Proposed horse packing plant in Rockville under fire

A previous attempt to open a plant in Mountain Grove Mo. was met with much resistance as Unified Equine Missouri will now try it again in Rockville, Mo

If Unified Equine is successful in opening the Rockville plant it will be the first in the nation to be opened since Congress restored funding for horse slaughtering plants last year, and is thought to bring as many as 50 jobs to the area.

The company's plans to open a plant in Mountain Grove, Mo was shot down, as local residents didn't like the idea of Unified Equine Missouri slaughtering up to 800 horses a day and shipping the meat to Europe.

While Unified Equine Missouri is moving forward with plans to move into the former Rockville meat packing plant, a Mountain Grove attorney, Cynthia McPherson, wants to stop it in is tracks, as she was instrumental in the effort to block it in Mountain Grove as well.

McPherson is hoping the citizens of Rockville will join her cause- but some say the need for jobs is of utmost importance. Others simply don't like the idea of slaughtering horses for any reason. At this time it is unknown just how many Rockville folks are for the idea or not.

Still, Unified Equine argues that this type of operation is better for aging horses than 'putting them out to pasture', as many horses simply die of neglect, according to head of Unified Equine Missouri, Sue Wallis. She has also noted that Canada, Mexico, Asia and Europe are expanding markets for horse meat and the United States should be no exception. In fact, in an effort to expand their business, Unified Equine is considering a partnership with a Belgian company Chevideco, one of the biggest horse meat suppliers in the world to help bring a Missouri plant to fruition.

McPherson stated in an earlier interview she feels that the jobs won't go to the locals anyway, but will be filled by Hispanics brought in. She also noted that horse slaughtering operations have a terrible track record when it comes to environmental concerns.

Butler Thorco plant closing July 1

Management of Thorco Industries LLC (June 6) informed employees of plans to idle operations at the company’s manufacturing plants in Butler and Cassville, Missouri, effective July 1. Together, the two facilities currently employ 27 people. The company regrets the necessity of this action, which is a result of reduced business levels.

Thorco will continue to provide leading North American retailers with high quality store fixtures and related products and services from its plants in Lamar and Nevada, Missouri.

Thorco manfactured shelves for Wal-Mart Stores.

Obituary - James Enos

James "Jim" Enos, 87, Adrian, Missouri, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church in Adrian, Missouri. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, June 11 at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the James Enos FFA Scholarship Fund or to the church.

5th graduate from Adult Recovery Court this evening

Program proves to be a success as 5th person graduates from Bates County Adult Recovery Court

For those in our community aware of the drug problem facing our teenagers and adults you know the battle but you may not be aware of the Bates County Adult Recovery Court Team that works with those accepted into the program to strive for success as a drug and dependent free citizen of our community.

Each acceptant participates in an 18 month program with the goal of graduation and the dismissal of pending charges upon Graduation from the program. The mission of the Bates County Drug Court Program is to reduce the impact of drug use on the community and the criminal justice system and to assist individuals in breaking the cycle of addiction by incorporating early court intervention, treatment and education to improve the safety and quality of life for all citizens.

Those involved agree to attend 3- NA meetings each week, submit to daily drug testing, attend Pathways for counseling , maintain a job and each participant will agree to appear before Judge Debra Hopkins in Court at least once each week , during phase 1 - to track their success. Each participant has a curfew and a tracker is sent to confirm that this curfew is being kept. Each participant reports to the Probation and Parole Office on a weekly basis.

The team consists of :
The Honorable Debra Hopkins Associate Circuit Judge
Hugh Jenkins, Prosecuting Attorney
Travis Cornelius ,Probation and Parole Officer
Andrea Thiebaund ,Pathways Treatment Provider
Chad Anderson, Bates County Sheriff
Jeff Martin, Public Defender
Debbie Powell, Juvenile Officer
Pat Nilson, Interum Circuit Drug Court Administrator
Diana Rich, CO-R-C Administrator
Donna Morris, CO-R-C Court Administrator and
Matt Weiss, curfew Tracker

The Bates County Adult Recovery Court Team graduated the 5th participant June 7th, of the 27th Circuit Court of Bates County. The teams goal is to strengthen communities, restore hope and rebuild families, proving that people can change, lives can be restored, one person at a time.

We thank them for their service to our community.


