St. Clair County Sheriff's Office Press Release: 3 Arrested On Felony Drug Charges

Donald Hardy

ERNEST BURWELL, JR.

WENDY SUBER

On Wednesday, Oct. 2, three people were arrested in St. Clair County on felony drug charges. Donald Hardy, 65, Osceola, was arrested for distributing a controlled substance-methamphetamine, a class B felony. Ernest Burwell Jr., 60, and Wendy Surber, 50, both of Osceola, were arrested for possessing a controlled substance-methamphetamine, a class C felony. Arrest warrants were issued the same day.

St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler explained on Oct. 1, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle Burwell was driving on Highway 13 south of Osceola. During the stop, methamphetamine was found on Burwell and he was arrested. The investigation led to a search warrant being obtained for a home on SE 256 Private Road off of TT Highway in Osceola where Hardy and Surber resided. A search of the residence revealed methamphetamine and items related to the sales of methamphetamine and Hardy and Surber were arrested. 

Hardy’s bond was set at $25,000 cash or surety. It was posted on Oct. 3 and he was released. Bonds for Burwell and Surber were set at $10,000 cash or surety. Burwell’s bond was posted on Oct. 3 and as of Tuesday, Oct. 8, Surber was still being held in the St. Clair County Jail. Court proceedings are scheduled for the three individuals on Oct. 16.

BCYAC Potato Day to Include Adrian Don’t Be a Dud! Buy a Spud!

Potato Day will expand to Adrian on October 25th. ( Adrian Delivery will be at noon )Deliveries will be made to businesses and the school in Adrian, as well as Butler, on Friday, October 25 from 11:00 a.m. -- 1:00 p.m. For the price of $5.00, you can have a large, baked potato(choice of ham or chili), sour cream, a homemade cookie and a drink delivered to your home or business (immediate Butler area only) and your business(Adrian area). According to Jeremy Platt, president of Bates County Youth Advocacy Council, “We want to extend this popular meal treat to Adrian as well as Butler. As a county-wide organization we want to expand the awareness of our outreach and programs in Bates County.”

To get your potato feast, you can order one of two ways: Call to Get Fit Gym and Fitness in Butler at 660-200-2100 between Friday, October 18 and Wednesday, October 23. Or you can place your order anytime by email at Proceeds will go the BCYAC projects that include the Butler Youth Center, county-wide scholarship, Day Camp and the Pool Pals program.

Courtesy of FM. 92.1

Butler Police Activity Report 10-1/10-7

10/01/2013 

Theft report Wal Mart
Theft report 600 block of Meadow Lane
Well being check
Accident Fulton and Nursery
Medical assist S Austin
Open door 300 block of W Dakota 

10/02/2013 

Accident W52 and Rice Rd
Accident Fulton and Vine
Shop lifter Wal Mart
Disturbance BCMH
Warrant service 

10/03/2013 

Medical assist 400 block of S Delaware
Well being check Ohio and Prospect
Disturbance 800 block of Wix’s Lane

10/04/2013 

Medical assist 300 block of W Adams
Medical assist 200 block of N Delaware
Disturbance BCMH
Harassment call 300 block of S Main
Animal complaint 200 block of S AustinKeep the peace 800 block of Wix Lane Keep the peace 400 BLOCK OF w Ohio
Medical assist 600 block of W Ohio

10/05/2013

Disturbance Alley Bar
Keep the peace BCMH
Animal complaint Square

10/06/2013 

Disturbance 200 block of W Atkinson
Well being check Ohio and High
911 call 400 block of S Mechanic
Prowler 800 block of Country Club
Warrant service  

10/07/2013 

Leave without pay Conoco
Vandalism 100 block of E Nursery
Well being check 500 block of E Dakota
Fight 100 block of S High
Animal complaint 500 block of W Ft Scott
Alarm High School
Alarm Flaming Lantern
Open Door on the Square

Vernon County Sheriff's Office Press Release: Another Arrest In Richards

Vernon County sheriff Jason Mosher Monday announced the second arrest of a fugitive in recent days at an undisclosed address in the Richards area. The sheriff identified the suspect as 26-year-old Jonathan S. Howard on warrants alleging the fraudulent use of a credit/debit device and receiving stolen property. Mosher said officers saw Howard in the backyard of a residence when they arrived and he ran into some nearby woods. More deputies were called to the scene and found the fugitive's hiding place about an hour later. The sheriff also said officers found what they believe to be methamphetamines near where Howard was standing when they arrived and he was booked at the county jail in Nevada on a no-bond warrant with additional charges possible.

