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| Remember when? This (albeit dated) sign on the Butler strip at the old Don's Apco station reflects a price of $1.23 for unleaded, $1.28 for unleaded plus and $1.32 for premium. |
Sunday, March 25, 2012
A sign of the past...
Man dies from self inflicted gunshot
Chad Allen Dutter, 36 of Butler died at the Bates County Memorial Hospital Friday, March 23, 2012 as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred about 4:30 pm Friday at Dutter’s residence located at 205 E Fort Scott Street in Butler. Chad Dutter was transported by ambulance to the Bates County Memorial Hospital where he died at 5:43 pm Friday. The incident is being investigated by the Butler Police, Bates County Sheriff Department , Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Bates County Coroner, Gary Schowengerdt.
-courtesy FM 92 the Bulllet
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Butler Community Food Pantry welcomes $2,500 check...
Monsanto, through the 'America's Farmers Grow Communities' program presented a check to the Butler Community Food Pantry this morning for $2,500- and pantry director Joyce Fitzpatrick and her team gladly accepted it.
The Monsanto program distributes some 3.1 million dollars annually throughout rural America that goes to selected organizations such as ag youth groups, 4-H clubs, fire departments, local schools and other civic groups. The goal of the program is to invest in rural America through a nomination by local farmers.
Vern McElwain of Butler was chosen as the local farmer to participate in the program on behalf of Bates County. "When I found out that the money was going to be awarded, I had to decide what organization we should give it to" said McElwain "And since the pantry serves the entire county, it was the logical choice".
McElwain was chosen from some 60,000 farmers across the country and many who participated in Bates County.
The Monsanto program distributes some 3.1 million dollars annually throughout rural America that goes to selected organizations such as ag youth groups, 4-H clubs, fire departments, local schools and other civic groups. The goal of the program is to invest in rural America through a nomination by local farmers.
Vern McElwain of Butler was chosen as the local farmer to participate in the program on behalf of Bates County. "When I found out that the money was going to be awarded, I had to decide what organization we should give it to" said McElwain "And since the pantry serves the entire county, it was the logical choice".
McElwain was chosen from some 60,000 farmers across the country and many who participated in Bates County.
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| Left to right: Allen Henderson, Graca Fleischer, Tabitha Polacek, Joyce Fitzpatrick, Monsanto rep Jeff Stroup, Barbara McElwain and Vern McElwain |
Butler ladder truck gets first official call to service
Shortly before 3:30 this afternoon, Bates County Sheriff's dispatch received a call that smoke was coming from the upper portion of the abandoned grain elevator on north Lexington street in Adrian. The location of the fire, between two and three stories up, with no interior access to the upper levels, was an ideal situation to call in the new Butler fire department ladder truck.
Upon arrival, Butler Fire Chief Jim Henry took command as the ladder was maneuvered into place as two Butler fire personnel climbed up to make the attack.
Fortunately, the fire was confined to a small area and was quickly brought under control. Crews were on the scene about 2 1/2 hours and the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
Upon arrival, Butler Fire Chief Jim Henry took command as the ladder was maneuvered into place as two Butler fire personnel climbed up to make the attack.
Fortunately, the fire was confined to a small area and was quickly brought under control. Crews were on the scene about 2 1/2 hours and the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
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| Members of the Butler Fire Department prepare to make an attack on a fire at the old Adrian grain elevator on Lexington street this afternoon |
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| QUITE A STRETCH - The Butler Fire Department ladder truck safely put firefighters at the exact location of the fire. There was no access to the fire location from the ground or inside the building making the ladder truck the only alternative. |
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| Another perspective gives a feel for the height required to reach the fire |
West Central Warriors game to be broadcast this evening
The first game played by the West Central Warriors will be broadcast this evening locally on FM 92.1 the Bullet. The area's first semi pro football team will face the Springriver Vikings on Rotary Field in Butler with the coin toss at 6 p.m.
Rotary Field is in south Butler next to the Aquatic Center.
Rotary Field is in south Butler next to the Aquatic Center.
Obituary - Verna Haines
Memorial services for Verna Haines will be 1:00 PM Wednedsay, March 28, 2012 at the Greenfield Funeral Chapel in Greenfield, Missouri under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Steven Bear officiating. There is no visitation. Inurnment in Pennsboro Cemetery in Greenfield. Contributions, Humane Society of Greene County.
Verna M. Haines, 59 of Willard, Missouri and formerly of Butler, Missouri, died March 24, 2012 at St. John’s Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. Local survivors include her mother, Barbara Yost of Butler, and sister Michelle Schroeder and husband Gene of Butler, Missouri.
Verna M. Haines, 59 of Willard, Missouri and formerly of Butler, Missouri, died March 24, 2012 at St. John’s Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. Local survivors include her mother, Barbara Yost of Butler, and sister Michelle Schroeder and husband Gene of Butler, Missouri.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Alleged shooting the the 200 block of E. Fort Scott today
Late this afternoon Butler police, the Bates County Sheriff's Department and EMS were summoned to the 200 block of E. Fort Scott street in Butler on a call of a self inflicted gunshot to a male subject. Shortly after, a medical helicopter was summoned to the Bates County Memorial hospital. It is not known if the helicopter was transporting the subject in question.
No further details have not yet been released from authorities. We will provide immediate updates as they become available.
No further details have not yet been released from authorities. We will provide immediate updates as they become available.
Severe Weather Tips
From the desk of Senator David Pearce
The motto of the Boy Scouts of America has always been “Be Prepared.” With the changes of spring weather, this motto takes on special meaning. While spring certainly heralds warmer weather and longer days, these meteorological changes can bring about quickly developing severe weather.
With spring weather, we see an increase in floods, lightning strikes, large damaging hail, strong winds and, of course, tornadoes. Last year’s weather was certainly an issue across our state, including the devastating tornado in Joplin, with a recorded total of 80 tornadoes, including one in nearby Sedalia, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). However, since 1950, the yearly record was set in 2006 with 102 tornadoes.
The motto of the Boy Scouts of America has always been “Be Prepared.” With the changes of spring weather, this motto takes on special meaning. While spring certainly heralds warmer weather and longer days, these meteorological changes can bring about quickly developing severe weather.
With spring weather, we see an increase in floods, lightning strikes, large damaging hail, strong winds and, of course, tornadoes. Last year’s weather was certainly an issue across our state, including the devastating tornado in Joplin, with a recorded total of 80 tornadoes, including one in nearby Sedalia, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). However, since 1950, the yearly record was set in 2006 with 102 tornadoes.
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