From the desk of Bates County Southern Commissioner Larry J. Hacker

Township Board/Trustee:

Greetings all!

In an effort to address residents’ concerns over area road issues, we are calling a meeting to discuss options for road improvement in Lone Oak Township. We request your presence.

We all realize the excessive rain and damages caused by it this past year and hope to be able to discuss what has been done and is being planned to remedy damages on the roads. The meeting will NOT be an “attack” session, but rather open discussion between Township officials and residents of Lone Oak to hopefully find some agreeable solutions for road improvement.

We would encourage you to have information available pertaining to specific road repair, SEMA/FEMA application for reimbursement information, Township funds used and funds available, and specific problems your Township might be dealing with. Information is crucial and will help all understand what it takes to try to maintain your roads.

The meeting will be held at the Commission chambers at 103 W. Dakota (new Administration Building) on Tuesday, November 26, at 7:00 p.m.

Thank you for your efforts and your service to the residents of Bates County, and we look forward to a successful meeting!

Larry J. Hacker,

Bates County Southern Commissioner

Pictures from the Miami/Drexel Pep Assembly

Thank you Miami and Drexel players, coaches, cheerleaders, bands, teachers, and administrators for Drexel and Miami being able to celebrate together! Good Luck at the 8-Man Football Semi-State Finals!

Thank You!

Butler Lions Club made a donation to the 2019 Coats for Kids program. 

Pictured with Lions Club President Shawn McVey is Carol Ann Winburn and Kristi Yoss-Cumpton both employees of DSWA.

Obituary - Shirley Shreve

Memorial services for Shirley Shreve of Butler, Missouri will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. There is no visitation. 

Contributions may be given to the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute or the Butler Public Library. Online condolences may be sent to www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Shirley Ann Shreve, 81 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born April 19, 1938 to Claude Bernard McMurphy and Marjorie Kathryn Smith McMurphy in Warrensburg, Missouri. On November 2, 1957 she was united in marriage to James "JIM" Shreve in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Shirley is survived by son, Tim Shreve and wife Debbie of Butler, Missouri; three daughters, Marjorie Underwood of Raytown, Missouri, Jacqueline Foote of Butler, Missouri, and Robbin Carling of Lee's Summit, Missouri, also ten grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Jim on August 17, 2017.

One killed in Cedar County UTV Accident

On 11/21/19 around 6:30pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cedar County responded to a UTV accident on private property around 10 miles east of Eldorado Springs, Missouri on CR 1201 in rural Cedar County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the the 2016 Polaris Ranger XP driven by 79 year old Raymond G. Scott of Stockton, Missouri went over a steep river bank and rolled several times before coming to rest in water.

Mr. Scott was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and his body was transported to Bland-Brumback Funeral Home in Stockton, Missouri.

Clinton Missouri Fire Chief Announces Retirement After 46 Years of Service

Clinton, Missouri Fire Chief Leo Huff is pleased to announce his retirement on December 20, 2019 after 46 years with the department.

Chief Huff began his career on October 14, 1973 as a full-time firefighter for the Clinton Fire Department. During his time in the fire service he served the department as Driver/Operator, Lieutenant, Inspector, Training Officer, Assistant Chief, as well as Fire Chief.

Chief Huff assumed his role as Fire Chief on May 20, 2009. During his time as Fire Chief he has been instrumental in transforming the department into a multi-functional department for the citizens of Clinton. Most recently, he was involved in creating a medical service provided by the department with the implementation of EMT’s. Chief Huff’s most note-able contribution to the department came in April of 2017 with the passing of a ¼ cent fire sales tax. He committed numerous hours creating a plan for the tax dollars if passed, creating an apparatus replacement program that will provide new apparatus for the department for the next 20 years. Part of his plan also created funding to reinstate the department’s Deputy Chief position and provide funds for training and personal protective equipment.

The City of Clinton and the Clinton Fire Department wish Chief Huff the very best with his retirement. A retirement ceremony will be held at Clinton Fire Headquarters (301 South Washington Street) on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 1:00pm.

Carl Bettels Running For Bates County Assessor

The Bates County Republicans are pleased to make an announcement! In the 2020 elections, CARL BETTELS will be seeking your support for BATES COUNTY ASSESSOR!!

Carl is a lifelong Bates County resident, and he and his wife Terry are well-known throughout Bates County. 

Carl is active in Bates County Cattlemen and he and Terry are active members of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Butler. We are proud to present Carl for this position and will be seeking your support.

Bates County Live Friday