CPR classes start next week in Butler

The Bates County Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that CPR classes will be offered over the next two months:

Wednesday June 20th 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday June 29th 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wednesday August 1st 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday August 20th 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

There will also be a Community First Aid/CPR/AED class on Monday, July 23rd 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

You must register in advance to participate and there will be 12 persons in each class. For info and to sign up call Cheryl at 660-200-7046.

The above dates will also be published on the Bates County Live Community Calendar.

-our thanks to Bates County Memorial Hospital

Low flying jet remains a mystery

From the desk of Doug Mager, Editor of Bates County Live


Last Thursday evening a large flying object was seen in the skies over Butler but it was not a UFO. In fact, the object was readily identified as a four engine jet that made a turn to the west somewhere in the vicinity of southwest Butler. It then proceeded westward out of sight, flying at a very low "we could count the passenger windows" altitude.

Many who witnessed the event waited for an earth shattering explosion to follow. But fortunately, that never happened.

So, it remains a mystery. After all, we don't see a lot of jets buzzing in and out of Bates County, making this a very unusual occurrence.

Bates County Live made a call to local pilot/instructor/all around guy Leroy Cook. After all, he should know about this, right? Oddly enough he answered our call with a question- "Do you know why that jet was flying low over Butler last Thursday?" in a rather tounge-in-cheek fashion. "You're the news guys, you know all about it, right?" he chuckled.

While Leroy is very well known in the world of piloting and goings on at the Butler airport, the FAA doesn't feel there's a need to notify him about everything that happens in the skies over Bates County...

Being a pilot myself, Leroy confirmed my suspicions that the aircraft probably was performing a 'missed approach' procedure. Since Butler has a VOR (a navigational aid for airplanes) located near Virginia on 52 highway, the missed approach procedure requires a turn for aircraft towards the VOR (West in this case) so the aircraft can get it's bearings for another approach if desired- as may have been the case last Thursday.

Although there is no record that the plane came back to Butler and landed, it is quite possible they were either training or simply decided to go elsewhere.

Bates County participates in prescription discount program

Bates County participates in the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program. Since its inception in 2007, Bates County residents have realized a savings of over $25,000.00.

The NACo Prescription Discount Card Program is a free program for county residents to receive an average of 24% savings on their prescriptions. Everyone is eligible for the card. There are no age or income restrictions. The card can be used by the uninsured, underinsured, seniors and even pets! One card can cover an entire family! Nine out of 10 pharmacies accept the card out of a network of more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide.

Simply present your card at any participating retail pharmacy and start saving! You and your family may use your card any time your prescription is not covered by insurance. There are no restrictions or limits on how many times you may use your card.

Visit www.nacorx.org to look up a participating pharmacy, get a price estimate for your prescription, or check drug interactions. You can even print your prescription discount card online for instant savings! For more information, call toll free 877.321.2652.

A prescription discount card is NOT insurance. Rather, it is a simple way to save money on prescriptions not covered by insurance.

Adrian football sponsoring golf tournament June 23rd

The 5th Annual Blackhawk Football Golf Tournament will be held at Blackberry Trails Golf Course in Archie, Saturday June 23rd. The shotgun Start will be at 8:30 am. The Blackhawk Football Golf tournament will be a 2 person scramble with cart rental set at $100.00 per team.

For more information contact George Bruto at 660-227-9013 or coachbruto@gmail.com or Tyson Basore 660-351-1866 tyson.basore@adrian.k12.mo.us

One of the Adrian Football Coaches can provide an entry form or to be a hole sponsor. Limited space is available. 

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Butler Police Department weekly report

June 4th - Walk in stolen property report taken; shoplifting at Corner Hardware; theft in the 200 block of S. Mechanic; theft in the 300 block of S. Delaware; accident on the square; well being check at Fran Apts; accident at Sonic; tresspassing in the 500 block of N. Main; well being check at Fran Apts.

June 5th - Disturbance in the 800 block of S. Birch; keep the peace in the 400 block of S. Main; assault in the 100 block of S. Fulton; animal complaint in the 300 block of S. Water.

June 6th - Prowler call in the 600 block of Parkview; small child in street near Ohio and Water; 911 hang up in the 1000 block of W. Mill; animal complaint in the 300 block of W. Fort Scott; trespassing in the 800 block of W. Ohio; open door on the square.

June 7th - Alarm at the high school; disturbance at Prime Time; disturbance in the 800 block of Wix Lane; accident at Subway parking lot; 911 call near Orange and Pine; disturbance in the 300 block of W. Harrison.

June 8th - Alarm at high school; theft in the 100 block of E. Chestnut; accident in the 200 block of N. Orange; 911 hang up on Fort Scott; 911 hang up a swimming pool; keep the peace in the 400 block of S. Mechanic; harassment report taken in the 300 block of W. Fort Scott; well being check in the 300 block of W. Fort Scott.

