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| Studio M Salon will also be a vendor at this event |
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Congrats to Jim and Lila Curnutte
October 6, 1956 was a day that began 60 years of marriage for Jim and Lila Curnutte of rural Amsterdam. Their children would like friends and family to help Jim and Lila celebrate their Diamond anniversary with cheer and good wishes.
Editors note - Congrats to Jim and Lila, your devotion to our community over the years is greatly appreciated!
Attention Bobcat parents: Game cancelled
More information regarding rescheduling will be made available at a later date.
Cute, fuzzy things that make you sick...
Officially known as the White Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar, you might be inclined to pick it up because it's so durned cute. But don't.
Glands in the caterpillar can leave you with a burning rash much like poison ivy that last for days and may require medical treatment.
Some good news? This little guy is not native to the midwest- their primary home is in Canada and the upper eastern seaboard. There have been no reported sightings (yet) in our area.
By chance, if you see one, don't touch- and contact our local Extension office or the Missouri Conservation Department.
Royalty free stock photo. Copyright 2016 Mid America Live
ELECTIONS 101: From Marlene Wainscott, Bates County Clerk
The election process begins long before Election Day. Candidate filings, ballot printing, selection of judges/workers, absentee voting, election worker training, and publication of election notices are just a few of the many tasks performed.
The long election days are now gone. The polling place hours were the same as now, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., but the manual counting of the ballots extended the Election Day until the early hours of the next day. Errors made by the poll workers are a thing of the past. The optical scan machine tabulates the votes when the ballot is fed by the voter.
Steps are taken by the poll workers to ensure the integrity of elections. Unvoted ballots are initialed by the judges. During the day the judges make sure the number of ballots cast matches the number of voters that have signed the poll pad. These steps guarantee that no one can stuff the ballot box.
At the close of Election Day the Supervisory Judges, consisting of a Democrat and a Republican, return the election materials including the voted ballots in a sealed container. The transport media with totals are downloaded and printed for the unofficial election night results. This also eliminates the chance for human error.
Following the election the results are verified by a Democrat and Republican team. A precinct is selected by the team and races are manually tallied to match the machine totals. The election is certified after the verification team has completed the canvass.
Bates County can be proud that the election process is fair and honest, with checks and balances to ensure the integrity of every vote cast.
The long election days are now gone. The polling place hours were the same as now, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., but the manual counting of the ballots extended the Election Day until the early hours of the next day. Errors made by the poll workers are a thing of the past. The optical scan machine tabulates the votes when the ballot is fed by the voter.
Steps are taken by the poll workers to ensure the integrity of elections. Unvoted ballots are initialed by the judges. During the day the judges make sure the number of ballots cast matches the number of voters that have signed the poll pad. These steps guarantee that no one can stuff the ballot box.
At the close of Election Day the Supervisory Judges, consisting of a Democrat and a Republican, return the election materials including the voted ballots in a sealed container. The transport media with totals are downloaded and printed for the unofficial election night results. This also eliminates the chance for human error.
Following the election the results are verified by a Democrat and Republican team. A precinct is selected by the team and races are manually tallied to match the machine totals. The election is certified after the verification team has completed the canvass.
Bates County can be proud that the election process is fair and honest, with checks and balances to ensure the integrity of every vote cast.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Updated Obituary - Travis A. McIntyre
Travis A. McIntyre, age 25 years, of Warsaw, Missouri passed away
Friday, September 30, 2016 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton,
Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM, Saturday, October
8, 2016 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Jack Andrew McIntyre Memorial Fund, and will be used to meet the future needs of his son. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
Travis Andrew McIntyre was born May 23, 1991 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Tommy Lee McIntyre and Wanda Mae (Anderson) McIntyre. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, swimming and boating, music, and baseball. He loved the Lord, his family, and especially his son, Jack.
Travis was preceded in death by his grandparents; Al and Tommy Jean McIntyre, Jack Anderson, and Norma and Bob McCune, and one brother, Jack McIntyre.
Survivors include his son, Jack Andrew McIntyre of Lee's Summit, MO, his parents, Tom and Wanda McIntyre of the home, 3 siblings; Thomas Jack McIntyre, Tarah McIntyre, and Taylor McIntyre all of the home, as well as numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, MO.
Obituary - Lt. L Wayne Richards
Lt. L. Wayne Richards, 70 of Butler, Missouri passed away
October 4, 2016 at his home in Butler. Cremation, with memorial
services to be held 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 20, 2016 in the chapel of
Mary Butler-Meyers Funeral Home in Kansas City, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 pm prior to services on Thursday.
Messages of condolence may be left for the family at http://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009) and Mary Butler-Meyers Funeral Home.
Obituary - Dorothy Lee Hodges
Dorothy Lee Hodges, 79 of Drexel, Missouri passed away October 5, 2016 at her home in Drexel. Cremation, with memorial services to be held 3:00 pm, Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). No visitation. Burial will follow in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested in lieu of flowers to the Drexel First Baptist Church or the Disabled American Veterans.
Messages of condolence may be left for the family at http://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
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