Obituary - Charles Robert Raysik

Funeral services for Charles Raysik will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. 

Charles Robert Raysik, age 73 of Archie, Missouri died Monday, January 19, 2015 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born June 2, 1941 to Steve and Katie Marie Craig Raysik in Bates County, Missouri.

Charles is survived by his wife, Kathleen Raysik of Archie, Missouri; two sons, Anthony Raysik and significant other Roberta Bennett of Claycomo, Missouri and Scott Raysik and wife Lynn of Lawson, Missouri; two daughters, Deborah Allen and husband Scott of Kansas City, Missouri and Eden Ecklund and husband Russell of Grandview, Missouri; two stepdaughters, Rebecca Tombaugh and husband Doug of Kansas City, Missouri and Michaela Waters and husband Jim of Parkville, Missouri; two brothers, Steve Raysik of Deepwater, Missouri and Jim Raysik and wife Becky of Clinton, Missouri; one sister, Ada Ann Morris of Montrose, Missouri; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one stepson, Jack Shelton.

Appleton City man arrested on probation violation

Glen Collins Jr.

 On Jan. 18, Glen Collins Jr., 32, Appleton City, was arrested in St. Clair County on a no bond Barton County warrant for a probation violation on an original class C felony charge of burglary second degree. The warrant was issued in June 2014. 

The original charge stems from an incident in November 2011.

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report January 12, 2015 to January 18, 2015

• January 12, 2015

ALARM – AMSTERDAM

ANIMAL AT LARGE – ROCKVILLE

ALARM – AMSTERDAM

SUSPICOUS ACTIVITY – BALLARD

ANIMAL BITE – BUTLER

CARELESS AND IMPRUDENT DRIVER – ADRIAN

MVA (NO INJURIES) – BUTLER

ALARM – RICH HILL

EX-PARTE VIOLATOIN – AMORET

SUICIDAL THREATS/ATTEMPTS – FOSTER

WRONG NUMBER – BUTLER

• January 13, 2015

ALARM – AMSTERDAM

CARELESS & IMPRUDENT DRIVER – ADRIAN

AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE – ADRIAN

CIVIL STANDBY – DREXEL

ABANDON VEHCILE – AMSTERDAM

MVA (INJURIES) – APPLETON CITY

CHECK WELL BEING – FOSTER

AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER

DOMESTIC – RICH HILL

LIGHTS/DOORS/WINDOW OPEN – ADRIAN

• January 14, 2015

DERELICT VEHICLE – AMSTERDAM

CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN

STRANDED MOTORIST – RICH HILL

WANTED SUBJECT – ADRIAN

STRANDED MOTORIST – RICH HILL

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – ADRIAN

• January 15, 2015

ABANDON VEHICLE – BALLARD

CONTROLLED BURN – BUTLER

FIRE (BRUSH) – DREXEL

TRY TO CONTACT – RICH HILL

BURGLARY – ADRIAN

AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN

AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER

WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER

• January 16, 2015

AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN

BURGLARY – AMORET

SPEAK TO OFFICER – DREXEL

ASSUALT – BUTLER

CIVIL STAND BY – BUTLER

SMOKE INVESTIGATION – BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING – AMORET

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – PASSAIC

SPEAK TO OFFICER – DREXEL

SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER

• January 17, 2015

AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER

CARELESS & IMPRODUENT - AMORET

DOMESTIC – AMORET

ALARM BURGLAR – BUTLER

CHILD CUSTODY – DREXEL

OPEN DOOR/WINDOW – ADRAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER

ALARM BURGLAR – ADRIAN

PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER

AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING – HUME

AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL

ACCIDENT – RICH HILL

PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER

AMBULANCE – RICH HILL

PAPER SERVICE – PAPINSVILLE

GUN SHOTS HEARD/SEEN – RICH HILL

FIRE – RICH HILL

• January 18, 2015

AMBULANCE RQUEST – DREXEL

JUVENILE PROBLEM – RICH HILL

FIRE – ADRIAN

WANTED SUBECT – BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN

PAPER SERVICE – ADRIAN

PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER

PAPER SERVICE – RICH HILL

NOISE – BUTLER

GAS LEAK – RICH HILL

CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER

PAPER SERVICE – PAPINSVILLE

FIRE – AMSTERDAM

DOMESTIC – AMSTERDAM

C & I – ADRIAN

PAPER SERVICE – PAPINSVILLE

Rich Hill Activity Report

January 12, 2015 to January 18, 2015

• January 12, 2015

EX-PARTE VIOLATION

EX-PARTE VIOLATION

CONTROLLED BURN

ODER INVESTIGATION

• January 13, 2015

NOISE

• January 14, 2015

CIVIL STANDBY

• January 15, 2015

THEFT

CONTROLLED BURN

CONTROLLED BURN

• January 16, 2015

THEFT

AMBULANCE REQUEST

ACCIDENT

• January 17, 2015

AMBULANCE REQUEST

GUN SHOTS HEARD/SEEN

FIRE – RICH HILL

• January 18, 2015

JUVENILE PROBLEM

PAPER SERVICE

GAS LEAK

PAPER SERVICE

Where to find the History of Bates County series

While our plans are to add a new installment of the History of Bates County series each week, you may find the original story kinda lost in the news shuffle...

However, you can find all the articles by clicking the link at the top of our home page at www.midamericalive.com any time. Future stories will include secrets of the square, bridges of Bates county, fascinating architecture,  more unsolved murders, well known businesses and brushes with fame.

Stay tuned, and thanks for reading Mid America Live!

Progress in Drexel...

Workers on site early in the day as a new Dollar
General Store goes up in Drexel

Construction is fully underway for a new Dollar General Store being built in Drexel. The project has
been in the works for several years and is beginning to take shape at the corner of 2nd and Elm streets, across from Casey's.

Dollar General, with over 11,400 stores, is the largest U.S. discount retailer.

The store is expected to be open this Spring.

Storm spotter training coming to Butler in February

Do you know what an RSC is? A Really Scary Cloud.

Seriously, you can learn to tell what cloud formations mean and better yet, learn what kind of clouds bring truly dangerous weather during storm spotter training at the Butler High School auditorium on Tuesday, February 10th.

Class begins at 7 p.m. and is sponsored by the National Weather Service.

Class is free to the public. You can get more info on the storm spotter Facebook page here.

Butler Rotary Club Ham and Beans or Chili Dinner

The Butler Rotary Club invites everyone to a Ham and Beans or Cornbread dinner on Friday, January 23rd from 5 – 7 pm in the Butler High School Cafeteria.

All proceeds will go to projects involving students of the Butler School System.

Adults is just $5 and Children $3 for 6th grade and under.

Community Food Pantry Mass Food Distribution

A mass food distribution will be held at the Community Food Pantry, 709 West Ohio in Butler, Saturday January 24 from 8:30-11:30. The only requirement is you provide proof you live in Bates County. Call 660 679 3951 if you have questions.