June 9th - Alarm at Typhoon Bay car wash; medical assist in the 800 block of Parkview; animal complaint in the 800 block of Wix Lane; alarm in the 800 block of E. Nursery; theft from vehicle in the 600 block of E. Fort Scott; leave without pay at the Filling Station; disturbance in the 800 block of Wix Lane; animal complaint in the 700 block of N. Delaware; keep the peace at South Park; subject check at South Park; noise complaint at the Black Angus.

June 10th - Trespassing in the 400 block of S. Broadway; accident in the 500 block of S. Main; investigation at Casey's on Orange St; civil stand by; medical assist in the 200 block of E. Pine; disturbance in the 300 block of W. Harrison; disturbance in the 400 block of N. Fulton.

June 11th - Trespassing in the 200 block of N. Prospect; walk in theft report taken; 911 medical assist at Dialysis clinic; walk in accident report taken; runaway juvenile reported; disturbance in the 300 block of W. Adams; DFS investigation in the 100 block of S. High.

Amendment safeguards future attempts to regulate farm dust

McCaskill continues battle against 'unreasonable' regulations on farmers

WASHINGTON – After waging a successful battle against unreasonable proposals to regulate farm dust and teenagers who work on family farms and ranches, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill today moved to amend the Farm Bill to include strong new safeguards against any future attempts at unnecessary and burdensome federal rules on farmers and ranchers.

McCaskill introduced an amendment to the Farm Bill that would dramatically strengthen the authority of a farm policy advisory position at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—a position that currently exists, but that is not required by law. McCaskill’s measure would establish a framework in which that official would serve as an important check against new unnecessary federal regulations that would negatively impact agriculture.

“We can keep batting down each unreasonable or unneeded regulation on our farms and ranches like a game of whack-a-mole, or we can tackle the root issue head on—that farmers and ranchers need a seat at the table when these decisions are made,” McCaskill said. “That’s exactly the gap my plan would bridge—by making sure the EPA has an in-house agriculture advisor at all times, and giving that position real authority. That way, before any new rule can be issued that will affect the jobs and livelihoods of farming families across rural America, whoever thinks the rule is a good idea would be forced to hear—and respond to—some common sense from folks who know the business of agriculture.”

McCaskill’s amendment would require the EPA’s Chief Agriculture Counsel to weigh in on behalf of farmers and ranchers on any proposed new regulations that would have a significant impact on agriculture, and would require the EPA Administrator to issue a written response to any concerns raised by the advisor. McCaskill also introduced a separate amendment today, along with Sen. Amy Klobochar (D-Minn.), which would allow the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to appoint farmers or ranchers to the EPA’s Science Advisory Board, doubling the number of members with a background in agriculture serving on the Board.

The Farm Bill currently being debated in the Senate would protect agriculture jobs and reduce the national deficit by $23 billion by streamlining and consolidating federal programs and ending unnecessary farm subsidies, while preserving important resources for farm and ranch families and strengthening the crop insurance program—issues which are critical to the livelihoods of Missouri’s farmers and ranchers.

McCaskill also renewed her support today for two other proposals that would bar the federal government from issuing future rules regulating farm dust and limit the ability of teenagers to work on family farms and ranches. McCaskill is also supporting an amendment to prohibit the EPA from requiring duplicative permits for pesticide use.

1st Annual Firefighter Challenge coming to Butler

The Butler Fire Department will be hosting the 1st Annual Firefighter Challenge this Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until approximately 3:00 P.M. on the Wilson Tire parking lot ( Old Walmart lot ).

The event is open to all fire departments in Bates County and will include miscellaneous challenges. All of these challenges relate directly to firefighting, and will be used as a training tool to assist the departments in working together, as well as a competition. Deputy Fire Chief Jason Bennett has been working for some time to create challenges that will be beneficial for training.

Departments will be competing for a "Traveling Trophy" to be given to the winner of the competition each year.

The public is invited to come and watch the competition, with parking on the west side of the lot.

-our thanks to Butler Fire Chief Jim Henry

Obituary - Harold Boehler

Mass of Christian Burial for Harold Boehler will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2012 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Butler, Missouri with Father John Bolderson officiating. Rosary will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, June 14 followed by visitation from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Heartland Hospice or Ballard F.F.A.

Harold Joseph Boehler, age 78 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in Butler. He was born January 15, 1934 to Fred and Mary Gieselman Boehler in Urich, Missouri. Harold is survived by his wife, Mildred Boehler of Butler, Missouri; two sons, Michael Boehler and wife Jana of Olathe, Kansas and Steven Kent Boehler and wife Glenda of Leawood, Kansas; one daughter, Debra Zellmer-Zey and husband Doug of Nixa, Missouri; one brother, John Boehler and wife Emila of Albuquerque, New Mexico; three sisters, Clara Koch of Butler, Missouri, Rosana Greufe of Montrose, Missouri and Marcella Hillerman of Independence, Missouri; and ten grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Henry, Leonard and Walter; two sisters, Christina Studdard and Loretta Cook; and a son-in-law, Greg Zellmer.