'Thank you' from the Butler Chamber of Commerce...

Santa Helpers recognized by Chamber

The Butler Chamber of Commerce would like to publicly thank those involved in the construction of the Santa House now standing on the Butler Square. 

Those sponsoring, contributed monetary donations, labor or materials to make this project for the children of Bates County a success.

Thank you to Fennewald Construction, Derailed commodity, Brad and Cheryl Stephens.
Thank you to Ron Winter, Randy and Donna Gregory, Kelly Freeze and E.B.T.
Thank you to Don and Kelli Schapeler, Midwest Lumber and the Bates County Elks Lodge.

The Butler Chamber of Commerce extends a thank you to various Butler businesses and individuals for their contribution to the construction of the Santa House.

The Butler Chamber of Commerce recognizes Sutherlands of Harrisonville, Glen Portzen, Tim Hummel, Flaming Lantern Restaurant, Dave’s Quality Auto, the Bates county Vet Clinic, and the Butler Lions Club.
The Santa House will be used for years to come and will be stored for re-use.
The construction of the Butler Santa House would not of been possible without the help of these Butler Businesses and Citizens.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Rich Hill Police Department activity report

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

December 5, 2011 to December 11, 2011

12-05-2011

CARELESS & IMPRUDENT DRIVING

 

12-06-2011

SPEAK TO OFFICER

AMBULANCE REQUEST

 

12-07-2011

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

12-08-2011

CHECK WELL BEING

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON

 

12-09-2011

 

12-10-2011

 

12-11-2011

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON

Busy week for the Bates County Sheriff's Department

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

December 5, 2011 to December 11, 2011

12-05-2011

DISTURBANCE-Rockville Deputies responded to a disturbance in the Rockville area. SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rockville

WANTED SUBJECT-Butler Deputies made an warrant arrest in the rural Rich Hill area.

CHECK WELL BEING-Butler

BURGLARY-Butler Deputies responded to Route 4 Butler, Missouri reference to a burglary.

THREATS - VERBAL, PHONE OR BY MAIL-Rich Hill

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Amsterdam

DISORDERLY CONDUCT-Ballard Deputies responded to the Ballard MO. area in regards to a juvenile beyond parental control.

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

AGENCY ASSIST-Rich Hill 

Fall from bridge ruled accidental

From the Bates County Sheriff's Department:

On Saturday December 10, 2011 at apx. 1730 hrs the Bates County Sheriff’s assisted the Bates County Memorial Hospital, on a male subject that had fallen off a bridge accidental. Male subject was treated on scene and lifeflighted to a Hospital in Kansas City. The situation was ruled an accident and no report taken by the Bates County Sheriff’s Office.

Obituary - Jesse Landon

Graveside services for Jess Ray Landon will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Woodfin Cemetery near Foster, Missouri with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Toys For Tots.

Jesse Ray Landon, age 76 of Liberty, Missouri died Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty. He was born October 25, 1935 to Harry Lee and Ruth Vaughn Landon in Foster, Missouri.

Jesse is survived by two sons, Steve Landon of Denver, Colorado and Rick Landon and wife Joyce of Parkville, Missouri; a daughter, Karen Naugle and husband Rodger of Pleasant Valley, Missouri; twin sister, Bessie Fay McCoun and husband Sam of Rich Hill, Missouri; and 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Sharron Kay Landon.

Adrian man in ATV accident near Truman lake

Around 6 p.m. last night 72 year old John D. Craig  of Adrian was hurt in an ATV accident just south of SE 700 road near Truman Lake. According to the MSHP report Craig was riding a Honda ATV that overturned on him while climbing a hill while riding in the area.

He has transported by air ambulance to Centerpoint Hospital in Independence for treatment of moderate injuries.

Warmer with rain by mid week...

Monday

Cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph

Monday Night
Cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

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Through December 10, 2011

Handicap Travel League
Plunkett Bowl 126.5-053.5
Westchester 124.0-056.0
Capri Bowl 088.0-092.0
Jesters House 085.5-094.5
Windsor Lanes 083.5-096.5
Strike Zone 073.0-107.0
Adrian Lanes 2 072.5-107.5
Adrian Lanes 1 067.0-113.0
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