Missouri meat company issues recall on Buffalo Jerky

WARRENSBURG, Mo- Alewel's Country Meats is recalling 134 pounds of meat products. The Buffalo Jerky was produced using the wrong inspection legend.

The Buffalo Jerky has a "Use by Date" of April 2nd, May 11th or June 12th. The 12-lbs., 26-lbs. and 96-lbs. vacuum sealed packages are included in the recall.

No health problems have been reported.

The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. 5766” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items produced were shipped to retail locations in Missouri.

The problem was discovered during verification activities by FSIS personnel.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. Consumers or media with questions about the recall can contact Randy Alewel, President, at (660) 747-8261.

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Rite Brothers Celebration Dinner at Poplar Heights Farm

Monthly Dance at Old Butler Highschool

BATES COUNTY, Mo - The 4th Saturday of each month features Dinner and Dancing at the Old Butler High School and Youth Center. The public is invited for an $8.00 cover charge and a covered dish. This month the featured band will be the,“ Country Oaks Band”.

The band is made up of Wayne Harclerode on Steel, Rodney Cunningham on Base Guitar, Pete Howard – Lead Guitar, Saleem Elahi on Drums and Paul Moudy on Key-Board.

The doors open at 5 pm, with dinner at 6 pm followed by musical entertainment and dancing at 7 pm.

After expenses, the balance of the proceeds will go to help with School Scholarships in our area. The monthly dance is held at 308 Havanah Street in Butler.
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Hume Community News 3/16/15

The Community of Hume wishes to extend their sympathy to the family of Tom Murray, long time resident just south of Hume. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

The Community also wishes to extend their sympathy to the family of Flo Jones, former resident of Hume. She will also be greatly missed by family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers go out to both of these families.

On March 7 a birthday party was held for Easton Wooldridge 2nd birthday in Nevada, MO. The party was hosted by his parents, Ryan and Cathie Irwin Wooldridge. A host of family and friends enjoyed supper, cake and ice cream and of course lots of presents.

The card shower held for Mildred McGee was a huge success. The stack of cards she received put a big smile on her face. She appreciated all the card and notes so much. They will be read many times over.

The Annual Lion’s Pancake Supper is this Saturday, March 21 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Community Center in Hume. Come out and help this awesome club that does a lot of good in our community and surrounding area. If you or your children have ever played ball out at the ball park now is the time to come and thank them and support the Pancake Supper.

Save the date for the Annual Hume Fair and Rodeo to be held July 28 through August 1, 2015. This year’s theme is “Join the Country Stampede at the Hume Fair and Rodeo”. We are looking for Prince and Princess Candidates between the ages of 5 years old and 11 years old. Rodeo Queen Candidates need to be between 12 years old to 18 years old.

Our thanks to Karen Irwin
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Windsor man injured in Henry County car crash

On 3/16/15 around 6:00 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County responded to a 1 vehicle accident Missouri 13 around one mile North of Business 52 Highway in Deepwater, Mo.

The accident occurred when the 2003 Chevrolet Impala driven by 24 year old Devin J. Irvin of Windsor, Missouri was Southbound when it was struck by another Southbound vehicle, Which left the scene of the accident.

Mr. Irvin received minor injuries in this accident and was transported by EMS to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. The vehicle received moderate damage.

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Weather Update: Strong cold front moving through tonight

A strong cold front is expected to move through the region this evening and tonight. A sharp wind shift and an increase in wind speeds is expected to occur. 

If there are lingering fire concerns in the area, please be aware that the prevailing winds will change dramatically in the wake of the front.
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Updated Obituary - Richard Allen Zinn

Richard Allen Zinn, 71, Butler, Missouri, died Friday, March 13, 2015 in Harrisonville, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Midwest Hemophilia Association or Alzheimer’s Association.

Richard was born in Eldorado Springs Missouri June 2, 1943 to Howard and Nadine (Atkinson) Zinn. After the death of his mother when he was young, he was raised by Tom and Florence McClure in Appleton City, Missouri. Richard graduated from Appleton City High School in 1961.

Richard worked at Brownsberger Veterinary Clinic and Cross Filling Station and managed a skating rink while he was young. He went to work for KCP&L for one year, and then took a brief hiatus to sell insurance. After returning to KCP&L he stayed there for 38 years and 9 months before retiring in 2006. He was united in marriage to Connie Davis May 23, 1964. He and Connie had two children, Rodney Zinn and Rhonda (Zinn) Schreier. Sixteen years ago, Richard met the love of his life, Geneva Hough, and they were united in marriage on June 23, 2012.

Richard enjoyed playing pool, keno, and cards. When his children were younger, he enjoyed coaching his son’s baseball teams and taking his kids to concerts and movies. He took his children on many summer vacations all over the country. Richard was quite the handy man; there was nothing that he could not fix. He will be missed by many.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Nadine Zinn, his aunt and uncle, Tom and Florence McClure, who raised him, brothers, Ronnie Money and Charles Zinn. He is survived by his wife, Geneva; son, Rodney (Leslie) Zinn; daughter, Rhonda (Arnie) Schreier; step-son, Randy (Lisa) Hough; step-daughters, Di Ann (JR) Bennett and Sandy (Terry) Rice; 4 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 1 great-grandson, and 1 step-great-grandson.
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Anyone missing a dog? Small dog found in North Butler

Small black dog found at 410 N. Water Street in Butler this evening. The dog is a male and very friendly.

If this is your dog please call 660-227-0424 or 660-200-6516 to get your dog back.
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