Danger can come with Summer fun...

With warm weather in, people are out, literally. Unfortunately, the dangers of being outdoors in the Summer can easily be higher than during cooler months due to lightning and heat related illnesses.

Please take a moment to read the information in the following link- it could save your life. http://www.crh.noaa.gov/lsx/?n=summerweathersafetyweek

-courtesy Ron Nissen DirectorBates County Office of
Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Butler Police Department weekly report

May 28

Alarm 100 block of S Havanna
Leave without Pay Conoco
Ex Parte violation 300 block of N Havanna
Theft 300 block of W Harrison
Theft 600 block of W Harrison
Disturbance Boy Scott park

May 29

Theft Fran Apts
Medical assist 400 block of N Fulton
Disturbance at PD
Disturbance 100 block of E Dakota
Assault 200 block of S Main
Keep the peace 200 block of S Main

May 30

Accident at the Senior Center
Trespassing call 200 block of S Lyons
Walk in keep the peace
Incident at Butler Auto Credit
Disturbance 400 block of W Ohio
Noise complaint Harrison and Water

May 31

Theft 200 block of S Main
Theft 400 block of W Mill
Warrant service W 52 and Fran
Animal complaint 200 block of S High

June 1

911 hang up Willow lane
Found item Caseys on Ft Scott
Well being check 300 block of Lee
911 hang up 300 block of N Orange
Warrant service Wal-mart parking lot

June 2

Animal complaint S Outer road
Animal complaint 100 block of N Olive
Hit and Run Ruby and Sunset
Break in 100 block of S Lonsinger
Keep the peace 300 block of N Havanna
Animal complaint East H highway
Animal complaint 800 block of N Havanna
Disturbance 300 block of N Main

June 3

Prowler 300 block of W Pine
Missing vehicle report Wix lane
Animal complaint E Mill
Assault 400 block of S Mechanic
Keep the peace 500 block of W Pine
Warrant service 600 block of Park Lane
Noise complaint Water St

Annual school bus inspection shows improvement over last year

Colonel Ron Replogle superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Division's 2012
annual school bus inspection program. A total of 11,934 school buses were inspected between the dates of February 2 and April 30, 2012. Missouri's
2012 statewide approval rating was 88.3%, compared to 87.7% in 2011.

The 2012 statewide results are as follows:
• 10,538 buses received approval upon initial inspection. During the annual school bus program, buses found to be free of defective items
are rated as "approved".

• 1,157 buses were deemed defective upon initial inspection. Buses with one or more minor defective items, yet deemed safe for the transport
of students, are rated as "defective".

• 239 buses were placed out-of-service upon initial inspection. Buses with one or more major defective items are deemed to be unsafe for the transport of students and are rated as "out-of-service" by inspection personnel.

Buses rated as "defective" may continue to be operated for the purpose of pupil transportation until repair is made. School districts are allowed 10 days following initial inspection to repair identified defects before being re-inspected by Highway Patrol motor vehicle inspection personnel. Buses placed out-of-service by inspectors must be repaired, then re-inspected and placed back into service by Highway Patrol motor vehicle inspection personnel prior to being used for the transportation of students.

Results of the annual school bus inspection program are a matter of public record; therefore, requests for information pertaining to the 2012 annual school bus inspection program may be directed to MVI Analyst Brenda J. Davis via e-mail at: brenda.davis@mshp.dps.mo.gov.

Obituary - Charles "Teddy" Cunningham

Charles "Teddy" Cunningham, 34, Adrian, MO, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Adrian. Memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2012 at the Victory Assembly of God in Adrian. Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday at the church. Inurnment will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charles "Teddy" Cunningham Memorial Fund, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 325, Adrian, MO 64720.

Elks and Alpacas for Autism host the Fiber Festival today...

Isabelle and Christina Corriston make a new friend

Today the Alpacas for Autism organization and the Adrian Elks hosted the Alpaca Fiber Festival at the Cochran farm near Adrian.

Throughout the day those visiting were treated to various types of fiber processing and spinning demonstrations, plus had an opportunity to purchase items made with alpaca fiber.

As shown in the photos, kids got a chance to see the animals up close and personal, too.

Alpacas for Autism, a nonprofit organization has a unique mission- “To improve the quality of life for individuals with Autism by teaching the fiber arts and using alpacas to improve social skills.” Proceeds from today's event will go directly to the cause. More information about Alpacas for Autism can be found on here- www.alpacasforautism.org

Cory Opp offers a snack to one of the many alpacas at the Cochran farm near Adrian during the Alpacas for
Autism event held today

De Anna Neale of Warsaw Mo. shows the finer points of operating a spinning wheel. Alpaca fiber can be
weaved into a variety of useful things including shawls, scarves and blankets

Obituary - Clifford Larrison

Graveside services for Clifford Eugene Larrison of Olathe, Kansas will be 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2012 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Brother Ron Dunlap officiating. Visitation will be prior to graveside services from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Monday, June 4 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Clifford Eugene Larrison, age 90 of Olathe, Kansas formerly of Kansas City, Missouri died Friday, June 1, 2012 at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe. He was born May 29, 1922 to Asa and Nettie Steele Larrison in Boicourt, Kansas.

Clifford was an Army Veteran of World War II.

Clifford is survived by two daughters, Judy McKinzie of Olathe, Kansas and Donna Colby and husband Scott of Kansas City, Kansas; a sister, Sandra Powers of Kansas City, Missouri; three grandchildren, Aaron McKinzie Jr., Joshua McKinzie and Ryan Colby; and two great-grandchildren, Avery McKinzie and Skyer Colby. He was preceded in death by his wife Ethel Larrison in 2004 and s brother Donald.

Governor Jay Nixon makes visit to Adrian this morning

Gov. Nixon took a few moments to answer questions from a
young fan prior to entering the Optimist building this morning

Governor Jay Nixon made a stop in Adrian this morning to meet and greet a group of supporters as he campaigns for a second term.

Nixon spoke to the crowd for about 30 minutes on a variety of topics including the state's record number of disasters last year along with some of Missouri's success stories as well.

Those present were treated to a light lunch prior to the Governor heading Southbound for his next engagement of the day.

Before a crowd of about 80 people, Nixon spoke about Missouri's success stories including exporting to China,
beating Mexico for a manufacturing plant and exclusive models of cars made in Kansas City and St. Louis.

Governor Nixon took plenty of time to shake hands and meet those who came to see him today in Adrian

Archie man hurt in crash near Adrian today

Around 2:40 this afternoon an Archie man was injured in an accident on 18 highway, about 3.1 miles West of Adrian. Jeremy Brewster, 35, was traveling eastbound when he lost control of the vehicle while attempting to dodge an animal in the roadway.

Brewster was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.