Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy Herrell will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Butler with Father John Bolderson officiating. Rosary services will be Monday evening at 6 p.m., followed by visitation from 7-8 p.m. at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Alzheimer's Association or American Cancer Society.
Dorothy Elizabeth Herrell, age 94 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, Missouri. She was born November 27, 1917 to John and Philomena Thresa putthoff Goebel in Germantown, Missouri.
Dorothy is survived by four daughters, Bettilou Everett, Mary Elaine Duncan, Debbie Hartsell and husband Tony and Colleen Gillis and husband Russel, all of Butler, Missouri; one sister, Evelyn Woods of Butler, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Michelle Conley, Bret Everett, Rhonda Everett, Glenna Dickerson, Corri Hartsell, Elizabeth Hartsell, Pam Bolling and Brian Gillis; and eight great-grandchildren, Nicole Branscum, William Dickerson, Rebeka Dickerson, Kelsey Everett, Haley Bolling, Danielle Bolling, Cooper Gillis and Sadie Gillis. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Harry Herrell; one son, Lonny Dale Cook; five brothers; four sisters and infant twins.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Governor Nixon Opposes “Almost Everything Tax”
Says Raising Food Taxes on Families Not ‘Solid Step Forward’ for Missouri Economy
Governor Jay Nixon is criticizing the proposed “Almost Everything Tax” because it would lead to dramatic increases in sales taxes on groceries and other essentials purchased by Missouri families.
"The bottom line is, I don't support raising taxes on groceries and other critical things that families need. I mean, making families pay more for bread and milk doesn't seem like a solid step forward for our economy,” Governor Nixon said in luncheon remarks to journalists in Jefferson City on Thursday.
The “Almost Everything Tax” is a proposed state constitutional amendment that would dump Missouri’s personal income tax and replace it with much broader, much higher state and local sales taxes. The proposal advanced by wealthy retired investor Rex Sinquefield is deceptively called the “Missouri Taxpayer Relief Act,” when it would actually put new and higher sales taxes on almost everything Missouri families buy every day.
Under the “Almost Everything Tax,” Missouri’s state sales tax on groceries would more than quadruple. The current state sales tax on groceries is 1.225 percent. The “Almost Everything Tax” would boost the state grocery sales tax to 5.5 percent – a roughly 450 percent tax increase on purchases of the same gallon of milk and the same loaf of bread.
The “Almost Everything Tax” is particularly tough on lower- and middle-income Missourians, while senior citizens who get by on pensions and Social Security that are not subject to income tax would have to pay higher grocery bills while receiving no tax relief.
To learn more about the “Almost Everything Tax,” visit Missourians for Fair Taxation at www.DeclineToSign.org
Governor Jay Nixon is criticizing the proposed “Almost Everything Tax” because it would lead to dramatic increases in sales taxes on groceries and other essentials purchased by Missouri families.
"The bottom line is, I don't support raising taxes on groceries and other critical things that families need. I mean, making families pay more for bread and milk doesn't seem like a solid step forward for our economy,” Governor Nixon said in luncheon remarks to journalists in Jefferson City on Thursday.
The “Almost Everything Tax” is a proposed state constitutional amendment that would dump Missouri’s personal income tax and replace it with much broader, much higher state and local sales taxes. The proposal advanced by wealthy retired investor Rex Sinquefield is deceptively called the “Missouri Taxpayer Relief Act,” when it would actually put new and higher sales taxes on almost everything Missouri families buy every day.
Under the “Almost Everything Tax,” Missouri’s state sales tax on groceries would more than quadruple. The current state sales tax on groceries is 1.225 percent. The “Almost Everything Tax” would boost the state grocery sales tax to 5.5 percent – a roughly 450 percent tax increase on purchases of the same gallon of milk and the same loaf of bread.
The “Almost Everything Tax” is particularly tough on lower- and middle-income Missourians, while senior citizens who get by on pensions and Social Security that are not subject to income tax would have to pay higher grocery bills while receiving no tax relief.
To learn more about the “Almost Everything Tax,” visit Missourians for Fair Taxation at www.DeclineToSign.org
Circuit Court News
CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE
Diana L Rich, Clerk
Feb 6 - 10, 2012
Bernice McCoy v Justin Stoneking, Petition for Order of Protection dismissed by Petitioner.
