Obituary - Beau James Adcox

Beau James Adcox, 6 months, Tonganoxie, KS, passed away Saturday June 8, 2013.

Graveside service will be 10 am Wednesday June 12, 2013 at Fall Creek Cemetery, Jarbalo, KS. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Tuesday June 11, 2013 at the Tonganoxie Christian Church.

Beau was born December 10, 2012, the son of Steven and Sarah (Winkler) Adcox.

Survivors include; his parents Steven and Sarah Adcox, of the home; two brothers, twin brother Blake and brother Adam Adcox, of the home; two sisters, Robyn and Taylor Adcox, of the home; Paternal Grandparents, Marvin and Pam Adcox, Tonganoxie; Maternal Grandparents, Jim & Bridget Winkler, Jarbalo, Maria & Randal Griffiths, Basehor. Paternal Great Grandparents, Jim & Lynda Theno, Greeley, CO, Marvin Adcox Sr., Jarbalo, Linda Brake, Tonganoxie; Maternal Great Grandparents, Jim & Linda Winkler, McLouth, KS, Terry & Frieda Clark, Rich Hill, MO, Hans and Barbara Lamprecht, Nevada, MO; Paternal Great-Great Grandparents, Walt & Earleen Milstead, Nevada, MO.

The family suggests memorials to the Beau James Adcox Fund c/o Community National Bank, Tonganoxie, KS.

Missouri State Highway Patrol announces Results of 2013 Annual School Bus Inspection Program

Patrol Announces Results Of 2013 Annual School Bus Inspection Program

Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces results of the Motor Vehicle Inspection's 2013 school bus inspection program. A total of 11,890 school buses were inspected between the dates of February 4 and April 30, 2013. Inspectors approved 88.3% of all buses during their initial inspection.

Statewide results for 2013 are as follows: ** 10,493 buses received approval upon initial inspection. During the annual school bus program, buses found to be free of defective items are rated as "approved".
** 1,153 buses were deemed defective upon initial inspection. Buses with one or more minor defective items, but deemed to be safe for the transport of students, are rated as "defective." ** 244 buses were placed out-of-service upon initial inspection. Buses with one or more major defective items deemed to be unsafe for the transport of students are rated as "out-of-service."

Buses rated as "defective" may continue to be operated for the purpose of pupil transportation until repair is made. School districts are allowed 10 days following initial inspection to repair identified defects before being re-inspected by Highway Patrol motor vehicle inspection personnel. Buses placed out-of-service by inspectors must be repaired, then re-inspected and placed back into service by Highway Patrol motor vehicle inspection personnel prior to being used for the transportation of students.

"I appreciate the positive relationship between the employees of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Division and Missouri's school districts and contracting companies," said Colonel Replogle. "The Patrol is pleased with the results of the 2013 annual school bus inspection program. Missouri's schoolchildren deserve the safest transportation possible when traveling to and from school each day, and Missouri's pupil transportation professionals continue to make student safety a top priority. The annual school bus inspection program continues to ensure that Missouri's school buses are among the safest in the nation."

A total of 292 Missouri school districts earned the distinction of Total Fleet Excellence, which is awarded to districts earning an approval rating of 90% or higher with no buses placed out-of-service. During the 2013-2014 school year, buses in award-winning fleets may display the Total Fleet Excellence sticker in the lower corner of the first window on the passenger-entry side of the bus. In addition, each district earning Total Fleet Excellence designation receives a certificate from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Results of the annual school bus inspection program are a matter of public record. Requests for information regarding the performance of specific school districts during the 2013 annual school bus inspection program may be directed to MVI Analyst Brenda Davis via e-mail at: brenda.davis@mshp.dps.mo.gov.

Missouri State Highway Patrol: Operation Dry Water

Highway Patrol Set To Participate In National Effort—Operation Dry Water—To Crack Down On Impaired Boaters

Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Patrol's participation in Operation Dry Water. Operation Dry Water is a national campaign in which marine law enforcement officers from across the country coordinate special patrols during the last weekend in June to achieve a high visibility of boating under the influence enforcement. Troopers will focus their efforts over the weekend of June 28-30, 2013, to detect and apprehend intoxicated operators.

Missouri boat operators found to have a blood alcohol content of .08% will be arrested for boating while intoxicated. A vessel operator with a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit runs a significantly increased risk of being involved in a boating crash.

In 2012, 51 states and U.S. territories participated in Operation Dry Water. More than 4,500 officers from 505 local, state, and federal agencies participated in 72 hours of heightened BWI enforcement. Officers were able to remove 337 BWI operators from the water while issuing an additional 14,514 boating safety citations and warnings. In addition, law enforcement officers made contact with over 113,000 boaters concerning BWI or boating safety enforcement and awareness. From 2009 to 2012, over 1,200 BWI operators have been removed from the water and over 313,500 boaters have been contacted by a law enforcement officer during the Operation Dry Water weekends.

Missouri troopers arrested a total of 20 people statewide for boating while intoxicated during the 2012 Operation Dry Water weekend. Special enforcement operations will continue throughout the summer months. Boaters are reminded that designating a sober skipper is always the safest bet if alcohol is going to be included in their boating experience.

The Patrol encourages motorists and watercraft operators to protect themselves by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint and everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life and Wear It!!

Bates County Fair Booth Rental

The Bates County Fair will also have Booths set up inside the Youth Building and outdoor on the grounds. Booth Space inside the Youth Building is $50 a week, with a minimum of 5 feet and a maximum of 10 feet booth space. Each booth is 10 feet deep. Outdoor booth space on the grounds is $50 to $100, depending on electrical use. For more information email batescountyfair@gmail.com.The Bates County Fair will run the week of July 13^th through July 21^st.




Courtesy of FM. 92.1

BATES COUNTY RECOVERY COURT POKER RUN THIS SATURDAY

REMINDER: Deadline to help out Butler Aqua Bears Swim Team

The Butler Aqua Bears Swim Team is doing a fundraiser. You can get a large utility tote for $40 or $47 with lettering! There are no extra taxes or shipping charges!!! The deadline to order these is July 12th. A portion of the proceeds will go back to the swim team. If you are interested please email stacyl_davis99@yahoo.com

REMINDER: Oak Hill Cemetery Notice

Oak Hill Cemetery Notice  All decorations from Memorial Day must be 
removed by June 14th. Only One decoration per grave on the ground is Permitted.

God, Guns and Automobiles Commercial aired last night

The much anticipated commercial for the new show God, Guns and Automobiles was revealed last night on the History Channel. A little info about what this show is about:

GOD, GUNS & AUTOMOBILES, A new half-hour series premiering Monday, July 8 at 10 p.m. on HISTORY, follows Mark Muller and his brother and business partner, Chicago radio personality Eric “Mancow” Muller as they run their throwback auto dealership, Max Motors.  Located in the tiny rural town of Butler, Missouri, Muller makes car deals the old fashioned way.  A true American Original, he’s fueled by a larger-than-life personality and turbo-charged attitude.


* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDI96WOTlX8&feature=share*

*This is the link to the commercial on Youtube.com if you haven't seen it yet*