Master Gardener Training‏

You could be a Master Gardener if:

1. You want to learn more about plants and gardening.
2. You are eager to participate in practical and intensive training sessions.  Training is 30 hours.  Cost will be $175.  For that you also receive the core manual, one-time state fees, name tag and handouts. 
3. You can volunteer at least 30 hours the first year and 20 hours each year afterwards to educational horticulture programs through your local University of Missouri Extension Center.
4. You enjoy sharing your knowledge with others.

 

What do Master Gardeners do?

The primary responsibility of a Master Gardener is to answer questions about home horticulture and to help find environmentally sound solutions to gardening and landscape problems. Extension specialists and Advanced Master Gardeners are available to help and advice as needed.

 

Other opportunities include:

5. Conduct education seminars through the Master Gardener speaker’s bureau that gives educational presentations to groups such as garden clubs, community associations or school classes.
6. Work in clinics in the community, helping local residents diagnose plant and insect problems.
7. Write articles for newsletters, newspapers and other publications
8. Staff exhibits at home and garden shows and fairs
9. Organize community gardening projects
10. Develop youth gardening programs
11. Teach gardening classes
12. Conduct home horticulture research
13. Assist in senior gardening programs

 

The mission of the Missouri Master Gardener program is: “Helping Others Learn to Grow.”  As part of the outreach efforts of University of Missouri Extension, Master Gardeners involve people in improving the quality of life and enhancing the economy and environment through horticultural education, applied research and the resources of the University of Missouri.  If you are interested, contact the Vernon County University of Missouri Extension Center at 417-448-2560.  Training is scheduled to run Thursday evenings in Nevada March 21 through May 16 plus one Saturday.  Applications must be submitted by March 14.  

BUTLER BEARS DISTRICT T-SHIRTS FOR SALE

THE OUTBACK SALON AND SPA  IN BUTLER HAS PLENTY OF BUTLER BEAR DISTRICT T-SHIRTS FOR SALE. SUPPORT YOUR BUTLER BEARS .. BUY A T-SHIRT AND WEAR IT TO THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT STATE SECTIONAL GAME THAT WILL BE PLAYED AT SMITH COTTON HIGH SCHOOL IN  SEDALIA… GAME TIME IS 6 PM . THE GAME WILL BE PLAYED SNOW BIZZARD OR NOT. THE STATE HAS THE FINAL DECISION ON ANY TOURNAMENT GAME CANCELLATION. FM-92 WILL BROADCAST THAT GAME UNLESS ROAD TRAVEL FOR OUR SPORTS TEAM IS IMPOSSIBLE. THE OUTBACK SALON AND SPA IS LOCATED ON ORANGE STREET IN BUTLER ACROSS FROM THE STOPLIGHT MARKET IN BUTLER.




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Cancellation 2/25/13

The Cancer support group that was suppose to be tonight February 25 at 6pm has been cancelled due to the chance of more snow and bad weather.

Obituary - Charles S. “Chuck” Politte‏

Funeral services for Charles S. “Chuck” Politte will be 1:00 PM Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009 with Bro. Bill Perkey officiating. Visitation prior to services, 11 AM – 1 PM at the funeral home.  Burial in Ryder Cemetery near Rich Hill, Missouri. Contributions to the family. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Charles S. “Chuck” Politte, 67 of Rich Hill, passed away February 22, 2013 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Chuck was born July 25, 1945 in Fort Scott, Kansas, son of Sterling H. and Betty F. (Best) Politte. In 1984, he was united in marriage to Tammy Beck.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; sons Michael James Politte and Clifford D. Politte, and one granddaughter, Madison Politte, as well as step-father Bernard D. McGee.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy Politte of the home; son Corey Politte and wife Katrina of Springfield, Missouri; daughter Hannah Politte of Rich Hill; daughter Jacquelyn Politte of Rich Hill; sister Cynthia Kay Jones and husband Ted of Rich Hill; grandchildren Kyle Politte, Keirston Politte, Caleb Politte, Colby Politte, and Zackary Politte. He also leaves behind his mother-in-law Jeannie Arnold; and sisters-in-law Terry Williams, Tracy Webber, Tisha Costigan and husband Mike, and Tonya Loper. Additional survivors include nieces and nephews Travis, Heather, Brandon, and Brittany Williams; Emily Webber, Derrold and Samantha Costigan, Haylea, Harley and Jessica Loper; great-niece Parker Blakely Webber, and great-nephews Christopher, Brent and Stephanie Magill.

Obituary - Jerry R. King

On account of weather forecasts, funeral services for Jerry King are pending at this time and will be announced by the Mullinax Funeral Home of Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009. Written messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. 

With great sadness, we announce the death of former Missouri State Representative Jerry R. King of Butler, Missouri. A complete obituary will be provided with updated funeral service times on Monday, February 25, 2013.

Butler Bears District 13 Champs

The Butler Bears defeated the Lamar Tigers today 53-46 to win the District 13 title. They will travel to Sedalia Missouri on Wednesday night to take on the Higginsville Huskers. The game time is still pending and will be announced soon as we get it. Also weather conditions may hinder the game. Good Job Butler Bears

Butler Bears playing for a District Championship

On Saturday afternoon the Butler Bears defeated the Holden Eagles 63-43 to advance to the District 13 Championship game tomorrow Sunday February 24 and 2pm. Good Luck Butler Bears...

Here we go again

You might be thinking "Not Again!" but another winter storm system is headed our way for Sunday night through Tuesday. This system is expected to bring light snow or rain showers to the area Sunday night through midday Monday, and accumulating snow from Monday afternoon through Tuesday. Although snowfall amounts are still uncertain, preliminary forecast amounts range from 5 to 10 inches across much of the area, with lesser amounts in far northwest Missouri, and the possibility of locally higher amounts in central Missouri. The track of this system can change, so please continue to monitor the forecast as we head into the weekend.