BREAKING NEWS: GO PINK Event Moved to Thursday

Due to the Kansas City Royals playing in Game 7 of the World Series, the GO PINK event that was suppose to be this evening has been moved to Thursday, October 30th at 7pm at the Butler Sports Complex.

We hope to see everyone tomorrow at this event for a great cause.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 10/28/14

On 10/28/14 around 10:40 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 33 year old Charles A. Moretine of East Lynne, Missouri. He was arrested on 1.) Felony possession of a controlled substance 2.) Failure to equip motor vehicle with a rear license plate light. He was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Halloween Safety tips

Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to plan ahead on Halloween. Safety is an important part of a fun Halloween.

MOTORISTS: Motorists are reminded to pay attention for trick-or-treaters of all ages. Young children excited by Halloween could dart in front of a vehicle. Slow down, and drive with extra caution. If you are headed to a costume party, make sure the costume doesn’t hamper your vision while you’re driving to the event! Motorists picking up and dropping off trick-or-treaters may increase the number of vehicles on the road, therefore affecting traffic patterns. Please be courteous and stay alert.

PARENTS: Tell your child to approach only familiar houses that are well lighted. Remind them they should never enter a stranger’s house or vehicle. Trick-or-treating with your children can be fun, and it's good for their safety.

TRICK-OR-TREATERS: Keep costumes short to prevent tripping and consider make-up rather than masks. Masks can make it difficult for children to see oncoming traffic. Wear light-colored clothing or add reflective tape to dark costumes to make them visible. Flame resistant costumes are the best ones. Remember to look both ways when crossing the street. Use sidewalks wherever possible when you're walking around a neighborhood.

Trick-or-treaters are urged to do so while it is light outside. If you go out later, take a flashlight with you. An adult should always accompany small children, and older children should stay in groups.

ADULTS: Consider spending Halloween at home answering the front door. If you attend a Halloween party that includes alcohol, make sure you have a sober, designated driver for the trip home. Alcohol, even in small amounts, slows reaction time and dulls the senses. Drinking alcohol could have a sad and possibly deadly result.

Wednesday Special's at Massey's Country Mart in Butler

Wednesday Special's at Massey's Country Mart In Butler

• MAMA ROSA”S PIZZA 2 PK $5.00 EACH
• SUPREME
• COMBO
• PEPPERONI

• ELMONTEREY BURRITOS 8 PK 2/$5.00
• BEEF & BEAN
• BEAN & CHEESE
• BEEF & BEAN CHIMICHAGAS

• ROTEL ORIGINAL DICED TOMATOES 5/$5.00

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report October 20, 2014 to October 26, 2014

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

October 20, 2014 to October 26, 2014

• October 20, 2014

AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER

ABANDON VEHICLE – RICH HILL

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – BUTLER

DEBRIS ON ROADWAY – BUTLER

WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE – BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER

LOST AND FOUND – BUTLER

ABANDON VEHICLE – BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office: Large Search Continues Tuesday For Missing Appleton City Man

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the search for a missing man from rural Appleton City. Sheriff Scott Keeler explained on Saturday evening, Oct. 25, St. Clair County deputies responded to NW 400 Road in reference to Dale Miller, 78, Appleton City, wandering into the woods and not returning. Miller has a black German shepherd dog named Lady and she was last seen with him.

He is described as a white male 5’ 10”, 158 lbs., gray hair, blue eyes, wearing glasses, a hunter orange baseball cap, blue shirt, blue jeans and boots. He reportedly walks hunched forward and shuffles his feet and his speech is whispered and mumbled. Miller is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and has a fractured vertebra. He has missed doses of his medication and may have an altered mental status and motor skills.

Family, friends and numerous volunteers joined in the search for Miller on Sunday. Other agencies assisting in the search included Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri State Highway Patrol, American Red Cross, Bates County Live, St. Clair County Rescue, Missouri Search and Rescue, and firefighters from Appleton City, Lowry City, Sac Osage, Taberviille, Rockville, Collins, and Iconium.

“An extensive ground check of the area Mr. Miller was last seen along with the acreage surrounding areas was completed on Sunday,” said Sheriff Keeler. “On Monday the area was cleared to allow the dogs from Missouri Search and Rescue to search. Both searches resulted with no clues or signs of Mr. Miller or his dog, Lady.”

The sheriff explained the search is continuing in the general area where Mr. Miller was last seen and deputies are following up on tips and leads received in the case. He expressed his sincere appreciation for all those individuals and groups that donated their time and energy for the search effort. Sheriff Keeler urges those with any information related to the case to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office, 417-646-2565.

Are you ready for some BASEBALL?!

Shelby & Riley Valis adorned their front yard in Adrian with some artful support for the Kansas City Royals as they face the San Francisco Giants tonight at
Kauffman Stadium in game 6 of the World Series.

Butler Vision Committee Reaching out To Butler Community

YOU ARE INVITED!

The Butler Vision Committee is reaching out to the Butler community to get feedback on the Comprehensive Plan and where Butler should be in 20 years. They have been meeting once a month since July and, with the help from 300 surveys filled out at Huckster’s Day, want to present the findings so far. The Vision Committee is ready to move onto the next phase of the plan, and to do so, they need your input on the data and information gathered. Therefore, you are invited to attend the next Vision Committee meeting on Wednesday, November 5, at 5:30, at Butler City Hall. So, please come meet the Vision Committee and see what the Comprehensive Plan is all about!