Date change for mass distribution this month

Due to the Memorial Day Holiday we have changed the date for Mass Distribution at the Butler Community Food Pantry to Saturday May 19. We will return to the normal rotation in June.

-our thanks to Joyce Fitzpatrick, Director, Butler Community Food Pantry

Warning siren test tomorrow in Butler

The City of Butler Emergency Management Agency will conduct the monthly test of outdoor warning sirens tomorrow, May 2, at 10:00 A.M.

In the event of severe weather, the test will be postponed.


James W. Henry
Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director

Car Show and Mini NASCAR races coming in June

Checking out the Lightning McQueen kart at the 2010
Bear Backers mini NASCAR races

There will be a car show show this June in combination with Butler Bear Backers Mini NASCAR Race. Both will be held on the same day at the same place….on Saturday June 23rd at the Wilson Tire parking lot (old Walmart location in Butler).

There will be a car bash, a race simulator, BBQ, concessions, door prizes, and admission is free.

Mini NASCAR race entry fees are set at $500.00. Contact any Mini Nascar Race members or email butlerbearbackers@yahoo.com for more details.

Trade Fair this Saturday in Adrian...

Don't forget the craft/trade fair this Saturday, May 5th at 104 McCulloh (across from the 66 station in Adrian) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come visit with the vendors:

Mary Kay
Scentsy
Velata
Dove Chocolates
Pampered Chef
Gold Canyon Candles
It Works (body wraps)
Zero Calorie Cakes
Premier Design Jewelry
Tastefully Simple
Go Foods
Lillie’s of the Fields
Fibi & Clo
Jackie-Antiques and Collectibles
Designs by Ashley
Vault Denim
Debi Stewart-Author
Food Vendor-twisted taters, BBQ burgers, polish sausages
Adrian Elks-bake sale
Cam’s Custom Game Boards
Diva Girl Party
Native Touch-Massage Therapy
Wesley’s Wood Working-Custom Cabinets and Furniture
TaDoll Creations-bling T’s, jewelry and gift boxes

-our thanks to Dale Bishop, Bargains 4U

Donations presented for upcoming field trip

(L to R) -Brandi Hill, Natasha Millard, Crystal Eldred, Rob Fritts, Lynn McLain and Alyson Bland

Rob Fritts, President of the Butler Educational Foundation, presenting Butler second grade teachers with a check for $500 for their upcoming field trip. Community First Bank of Butler also donated
$100 to the cause.

Pictured is Stacey Lawson, Butler Optimist member, presenting Butler second grade teachers with a check for $400 for their upcoming field trip. 

BHS Girls Results from Van Horn Conference meet

Last night we had our conference track meet at Van Horn high school. We had lots of kids who set P.R.s (personal records) for themselves and helped the team earn valuable points. The results are as follows:

Conference Champions:

Kiersten Morris: 100M Hurdles- 17.2

4x100M Relay: Maggie Massy, Kayla Morris, Kassidy Hannah, Kiersten Morris-53.7 (new meet record)

4x400M Relay: Kassidy Hannah, Kayla Morris, Brytani Musick, Kiersten Morris-4:16.2 (new PR)

Top 8 place finishes (point earners)

Ashleigh Floyd: 2nd place 100M Hurdles (PR); 4th place 300M Hurdles (PR)

Kayla Morris: 2nd place 100M Dash (PR)

Jenay Rosier: 6th place 1600M Run; 8th place 800M Run

Brytani Musick: 2nd place 800M Run (PR)

Tabitha Foote: 5th place 3200M Run

Gabby Blevins: 3rd place Discus; 3rd place Shot Put (PR)

Sam Hooper: 4th place Discus; 5th place Shot Put (PR)


4x200M Relay: 2nd place- Maggie Massey, Kayla Morris, Kassidy Hannah, Kiersten Morris

4x800M Relay: 2nd place (PR)- Brytani Musick, Tabitha Foote, Jenay Rosier, Maggie Massey

The Butler Lady Bears earned a 3rd place finish overall

Our district meet is held on Saturday May 5 at Archie High School. Only the top 4 places will advance to the sectional meet.

-our thanks to Tammy Appleberry

Personal records set at Van Horn conference meet...

Last night we had our conference track meet at Van Horn high school. We had lots of kids who set P.R.s (personal records) for themselves and helped the team earn valuable points. The results are as follows:

Stacy Davenport- Conference Champion- 300 m hurdles- 43.3 seconds (new school record and new meet record)

Austin Shatto - 4th place- Discus Throw, 7th place- Shot Put

Jordan Olson- 6th place- Shot Put

Jonathan Jons- 2nd place- High Jump, 4th place- 300 meter hurdles, 3rd place- 110 meter Hurdles

Alex Clover- 6th place- 200 meter dash, 6th place- long jump, 3rd place- triple jump

Corbin Duffield- 2nd place- Long jump

Trey Mareth- 2nd place- Triple jump

4x800 meter relay- 6th place- Tayje VanVoorst, Mauricio Perez, Jessie Donovan, Jared Best

4x400 meter relay- 2nd place- Corbin Duffield, Stacy Davenport, Mauricio Perez, Trey Mareth

Our district meet is held on Saturday May 5 at Archie High School. Only the top 4 places will advance to the sectional meet.

-our thanks to Tammy Appleberry

Butler Police Department weekly report

04/23/2012 -  Threats in the 700 block of S. High; Well being check 400 block of W. Harrison; Well being check 400 block of S. Mechanic; Animal complaint 400 block of S. Delaware; Juvenile runaway 300 block of N. Main; Disturbance Fran apts; Alarm at the Family center; Disturbance 800 block of Wix lane; Open Door High School

04/24/2012 - Disturbance 600 block of W. Harrison; Accident on Square; Animal complaint 300 block of W. Harrison; Alarm 500 block of W. Dakota; Disturbance Fran Apts; Animal complaint Grade School

04/25/2012 - Runaway 300 block of N. Main; Theft report 100 block of S. Austin; Disturbance 200 block Vine; Prowler 200 bloc of S. Thompson; C and I driving 700 block of Parkview

04/26/2012 - 911 hang up 100 block N. Orange; Animal complaint 300 block of W. Dakota; Kids in street playing 200 block of W. Vine; Disturbance 400 block of S. Fran; Animal complaint at the Soccer fields; Animal complaint 100 block of N. Broadway; Warrant arrest 300 block of E. Pine; Medical assist Dove Lane

04/27/2012 - Kids in the street at College and Water; Animal complaint 300 block of W. Lee; Medical assist Alley Pick and Pub; Animal complaint 200 block of W. Mill; Vehicle broke down on W. 52; Animal complaint in the 300 block of W. Pine; Disturbance in the 400 block of West St; C and I driving complaint 300 block of N. Main

04/28/2012 - Traffic control for funeral; Well being check Conoco; Traffic control for funeral; Well being check College and Maple; 800 block of S. Birch accident; Disturbance 500 block of S. Delaware; Assault Bates Co Hospital; Well being check 400 block of S. High; Open door Butler Detail Shop

04/29/2012 - Disabled vehicle Fulton and Nursery; Well being check 500 block of N. Delaware; Storage locker broke into S. Bus 71; Break in 409 S. Fran

04/30/2012 - Theft of Gas Conoco; Vandalism 200 block of N. Fulton; Disturbance 500 block of W. Nursery; Disturbance Hill Top Trailer court; Warrant service on subject at Pizza Hut; Well being check on S. Havana; Well being check 300 block S. Olive