From The Bates County Sheriff's Office: Fog Advisory

The Bates County Sheriff's Office would like to remind everyone who has to be out this evening or early in the morning to travel with caution and allow extra time to reach your destination due to a fog advisory. The visibility is around 20 feet or less at this time. The Nixle System is down at this time but when it's back up and running the Sheriff's Office will be sending out a Nixle text.

Grass Fire North Of Adrian

The Adrian Fire Department along with the Drexel Fire Department is in route to a grass fire which was reportedly caused by a lawn mower that caught on fire. The location of this fire is North of Adrian to AA Highway then West to County Road 8541 then South about a mile past the curves. Bates County Live will update this when and if more information becomes available

Obituary - Harry Jack Turk

Graveside funeral services for Harry Jack Turk will be 2:00 PM Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Berea Cemetery in Ketterman, Vernon County, Missouri. There will be no visitation. Contributions are suggested to the Excelsior Springs Healthcare Foundation. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at http://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660-679-0009).
 

Harry Jack Turk, 84, formerly of Rich Hill, Missouri as well as Houston, Texas passed away November 30, 2013 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

Jack was born January 17, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Harry B. and Bonnie D. (Neely) Turk. He served his country by entering the Army in 1951 and attained the rank of Corporal before earning an honorary discharge in 1953. Jack was an engineer during his career years and was a graduate of the Finley School of Engineering. He was a member of the Rich Hill post of the American Legion; he enjoyed horseback riding as well as sailing.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Harold Calvin. He is survived by his sister, Patricia L. Calvin; niece Sharon Powell and husband Kent; nephews Dennis Calvin and wife Nancy, Rusty Calvin and wife Lynne, and Terry Calvin; great-nephews Trevor and Jeremy Powell, Tim Calvin, and Skylar Calvin; great-niece Patricia C. Calvin; great-great nephews Austin and Bentley Calvin; and great-great nieces Madison Powell, Elizabeth Calvin, Zowie Blue Friend and Immy Lu Calvin.

Butler JH Wresling Results ( November 26th )

Jonathan Coatney breaks down his Harrisonville opponent

On Tuesday, Nov 26, the Butler Bears junior high wrestling team traveled to the Adrian middle school meet. The Bears wrestled well in the event. The Bears were 21-9 overall in matches wrestled. Schools competing at the event included Adrian, Clinton, Harrisonville, and Warsaw. The next competition for the Bears is the Ray-Pec middle school meet on Monday, December 2.

Individual Results were as follows:

8^th grade

Nathan Baker 2 wins by fall, 1 win by decision

Justin Junge 1 win by fall, 1 win by decision

Colton McIntyre 2 wins by decision, 1 loss by fall

Martin Melhuish 1 win by fall, 1 win by decision

Jacob Shipley 2 wins by fall, 1 loss by decision

Keith Steward 2 wins by fall

Kenton Taylor 1 win by fall, 1 win by decision

7^th grade

Jonathan Coatney 2 wins by fall

Clayton Hardie 1 loss by decision, 1 loss by fall

Jaden Heckadon 2 wins by fall, 1 win by decision

Derrick Shobe 1 win by fall, 2 losses by fall

Butler JH Wrestling Meet Results (November 19th)‏

Kenton Taylor works over his Prairie View opponent

 

Nathan Baker takes down his Prairie View opponent

On Tuesday, Nov 19, the Butler Bears junior high wrestling team hosted a meet with Adrian, Diamond, Lone Jack, Louisburg, and Prairie View. The Bears wrestled well in the event, gaining valuable experience and mat time in their first competition of the year. The Bears were 27-10 overall in matches wrestled. The next competition for the Bears is the Oak Grove middle school meet on Thursday, Nov 21.  

Individual Results were as follows:

8^th grade

Nathan Baker 4 wins by fall

Justin Junge 2 wins by fall, 1 win by decision

Colton McIntyre 2 wins by fall, 1 win by decision

Jacob Shipley 2 wins by fall, 1 win by decision, 1 loss by decision

Keith Steward 2 wins by fall, 1 win by tech-fall, 1 loss by fall

Kenton Taylor 1 win by fall, 2 wins by decision

7^th grade

Jonathan Coatney 2 wins by fall, 1 win by tech-fall, 1 loss by decision

Clayton Hardie 1 win by fall, 1 win by decision, 1 loss by fall

Jaden Heckadon 1 loss by decision, 2 losses by fall

Derrick Shobe 3 wins by fall

Wain Walker 3 losses by fall

REMINDER: SCHOWENGERDT HOLIDAY REMEMBRANCE PROGRAM TODAY

The public is invited to the 11^th annual Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel’s Holiday Remembrance Program on Sunday, December 1^st beginning at 2pm. 

 

The holidays and special occasions are particularly difficult times for people who are grieving. At the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel Holiday Remembrance Program, it’s a time for everyone to acknowledge their loss, pay attribute to their loved ones and also give you a safe place for you to embrace your holiday grief.

 The Holiday Remembrance Program will also have a past years video tribute as well as a Veteran’s Tribute.

REMINDER: Holiday Open House Today In Drexel

Santa will be there from 2-4pm!! Lots of different vendors and crafters to shop from! 9am-5pm, Drexel, MO Community Building - 410 E Bates.

 

Stolen Semi Truck Wrecked Outside Of Butler

Around 3:15am this morning the Butler Fire Department was called out to a wreck on 52 Highway West of Butler on the S Curves ( Steele and Kings Dairy Farm Corners) . The Fire Department was called out due to leaking fuel from the wrecked Peterbilt Semi. The 1977 Peterbilt which is blue and white in color was stolen earlier in the night from Heiman's Grain Elevator in Butler. If you have any information leading to the arrest/arrests of the person/persons responsible for the theft of this vehicle please contact the Bates County Sheriff's Department at 660-679-3232