Butler Spring Youth soccer sign ups today and tomorrow...

It's not too late to sign up for Butler's Spring Youth Soccer Season. Sign ups will be held this weekend:

Friday, February 17, 2012, 6-9 pm at McDonalds in Butler
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9 am - 12pm at McDonalds in Butler

-our thanks to Tim Young, President, Butler Youth Soccer Association/Electric City Soccer Club

New Thrift Shop needs donations...

Bates County Live has been in contact with food pantry director Joyce Fitzpatrick and it's clear that items are still needed to get the new thrift shop in Butler up and going. Items desired include a cash register, small office desk, clothing racks, clip hangers, child size hangers and similar.

About 5 gallons of paint and painting supplies are needed as well.

As always, cash donations are very welcomed along with anyone who would like to volunteer some time towards the project. If you need more info or would like to donate, call 660-679-3951.

Obituary - Toppy Clark

Toppy Clark, Rich Hill, passed away Thursday morning at Bates County Memorial Hospital, Butler, at the age of 100.

Arrangements are to be under the direction of the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, and a private vate service is to be scheduled later -- with the complete obituary notice to be published after the service.

Stolen saddles may be in our area...

The Miami County, Kansas Sheriff’s Office is investigating the burglary of a horse trailer, which was located on a ranch at 24487 W. 215th Street, in rural Gardner, Kansas. The trailer itself was not stolen. 

Stolen from the horse trailer were the following saddles, tack and clothing:
1.Red colored leather Martin brand roping saddle. The saddle had altered stirrups, the leather on the stirrups had been carved into, to enable the stirrups to be drawn up closer than normal due to the victims height. The saddle had a 14 ½ inch rough-out seat and was valued at $2,700.00.
2.Black Wintec brand corsage saddle valued at $1,000.00
3.Billy Cook brand western ranch saddle valued at $1,200.00
4.Black vinyl horse leg wraps
5.Plaid colored Ariat coat with a velvet horse on it.
6.Misc. saddle pads
7.Unknown quantity of bridles, bits, spurs and reigns.

The victims John Deere Gator had been moved and attempted stolen, but was for one reason or another not taken. Evidence at the scene indicates the suspect vehicle may have been a red truck.
Please watch for these items being sold at livestock auctions or other locations in your community.
IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE SEEN THESE STOLEN ITEMS, PLEASE CONTACT THE MIAMI COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AT 913-294-3232ATTENTION DET. RONNIE BURK.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Your weekend planner...

Friday
Partly cloudy. High of 57. Winds from the SSW at 5-10 mph.


Saturday
Partly cloudy. High of 46. Winds from the NE at 10-15 mph.
Kickoff of National FFA Week

Ribbon Cutting for new Butler R-V Track- Nursery Street at Bus. 71 at 11 a.m.

Zion Lutheran School (Rockville) Chili and Soup supper starts at 5:30 p.m.

Ballard 4-H Chili Supper at Ballard school starting at 5:30 p.m.

Luck of the Draw hosted by the Butler Saddle Club at the Fairgrounds doors open 6:30 p.m. dinner at 7

Bates County Ducks Unlimited Membership Dinner- Adrian Optimist Building doors open at 6 p.m. dinner at 7 p.m.

Sunday
Clear. High of 48. Winds less than 5 mph.

if you would like something added to the planner send us an email at bateswire@hotmail.com

Obituary - Johnny Oliphant

Graveside memorial services for Johnny Oliphant will be at a later time at Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Missouri. Memorial contributions to charity of donor’s choice. Arrangements under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660) 679-0009.

John E. “Johnny” Oliphant, 74, formerly of Rich Hill, Missouri, died February 15, 2012 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. He was born November 28, 1937 in Hamilton, Missouri, son of John Austin and Millie Martha (Clark) Oliphant. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his step-father, Truman B. Pickering. He is survived by his brother, George Pickering and wife Judy of Lenexa, KS; three nieces: Sharon Kreiling and husband Phil of Lenexa, KS; Susan Martin and husband Dennis of Atchison, KS; and Angela Bonsignore and husband Paul of Lenexa, KS. He also leaves behind four great-nieces, and four great-nephews.

Obituary - Joan Endecott

Funeral services for Delta Joan Endecott of Drexel, Missouri, will be at 11:30 AM Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816) 657-4400 with Pastor Steven Donnelly and Chris Seely officiating. Visitation at 10:30 AM prior to services at the funeral home. Burial at a later time in Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, KS. Memorial contributions to Drexel First Baptist Church or Drexel VFW.

Delta Joan Endecott passed away February 14, 2012. Delta Joan was born in Kansas City, KS December 20, the daughter of Oswald and Emma A. (Rupard) McBride. At the age of two months her mother died and she and her three brothers went to live with her maternal grandparents at Harrisburg, MO. She graduated from Harrisburg High School and was a member of the Harrisburg Baptist Church. She was united in marriage January 16, 1943 to Thomas A. Endecott in Odessa, TX. She was a member of the Drexel VFW Auxiliary where she has been treasurer since 1983. She was a life member of EX-POW and was Adjutant Treasurer for the Department of MO EX-POWs for several years. She retired from the Bank of Drexel.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas A. Endecott of the home; one daughter Judy Best and husband Richard of Marshall, MO.; two sons Ronald Endecott and wife Peggy of Houston, TX, Gary Endecott and wife Darlene of Raymore, MO.; seven grandchildren Curtis Houchen, Trisha McAmis, Dale Endecott, Tamara Seely, Terina Platt, Gregory Endecott and Jeffrey Endecott; sixteen great-grandchildren. She leaves one brother, Beryl McBride of Harrisburg, MO and many friends and relatives.

Written messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

FFA to celebrate FFA Week next week...

Next week, local FFA members will celebrate National FFA Week (Feb. 18-25, 2012). "I Believe" is this year's theme, as members express their beliefs in the values represented by FFA and their potential to achieve success in everything they do. More than half a million members around the nation will participate in National FFA Week activities at the local and state levels by having spirit days and community service projects.

More information about FFA week can be found here www.ffa.org