Thursday, September 15, 2011

Altona 4-H meeting news

The Altona 4-H met on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at the Altona Community Hall. President, Colt Cumpton called the meeting to order and led us in the pledges to the American and 4-H flags. Secretary, Katie Frankenfield called the roll and there were 27 members, 12 adults, and 2 others present. Katie read the minutes from the June 2011 meeting. Treasurer, Wade Cumpton gave the treasurer’s report and then handed out the premium money from the Bates County Fair. Old Business: Leann Cumpton reported on our homemade ice cream fund raiser at the Tractor Park in Adrian. She also talked about our budget for the coming year. New Business: Colt Cumpton read a list of upcoming dates for this fall. National 4-H Week will be October 2 – 8th. Next we held election of officers. Our new 2011/2012 officers will be: President – Catie Welliver, Vice-President – Trenton Tallman, Secretary – Jennifer Willerton, Treasurer – Cameron Tallman, Reporter – Case Doody, Song Leaders – Kameran Collier and Jessie Lowe. The next meeting will be a hay ride and weenie roast on October 15th, 6:00 pm at Paul and Chris Cumpton’s house. Meeting adjourned.

Submitted by Case Doody, Altona 4-H Reporter

From the desk of Senator David Pearce


Special session is certainly a time for deliberation and hard work. The General Assembly was charged by the governor to take up specific topics for review that would best benefit Missouri. Among those topics were deeper consideration of job creation, tax credit reforms, and social media between teachers and students.

Obituary - Judy Tolle

Funeral services for Judy Tolle will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Tom Rosekopf officiating. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Contributions to Crossroads Hospice or Alzheimer's Association.

Judy Anne Tolle, age 67 of Adrian, Missouri died Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in Adrian. She was born February 22, 1944 to James Julian and Elta Alene Coates McCanles in Bates County, Missouri.

Judy is survived by her husband Wayne Tolle of Adrian, Missouri; two sons, Gary Tolle and wife Kendra of Adrian, Missouri and Steven Tolle and wife Kim of Butler, Missouri; five brothers, Jim McCanles and wife Lois of Flemington, Missouri, Ronald McCanles and wife Carol of Butler, Missouri, Marvin McCanles and wife Judy of Leeton, Missouri, Mike McCanles and wife Peggy of Adrian, Missouri and Jerry McCanles and wife Pam of Butler, Missouri; six grandchildren, Tyler, Trent, Evan, Sam, Tessa and Nolan. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Danny and an infant brother.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Annual McGennis Youth Center BBQ coming Sept. 25th

The 42nd annual McGennis Youth Center BBQ and auction is set for Sunday, Sept. 25th. Children's games will begin at 12:20 with lunch at 1 p.m. along with an auction of crafts and collectibles that starts at 2 p.m.

For more info or to donate an item call Katie at 417-395-2275 (days) or 417-395-4888 (evenings).

The McGennis Youth Center is located 5 miles west of Rich Hill on A highway and go south 4 miles on WW highway.

-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet

Bates County Sheriff's Department equipped with new 'weapon'

That new weapon is biodegradable, non-toxic and can be the ultimate life saver. It's a new kind of fire extinguisher called Cold Fire. Unlike water that suffocates the flames, Cold Fire actually works by taking the heat away, making molten metal cool to the touch within seconds. That's pretty nifty, but exactly why is that better?

Posse poker run later this month...

In the words of the great John Kay: "Get your motor runnin', head out on the highway"....

And you can do just that with the Sheriff's Posse Poker run on Sunday Sept. 25th. The ride starts at 2 p.m.at Plunkett Bowl in Butler and will end at the Bates County Law Enforcement Museum at 100 E. Fort Scott street in Butler. $10 per rider and $5 per passenger- best hand will win $100 and is sponsored by Trade.com of Rich Hill.

All proceeds will go to the law enforcement museum restoration fund.

More info can be found on the Bates County Sheriff's Office web site here.



Obituary - Marie Holman

Funeral services for Marie Holman will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Christian Cleghorn officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Assembly of God Church.

Marie Holman, age 88 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born November 9, 1922 to Charles and Sarah Hicks in Bertha, Missouri.

Marie is survived by her daughter, Winifred Davis and husband Dickie of Butler, Missouri; five grandchildren, Rebecca Fischer and husband Kevin, Robin Burch and husband John Michael, Bryan Davis and wife Jennifer, Tonya Meganck and husband Steve and Linda Carrillo and husband Fidel; two step-grandchildren, Stacy Brook and husband Ronnie and Lisa Swickhammer and husband Stacy; 12 great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Holman in 2003; one son, Leon Holman; five brothers; and one sister.

Obituary - Al Jessup

Funeral services for Al Jessup will be 10 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel with Masonic services starting at 7 p.m. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Double Branch Christian Church or Butler Masonic Lodge #254.

Alfred “Al” Lee Jessup, age 76 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born April 3, 1935 to Arlie Dean and Jana Mae Harpole in Madison County, Iowa.

Al is survived by his wife, Barbara Jessup of Butler, Missouri; two sons, Bruce Jessup and wife Terrie and Doug Jessup and wife Lisa all of Butler, Missouri; a daughter, Diana Messens and husband Jeffrey of Neosho, Missouri; a half-brother, Logan Dean Jessup and wife Jennie Lee of Tightwad, Missouri; and four grandchildren, Christa Lee Jessup, Tyler Stewart Jessup, Arlie Alexander Jessup and Lane Thomas Jessup. He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant sister; and one grandson, Michael James Messens.

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