Small Steps to Build the Economy

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

Navigating the obstacle course of a downturned economy is difficult, to say the least. I know many people in the 31st District and across the state are preparing for back-to-school shopping and the crunch on the wallet that comes with it. However, Missouri does offer a program that can help alleviate at least some of the stress that comes with sending kids back to school.

The Back to School Sales Tax Holiday, as the name implies, is a three-day period during which certain back-to-school purchases are exempt from sales tax. The dates for the 2012 event are Friday, Aug. 3, through Sunday, Aug. 5. Items typically included are clothing, school supplies, computers, and some computer accessories.

Free physicals at Adrian school

ATTENTION ATHLETES!
Free physicals for athletes will be August 2 at 6:00 p.m. at the Adrian school by the library and nurse's room.

Mass distribution reminder...

A Mass distribution will be held tomorrow 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 709 West Dakota Butler.

The Butler Food Pantry is needing donations of plastic bags and bottled water for the volunteers that will be working the Mass distribution tomorrow- if you can donate please stop by or call 660-679-3951.

Safety Fair coming August 6th...

The Bates County Health Center in Butler is Going out-of-this-world for your health. The 10th Annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair will be Monday August 6th from 3to 7 pm. The Health and Safety Fair will be held at the Bates County Fairgrounds Youth Building. There will be booths of all kinds, games, prizes, and hot dogs, chips and drinks.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Circuit Court news

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 

Diana L Rich, Clerk 

July 23-27, 2012

St v. Deanthony Scott Terrell, Felony possession of controlled substance, set for 8-20-12.

St v. Randy J Ragan, Felony non-support, set for 9-17-12.

St. vs. Randy J Ragan, Felony non-support, set for 9-17-12.

Timothy Brit Engelhardt v Cheri Renee Engelhardt, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Bobby L Berry & Shirley L Berry vs. Redline Recovery Services LLC & Pentagroup Financial, LLC, Petition filed.

St v. Jeff L Scrogham, I: Felony possession of controlled substance-marijuana; II: Felony possession of controlled substance—methamphetamines, found guilty, given SIS, placed on probation for 4 years, Defe. to pay court costs including $150 on costs of State Forensic Laboratory account, Defe. To get counseling/treatment as directed, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, to perform 200 hours of community service, to spend 10 days in Bates Co Jail as shock detention and pay board bill.

St v. Dana Scrogham, I: Felony possession of controlled substance-marijuan; II: Felony possession of controlled substance—methamphetamines, found guilty, given SIS, placed on probation for 4 years, Defe. To pay court costs including $150 on costs of State Forensic Laboratory account, Defe. To get counseling/treatment as directed, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, to perform 200 hours of community service, to spend 10 days in Bates Co Jail as shock detention and
To pay board bill.

St v. Natasha Danielle Perkins, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, to pay court costs including $150 on State Forensic Laboratory Account, to attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches.

St v. Natasha Danielle Perkins, Felony receiving stolen property, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, to pay court costs including board bill and restitution, to attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches.

Free sports physicals this coming Monday

Free Physicals at Butler High School:
Girls 6 pm July 30th
Boys 6 pm July 31st 

Free to those participating in sports 2012-2013
Adrian, Appleton City, Ballard, Butler, Hudson, Hume, Miami, Rich Hill

Considering homeschooling your children?

Attention homeschoolers living in the Butler, Harrisonville, Nevada Areas:

Families for Home Education will be presenting a Homeschool Helps Seminar in Butler, MO. Whether you are just considering homeschooling, need encouragement, are teaching a junior high or high school student, or are teaching a struggling learner, come join us.

Friday, July 27, 2012
6:30-9:30pm
Community First Bank “Community Room” (downstairs)
915 W. Ft. Scott St.
Butler, MO

Classes will include:
Homeschool 101
Homeschooling Through High School
Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner

There is no charge for this event. This is a service provided by Missouri's state homeschooling organization, Families for Home Education.

For more information contact:
Al and Sheryl Schmidt
FHE Region 6 Directors
417-859-7908
1-877-696-6343 ext. 62
fheregion6east@gmail.com
www.fhe-mo.org

Details on house fire in Butler yesterday

Report from Butler Fire Chief Jim Henry

On Wed., July 25th at approximately 4:00 P.M., the Butler Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 500 blk. of W. Ohio St.

On arrival, a fire was found in the attic area of a 2 1/2 story, wood frame residential structure, with heavy smoke coming from the roof area.

An interior attack was initiated and the fire was declared under control at approximately 4:21 P.M.

Crews remained on the scene until 5:35 P.M. conducting overhaul.

There was fire and smoke damage to the attic area, some rafters, and roof decking, along with items stored in the attic. There was some minor water damage to the second floor.

The temperature at the time exceeded 100 degrees, and crews were rotated out for rehab on a frequent basis.

Adrian Fire Dept. responded under automatic mutual aid, and Rich Hill Fire Dept. was put on standby in their station.

Bates Co. EMS responded a unit for standby, and Butler P.D. and Bates Co. S.O. provided traffic control.