Get ready, rodeo fans!

Summer is right around the corner and that means the 60th Annual Butler Saddle Club Rodeo is set for June 15th, 16th, and 17th at the Bates County Fairgrounds in Butler, Missouri. It also means Butler Saddle Club Rodeo Queen and Princess Candidates are out and about selling tickets. If you’re feeling lucky seek out the princess candidates who will be selling chances for a Barrel Saddle or choice of $300 for $1 per chance. Or if you have your sights set on a summer project contact the queen candidates who will be selling chances on a Quarter Horse colt or choice of $300 for $1 per chance. Queen candidates will also be selling ADULT ADMISSION for $8.00 each and CHILD ADMISSION for $5.00 each. Act now if interested in attending the rodeo because admittance increases $2.00 at the gate! If you have questions about the Queen and Princess Competition please contact the Queen Committee at 660-200-6455. Saddle up and we’ll see you at the rodeo!

2012 Princess Candidates:

Rylee McBrayer:
Rylee Ann McBrayer is the 8 year old daughter of Jarod McBrayer and Keegan McWhorter of Butler, Missouri. She will be going into the 3rd grade at Butler Elementary where she is involved in the Quest program and has been a Bucket Filler. She enjoys dance classes, softball, school, and riding their horse “Tank.” Rylee hasn't yet had many experiences with rodeo and horses, but just loves to watch! Three words that would describe her are happy, nice and funny. The song that best describes her is Little Bitty by Alan Jackson, but she is a little girl! Rylee's idol is her dad because he is nice and cool! For raffle tickets please call: 660-227-0239.

Micah Patrick:
Micah Patrick is the 13 year old daughter of Mike and Mary Patrick of Adrian, Missouri. She will be going into the 8th grade at Ballard School where she is on the honor roll, participates on the undefeated Scholar Bowl team, basketball, drama club, and junior high math relays. Micah's hobbies and interests include softball, hanging out with friends, 4-H, photography, and riding. Micah's family has been involved in rodeo her entire life, and she continues that interest through her involvement with the Butler Saddle Club and in horsemanship through 4-H. Three words that best describe her are outgoing, funny, and loving. The song that best describes Micah is Camouflage because camouflage is her favorite “color.” Her idol is her Grandpa Truman because he loved his family unconditionally and he was the best! For raffle tickets please call: 816-345-0448 or 660-424-0790.

Amber Taylor:
Amber Ann Taylor is the 14 year old daughter of Leroy Taylor and Carolyn Clar of Butler, Missouri. Amber is a member of the girl scouts, enjoys horseback riding, camping, cooking, and earning theater badges. She was the most improved student in 2011. She enjoys horseback riding, coin collecting, art, and reading. Running for a rodeo princess title is a new experience for Amber. Three words that best describe Amber are fun, talkative, and confident. The song that best describes her is Redneck Woman, because she doesn't let what people may say about her get her down. Amber's number one idol is her Grandpa Taylor. For raffle tickets please call: 816-738-0728.

2012 Queen Candidates:

Eva Cumpton:
Eva Mae Cumpton is the 16 year old daughter of Rusty & Diana Cumpton, and Angelia Cumpton of Butler, Missouri. Eva attends Butler High School where she received the honor of being the top student in World History. Her hobbies and interests include playing softball, and being with her horse. Eva's family shows mules every year at the Bates County Fair, and her previous experience with rodeo occurred in 2007 when she ran for Butler Saddle Club Rodeo Princess. Three words that best describe her are caring, happy, and fun. Eva's biggest idol is her mom because she never gives up! For admission or raffle tickets please call: 660-424-9272.

Jordan Knox: Jordan Leigh Ann Knox is the 17 year old daughter of Carrie Knox of Archie, Missouri. Jordan attends Adrian R-3 and is a past member of Altona 4-H. She enjoys riding horses, and hanging out with friends. Jordan experiences with rodeo and horses include attending barrel races, showing in 4-H for 3 years, and being a past member of the MBRA. Three words that best describe her are smart, kind, and polite. Jordan's idol is her mom, because she is hardworking and always willing to help people. For admission or raffle tickets please call: 816-738-1508.

Rylee McBrayer

Amber Taylor

Eva Cumpton

Jordan Knox

Micah Patrick

-thanks to FM 92 the Bullet

Obituary - Ruth Ragan

Graveside services for Ruth Ragan will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Balltown Cemetery in Horton, Missouri with Gary Schmidt officiating. There is no visitation. Contributions to Balltown Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.

Ruth Ragan, age 87 of Nevada, Missouri died Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Moore Few Care Center in Nevada. She was born September 8, 1924 to Ica Francis and Alice Lenore Hadley Speakes in Hume, Missouri.

Ruth is survived by two nephews, Joe McIntire and wife Janet of Nevada, Missouri and Jerry McIntire and wife Debbie of Rich Hill, Missouri; three nieces, Janie Morrow and husband Lonnie of Butler, Missouri, Terry McIntire of Belton, Missouri and Kay Collier and husband Steven of Foster, Missouri; and other great-nephews and great-nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lyle Ragan in 1985; five brothers, Charlie, Jesse, Alvin, Eddie and Louis; and three sisters, Bessie, Nellie and Martha.

