From Tammy Roberts, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist
There is speculation by many that there may be more severe weather than usual this spring. Severe spring weather can mean loss of electricity. If the power is out for more than two hours it is important to know how to assure the foods in your refrigerator and freezer are safe.
Once the electricity goes off, the average full freezer will hold temperatures for 48 hours. A half-full freezer will hold a freezing temperature for 24 hours. “You can extend this time by filling the freezer with newspaper or blankets as soon as the electricity goes off” said Tammy Roberts from University of Missouri Extension. She also said that is important to only open the freezer door when absolutely necessary.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Improving Ballot Initiatives
From the desk of Senator David Pearce
In 2010, Proposition B was placed on the November ballot by initiative petition. Prop B called for stricter regulations on Missouri’s dog breeders, seemingly for the good of the animals. However, when an initiative is placed on the ballot, the language sometimes lacks complete clarity and specifics.
Proposition B barely passed with 51.6 percent of the votes in the state and passed in only 13 counties. In the 31st Senatorial District, it failed by 64.8 percent total. In Bates County, the no votes were a majority by 79.7 percent, in Johnson County by 57.6 percent, and in Vernon County by 73.5 percent. It did pass in Cass County by a narrow 51.7 percent. It had lofty goals to prevent animal abuse, but like other ballot initiatives, it was not brought through the thorough bill drafting and review process that occurs in the General Assembly to work out its problems.
In 2010, Proposition B was placed on the November ballot by initiative petition. Prop B called for stricter regulations on Missouri’s dog breeders, seemingly for the good of the animals. However, when an initiative is placed on the ballot, the language sometimes lacks complete clarity and specifics.
Proposition B barely passed with 51.6 percent of the votes in the state and passed in only 13 counties. In the 31st Senatorial District, it failed by 64.8 percent total. In Bates County, the no votes were a majority by 79.7 percent, in Johnson County by 57.6 percent, and in Vernon County by 73.5 percent. It did pass in Cass County by a narrow 51.7 percent. It had lofty goals to prevent animal abuse, but like other ballot initiatives, it was not brought through the thorough bill drafting and review process that occurs in the General Assembly to work out its problems.
Atmos customers to see rate drop
To reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas, Atmos Energy Corporation (Atmos) customers will see natural gas rates drop under a filing that takes effect on April 1, 2012.
West District (Butler, Rich Hill/Hume): Residential customers currently pay approximately $0.54 per Ccf of natural gas. Under this filing, the rate will drop to approximately $0.42 per Ccf, a decrease of approximately $0.12 per Ccf. Atmos serves West District customers in the Missouri counties of Bates, Cass, Henry and St. Clair.
Approximately 65% to 75% of a customer's natural gas bill reflects the cost of natural gas from wholesale suppliers. The wholesale cost of natural gas (the cost your local natural gas company must pay to its suppliers for natural gas) is not regulated by the Missouri Public Service Commission. The wellhead cost of natural gas is unregulated and is primarily driven by supply, demand and the weather. The Missouri Public Service Commission does conduct an annual regulatory review to ensure that regulated natural gas companies make prudent decisions in securing natural gas supplies for their customers.
Atmos serves approximately 56,300 natural gas customers in Missouri.
West District (Butler, Rich Hill/Hume): Residential customers currently pay approximately $0.54 per Ccf of natural gas. Under this filing, the rate will drop to approximately $0.42 per Ccf, a decrease of approximately $0.12 per Ccf. Atmos serves West District customers in the Missouri counties of Bates, Cass, Henry and St. Clair.
Approximately 65% to 75% of a customer's natural gas bill reflects the cost of natural gas from wholesale suppliers. The wholesale cost of natural gas (the cost your local natural gas company must pay to its suppliers for natural gas) is not regulated by the Missouri Public Service Commission. The wellhead cost of natural gas is unregulated and is primarily driven by supply, demand and the weather. The Missouri Public Service Commission does conduct an annual regulatory review to ensure that regulated natural gas companies make prudent decisions in securing natural gas supplies for their customers.
Atmos serves approximately 56,300 natural gas customers in Missouri.
Obituary - Edna Herring
Funeral services for Edna Herring will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Fred Bisby officiating and Rev. Gene Ramshur assisting. There is no visitation. Burial in Salem Cemetery, Foster, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Missouri Baptist Children's Home, Peculiar, Missouri.
Edna Herring, age 88 of Hume, Missouri died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Country View Nursing Home in Prescott, Kansas. She was born November 20, 1923 to Bud Floyd Allen and Ella Letita Clark LaFarge in Bloomfield, Nebraska.
Edna Herring, age 88 of Hume, Missouri died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Country View Nursing Home in Prescott, Kansas. She was born November 20, 1923 to Bud Floyd Allen and Ella Letita Clark LaFarge in Bloomfield, Nebraska.
A little help with your Spring cleaning...
Butler area Girl Scouts are inviting you to join us for our first ever recycle and freecycle event on Saturday, April 14th from 10:00 to 2:00 on the Butler square.
We will be accepting batteries of all kinds to help our girls get to camp.
Old cell phones will be recycled to women's shelters for emergency use.
Bates County Industries will be on hand to take other recyclables including plastic, paper, cardboard, textiles etc. (Sorry no glass yet). You do not need to sort it.
