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| Jason Klumb |
Air National Guard Lt. Col. Jason Klumb has been decorated with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. The medal is awarded to individuals for non-combat meritorious achievement or service that is incontestably exceptional and of a magnitude that clearly places them above their peers.
Recipients are assigned to or have served with numerous joint activities in the Department of Defense, joint chiefs of staff, joint, specified and allied commands, military agencies, and other joint activities as designated by the secretary of defense.
Klumb serves as the Staff Judge Advocate for the 131st Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., the only Air National Guard unit to fly and maintain the B-2 Spirit bomber.
Klumb is the son of Marli Klumb and Hank Klumb, both of Butler, Mo.
He is the brother of Steve Klumb of Finlayson, Minn., nephew of Gerry Klumb of Jourdanton, Texas, and cousin of Phil Schatz of New York, N.Y.
Klumb is a 1986 graduate of Butler High School, Butler, Mo., and earned a bachelor's degree in 1990 from William Jewell College, Liberty, Mo.
May Is Motorcycle Safety Month
Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to make the public aware of Motorcycle Safety Month. Favorable weather seems to be an invitation to motorcyclists to go for a ride. It's important for motorcyclists to take an active role in their safety. Please keep these suggestions in mind when you're on the road:
* Be visible. Motorists often have a hard time seeing you. Keep your headlight on, day or night. Use reflective strips/decals on your clothing and on your motorcycle. Be aware of other vehicle’s blind spots.
*Dress for safety. Wear a helmet and eye protection. Wear bright clothing. Wear thick or leather clothing for protection. Section 302.020 RSMo. states, in part, “Every person operating or riding as a passenger on any motorcycle or motortricycle, as defined in Section 301.010 RSMo., upon any highway of this state shall wear protective headgear at all times the vehicle is in motion. The protective headgear shall meet reasonable standards and specifications established by the director.”
*Think safety while riding. Give yourself space to react to other motorists’ actions. Use lane positioning to increase visibility. Watch for turning vehicles. Signal your next action in advance. Pretend you’re invisible and drive defensively.
*Know your bike. Get formal training and take refresher courses. Practice riding your motorcycle before going into heavy traffic. Know how to handle your motorcycle in all types of road conditions.
Car and truck drivers need to share the road with motorcyclists and keep the following in mind:
* Drivers should actively watch for motorcyclists.
* Motorcycles may look farther away than they are due to their smaller size. It is also difficult to judge the speed at which a motorcycle is traveling as it approaches.
*Motorcycles are hidden easily in a vehicle’s blind spots, or masked by objects or backgrounds. Thoroughly check traffic before changing lanes!
*Motorcyclists may slow down by downshifting or easing off the throttle. So, you may not see a brake light. Allow extra distance between you and a motorcycle.
*A motorcycle’s turn signal does not cancel after the turn like a vehicle’s signal does. So, pay attention, the motorcycle may not be turning.
*A motorcyclist will often adjust their position in the lane in order to be seen more easily and to avoid debris, wind, or passing vehicles. Allow the motorcyclist to share the lane; don’t assume they are being reckless.
*Stopping distance for motorcycles is similar to that of cars. But, slippery pavement can make stopping quickly difficult. Please allow more distance behind a motorcycle in these types of road conditions.
In support of "The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths," the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!
Two more days of chilly, cloudy weather for the region, but here's news you should like. The upcoming weekend looks spectacular. Sunshine returns and temperatures will climb back near normal.
The Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Co-Ed Church Softball League. Entry deadline is Monday, May 19th with a $150 fee per team. Sign up at the Butler City Hall anytime between Monday through Friday, 8-5. For more information contact Parks and Recreation office at 660-200-2062 or Scott Bitner at 660-200-5664
The Butler Police Department responded to a minor 2 vehicle accident tonight around 5:15pm. The location of this accident was Chestnut and Water Streets here in Butler. No one was injured in this accident and both vehicles received minor damages.
The Bates County Sheriff's Posse is looking for some old materials that can be used to make obstacles for the Ultimate Horseman's Challenge. If you have any of the following items laying around your property and would be willing to donate them, please call Jami at 660-679-3232 or email her at 2910@batescountysheriff.com and she will arrange for them to be picked up.
The items needed are:
Railroad ties or landscaping timbers
Garden hoses to be cut up for a cowboy curtain
8 foot sections or longer of 2 inch pvc pipe
2 inch pvc elbows
Lumber
The Adrian Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Bates County EMS and Bates County Sheriffs Deputies responded to the Park Wood Apartments on 8th and Lexington in North Adrian tonight around 6pm on the report of a suicidal subject.
A brief standoff occurred and lasted approximately 45min then ended peacefully and the subject was taken into to custody by The Adrian Police Department.
He was later transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital to be medically cleared. Bates County Live will attempt to get a official press release on this at a later time.
