Bob Gunn Memorial Tournament April 21st

The 21^st Annual Bob Gunn Memorial Tournament is set for Sunday April 21^st. Registration is required and is open to anyone 18 years old or older.

 The Bob Gunn Golf Tournament will be a $10,000.00 hole in one contest with 5 flights and 3 places. Tee times will be assigned, you must have a cart and they will be available. Check in time will be 30 minutes prior to Tee Time.

 Contact any Adrian Lions Club Member or send your check or money order to: Adrian Lions Club P.O. Box 81 in Adrian. Do not send cash and there will not be any refunds. That’s the 21^st Annual Bob Gun Memorial Golf Tournament Sunday April 21^st.

From the office of Wanda Brown 116th District State Representative

 House Approves Sunshine Law Extension to Protect Schools
 

 This week we approved legislation on the House floor to allow schools and hospitals to keep their security plans and measures out of the hands of those who would misuse the information. The bill comes in response to a section of Missouri’s Sunshine Law that expired at the end of 2012 that exempted security procedures and plans from the open records law. Reinstating the exemption is an important step to take to ensure the methods schools use to keep children safe remain private.
 
The bill would reinstate the exemption and give schools the peace of mind to know their security procedures cannot be obtained by what is known as a Sunshine request. Specifically, it would make the exemption to Missouri’s open records law permanent. The exemption protects the key security procedures used by schools, hospitals and courthouses from being released to the public.
 
In the wake of the tragedy that took place in Connecticut, we must make absolutely certain our schools are as safe and secure as possible. I look for the legislature to move this piece of legislation quickly through the process so this important change becomes law as soon as possible.
  

Voter ID Measure Receives House Approval

 
Legislation to require photo identification to vote was approved in committee last week and this week received approval from the full House of Representatives. The premise of the bill is a very simple one – if you show up at the polling place to cast your vote, you should be able to prove that you are who you say you are. It’s a measure meant to protect the sanctity of the voting process and to ensure that every vote counts by removing the potential for fraud from the elections process.
 
The photo ID requirement is one we have seen several other states adopt over the years. While some may claim it is meant to prevent some voters from going to the polling place, the opposite is actually true. In Indiana, where they put a photo ID requirement in place in 2008, they’ve actually seen voter turnout improve. In fact, it was a professor from our own University of Missouri who did a study that showed voter turnout increased after the law was in place. It’s a positive change I think can be attributed to the fact voters in Indiana had more confidence that the voting process was fair and free from fraud with the requirement in place.
 
This year we will work to give voters the chance to approve a similar system here in Missouri. The bills are making their way through the process now and I’ll do my best to keep you updated as they take major steps forward in the coming weeks.
  

Benevolent Tax Credit Bill Moves through House (HB 87)

 
 The Missouri House of Representatives passed legislation last week that would reauthorize several tax credits designed to encourage donations to charitable organizations. These benevolent tax credits that help organizations like food pantries, pregnancy resource centers and child advocacy centers expired last year.
 
My colleagues and I in the House tried to extend the programs during the 2012 session, but the issue was ultimately tied to other tax credit programs that were the source of extensive debate in the Senate. This year we hope to separate the issue and keep the focus on the many benefits the charitable tax credit programs provide to the people of Missouri.
 
The credits encourage private donations to these worthy causes by lowering the state income tax burden for those who donate. In effect, a donor would get back half of their donation to a charitable cause in the form of a credit to the state income tax they owe. It’s a program that worked well over the years and one that costs the state less than $3 million each year.
 
The truth is that our non-profit organizations do amazing work for the people of Missouri who need help, and we want them and the many other benevolent non-profits to have the opportunity to continue their work. We can give them a helping hand by restoring the tax credits that encourage Missourians to give to these worthy causes.
 
With our passage of the bill, it now moves to the Senate for consideration. Given the fact the Senate has already approved a similar bill, I think it’s safe to say we will see some form of this legislation on the governor’s desk sooner rather than later.

Happenings in Hume

Hume News

      The Hume After-Prom committee will be hosting a Taco Feed in the Multi-purpose room on February 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  The after-prom committee works hard for the kids to have a safe and fun time after their prom.

      The Sophomore Class at Hume is sponsoring a benefit basketball game on Friday, March 1^.  The Junior High and High School students will play faculty and community members.  There will be activities with prizes for the elementary students.  Admission will be charged and a concession stand provided.

       The Hume PTO is collecting Box Top Labels and Best Choice Labels. But now, they are starting to collect Food Fair receipts (Rich Hill Store Only).  Food Fair will give our school $250.00 for joining this collection plus, they will match one dollar to every hundred dollars spent.  So, what you need to do is save yours, your neighbors and family/friends Food Fair receipts.  Place them in a baggie with your students name on front of the baggie, just like you do with your box tops and best choice labels.  Food Fair will at the end of each quarter give a classroom party for the most receipts collected.  So let’s start our collecting…spread the word!  There is also a drop box in the front lobby of the school and at the Security Bank lobby.