Sarah L Messic v Richard Coffey, Petition for Order of Protection dismissed by Petitioner.
Misty A Coffey v. Richard Coffey, Petition for Order of Protection dismissed by Petitioner.
Friday, February 10, 2012
TRACE incident report...
This is the first of postings with information regarding rural thefts brought to you by the newly implemented TRACE (Theft Reports of Agricultural and Construction Equipment) program. The TRACE program is designed to provide information to the public to better solve crimes in our rural areas.
On Feb. 2nd a 2003 four door Dodge 1500 pickup truck was stolen from the Gary Cook Farms near Butler. The truck is white in color and the VIN # is 1D7HU18D13J654739.
Anyone with information regarding the theft is urged to call the Bates County Sheriff's Dept. at 660-679-3232.
Singing Valentines courtesy of BHS Pop Chorus...
BHS Pop Chorus is selling Singing Valentines. Send one to your loved one. For $10.00 they will get a card, poem, candy and a song. We will deliver on Valentines day from 9:00am-3:00 pm. Please place your order by noon on Monday. You may do so by calling the HS office at 660-679-6121 or emailing Raquel Lawrence at raquel.lawrence@butler.k12.mo.us
All proceeds go directly back to the Choral Music Program.
All proceeds go directly back to the Choral Music Program.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Bitter cold and snow for the weekend...
Friday
Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Chance of flurries late in the morning. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Chance of flurries late in the morning. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Snow is to begin late Sunday and continue through Monday with accumulations from 1 to 2 inches in Bates County.
Ribbon cutting for new Butler R-V track set for Feb. 18th
Summary of the February
Butler R-V Board of Education meeting
New Business
The board heard reports from Marci Beckley about Special Education and Early Childhood Special Education.
The board considered a request to use the parking lots by the Bear Backers for the Bear Backer Race.
The board heard a report from the superintendent about legislative issues that have been filed.
SB 706, sponsored by Jane Cunningham attempts to pull funding from public schools for private schools and Charter schools, by providing vouchers to attend these schools. Private schools and Charter Schools have no accountability, can limit who they serve, and are not required to test students on performance. The bill also has a component where unaccredited school will pay tuition to neighboring schools, expands virtual schools, dissolves the Missouri High School Athletics Association, ties teacher evaluations to student performance and removes the consideration of seniority to school districts that are downsizing.
HB. 1526 Attempts to repeal teacher tenure, adopts a model for all schools on performance based teacher evaluations, which 50% of evaluations will be based on student performance.
The board of education has set the Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the track at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday February 18th. The date will mark the time when the public can begin using the facility.
Build level reports were given by Kirk Hannah and Stacey Lawson.
Closed Session:
The board approved the retirement requests of Lynne McLain and Holly Rabourn with congratulations and regret.
The board rehired the district administrators for the 2012-13 school year.
Butler R-V Board of Education meeting
New Business
The board heard reports from Marci Beckley about Special Education and Early Childhood Special Education.
The board considered a request to use the parking lots by the Bear Backers for the Bear Backer Race.
The board heard a report from the superintendent about legislative issues that have been filed.
SB 706, sponsored by Jane Cunningham attempts to pull funding from public schools for private schools and Charter schools, by providing vouchers to attend these schools. Private schools and Charter Schools have no accountability, can limit who they serve, and are not required to test students on performance. The bill also has a component where unaccredited school will pay tuition to neighboring schools, expands virtual schools, dissolves the Missouri High School Athletics Association, ties teacher evaluations to student performance and removes the consideration of seniority to school districts that are downsizing.
HB. 1526 Attempts to repeal teacher tenure, adopts a model for all schools on performance based teacher evaluations, which 50% of evaluations will be based on student performance.
The board of education has set the Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the track at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday February 18th. The date will mark the time when the public can begin using the facility.
Build level reports were given by Kirk Hannah and Stacey Lawson.
Closed Session:
The board approved the retirement requests of Lynne McLain and Holly Rabourn with congratulations and regret.
The board rehired the district administrators for the 2012-13 school year.
-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet
Thinking about a career change?
The Bates County Sheriff's Office is taking qualified applicants for the position of Dispatcher/Jailer. Applicants must be able to multi-task, remain calm during high stress situations, have good communication skills and be able to work a flexible schedule. Go to www.batescountysheriff.com to fill out an application. Applications may be emailed to 2910@batescountysheriff.com.
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