Butler Police Department weekly report

Dec. 6 - Well being check in the 400 block of S. High; animal complaint in the 300 block of W. Ohio; respond to Walmart; alarm call in the 600 block of Gregory; animal complaint in the 800 block of Wix Lane; accident at Dollar Store; suspicious vehicle at Max Motors;  accident at hospital; alarm call at Osage Pecans.

Dec. 7 - Alarm at Sears; well being check in the 200 block of N. Fulton; keep the peace at Hooterville trailer court; remove subject at Pathways; remove subject at Casey's of Fort Scott; suspicious subject on Mill street; medical assist at Hill Top trailer court.

Dec. 8 - DWI arrest at Havanna and Ohio; harassment call in the 400 block of W. Vine; leave without pay at Casey's; disturbance near Mill and 71; animal complaint in the 800 block of Grove; 911 hang up in the 300 block of S. Main; assist Conservation Department at Flaming Lantern; possible theft near Pine and Orange.

Dec. 9 - Two car accident at Nursery and Fulton; disturbance in the 400 block of N. Main; keep the peace in the 400 block of N. Main; C&I driver on West 52 highway; well being check in the 300 block of N. Prospect.

Dec. 10 - Alarm at Osage Pecan; theft at the Filling Station; theft from vehicle at Casey's on Fort Scott.

Dec. 11 - Alarm at Walmart; keep the peace on the square; medical assist in the 200 block of W. Nursery; suspicious person at Hill Top trailer court.

Dec. 12 - Walk in theft report taken; well being check in the 800 block of N. Delaware; keep the peace on Meadow Lane; medical assist at the grade school; medical assist in the 200 block of E. Atkinson; walk in theft report taken.

Adrian Parents As Teachers program offers Ten Tips for Feeding Tots

Tammy Roberts and Amber Melton from University of Missouri Extension were speakers for the parent meeting for Adrian Parents As Teachers held December 8.

The ten tips parents were offered at the meeting included:

You decide what and when and the children decide how much to eat.- Parents need to provide a wide variety of foods with different textures, tastes and colors and then allow the childrent to make the choice about what and how much they eat.

Eat as a family.- Children who eat family meals have a better vocabulary, consume more fruits and vegetables and make healthier choices when they are away from home.

Watch what they drink.- Children can drink as much as 25% of their caloires in a day.- Limit 100% juice to no more than 4-6 ounces per day for children under the age of 6.

Promote physical activity.- Physical activity promotes a healthy appetite and a healthy child.

Help them develop a healthy attitude about food.- Your children are watching you! Set a good example.

Never make food a reward or punishment.- This is much easier said than done. When we offer dessert or candy as a reward it makes that food seem more valuable and we don’t want children to value sweets more than other food.

Start the breakfast habit.- Children who eat breakfast tend to have more adequate nutrient intakes, show imporoved cognitive function and are less likely to be overweight.

Involve the children in menu planning, shopping and meal preparation.- If they have helped, they are more likely to eat the meal.

Don’t stress over a food jag.- This, too, shall pass. Do your best to ignore it. Offer the food they like with a variety of other foods.

Watch portion sizes.- A rule of thumb is to offer 1 tablespoon of each food for each year of age.

-our thanks to Tammy Roberts

News from the Hume area churches

In news from Hume United Methodist Church

The kids met last Saturday under the direction of Jo Ellen Hawks and helpers to decorate cupcakes for the Christmas program. Sunday morning we were blessed with Bernard Streeter filling the pulpit with a wonderful message. The Christmas program presented on Sunday evening was called the "Tear-able Christmas" written by Donieta Davis. Michael Harris was the Narrator and the cast from the host of little Angels, those on the wagon training to the "83" year old Grandpa Larry Berry did a great job. Katie Laughlin signed Silent Night accompanied by Jo Ellen Hawks on the Dulcimer and Melanie Byrd played a beautiful guitar solo. We appreciate all those who helped with the program putting in their time and talent.

News from the Hume Christian Church

Approximately 30 singers ranging from 5th grade through adults from the Hume Christian Church went Christmas caroling Sunday evening to folks in the Hume community. They were out about 3 hours and ended at the Steve Yarick home for refreshments and Christmas goodies.

Yancey Yarick, who is home on furlough from Tanzania, Africa preached the morning sermon at the Hume Christian Church this past Sunday. Yancey will be back to share about the work he and his wife Sheila are involved in this spring. The Hume Christian Church will let it be known when that Sunday will be.

Many of the adults and youth have been working very hard on "THE SURPRISING CHRISTMAS PAGENT" to be presented on December 18 at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to join them .

Lena Norbury is once again directing this years musical and play. The Hume Christian Church is still accepting food items to be delivered to families during the week of Christmas. If you have any questions you may contact the church office at 660-643-7448.

This year, the church had a door decorating contest for each of the SundaySchool classes. This year's winner was the Builders Class taught by Lance Sears.

Santa Claus will be stopping by Hume on Saturday, December 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hume Community Center on the West side of the Square.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Price reduced for the holidays! Heartland Trader classifieds now less than 7 cents per day!

WE KNOW that times are tight especially with the upcoming holidays- so, until further notice our 500 character, two photo classified ads are now just $2! The ad runs for a whole month making this a phenomenally low price of less than 7 cents per day!

According to the latest data, Bates County Live has received over 84,000 hits in the last 30 days meaning that your ad is going to get a LOT of exposure.

To learn more about our classified ads program click here. Or proceed directly to the Heartland Trader page to put your ad up today!

Memorial service scheduled for Jim Morris

A Memorial Service for Jim Morris of American Detection of Springfield (son of Thelma Morris Wheatley of Butler) will be December 15th at the Butler Senior Center .

This time of sharing fond memories of Jim, will be held at 1:30 pm. Friends and family of the late Jim Morris are welcome to attend.

A word of thanks...

The Annual Butler Christmas Parade brought in the holiday season with smiling faces and loads of fun for the community.

The Butler Chamber of Commerce would like to thank those involved that helped make this yearly event so successful.

Thank you to the City of Butler and the city crew that helped with the set up, The Butler Police and Fire Departments. Thank you to the Butler Chamber of Commerce Christmas Committee for months of prior planning and organizing the annual Christmas Parade.

The Butler Christmas Parade was made possible by Larry and Chris Cumpton and family, the Don Pippin family, and Alan Mundey.

The Butler Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the Immanuel Baptist Church and their live nativity scene and for helping all of us remember the true reason for the season.

Thank you to the Butler Ministerial Alliance for the beautiful church service and to the Dance Craze dancers of Adrian for the holiday performance.

Without the participants involved in the parade, their time decorating floats and braving the cold and of course those waiting and watching with anticipation for the parade to arrive on the square.

Thank you to all involved. The Butler Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber Committee wishes you and your family a very Happy Holiday season.

-the Butler Chamber of Commerce

Super Center in Butler to open January 11th

Originally slated to open in December, the Walmart Super Center is set to open on January 11th, 2012. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

'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