-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet and the Bates County Adult Recovery Court Team

D&D Fireworks light the skies on June 30th

It's the 24th year for D&D Fireworks annual 4th of July celebration complete with a huge fireworks display at dusk near Amoret, Mo preceded by an afternoon of fun- there will be a live DJ, food by Memories of Mom Relay for Life team members and much more.

Fireworks will be available for sale starting June 20th at D&D, located on 52 highway 11 miles West of Butler. Note 52 highway is currently closed at Miami creek. A good alternative route is to take F highway West of Passaic to J highway, then south to 52. Keep going South on 52 1 mile and you'll be there.

Remember to show your appreciation for the free display by picking up your trash before leaving. Thanks from the D&D crew in advance for your consideration!

The D&D Fireworks facebook page can be found here https://www.facebook.com/events/279719995455335/

Headhunters in Rich Hill for 4th of July celebration

2012 4th of July T-shirts
are available at Security
Bank in Rich Hill. $13
and up

Where're you going for 4th of July fun? Here's the schedule for the 4 day celebration in Rich Hill Mo:

July 4th
12-3 Car Show
3 pm Parade
3-8 pm Quilit show at Christian Church
4:00 MO-Kan Square Dancing Club
4:30 Salute to the Veterans
5 pm Parade Awards
5 pm Little Miss Firecracker and Miss 4th of July Contest
6 pm Gospel
6:30 Church Basket Auction
8-10 pm "Shake, Rattle, and Roll" Band performs
10 pm Fireworks

July 5th
6:30 Childrens Promenade
6:30-8 Rich Hill FFA Petting Zoo
7 pm Baby Contest
8 pm Minute to Win It Game 

July 6th
6 pm Pie Contest Registration
6:30 Pie Contest
7 pm "World Record Attempt" - Pie Auction
8:30 Talent Contest
7:30 Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament (East Park)

July 7th
9 am Horseshoes (East Park)
6-7:30 Rounders Band
7:30 Raffle Winners Announced
8 pm Kentucky Headhunters
9:30 TBA

Contact Information
Talent Contest and Vendor/Food Booth Information- Sue Cornelius 417-448-3644
Pie Auction: Debbie Bradley 417-395-2141
Questions: Natalea Hoeper 417-395-2770

Pride Amusements will be the carnival again this year, they were also the carnival last year. Wristbands will go on sale very soon at Food Fair and Security Bank. Pride Amusements will be open every night and some of the day of the 4th.

Adrian 4th of July celebration all set...

The Adrian Optimist Club Presents the 2nd Annual Bull Buckout June 30th at the Ferguson Arena at the Adrian City Park. The Bull Buckout will be held in conjunction with the Adrian 4th of July Celebration. The gates will open for the Buckout at 6 pm and will include a full day of 4th of July activities to be held in Adrian as they celebrate the 4th of July on June 30th.

 
To register for the Buckout… you need to call 620-224-7403 before the 5 pm cut off time on June 25th.

Admission to The 2nd annual Adrian Bull Buckout will be $10.00 for adults, children under 12 will get in for $5.00 and children under 5 will be admitted free. 

It's a full day with sand volley ball, bingo at 1:30, airplane prize drop, music and food , fireworks display at dusk. Parade at 10 am ( main street Adrian) lunch after parade at Adrian city park( pork chops and other tasty food) 1-5 pm inflatables, kids games, water slides ( Adrian city Park) Backyard BBQ contest (chicken and ribs only).

Check in for the BBQ contest starts at 7 am with judging at 2 pm. (chicken and ribs only)

Register for Muttin Bustin or 4th of July information call Brandon Bunch 660-200-5863
Sand volleyball, horseshoes or the BBQ contest call Gabe Davis 816-797-6188
Parade call Bryan Reynolds 660-200-5871
Bull Buckout call Eddie Hedrick 660-424-4127
Bull Rider registration call 620-224-7401 (deadline 5 pm June 25th)

-FM 92 the Bullet!

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Besides actual job listings, there is lots of information available for those who need to find the right job on the jobs.mo.gov web site. This includes education, training, valuable career tools and much more.

There's something for everyone- unemployed, agricultural workers, entrepreneurs, youth and veteran programs- visit www.jobs.mo.gov for more info.

-our thanks to Donna Gregory