Monday, June 30, 2014

Obituary - Roy Wilbur Steiner

 
 Roy Wilbur Steiner
Celebration of life for Roy Steiner will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Pleasant Gap Christian Church or Heartland Hospice. 

 Roy Wilbur Steiner, age 94 of Appleton City, Missouri died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Appleton City Manor in Appleton City, Missouri. He was born April  21, 1920 to John Rudolph and Mary Edna Thomas Steiner in rural Butler, Missouri. 

Roy is survived by his wife, Betty Steiner of Appleton City, Missouri; four daughters, Marlise Swartz of Yarmouth, Maine, Sheryl Morriss and husband Jack of Cumming, Georgia, Karla Kelly and husband Larry of Appleton City, Missouri and Lori Johnson and husband Mark of Kansas City, Missouri; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant brother, Freeman Steiner; and one sister, Elise Bollweg.


Obituary - Zella Mae (Fritts) Mager

 
Zella Mager

Funeral Services for Zella Mager will be 2:00 PM Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri (660-679-0009) with Bro. Bill Read and Bro. Mark Harvey officiating. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5 – 7 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow services in Benjamin Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri. Memorial contributions in Zella’s name are suggested to Benjamin Cemetery Association. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
 
Zella Mae (Fritts) Mager, 81, of Butler Missouri, passed away Sunday evening at home. She was the daughter of the late Chancey Fritts and Ruth McGraw Fritts, born January 29, 1933.


She attended grade school at Mt. Vernon country school and was a graduate of Butler High School. She married her one and only love, Herman Mager in October of 1951, celebrating over 62 years of marriage.


Zella was an avid quilter and cross stitcher, she gave of herself and her gifts to many. Zella accepted the Lord as her saviour in the early 1950’s. Zella loved to cook for her family and so enjoyed gardening and canning. She was a member of the Passiac Extension Club and the Bates County Star Squares. She loved children and taught Sunday school many years and Vacation Bible School.


In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Bessie Reedy and her brothers Floyd Fritts and Oren Fritts and her daughter, Julie Taylor, and sister-in-law Della Luckan and husband Raymond. She is survived and will be sorely missed by her husband of 62+ years, Herman Mager, Sons, Dennis Mager and wife Karen of Maryland, Doug Mager and wife Nancy of Butler, Son-in-law Stan Taylor of Texas, two brothers, Wright Fritts and Elmer Fritts, and sister-in-law Emma Meade and husband Bill, as well as 9 grandchildren, Bryan and Karen Mager, Michelle and Kip Copeland, Brent and Anne Mager, Andrea and Sean Fitzgerald, Kevin and Heather Mager, Ashley and Bret Keighley, Mallory Mager, Sam Mager and Jacob Mager and 9 great grandchildren.


She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. She crafted many gifts for those she loved, adding her personality and love for all to remember.

Those remaining will cherish her memory and ask that all join to celebrate her life as she is reunited with those she loved in the glory of her Lord at the funeral services.

Butler Fire Department: Fireworks Safety



American traditions of parades, cookouts, and fireworks help us celebrate the summer season, especially the Fourth of July.
Fireworks can, however, turn a joyful holiday into a painful memory when children or adults are injured while incorrectly using fireworks.

It is estimated that over 8,700 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms in 2012 for injuries associated with fireworks.
Approximately 50% of the injuries are burns, and most of the injuries involve the hands, eyes, or head.

Nearly half of the victims are under the age of fifteen.
To reduce the risk of injury from fireworks, use them with caution and follow some basic safety rules:
  •  1. Read and follow all instructions and warnings.
  • 2. Sparklers, considered by many to be safe, burn at very high temperatures, can easily ignite clothing, and stay hot long after burning out. They can be as dangerous to children as lighters and matches. Be sure to collect all burned out sparkler wires for proper disposal.
  • 3. Only older children should be allowed to use fireworks under close supervision. Younger children should not be allowed to play with fireworks.
  • 4. Never allow running or horseplay when using fireworks.
  • 5. Use lighters with a child resistant feature. Keep matches and lighters away from smaller children.
  • 6. Light fireworks outdoors, one at a time. Light them on a clear, smooth, flat surface away from buildings, dry vegetation, or flammable materials.
  • 7. Keep water nearby for emergencies.
  • 8. Never try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Douse and soak them with water and throw them away.
  • 9. Be sure other people and pets are out of range before igniting fireworks.
  • 10. Never experiment with fireworks or ignite them in a glass or metal container.
  • 11. Never try to make your own fireworks.
  • 12. Keep unused fireworks away from firing areas.
  • 13. Store fireworks in a cool, dry place, away from sources of ignition, and out of reach of children.
Be aware of what fireworks are allowed in your area, and rules for their possession and use. 

