutions of higher education; conducting a study and analysis of the public school system, including issues relating to state funding and teachers’ salaries; and making recommendations to the General Assembly for legislative action, among other duties.
Adrian class segregation strikes a nerve
What was thought to be a Facebook rumor has been confirmed as.... the truth. Adrian R-3 schools have officially set up separate classes for boy and girls. Well, not all classes and according to information received today, parents will be able to have their children 'opt out' of the segregated classes if desired.
Bates County Live spoke with secondary Principal Chris Shanks and found the main reason for splitting up boys and girls is MAP scores. According to Shanks, research shows that the separation of sexes has shown beneficial in regards to learning and increased ability to concentrate. Mr. Shanks also noted that Adrian currently holds the highest overall rankings in the county in regards to the scores.
In his words, the segregated classes were implemented to maintain or better yet, improve the numbers.
But, whoa, Nelly. In the past 24 hours, a nuclear orange cloud has appeared over northern Bates County as upset parents proclaim "They can't do that!" and "This is crazy!". In fact, Fox 4 news was seen to town today and will be running a story in the 9 or 10 o'clock news tonight about 'the shakeup in Adrian'.
We were informed today that for those parents who don't want their children to participate, tomorrow the school is sending home a sheet for parents to sign to 'opt out' of segregated classes.
At this time, Bates County Live is awaiting more information from the Adrian school that will explain the research behind the move to have segregated classes.
Obituary - Joe Gregg
Joe Wesley Gregg, 74, East Lynne, MO, died Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville, Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 19, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Joe was born August 19, 1936 in Creighton, MO, the son of Preston Leroy and Ella Sylvia (Urton) Gregg. He married Ethel Lee Kagarice on March 12, 1960 in Miami, OK. He was a lifelong resident of the Cass County area.
Joe was a U.S. Army veteran. After returning home from the service, he worked for Lake City Arsenal. He then worked for Branson Truck Line hauling ACME Brick as an over-the-road truck driver for 20 years before retiring in 1981.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ethel on November 19, 2006, one brother, Leroy Gregg and one granddaughter, Jacqueline Rose Gregg. He is survived by two sons, Mike Gregg and his wife, Shelly and Billy Gregg and his wife, Diane, all of East Lynne, MO; one daughter, Jo Lee Gregg, East Lynne, MO; two brothers, Ernest Rea, Garden City, MO and Arnold Bryant, Adrian, MO; one sister, Effie Page Cusick, Pleasant Hill, MO; brothers-in-law, Paul Kagarice, Strasburg, MO and Alvin “Al” Kagarice, Union, MO; one sister-in-law, Willa Gregg, Holden, MO; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Butler City Council news...
LOCAL NEWS-BUTLER CITY COUNCIL FOR AUG 16, 2011
The Butler City Council lowered the city tax rate for the coming year. The general fund tax was lower from point-six-two-three-five, to point five-nine-five-five, which is so small you'll hardly notice it. But to lower any tax in this day and time is a headline, so far as we're concerned. Say thanks to Mayor Don Malan and your City Councilman!
In Butler City Council news, the new Police Chief, Jerry Boyd, has already gotten into the swing of things by meeting with City Administrator Mark Arbuthnot and the Bates County Commissioners, concerning the proposed joint purchase of nine-one-one equipment for Butler and Bates county dispatch centers.
Sheriff Chad Anderson is contacting the equipment supplier to get an update on the city's share of the previous price quote, which was just over $76,000. Butler also needs to consider replacement of two radio transmitters, to cost around $15,000. They were budgeted for last year, but weren't purchased so the money could go toward the repairs at the police station.
The County has found that they will NOT be able to obtain a zero percent interest loan to finance the purchase of the nine-one-one equipment, and this brought on the suggestion of the city and the county trying for separateloan approvals.
Meanwhile, swimmers will be pleased to hear that the Butler Park and Recreation Commission has met and approved a request from Sonic to hold a community pool party. Also, the leak in the Lazy River section of the pool seems to be a job that our own City Water Department employees can handle.
