Graveside services for Ora Rabourn will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Scott Cemetery in Amsterdam, Missouri with Holly Rabourn officiating. There is no visitation. Contributions to Scott Cemetery or Medicalodge of Butler. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri.
Ora Evelyn Rabourn, age 97 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Medicalodge Nursing Center in Butler. She was born August 12, 1914 to James Kirk and Bergie Louava Fry Evans in Keota, Iowa.
Ora is survived by two sons, Dennis Lee Rabourn and wife Holly of Butler, Missouri and Claude Rabourn Jr.; one daughter, Susan Kay Cox and husband Richard Parvin of Kansas City, Missouri; one sister, Deloris Harland of Davenport, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Claude; one daughter, Alice Mae Gehm; one brother, James; four sisters, Gertrude, Thelma, Louava and Darlyne; and two sons-in-law
Thursday, May 3, 2012
In case you haven't heard...
The proposed bill to keep children from working on farms has officially been shot down
Critics complained that the regulation would have drastically changed the extent to which children could work on farms owned by family members. The U.S. Department of Labor cited public outcry as the reason for withdrawing the rule.
“The decision to withdraw this rule — including provisions to define the ‘parental exemption’ — was made in response to thousands of comments expressing concerns about the effect of the proposed rules on small family-owned farms,” the Department said in a press release Thursday evening. “To be clear, this regulation will not be pursued for the duration of the Obama administration.”
The rule would have dramatically changed what types of chores children under the age of 16 could perform on and around American farms. It would have prohibited them from working with tobacco, operating almost all types of power-driven equipment and being employed to work with raw farm materials.
“Prohibited places of employment would include country grain elevators, grain bins, silos, feed lots, stockyards, livestock exchanges and livestock auctions,” read a press release from last August.
“I am pleased to hear the Obama Administration is finally backing away from its absurd 85-page proposal to block youth from participating in family farm activities and ultimately undermine the very fabric of rural America, but I will continue working to ensure this overreaching proposal is completely and permanently put to rest,” said Sen. John Thune, Republican from South Dakota. “The Obama DOL’s youth farm labor rule is a perfect example of what happens when government gets too big.”
“If this proposal had gone into effect, not only would the shrinking rural workforce have been further reduced, and our nation’s youth deprived of valuable career training opportunities, but a way of life would have begun to disappear,” Moran said in a statement.
Parents and children who grew up on farms across the country say that the rule was overprotective and would have prevented kids from learning valuable skills at early ages.
“Losing that work ethic — it’s so hard to pick this up later in life,” said Cherokee County, Kansas Farm Bureau president Jeff Clark. “There’s other ways to learn how to farm, but it’s so hard. You can learn so much more working on the farm when you’re 12, 13, 14 years old.”
Rep. Kristi Noem, Republican from South Dakota, also applauded the effort to scale back the rule.
“I want to thank every farmer, rancher and young person who joined many of us in Congress to speak out against this proposal, which would have fundamentally changed the way folks have been farming and ranching for generations,” she said in a statement. “I continue to agree that safety on farms and ranches is imperative, but telling kids they can’t do 4-H or farm-related chores is not the answer.”
Big warmup over the weekend...
Today
Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 86. Breezy. Winds from the West at 15 to 20 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 86 with a heat index of 93. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. High of 88. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Sunday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 95 with a heat index of 104. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 86. Breezy. Winds from the West at 15 to 20 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 86 with a heat index of 93. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. High of 88. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Sunday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 95 with a heat index of 104. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Apply for Trail of Memories scholarship now
The Trail of Memories Healthcare Scholarship will be offered once again to a Bates County individual pursuing a profession in a healthcare field. Applicants must reside in Bates County, be currently attending or accepted in a chosen healthcare program, and have a grade point average of 3.0.
The Trail of Memories, in conjunction with the Bates County Community Health Foundation, is a nonprofit organization founded in memory of Debra Bledsoe to help local citizens honor their lost loved ones in a profound way. The walking trail, located near the aquatic center in the Butler City Park and the new expansion located on the grounds of the Bates County Memorial Hospital, is lined with trees and benches designated in memory of relatives and friends that have gone before us.
Applications are available at the Bank of America, 609 West Fort Scott St. Butler, Mo and the administration office of the Bates County Memorial Hospital, 615 West Nursery St, Butler, Mo. Applications must be received by June 1, 2012.
The Trail of Memories, in conjunction with the Bates County Community Health Foundation, is a nonprofit organization founded in memory of Debra Bledsoe to help local citizens honor their lost loved ones in a profound way. The walking trail, located near the aquatic center in the Butler City Park and the new expansion located on the grounds of the Bates County Memorial Hospital, is lined with trees and benches designated in memory of relatives and friends that have gone before us.
Applications are available at the Bank of America, 609 West Fort Scott St. Butler, Mo and the administration office of the Bates County Memorial Hospital, 615 West Nursery St, Butler, Mo. Applications must be received by June 1, 2012.
Your weekend planner
Today
Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 86. Breezy. Winds from the West at 15 to 20 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.
Butler High School Scholars Reception 7 p.m.
Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 86 with a heat index of 93. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 86. Breezy. Winds from the West at 15 to 20 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.
Butler High School Scholars Reception 7 p.m.
Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 86 with a heat index of 93. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
BCMH Lunch 'n Learn Pain Evaluation 11:30 a.m.
