Weekly report from the Bates County Sheriff's Office

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

April 2, 2012 to April 8, 2012

 

 

 

 

04-02-2012

CHECK WELL BEING-PASSAIC Bates County Deputies executed a Felony warrant arrest in the rural Butler area.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME

ABANDON VEHICLE-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE-ADRIAN

C&I-RICH HILL

TRANSPORT-BUTLER Deputies transported an inmate from the Court House to the Jail for transport to DOC.

THEFT-FOSTER Bates County Deputies received a report of a burglary that had occurred at the Foster Fire Department.  Items stolen include fuel.

WANTED SUBJECT-BUTLER Deputies made a warrant arrest in Butler, MO

THEFT-BUTLER Deputies responded to a burglary in rural Butler. No suspects at this time.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-FOSTER

THEFT-FOSTER Bates County Deputies received a report of a Burglary that occurred in the Foster area.  Items stolen include chainsaws, fishing poles, and a welder.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING-RICH HILL

 

It’s time for Asparagus!

From Tammy Roberts, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist

 Asparagus is always a welcome sight in early spring as a first opportunity for a fresh vegetable straight from the garden. It is important to know how to prepare and store fresh asparagus for the best taste and maximum freshness.

If you are purchasing fresh asparagus look for firm, crisp stalks with compact brightly colored closed tips. The best way to store fresh asparagus is in the refrigerator upright in a drinking glass or jar filled with about an inch of water. Place a plastic bag loosely around the top. It should last three to four days stored in this way.

Most people prefer steaming as the cooking method for asparagus but it can also be boiled or cooked in the microwave. Try to place similar sized stalks together for even cooking. Some people like to wrap a string around the asparagus and tie it in a bundle before cooking to make it easier to remove from the pan. The asparagus is cooked when the stalks are tender but still firm. Avoid overcooking asparagus as it will cause it to lose flavor, color and nutrients.

To cook asparagus in the microwave, place it in a microwave safe dish with the tips pointed toward the center. Add ¼ - ½ cup water and cover with a lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap. It takes approximately 5-7 minutes to cook.

Asparagus can be served cold or hot. If you are going to serve it cold, dip it in to cold water to stop the cooking process as soon as the asparagus is tender. People who like asparagus cold often top it with a dressing or mustard sauce.

If you have an overabundance and want to freeze your asparagus, wash the spears and sort them according to size. Trim the stalks. Blanch small spears for two minutes, medium spears for three minutes and large spears for four minutes. Remove from boiling water and dip immediately into ice water for two minutes. Promptly drain, place into containers, seal and freeze. It should be good for up to nine months in the freezer.

Asparagus is low in calories. A one-half cup serving contains only 22 calories. It is a good source of folic acid, vitamin C and B6.

Weekly report from the Butler Police Department

April 3
Animal complaint Fulton and Vine
Theft report Medical Lodge
Missing person Ft Scott and Mechanic
Small child walking down the street on Ft Scott
Horse in the road on Mill St
Domestic at Wal Mart
Horse out on Mill St
Disturbance at Casey’s on Ft Scott
Alarm on Osage St
C and I Motorcycle on the square
Disturbance at Hooterville
Disturbance at Ft Scott and Thompson

Obituary - Evertt McGuire

Evertt McGuire, 96 of Butler died Friday, April 6, 2012 a the University of Kansas Medical Center. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 10th at the Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation is from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on Tuesday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. In lieu of flowers contributions may be given to the Meals On Wheels. Evertt was born April 7, 1915 in Morgan County, Kentucky the son of Ezra and Pearl McQuinn McGuire. Evertt was preceded in death by his wife Christy in 1993. He is survived by two sons Raymond McGuire and wife Kathie of Arkansas (Raymond died April 7, 2012) and Eddie McGuire and wife Sondra of Merriam, Kansas; daughter Mary Pearl Buffon and husband Joe of Adrian; brother Dewey McGuire of Butler; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Obituary - John O'Bannon

John Mackey O’Bannon of Butler, Missouri, was born to Joe and Bernice (Burgard) O’Bannon of Creighton, Missouri, on April 18, 1939, the youngest of three children. He departed this life Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at his home at the age of 72.

