Southwest District -- Classes are beginning in schools all across the Ozarks in mid-August, and drivers are urged to be ready for increased student and parent traffic, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Many schools are located on or near state roads.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Mediacom customers to see rate increase by Fall
Butler City Council news from August 7th meeting
Our hot and dry weather is a problem in more ways than one. The Butler water department had repaired 17 water line breaks in the past ten days, unless there have been more since this writing. The reason is that as the earth dries, it reduces in size, and as it settles, it causes water lines to break.
Also, the Butler Light Plant has operated during peak heat conditions for three hours on June 26th, and two hours on the 29th. Just one more reason to be pleased that Butler has the equipment to help generate power during peak times.
Our hot and dry weather is a problem in more ways than one. The Butler water department had repaired 17 water line breaks in the past ten days, unless there have been more since this writing. The reason is that as the earth dries, it reduces in size, and as it settles, it causes water lines to break.
Also, the Butler Light Plant has operated during peak heat conditions for three hours on June 26th, and two hours on the 29th. Just one more reason to be pleased that Butler has the equipment to help generate power during peak times.
Minor storm damage reported around the county
A much welcomed cold front moved into our area early last evening, and with it came a mixed bag of reports that ranged from dime sized hail near Amsterdam, to half dollar sized hail in other parts of the county along with varied rain amounts.
F Highway was temporarily blocked by a fallen tree about 7 miles west of Passaic, while 18 Highway east of Adrian also blocked by a tree and other debris. There was at least one grass fire started by lightning- fortunately, the rain snuffed it out before firefighters arrived.
Most importantly, we did get some much needed rain, with the average reported amount to be a little less than 1/2 inch. More good news- temps are expected to average around 90 through the first part of next week...
5K run coming Sept. 22
Miami FCCLA is hosting a 5K run on Sept 22 beginning at 2pm (check in at 1:30) during the Amsterdam Jubilee Celebration. Registration forms can be picked up at any of our sponsors: GOLD sponsors- Orphantiques in Amsterdam, Caskey, Hopkins & Wilhelmus, SILVER-Citizens Bank (Amsterdam
location), BRONZE-DSWA Certified Public Accountants, Dave's Quality Auto, WATER SPOT SPONSOR-Community First Bank (Butler Location). Registration forms also available at: In Amsterdam, McBee's General Store & Leona's, in Butler at Absolute Archery, NAPA. You can also find them online (you wil need to print out and mail) at www.miami-eagles.k12.mo.us look under the FCCLA tab, or email scrawford4@marykay.com.
location), BRONZE-DSWA Certified Public Accountants, Dave's Quality Auto, WATER SPOT SPONSOR-Community First Bank (Butler Location). Registration forms also available at: In Amsterdam, McBee's General Store & Leona's, in Butler at Absolute Archery, NAPA. You can also find them online (you wil need to print out and mail) at www.miami-eagles.k12.mo.us look under the FCCLA tab, or email scrawford4@marykay.com.
Come out and join us for a fun filled day. Registration forms and payment
need to be received by Sept. 1 to guarantee a t-shirt.
need to be received by Sept. 1 to guarantee a t-shirt.
-our thanks to Shannon Crawford
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect (this is not a typo!)
Bates County and surrounding areas are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch (no kidding) through tomorrow...
Today
Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 100F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Today
Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 100F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Local students enjoy special honor...
Michelle Newsome and Nathan Oates had the honor of participating in the Lions All-State Band
2012 MISSOURI LIONS ALL-STATE BAND
The 2012 Missouri Lions All-State Band is under the direction of Lion Steve Eubanks, retired Director of Bands at Jefferson City. Assisting him is Lion Tom Higgins, retired Director of Bands for Linn School District, T.J. Higgins, Director of Bands for Linn School District, and Miss Lindsey Spillman of Bolivar, Mo.
This year's band camp was held on base in Ft. Leonard Wood from June 24-June 28. The band gave a farewell concert and was treated to a bar-b-cue by the Fort Leonard Wood Lions. They traveled by buses to St. Joseph and performed a concert. They traveled on to Cameron, MO, and performed a concert for the veterans at The Veteran's Home. From there the band traveled to Rapid City, SD. In South Dakota they got to see many of the sights and a great time was had by everyone. Due to the fire in Colorado the committee made arrangements to visit Omaha, NE. The band was able to enjoy the sights while they were there as well.
-our thanks to PDG Lion Ron Koppelmann, Jr.,Committee Chair, State Band Committee and Sherri Oates
2012 MISSOURI LIONS ALL-STATE BAND
The 2012 Missouri Lions All-State Band is under the direction of Lion Steve Eubanks, retired Director of Bands at Jefferson City. Assisting him is Lion Tom Higgins, retired Director of Bands for Linn School District, T.J. Higgins, Director of Bands for Linn School District, and Miss Lindsey Spillman of Bolivar, Mo.
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| Michelle Newsome and Nathan Oates |
This year's band camp was held on base in Ft. Leonard Wood from June 24-June 28. The band gave a farewell concert and was treated to a bar-b-cue by the Fort Leonard Wood Lions. They traveled by buses to St. Joseph and performed a concert. They traveled on to Cameron, MO, and performed a concert for the veterans at The Veteran's Home. From there the band traveled to Rapid City, SD. In South Dakota they got to see many of the sights and a great time was had by everyone. Due to the fire in Colorado the committee made arrangements to visit Omaha, NE. The band was able to enjoy the sights while they were there as well.
