Your weekend planner...

Today

Bates County Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting 7 p.m. at the Butler fire station

Friday
Clear. High of 61. Winds less than 5 mph.
Deadline to order Butler Project Prom sandwiches call 660-424-3317 or 660-200-2186

Bargain Buy Show on FM 92 starting at 10 a.m.

Bates County Republicans Lincoln Day Meeting 6 p.m. at Butler Senior Center

Fish Dinner at St. Mary's School, Montrose starting at 5 p.m.

Saturday
Partly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 30%.

Hudson Hustler's 4-H ham and bean/chili dinner 5 p.m. at the Appleton City Park

Adrian Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet (invitation only) 6 p.m. 

Daylight Savings Time Change-set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed

Sunday
Overcast. Fog early. High of 59. Winds from the SE at 5-10 mph.Angel Gibson benefit at Lone Wolf Arena- for info call 816-588-3855 or 816-564-9396
Singspiration at Grace Fellowship Church- for info call 913-352-6445 or 660-267-3214

Don't forget the nationwide tornado drill will be Tuesday, March 13th at 1:30 p.m.


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

Robert Heinlein special to air on Science Channel tomorrow

The Science Channel (available on cable and satellite) is currently airing the Prophets of Science Fiction series through tomorrow morning. The one hour special will outline the unique work of Heinlein as he addressed the themes of patriotism, sexual liberation and man's inability to cooperate.

The segment will air tomorrow morning at 3 a.m., set your recorder. More information can be found on the Science Channel web site here http://science.discovery.com/tv/prophets-of-science-fiction/bios/robert-heinlein-bio.html

Robert Heinlein was born in Butler, Mo. July 7, 1907 to Rex Ivar Heinlein (an accountant) and Bam Lyle Heinlein.

Fire in north Butler overnight

Butler and Adrian fire departments were dispatched to 605 Gregory in Butler overnight on an automated smoke alarm call. It is being reported that fire was found, however, exact details and extent of damage is unknown at this time.

More information will be made available in the report from Fire Chief Jim Henry, possibly later today.

Unexpected winter weather creates havoc on local roads

As temps were predicted to drop into the upper 20's overnight, freezing precipitation wasn't expected to come with it. Snow and sleet turned to slush on local roadways starting around 6 this morning causing numerous slide offs and accidents in a stretch between Butler to Passaic to north of Adrian.

There were at least two accidents with minor injuries reported in the chaos, however as temps rise roadways are improving quickly.

Details on the accidents will be posted as soon as they are available.

Obituary - Ella Elizabeth New

Ella Elizabeth New, 90, Sierra Vista, AZ, formerly of Drexel, MO, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Life Care Center in Sierra Vista, AZ. A visitation will be held Monday, March 12, 2012 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO with burial to follow at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian.

Ella was born March 26, 1921 in Cheyenne, WY, the daughter of Howard Leroy and Mildred Dee (Metcalf) Stevens. She graduated from Archie High School. Ella married Claude Eugene “Gene” New on August 30, 1914 in Las Vegas, NV. They lived in Drexel, MO over 40 years.

Ella was preceded in death by her husband, Gene on January 19, 2007. She is survived by one son, Dennis New, Adrian, MO; two granddaughters, Melissa Ware, Sierra Vista, AZ and Theresa New, Lee's Summit, MO; two great-grandchildren, Joshua and Sasha Ware and 2 nephews, Haley Stevens and his wife, Marsha and Gary Stevens and his wife, Marcia.

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Boys Youth Development Center raises over $1,200 in Firestone event

Rich Hill Boys Youth Development Center raised over $1200.00 with the Firestone Tire fund raising event, selling over 250 tickets.

The winner will be announced April 2nd and thanks to everyone for their support.

The Boys Youth Development Center in Rich Hill is a home for troubled teens, ages 11 through 17. The 24 bed facility provides a haven for boys from all over Southern Missouri for a 6 to 8 month period. The residents are home schooled and the organization is State funded.

The Center teaches young male adults the skills needed to re-shaping their lives, minds and improve relationships with family members, teachers and authority figures. The Center is State funded but it is in need of several amenities for the boys living at the center.

-submitted with our thanks

Mayor Malan presents Certificate of Appreciation to Deems

Butler City Council meeting last night...


In Butler City Council news this week, still no news concerning the city budget for the coming fiscal year, except that interested citizens should attend the Council's next regular meeting, March 20th...seven pm. at City Hall. The Council will accept suggestions and comments on the budget at that time.

The most interesting thing that happened in the meeting was Mayor Don Malan presenting a certificate of appreciation to Dillon Deems, of Deems Farm Equipment, for his donation of a wireless Cab-Cam camera observation system to the Butler Fire Department, valued at almost 700 dollars. This will be used on the department's ladder truck.

Actually, the system has two cameras...one that shows on screen, what is behind the ladder truck, and the other can be mounted on top of a ladder, which will allow fire fighters to see into the fire without risking a person's safety. since no one will have to be on the ladder with the fireman. Dillon is the son of Melody Thornton and Gary Deems.

In other council action at the meeting, an ordinance was passed to regulate roadways here in Butler during emergency weather conditions like snow, ice, high water and other possible dangers.

And, hand in hand with that ordinance was a resolution to set up priority streets for those bad weather conditions. This would include such regulations as residents having vehicles off the streets to deal with those weather problems.

Those are the highlights of the meeting...remember the public is invited to the next meeting, March 20th at seven pm, when you'll be allowed to study and comment on the upcoming city budget for fiscal year 2012-13.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet