Missing Drexel man found dead in automobile accident

Around 3:00 p.m. this afternoon the Missouri State Highway Patrol with assistance from the Bates County Sheriffs Office and Drexel Police Department responded to a 1 vehicle accident on 18 Highway around 10 miles West of Adrian.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred as the 2002 Saturn driven by 72 year old Charles H. Brady of Drexel, Missouri was West bound on Missouri 18 Highway when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and down a embankment. The vehicle then became airborne and struck the opposite side of the embankment before coming to a rest in a creek.

Mr. Brady was pronounced dead at the scene by Bates County Corner Gary Schowengerdt at 16:30 Hours. He was transported to The Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Mo.

Mr. Brady had been reported missing from the Drexel area for the last couple weeks this is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol 21st Fatality accident of the year.



Brady Missing Story: http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2015/06/drexel-police-department-asking-for.html



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Some not so good news for those headed to Lake of the Ozarks

At the direction of Gov. Jay Nixon, the Missouri Department of Public Safety and the Missouri State Highway Patrol have instituted a no wake policy at the Lake of the Ozarks effective immediately. This policy is in effect for the entire lake area. Emergency responders will be the only exemption to this restriction. As of July 2, the Lake of the Ozarks is at 662.5 feet; full stage is 660 feet and normal stage is at 658 feet.

This restriction will be in place until the lake level recedes below 661 feet and is due to a concern for the safety of those who live at and visit Lake of the Ozarks. It is also an effort to reduce or prevent damage to docks, hoists, ramps, sea walls, and other personal property. The Patrol also suggests that dock owners disconnect/turn off electricity to their docks during this time of high water.

-Missouri Highway Patrol

Something new coming to the Bates County Fair this year...

Something new at the Bates County Fair this year.....4-H Demonstrations will be presented in the Youth Building on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to come watch the kids give their demonstrations. There are six demonstrations scheduled. Blue ribbon demonstrations will advance to the Missouri State Fair.

-our thanks to Alan Mundey

News July 2, 2015

Happening tonight in Rich Hill

Tonight's 7/2/15 schedule of events for The Rich Hill 4th of July Festivities:

•  6:30-7 pm Pie Contest Drop off at Methodist church

• 7 pm Pie Contest with singers, Erica Diehl, Jara Mumma & Anna Spencer

• 7:30 Pie Auction

• 8 pm CoEd Sand Volleyball Tournament (East Park)

• 9 pm Shari Bales Band

• Carnival wristbands run 7-11

Lane Closures in Bates County Beginning July 6th

Bates County - Drivers can expect lane closures and occasional traffic delays on Missouri Route 18 between Adrian and Merwin in Bates County for a resurfacing project beginning the week July 6, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Contractor crews will resurface approximately 13 miles of Route 18 between I-49 at Adrian and Merwin to the west.

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone. Drivers should obey flaggers and wait for pilot cars to guide them through the work zone.

The speed limit on Route 18 will be reduced to 45 mph during the project. Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule.

Butler Youth Football Sign Ups

 

BUTLER YOUTH FOOTBALL

TACKLE & FLAG

SEASON & CAMP SIGN-UPS

Forms available for download here or

pick up in the lobbies of both

Community First Bank locations

or email funraiser1@hotmail.com

Open to Boys & Girls, Grades K-6

Sign-up Deadline July 24th

 

Obituary - William C. "Bill" Dines

Bill Dines

Funeral Services for William C "Bill" Dines will be held at the First Baptist Church in Appleton City, Missouri on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. 

A visitation will precede the service between 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the church. Internment will be in the Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri .

The family suggest any memorial donations be made to the Family Love Fund and can be left at Hill & Son Funeral Home.
 
William C. “Bill” Dines, 75, of Appleton City, Missouri, departed this life June 30, 2015 at Ellett Memorial Hospital after a hard fought battle with health issues.

Bill was born December 30, 1939 in Johnson City, Missouri, the son of Cecil Theodore and Alta Dessie (Miller) Dines. He spent his early childhood in Johnson City and helped on the family farm until the family moved west of Appleton City. He attended Appleton City school for several years before going to work at age 17 for a coal company as a dynamite tamper. Bill had many other jobs throughout his life. He began studying about turkey breeding and applied his knowledge to help many Missouri and Kansas turkey farms. He was a nationally renowned breeder, even traveling to Canada to improve their program. He tried his hand at cattle farming for awhile too. Later, Bill owned and operated a sawmill and also enjoyed rebuilding vehicles. In most recent years he was a buyer and seller of used items; attending many sales and auctions where he found things that caught his eye, bought them and then would try to find the perfect buyer for them or often just keep them himself. After his health declined and he was homebound, he remained fathful to bartering by listening to Swap N Shop daily. On October 18, 1961 Bill and Barbara Campbell were united in marriage. During the years they were married they made their home in Appleton City where they were blessed with four children.

Bill had served with the AC Volunteer Fire Department for many years; he was also a long-time member of the Appleton City Masonic Lodge #412 AF & AM.Throughout his life Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching westerns on TV. He also loved family reunions where he could reacquaint himself with relatives from far and wide.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; one sister Bettie Sue Dines; and an infant son Gary Wayne Dines. Survivors include his children, William C. Dines, Jr. (Susan Phillips), Sharron Schellman (Gary) and Tammy Miller (Randy); his grandchildren: KeLyn , Shelby and Campbell Dines, Heather Lawrence, Danielle and Kendall Schellman, Rebecca Capps and Tory Horne; great-grandchildren: Stormy Powell, Jacob, Aiden and Evan Lawrence, Hunter Reavis and Hailey Hagg; siblings Jerry Dines (Debbie), Sally McSlarrow (Dan), Linda Roush (Charlie), Mike Dines, Andy Dines and Tommy Dines (Kathy); many nieces, nephews and cousins; close friends Mike, Bonnie and Jeremy Geyer who helped Bill with the many needs of a homebound person, caring for him like “family” even after he moved into the nursing home. Bill will be greatly missed by his many family members and friends.