Obituary - Lora "Levon" Sutton

Lora "Levon" Sutton, 88, Archie, MO, died Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Friends may call from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Monday at the chapel. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

Levon was born February 22, 1924, southwest of Harrisonville, MO, the daughter of Albert Lee and Gladys (Moul) Goddard. She was a graduate of Freeman High School. She was a lifelong Cass County, MO resident. Levon married James Logan Sutton on February 16, 1941. She had worked for a short time at Solo Cup and Pratt & Whitney. She also had worked as a cook at Harvest House Restaurant in Harrisonville and cooked and baked pies at the D-Li-My Restaurant in Archie. Levon loved quilting and sewing. She was a member of Hickory Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Archie.

Levon was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, James L. Sutton and Kenneth Sevy, one son, Jim Sutton, one grandson, Andrew Sevy and one sister, Doris Marrs. She is survived by two sons, Dennis Sutton and wife, Patty, Butler, MO and Wayne Sutton and wife, Vicky, Archie, MO; two daughters, Sandy Tallman and husband, Donnie, Archie, MO and Ronda Wernex and husband, Jim, Archie, MO; two sisters, Nina Holt, Harrisonville, MO and Peggy Shipley and husband, Don, Drexel, MO; daughter-in-law, Lavonne Sutton, Drexel, MO; brother-in-law, William Sutton, Ferndale, CA; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Candidates may file through March 27th

From the office of County Clerk, Marlene Wainscott

Filing for the August 7th Primary election began  last Tuesday and will run through Tuesday, March 27th. Those who have filed so far:

Surveyor William Lethco (D)

Northern Commissioner Jim Scott (D)

Public Administrator Sharon Cumpton (D)

Assessor Roger Pruden (D)

Treasurer Jim Platt (D)

Sheriff Chad Anderson (D)

County Coroner Gary Schowengerdt (D) and Greg Mullinax (R)

Southern Commissioner Larry Berry (D)

Your weekend planner...

Today
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 55. Winds from the NNW at 5-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Relay for Life Quilt Show at the Adrian Optimist building until 6 p.m.

World Day of Prayer- First Baptist Church in Butler

St. Patrick's Church Fish Fry in Butler 5 to 7 p.m.

Meet and Greet for Mackenzi Adams (Miss Missouri Collegiate) at the Flaming Lantern starting 6:30 p.m.

Saturday
Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 52. Winds from the WNW at 5-15 mph.
Relay for Life Quilt Show at the Adrian Optimist building 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Miami Project Prom Bingo and Chili Supper at the Amsterdam Community Building starting at 5 p.m.

Deadline to register for free prom dresses see www.livingwatersfoundation.org

Grand Opening of Black Angus Restaurant in Butler starts at 10 a.m.

Sunday
Partly cloudy. High of 68. Winds from the WNW at 5-20 mph.

If you would like something added, send us an email at bateswire@hotmail.com

EMT training course starts this Spring at BCMH

The Bates County Memorial Hospital Training Center will offer an Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course April 17th through August 4th.

This course is for individuals wanting to learn the emergency services profession who desire knowledge, skills and treatment for the preservation of human life. Those attending must be 18 years of age within one year of course completion.

The total cost of the course is $850.00. A non-refundable deposit of $150.00 will be due by April 1st. Monthly payments will then be required , through August 4th 2012. There will be a $200.00 discount available for Volunteer Firefighters and Police Officers.

The classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 to 10 pm and every other Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm.

The class instructor will be Charles R. Jones. Contact Cheryl in the Education department for more information 660-200-7046.

The deadline to enroll is April 1st 2012. See them on the web at www.bcmhospital.com

-FM 92 the Bullet

Medicalodge Raffle Winners Announced...

The following are the winners in the March 1st drawing.  In all, about $1,100 was raised and the money will go to three Medicalodge employees who are battling cancer

Prize winners:
Debbie Lawrence – Pink Rose Quilt by Sharon Cumpton
Terry Holmes – Posh Salon Basket
Robbie Clover - $100 gas card
Susie Havens - $100 Country Mart Card
Betty Harbur, Robbie Clover, Billie Bolton, Thelma Blakeman – Butler Chamber of Commerce Coupon Books
Barbara Nichols – 4 Butler Saddle Club Rodeo Tickets
Tim Champlain – 4 KC Royals Tickets & Parking Pass

Approximately $1,100 was raised which will go to the 3 employees battling cancer.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Three in custody after Wednesday night drug bust

Debbie LeeMasters

The Bates County Sheriff’s Office and the Butler Police Department have been working together to combat drugs in Butler. While the joint effort will continue to take place, multiple arrests took place this week. 

Wednesday night the Bates County Sheriff’s Office, Butler Police Department and CNET Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 303 E Atkinson Street in Butler, a residence owned by Mike and Debbie LeeMasters. Upon entry five subjects were initially taken into custody. During a search of the residence two more subjects arrived and were taken into custody. Marijuana, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and cash were recovered during the operation.

Sharon Warren

Two additional arrests were made on Fran Avenue in Butler. Sharon Warren was taken into custody and charged with Distribution of a Controlled Substance and her bond was set at $10,000 Cash or Surety.

While a total of nine subjects were initially arrested, three have been released with no charges filed and three others have charges being reviewed by the Bates County Prosecutor.

Michael and Debbie LeeMasters have been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance both bonds have been set at $10,000 Cash or Surety. 

Mike LeeMasters

Contrary to earlier speculation, no shots were fired during the arrests. The subjects were taken in to custody without incident.

We Salute You!

Butler Mayor and owner
of Don's Tire and Service
Center, Don Malan

We'd like to bring your attention to a few 'milestones' in our community

Congratulations to Dr. William Haynie for 50 years of serving our community in the name of better health

Dr. William Haynie

Hat's off to Don Malan, owner of Don's Tire and Service Center on 48 years of business in Butler

FM 92 radio station started by Bill and Jerry Thornton 50 years ago on May 11th

Bill Thornton, Founder
of KMAM/KMOE FM

County Commission proudly unveils new bridge

As it was...

The Bates County Commission wishes to announce the completion of Bridge #08100081, Project #BRO-B007(16) in West Boone Township. Funding was through the Off-System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program. The total length of the roadway improvements equaled approximately 650 feet. The existing bridge was a 45’ long steel pony truss with a 22’ approach span. The new structure is a pre-stressed concrete I-girder bridge, 92’-6” long by 24’-6” wide, crossing over a Tributary of Mormon Fork.

The bridge was built by Bryan-Ohlmeier Construction Company, Inc. of Paola, Kansas and was completed in 40 working days. Bridge 08100081 was replaced with the use of Federal gas tax funds. These funds are distributed by FHWA and MoDOT annually to counties for the purpose of replacing or rehabilitating off-system bridges. Under the various extensions of the most recent transportation bill, Bates County receives around $233,000.00 annually depending upon the condition of our bridges versus county bridges throughout the rest of the State of Missouri.

On the deck left to right: Bill Stephan-Bates Co. Road & Bridge; Gabe Pfefferkorn-Bryan/Ohlmeier Const.; Randy Pike, Donna Gregory, Larry Berry-Bates Co. Commission; Jimmy McDiarmid-MoDOT -submitted

The overall cost for Bridge 08100081 was $357,010.60 and was 100% funded through the Off-System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program (BRO). Through previous work Bates County had earned sufficient credits such that there was no money spent from the County General Fund or the Road and Bridge Fund.

-our thanks to Donna Gregory