Obituary - Clarence "Junior" Nichol

Junior's wishes were to be cremated. Private family inurnment at a later date at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri.

Clarence Robert Nichol Jr., age 62 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born March 6, 1950 to Clarence Robert Sr. and Sarah Rachel Myers Nichol in Adrian, Missouri.

“Junior” is survived by his wife, Sherry Nichol of Butler, Missouri; two sons, Shawn Nichol of Butler, Missouri and Russell Nichol and wife Keri of Independence, Missouri; two brothers, Richard Nichol and wife Nita of Adrian, Missouri and Gary Nichol and wife Betty of Archie, Missouri; one sister, Mary Lou Tyler and husband Lester of Adrian, Missouri; and four grandchildren, Savana, Jewelia, Jasmine and Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Linda Kay Mincheff.

Local youth goes out of his way to help food pantry...

The Butler community water drive has been a huge success…. After teenager, Ryan Dancer of Amoret, heard about the need for bottled water at the Food Pantry… he went into high gear and created a drive for donations by asking businesses to contribute $4 dollars for a case of water. He then picked up the donated cash and made trips to purchase the water himself and deliver to the Pantry.  The water drive has already made available over 50 cases of bottled water for those in need. Thank you to those generous enough to contribute. 

And a  big thank you goes to Ryan for contributing to the community with his time and energy. If you would like to donate to the cause, contact Ryan at 660-925-3233

House fire near Amsterdam deemed a controlled burn

Around 7:30 this morning a large column of smoke appeared on the horizon near the Miami school and early reports indicated that a house was completely involved in fire. Mid America Live has spoken to the owner of the property and found that it was intentionally set by the homeowner as the structure was in serious disrepair.

Local fire departments were notified of the burn and no injuries or other property damage was reported.

Prepping Pastures for Next Year

“The most economical forage harvesters you have are livestock. They don’t need diesel and they drive themselves,” says Pat Miller, University of Missouri Extension Agronomy specialist. She recommends producers start planning now to increase their forage for next year. It has been noted that low fertility fields are more likely to have stands reduced following a drought. So once we have enough rain to allow the soil to be probed, Miller suggests taking a soil test. A good test consists of 20 to 30 six-inch cores taken from the field and mixed together. For more information, see guide MU Extension guide sheet G9217. Many pastures receive only nitrogen fertilizer annually and, over time, phosphate and potash levels go down. 

Get your booth now for the Amsterdam Jubilee...

The Amsterdam Jubilee will be held Saturday September 22nd. If you would like to rent booth space for the Arts and Crafts Festival contact Pam at 660-200-2040 or Kim at 660-679-5909.

Booths rent for $25.00 with electricity and $20.00 without electricity and are 10 x 10 feet.  For more information send an email to amsterdamjubilee@yahoo.com.

More information, including this year's Jubilee schedule will be posted in the near future.

Butler City Wide Garage Sale Sept. 8th

The Butler City Wide Garage Sale date is set for September 8th in Butler. All Garage Sales must register with the Chamber of Commerce by the map publication date of August 22nd. The cost for a Garage Sale Permit is $10.00. 

Maps will be published with all sale in the area and ready for pick up before the sale date. More information will be available by clicking the Community Calendar link at the top of the Mid America Live home page.

Meet the Butler Bears tonight...

The Butler Bear Backers invite you to the Butler City Park for a meet and greet… All of the Butler Bear Players will be at the City Park to sign autographs. The FCCLA will be serving Brats and Hot dogs and Cookies for five dollars…. It all happens at 6 p.m. tonight at the Butler City Park. 

The first Butler Bears game will hit the field Friday night August 24th as they play the Adrian Blackhawks on home turf.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Body of missing Overland Park man found near Amsterdam

The body of an Overland Park Kansas man missing for nearly a week was located this afternoon near Amsterdam. The Missouri Highway Patrol and the Bates County Sheriff's Department were alerted of a red Toyota Highlander in a field just east of Amsterdam on J highway, and upon arrival found the body of 66-year-old David Dotson inside.

A Silver Alert was issued for Dotson on August 9 when he went missing from his home. His family was concerned because he was an insulin-dependent diabetic.

Dotson regularly came to the area to fish and visit with friends. Obituary information will be posted as it becomes available.