Friday night football scores

Adrian 41, Rich Hill 0

Butler 43, Van Horn 34

Archie 12, Greenfield 7

Cass-Midway 39, Appleton City 0

Drexel 49, Osceola 14

Sherwood 46, Maranatha Christian Academy 0

Clinton 28, El Dorado Springs 0

Altona 4-H news

The Altona 4-H met on September 12, 2012 at the Altona Community Hall. President, Catie Welliver called the meeting to order and led us in the pledges to the American and 4-H flags. Secretary Jennifer Willerton called the roll and added the new 4-H members. There were 41 members and clover kids present, along with a host of parents. Jennifer also read the minutes from our previous meeting. Katie Frankenfield made the motion to accept the minutes and Bailey Collier seconded the motion. Motion passed. Cameron Tallman read the treasurer’s report. A new bill was given to the club from Colt Cumpton for mowing the yard this summer. Bailey Collier made a motion to pay the bill, Katie Frankenfield seconded the motion. Motion passed. Report of committees: The float committee talked about our float at the Bates County Fair. We received 6th place. Project Group Reports: All projects are complete for the previous year. Chris Cumpton also talked about an upcoming invitation to the horse group. They’ve been invited by the Paint Horse Club to walk in the American Royal Parade and lend support to dignitaries riding in the parade. Old Business: Vanessa Tallman gave a report on how the club did with our annual fundraiser of selling ice cream and cobbler at the Antique Tractor Show. We had a good year. New Business: Cameron Collier made a motion to have a club weenie roast and hayride on October 13th at 6:00 pm; Chris Cumpton volunteered to host the event at their farm. Jessie Lowe seconded the motion. Motion passed. November 14th is our annual club Thanksgiving dinner. Clint Cumpton made the motion to continue this tradition and Case Doody seconded the motion. Each family is to bring two dishes. Vanessa Tallman and Rhonda Walley agreed to co-chair and organize this event and began by passing around food sign-up sheets. Next we elected officers. Our new officers will be: President – Katie Frankenfield, Vice-President – Catie Welliver, Secretary – Jennifer Willerton, Treasurer – Bailey Collier, Reporter – Case Doody, County Council Representatives – The Lowe Family, and Song Leaders – Jessie Lowe, Dani Bolling, Aubrey Oates and Ragen Hendrix. Catie Welliver made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Conrad Walley issued the second. Our next meeting will be the hayride and weenie roast at the Paul and Chris Cumpton Farm on October 13th at 6:00 pm.

Submitted by: Case Doody, Altona 4-H Reporter

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Classes to be held in Butler

From Tammy Roberts, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Missouri Extension

If you want to improve balance, strength and flexibility, come to the Stay Strong Stay Healthy or Advanced Stay Strong Stay Healthy classes. The program will be offered 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 9 thru December 20 at Bates County Memorial Hospital, 615 Nursery Street, in Butler. Advanced Stay Strong Stay Healthy will start at 10:00 a.m. and Stay Strong Stay Healthy will start at 11:00 a.m. Classes will be taught by Tammy Roberts, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist for University of Missouri Extension.

One of the best ways to keep your body and mind functioning at its best is to exercise. Regular exercise improves physical, emotional and mental health. Participation in regular strengthening exercises will help you to build muscle and increase bone density. This helps to prevent frailty and osteoporosis.

The types of exercises you will do in the Stay Strong Stay Healthy classes are easy to learn, safe, and effective. People benefit from strength training in many ways. Some benefits people experience include arthritis relief, improved balance, enhanced flexibility, weight control, stress reduction, decreased depression, reduction in risk for heart disease and help with maintenance of healthy blood sugar levels.

The great thing about the Stay Strong Stay Healthy exercises is that most people can do them. They are great if you are 39 or 89 years old. You change the amount of weights you use to make it work for your individual needs. Many people report they can tell they have increased strength or flexibility after just three weeks of doing the exercises.

The minimum number of participants is 10. Registration is $50 and is due by October 5. Some participants will need a physician’s approval to participate. Please call the Extension office at 660-679-4167 for more information or to receive a flier and registration form.

Two mile jump will raise money to help stop child abuse...

The Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri together with the Skydive Kanas City announce the kick-off to the 3rd Annual Take an Extreme Step to Stop Child Abuse event.

This unique fundraiser will send 3 Butler men to the skies to jump for the cause. Jim Scott, Brad Powell and Larry Beckham along with the Prosecuting Attorney of Vernon County, will join jumpers at the Butler Airport for a skydive for the Child Abuse Center.

Each of these 3 men is now raising pledges for the jump… with the proceeds donated to the Children’s Center. In its first 2 years, the "Extreme Step to Stop Child Abuse" fundraiser has been able to donate over twenty thousand dollars in support of the fight to stop child abuse in our communities. These funds are used to help support the ever growing needs of each community’s children’s advocacy center in their efforts to stop child abuse, yet provide victims with the services they need during a tragic time in their lives.

By raising money and taking the extreme step from over two miles above the earth, you pledge dollars will be supporting the programs and services offered by the sunflower House and The children’s Center in Southwest Missouri. All donations no matter how big or small make a difference in the lives of the children that need these services.

Jim Scott, Brad Powell and Larry Beckham are asking for your donations and pledges as the Skydive for the cause. To donate www.extremestep.com and select the jumper of your choice to donate. The date and time of jump are yet to be announced…. For now we know it will be September 22nd or 23rd at the Butler Airport. Exact time and date to be announced at a later date.

-FM 92 the Bullet

Butler JH volleyball scores from last night...

The Butler Junior High Volleyball vs Clinton B team won 2 out of the 2 games they played. The scores were 25-21 and 25-11. The A team lost both sets but the games were intense. The scores were 25-19 and 26-24. Both teams played very well against some really tough competitition.

Two injured in accident north of Passaic last night

Two drivers received minor injuries in a two car accident on 71 highway about a mile north of Passaic last night around 9:10 p.m. According to the MSHP report, a Ford pickup driven by Christine D. Lamberth, 33, of Joplin Mo. was attempting to pass a southbound Ford Fusion driven by Susie A. Church, 51, of Butler and struck the Church vehicle, sending both off the road into a field.

Both drivers were transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment. The Missouri Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Adrian fire department and the Bates County Sheriff's Department.

Your weekend planner...

Today
Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 66. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.


Saturday
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 68. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Appleton City city wide garage sales

Bates County Elks Car Show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge in Butler

Bates County Career Women's Forum at the First Assembly of God Church in Butler, must be preregistered. Contact Alice Jennings at What to Wear in Butler for info.

Butler Parks and Rec Coed softball tournament

Sunday
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 72. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Kickoff of National Farm Safety Week

Butler Parks and Rec Coed softball tournament

Monday
Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 79. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Butler City Wide Cleanup begins for residences south of Fort Scott street

If you would like something added to the planner, send us an email at bateswire@hotmail.com 

Accident just north of Passaic

Adrian fire department first responders are on the scene of what appears to be a two car accident with multiple injuries on 71 highway about one mile north of Passaic. One vehicle is off the west side of the roadway in a field.

Bates County EMS and the highway patrol will be arriving on the scene shortly. Expect delays if traveling through the area.