Appleton City Homecoming Parade and Game 2013

The Appleton City Homecoming Parade and Football Game will take place on Friday Oct. 11^th.The festivities will kick off with the traditional homecoming parade. The lineup will begin at 1:30 pm with the parade to hit Appleton City’s Main St by approximately 2 pm.

The parade will travel East on Main Street The theme this year is “Super Heroes”. Get your floats ready as you will be judged on the theme. 

Appleton City Bulldogs verses The Archie Whirlwinds in homecoming football action with kick off at 7 pm.

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL PRESS RELEASE: Various Driver Examination Stations Closed For Troop Meeting

Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces the following West-Central Missouri driver examination station hours will be altered on October 15, 2013, due to troop meetings:

1. Gladstone, Kansas City, Independence, Raytown, and Lee's Summit will close at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2011, and will resume normal hours of testing on Thursday, October 16, 2013.

2. Harrisonville, Clinton, Richmond, and Warrensburg will be closed all day Wednesday, October 15, 2013, and will resume normal hours of testing on Thursday, October 16, 2013.

3. Sedalia CDL testing station will be closed all day on Wednesday, October 15, 2013, and will resume normal hours of testing on Thursday, October 16, 2013.

4. Lee's Summit CDL testing station will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., but closed during the afternoon hours on Wednesday, October 15, 2013. Normal hours of testing will resume on Thursday, October 16, 2016.

Patience and understanding from the public is and will be greatly appreciated.

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report September 23, 2013 to September 29, 2013

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

September 23, 2013 to September 29, 2013

09-23-2013

MVA-BBHwy

MVA-I49

Check Well Being-Ballard

Speak to Officer-Butler

Check Well Being-Amsterdam

Suspicious Activity-Rich Hill

MVA-JHwy

Found Item-Adrian

Animal at Large-Butler

Agency Assist-Adrian

Harassment-Butler

Speak to Officer-Butler

Gun Shots Heard-Hume

Open Door-Rich Hill

Agency Assist-Butler

Alarm-Butler

Stranded Motorist-Rich Hill

 

09-24-2013  

Animal Bite-Drexel

Open Door-Amsterdam

Open door –Rich Hill

Theft-Butler

Speak to Officer-Ballard

Agency Assist-Archie

Wanted Subject-Butler

Speak to Officer-Rich Hill

Speak to Officer-Amoret

Speak to Officer-Butler

Wanted Subject-Rich Hill

Check Well Being-Montrose

Speak to Officer Rich Hill

Agency Assist-Butler

Trespass-Butler

Open Door-Hume

Ambulance Request-Adrian

 

09-25-2013

Speak to Officer-Rich Hill

Speak to Officer-Butler

Speak to Officer-Adrian

Stranded Motorist-Butler

Animal at Large-Amsterdam

Check Well Being-Rich Hill

Stranded Motorist-JHwy

Agency Assist-Butler

Speak to Officer-Butler

Traffic Hazard-AHwy

Check Well Being-Butler

Agency Assist-Adrian

Agency Assist-Butler

Speak to Officer-Rich Hill

Suspicious Activity-Rich Hill

 

09-26-2013

Theft-Adrian

Speak to Officer-Adrian

Suspicious Activity-Butler

Ambulance Request-Rich Hill

Speak to Officer-Butler

Theft-Adrian

Fire-Butler

Stranded Motorist-I49

Assault-Butler

Speak to Officer-Drexel

Traffic Hazard-Rockville

Civil Situation-Drexel

Speak to Officer Adrian

Harassment-Rich Hill

Suspicious Activity-18Hwy

Speak to Officer-Butler

Alarm-Amoret

Speak to Officer-Adrian

Check Well Being-Butler

 

09-27-2013

Speak to Officer-Amoret

Domestic-Adrian

Missing Person-Rich Hill

Animal at Large-18Hwy

Runaway-Amsterdam

Speak to Officer-Rich Hill

Speak to Officer-Hume

Stranded Motorist-I49

Animal Bite-Drexel

Check Well Being-Amoret

Speak to Officer-Rich Hill

Animal Neglect-Hume

MVA-I49

 

09-28-2013

Animal at Large-Amoret

Check Well Being-Butler

Speak to Officer-Ballard

Fire-Rich Hill

MVA-Rockville

DFS Assist-Drexel

Ambulance Request-Rich Hill

Child Abuse-Rich Hill

Ambulance Request-Rich Hill

Ambulance Request-Amoret

Speak to Officer-Drexel

Speak to Officer-Rich Hill

 

09-29-2013

Animal at Large-FHwy

Agency Assist-Butler

Agency Assist-Butler

Traffic Hazard-Adrian

Domestic-Rich Hill

Theft-Adrian

Stranded Motorist-I49

Speak to Officer-Drexel

Noise-Adrian

Suicidal Subject-Amsterdam

 

           Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

September 23, 2013 to September 29, 2013

09-23-2013

Open Door

Speak to Officer

 

09-24-2013  

Speak to Officer

Open Door

 

09-25-2013

Speak to Officer

 

09-26-2013

 

09-27-2013

Missing Person

Speak to Officer

 

09-28-2013

Fire

Leave With Out Pay

Speak to Officer

 

09-29-2013

Agency Assist

Noise

Butler Optimist Student of the Month

JH Picture:  In the picture Kirk Hannah, Optimist member and HS Assistant Principal, is presenting the award Alison Cortright.