-our thanks to PDG Lion Ron Koppelmann, Jr.,Committee Chair, State Band Committee and Sherri Oates
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| Lions All-State Band with the legendary SR-71 Lockheed Blackbird in the background |
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Primary Election Results August 7, 2012
TIONA ENTERPRISE
INSIDE THE HISTORICAL INN HOTEL BUILDING
ON THE BUTLER SQUARE
660-679-4197
CASKEY HOPKIN AND WILHELMUS LAW FIRM
8 NORTH DELAWARE
WEST SIDE OF THE BUTLER SQUARE
660-679-4161
SOUTHSIDE CAFÉ
27 DAKOTA STREET
SOUTHSIDE OF THE BUTLER SQUARE
660-679-5400
COOK INSURANCE
7 NORTH MAIN ST.
EAST SIDE OF THE BUTLER SQUARE
660-679-6188
PRIMARY ELECTION
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
AUGUST 7, 2012
THESE TOTALS ARE FOR
BATES COUNTY RESULTS ONLY
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
FOR U. S. SENATOR
CLAIRE McCASKILL:798
FOR GOVERNOR
JEREMIAH W. (JAY) NIXON:840
CLAY THUNDERHAWK:67
WILLIAM B. CAMPBELL:67
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
SUSAN MONTEE:453
DENNIS WEISENBURGER:83
FRED KRATKY:22
BECKY LEE PLATTNER:62
JUDY BAKER:82
SARA LAMPE:41
JACKIE TOWNES McGEE:26
BILL (WILLIAM) HAAS:74
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE
JASON KANDER:815
MD RABBI ALAM:52
FOR STATE TREASURER
CLINT ZWEIFEL:769
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL
CHRIS KOSTER:860
FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 4
TERESA HENSLEY:802
FOR STATE SENATOR
DISTRICT 31
BURTON:762
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 56
PATTY JOHNSON:30
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 57
DON BULLOCK:31
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE
DISTRICT 27
JAMES K. JOURNEY:820
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
NORTHERN DISTRICT
JIM SCOTT:538
HARRY NITCHALS:102
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
SOUTHERN DISTRICT
LARRY BERRY:212
BRANDON S. PLUNKETT:106
FOR SHERIFF
CHAD ANDERSON:868
FOR ASSESSOR
ROGER L. PRUDEN:879
FOR COLLECTOR/TREASURER
JIM (JIMMY) PLATT:906
FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR
SHARON CUMPTON:857
FOR CORONER
GARY L. SCHOWENGERDT:885
FOR SURVEYOR
WILLIAM C. LETHCHO:851
REPUBLICAN PARTY
FOR U. S. SENATOR
JERRY BECK:67
TODD AKIN: 567
SARAH STEELMAN:720
JOHN G. BRUNNER:468
MARK MEMOLY:13
MARK PATRICK LODES:9
ROBERT (BOB) POOLE:32
HECTOR MALDONADO:13
FOR GOVERNOR
JOHN D. WEILER:238
DAVID (DAVE) SPENCE:1103
BILL RANDLES:232
FRED SAUER:187
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
CHARLES W. KULLMANN:113
BRAD LAGER:764
PETER KINDER:765
MIKE CARTER:153
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE
SCOTT RUPP:497
SHANE SCHOELLER:477
BILL STOUFFER:702
FOR STATE TREASURER
COLE McNARY:1415
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL
ED MARTIN:1229
ADAM LEE WARREN:407
FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 4
VICKY HARTZLER:1627
BERNIE MOWINSKI:299
FOR STATE SENATOR
DISTRICT 31
SCOTT LARGENT:857
ED EMERY:902
DAVE MORRIS:162
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 56
CHRIS MOLENDORP:49
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 57
WANDA BROWN:46
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 126
RANDY PIKE:1376
BARBARA YORK:371
BILL YARBERRY:93
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
NORTHERN DISTRICT
HAROLD G. WEIL:1119
FOR CORONER
GREG D. MULLINAX:1507
LIBERTARIAN PARTY
FOR U. S. SENATOR
JONATHAN DINE:4
FOR GOVERNOR
JIM HIGGINS:4
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
MATTHEW COPPLE:4
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE
CISSE W. SPRAGINS:4
FOR STATE TREASURER
SEAN O'TOOLE:4
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL
DAVE BROWNING:4
FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 4
HERSCHEL L. YOUNG:2
THOMAS HOLBROOK:2
CONSTITUTION PARTY
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
CYNTHIA L. DAVIS:3
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE
JUSTIN HARTER:3
FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 4
GREG COWAN:3
NON-PARTISAN ISSUE
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 2
Proposed by the 96th General Assembly
(First Regular Session) HJR2
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to
ensure:
Ů That the right of Missouri citizens to
express their religious beliefs shall not be
infringed;
Ů That school children have the right to pray
and acknowledge God voluntarily in their schools;
and
Ů That all public schools shall display the Bill
of Rights of the United States Constitution.
It is estimated this proposal will result in little or no
costs or savings for state and local governmental
entities.
YES:2628
NO:354
CITY OF BUTLER
QUESTION
Shall the City of Butler, Missouri, impose a sales
tax of one-eighth of one percent (1/8 of 1%) on the
receipts from all retail sales of property or services
within the City which are subject to taxation by the
State of Missouri under the provisions of Sections
144.010 to 144.525, RSMo, for the purpose of
providing revenues for the operation of the
municipal fire department of the City?
YES:556
NO:172
This might bug you...
Earlier today we found this super-sized praying mantis taking a break on the vehicle next to ours- just a guess, but the critter appeared to be close to 5 inches long. It took to the air before we could get an exact measurement...
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