The Planning Commission had a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the city's front yard parking regulations, and the parking space requirements for different types of uses. Those recommendations will be considered by the Council at a public hearing September 6th.
The Airport Commission has also been busy...the taxiway maintenance project that had been delayed, has been completed by Bishops Construction. A report is being done of a listing of all aircraft based at Butler Memorial, and a list of future airport projects is being completed. The Commission also discussed the use of the airport facilities by crop dusters and the regulations that they need to follow.
The engineering costs on Butler's river pump station bank stabilization job came in a lot higher than the original estimate of $2500. Allgeier Martin and Associations, along with the Palmerton and Parrish Company, now estimate the job to run just over $8,000. They say costs were higher because of additional design and evaluation work that had to be performed, and construction engineering oversight has to be provided to assure that the work is completed based on the final design as required by Osage Valley RC&D.
A local bid has finally come in for the work to be completed on the Police Station, once the mold has been removed and cleanup work finished. Billy McKinsie of here in Butler came in with a bid, and the Council will also take bids from outside Butler, and will choose from all available.
Work began August 17th to stop erosion at the river pump station that supplies water to Butler. That need had been reviewed and a grant approved for the work.
In other news, the McKinstry Company is still talking with Butler about how to reduce and improve electrical usage and operating costs.
One item is a proposal to install mixers at the basins of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and also includes the U-V Disinfection System that needs to be installed at the plant by 2013.
Part of this deal includes getting a low interest loan, as low as two percent for street lighting, and 2.5% for the wastewater treatment plant work.
And Public Works Director, Trent Diehl had an extensive report for the Council. The Electric Department has finished the construction phase of the Country Club project, but is still waiting for Century Link to bury phone lines which will let them finish dirt work and removing old transformers.
Their next job will be the electric service for the new Walmart.
The good news is that with cooler weather, the water plant generators are getting a bit of a rest...they ran for nine out of the past 14 days during the heat wave.
The report said the Water Department has finished construction of the water main project from Sunset Street to Discount liquor on 52 West. Service connections will be next. Also, Diehl said the Police Departments gutter lines and grading work is finished. However, work is still to be done there.
Trent said the Sewer Department is now into the next phase of the in-flow and infiltration reduction project. And he has met with Vance Neal, an engineer with the Larkin Group, to discuss the status of the Sewer Plant upgrade project.
The Street Department has also been busy...painting in the school area, and filling pot holes, which keeps Butler motorists happy.
And one other item...Diehl is contacting companies for estimates to repair the brick based light poles on the square, and the entrance posts at the cemetery.
That's the City Council report up to now. They meet each 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings at seven p.m. upstairs in City Hall. You're welcome to attend.
The Butler City Council lowered the city tax rate for the coming year. The general fund tax was lower from point-six-two-three-five, to point five-nine-five-five, which is so small you'll hardly notice it. But to lower any tax in this day and time is a headline, so far as we're concerned. Say thanks to Mayor Don Malan and your City Councilman!
In Butler City Council news, the new Police Chief, Jerry Boyd, has already gotten into the swing of things by meeting with City Administrator Mark Arbuthnot and the Bates County Commissioners, concerning the proposed joint purchase of nine-one-one equipment for Butler and Bates county dispatch centers.
Sheriff Chad Anderson is contacting the equipment supplier to get an update on the city's share of the previous price quote, which was just over $76,000. Butler also needs to consider replacement of two radio transmitters, to cost around $15,000. They were budgeted for last year, but weren't purchased so the money could go toward the repairs at the police station.
The County has found that they will NOT be able to obtain a zero percent interest loan to finance the purchase of the nine-one-one equipment, and this brought on the suggestion of the city and the county trying for separateloan approvals.
Meanwhile, swimmers will be pleased to hear that the Butler Park and Recreation Commission has met and approved a request from Sonic to hold a community pool party. Also, the leak in the Lazy River section of the pool seems to be a job that our own City Water Department employees can handle.
The Planning Commission had a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the city's front yard parking regulations, and the parking space requirements for different types of uses. Those recommendations will be considered by the Council at a public hearing September 6th.
