Bates County Courthouse holiday schedule

Note the Bates County courthouse will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26th to allow employees to observe the holidays.

Merry Christmas, and happy new year!

Obituary - Clifton D. “Dale” Perkins

Clifton D. “Dale” Perkins, 54 of Worland, Missouri passed away December 1, 2016 at his home. Funeral services are pending at this time and will be announced under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Complete obituary information will be published as it becomes available.

Near Normal Temperatures Expected

For you snow lovers out there, we've made some changes to the forecast that you're probably not going to like. It really looks like the precipitation that will move into the area late Saturday into Sunday and again Monday night will be just rain. 

For now it looks too warm in the low levels of the atmosphere to support wintry precipitation this weekend and early next week. 

But if you want cold air, wait until the later half of next week. It looks quite a bit colder.

Unofficial minutes for November 12, 2016 Drexel City Council Meeting

The Board of Aldermen of the City of Drexel, Missouri met in Regular Session on the above date, Mayor Mayfield called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm at the Drexel City Hall. City Staff present were Police Chief Jon Carpenter, Scott Pierce-Water Technician, Peggy Moles-City Treasurer, and Patty Dreher-City Clerk. Roll call was taken Mayor Mayfield – present, Alderman Duncan-present, Alderman Faulkner, Alderman Crawford – present, Mayor Pro Tem Deal – present. Alderman Faulkner made the motion to approve the agenda, it was 2nd by Alderman Crawford, with no discussion it passing 4-0 vote of the Board. Alderman Crawford made a motion to approve minutes from the last meeting; it was 2nd by Alderman Faulkner, with no more discussion it passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board. 

Special Reports were discussed: 

City Clerk’s Report: Patty Dreher, City Clerk had nothing more to add to her report 

Police Report: Chief Carpenter gave the Board information on a new vehicle for the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tem Deal made a motion for Jon to proceed on ordering an Interceptor SUV, all-wheel drive; the motion was 2nd by Alderman Faulkner, with no more discussion it passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board. A motion was made by Alderman Crawford to go with Hawthorn Bank for the financing for the new vehicle at the 48 month loan replacement schedule; the motion was 2nd by Mayor Pro Tem Deal, with no more discussion it passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board. 

Public Works Report: Scott Pierce updated the Board on the leak this past week (11/7), that didn’t end up being a leak; they believe it was some type of back suction, Tri County had a leak over by Harrisonville, and when they began working on their leak is close to the time our water disappeared, it is still under investigation of what or how it all happened. 

Yes Virginia, Santa's house will be ready for Saturday night...

Thank you so far to the gracious businesses and individuals who have contributed so far to the repair of Santa's House. Good news is the repair is almost finished. Waiting for new door to be installed and then it will be ready for Saturday night.

Butler Chamber would like to also announce two raffles that are going on in conjunction with our fundraiser...

Electric City Ink is having their holiday open house starting immediately and hosting a raffle through Dec. 9. Proceeds will go toward the repair of Santa's House (any overage for their raffle will go to other local causes). The drawing will be held at their ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. (need not be present to win). Tickets are available at their store off the southeast corner of the Butler square, or at The Chamber office at 15 N. Main. One ticket for $5 or 5 for $20 for a chance to win one of several tattoos or gift certificates.

Bringin Country Home is holding a raffle starting Dec. 3. Purchase $1.00 tickets at their store located on the square (1 W. Dakota). Drawing will be held Dec. 18 for two prizes, a $20 gift certificate or a large shadow box (worth $50).

-courtesy Butler Chamber of Commerce

Archie Police seeking public help

On 12-01-16 Officers were dispatched to 107 NW Outer Rd for a stolen vehicle report. 

Stolen Truck

Please keep an eye out for a 2002 Black Ford F-250 Diesel truck, pulling a 16 foot goose neck cargo trailer with an RV style air conditioner on the top of the trailer. There is a sticker on the rear of the trailer that reads "watch out for falling horse sh%t". 

If you have any information please contact the Archie Police Dept. or call the Cass County Dispatch at 816-380-5200.

The Archie Police Department is attempting to identify/locate the subject in the attached photo. 

If you know the subject, please contact Chief Koehn 816-430-5242.

Anyone looking for a job

We're looking to hire several maintenance workers around the district. 

If you're at least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or GED and pass at least the written part of the CDL Class B license with no air brake restrictions, go to modot.org/jobs for more information and to apply.

Updated Obituary - Garry Gaddy

Garry Gaddy

Garry Gaddy age 72 of Garden City, Missouri departed this life Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri surrounded with family and love.

He is survived by two daughters, Tammy S. Egelston and husband Brett, Leeton, Missouri, Sherry L. Allen and companion Patrick Beyers, Raymore, Missouri; three grandchildren, Nick, Dustin and Jacob; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Larry Gaddy Sr., Stinaueir, Nebraska. Bill Gaddy, Belton, Missouri, Ron Gaddy, Garden City, Missouri; three sisters, Erma Herndon, Cleveland, Missouri, Loretta O'Conner, Garden City, Missouri, Wanda Gaddy, Archie, Missouri; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2016 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville

Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 4, 2016 at the funeral home.