Rollover near Butler sends Nevada woman to hosptial

About 1:40 this afternoon Crystal K. Myers, 29, of Nevada received moderate injuries in a rollover accident on 52 highway near route K west of Butler. The 2001 Saturn Myers was driving left the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned. She was taken to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The Missouri Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Butler Fire Department and the Bates County Sheriff's Department.

Two injured in accident near Drexel this morning

Trevor Cooley, 16, and Chris Moles, 16, both of Drexel were injured around 10 a.m. this morning in an accident about two miles East of Drexel on A Highway.

According to the MSHP report, the 2005 Corvette they were traveling in left the roadway and overturned multiple times in a field, ejecting the occupants.

Two medical helicopters were summoned to the scene. At this time, injuries are listed as serious for both parties.

Friday night football scores

Butler 21, Cole Camp 17
Osceola 40, Rich Hill 13
Adrian 21, Sherwood 12
Archie 52, Appleton City 14

Drexel plays tomorrow at Center High School against University Academy

Altona 4-H news

The Altona 4-H met on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at the Altona Community Hall. Our club leader, Todd Frankenfield, led us in a discussion on parliamentary procedure and the way the club would need to operate in the future. This discussion was held because of problems had at the previous meeting. At 6:50, president, Catie Welliver officially called the meeting to order and led us in the pledges to the American and 4-H Flags. Secretary, Jennifer Willerton called the roll and asked that we answer with our favorite color. There were 21 members and 19 adults present. Jennifer also read the minutes from the September meeting. Katie Frankenfield made a motion to accept the minutes as read and Bailey Collier issued the second. Motion passed. Treasurer, Cameron Tallman read the treasurer’s report. Todd Frankenfield read a note from the Rollin Bobbins club and accepted their donation. Old business included discussion of the budget and deciding if the club could afford to pay for each member’s entire dues. Lots of discussion ensued. After deciding the club could afford to pay each member’s entire dues, Hunter Self made the motion for the club to pay the members’ dues and Case Doody offered the second. Motion passed. Also discussed was if the hayride and weenie roast would count as an extra meeting. Charles Winder made the motion to accept the hayride and weenie roast as an extra meeting, Case Doody made the second. Motion passed. We discussed having a float in the Adrian Christmas parade; provided they have it again. We will find out more information and tabled further discussion until the November meeting. New business: There was lots of discussion about amending the club’s by-laws. The vote to change how long a member may hold an office has been tabled until the November meeting. Katie Frankenfield made a motion that the club should have its annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the next club meeting on November 8th and asked Vanessa Tallman to be the chairman. Rhonda Walley volunteered to help Vanessa organize the dinner. Case Doody made the second to the motion. Motion passed. Vanessa and Rhonda passed around a sheet so families could sign up for what they would like to bring. Meeting adjourned.

Case Doody, Reporter

Bear caught on wildlife camera in Bates County

Image of a curious bear caught on a game
camera owned by Jimmy Nissen of Butler Sunday night.

Imagine checking your wildlife camera and finding something on it you weren't expecting- like a bear.  

And that's what happened to Jimmy Nissen of rural Butler over the past weekend. Nissen had his wildlife video camera set up at a location near YY highway South and East of Butler, and the video captured around 8:45 p.m. clearly shows what appears to be a bear looking right into the camera.

According the the Missouri Department of Conservation, black bears are indeed making a comeback in Missouri as their habitat to the North is getting crowded.

Gene Fox of the Missouri Department of Conservation says the bears are more likely to run than attack a person, but advises to carry pepper spray, a rock, stick, knife or something when you're out in the woods. He also noted that if you are camping, keep your food tightly sealed and don't eat in your tent.

By the way, bears are a protected species in Missouri. If you see one, contact the Missouri Department of Conservation at 573-882-9880.

A word about our sponsors...

First, we'd like to thank our sponsors who so kindly have placed ads on Bates County Live. Like any other business, we have to make money to stay in business and our sponsors greatly help us make that happen.

We would ask that you, our readers, make it a regular habit of visiting our Full page advertisements & specials link pages and see what's new.

All ads are in color and may even be printed if you like. This section of Bates County Live is growing and there's more to come, too. Including super low cost classified ads, coupons, weekly specials, auctions and more.

Once again, thanks to our sponsors and thanks to YOU, our loyal Bates County Live readers!

Significantly cooler by this time next week...

Today

Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Parts of Drexel without water

7:20 p.m. - Drexel residents North of Pine street may not have water pressure as crews have been dispatched to repair a water main break in the area.

It is guessed the water may be off for a couple of hours.