The Airport Commission has also been busy...the taxiway maintenance project that had been delayed, has been completed by Bishops Construction. A report is being done of a listing of all aircraft based at Butler Memorial, and a list of future airport projects is being completed. The Commission also discussed the use of the airport facilities by crop dusters and the regulations that they need to follow.
The engineering costs on Butler's river pump station bank stabilization job came in a lot higher than the original estimate of $2500. Allgeier Martin and Associations, along with the Palmerton and Parrish Company, now estimate the job to run just over $8,000. They say costs were higher because of additional design and evaluation work that had to be performed, and construction engineering oversight has to be provided to assure that the work is completed based on the final design as required by Osage Valley RC&D.
A local bid has finally come in for the work to be completed on the Police Station, once the mold has been removed and cleanup work finished. Billy McKinsie of here in Butler came in with a bid, and the Council will also take bids from outside Butler, and will choose from all available.
Work began August 17th to stop erosion at the river pump station that supplies water to Butler. That need had been reviewed and a grant approved for the work.
In other news, the McKinstry Company is still talking with Butler about how to reduce and improve electrical usage and operating costs.
One item is a proposal to install mixers at the basins of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and also includes the U-V Disinfection System that needs to be installed at the plant by 2013.
Part of this deal includes getting a low interest loan, as low as two percent for street lighting, and 2.5% for the wastewater treatment plant work.
And Public Works Director, Trent Diehl had an extensive report for the Council. The Electric Department has finished the construction phase of the Country Club project, but is still waiting for Century Link to bury phone lines which will let them finish dirt work and removing old transformers.
Their next job will be the electric service for the new Walmart.
The good news is that with cooler weather, the water plant generators are getting a bit of a rest...they ran for nine out of the past 14 days during the heat wave.
The report said the Water Department has finished construction of the water main project from Sunset Street to Discount liquor on 52 West. Service connections will be next. Also, Diehl said the Police Departments gutter lines and grading work is finished. However, work is still to be done there.
Trent said the Sewer Department is now into the next phase of the in-flow and infiltration reduction project. And he has met with Vance Neal, an engineer with the Larkin Group, to discuss the status of the Sewer Plant upgrade project.
The Street Department has also been busy...painting in the school area, and filling pot holes, which keeps Butler motorists happy.
And one other item...Diehl is contacting companies for estimates to repair the brick based light poles on the square, and the entrance posts at the cemetery.
That's the City Council report up to now. They meet each 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings at seven p.m. upstairs in City Hall. You're welcome to attend.
-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet
Festival to spotlight water quality
Water games, comedy, magic and hands-on demonstrations will be featured at the first-ever Bates County Watershed Festival 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sat., Aug. 27, at the Butler City Park. The festival’s theme is “Be a Solution to Water Pollution.”
In addition to the live performances, youngsters can enjoy the inflatable water slide and slip ’n’ slide, face painting, water games, stream trailer, Enviroscape demonstrations and more.
Headlining the festival are The Fishin’ Magicians, with performances at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Fishin’ Magicians Steve Craig and Amy Short use magic, mystery and clean comedy to educate youngsters and adults all about this precious natural resource – water.
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| Magicians Steve Craig and Amy Short |
The event, organized by the Osage Valley Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council, is free and open to the public. Food vendors will be on hand to supply lunch, snacks and drinks for festival-goers.
Those attending can enter a drawing to win a free rain barrel decorated by local artist Jamie Bokern. The work of budding Bates County artists also will be on display at the festival, with winners of the “Be a Solution to Water Pollution” poster contest announced at noon.
Bates County Industries will be collecting office paper, magazines/catalogs, cardboard, aluminum, plastics (1 and 2) and even clothing throughout the day.
Various exhibits and activities will offer opportunities for both children and adults to learn about water quality issues, how to save money and energy, protect and restore natural resources and discover how the work of many local groups make our region’s communities better places to live.
