Butler Community Food Pantry gets $2,500 boost

Bates County Farmer Wins $2,500 for Butler Food Pantry Through America’s Farmers Grow Communities 

Vern McElwain of Adrian has been selected as a winner in America’s Farmers Grow Communities, which gives farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations. The donations are available through the Monsanto Fund. McElwain designated the Butler Community Food Pantry to receive the award in Bates County.

In 1,245 eligible counties in 39 states, farmers could win $2,500 for their favorite community nonprofit. The Monsanto Fund expects to invest more than $3.1 million in local communities.

America’s Farmers Grow Communities is part of a broad commitment by the Monsanto Fund to highlight the important contributions farmers make every day to our society by helping them grow their local communities. Nearly 60,000 farmers participated in the second annual Grow Communities program, which is designed to benefit nonprofit groups such as ag youth, schools and other civic organizations. For more information and to see a full list of winners, visit www.growcommunities.com.

The Butler Community Food Pantry, McElwain and a Monsanto representative will participate in a check presentation ceremony on March 24 at 8:30 a.m. at the pantry, 709 West Ohio in Butler.

Melton renounces run for alderman spot

Butler resident and business owner Jason Melton contacted Bates County Live this morning to inform us that he has chosen to remove himself from the Ward 3 alderman race. Melton stated that a recent upswing in his business, although a good thing, may not allow for quality time as an alderman and wants to insure that his customers continue to receive the best service possible.

Jason did mention that he would consider another run in two years, providing he could devote his time fairly.

Obituary - Irma Ramsey

Funeral services for Irma Ramsey will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-1:30 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Alzheimer's Association or Happy Hill Church of God.

Irma I. Ramsey, age 89 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, March 16, 2012 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, Missouri. She was born October 22, 1922 to Irl C. and Truda M. Brown Rider in Vernon County, Missouri.

Irma is survived by her husband James Ramsey of Butler, Missouri; a son, Jim Ramsey of Butler, Missouri; a grandson Joseph Ramsey and wife Erica of El Dorado Springs, Missouri; a granddaughter Hannah Ramsey, currently serving in the United States Marine Corps, stationed in San Diego, California and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother Cecil and four sisters Gladys O'Rear, Ruby Grimm, Betty Butler and infant sister Margaret Rider.

Bates County Democrat Caucus March 29th

The Bates County Democrat Central Committee will host its 2012 Democrat Caucus on Thursday, March 29th at the Bates County Court House. Registration at 7 p.m. Paricipants are reminded to bring your voter registration or ID. Persons arriving after 7:30 p.m. will not be allowed to vote by State Caucus rules.

The Caucus is to elect delegates to the State and Congressional Conventions.

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Circuit Court news

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE
Diana L Rich, Clerk
Mar 12-16, 2012

St v. Mitchell Ryan Johnson, I: Felony possession of controlled substance-marijuana-oxycodone, II: Felony possession of controlled substance-marijuana-hydrocone, set for 4-16-12.

Tara Elise Bridges v Evan Thomas Bridges, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Kimberly D-Ann Lindsey v Brad Alan Van Antwerp, Motion to Modify Dissolution filed.

St v. Jared E Webb, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana, set for 3-19-12.

St v. Stephen Romesburg, I: Felony forgery, II: Felony forgery, III: Felony forgery, set for 3-19-12.

St v. Dylan S Richards, Felony possession with intent to distribute filed, set for 4-16-12.

Meredith Houghton v Philip Houghton, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

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Show of Wheels nets over $350 for Nieder family

Over 70 cars were on display as the Show of Wheels car show generated over $350.00, which was donated to the Nieder family. Their infant son, Lawson Lane Nieder was born at 27 weeks gestation and will remain in St. Luke’s Hospital until May 15th.

Parents Brandon and Carli of Amsterdam would like to express their thanks to the Douty family, those registering cars, Butler Detail, food vendors including the Black Angus, The Breakaway Band, FM-92 radio station and all those helping with the fund raising event.

A hearty thank you to everyone that attended and donated to the cause. Your kindness and participation is greatly appreciated.

-thanks to FM 92 the Bullet

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