Man wanted on multiple warrants arrested in St. Clair County

Daniel Nesbitt

A man wanted on multiple warrants, including one from Vernon County, has been arrested in St. Clair County. St. Clair County Sheriff's Office Officials says, 30 year old Daniel Nesbitt, has been arrested in St. Clair County on multiple warrants. Those warrants include a Vernon County warrant for failing to appear in court on a probation violation on an original misdemeanor charge of passing a bad check and a Benton County warrant on a class D felony of non-support, Nesbitt also had 2 Henry County warrants for a probation violation on an original misdemeanor charge of passing a bad check, along with a probation violation on an original misdemeanor charge of non-support. Nesbitt was transferred to the Benton County Sheriff's Office. Nesbitt is being held in the Benton County Jail.

Nevada warehouse of nearly 30 years is set to close

A Nevada warehouse of nearly 30 years is set to close in April. Missouri Eagle announced Monday that they be closing their warehouse in Nevada effective on Monday, April 6th. However, they will maintain a satellite dock facility and office in our area. Missouri Eagle C.O.O. Charles Brown Jr. says, they have been a proud member of the Nevada business community for 30 years, and look forward to maintaining and growing that relationship. Brown also stated, that there would be minimal impact to the workforce, with the majority of employees remaining intact and continue to work out of Nevada. Trucks will be loaded at Missouri Eagle's Joplin facility, with routes originating from both Joplin and Nevada. One route will be serviced from the company's Lebanon facility. The closure will allow Missouri Eagle to maintain it's current level of customer service and position it for future growth.

Butler Chamber of Commerce: News Release‏

To all members of the Butler Chamber of Commerce,

Due to a change in location, the Chamber’s offices will be unavailable beginning today and extending to approximately one week’s time as we move. During this move, it is possible that our phones may not be answered and emails may be delayed. The Chamber’s officers and board all remain available to you via email or through our website, where you will find our contact information. You may contact us directly if an urgent need arises. 

We are pleased to announce that our new offices will be open at 15 N. Main, still on the east side of the square, possibly by the end of this week or early next week. We will advise you when operations return to normal. We appreciate your patience, and apologize for any momentary inconvenience.

In special note, the Board of Directors wishes to express its sincere thanks to Jon Peters and the X-Group for its hospitality and accommodation to the Chamber in the past.

Very truly,
Greg D. Mullinax
President, Butler Chamber of Commerce

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Updated Obituary - Beatrice Younce Salters

Beatrice Younce Salters, age 80 of Fort Scott, Kansas formerly of Hume, Missouri passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015. 

She was born on July 7, 1934 at Montserrat, Missouri the daughter of John T. and Eva C. Anthony Robinson. She was united in marriage to Forrest Salters on October 4, 1986. She was preceded in death by her parents, a husband, Bruce, two daughters, Janice and Nancy Younce, and two sisters, Nancy Prince and Edith Craven.

She is survived by her husband Forrest, sons: John, Steve, Richard, Gregie, Raymond and Bruce Younce, Bill Haley, Sean Hogan, James Salters and Colt Hoss; three daughters: Debra Younce, Shelly Miller and Krista Hoss; two sisters, Betty Clevenger and Lenora Morris, two brothers, Donald and Theodore Robinson and numerous grand and great grandchildren. 

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory Hume Chapel. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to service time at the Hume Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Missouri Council of the Blind. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory Hume Chapel.

Legalize Marijuana in Missouri gets permission to start getting petition signatures

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Secretary of State Jason Kander said Monday that people who want to legalize marijuana in Missouri have permission to start gathering petition signatures to get their proposal on the statewide ballot.   The supporters have 15 months to gather enough signatures to put the proposal before voters in November 2016.

 

News release from Secretary of State's Office:
The official ballot title for the initiative petition, 2016-013, reads:
"Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

• legalize marijuana for personal, medical, and commercial purposes;
• release all persons who have non-violent, marijuana-related offenses from incarceration, probation, and parole, and expunge the records of their offense; and
• prohibit state funds and law enforcement from being used to enforce federal marijuana laws?

"State government expects annual operating costs starting at $900,000 and an unknown increase in public health costs, possibly offset by unknown savings in the criminal justice system.  Possible increased sales tax revenue is unknown.  The fiscal impact to local governments is unknown."

The petition, which would amend Article IV of the Missouri Constitution, was submitted by Nicholas Raines, 4 West Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64113.
Before any constitutional changes can be brought before Missouri voters in the November 2016 election, signatures must be obtained from registered voters equal to eight (8) percent of the total votes cast in the 2012 governor's election from six of the state's eight congressional districts.

Signatures on behalf of all initiative petitions for the 2016 ballot are due to the secretary of state’s office by no later than 5 p.m. on May 8, 2016.

Before circulating petitions, state law requires that groups must first have the form of their petition approved by the secretary of state and attorney general.  The secretary of state then prepares a summary statement of no more than 100 words, and the state auditor prepares a fiscal impact statement, both of which are subject to the approval of the attorney general.  When both statements are approved, they become the official ballot title.

*The full language of the proposed constitutional amendment is on the Secretary of State's website.

Obituary - Beatrice Younce Salters

Funeral services for Beatrice Younce Salters, 80, formerly of Hume, MO will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory Hume Chapel. 

Visitation will be held from 1pm until service time.

CIRCUIT COURT NEWS JAN 23-30, 2015‏

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

January 23-30, 2015

• Eddie G Peek, Jr v. Kelly J Peek, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

• Mandy M Gibson v Lloyd E Gibson, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

• Stephanie H Powell v Christopher J Powell, Jr., Dissolution of Marriage granted.

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Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report 2.2 - 2.8 / 2015

• February 2, 2015 

Animal Abuse – Butler 
Abandon Vehicle – Butler Agency Assist – 
Adrian Residence Check –
Butler Agency Assist –
Butler Slide Off – Butler

• February 3, 2015

Ambulance Request – Butler
Threats – Rich Hill
Ambulance Request – Butler
Check Well Being – Archie
Stranded Motorist – Butler
Suspicious Activity – Rich Hill
Ambulance Request – Butler
Agency Assist – Adrian