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Show of Wheels just two weeks away...

A packed parking lot at last year's Show of
Wheels in Butler

The 5th Annual Show of Wheels hosted by Butler Detail will be held March 18th in the parking lot north of the Butler Detail Shop. Registration begins at 10 am, with a $5.00 registration fee. Show time 10-3pm with trophies awarded at 3:30. The public will be admitted at no charge but free will donations will be appreciated.

Proceeds raised will benefit Lawson Lane Nieder, born at 27 weeks gestation (13 weeks early) who will remain in the hospital until May 15th. Parents are Brandon and Carli Nieder of Amsterdam.

Trophies will be awarded for the following classes: Rat Rod, Classic Car, Truck, Drag Car, Race Car, Motorcycle, Tractor, Muscle Car, Kids’ Choice and Best of Show. 

Food will be provided by the Black Angus Grill with live entertainment by popular local band Breakaway.

For more information contact Jeff Douty 660-424-0366 or Dale Douty at 660-679-3800.

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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