4-H Press Release: State meats judging contest‏

COLUMBIA, Mo.– The University of Missouri Extension 4-H state meats contest on Feb. 7 drew more than 30 competing 4-H members. More than 50 FFA students also participated as practice for upcoming events, said Bob McNary, interim state 4-H youth specialist in charge of the event. Participants visited meat labs at the MU Division of Animal Sciences and identified 30 cuts of meat during the judging.

According to Alan J. Mundey, Bates County 4-H Youth Specialist, Bates County was represented by Harrison, Andrew and Etienne Wepener from the Countyline 4-H club. Both Andrew and Etienne finished in the top 10 in the junior division.

The Randolph County 4-H Club (8-13 years) took first and third place in the junior meats judging. Second place went to Monroe County 4-H’ers.

Top individuals in this group were William Crain, Monroe County, first; Quincy Wiegand, Randolph County, second; Alaina Link, Randolph County, third; Martina Joseph, Randolph County, fourth; and Austin Mitchell, Randolph County, fifth.

Senior meats team winners in the 14-and-over category were Monroe County, first, and Jasper County, second. Individual winners were Danielle Herrin, Monroe County, first; Anne Marie Anibal, Jasper County, second; Maddison Breid, Monroe County, third; Sam Anibal, Jasper County, fourth; and Ashlyn Peterson, Monroe County, fifth. 
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Butler Police Department Activity Report 2/16 - 2/22 - 2015

• 02/16/2015 

Medical assist 400 block of S Delaware
Disturbance 100 block of N Maple
Disturbance Super 8
Alarm 600 block of W Ft Scott
Theft report Wal Mart
Assault report 800 block of W Pine
Animal complaint Fran Apts
Assault report Hospital
Keep the peace
911 300 block of N Orange

• 02/17/2015 

Shoplifter call Wal-mart
Keep the peace 800 block of W pine
Animal complaint 800 block of N Maple
Animal complaint 200 block of W Vine
Well being check W Mill St
Well being check 200 block of N Fulton

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report: Iowa man arrested

On February 23rd around around 12:15 a,m, The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 36 year old Philip L. Shipley of Morrison, Iowa.

Mr. Shipley was arrested on 1.) Driving while intoxicated 2.) Driving while revoked. He was booked into the Bates County Jail and placed on a 12 hour hold.
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Update on garage fire in Adrian yesterday

At approximately 2:00 p.m. today, the Adrian Fire Department was dispatched on a possible structure fire in the area of 1st and Virginia Street in Adrian. The Butler Fire Department was dispatched at the same time following the “automatic” mutual aid protocol set between the two fire departments. Fire units quickly arrived on the scene and determined the structure to be a detached garage located at 104 North Virginia Street. Fire suppression began and the fire was reported under control within minutes. Butler Fire Department responding units were cancelled after the fire was placed under control. 

The fire was accidental in nature and determined to be caused from a faulty flue pipe. Adrian Medical First Responders checked two subjects who stated that they had been exposed to the smoke coming from the garage. After evaluating the subjects, they both refused any further care.

The Adrian Fire Department was assisted by the Adrian Police Department, Bates County Sheriff’s Department, and the MO State Highway Patrol.
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Bates County Job Fair Registration

Do you own a business or know a business that would be interested in having a booth at the Bates County Job Fair? Below is the registration form to fill out to do so. As long as you mail it in by March 6th, it's only $10!
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Job Fair coming to Bates County

The Bates County Job Fair will be held on Thursday, March 26, from 10:00-2:00, at the Butler Old High School Gym. Pre-Registration is only $10 for a booth. Please contact Elizabeth Ogg at 660-464-2151 for more details!
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Butler Bear Backer’s 6th Annual Golf Tournament

The Butler Bear Backers Organization will host the 6th Annual Bear Backer Charity Golf Tournament on Sunday May 24th. The Annual Tournament was organized and ran like a charity tournament, but with all participants winning prizes. As you know the Bear Backers was formed to raise funds to finance, improve and sustain athletic programs and facilities for the Butler R-V School District, through the generous support of the community.

The Annual Golf Tournament serves as an avenue to raise funds for the purchase of Football uniforms, Basketball uniforms, Cheerleading uniforms, Wrestling Singlet’s and Warm-ups. Bumper Pads for the Gym Walls, Track equipment and the Track Tent, Weight Room equipment, Video Cameras and Cameras and many other much needs uniforms and equipment.

The Butler Bear Backers are reaching out early this year, knowing that you are asked numerous times for donations. They ask that you seriously consider supporting this tournament as its main focus is to support the Butler High School student athletes. There are several ways you can support the tournament and the student athletes, you can:

• 1. Bring a team of friends, of family , or from work to play. Team participation will be a donation of $300.00 per team of four. (not including carts)

• 2.Sponsor a hole for $100.00. Your sign will be present on that hole throughout the tournament.

• 3. Make a donation from monetary donations, gift certificates, or merchandise.

• 4. 100% of monetary donations will go to the young men and women at Butler High School and Butler Jr. High School.

• 5. If you decide to have a team and a hold sponsor the cart rental fee will be waived. Otherwise it will be $40.00 per cart.

Mail your team sign up or holes sponsorship to the Bear Backer Golf Tournament c/o Citizens Bank, P.O. Box 120, Butler Missouri 64730 or contact any of the following committee members:

• Bryan Tippie 1-660-679-1219
• Brad Davis 1-600-229-4045
• Jarod McBrayer 1-660-227-9574
• Misti Kauffman 1-600-679-4729
• Tyler Green 1-660-924-8448

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