2nd Annual Ultimate Horseman's Challenge coming next month

The Bates County Sheriff’s Posse would like to invite you to be part of the 2nd Annual Ultimate Horseman’s Challenge. The event is sanctioned by the UHCA and will be hosted again at the Bates County Fairgrounds on July 14th, 2012.

Last year we attracted several hundred people along with the 2009 and 2010 World Champions. To make this event successful we are asking for sponsorships to help cover the cost of the trophies and payouts. Because of sponsors like you this is a free event for spectators.

This event will be conducted on two separate horse tracks. Each track has 14 obstacles and we are looking for sponsorships for each obstacle. $50 sponsorship will get you one obstacle on one track, $75 will get you one obstacle on each of the two tracks.

If you are unable to sponsor financially we are also taking donations of horse related items as giveaways for the riders that register for the event.

We appreciate your consideration and hope to see you at this year’s Ultimate Horseman’s Challenge.

Sincerely,

Bates County Sheriff’s Posse

Bates County Live to celebrate 2nd birthday this month

On June 28th, 2010 we posted our very first news story. Since then we have posted some 3,948 news items and as of this minute, have gotten 1,146, 263 hits on the Bates County Live home page- just surpassing the 1 million hit mark just a short time ago.

Sorry, there won't be a big party this time... no time to plan for one as we are in the process of starting something brand new! We can't say much about what it is just yet, but as a hint, we will tell you that it's something that will help open the lines of communication for our neighbors...


Stay tuned, there's more to come!

Circuit Court news

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 

Diana L Rich, Clerk 

June 4 - 8, 2012

Crystal Garner v Matt Dodds, Petitioner dismisses Petition for Order of Protection.

Crystal Garner v Alexia J Anthony, Hearing held, Full Order of Protection is denied.

Approval for Transfer of Structured Settlement Payment Rights by Amber Black f/k/a Amber Brockus, Transferer and Symetra Assigned Benefits Service Company, Transferee, Structured Court Settlement filed.

Scott A Jenkins v Leonie A Marks-Jenkins, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

William Kevin Bonowski v Tamara Parker, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.

John Nieder & Jessica Nieder v Alana M Barragan-Scott/MO DOR, Petition filed.

Your weekend planner

Today
Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.

Butler Youth Football sign ups at the Bates County Fairgrounds 6:30 p.m.
Butler Jr. Golf program begins for info call 660-679-1180 or 679-3637

Friday
Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.

Butler Youth Football sign ups at the Bates County Fairgrounds 6:30 p.m.
Adrian Chamber of Commerce luncheon at noon at Wimfield's Restaurant

Saturday
Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.

Amsterdam Jubilee Committee Bingo Night at the Community Building in Amsterdam. Hot dogs at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m.

Drexel Alumni at H.T. Smith Park with dinner at 5 p.m., bring your lawn chairs. For info call 816-658-3659 or 816-23706134

Reception for Dr. R.G. Hatten and Dr. R.L. Hatten celebration 100 years of chiropractic service at the Community First Bank banquet room in Butler 1 to 4 p.m.

Adrian Lions Club fishing day at Harvey Martin's 1 mile east of Adrian on 18 hwy 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hogs, Highways and Hillbillies poker run starts on the Butler square with registration at 9 a.m., ride at 10 a.m. Proceeds go to Adult Recovery Court program.

Relay for Life event on the Butler square all day- 5k/10k walk/run starts at 9 a.m.; relay begins and booths open at 11; hot dog eating contest at 11:45 (sign up a Family Center in Butler); remote control car races at 9:30 (must be pre-registered at 660-679-3796); car show starts at 4 p.m.; luminaries at dusk.

Poplar Heights Farm Summer Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. go east of Butler on H highway (Mill street) to UU highway, go north on UU and follow the signs to the farm. Wagon Rides, Broom Maker, Basketweavers, Spinners, Candlemaker, Weavers, Quilters, Music - Hammer Dulcimer & Wildwood Harmony Bluegrass Band, Ozark Vigilantes Wild West Show, Black Powder Gun display, Food, Blacksmiths, Lots of Kids programs, Visit the cows, horses, chickens, Tour the 1870's Farm House, Threshing Barn, Summer Kitchen, Exhibit on One Room Schools, Heirloom Gardens, and a Whole Lot More! For info go here http://www.poplarheightsfarm.org/

Archie House BBQ cookoff and car show for info call 816-293-5500

Sunday
Clear. High of 99F with a heat index of 104F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.

Poplar Heights Summer Festival 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - see info above

Bates County Community Health Foundation golf scramble at the Butler Country Club. Check in a 7:30 a.m.

