Obituary - Jean Salmon Davis

Funeral services for Jean Salmon Davis will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2015 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 4-6 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Mercy Hospice or Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. 

Norma Jean Davis, age 86 of Buffalo, Missouri died Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was born April 29, 1928 to George Ottoa and Florence Leona Austin Portwood in Kansas City, Missouri.

Norma is survived by her son, Calvin Salmon and wife connie of Buffalo, Missouri; two sisters, Pat Bennett and husband Tom of Warsaw, Missouri and Margie Jackson and husband Ronnie of Appleton City, Missouri; three granddaughters, Vickie Hannah and husband Matt of Butler, Missouri, Angela Wishne and husband Kirk of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Amanda Salmon of Buffalo, Missouri; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Kermit; second husband Gene; and two sisters, Bonnie Congers and Shirley Hough.
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Your weekend planner

Friday
Sunny and 71

Saturday
Partly cloudy and 67

3rd annual Amsterdam St. Patrick's Day parade- line up 3:30 pm at the White Buffalo
Relay for Life garage sale at the education center at Bates County Memorial Hospital 7 am to 2 pm

Sunday
Sunny and 72

Note-with continued dry conditions, please avoid outdoor burning if at all possible!

If you'd like something added to the calendar, please email us at bateswire@hotmail.com 
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Apply now for 4-H scholarships

The Missouri 4-H Foundation offers educational scholarships for 4-H youth and former 4-H members pursuing post-secondary study. Sixty scholarships are available, each ranging from $500 to $2,500. One scholarship application permits the applicant to be considered for any available scholarship, subject to conditions specified by the donor.

Applications are now being accepted and are due with a postmark date of April 1 to the state 4-H office. Scholarship applications are due at your local Extension Office by March 20th. After county approval and signature, your application will be mailed to the state 4-H office by the county.

Scholarship guidelines
• High school applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Home-school youth must submit ACT or SAT scores. College applicants must have at least a GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• The scholarship must be used within 9 months after awarded. (Applicant must be enrolled in school).
• A word processor must be used to complete the application. Use plain white 8 ½ x 11” paper with 1 inch margins. Use a font no smaller than 12-pitch. Single-space within each answer and double-space between questions.

Scholarship selection criteria
The Missouri 4-H Foundation scholarship application form should be completed and must include:
• Signature of applicant and 4-H/Extension staff
• High school/college transcript (must include GPA and can be unofficial) or ACT/SAT scores for home schooled youth
• Financial information page completed by parent/guardian

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REMINDER: Casino Night next Saturday Night

BATES COUNTY, Mo - Make your plans to attend the 8th annual Bates County Casino Night on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at the Adrian Optimist Building. Social hour will be from 6:30 – 7:30 and the Casino will be open from 7:30 – 10:00pm. With your $25.00 admission ticket your dinner and drinks will be included, but you must be 21 to attend and have a ticket to enter. All proceeds will benefit the Bates County Children’s Center.

The Children’s Center of SW MO has provided advocacy services to over 11,000 children since opening in 1997 in twelve southwest Missouri Counties. Services are available to all children regardless of religion, race, disability, national origin or ancestry and at no charge to the families.

There will be live mouse races, plinko, and raffles along with Blackjack, Craps and Poker and join in the fun of a live auction after the Casino closes.

Tickets may be purchased from Jami at the Bates County Sheriff’s Office, members of the Children’s Center Committee or at the Juvenile Office. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

Tickets are available at the Children’s Center, 413 West Howard in Butler or the Bates County Juvenile Office. For more information call 417-549-0900 or 660-679-4434.
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Butler Baseball Field Improvements

BUTLER, Mo - Local advertising dollars went to good use Wednesday afternoon, as Butler Parks and Recreation Crews spent the day at the Butler Baseball Field on Nursery Street placing 5 truckloads of dirt on the baseball fields.

The annual purchase of advertising banners allows improvements throughout the year in City Parks.

The Parks and Recreation Department would like to express their thanks to local businesses that support the Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Butler.

Courtesy of Fm. 92.1
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St. Patrick's Day in Appleton City

Come join in the fun on St. Patrick's Day, Tuesday, March 17 in Appleton City! 

• ACLR Baked Potato Bar at the MKT Depot 11-1 $6

• St. Pat's Pet Show noon at Railroad Park - Any kind of pet - Prized in 5 categories; 

• Owner/Pet look-a-like; Obedience; St. Pat's costume; Best Pet Trick; Most Unusual

• 5th Annual Wee Bit O'Parade 1:30 p.m. Lineup at Forest Park

• Free GREEN Root Beer Floats at Forest Park after the Parade - sponsored by the Golden Apples

Obituary - Martha S. ‘Carnine' White

Martha S. ‘Carnine' White, age 82 of Urich, MO, died at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville, MO, on Thursday, March 12, 2015. Martha was born on August 14, 1932 to Charles Carnine and Mary Viola ‘Wilcox' Carnine in Emporia, KS. Her last place of residence was Urich, MO. Survivors include her children, Mike Fink (Myrna) of Strathmore, Canada, Pat Fink (Barb) of Carthage, MO, Pixie Fricke of Neosho, MO, Jane Kleinfelt of San Jose', CA, and Billy Fink; ten grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; one brother, Lloyd Carnine of Harrisonville, MO; and several nieces. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Al White; two brothers, Edwin and Charles Carnine; two sons-in-law, Carl Fricke and James Kleinfelt; and a special 4 legged companion, Gunner. Arrangements were performed by Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

6th Annual Highways, Hogs, and Hillbillies Poker Run

6th Annual

Highways, Hogs, and Hillbillies Poker Run

THE DATE IS SET:

June 13^th, 2015

It’s that time of year again folks! The BEST & BIGGEST poker run in the area is BACK AGAIN. Join us for the multi-county ride in some of the most beautiful back countries in the region.

New route, new stops, and new prizes.

WE WILL BE GIVING AWAY LOWER LEVEL PAIRS OF ROYALS TICKETS!!!!

UPDATES COMING SOON SO STAY TUNED!!!

Info and Route Information soon to come at:

www.facebook.com/HighwaysHogsAndHillbilliesPokerRun

or call 816-872-5659, 816-225-1362

All Proceeds go to the 27^th Circuit Court Adult Recovery Court Program

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