Something sweet from Butler Center

From the Butler Center Facebook page

Stop by Butler Center this Friday from 8am-10am and get a Free Donut! Butler Center 416 S High Street Butler, MO 

Editor's note:
One word for our local police- Yes.

Victims sought in potential fraud case

From the Bates County Sheriff's Office

Over the last several months the Bates County Sheriff's Office has been working several cases in reference to a recent contractor that has been paid to perform a job but has failed to complete the job. We are seeking any additional potential victims to determine whether there is a criminal case to be filed with the Prosecutors Office. If you have have paid David Joe West, aka Joe West, to install counter tops and never received the counter tops please contact a detective at the Bates County Sheriff's Office.

Oops, too soon?

After paying $60 to park, plus tickets, and a few gourmet priced hot dogs- there were some who vacated Arrowhead Stadium in disgust early in the game.

As was the case for some local fellas (who will remain nameless, as their personal shame is enough punishment) who no more got their vehicle warmed up when the Chiefs began a stunning comeback, to not only pass the Texans but go on to smash (annihilate, smoke, kill) our southern rivals in the AFC Divisional game yesterday. 

"Undoubtedly, it was the best game I've never seen" said one person who left in disgust after a dreadful first quarter. 

Interestingly, that person and one equally sorry buddy listened to the game on a very long trip back home. The only excitement in the car was Mitch Holthus pouring through the speakers.

"Maybe it was karma" he later said with a little optimism. "Maybe seeing people leave inspired them?" 

Nice try.

The Chiefs didn't appear to let anything bother them as the game just got better and better with a remarkable finish of 51-31; and now the Titans are in the cross hairs next Sunday at 2:05 pm.

We had to ask... will you make that mistake again?

With head bowed (still today), the answer was an assured "NO".

Apply now: Missouri 4-H Century Family Award

The Missouri 4-H Century Family Award recognizes families with a long, sustaining involvement in the 4-H program. Missouri 4-H families with a combined total of 100 years or more of membership and/or volunteer service in 4-H are eligible for recognition.

Eligibility
4-H years that are applicable include:

Only direct-line family members (siblings, parents, grandparents) are applicable. Aunts and uncles, cousins, etc. may not be included. Stepparents, stepchildren or adopted children may be included.

Paid staff years (Extension or other) do not qualify.

In some instances, local Extension Homemakers or Farm Bureau members committed significant time and energy to establishing and leading local 4-H clubs. Years of service in those capacities are applicable.

Years of 4-H membership or leadership outside of Missouri may be included.

Years as an enrolled 4-H Clover Kid or Clover Bud may be included.

Nominations
An application form is available to nominate families for the Missouri 4-H Century Family Award. Applications may be submitted at any time.

Award recognition
Recognition for this award takes place at the county level.

Click the link below to fill out the application:
https://extension2.missouri.edu/century-family-award

Applications should be turned into the Bates County Extension office.

Warmer start to the week

Update on Adrian house fire

At approximately 6:00 P.M. the Adrian Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire at 131 West Main Street in Adrian. Crews were on the scene within three minutes and found heavy smoke in the basement and first floor of the structure. The Fire was located and contained to the basement. Butler Fire and Central Cass Fire departments responded and assisted with the fire and also provided a crew to be available for any additional call that may have came in while units were currently tied up. Bates County EMS responded along with Adrian Police and Bates County Sheriff’s Department. The exact cause of Fire was not  determined but believed to be accidental in nature. The Red Cross responded and assisted the family. A huge thank you to all agencies who responded and to our dispatchers for making so many calls and getting us the help we needed. 

Belton teen injured in Cass County Crash

On 1/11/20 around 3:10pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on S. Cleveland Avenue at Palo Verde in rural Belton.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1998 Jeep 17 year old Isaac R. Marks of Belton, Missouri slid on ice, traveled off the right side of the roadway striking and embankment and fence before coming to rest in a field.

Mr. Marks sustained minor injuries and he was transported by private vehicle to a Urgent Care Facility in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was left at the scene of the crash and it will be towed later.

Cancellations for Sunday 1/12/20

The Following Churches will closed on Sunday 1/12/20:

Pleasant Gap Christian Church
Double Branch Christian Church
Happy Hill Church in Butler
Friendship Church in Butler
Community of Christ Church in Butler
Merwin Christian Church
Ohio Street Methodist Church in Butler
Calvary Baptist Church of Butler
Hilltop Assembly Church of Butler
Sweetwater Tabernacle Church in Rich HiIl
Adrian Christian Church will have one service at 10:30am
South Fork Baptist Church