Obituary - Margaret Sue Wolford

Margaret Sue Wolford, 67, Adrian, MO died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at her home. Funeral services Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home, Adrian with burial in Clearfork Cemetery, Garden City, MO. Visitation from noon until 1:00 on Tuesday. Memorial contributions to the Margaret Wolford Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

Old cell phones cause problems for 911 dispatchers

Old cell phones in the wrong hands are causing problems for emergency dispatchers. That's because they can still call 911 even if they don't have service. The service can help people in need, but children playing with old phones are calling 911 and people are also using them to prank dispatch centers. This function is a safety measure. According to the Verizon Wireless the 911 surcharge that is on everyone's cell phone bill goes to provide this service. Most people do not know that deactivated cell phones can still call 911.as long as the deactivated phone has a sims card.

At dispatch centers, normal cellphone calls show up with a number and general location, but on old phones, that valuable information is missing. Yesterday alone there was 30 Non-Emergency calls into Butler Police Dispatch from kids playing with old phones. They have no idea who the person is, no idea where they are and we do not have a phone number to call back. This becoming a more ongoing problem trying to decide weather its a valid emergency or kids playing.

If you, or your children do accidently call 911 do not hang up but stay on the line and tell the dispatchers that the call was made in error. If the caller hangs up the dispatchers then have to go through the process of tracking down the caller to determine if it is an actual emergency or not. Currently, the dispatchers often receive innocent "hang-up" calls, that are made from deactivated cell phones in error but they are then distracted from their duties in determining if it was an emergency or not. This can be avoided if the caller stays on the line and explains that the call was made in error. No harm done.

Vernon County Church installs solar panels

When linemen for Kansas City Power and Light Co. installed and tested a "net meter" at the United Methodist Church in Nevada on Tuesday, they completed a solar power project that had taken several months of work.

The "net meter" is used to measure the energy consumed by the church as well as the excess energy that is delivered from the solar system back to KCP&L's power grid. The power company has to pay for that surplus generated by the solar system.

Tom Taylor, a member of the church's committee responsible for the project, said the project took several months of researching, contracting and construction. Taylor added "now was the time" to do the project because of rising energy prices and the rebate program offered by KCP&L.

Taylor said the church decided to use a system that will generate 25,000 watts of power.

Chris Rogge, director of solar design for Cromwell Environmental, the Lawrence, Kan., company chosen for the job, said the system will continuously power 250 100-watt light bulbs.

Imagine how many13-watt fluorescent bulbs it would power, he said, noting that the system will pay for itself in two to four years.

Taylor said the system would provide anywhere from one-quarter to one-third of the church's overall electricity needs. It should last at least 25 years and over that course of time, save the church $100,000 in electrical costs.

The solar panel array on the southern most roof of the church is made up of more than 100 individual panels and covers about 2,000-square-feet, Rogge said. That is a fairly large system but becoming more common he said.

Rogge said solar power projects with this capacity are more the rule now whereas enough power to heat water for a home used to be a normal project not too long ago. He said the rebate from KCP&L has "spurred growth" in the solar energy field.

Solar panel design and a reduction in costs and tax incentives have all helped to boost the industry. Rogge also said that as energy prices continue to rise, the cost savings of using solar energy will also rise.

For more information on solar energy call (785) 749-6020 or go towww.power tomorrow.com/.

West Central Warriors Win

In a very muddy game the West Central Warriors moved there record to 3-3 on the season with a 36-20 victory over the Farley Braves tonight in Butler. This was a great win for the Warriors. The Warriors play the Topeka Thunder next Saturday May 11,2013 this game will be in Butler and start a 6pm. Come out and watch some great football action and support the Warriors.

Obituary - Donald Albert Shannon

Funeral Services for Donald Albert Shannon will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the Mullinax Funeral Home in Drexel, Missouri (816)657-4400 with Pastor Kathy Symes officiating. Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 PM Monday, May 6, 2013 at the Drexel chapel. Burial to follow services at Miami County Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Miami County Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be left athttp://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. 

Donald Shannon, age 77, of Humansville, Missouri passed May 3, 2013 at his home.

Donald was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. He was one of eleven children born to Stanley and Zora Shannon. He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Donald was preceded in death by his parents; son: Donald Allen Shannon; five brothers: Clarence, Paul, Stanley Jr., Richard, and Austin Shannon; five sisters: Mary Glatz, Aletha Schembs, Betty Hauk, Carol Shannon, and Dorothy Harvey.

Donald is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anna “Mickey” Shannon; son: Stanley Shannon; daughters: Anna Goens, Deborah (Dave) Hall; grandchildren: Alan (Lindsay) Goens, Kelli Goens, 2^nd Lt. Joseph ( Andrea) Shannon, Sheena Shannon, Karla (Levi) Snyder, and Brandon Shannon.

West Central Warriors Back in town tonight

The West Central Warriors are back in action tonight at 6pm. They will play the Farley Braves (1-4) here in Butler behind the swimming pool. The Warriors are 2-3 on the season and looking for a win to get back to .500. Everyone needs to head out tonight and cheer on the Warriors.

Huge Garage Sale at Butler Assembly of God Church

The Butler Assembly of God Church in located on 901. S. Main is having a huge benefit garage sale today. All the proceeds will go to helping with the Children's activites in the church. They also have concessions and baked goods. Please come out and support the Assembly of God Church.

Updated Fight Night on 49 II fight card

#All AGE EVENT# 

Fight Card 



4-1 Vernon Swink SS Vs 2-1 Gabe Franklin Umma @205
1-1 Calen Chaney SS Vs 0-0 Kyle Briner Ind @155
0-1 Diego Peinkus GH Vs 0-0 Caleb Lawson Oz @125
0-1 Chris Swarts SS Vs 0-0 Brandon Davenport GH @140 *KB*
7-3 Todd Hecox SS Vs 2-2 Joey Scalane Oz @130 *KB*
1-0 Jeff Harper SS Vs 0-1 Walter Jenkins Ind @155
1-0 Trevor Sanders SS Vs 1-0z Gage Harris Umma @135
0-0 Jeff Markel SS Vs 0-0 Kyle Smith Ind @ 185
1-0 Anthony LaPietra SS VS 0-0 Dillon Morgan Oz @ 175
1-0 James Salters Umma Vs Terry Bulla Ind @ 135
1-3 John Conner Oz Vs 1-1 Cameron Hutchcraft Umma @175
1-0 Josh Stanfill SS Vs 1-0 Roy Phiser Umma @205

If you would like to fight on this card contact me, Few spots left.
Weigh ins will be May 31st at The Flaming Lantern in Butler at 6:00pm,
If you fail to make weigh ins you will miss your chance to be interviewed
for the video, that will not only be played at the fights but on the dvd.
Also will only have a 5 lbs allowance day of the fights.



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