Spring Splash Sale at What to Wear

The Spring Splash Sale is underway at " What to Wear" in Nevada and the Butler save lots of money on great clothing. The Butler Store is located on the West side of the square. And the Nevada store is at 200 S. Alma Street. Head out and check out the savings at " WHAT TO WEAR"

From the Desk of State Senator Ed Emery

Jefferson City — State Sen. Ed Emery, R-Lamar, recently added a new audio link to his multimedia page, which is located on his Missouri Senate website. This page features audio and video links (both streaming and broadcast quality — when available) for visitors to listen to and watch Sen. Emery address issues that are important to him and the citizens of the 31st Senatorial District.

The new audio link, which is also available via podcast, includes Sen. Emery discussing House Bill 631, which would change the laws regarding the employment and evaluation of teachers; Senate Joint Resolution 9, which would require the Missouri Senate to try all impeachments, except for the impeachment of the governor, which would be tried by the chief justice of the Missouri Supreme Court; and an update on personal information and the Missouri Department of Revenue.

Senator Emery will continue to add audio and video clips throughout the year. You can download, listen to and watch them by going to Sen. Emery’s multimedia page:http://www.senate.mo.gov/media/13info/Emery/Multimedia.html.

Butler HS Girls Track Results‏

Last night the Butler Track Team competed in the Archie Whirlwind Invitational track meet.

Overall our girls team finished 2nd out of 13 schools!

This was a very cold and windy meet. I applaud all of the girls who competed and gave it their all. The next track meet is scheduled for Thursday April 18^th  at Adrian.

Here are the top 8 place finishers who earned points for the team.

100m dash: Kayla Morris-1^st place (13.65)

200m dash: Kayla Morris-1^st place (28.61); Makenna Hannah-3^rd place

3200m run: Tabitha Foote- 8^th place

100m hurdles: Kiersten Morris-1^st place (19.04); Ashleigh Floyd-3^rd place

300m hurdles: Kiersten Morris-2^nd place

4x100m relay: 4^th place (Abby Loveall, Courtney Blevins, Makenna Hannah, Tenaya Williams)

4x200m relay: 3^rd place (Abby Loveall, Amy Miller, Makenna Hannah, Tenaya Williams)

4x400m relay: 8^th place (Aarika Gardner, Chelsea Spencer, Abby Loveall, Tenaya Williams)

4x800m relay: 8^th place (Jenay Rosier, Tabitha Foote, Hali Heckadon, Katie Henry)

High Jump: Amy Miller- 4^th place; Aarika Gardner- 5^th place

Long Jump: Kayla Morris- 1^st place (13’8”)

Triple Jump: Amy Miller- 4^th place

NATIONAL WORK ZONE AWARENESS WEEK!!!!

Each year in April, National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is held to bring national attention to motorist and worker safety and mobility issues in work zones. Since 1999, FHWA has worked with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) to coordinate and sponsor the event. Over the years, other transportation partners have joined the effort to support NWZAW. In addition to a National event conducted each year, many States host their own NWZAW events.
 Courtesy of Bates County Emergency Management

LOCAL NEWS-BUTLER CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16, 2013

The oath of office was administered at this week’s Butler City Council meeting…Brian Phillips from Ward One…Gayle Stark for Ward two…Harold Weil, Ward three…and Doug Wix for Ward four. Also, the election results for the half-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax were approved.

The Council voted in Brian Phillips of Ward One as Mayor Pro-Tem, to handle Council business when Mayor Don Malan has to be absent.

The Council passed three ordinances…one to establish the half-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax…another for the sale of 12-point-48 acres in the Butler Industrial Park, to MC Power, Inc., for the development of the Solar Farm which is in the works, to locate in Butler’s Industrial Park…and a third ordinance was added for a solar access easement for that property.

Much thanks from the Council and from the general public, to Cammeron Herrell, who volunteered to put the Oakhill Cemetery records into a digital format. This took months, as Cammeron updated for years back, updated maps, and did other work that has needed to be done. Thanks again for Cammeron Herrell’s fine job on that.

The Council continues to study and discuss the Economic Development program that would team Butler, Adrian and Rich Hill, to help promote economic activity in Bates County.

Dennis Jacobs and the Airport Commission is reviewing final engineer estimates for drainage improvements at the airport, and seal coating the runway, and will consider an agreement for engineering services for the project with Burns and McDonnell. The Commission also reviewed plans for terminal building interior remodeling for the office and restroom areas…especially so one of the restrooms will be up to ADA requirements.

It also approved bids for hangar maintenance projects for replacements of interior lighting and electrical outlets, and will take bids for roof repairs.

The Airport Commission also approved an increase to the hangar rental fees. This is the main income that helps the Airport to pay its own way.

The Council studied the request of David Robinson, to purchase city property just north of his own property, but the Council put it on hold, while it studies the City’s several pieces of property that could be made available to the public. And that’s the Butler City Council picture up to now.

Courtesy of FM.92

Weather Update

Here is the latest thinking on the severe weather risks for today and tonight.

It's a complex weather pattern with multiple thunderstorm areas and hazards. Scattered thunderstorms will persist across northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas this morning. The main hazard with these storms will be in the form large hail. A warm front is expected to lift northward and position itself across northern Missouri by this afternoon. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible along this front this afternoon with a threat of large hail, damaging winds and even a tornado or two. The greater concern is areas across eastern Kansas and southwestern Missouri where supercell thunderstorms may develop this afternoon and this evening. These storms would be capable of producing very large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes. These storms are then expected to transition/merge into a line of storms, likely across far eastern Kansas or western Missouri. As this occurs, the threat of hail will decrease, but the threat of damaging winds will increase. It also looks like this line of storms, as it tracks across Missouri late this evening and tonight, will be capable of producing tornadoes. Additionally, these storms will bring very heavy rainfall to the area, with some areas seeing upwards of 4 inches of rain. This will lead to flash flooding and eventually flooding of area creeks and rivers.

Definitely pay attention to the weather today and tonight and remember that a thunderstorm or tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to occur. A thunderstorm or tornado warning means that severe weather is occurring or is imminent.

Scam Going Around

Criminals are already using the tragedy in Boston as a lure to scam you out of your money. Please use caution when some ask you for a donation




Courtesy of the Pettis County Sheriff..

Update on Carbon Monoxide Leak North Of Amsterdam

We just got a update on the possible Carbon Monoxide Leak North of Amsterdam. There was nothing found in the house and all units are returning to quarters.