BUTLER BEARS DISTRICT GAMES

  The Butler Bears District Basketball games that was suppose to happen tonight has been cancelled and will be moved to Saturday February 23, 2013 at 3pm. The games will be aired on FM. 92.1 The Bullet in Butler.




Courtesy of Fm.92.1

Adrian House Fire

  Around 1:30pm Adrian Fire Department responded to 8th and Ada St. in Adrian with a reported house fire. Upon arrival on scene they found a grease fire on a stove in the kitchen area of the home. And it was quickly put out. No injuries reported and No reports of damage either.

Indulge Salon Running a Special

The weather outside is frightful and we need something delightful so today's contest is for everyone. Post a picture to our wall of YOU showing Rich Hill Tiger spirit for a chance to WIN a FREE gift! Winner will be picked tomorrow, 2/23/13 at noon and announced!

MAIL DELIVERY FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22ND

Butler Post Master Julie Mader, informed us that due to the weather there will not be mail delivery today ( Friday February 22nd ) ….but……..  Mail will be picked up from your mail boxes… there will not be mail delivery due to the delay in dispatch from inclement weather yesterday.  Post Office Carriers will be walking the Butler Square and checking with local businesses to pick up any mail that needs to go out today. Today’s mail will be dispatched as usual.

courtesy of FM.92.1

Obituary - Gene F. Grover

Gene Francis Grover died at his home in Peculiar, Missouri on February 21, 2013 with his family by his side. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the church.

Gene was born on June 12, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of W. H. and Minnie F. (Flake) Grover. After joining the military and being stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, he attended a local USO dance, where he met Beverly Lou Hinote. Gene and Beverly married on March 24, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri. Of that union, four daughters were born: Melinda, Robin, Tracy and Jennifer.

Gene served in the US Air Force from 1954 to 1964, when he retired at the rank of MSgt. He began his military career with a tour in Korea, followed by a tour in Vietnam. After retirement from the military, he worked as a field service manager for Digital Equipment Corporation until his retirement in 1991. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and woodworking. He especially enjoyed being with his family.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, W.H. and Minnie Grover and his twin brother, Glen Grover. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Grover of the home; four daughters, Melinda Jackson and husband, Gary of Amsterdam, Missouri, Robin Kuhns of Butler, Missouri, Tracy Kuhns and husband, Lt. Col. William Kuhns of Copperas Cove, Texas and Jennifer Travis and husband, David of Wichita, Kansas; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Updated Business Cancellations 10 am

 Businesses Closed

for Friday Feb 22, 2013

Updated 9:30am

• Bates County Industries

• Old High School Thrift Store

• Senior Exercise Classes at the Old High School

• Minor Family Chiropractic

• Adrian Kreisler Drug opening at 1pm no deliveries

• Butler Mass Distribution 

• for Saturday cancelled

• Butler Senior Center

• Bates County Outreach Center

• No Senior Taxi

• Butler Post Office No mail Deliveries

• Butler Health Mart closing at 4:30pm

• Food Pantry No Produce Delivery for feb 23rd

• World Finance

*All School closing are brought to you by FM.92.1 and their current weather sponsors*

• SEVERE WEATHER SPONSORS 
• Heartland of Willow Lane
• Bates County Dental Center
• Bates County Memorial Hospital
• (Family Care Clinic)

Road Condtions

If you are going to be out and traveling in Missouri and want to know how the road conditions are please check out this website.....http://maps.modot.mo.gov/timi/ and it will inform you of the current road conditions. Please be safe and drive cautiously







Courtesy of Bates County Missouri Office of Emergency Management

VEX Regional Robotics Tournament

  The Blackhawks Robotics Tournament was held Saturday February 9, 2013 at the Adrian R-3 school.  The Adrian Technology Students Association sponsored the event which culminates at the VEX Robotics High School World Championship April 17 – 20 in Anaheim California.  Twenty teams entered the tournament in Adrian. 

 Two traveled from Corning Iowa, three from Belton High School, and two from the Black Family Technology Awareness Association in Kansas City.  The remaining teams were from Adrian Technology Education classes.  Teacher and sponsor, Jim Hogan, guided his TSA students in organizing and accomplishing this event.  

 The tournament was held in the main Adrian R-3 gymnasium and it was filled with activity.  Two twelve foot square arenas were the center of the competition while the entire north section was occupied by the team “pits”.  A main projection screen provided continual information on the tournament as well as reminders such as barbecued steak and burgers cooked by Bates County Cattlemen and concessions by TSA.  Two additional projectors gave schedules and standings.  This year’s VEX Challenge, called Sack Attack, was refereed by Danny Ferguson, David Hollingshead, Heath Oates, and Jayson Rugg.  Before being allowed to compete each team’s robot was inspected by Richard Corum and Scott Ford.  Head judge, Richard Apple, supervised the judging team of Caroline Jett, Sharon Knuth, Josh Huenfeld, and Elbert Scrogham. 

  Jerry Ferguson served as announcer for the almost sixty matches.  Teams were paired in an alliance for each match, and then that pairing rotated so the teams were able to compete both with and against all the other teams.  This gives much opportunity for competing as well as exhibition of sportsmanship.  Jacob Rugg worked as manager of VEX software in covering the tournament.  Alex Apple was the overall tournament manager which was a monumental task.  Alex insured that everything came together as it should.  In the end every team was a winner, and all left with a sense of satisfaction.  The tournament was well attended with many spectators learning much about the program.  The Bates County Robotics FLL team, the Brick Heads, provided “kid power” to ensure the arenas were properly set for each match, and they had their robot demonstrating the challenge they worked for this year.  The tournament culminated in a rewarding awards ceremony.  Teams that did not win a place for advancement, learned, and will be working to win at future competitions.