Bates County Farm Bureau: Just some facts on Amendment 1

PRESS RELEASE

BATES COUNTY FARM BUREAU

JUST THE FACTS ON AMENDMENT 1

Section 35. That agriculture which provides food, energy, health benefits, and security is the foundation and stabilizing force of Missouri's economy. To protect this vital sector of Missouri's economy, the right of farmers and ranchers to engage in farming and ranching practices shall be forever guaranteed in this state, subject to duly authorized powers, if any, conferred by article VI of the Constitution of Missouri.

FACT: Amendment 1 was passed out of the state legislature with bipartisan support.

FACT: 6 of 8 Missouri U.S. Representatives are endorsing amendment 1, including Vicky Hartzler and Emanuel Cleaver.

FACT: MO Attorney General Chris Koster is traveling Missouri promoting amendment 1.

FACT: The law in the state of Missouri limits foreign ownership of farm land to 1%.

FACT: Missouri Farm Bureau is strongly opposed to foreign ownership of farmland. If this amendment actually promoted foreign ownership Farm Bureau would not be supporting it. 

FACT: The last line of amendment 1 insures county government’s ability to regulate agriculture.

FACT: The Humane Society of the United States (an out of state animal rights group) has spent $375,000 so far opposing amendment 1.

FACT: Missouri pork, cattlemen, soybean, corn growers, dairy, veterinary medical, pet breeders, sheep, sporting dog, equine, and vocational agriculture teachers associations all support amendment 1.

FACT: Missouri Chamber of Commerce as well as the Columbia Chamber of Commerce support amendment 1.

FACT: MFA Inc., FCS Financial, Missouri Rural Electric Cooperatives, and the Conservation Federation of Missouri support amendment 1.

FACT: The Humane Society of the United States, The Sierra Club, and the Coalition for the Environment (all out of state groups) oppose amendment 1. 

These are the facts. They are completely verifiable. Now it is up to you, who are you going to believe, out of state activist groups or your fellow Missourians?

We respectfully ask you to go to the polls on August 5^th and vote yes on amendment 1.

Thank you,

Bates County Farm Bureau

Weekly Soccer Game In Butler

Adult (18+) soccer game. Soccer fields, 7pm, each Saturday evening. Bring water, cleats and shin guards if you have them. Everyone is welcome! If you've played, come. If you have never played, but love soccer, come. If you have never watched it or played, come! Contact Gen with any questions: (816)284-9719

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 7/30/2014

• On 7/30/14 around 10:30pm The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 45 year old Melany J. Ghys of Butler, Missouri. She was arrested on 1.) Felony possession of a controlled substance (Methamphetamine) 2.) Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. She was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.

Courtesy of http://www.mshp.dps.mo.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I220998A

Electric City Soccer Club 2014 Fall Sign Ups

Butler Elementary Back to School Night

The Back to School night for the Butler Elementary School  is Tuesday, August 19th. We are going to do an open house format from 6p.m.-8p.m. 

We will all be there for the full time, but will try to stagger the traffic with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades from 6p.m.-7p.m. and 4th, 5th, and 6th grades from 7p.m.-8p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

UPDATE: Investigators Trying To Identify Body Found At Stockton Lake Sunday

Investigators are still working to identify the body of an adult man found Sunday by a couple hiking Crabtree Cove at Stockton Lake. Cedar County chief deputy sheriff Jason Johnson says it appeared the body had been there two or three days. The FBI was asked for assistance because the body was found on land owned by the Federal Government. 

FBI spokeswoman Bridgett Patton says the man was approximately five-feet-11-inches tall, weighed about 170 pounds with reddish blonde and light brown hair and a possible goatee and he was wearing lace-up sneakers. 

Anyone with information about the death is requested to call the sheriff's office at Stockton, 417-276-5133.

