Bears qualify 6 for state wrestling tournament

On Friday and Saturday, February 10-11, the Butler Bears varsity wrestling team travelled to the Class 1 District 2 Wrestling Tournament at Knob Noster High School. The Bears qualified 6 wrestlers for the state tournament next week at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, February 16-18.

Team Scores

1. Blair Oaks

2. Centralia

3. Holden

4. Adrian

5. Knob Noster

6. Versailles

7. Butler

8. Diamond

9. Warsaw

10. Sherwood

11. Lone Jack

12. Father Tolton Catholic

13. Tipton

14. New Bloomfield

Individual State Qualifiers

113 Trey Heckadon- 3rd

126 Daniel Shubert- 2nd

138 Austin Fix- 3rd

145 Dalton Harris- 3rd

195 Cale Diehl- 2nd

220 Michael Coy- 4th

Coach Wackerman’s Comments

“The district tournament, along with the state tournament, is a testament to the overall improvements your wrestlers can make over the course of a season. For some, the journey to this year’s district tournament began the moment they were eliminated last year from the district tournament. We didn’t put as many wrestlers in the championship finals as we would have liked.Regardless, our wrestlers performed well in a crowded, stressful environment at Knob Noster.Tactical matches, following a solid gameplan, wrestling aggressively to score at all times, performing just like you practice…these are the only way you can achieve your goals at this time of year. Good wrestlers make their own breaks at the crucial moments. 6 qualifiers is our highest number of qualifiers for the program since 2008, so we are pleased about a strong group going to state. 4 of our state qualifiers are seniors, so it is especially fortunate that they will get to finish their wrestling careers in the best possible venue- the Missouri state wrestling tournament next weekend. We are on our final mission this week- to bring home state medals.

Decreasing salt can decrease blood pressure

Salt (sodium) is abundant in the American diet. The problem is that sodium can contribute to high blood pressure and high blood pressure can contribute to the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure and kidney disease. Some people can decrease blood pressure by decreasing sodium intake. It is important to know where sodium lurks in your food and how you can eat less.

According to the American Heart Association, the average American consumes 2,900 to 4,300 milligrams of sodium per day. It is recommended that the average American consumes no more than 2,400 milligrams of sodium per day. For some people the recommendation is even less. 

BCMH Auxiliary offering $1,000 scholarships

Butler Police Department weekly report

02/07/2012 Officers respond to Willow Lane on a medical assist; Attempt to locate on a well being check; Officers respond to the 200 block of Country Club on a property damage report; Officers take a vandalism report; Officers respond to the 500 block of N Main on an attempted break in.

02/08/2012 Officers make a vehicle stop and the driver is arrested on warrants; Officers respond to the 200 block of Vine on an animal complaint; Officers perform traffic escort for Schowengert; Officers respond to the 100 block of E Jefferson on a disturbance; Officers respond to the 400 block of W Ft Scott on an animal complaint; Officers respond to the 800 block of S Birch on a disturbance; Officers respond to the 400 block of West st on an abuse report; Officers respond to the 700 block of N Main on a possible fight; Officers respond to the 200 block of W Dakota on a possible disturbance; Officers respond to the 400 block of S Delaware on an attempted break in.

Single car accident south of Butler

Authorities are responding to a reported rollover accident on Southbound 71 highway, just South of the Miami Creek bridge.

The Butler fire department and Bates County EMS are in route, please be aware of emergency vehicles in the area.

Another cancellation for this evening...

The Bates County Memorial Hospital Grief Support meeting for tonight, Feb. 13th has been CANCELLED.

MoDOT issues Winter Travel Advisory

MoDOT Southwest District:
Winter Travel Advisory For Sunday-Monday, Feb. 12-13

Weather: Snow or a mix of snow/sleet is predicted to begin at about 12 a.m. Monday along the western edge of Missouri. The weather system is supposed to move gradually toward the east. Much of the southwest quarter of the state is expected to have snow and/or ice falling by daylight. The storm is expected to continue through the day on Monday.

Road conditions: Roads are expected to become snow or ice covered beginning in the early morning hours of Monday. Below-freezing temperatures Saturday and Sunday will mean the pavement will be cold, causing moisture to freeze. Driving is expected to be difficult during morning rush hour on Monday.

MoDOT's Plan: MoDOT crews are reporting to work late Sunday evening and will be ready to spread salt and plow where necessary as snow and sleet develop. Crews will be on the road throughout the entire region, including state roadways in the Springfield and Joplin metro areas. More trucks are assigned to the busiest roads. However, crews will run lesser-traveled roads and will treat hills, curves and intersections. The MoDOT Emergency Operations Center will open as weather deteriorates and staff will post road conditions on MoDOT's Traveler Information Map at modot.org.

Driving tips: Get up early, check weather reports and visit MoDOT's Traveler Information Map. MoDOT crews will be working to keep roads driveable, but most roads will be covered or mostly covered with snow or ice as long as the precipitation is falling.
Drivers can expect a longer-than-normal commute Monday morning:
* Leave early for work or school.
* Drive slowly and carefully. Be prepared for completely covered roads or at least many slick areas, including bridge floors.
* Leave plenty of following distance behind the vehicle in front of you
* Avoid sudden turns and hard braking so you can keep your vehicle under control in slick conditions.
* Be cautious even in a four-wheel drive vehicle. It can slide off the road as easily as any vehicle.

Traveler Information: Check the following for information about conditions on state roads:
* Traveler Information Map -- www.modot.org
* Twitter -- www.twitter.com/MoDOT_Southwest
* Facebook -- www.facebook.com/MoDOT.Southwest
* Call -- 1.888.275.6636

Obituary - Quentin Cumpton

Quentin H. Cumpton, 87 of Butler, MO., passed away February 12, 2012 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler.

Quentin was born July 15, 1924 in Spruce, MO., son of William Everett and Rosa (Diehl) Cumpton. He was united in marriage to Blanche Sanders on April 26, 1946 in Mound City, Kansas. She survives, and he and Blanche would have been married 66 years in April. Quentin had served in the U.S. Navy, and had worked as a commercial printer. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge in Butler, as well as the VFW and American Legion.

Quentin was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Blanche of the home; son Wesley Cumpton and wife Linda of Butler; daughter Cynthia Walton and husband Jerrol of Peculiar, MO.; grandsons Shannon and Wade Eric, both of Lee’s Summit, MO. He also leaves behind a sister, Gladys Linard of Butler.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, MO (660) 679-0009, with Rev. Dick Pierson officiating. Visitation prior to services from 1-2 PM at the funeral home. Burial with Navy honors in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Butler American Legion or Butler Masonic Lodge.