A quick history lesson...

It's National Library Week and we would like to thank Linda Hunter for submitting some interesting facts about our Butler Public Library:

In 1926, a group of public spirited women of Butler met to form a library for the community. The organization was to be called The Library Association and the library was to be called Butler Public Library.

A push for funds involved a wide group of people from young to old. The county court gave the use of a room in the basement of the courthouse. Little did they know that the library would remain there for 50 years. Finally, on June 12, 1926, the library was open to the public.

In 1977, the library moved to a new building constructed with funds from a legacy of a former Butler resident, Hazel Ludwick Neuschafer and her daughter, Norma K. Neuschafer. The land was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Rice.

Robert A. Heinlein, the renowned science fiction writer, was born in Butler, Mo in 1907. He died in May 1988 at the age of 80. Later that year, his wife advised the Butler Public Library of her husband's wish to expand the library, and accordingly, the Robert A. and Virginia Heinlein Library Foundation was established. Funds from the Foundation enabled the renovation of the present library and construction of the new wing. The newly renovated library was finished in 1991.

Today, the library is very active. We offer 3 internet stations, fax, scanner, microfilm readers and printers. We have a large genealogy section, young adult books, large print, magazines, newspapers, dvd's, and much more.

Story Hour is the 2nd and 4th Tues. of every month. 10:00-11:00 for 3-5 year-olds. Our book club, The Bookies, met the 2nd Thurs. of every month at 7:00 P.M. in our community room.

The summer reading program is open to Kindergarten through 6th grade and runs 9 weeks. This program is sponsored by the Butler Lions Club.

Throughout its history the library has existed without a tax base for support. The library survives through an active memorial program, donations from businesses, organizations, individuals and the City of Butler. We thank all of you who help support us in any way!

Editor's note- there is lots of useful information on the Butler Public Library web site www.butlerpubliclibrary.org. We encourage you to visit the library and we would like to thank the community for your continued support.

Boil order for District 6 customers...

A boil advisory has been issued for patrons of PWSD #6 in Bates County. The order is for customers in the Johnstown area and will be in effect until further notice.

-FM 92 the Bullet

Obituary - Edward Harkrader

Funeral services for Edward Harkrader will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Barrett Case officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Prairie City, Missouri with Rev. Michael Manz presiding. Contributions to Heartland Hospice, American Heart Association or Charity of Choice. 

George Edward Harkrader, age 87 of Rockville, Missouri died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler, Missouri He was born January 27, 1925 to George Edward Sr. and Sophia Emma Fischer Harkrader in Pleasant Gap, Missouri. 

Edward is survived by his wife, Lorna Mae Harkrader of Rockville, Missouri; two sons, Dean Edward Harkrader and wife Shelli of Nevada, Missouri and Jerry Alan Harkrader and wife Bobbie of Butler, Missouri; five daughters, Wilma Griffith and husband Philip of St. Louis, Missouri, Mary Noyes and husband Shane of Vancouver, Washington, Janet Nitchals and husband Alton of Butler, Missouri, Vickie Fischer of Newark, Deleware and Lisa Harkrader of St. Louis, Missouri; one sister, Ruby Schenker and husband Norvin of Butler, Missouri; nine grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and twin brothers, Floyd and Lloyd.

Your weekend planner

Friday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79. Winds from the SE at 15 to 20 mph. Breezy. Chance of rain 40%.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79. Winds from the South at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Breezy. Chance of rain 50%

Chris Moles Memorial Walk starts at 9 a.m. at the Drexel School

Adrian Project Prom Double Whammy basketball tournament at high school see the Community Calendar for details
Butler Girl Scouts recycle/freecycle event on the Butler square 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. see the Community Calendar for details

Country Breakfast at the Butler Senior Center begins at 7:30 a.m.

Miami Project Prom softball tournament at the school ball field see the Community Calendar for details

Butler city wide clean up begins

Appleton City citywide garage sale- all day

Sunday
Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 84 with a heat index of 90. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Breezy. Chance of rain 40%.

Montrose Archery 3D Shoot- see the Community Calendar for details

Bob Gunn Golf Tournament- see the Community Calendar for details

Monday

Overcast. High of 68. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Adrian city wide clean up- for residences on the south side of Main street

American Cancer Society Day at BCMH- Guest speaker Nikki Leake 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Adrian Optimist Bingo 7 p.m.

If you would like a calendar event added, send an email to bateswire@hotmail.com

Two teens hailed as heros for quick action this morning

At 12:07 a.m. today a fire broke out in a two story home at 210 W. Dakota street in Butler while seven people slept- but thanks to the quick actions of two teens, everyone escaped the fire that eventually consumed most of the structure.

Two adults were downstairs while five children upstairs were trapped by flames in the stairwell. 14 year old Dakota Hulse, who was spending the night, along with another teenager acted quickly by lowering the other children from a second story window onto a rooftop, then safely to the ground.

Dakota's mother Tiphane was quoted as saying "It's such a great relief and I'm glad everyone is safe, the house is demolished. I don't know how anybody survived. It's gone." 

Of the seven in the house, two remain at the University of Kansas hospital including the 14 year old who helped Dakota get the others to safety.

The fire, still under investigation, is believed to have started in an electrical outlet.

From Recorder of Deeds, Lucille Mundey

Real estate transfers

Mary C. Huppe to Carol A. Mills:

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Erin Kelly and Steven Anderson and Katherine M. Anderson and Eric Anderson and Helen Mary Anderson and Karen Huppe Mauer and Brian Mauer and Sharon Huppe and Joseph Huppe III and Nancy Huppe and Mark Huppe and Maureen Huppe and Gary Huppe and Lisa Huppe and Christopher Huppe and Douglas Huppe and Joy Huppe to Carol A. Mills:

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Mary C. Huppe to Erin Kelly and Steven Anderson and Eric Anderson and Karen Huppe Mauer and Sharon Huppe and Joseph Huppe III and Mark Huppe and Gary Huppe and Christopher Huppe and Douglas Huppe and Retha M. Huppe Trust and Retha M. Huppe (trustee) and Mary C. Huppe Trust:

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Karen Huppe Mauer and Brian Mauer to Karen A. Mauer (trustee) and Mauer Trust:

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Accident on 71 highway south of Butler

Authorities are on the scene of a two car accident in the northbound lanes of 71 highway near the Possum Branch bridge south of Butler.

Although no injuries are reported, there is heavy debris in the roadway and lanes may be temporarily blocked as crews clear the scene.

Chief Henry gives press release on early morning fire

From Butler Fire Chief Jim Henry:

At approximately 12:07am Wednesday morning, the Butler Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 210 West Dakota Street in Butler. Upon arrival, a large amount of fire was found in the northeast section of a 2 ½ story, wood frame residential structure. All of the occupants were out of the structure, with some sustaining injuries. The Butler Fire Department initiated an attack on the fire and medical units responded to treat the injured parties. The fire was declared under control at 1:21am with the structure sustaining heavy fire damage to the area of origin and spreading to the attic area. The fire is under investigation by the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office. Adrian’s Fire Department responded under automatic mutual aid, with a pumper from the Rich Hill Fire Department also requested. The exact number of occupants in the structure at the time of the fire and the extent of any injuries is unknown until such time as family members can be contacted. -Photos courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

As seen here, heavy damage to the rear of the home that was occupied
by seven people on west Dakota street in Butler

Charred remains of the fire scene at 210 W. Dakota street in Butler.
Three family members were injured in the fire that began just
after midnight this morning.