Sponsors providing financial support for the event include Adrian Bank, Casey’s General Store, Community First Bank, James Binkley, D.D.S., Don’s Tire & Service, Ferguson Farms, Grizzell’s, Max Motors, Osage Valley Electric Cooperative, Ritchie J. Davis with American Family Insurance, Security Bank, and Wimsatt Propane.
Osage Valley RC&D is a not-for-profit foundation promoting resource conservation and community development in Bates County and nine other Missouri counties in the Osage River Basin. The Bates County Watershed Festival is associated with the Mound Branch Watershed Evaluation and Restoration Project partially funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7, through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act.
For more information and event schedule, visit www.osagevalleyrcd.com or call the RC&D office at 660-679-4332.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Butler Police Department weekly summary
Aug. 9th - Animal complaint near Broadway and Nursery; vandalism at the Fairgrounds; keep the peace in the 200 block of W. Mill; DFS investigation in the 300 block of W. Dakota; walk in assault report taken; walk in theft report taken; accident at Sunset and W. 52; vandalism at South Park; open door reported on the square.
Aug. 10th - Medical assist at Fran Apartments; medical assist in the 400 block of S. Delaware; medical assist in the 600 block of N. High; accident at Walmart.
Aug. 11th - Open door reported at Max Motors; medical assist in the 400 block of S. Delaware; vandalism in the 500 block of W. Adams; report of shots fired near grade school; vandalism reported at the old pool building.
Aug. 12th - Medical assist in the 400 block of S. Delaware; report of open door at Max Motors; animal complaint in the 800 block of W. Pine; medical assist in the 400 block of S. Delaware; medical assist in the 600 block of N. High; well being check in the 200 block of S. Fulton; accident at Sunset and W. 52; animal complaint in the 500 block of W. Ohio; disturbance call at the hospital; well being check in the 100 block of Sunset; walk in report of harassment taken.
Aug. 13th - Well being check at Super 8; C&I driver complaint in the 300 block of N. Maple; animal complaint in the 200 block of W. Atkinson; walk in assault report taken; possible drunk driver near McDonalds; medical assist in the 400 block of S. Delaware; suspicious person reported in the 500 block of Allen; well being check in the 600 block of W. Gregory; animal complaint in the 200 block of S. Broadway; C&I driver reported near Mill and Bus. 71.
Aug. 14th - Animal complaint near Park and Gregory; well being check at the Butler Airport; accident at Casey's on Ft. Scott; animal complaint near Ft. Scott and Lyons; well being check in the 100 block of E. Ft. Scott; vandalism report taken near Main and Ft. Scott.
Aug. 15th - Animal complaint in the 200 block of W. Chestnut; disturbance call in the 300 block of N. Prospect; animal complaint in the 200 block of S. Broadway; alarm at Community 1st Bank; theft call in the 1000 block of W. Ft. Scott; accident in the 500 block of W. Ft. Scott; animal complaint in the 200 block of N. Havana; alarm call at Willow Green; theft call in the 800 block of S. High; disturbance in the 800 block of Wix Lane; disturbance near Maple and Chestnut; threatening calls in the 200 block of W. Dakota; vandalism report in the area of Dakota and Fulton.
Aug. 10th - Medical assist at Fran Apartments; medical assist in the 400 block of S. Delaware; medical assist in the 600 block of N. High; accident at Walmart.
Aug. 11th - Open door reported at Max Motors; medical assist in the 400 block of S. Delaware; vandalism in the 500 block of W. Adams; report of shots fired near grade school; vandalism reported at the old pool building.
Aug. 12th - Medical assist in the 400 block of S. Delaware; report of open door at Max Motors; animal complaint in the 800 block of W. Pine; medical assist in the 400 block of S. Delaware; medical assist in the 600 block of N. High; well being check in the 200 block of S. Fulton; accident at Sunset and W. 52; animal complaint in the 500 block of W. Ohio; disturbance call at the hospital; well being check in the 100 block of Sunset; walk in report of harassment taken.