If you would like something added to the weekend planner or to our Community Calendar send an email to bateswire@hotmail.com and have a safe weekend!

Amsterdam gears up for 2012 Jubilee...

photo by Kyle Spradley

For well over 30 years, the Amsterdam Jubilee has served as a fun family day and as a 'homecoming' for many folks who come back  for the annual event. The Jubilee committee is in the process of putting together this year's celebration and would like to share the following:

 

This Saturday June 9th we are having a Bingo night with Hot dogs and dessert. Hot dogs start at 5 and bingo at 6. Bingo cards a 50 cent each. This is taking place at the Amsterdam Community Building. For more info contact Pam @ 660-200-2040 or Kim @ 660-679-5909

 

We are needing Royalty Candidates ages 2 and up.For more info contact Pam @ 660-200-2040 or Kim @ 660-679-5909

 

There will be a Dusk till Dawn Coed Slow Pitch Softball Tournament on Aug. 25th. We are taking sign ups for teams. $150 for teams that sign up and pay by July 20th after that it will be $200 a team. The tournament will be held in Drexel, MO.For more info contact Pam @ 660-200-2040 or Kim @ 660-679-5909

More information about the 2012 Jubilee with be posted in the near future. 

Antique tractor show comes to Adrian June 22,23,24

Oliver tractors and implements will be featured at this year's
WMATAMA show June 22-23-24 at Frontier Village in Adrian

Frontier Village in Adrian is set to come to life with antique tractors and all other types of farm machinery the weekend of June 22nd, 23rd and 24th. This year's featured make will be Oliver/Hart-Parr Tractors and Equipment.

There will be the traditional anvil shoot at noon each day along with plenty of food, miniature train rides, steam engine exhibitions, the Buddy Sombart Truck Show and more.

 Here's a look at the schedule:

ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL 

Friday, June 22 - 6:30 PM
Classic Pull to 5500 lbs.
Weigh-in 3:00-5:00 PM sharp

Saturday, June 23 - 6:30 PM
Classic 5500 lbs. and up.
Weigh-in 3:00-5:00 PM sharp

Sunday, June 24 - 3:00 PM
Antique Steel & Rubber
Weigh-in 1:00-2:00 PM sharp

For more information,
call William Reitz 816-297-4416

The honorary "Parade of Power" will be held Saturday and Sunday at 12:10 p.m.

Church services will be held Sunday morning at 10 a.m.

For More Information Contact these folks:
Food Vendors Eric Silver (816) 289-1373
Vendors/Flea Market Matthew Dalzell (816) 529-7138
Tractor Pull/Oliver Feature William Reitz (816) 297-4416
Tractor Display Area Bill Parrish (816) 626-3770
Steam Engines Bill Thurman (816) 293-5816
Truck Display Area David Reynolds (816) 297-8897
Oliver/Hart-Parr William Reitz (816) 297-4416
Other/General Duane Craig (660) 679-4703
Kids Pedal Pull Janice Highley (660) 679-4856
Lawn & Garden Display Fred Lewis (816) 540-2969

"Primative" camping available on the grounds- for info contact the following:

Duane Craig: 660-679-4703  

Bill Parrish: 816-626-3770  email: billparrish203g at aol.com 

 Eric Silver 816-289-1373

More info is available on the WMATAMA web site http://wmatma.com/page2.html

Bank of America to close Butler branch

Bank of America has informed their customers by letter that Bank of American would be closing the Butler branch as of 2 pm on Friday, September 14th. 

Anyone wishing to comment on this proposed banking center closing may file comments with the Licensing Manager, Large Banks, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Licensing, 250 E Street SW, Mail Stop 7-13, Washington, D.C. 20219. This agency does not have the authority to approve or to prevent the closure.

If you are a customer of Bank of America, banking services will be available at the Nevada Banking Center which is located at 401 E. Austin in Nevada. Bank of America assures their customers there will be no interruption in service and you will have access to your accounts at all times.

If you have any questions, please contact them at www.bankofamerica.com or call 800-432-1000.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Attempt made to pass fake bill in Drexel today

This fake bill looks like the real thing. However there
are some simple ways to make sure you don't get a dud

Counterfeiters are at it again, this time striking at the Casey's store in Drexel earlier today. An attempt was made to pass a fake $100 bill and fortunately it was detected before the bill was accepted.

Both business owners and individuals alike need to know how to spot a bad bill- more information is available here http://www.wikihow.com/Detect-Counterfeit-US-Money

If someone attempts to give you a fake bill, contact local police or the Bates County Sheriff's Department at 660-679-3232 immediately.