        The Hume Community Choir practices on Monday evening in the music room at 7:00 p.m.  If you love to sing, please join us.  You will need to enter through the east doors of the school.

        Hume Fair Dates are July 30 through August 3, 2013.  We are looking for Prince and Princess Candidates ages 5 to 11 years old and Rodeo Queen Candidate’s ages 12 to 18 years old.  Also, please don’t forget for $10.00 per photo, you can have your child or children added in the special feature of future community leaders of the Hume Fair Paper.  We are please to announce that this is the same price that it was featured for last year. 

      The people who volunteer their time and talent to work for the school and community strive to make it a place we can be proud of, so no matter what or how small, you can play an important role in helping out.  See you there!

Butler City Police Activity Report 2-12 / 2-18

02/12/2013  Theft report 100 block of N Orange Accident 200 block of N Havannah Medical assist Flaming Lantern Animal complaint 100 block of W Ft Scott 02/13/2013  Well being check 400 block of N Main Accident Dakota and Delaware Harassment Report Well being check 500 block of N Fulton Fight 400 block of E Dakota 02/14/2013  Attempted theft 100 block of S Austin Medical assist 800 block of N Water Theft Super 8 Warrant service 1000 block of W Ft Scott Medical assist 800 block of North St 02/15/2013  Assist fire dept Chestnut and Broadway Theft report Wal Mart Warrant arrest 200 block of E Dakota Check Fraud Walk in Vandalism report Theft report Absolute Archery 02/16/2013  Medical assist Nursery and Rice Rd Warrant service Mill St Animal complaint 800 Block of S High 02/17/2013  Well being check 400 block of S Delaware Noise complaint 300 block of Fulton Well being check Fran Apts Theft 600 block of W Dakota Disturbance 800 block of Wix Lane 02/18/2013  Accident McDonalds Walk in theft report Animal complaint 400 block of N Maple

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Friday, March 1^st is World Day of Prayer, 2013. World Day of Prayer is an ecumenical celebration of informed prayer and prayerful action. Join in a prayer service written by the women of France and encouraging welcome for migrant people worldwide. This service is sponsored by Church Women United of Butler. The meeting will be at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at 11 W. Pine in Butler on Friday, March 1^st beginning at 1:30 pm. For more information contact Donna Huber, 679-6759.

Obituary - Joe Piland

 The Memorial services for Joe Piland will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating and Rev. Steve Smith assisting. There is no visitation. Contributions to Alzheimer's Association.

 Boyde Joe Piland, age 81 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Medicalodge Nursing Center in Butler. He was born November 10, 1931 to Lynn and Leota Durham Piland in Ava, Missouri.

 Joe is survived by his wife, Bert Piland of Butler, Missouri; one son, Berry Piland and wife Laura of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Leah Piland of Richland, Missouri; two grandchildren, Coy Piland and Logan Graham; one aunt, Glenda Jones and husband Casey of Clinton, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Susie Barnes and husband Marty of Harrisonville, Missouri; two nephews, Toby Barnes and Jamie Barnes and wife Erin; and his loyal dog “Jack.” He was preceded in death by his parents.

Obituary - Terry Dale Kaufman

 Graveside services for Terry Kaufman will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Westpoint Cemetery, Amsterdam, Missouri. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to family: Jamie Fairbairn. Messages of condolence may be left athttp://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

 Terry Kaufman, 53, of Drexel, Missouri passed away on February 16, 2013.  Terry was born in Paola, Kansas on February 25, 1959 to James A. and Gloria Kaufman. He served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his father James, sisters Denise and Sherry. Terry is survived by his mother Gloria Kaufman; daughters Shannon Kail, Jamie Fairbairn and Rebecca Kaufman; brothers Rick, Roger, James and Brian; sister: Ramona and 6 granddaughters. Terry is also survived by his best friends John Colton and Quentin Dalton, whom he spent most of his free time with. Also in his spare time, Terry enjoyed painting, writing, working on cars and spending time in the woods hunting for morels.

Obituary - James C. Tripod

  James Clifford "Jim" Tripod, 85, of Harrisonville, Missouri died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at his home in Harrisonville. Memorial services, with military honors, will be held 11:00am Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Jim was born February 11, 1928 in Paragould, Arkansas, a son of Clifford F. and Vivian (Underwood) Tripod. Jim grew up and graduated from high school in Paragould. He was united in marriage to Jenice "Judy" Colley, August 20, 1946 in Kennett, Missouri. They moved to Harrisonville in 1970. Jim was an Army veteran of WW II , a member and past Commander of Harrisonville VFW Post 4409, and a charter member of the Harrisonville Honor Guard. 

  Jim worked at Allied Signal (Honeywell) in Kansas City as an electrian and retired in 1991 He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Judy, on Nov. 2, 2008, and two brothers, Jerry and Bill Tripod. Jim is survived by a son, Chuck Tripod and wife Vicki, Harrisonville, three daughters, Becky Castro, and husband Mario, Kansas City, MO, Pam Conaghan, and husband John, Overland Park, KS, and Debbie Tripod, Harrisonville. Twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.