Aug. 13th - Well being check at Super 8; C&I driver complaint in the 300 block of N. Maple; animal complaint in the 200 block of W. Atkinson; walk in assault report taken; possible drunk driver near McDonalds; medical assist in the 400 block of S. Delaware; suspicious person reported in the 500 block of Allen; well being check in the 600 block of W. Gregory; animal complaint in the 200 block of S. Broadway; C&I driver reported near Mill and Bus. 71.
Aug. 14th - Animal complaint near Park and Gregory; well being check at the Butler Airport; accident at Casey's on Ft. Scott; animal complaint near Ft. Scott and Lyons; well being check in the 100 block of E. Ft. Scott; vandalism report taken near Main and Ft. Scott.
Aug. 15th - Animal complaint in the 200 block of W. Chestnut; disturbance call in the 300 block of N. Prospect; animal complaint in the 200 block of S. Broadway; alarm at Community 1st Bank; theft call in the 1000 block of W. Ft. Scott; accident in the 500 block of W. Ft. Scott; animal complaint in the 200 block of N. Havana; alarm call at Willow Green; theft call in the 800 block of S. High; disturbance in the 800 block of Wix Lane; disturbance near Maple and Chestnut; threatening calls in the 200 block of W. Dakota; vandalism report in the area of Dakota and Fulton.
Local media is not immune to identity theft...
Broadcast Station Identity Theft released by the Missouri Broadcasters Association
Anyone who has had their identity stolen, or knows someone who has, knows what big problems this creates. Now, broadcast stations are being targeted by identity thieves in what appears to be a well-conceived, ongoing nationwide con game. Using detailed information they obtain Radio Station’s website information and then, these scam artists contact local area businesses in the radio station’s range to try and sell them false advertising. The FM-92 listening range includes the following towns, but not limited to :
BUTLER, ADRIAN, RICH HILL, APPLETON CITY, DREXEL, ARCHIE, FREEMAN, NEVADA, HUME, ROCKVILLE, HARRISONVILLE, CLINTON, GRANDVIEW AND LEE’S SUMMIT TO INCLUDE MIAMI, BALLARD, URICK,PASSAIC, AMSTERDAM, AMORET, AND HUME. FM-92 REACHES THE HOMES AND AUTOMOBILES IN THE KANSAS AREA TO INCLUDE PLEASANTON KANSAS, MOUND CITY, FT SCOTT AND LOUISBURG KANSAS.
These radio station scammers are claiming to be account executives selling advertising for local radio stations. In some instances the fake salespeople will also tell the client that a part of the fictitious ad package includes a donation to a charity. They use an 800 number and credit card information to complete the “sale” to the local business.
If you are not called by Michelle Schroeder or Gail Tiller, FM-92 sales staff… please contact Melody Thornton to confirm your quote or if you have questions or concern.
Anyone who has had their identity stolen, or knows someone who has, knows what big problems this creates. Now, broadcast stations are being targeted by identity thieves in what appears to be a well-conceived, ongoing nationwide con game. Using detailed information they obtain Radio Station’s website information and then, these scam artists contact local area businesses in the radio station’s range to try and sell them false advertising. The FM-92 listening range includes the following towns, but not limited to :
BUTLER, ADRIAN, RICH HILL, APPLETON CITY, DREXEL, ARCHIE, FREEMAN, NEVADA, HUME, ROCKVILLE, HARRISONVILLE, CLINTON, GRANDVIEW AND LEE’S SUMMIT TO INCLUDE MIAMI, BALLARD, URICK,PASSAIC, AMSTERDAM, AMORET, AND HUME. FM-92 REACHES THE HOMES AND AUTOMOBILES IN THE KANSAS AREA TO INCLUDE PLEASANTON KANSAS, MOUND CITY, FT SCOTT AND LOUISBURG KANSAS.
These radio station scammers are claiming to be account executives selling advertising for local radio stations. In some instances the fake salespeople will also tell the client that a part of the fictitious ad package includes a donation to a charity. They use an 800 number and credit card information to complete the “sale” to the local business.
If you are not called by Michelle Schroeder or Gail Tiller, FM-92 sales staff… please contact Melody Thornton to confirm your quote or if you have questions or concern.
-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet
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