Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Minnesota woman injured in rollover crash

Shortly before 4 p.m. yesterday EMS and first responders were called to the scene of a rollover accident on 71 highway that injured a Minnesota woman. Shayna J. Houp, 31, of St. Paul was traveling southbound in a 2000 Hyundai when she lost control just south of the 52 highway interchange, resulting in the vehicle rolling over on the right side of the roadway.

She was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries; the MSHP report indicates she was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Farmers should watch for armyworms this Spring

True armyworms are on the march this Spring, and farmers need to be checking fields to make sure their crops aren’t among the casualties.

“They often can take out an entire pasture of fescue or other grasses because numbers get so high, and also cut the heads off of wheat and feed on corn,” said Wayne Bailey, University of Missouri Extension state entomologist. “We know Arkansas is having a big problem with this insect in their grass pastures, and we think that problem is now spilling over into the lower three or four tiers of Missouri counties.”
Armyworm moths typically fly into Missouri from Mexico and southern states in spring. Each moth lays up to 1,300 eggs, and when the worms hatch they start feeding on crops.

This year, insects emerged early in southern climates and then migrated north ahead of schedule, thanks to unusually warm weather.

Notes from the Papinville business meeting

Papinville Historical and Cemetery Association held its regular yearly business meeting on April 11th. There were twelve officers and members present. Beverly Sullins called the meeting to order. Marcelle Marquardt read the secretary and treasurer reports and they were approved.

Several orders of business were discussed. Repairs on the historical bridge were discussed in depth and then tabled until we could obtain more detailed information. The fourth Saturday, September 22nd was set for our annual fall picnic. The rest of the meeting was spent in finalizing the plans for our May 5th, Harmony Mission Day. The all day event will begin at 10:00 a.m. There will be tours, meal at noon and events going on all day on the school/museum grounds. The men of the organization helped Phyllis Stewart and Beverly Sullins complete the Harmony Mission diorama by placing the glass over the entire display. The Papinville Historical and Cemetery Association hope that all who visit on May 5th and in the future will enjoy this diorama showing how the mission area looked. The Association and the organization want to thank both Jerry and Angela Stangel for all their help in making the tours to the area where Harmony Mission was located.

They are the owners of the property and without their cooperation and help this event would not be possible.


-our thanks to FM 92 the Bullet

Rich Hill Alumni committee meets

The Rich Hill Alumni Committee held their April meeting on Wednesday the18th. The theme for this years banquet is “Forever Friends.” The banquet will be held on May 26th at the High School Gym starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets ($10.00) and dues ($5.00) remain the same as last year. Reservations must be made on or before May 16th. Tickets my be bought at the Rich Hill Security Bank or from Beverly Sullins 417-395-4288, Gretchen Wills 417-395-4401 or Bill Perkey 417-395-2888.

The next Rich Hill Alumni meeting will be on May 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the DoubleBranch Church office. They will be selecting the scholarship winner and making the final plans for the banquet. Anyone interested in helping make this event successful come and attend our meeting. All help is welcomed.

-our thanks to Beverly Sullins and FM 92 the Bullet

A+ Program Becomes a Reality for Butler Seniors

After three years of preparation, the Butler R-V High School has received official notice from the Missouri State Board of Education that it has met all the requirements of the program and is now a designated A+ high school. This means that eligible students will receive a scholarship for tuition at any public community college in the state, renewable for two years.

To meet the eligible criteria, the Butler High School had to demonstrate its commitment to student learning and professional growth in eleven criteria outlined by the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. The faculty, counselors, high school principals, and students each had to contribute for this to become a reality for Butler students.

For a student to be eligible, the student has to keep a 2.50 GPA, maintain a 95% attendance rate, avoid the use of drugs and alcohol, maintain a record of good school citizenship, and do 50 hours of teacher-supervised tutoring in their high school careers. All parents of A+ students must also fill out the FAFSA and apply for financial aid in the spring of the student’s senior year. All male students must register for selective service. At press time, 15 seniors in the class of 2012 had met these criteria.

Beginning with the class of 2015, one other criterion has been added. To be A+ eligible, students must also pass the Algebra I EOC with a score of proficient or advanced. Students may repeat the test annually until it is passed.

If you would like more information on the A+ program at Butler High School, contact Heath Oates at 660-679-6121, ext 258 or e-mail: heath.oates@butler.k12.mo.us

Our thanks to Heath Oates, A+ Coordinator, Butler High School 


These are some of the first group of students eligible to receive the A+ Scholarship from Butler High School.  Front Row (L-R): Zach Craft, Tori Stauffacher, Chelsey Lane, Austin Fix, A+ Coordinator Heath Oates. Back Row (L-R): Corey VanHorn, Kyle Martin, Dalton McGuire, Micah Nisely, Matthew Oliver

Butler Police Department activity report

04/17/2012 - Animal complaint 600 block of W. Dakota; Animal complaint 800 block of Wix Lane; Theft in the 800 block of Gregory; Harrassment in the 300 block of W. Lee

04/18/2012 - Animal complaint 800 block of N. Maple; Animal complaint Grade School; Animal complaint 300 block of East Atkinson; Traffic control Schowengerdt; Recovered license plates N. Bus 71; Vandalism Flo and Delaware; Walk in report of Theft taken; Alarm at Post Office; Medical assist 200 block of W. Ft Scott

04/20/2012 - Animal complaint 300 block of W. Chestnut; Kids playing with fire at Meadow lane and Parkview; Harassment Dr. Haynie's office; Medical assist 300 W. Ft Scott; Theft report 100 block of S. Lyons; Harassment 200 block of W. Mill; Noise complaint 300 block of N. Water

04/21/2012 - Assist at the High School; Animal complaint 400 block of S. Delaware; Traffic complaint Mill and Fulton; Disturbance at Boy Scott park; Medical assist 300 block of W. Dakota; Animal complaint 200 block of Thompson; Traffic control at the High School; Medical assist 100 block of S. Water; Possible break in the 400 block of E. Atkinson

04/22/2012 - Medical assist 100 block of S. Water; 911 call 400 block of E. Atkinson; Walk in vandalism report taken; Animal complaint S. park; Walk in theft report; Animal complaint W. Nursery; theft report 100 block of N. Maple

Rich Hill Police Department activity report

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
04-16-2012
CHILD CUSTODY
DISTURBANCE
CHECK WELL BEING
SPEAK TO OFFICER
 
04-17-2012
 
04-18-2012
 
04-19-2012
ODOR INVESTIGATION
 
04-20-2012
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
DOMESTIC
AGENCY ASSIST
 
04-21-2012
DOMESTIC
OPEN DOOR
 
04-22-2012
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

Bates County Sheriff's Department weekly report

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
 
 
 
04-16-2012
DECEASED PERSON-BUTLER Deputies were dispatched to Howell Cemetery, F Highway and CR# 7521, Amoret in reference to a subject that had committed suicide.
EXTRA PATROL-URICH
THEFT-BUTLER Deputies took a report in rural Rich Hill of a stolen safe. No suspect information released at this time.
SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL Deputies responded to the Rich Hill area and took possession of a stolen handgun.
SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL
CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER
STRANDED MOTORIST-BUTLER
DRUNK DRIVER-DREXEL
CHECK WELL BEING-ADRIAN
 

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