4 Medalists, 1 Champion at Warsaw Tournament

220 lb Class - Senior Michael Coy

126 lb Class - Freshman Tayje VanVoorst

On Saturday, Jan 14, the Butler Bears travelled to the Warsaw Invitational Wrestling Tournament. The Bears did have an individual tournament champion, Cale Diehl at 195 lbs. Tournament teams included Adrian, Blair Oaks, Boonville, Butler, Centralia, Clinton, Diamond, Lone Jack, Marceline, School of the Osage, Sherwood, Tipton, Tolton Catholic, Versailles, Warsaw, and Wentworth Military Academy.

Individual Results were as follows-

106- Matt McGrew 1-2 1 win by fall, 2 losses by fall

113- Trey Heckadon 2 wins by fall, 1 win by major decision, 1 win by decision, 1 loss by tech-fall 2^nd place

126- Tayje Van Voorst 2 losses by decision

132- Daniel Shubert 1 win by fall, 2 wins by decision, 2 losses by fall 3^rd place

132 lb Class - Senior - Daniel Shubert

138- Austin Fix 1 win by major decision, 2 wins by decision, 1 loss by major decision, 1 loss by fall 2^nd place

152- Jared Best 1 win by decision, 1 loss by tech-fall, 2 losses by fall

160- Mauricio Perez 1 loss by major decision, 3 losses by fall

195- Cale Diehl 2 wins by fall, 1 win by decision, 1 win by tech-fall, 1 loss by fall 1^st place

220- Michael Coy 3 wins by fall

285- Austin Strathmann 4 losses by fall

Coach Wackerman’s Comments-

“Our wrestlers rebounded from tough Thursday night dual. We wrestled strong competition at Warsaw, seeing the rest of our district and some wrestlers in new weight classes since we saw many of these teams at the beginning of the season. Individually, we have several wrestlers on pace to qualify for the state tournament and hopefully we can bring home a few medals. Cale Diehl performed exceptionally well, bringing home the gold medal for the third time this season. He rebounded from a tough loss in the morning rounds to a Clinton wrestler by tech-falling the same wrestler in the championship match in the evening. Our wrestlers need to maintain the same focus and energy that we have shown the past 2 weekends as districts approach in February. We now have an opportunity to wrestle a few duals on the road and at home in the coming weeks.”  

-photos by Dave Todd

A little lightning- in January of course...

Generally where warm air meets cold, there will be thunderstorms. Tonight is no exception as cold air moves in from the West and greets warm, moist air directly above us. After the front moves through we are to expect much colder temps through the next 24 hours along with a chance of sleet or freezing rain overnight.

Online news- 'it's a green thing' too...

An recently revealed editorial written by the editor of a Michigan newspaper questions the viability of news blog web sites, much like the one you are reading now. The general feel of his article leaves one with the impression that a news web site without a printed counterpart is not worthy of your time...

In the article, he goes on to note how poor ad placement doesn't serve advertisers and also mentions that web sites "cut print advertisers off at the knees." The editor also makes the point that many news websites are "months out of date," too. He makes it clear that he will continue to print his news- if you don't believe him wait a week and you can read it for yourself.

His dissertation goes on to further negate the usefulness of exclusive news web sites saying that among other things, web sites kill jobs in the forestry, paper making and ink business... Ouch.

Before going further, let's make a distinction- there is a difference between a regular blog and a web page with a blog based layout. A blog is where someone writes their ramblings and others post replies to their ramblings. A web site with blog based layout means that it's generally a simple page except no one can leave comments. We use a blog based layout and post news to Facebook, where our friends may leave their comments there.

We took the editor's story to heart, realizing that he probably has never read Bates County Live. We take a lot of pride in our work at Bates County Live and hope he would be open minded enough to consider the 'flipside' to his views:

1. No trees have died as the result of this writing (go green!).

2. Spared ink may be put in reserves, causing a surplus, thus driving down the price for those who need it.

3. Lower cost advertising on the web is due to the fact we don't have printing overhead costs. Lower cost = savings for all, advertisers included. 

4. Quite possibly, any jobs lost in the forestry, paper making and ink business could be made up by those hired to operate web servers, hosting and provide information technology? 

5. Ads on Bates County Live are right where you can see 'em and placed as close to stories as possible without infringing on them.

6. News is on line right away. The only time there is a delay is when we are waiting for confirmation of details.

In contrast, we find Bates County Live to be in fact, the exact opposite of what he described. 

For clarity, we'd like to remind everyone that our goal is simply to provide a service of instant news updates to those using the web and mobile devices. Our medium, along with print news and radio, all serve a purpose in their own, unique way. Not to mention, we work very hard to maintain a good working relationship with our allies both in print and on radio, which is not at all the picture the editor paints in his own words.

We would invite you to read his editorial on line- but sorry, it's only available in print. We did find, however, that he often posts his thoughts on yes, a blog!

Obituary - Larry Ridley

Larry's wishes were to be cremated. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Friday January 20, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. There is no visitation. Inurnment at later date in Benjamin Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri.

Larry Alan Ridley, age 51 of ElDorado Springs, Missouri died Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler, Missouri. He was born November 21, 1960 to Cletis Leroy and Betty Louise Johnson Ridley in Kansas City, Kansas.

Larry is survived by five brothers, Tim Ridley and wife Melinda of ElDorado Springs, Missouri, Mitch Ridley and wife Nancy of Colorado Springs, Missouri, Glenn Ridley and wife Susan of Stockton, Missouri, Danny Ridley of ElDorado Springs, Missouri and Paul Ridley and wife Tanya of Oak Grove, Missouri; nephews, nieces, cousins and four aunts. He was preceded in death by his parents and one niece, Amanda Ridley.