Obituary - Velma Nadine Beckerdite

Velma Nadine Beckerdite, 87, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Monday, October 7, 2013 at her home. Funeral services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Service times and complete obituary will be posted when available.

Weather Update: First Freeze

When temperatures dropped into the 30s Sunday morning it served notice that the growing season is rapidly coming to an end. While there are no freezes expected over the next week, here are the dates of the average first occurrence of 32⁰ or cooler temperatures in fall.

Adrian Optimist Students Of The Month

The Adrian Optimist Club is pleased to honor Students of the Month from the Miami, Ballard, and Adrian schools. Criteria for this honor center on outstanding academic and civic achievement and school spirit. Staff at each of the schools make the selection, and their decision is based on expansion of these criteria. Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it. Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks”.

Pictured: Miami Principal Dr Daniel Johnson, David Weaver, and Adrian Optimist member Troy Engelhart

The Miami student for September is David Weaver. David, a senior, is the son of Ron Brown and Mechelle Weaver. He is relatively new to Miami, but really enjoys the school, especially FFA. David is also active in Boy Scouts of America. Miss Hoog, teacher at Miami, states that David has been a wonderful addition to our school this year. In his short time here his positive attitude, kind heart, and respectful manor has stood out and been appreciated by both students and faculty. He is a very bright and hardworking young man with potential for a very successful future. David is looking for the right college at which to earn a degree in business management.

Pictured: Ballard R-II Principal Jimmie Barton, Patryk Sickels, and Adrian Optimist member Troy Engelhart

The Ballard Student of the Month is Patryk Sickels, senior son of Charles and Sheryl Sickels. Social Studies instructor and Pep Club coordinator, Kate Bell, states that “Patryk was elected President of the Pep Club and helped make sure that the Pep Club has gotten off to a good start. He helped make the great looking banner for the Lady Bulldog volleyball players. He is hard working, courteous and always willing to help. Boys Basketball Coach, Troy Engelhart, adds “Patryk has stepped up as a leader. His strong work ethic and attitude have him leading by example and his teammates have responded by ‘upping’ their game/intensity to match (his). He wants to be the first one in the gym and is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.   

Pictured: Dr Kirk Eidson, Adrian Superintendent; Riley Zalis; and Troy Engelhart, Adrian Optimist member

The Adrian student this month is freshman Riley Zalis. Riley is the daughter of Sara Vick and Jeff Vick, and this is her first year at Adrian. Her activities in school include FFA and FBLA. Adrian staff say Riley is their sure selection for this honor. Riley has a saying which is dear to her: “courage doesn’t always roar, sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying I’ll try again tomorrow”. Her plans for the future include a medical degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City.

Operations Suspended

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Suspends Operations in Missouri Due to Federal Government Lapse in Appropriations


 
Due to a lapse in appropriations that has caused a federal government shutdown, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service facilities and lands are now closed to the public and public use activities have been suspended nationwide. This includes all National Wildlife Refuges, Waterfowl Production Areas, National Fish Hatcheries, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Offices and Ecological Services Offices.

In Missouri the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has closed nine national wildlife refuges, one ecological services office, one national fish hatchery and one fish and wildlife coordination office totaling more than 61,000 acres of land.

Squaw Creek, Swan Lake, Great River, Clarence Cannon, Big Muddy, Middle Mississippi, Pilot Knob, Mingo and Ozark Cavefish national wildlife refuges and Neosho National Fish Hatchery are all now closed to public access and any events scheduled at these facilities have been cancelled.  In addition, the Columbia Fish and Wildlife Coordination Office, Ecological Services Office and Private Lands Office are also closed.

Wildlife-related recreational activities on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands, such as hunting, fishing, environmental education or other public events scheduled at any of these facilities are cancelled.

We are asking the public to delay their plans to visit any of these locations until U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands and facilities are re-opened.

In the Midwest Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service which covers the states of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin, more than 800 employees have been placed in unpaid furlough status and 55 national wildlife refuges, 12 wetland management districts, six national fish hatcheries and more than 1.2 million acres of federal public lands are closed.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service.