Butler Bears Track Results: Holden Invitational Results‏

On Friday the Butler Bears Track Team traveled to Holden on a beautiful night with great competition. Schools that consisted of Grain Valley, St. Pius X, O'Hara, and Smith-Cotton just to name a couple of the bigger schools. The boys showed up and took advantage of the perfect weather and placed 3rd overall out of 11 schools!! Here are the top 8 finishers who helped earn that 3rd place finish:

200M Dash - Austin Castaneda - 2nd place

                    Kyle Todd - 6th place

400M Dash - Austin Castaneda - 2nd place

                    Kyle Todd - 4th place

1600M Run - Tayje VanVoorst - 8th place

3200M Run - Tayje VanVoorst - 5th place

300M Hurdles - Devan Loveall - 3rd place

                        Brett Behringer - 6th place

4x100M Relay - Kaleb Kauffman, Tanner Diehl, Brett Miller, Devan Loveall - 3rd place

4x200M Relay - Brett Miller, Kaleb Kauffman, Kyle Todd, Austin Castaneda - 1st place with a time of 1:34.89

4x400M Relay - Devan Loveall, Brett Miller, Kyle Todd, Austin Castaneda - 2nd place ( our fastest time ever 3:33.8)

High Jump - Briar Tiller - 8th place

Pole Vault - Brett Behringer - 3rd place

                Shay Wilson - 4th place

Long Jump - Kaleb Kauffman - 5th place

Triple Jump - Kaleb Kauffman - 6th place

Again I am super proud of all of our track athletes. Even when we know the competition is higher we use it to make ourselves better. Almost every single kid got their season best or their personal best on Friday. We are peaking at the right time! The Butler track team travels to Sherwood tonight for the XRC championship. If you see any of our kids, wish them luck on this beautiful day.

Photos From The 7th Annual Show of Wheels Car Show In Butler

Weather Update: Where did Spring Go

OK, who turned the calendar to late June? It's short sleeve shirt and shorts weather. Can you believe it was in the 50s just four days ago?If you haven't already done so break out the sun screen and make sure you grab some water if you're working outdoors over the next few days. It's gonna get a bit toasty. Expect 80s south of the Missouri River today and then everyone is in the 80s Tuesday and Wednesday. 

 Rain holds off till late Wednesday night and even that is not a slam dunk. Our lawns and gardens will likely get a drink on Thursday. Lots can change between now and then but seeing hints that some of the storms on Thursday could be severe. We'll keep you posted as we get closer to that time. Till then pass me the SPF-80 and how about some sweet tea.

 Do you prefer this heat or would you rather bundle up like last Thursday?

HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE: DRUG ARRESTS

An Arrest Warrant for Drug Offenses Leads to Additional Arrests on New Drug Offenses

William L. Burks II

Virginia O’Banion

According to Sheriff Kent Oberkrom, shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening, April 30^th, Cpl. Aaron Brown and Deputy Antonio Thurman responded to an address in the 100 block of South Orchard, Clinton, to attempt to serve a Henry County felony arrest warrant for possession of a controlled substance.  Upon deputies’ arrival, they approached the front door and immediately detected the odor of marijuana emanating from around the residence.

A female subject then attempted to leave the residence and was detained by deputies.  Cpl. Brown knocked on the door and a short time later, was met at the front door by the resident of the house who had the outstanding arrest warrant.  The resident was taken into custody by Cpl. Brown for the outstanding warrant.  It was also discovered that the female subject that attempted to depart the residence upon the deputies’ arrival had an outstanding arrest warrant and was also taken into custody.

Deputies requested consent to search the residence, which was granted by the resident.  The initial search of the residence led to the discovery of numerous other persons inside.  Assistance was requested from the Clinton Police Department and Sgt. Chad Nepple, Patrolmen Nathan Bettencourt and John Scott, along with K-9 Junior, responded to assist.

The subsequent search of the residence led to the discovery of numerous items of drug paraphernalia and contraband, along with digital scales with a calculator.  Patrolman Scott and K-9 Junior conducted an additional search of the residence, with several K-9 responses being given.  Searching these areas led to the discovery of approximately 70 small, ziplock baggies, some of which contained a white, crystallized substance that appeared to be methamphetamine.  Other baggies contained residue with the same white, crystallized substance.

A small refrigerator was located that had a padlock and hasp installed on the door.  The key to the lock was obtained and upon opening the refrigerator, a bag containing what appeared to be methamphetamine, two bags that contained what appeared to be marijuana, as well as approximately 80 small, ziplock baggies, numerous items of paraphernalia used for the ingestion of both of these substances, along with $300 in cash was discovered within.

Arrested on 24-hour investigative holds for the felony charges of possession with the intent to distribute the controlled substances of methamphetamine and marijuana, as well as unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia for the ingestion of methamphetamine and marijuana was William L. Burks II, age 56, of Clinton.