Adrian "Sale-abrating' scholarship fundraiser garage sale- Adrian HS old gym
Adrian Optimist gun and knife show 5 to 9 p.m.
Deadline to sign up for Rich Hill city wide garage sale- sign up at city hall
Butler High School FFA Banquet 6:30 p.m.
Chick day at Family Center in Butler 1 to 4 p.m.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. High of 88. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. High of 88. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Butler city wide garage sale
Adrian Optimist gun and knife show 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Area schools in Fort Scott Music Festival- all day
Area schools in Fort Scott Music Festival- all day
Adrian "Sale-abrating' scholarship fundraiser garage sale- Adrian HS old gym
Papinville historical/cemetery fundraiser for info call 417-395-4288 or 417-395-2594
Harmony Mission tour, part of Papinville fundraiser starts at 10 a.m.
Butler Community Food Pantry Thrift Store open house 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. live music, food
Sunday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 95 with a heat index of 104. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 95 with a heat index of 104. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Adrian Optimist gun and knife show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Butler Chamber of Commerce golf tournament at Butler Country Club
Bears do well in Sectional golf tournament
Congratulations goes out to three members of your Butler Bear Golf Team who participated in the Missouri Sectional 4 Golf Tournament in St. Joseph, Missouri on Wednesday. Of the 51 golfers who participated, Joe Strauch placed 11th with a low score of 82, which qualifies him for State. Brett Miller placed 15th with a low score of 85, which qualifies him for State also. Brian Todd placed 43rd with a score of 100, but he unfortunately did not qualify. We should be very proud of each one of them.
The State Tournament will take place on May 14-15th in Springfield, Mo, wish them luck!
-our thanks to Scott Myers
The State Tournament will take place on May 14-15th in Springfield, Mo, wish them luck!
-our thanks to Scott Myers
Butler R-V year end schedule...
Today
Scholars Reception 7:00
Friday, May 4, 2012
FFA Banquet 6:30
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Ft. Scott Music Festival
Track Districts @ Archie 11:00
Monday, May 7, 2012
Fine Arts Reception 7:00
Baseball @ Drexel 4:30
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Ministerial Alliance Dinner Celebration for Seniors 5:45
Senior Scholarship Night 7:00
Baseball @ Adrian 4:30
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
High School Honor’s Day 1:30
Seniors Last Day
Conference Golf Summit Christian Academy 9:00
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Graduation Practice 9:00 – Information for Pictures (Life’s Encore Tonya Nisely) and Videos (LT DVD Productions) will be in their packets along with other important items
Band Award Cookout 5:00
Friday, May 11 – May 16, 2012
Finals
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Graduation 2:00 – doors open at 1:00
Monday, May 14 & 15, 2012
State Golf
Thursday, May 17, 2012
JH Honor’s Day 8:30
Friday, May 18, 2012
Last Day of School
High School dismisses at 12:16
State Track
Scholars Reception 7:00
Friday, May 4, 2012
FFA Banquet 6:30
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Ft. Scott Music Festival
Track Districts @ Archie 11:00
Monday, May 7, 2012
Fine Arts Reception 7:00
Baseball @ Drexel 4:30
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Ministerial Alliance Dinner Celebration for Seniors 5:45
Senior Scholarship Night 7:00
Baseball @ Adrian 4:30
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
High School Honor’s Day 1:30
Seniors Last Day
Conference Golf Summit Christian Academy 9:00
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Graduation Practice 9:00 – Information for Pictures (Life’s Encore Tonya Nisely) and Videos (LT DVD Productions) will be in their packets along with other important items
Band Award Cookout 5:00
Friday, May 11 – May 16, 2012
Finals
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Graduation 2:00 – doors open at 1:00
Monday, May 14 & 15, 2012
State Golf
Thursday, May 17, 2012
JH Honor’s Day 8:30
Friday, May 18, 2012
Last Day of School
High School dismisses at 12:16
State Track
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Obituary - Arthur Coberly
(Cremation) Graveside memorial services with military honors for Arthur Coberly will be 1:30 PM Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Fort Scott National Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kansas. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions to charity of donor’s choice. Services under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009. Written messages and memories may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Arthur Lee Coberly, 84 of Butler, died May 2, 2012 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Arthur was born November 28, 1927 in Oklahoma, son of Tom Aney and Celara (Fox) Coberly. Arthur worked in many various occupations and trades throughout his life. In recent years, he especially enjoyed dealing and playing poker on Friday afternoons at Medicalodge of Butler, where he was a resident. For Arthur, nothing got in the way of Friday afternoon poker.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a brother, Albert Coberly, and a sister, Virginia Self. He also leaves behind a good friend, Dottie Esher and her dogs, from whom Arthur enjoyed frequent visits.
Arthur Lee Coberly, 84 of Butler, died May 2, 2012 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Arthur was born November 28, 1927 in Oklahoma, son of Tom Aney and Celara (Fox) Coberly. Arthur worked in many various occupations and trades throughout his life. In recent years, he especially enjoyed dealing and playing poker on Friday afternoons at Medicalodge of Butler, where he was a resident. For Arthur, nothing got in the way of Friday afternoon poker.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a brother, Albert Coberly, and a sister, Virginia Self. He also leaves behind a good friend, Dottie Esher and her dogs, from whom Arthur enjoyed frequent visits.
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