There will be a “freecycle” as well. Bring items that you no longer want or need, including clothes, toys, baby stuff, household goods, etc. and take home items that others have brought. Bring a little or bring a lot. Any unclaimed items at the end of the event will be donated to the new Food Pantry Thrift Store.
Any questions, please email Kathy at earthnoodle@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
We will be accepting batteries of all kinds to help our girls get to camp.
Old cell phones will be recycled to women's shelters for emergency use.
Bates County Industries will be on hand to take other recyclables including plastic, paper, cardboard, textiles etc. (Sorry no glass yet). You do not need to sort it.
There will be a “freecycle” as well. Bring items that you no longer want or need, including clothes, toys, baby stuff, household goods, etc. and take home items that others have brought. Bring a little or bring a lot. Any unclaimed items at the end of the event will be donated to the new Food Pantry Thrift Store.
Any questions, please email Kathy at earthnoodle@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
2012 Fair books available on line
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| Alan Mundey says we're all set for the 2012 Bates County Fair! |
-our thanks to Alan Mundey
Get a bargain, help a great cause...
Here's a glance at what will be on the auction block tonight:
| Adrian Bank | Stormy Point Village Condo - Reservations Required |
| Ash Grove Aggregates | (1) 15 ton load of 1" Road Rock, 10 mi. Delivery |
| Bartz Photography | $100 gift Certificate |
| Don's Tire and Service | 12 volt Automotive Battery |
| Hammett's Collision Repair | $100 Gift Certificate for body work or painting |
| Installation Plus Garage Doors | Spring replacement for standard garage door |
| News-Xpress/Xchanger | 1/4 page - in News Xpress |
| Osage Valley Electric Coop Technologies | MECO Corp Electric Table top grill |
| Prospect Rentals | 19th Century Sailing Ship Painting |
| Adrian Bank | $25 Gift Certificate to the Butler Country Club |
| Terry & Frieda Clark | One (1) Series 2003 Uncirculated $2.00 Bill |
| American Family Insurance | $50 Gift Certificate to Westward Gifts |
| Billingsley Service | $50 Gift Certificate - In Shop |
| Cook Insurance | John Deere Big Scoop Excavator & Dump Truck Toys |
| Country Mart | Slab of Ribs - worth $15.00 |
| Gray's Café | $10 Gift Certificate |
| Home Town Pharmacy | Silver Plate - with Bates Co. Courthouse |
| Mona's Cake Shop | Cakes for weddings, b-days, bridal showers, 25 yrs |
| McBee's General Store | $25 gift certificate for Meat Dept at McBees |
| Randy & Donna Gregory | 2012 Bates County Plat book - Spiral Bound - Color |
| Sporting Supply | $25 gift certificate - In Store |
| The Computer Aisle | Oak Media Rack - holds 100cds or 70dvds |
| The Print Master | 500 Business Cards - Black ink on White Linen |
| Western Communications | Multi-Function Weather Radio - in coop. with the BCARC |
| Adrian Bank | $40 Gift Certificate to Stoplight Market |
| Bates Co. Office Supply & Sporting Goods | Bass Pro Shops Extreme Boat Stuff Bag |
| Butler Airport Booster Club | Meal Ticket at 2012 Open House (around mid-Sept) |
| Caskey, Hopkins and Wilhelmus | $20 gift certificate - Martin Trophies and Sports |
| D & D Fireworks | $25 Gift Certificate - In Store |
| Drs. Noe, Miller & Miller-Optometrists | Large Prime Rib Dinner - from Butler Inn Restaurant |
| Koehn Bakery | 6" Sub Special with chips and drink |
| Melton's Appliance | AFFRESH Washer Cleaner - use once a month |
| Mr. Longarm | 1 - 9" standard, 1 contour, 1 detail tool w/replacement pads |
| Osage Pecan | $25 Gift Certificate - In Store |
| Sandy's Herbs & Spices | $40 Gift Certificate - Dr. Oz Products |
| The Clothes Closet | $10 Gift Certificate - In Store |
| The Inn Café | $10 Gift Certificate for the Inn Café - Dine in Only |
| Vit-A-Zine | 100# Hi Mag Pasture Supplement Vitamin,Mineral etc |
| Zelda's Tupperware | $25 Gift Certificate |
| Butler Country Club | Certificate good for green fees, and or dining at Club House |
| Citizens Bank | Chefmate 2 slice sandwich griller |
| Flaming Lantern | $25 Gift Card to Flaming Lantern |
| Installation Plus Garage Doors | Service Call on Standard Garage Door |
| Lion Gary Evans | 16 x 19 Frame 8.5 x 10 Matted Picture of a Lion |
| Pecan's and More | Tasting for new Truffles & other Choc. Treats for 4 people |
| Terry & Frieda Clark | One (1) Bi-Centennial Eisenhower Dollar (1976) Denver Mint |
| United Country Western MO Realty, LLC | $25 Gift Certificate to Country Mart |
| Westward Gifts | Flower Candle Holder |
60th year for Butler Saddle Club Rodeo...
This year's Butler Saddle Club Rodeo is set to be the best yet- the stock contractor will be Barnes & Sons of Tahlequah, Oklahoma and the rodeo is sanctioned by the ACRA, MRCA and URA as well. Besides roping, bull riding, bronc riding, you can plan on the rodeo parade and crowing of the Saddle Club queen and princess.
More info to be published in the near future.
More info to be published in the near future.
Editor's note - Congratulations to the Butler Saddle Club on 60 years of providing good, quality summertime entertainment!
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