The Butler Fire Department and City of Butler Emergency Management Agency would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day.  Please use common sense by following basic safety rules.

Bates County Sheriffs Office: Kansas City Kansas man arrested In Hume


 
David A. Wright
On June 29th 2014 in the early morning hours a Bates County Deputy responded to the Hume area in reference to a suspicious vehicle that was stuck in a ditch.  The Deputy arrived on the scene and made contact with the driver of the vehicle who was David A. Wright from Kansas City, Kansas. During the investigation the Deputy discovered that the vehicle a red 2002 Ford F350 was stolen out of Leavenworth, Kansas. Inside the vehicle, the Deputy also located a Toshiba laptop that was stolen out of Miami County, Kansas. David Wright had on his person approximately three grams of methamphetamine and one glass meth pipe.   

 
David Wright was arrested and is being held at the Bates County Jail on a $20,000 Cash or Surety bond. He was charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance which is a Class C felony. He was also charged with receiving stolen property which is also a Class C Felony.

Bates County Sheriffs Office Activity Reports

Bates County Sheriffs Office 
Activity Reports
  • June 23, 2014
 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – ADRIAN
WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER
CHECK WELL BEING – RICH HILL
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL On 06/23/2014 Deputies responded to the Rich Hill area for a suspicious person.
AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER
WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER

  • June 24, 2014
CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – AMORET
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – DREXEL
DISTURBANCE – RICH HILL
HARASSMENT – RICH HILL
BRUSH FIRE – RICH HILL
CALL FOR SERVICE – ADRIAN
STRUCTURE FIRE – AMSTERDAM
DEBRIS ON ROADWAY – ADRIAN
ROLLOVER MVA – RICH HILL
ANIMAL AT LARGE – RICH HILL
CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER
AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN

  • June 25, 2014
AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL On June 25th, 2014 at approximately 0938hrs, An ambulance was requested for a male subject that just received an electric shock from a breaker box on a utility pole at the intersection of S 3rd St and E Park St in Rich Hill, MO 64779.
AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER
BURGLAR ALARM – DREXEL
CIVIL SITUATION – ADRIAN
CHILD CUSTODY – RICH HILL
AGENCY ASSIST – PASSAIC
WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER On 6/25/14 Deputies arrested John Wayne Ganfield in the Butler area for two Bates County warrants.
SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER
WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER On 06/25/2014 Deputies responded to Vernon County Sheriff's Office to transport Lance Utech on a warrant for commit to the Bates County Sheriff's Office.
ALARM – AMSTERDAM
CHECK THE WELL BEING – AMSTERDAM On 6-25-14, Deputies took a check the wellbeing call in the Amsterdam area.  Rebecca Kensinger was arrested on 2 warrants, one from Cass County and one from Osage County for passing bad checks.
WANTED SUBJECT – AMORET

  • June 26, 2014
TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER On 6-26-14 Deputies made traffic stop on W52 and CR7001 and arrested Gage Barrera on a Belton PD warrant.
WANTED SUBJECT – AMORET
DEBRIS ON ROADWAY – BUTLER
SPEAK TO OFFICER – ADRIAN On 06/26/2014 Deputies took a report at the Bates County Sheriff's Office for suspicion of drug abuse.
WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER
DISTURBANCE – ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER – DREXEL.
CHILD ABUSE – ADRIAN On 06/26/2014 Detective took a walk in report in reference to Child Abuse from the rural Adrian Area. Investigation is ongoing.
AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL
CHECK WELL BEING – PASSAIC
CALL FOR SERVICE – ADRIAN
AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN
AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER
LITTERING – RICH HILL On 06/27/2014 Bates County Deputies responded to a report of littering in the rural Rich Hill area.
CONTROLLED BURN – RICH HILL
DFS ASSIST – BUTLER
ANIMAL AT LARGE – AMORET
911 HANG UP – BUTLER