On April 1, 1972, John was united in marriage to Janet Finch in Naperville, Illinois.

John earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Central Missouri State College and later earned his law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He served in the Navy, worked for the Department of Conservation in Hermann, Missouri, taught science and served as a school principal in New Bloomfield, Missouri, and advised students at Central Missouri State College, before embarking on a career in law. John worked in private practice, as a prosecutor, and finally, as a judge.

John had a dry humor, quick wit and a way with words exclusive to him. He had a passion for guns, and he enjoyed shooting competitively with his friends in Missouri and Kansas throughout the year, and in New Mexico in the summer. John loved his family with all of his heart and always put them first.

John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Jay, his sister, Georgia, and his wife, Janet.

He is survived by his two daughters, Janelle O’Bannon, of Butler, and Julianne O’Bannon Germinder, and husband Richard of Columbia, Missouri. John is also survived by two nephews and one niece, other relatives, and friends.

John was irreplaceable and will be sorely missed, but as John would say, “Sometimes these things happen.”

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 8, 2012 at the Butler Presbyterian Church, Butler, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 8, 2012 at the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri

Obituary - Kenneth Sickman

Graveside funeral services with military honors for Kenneth Sickman will be 2:30 PM Thursday, April 12, 2012 at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Montrose, Missouri. Visitation prior to services from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009. Contributions, American Cancer Society. Kenneth Joseph Sickman, 85 of Grain Valley, Missouri died April 7, 2012 at his home in Grain Valley. He was born March 13, 1927 in Germantown, Missouri, son of Frank and Kate (Walbert) Sickman.

A complete obituary will be posted when the information becomes available.

Buddy Bass Tournament April 21st...

The 8th Annual Buddy Bass Tournament will be fishing for a cure on April 21st. Grace Beshore has cystic fibrosis and she needs your help to raise money to fight this deadly disease. Team Grace will hold their 8th annual “Buddy Bass” tournament with all the proceeds going toward the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The winners of the tournament will receive some great prizes including NASCAR tickets.

The Buddy Bass Tournament will be held Saturday April 21st at 123 south 6th Street in Rich Hill. Entry is 40 dollars per two person team. Registration will be between 6 and 8 a.m. or by phone. Call Natalea Hoeper at 417-395-2770 or evenings at 417-395-4808 see them on the web at www.walkforgrace.com.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Obituary - Raymond York

Funeral services for Raymond York will be 4:00 PM Wednedsay, April 11, 2012 at the First Christian Church in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Jack Daniels officiating. Visitation Tuesday evening, 6:30-8:00 PM at the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660) 679-0009. Burial with military honors, Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler. Contributions to the First Christian Church or Butler Public Library.

Carl Raymond York, 94 of Butler died Friday, April 6, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Raymond was born March 15, 1918 in Ballard, Missouri, son of Arthur Monroe and Ida Mae (Zieler) York. He was united in marriage to Cleta Maurine Ghere October 1, 1939; and to this union, three children were born.

Raymond served in the U.S. Army and was proud to have driven a tank for three years during World War II. Together with his wife Cleta, he owned and operated Al-eta Fabrics in Butler for many years. He later served as city councilman and Mayor of Butler. Notably, Raymond’s brother Glen also served as Mayor of Butler, and the two were the only pair of brothers to ever hold the office. Raymond was a charter member of the original Butler Optimist Club, and had recently received his 50-year membership pin.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Cleta in 2005; a son, Greg; and one infant daughter, Raneta Sue.

He is survived by his daughter, Sheryl Fischer and husband Darrell of Butler; grandchildren Travis Fischer, and Heidi Tourtillott and husband Dylann of Rich Hill, Mo.; three great-grandchildren, Dalton Fischer, Kylann Tourtillott and Katelynn Tourtillott; one brother, Lonnie Laverne York and wife Betty of Arlington, Tx.; one sister, Naomi Cummings of Nevada, Mo. He also leaves behind one brother-in-law, Donald Ghere and wife Gerry; nephew Jayce Ghere and wife Annie; nieces Jacque Como and husband Michael, Debbie Ghere, and Kelly Ghere; as well as many other nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and other relatives and friends.

A more complete obituary will be provided at the funeral service, and published when the information becomes available.