Elementary Picture:  In the picture Crystal Eldred, Optimist member, is presenting the award to Ciara Miller (Left) and Andon Cook (Right).  

The Butler Optimist Club would like to recognize three Butler R-V students for their outstanding academic achievements and character.  The three students were selected by the staff at Butler R-V.  Each student receives a certificate of honor and a $20 gift card to Sonic donated by Miles Umstattd of Sonic in Butler.  Andon Cook and Ciara Miller received the Butler Elementary Optimist Student of the Month for September. Andon Cook is the son of Sean and Sandy Cook.  Ciara Miller is the  daughter of Jessica Miller.   Alison Cortright is the Butler JH Optimist Student of the Month for September.  Alison is the daughter of Heidi Hendrickson.

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL PRESS RELEASE: Drive Carefully--Deer More Active This Time Of Year

Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds drivers that deer are more active this time of year, and to please be especially vigilant during evening and early dawn hours. Deer behavior changes due to mating season, which may cause an increase in sightings and roadway crossings. Hunting and crop harvesting may result in these animals being in places they aren’t usually seen. Drivers are urged to remain alert.

Last year, drivers in Missouri experienced 3,980 traffic crashes where deer-vehicle strikes occurred. One deer strike occurred every 2.2 hours in the state. In these crashes, five people were killed and 411 injured. 

When you see deer, slow down and proceed with caution. Deer often travel in groups--stay on guard after a close call or when you see a single deer. Natural features also affect deer movement. In areas where there are streams or wooded corridors surrounded by farmland, look for more deer to cross roadways. Remember: Rural areas are not the only place where deer/vehicle strikes occur. In 2012, 25.5% percent of the traffic crashes involving deer happened in urban areas.

The majority of deer strike crashes occur from October through December each year, with the largest number taking place in November. Most deer strikes occur between the hours of 5 p.m. and 6:59 a.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers that an attempt to avoid striking a deer could result in a more serious crash involving oncoming traffic. Try to remain calm. Panicking and overreacting usually lead to more serious traffic crashes. Deer create hazards for Missouri motorists. Please stay alert, and make sure you and the occupants of your vehicle buckle up!

Obituary - Robert E. "Bob" Watkins

Graveside memorial services for Bob Watkins will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 4, 2013 in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas with Pastor Donna Voteau officiating. There is no visitation. Contributions in Bob’s memory are suggested to any animal shelter of your choice. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009. Messages for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Robert E. “Bob” Watkins, 86, formerly of Merriam, Kansas passed away September 29, 2013 at Heartland of Willow Lane in Butler, Missouri. Bob was born March 2, 1927 in Turner, Kansas, son of Greydon McClure and Vera Roberta (Brown) Watkins.

As a young child, Bob moved with his family to Ottawa, Kansas, where he was raised and attended school. He was a graduate of Ottawa University, and earned a Master’s Degree from Emporia State University as well. Bob retired from the Shawnee Mission School District, having served as a teacher, principal, and coach; many will also remember him as a high school basketball official for many years. Bob also achieved the distinction of a 3^rd Degree Mason.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Lisa Tacy McClain. He is survived by his son, Craig Watkins of Bates County, Missouri, as well as Tacy Watkins

Butler Halloween Parade October 31st

The Butler Halloween Parade is scheduled for Thursday evening October 31^st. The event is sponsored by the Butler Chamber of Commerce.
Pre-registration will be at 5 pm at the gazebo on the Butler Courthouse Lawn, with judging at 5:30.

There will be several categories;

0-5 years old, 6-11 years old, 12-17 years old and 18 and over.

There will be additional parade costume judging to include pets, groups, and props.The Grand Prize will be awarded to the scariest costume.

Anyone is welcome to set up for trunk or treat. The set up will begin on the south side of the Butler Square. Those interested may open the trunks of their cars to allow local children to select candy from those participating.



Courtesy of FM. 92.1

Clinton Police Dept. Arrest Report

47 year old Roger Lee Kempke of Clinton was arrested Friday at 5:30pm at his residence, 307 East Louise Ave. on felony Henry Co. warrants.

56 year old Belinda Jean Gough of Clinton was arrested Friday at 7:25pm at her residence on Craig St. for Felony Driving While Suspended/Revoked for Non-Support.

45 year old Scott M. Cummings of Clinton was arrested Friday night at 11:46 at 603 North 4th Street for Tampering with Vehicles/Utilities.

31 year old Johnathon Michael Todd of Clinton was arrested Sat. morning at 12:36 at his residence, 607 North 4th Street for Failure to Appear Upon Arrest/Summons.

36 year old Richard Lee Riley, Jr. of Clinton was arrested Sat. aft. at 12:30 at 305 E. Franklin St., Apt. B for Domestic Assault.

17 year old Alexandria Michelle Garrison of Marshall was arrested Sat. aft. at 4:30 at FAITH Housing on South Second Street for Stealing and Failure to Obey/Resisting/Obstruction.

27 year old Jonathan Noel McKinley of Clinton was arrested Sunday morning at 3:14 on a felony warrant from another jurisdiction.

22 year old Tiffany Nichole Dixon of Clinton was arrested Sunday aft. at 3:19 on Second St. for Failure to Appear Upon Arrest/Summons.

33 year old Lindy Erin Bramell of Clinton was arrested Sunday aft. at 3:00 at Wal-Mart Super Center for Stealing.