Butler Police Department weekly report

May 22

Threats 600 block of W Adams
Keep the peace 800 block of W Mill
Animal complaint 100 block of N Main
Walk in theft report taken

May 23

Prowler 300 block of W Lee
Medical assist 600 block of s Main
Disturbance 700 block of S High
Disturbance 300 block of W Ohio
Theft 700 block of Parkview
Accident Wal Mart parking lot
Disturbance Fran Ave
Theft 400 block of W Clark
Disturbance 300 block of W Harrison

May 24

911 hang up 300 block of S Orange
Medical assist 400 block of S Delaware
911 hang up Fran Ave
Disturbance 500 block of E Atkinson
Disturbance Water and Harrison
Leave without pay from The Filling Station
Theft report 600 block of S High
Animal complaint 700 block of Gregory
Disturbance 100 block of S Main
Theft report 400 block of E Jefferson
911 hang up Willow lane
Keep the peace 400 block of E Jefferson

May 25

Medical assist 200 block of S Wells
Dakota and Willow disturbance
Keep the peace 100 block of S Austin
Accident at Wal-Mart
Disturbance S Willow st
Disturbance 900 block Gale Lane
Keep the peace McDonalds

May 26

Keep the peace Bates Co Hospital
Disturbance Conoco
Disturbance 800 block of S Birch
Disturbance 300 block of W Dakota
Harassment 200 block of N Havannah
Disturbance 800 block of North St
Well Being check 800 block of S Birch

May 27

Disturbance 900 block of Gale Lane
Assault Super 8 Motel
Disturbance 500 block of W Ft Scott
Disturbance 200 block of Longsinger
Fight 800 block of W Ohio
Medical assist 600 block of W Nursery
Disturbance Wal-Mart parking lot

Optimists present Students of the Month...

The Adrian Optimist Club is pleased to honor Students of the Month from the Miami, Ballard, and Adrian schools. Criteria for this honor center on outstanding academic and civic achievement and school spirit. Staff at each of the schools make the selection, and their decision is based on expansion of these criteria. Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it. Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks”.

Sheena Wainscott is the Ballard student for May. Sheena, the junior daughter of Roger and Lori Wainscott, is credited with being intelligent and conscientious and a hard worker completing any task given her. She is quick to volunteer and her leadership skills can be counted on. Sheena stepped up and took over as Junior Editor for the school newspaper, as well as continuing to complete her own assigned articles for the semester. All at Ballard look forward to Sheena as a senior next year.

Adrian Optimist member Jim Scott, Sheena Wainscott and Ballard Principal Jimmie Barton

Abby Johnston is the Miami student for May. Abby, a junior, is the daughter of Jeff and Becky Johnston. She is credited with being a great all around student, particularly in FFA, FCCLA, and basketball. Everyone at Miami is looking forward to Abby’s senior year.

Adrian Optimist member Mike Ragan, Abby Johnston and Miami Administration Brian Wood

Austin Pitts is the Adrian student for May. Austin, a junior, is the son of Jerry and Bobbie Pitts. His activities include Student Council Vice President, Spanish Club Treasurer, Junior Class Treasurer, FBLA member. He is also a member of the football, baseball, and basketball teams, and he works with the Little League teams in these sports. Staff at Adrian credits Austin with intelligence and ability to progress to studying biology at a four year university and then attending medical school.

Adrian Optimist Mike Ragan, Austin Pitts and Adrian Superintendent Kirk Eidson

More Relay for Life Events set for June 9th..

On June 9th, Butler will be buzzing with a full day of Relay for Life events- here's two more you can look forward to- it'll be a great day of family fun:

Remote Control Car Races 

Start your engines …….come out and race for a cure.
On June 9th, at the Bates County Relay for Life event, the Memories of Mom team will be holding remote control car races.

There will be several age categories:
 3 – 5 year olds
 6-12 year olds
 13-16 years
 17 and up

The races will start at 9:30. We are asking for pre-sign ups. Please call Karen Berry at 660-679-3796 to register.

Four cars will race at a time, with 3 runs per car. We are asking for a $2.00 donation per racer. The money will be used for cancer research.

The races will be held in the north parking lot of the Healthcare Center of Functional Medicine –Travis Kershner (formerly Butler City Hall), 101 N Lyons St. 

Hot Dog Eating Contest
Come join us at the Bates County Relay for Life Hot Dog Eating Contest.

The Contest will be held on June 9th at the Bates County Relay for Life Event, starting at 11:45 am. The event will take place on the Historic Butler Square. There are 2 age categories. Please sign up at Family Center Farm & Home.

Sponsored by Family Center Farm and Home and The Butler Sonic. A free will donation will be accepted.

GIS training session coming June 4th...

The Bates County Commission is hosting a free training session for the new gis platform, Integrity, which will be presented by Midland GIS Solutions. on June 4th at 1 p.m. in the meeting room of the Education Wing at the Bates County Memorial Hospital.

Open to current subscribers and interested persons. Call 660-679-3371 to reserve a space.

Car fire West of Passaic

Butler and Amsterdam fire departments are on the scene of a vehicle fire on F highway East of the Miami school. The driver reported that she did exit the vehicle without injury, then called for help.

Watch for emergency vehicles if traveling through the area.

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012

 

05-21-2012

NOISE

THEFT

HARASSMENT

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

05-22-2012

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON

 

05-23-2012

THEFT

CHECK WELL BEING

MVA

CHECK WELL BEING

                                            

05-24-2012

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

05-25-2012

 

05-26-2012

CWB CHECK WELL BEING

 

05-27-2012