14th Annual Children's Heath & Safety Fair

Man arrested on drug charges after he was found sleeping by Butler gas station dumpsters

On 07/07/16 Butler Officers were dispatched to Casey’s on Orange street in reference to a man sleeping by the dumpsters. Upon arrival Officers contacted a white male, known to them as 31-Year-old 

Derek K Lile, passed out on the sidewalk next to the dumpster. Officers then located a large amount of Methamphetamine on his person and over $7,000 dollars in cash. Lile was transported to the Bates County jail and placed on a 24-hour hold.

Pending charges include Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, and welfare fraud.


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From the desk of Butler Fire Chief Jim Henry

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued information on recalls in the last few days on at least

10 Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards due to fire hazard.

Most of the problems seem to stem from the lithium-ion battery packs

You can find more information on the recalls by going to www.cpsc.gov and clicking on recalls.

This website will give the information on the product to include a description, a picture, number and type of incidents with the product, and the remedy for the consumer.

You can also sign up for notifications via email of all recalls issued.

What are the odds?

July is a special month for a local family, as three generations and a son in law all share the same birthday... Howard Mooney (right), his son Kenny (middle) and Kenny's daughter Leann along with Howard's son in law Tracy Ewbank (left) were all born on July 7th. 

Obituary - Dean Talbott

Dean Talbott age 88 of Rich Hill, MO passed away Tuesday July 5, 2016 at Donnellson, Iowa at the home of his son. Funeral services will be held Saturday July 9th at 11:00 am at the Rich Hill Christian Church with burial in the Green Lawn Cemetery Rich Hill. The family will receive friends Friday from 7-8 pm at the Heuser Funeral Home.
 
Dean is survived by one son Roger Talbott and Martha of Donnellson, Iowa, grandson Spencer Talbott and family of Rich Hill and other family and friends. Services are under the direction of the Heuser Funeral Home.

Hume Alliance Ministry Open House

The Hume Alliance Ministry will hold and Open House for the new food pantry in Hume, MO on Friday July 8, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the NW Corner of the Hume Square, Hume, MO  Help us celebrate our opening and enjoy refreshments.  

We will be open on Saturday, July 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for distribution  - Applications may be picked up at Security Bank in Hume or Straders Quick Stop in Hume.

Car Show on Historic Butler Square

The Butler Chamber of Commerce and Sonic will be sponsoring a Car Show on the Butler Square on Friday July, 22 from 6:00-10:00 pm. Breakaway band will be playing during the event. Come out and see some great cars and listen to some good music and enjoy a night on our historic square.

Obituary - Lee Ann Smith

Lee Ann Smith, 64, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. She was born on July 5, 1952 in Pittsburg, KS to Rex Wamsley Smith and Virginia Lee (Evans) Smith. Lee Ann graduated from Liberal High School, received her Education Degree at MSSU and Master’s Degree at Pitt State. 

She taught for two years at the Bronaugh School then transferred to Nevada Schools where she taught third grade until her retirement. She was an active member of the Nevada United Methodist Church, where she participated in the Bell Choir. She was also a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority and Retired Teachers Association. Lee Ann doted on her nieces and nephews and was very involved with their lives. 

After retirement she spent a lot of time taking care of the Morris children and had a close association with the teachers she had worked with. Lee Ann will be remembered by her family and friends as being very devoted to her teaching profession, as a caring and loving sister, aunt and friend. Survivors include one brother, Jon Gregory Smith (Connie), Lamar, MO; niece and nephews Kati Wolfe (Adam), Marki Barton (Bryce), all of Liberal, and David (Elena), Villa Park, IL; great nieces and nephews, Alexys, Abby, and Ally Barton, Rolli, Harper, Trip, and Dax Wolf. She was preceded in death by her parents. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the United Methodist Church, Nevada, with Rev. Sharon Freeman officiating. Interment will follow in Liberal City Cemetery. Friends may call now and 9:00 a.m. the day of service at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. 

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to the Children’s Miracle Network or the First United Methodist Church in care of the Ferry Funeral Home.