  • June 27, 2014
PROPERTY DAMAGE – BUTLER           
MVA – ADRIAN                                         
LEAVE WITH OUT PAY – RICH HILL   
MVA – PASSAIC
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL    
CHILD ABUSE – ADRIAN
DEBRIS IN ROADWAY – RICH HILL
DFS ASSIST – ADRIAN
TRANSPORT – ARCHIE On 06-27-2014 Deputies responded to the Archie area for a county line transfer for a wanted subject
STRANDED MOTORIST – RICH HILL
WANTED SUBJECT – AMORET On 6-27-14, Deputies arrested a male subject in the Amoret area on a Bates County Warrant
BRUSH FIRE – RICH HILL                        
CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER           
ANIMAL AT LARGE – MERWIN            
THREATS – RICH HILL
TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER

  • June 28, 2014
ABANDON VEHICLE – BUTLER On 06-28-14, a Bates County Deputy located an abandon vehicle at I-49 and south bound on ramp that was blocking the roadway.
LOST & FOUND – ADRIAN                     
LOST & FOUND – AMSTERDAM            
PROPERTY DAMAGE – BUTLER           
CHECK WELL BEING – FOSTER            
FOLLOW UP- BALLARD
CALL FOR SERVICE - AMORET
DEBRIS ON ROADWAY – PASSAIC      
CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN           
AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN                   
CHECK WELL BEING – AMORET          
TRAFFIC STOP – AMORET                      
TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER
SPECIAL DETAIL – AMSTERDAM On 06-28-2014 Deputies responded to a fight in progress at the D&D fireworks show.
TRAFFIC HAZARD – RICH HILL
TRAFFIC STOP – AMSTERDAM             
ABANDON VEHICLE – AMSTERDAM
CIVIL SITUATION – HUME
WATER/SEWER LEAK – RICH HILL

  • June 29, 2014
911 HANG UP – BUTLER
AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL
CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN
CHECK WELL BEING – PASSAIC
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – AMSTERDAM
AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER
SPEAK TO OFFICER– AMSTERDAM
VEHICLE FIRE – ADRIAN
TRAFFIC HAZARD – ADRIAN
CHECK WELL BEING – AMSTERDAM
ABANDON VEHICLE – ADRIAN
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – HUME On 06-29-2014 Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at a residence in the Hume area.
ABANDON VEHICLE – RICH HILL
CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – BUTLER
TRESPASS – HUME
CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN
TRAFFIC HAZARD – RICH HILL            


Rich Hill Activity Report
June 23, 2014 to June 29, 2014



  • June 23, 2014
EX-PARTE VIOLATION
SPEAK TO OFFICER
POWER OUTAGE
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
SUSPICOUS ACTIVITY

  • June 24, 2014
ANIMAL AT LARGE
BRUSH FIRE
HARASSMENT
DISTURBANCE

  • June 25, 2014
AMBULANCE REQUEST
TRAFFIC STOP
CHILD CUSTODY ISSUE
TRAFFIC STOP

  • June 26, 2014
AMBULANCE REQUEST
CONTROLLED BURN

  • June 27, 2014
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
DEBRIS IN ROADWAY
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Local Citizens Visit the MO Capitol‏


 
Those attending were: (l to r) Mary Fischer, Patty Hahn, Patsy Lemon, Charlene Flynn, Charlotte Hirni, Representative Randy Pike, Karen Malen, Barbara Burch, Kathie Heuser, Patricia Pike, Winifred Gaston, and Floyd Gaston.
REPRESENTATIVE PIKE HOSTS GUESTS AT MO CAPITOL

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Citizens from Bates and Vernon County recently participated in a Jefferson City tour hosted by District 126 MO State Representative, Randy Pike. Guests visited with Representative Pike on the MO House Floor, toured the MO State Capitol, the Governor’s Mansion and Jefferson Landing’s 1904 World’s Fair exhibit. Representative Pike commented, “ It was a pleasure to welcome everyone to Jefferson City. In visiting around the district, I find that many have not had the opportunity to tour our beautiful Capitol area or it has been a long time since their last visit. This invitation was extended to any District 126 citizen interested in attending and learning more about Missouri history.”

Job Opening In Butler



Butler Auto Credit is taking applications for a full time lot porter. 80% of the job is detailing vehicles, other duties include dropping off vehicles for service, getting fuel, picking up trash, light building maintenance and other duties. Pay is based on experience but competitive. If you or you know someone who might be a good fit with a great personality, you can contact Renee Miller-Sargent at Butler Auto Credit by taking a resume/application to her. 660.679.0037

Missouri State Highway Patrol driver examination stations closed


The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed in observance of July Fourth Holiday, on Friday, July 4, 2014. Normal operations will resume on Monday, July 7, 2014.

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!!


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