Also arrested on 24-hour investigative holds for the misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as a misdemeanor Clinton Municipal warrant for improper registration was Virginia O’Banion, age 33, of Clinton.

“These arrests are a prime example of what deputies may encounter any time that they respond to a residence to conduct investigations or attempt warrant services.  Both deputies put forth an extra effort in this case, which resulted in additional criminal charges.  Along with the assistance of the Clinton PD officers, this is also a great example of a cooperative effort amongst local law enforcement agencies which benefits our communities”, Sheriff Oberkrom stated.
 

Bates County Community Health Foundation offers $1,000 Scholarship

The Bates County Community Health Foundation has a mission to create opportunities for caring individuals and families in our area to participate in providing top-quality health care for all residents of Bates County and the surrounding areas.  They are offering a $1,000 scholarship with the following criteria:

• Reside in Bates County
• Pursue a career in the healthcare field
• Must be accepted in a chosen healthcare program
• Maintain a grade point average of 3.0
• Good communication skills
• Write an essay stating why you are pursuing a healthcare career
• Provide three letters of recommendation

Contact the Administration office of the Bates County Memorial Hospital for applications and all applications must be returned on or before May 30^th.  Send your application to:

Administration Office
Bates County Memorial Hospital
PO Box 370
Butler, MO 64730
For more information call 660-200-7072.  Scholarships will be awarded on or before July 1, 2014.


Scholarship Application – 2014


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Obituary - Billy B. Hunter

Billy B. Hunter, 85, Peculiar, Mo died Saturday, May 3, 2014 at his home. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville with visitation from 1:00- 2:00. Burial will be in Peculiar, Cemetery, Peculiar, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice.

Billy was born January 16, 1929 in Cedar County, Mo to Bert K. and Jessie May (Abbott) Hunter. He graduated high school in Bear Creek, MO. On October 24, 1954 he was united in marriage to Wanda R. Brown. He retired from Leeds Chevrolet Assembly Plant. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Franklin and Dale Hunter and two sister, Frances Hunter and Ruth Coleman. He is survived by his wife, Wanda, of the home; one son, Gary Hunter of Peculiar, Mo; one daughter, Glenda Hill and her husband, Bob, of Garden City, Mo; two brothers, Joe Hunter and his wife, Bettie, of Bear Creek, Mo and Max Hunter and his wife, Gaila, of Stockton, Mo; one sister, Helen Emshwiller of Fairplay, Mo; two grandchildren, Amanda Paul and her husband Clint and Ethan Hill; one great-granddaughter, Emersyn; brother-in-law, Wayne Coleman and sister-in-law Beverly Hunter.

Butler City Wide Clean Up North of Ft. Scott Street

The City of Butler and Bates County Disposal will be conducting a citywide clean-up for residential properties the week of May 5^th – May 9th for houses NORTH of Ft. Scott Street.

Bates County Disposal will pick up old furniture, appliances, paint, batteries and miscellaneous junk.  The City of Butler will pick up your brush and limbs placed at the curb.  You need to have your clean-up items or trash separate from your regular weekly trash but should still be at curbside. 

 Brush needs to be in a pile separate from the rest of your trash and also placed at curbside.  Leaves must be bagged in City of Butler leaf bags in order to be collected.

NOTE: This clean-up service is for residential properties only.  They will NOT pick up tires or construction/building materials such as lumber, plywood or shingles.  There is a one pickup load limit per household.  Households with larger amounts must make special arrangements with Bates County Disposal by calling 679-7604.  Items not picked up must be removed from the curb immediately.

PLEASE have your trash or brush ready at curbside by 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 5^th.  No return trips will be made after a street has been completed. Residents are reminded not to set out trash more than one week in advance or you may be subject to code enforcement action.

Butler City Wide Clean Up South of Ft. Scott Street

The City of Butler and Bates County Disposal will be conducting a citywide clean-up for residential properties the week of May 12^th – 16^th for houses SOUTH of Ft. Scott Street.

Bates County Disposal will pick up old furniture, appliances, paint, batteries and miscellaneous junk.  The City of Butler will pick up your brush and limbs placed at the curb.  You need to have your clean-up items or trash separate from your regular weekly trash but should still be at curbside.  Brush needs to be in a pile separate from the rest of your trash and also placed at curbside.  Leaves must be bagged in City of Butler leaf bags in order to be collected.

NOTE: This clean-up service is for residential properties only.  They will NOT pick up tires or construction/building materials such as lumber, plywood or shingles.  There is a one pickup load limit per household.  Households with larger amounts must make special arrangements with Bates County Disposal by calling 679-7604.  Items not picked up must be removed from the curb immediately.

PLEASE have your trash or brush ready at curbside by 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 12^th.  No return trips will be made after a street has been completed. Residents are reminded not to set out trash more than one week in advance or you may be subject to code enforcement action.