Henry County Sheriffs Office Stolen Vehicle Alert

The Henry County Sheriffs Office is attempting to locate a stolen black in color 1970 Dodge Dart, 2 door with white stripe and a 1969 Plymouth GTX no license information. The vehicles was taken from Calhoun, Missouri today. 

A white 2000 model Chevrolet truck with Harley Davidson logo in the back window was seen around the area. 

If you have any information on the stolen vehicles or the location of the Chevrolet pickup please call the Henry County Sheriffs Office (660) 885-5587.

Tuesday's vote- Be informed!

Tuesday's election holds plenty of anticipation for local hopefuls and some very, (albeit very, very!) hot subjects on the ballot. We highly recommend researching to make an informed decision on each item. Links are to BallotPedia, a straightforward, non partisan web site with detailed information on each subject:

Amendment 1 - "Right To Farm" see full details and more here

Amendment 5 - "Right To Bear Arms" see full details and more here

Amendment 7 - "Temporary Road Tax" see full details and more here

Amendment 8 - "Veterans Lottery Ticket" see full details and more here

Amendment 9 - "Secure Electronic Data" see full details and more here



Voting places (polls open 6 am to 7 pm):

Amsterdam Precinct: Highway Y & Walnut Street, Amsterdam (Miami R-1) Voters in West Point & Elkhart Townships will vote at the Amsterdam Community Center. Note: all of West Boone Township votes at the Drexel Community Center in Drexel.

Amoret Precinct: Highway 52 & Main Street, Amoret (Miami R-1) Voters in Homer & Charlotte Townships will vote at the Amoret Community Center.

Ballard Precinct: Rt 1, Box 497, Butler (Ballard R-2) All voters in the district will vote at the Ballard school.

Adrian North Precinct: Old Hwy 71 South, Adrian (Adrian R-3 & Archie R-5) All voters in Deer Creek North will vote at the Adrian Optimist Building.

Adrian South Precinct: Old Hwy 71 South, Adrian (Adrian R-3) Voters in Deer Creek South, East Boone, Grand River, Elkhart, Mound, & Shawnee Townships will vote at the Adrian Optimist Building.

Rich Hill North Precinct: 6th & Walnut Street, Rich Hill (Rich Hill R-4) Voters in Osage North, Lone Oak, Pleasant Gap, Hudson, and Prairie Townships will vote at the American Legion Building in Rich Hill. Note: All of Rockville Township votes at Rockville Community Center.

Rich Hill South Precinct: 6th & Walnut Street, Rich Hill (Rich Hill R-4) Voters in Osage South, New Home South, & Howard Townships will vote at the American Legion Building in Rich Hill.
Foster Precinct: 9th Street, Foster (Rich Hill R-4) Voters in Walnut Township will vote at the Foster Community Center. Note: Voters in Walnut Township Hume R-8 will vote in Hume.

Butler 1 Precinct: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Ward 1, Shawnee, & Summit Townships will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium

Butler 2 Precinct: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Ward 2, Elkhart, & Charlotte Townships will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium

Butler 3 Precinct: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Ward 3, New Home North, Lone Oak, & Pleasant Gap Townships will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium

Butler 4 Precinct: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Township Ward 4 will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium

Passaic Precinct: Highway F, Passaic (Butler R-5) Voters in Mound Township will vote at the Passaic Methodist Church. Note: Voters in Mound Township, Adrian R-3 will vote in Adrian.

Hume Precinct: 100 S. 2nd Street, Hume (Hume R-8) Votes in Howard and Walnut Townships will vote at the Hume Community Center.

Hudson Precinct: Rt. 3, Appleton City, Highway 52E and Highway W (Hudson R-9) All voters in the district will vote at the Hudson School.

Rockville Precinct: Osage Street, Rockville (Appleton City R-2 & Rich Hill R-4) All voters in Rockville Township will vote at the Rockville Community Center.

Drexel Precinct: 410 E. Bates, Drexel (Drexel R-4 & Miami R-1) All voters in West Boone Township will vote at the Drexel Community Center.

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