Possible tree trimming scam

Bates County Live has received several reports that individuals are going door to door in Butler offering tree trimming and asphalt services- but in some cases may have not completed the work as agreed with previous customers. Bear in mind that the city of Butler requires a permit for anyone doing door to door solicitations. Here are some other tips to avoid being scammed:

1. Ask to see their permit. If they don't have one, turn them away.

2. If they have a permit, ask for local references that you may contact. 

3. Do not sign or agree to anything before you are satisfied that all references are good.

4. Never pay for any work before the job is completed to your satisfaction. A legitimate contractor will never ask you for a down payment or a credit card number in advance.

Above all, call the police if you have concerns about the individuals or if they do not have a permit.

Remember, scammers prey on those who are trusting. Just trust your instincts- they won't let you down.

Tornado watch until 9 p.m. this evening

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Bates County and surrounding areas in effect until 9 p.m. this evening. We will provide weather updates as they become available.

You may view live radar here

Busy week for the Butler Police Department

March 15 - Officers respond to the 600 block of West Pine on a medical assist.

Officers respond to the 100 block of North Main on a theft call.

Officers respond to the 400 block of South Delaware on a medical assist.

Officers respond to the Fulton and Vine area on a noise complaint.

Officers respond to U.S. 71 on a report of a vehicle traveling North in the Southbound lanes.

Officers conduct a well being check in the 400 block of West Clark.

Officers work a two vehicle accident on North Business 71.

Officers assist on a car fire on the overpass and 52 and 71 highways.

Animal control and officers check on a possible abandoned dog in the 600 block of East Dakota.

Officers take a theft report in the 800 block of West Grove.

Officers take a report from a subject receiving threats in the 400 block of South Ave.

Officers respond to Mill and Baker on the report of a cow in the road.

March 16th - Officers respond to the 600 block of West Pine on a medical assist.

Officers respond the the Butler High School on an alarm call.

Officers respond to the area of North Main and Lee on a suspicious person call.

Officers respond to the 300 block of South High street on the the report of someone on a 4 wheeler racing up and down the street.

Officers assist at the Bates County Hospital on a suicidal subject.

Animal control responded to the 200 block of Country Club Drive on a 911 call.

Officers respond to a careless and imprudent driver on North business 71.

Officers respond to the 400 block of West Ohio on a keep the peace call.

Animal control responds to the area of 300 North Havana on a loose dog call.

Officers respond to the 600 block of West Pine on a medical assist.

March 17th - Animal control responds to the 100 block of South Willow on a dog running loose call.

Butler officers respond at 400  South Delaware on a medical assist.

March 18th - Animal control responded to the area of 200 West Vine on an animal at large.

Officers respond to the 400 block of S. Delaware on a medical assist.

Officers respond to the 500 block of East Fort Scott on an animal at large call.

Officers respond to the area of North business 71 on the report of a careless and imprudent driver.

Animal control responds to the area of 100 West Lee on an animal at large call.

Officers talk to a subject in reference to animals running loose.

March 19th - Officers respond to the 600 block of South Fulton on a medical assist.

Officers respond to the area of 400 West Mill on a possible natural gas leak.

Officers respond to the area of 200 West Vine an animal call.

Officers respond to a residential alarm.

March 20th - Officers respond to Hilltop Trailer Court on a medical assist.

Officers make a vehicle stop at Pine and High. It is determined that the driver is suspended and the driver is arrested.

Officers come across a vehicle parked at the fairgrounds. Upon further investigation, officers make contact with a male subject. While searching the vehicle, officers locate two home made explosive devices. The subject is arrested and transported to the Bates County Jail. The Kansas City Bomb Squad is notified of the situation.

While on a call at Hilltop Trailer Court, officers observe a male subject with a Butler warrant. The subject is arrested.

March 21st - Officers take a theft report on the 400 block of South Delaware.

Officers respond to Fort Scott and West 52 on an intoxicated subject walking through traffic.

Officers respond to the 100 block of East Dakota on an assault call. Officers learn that two males had gotten into a fight in the 100 block of South Olive and one of the subjects had struck the other with a hammer. One subject is arrested and the other transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital.

Officers respond to the 100 block of North Water street on a domestic call. Officers arrest one male subject.

House destroyed by fire near Rich Hill

Around 7 a.m. this morning the Rich Hill fire department was dispatched to a house fire just south of town on county road 11006. Initial reports were that the house was completely involved in fire at the time of being discovered and was a total loss. No further information is available at this time.

Severe weather possible later today

Today

Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 50. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

Your Local Recreation Center

BOWLING NEWS

Through March 20, 2011

Handicap Travel League

Windsor Lanes 242.5-177.5

MeadowLark Lanes 240.5-179.5

Strike Zone 1 229.0-191.0

Westchester Lanes 226.0-194.0

Adrian Lanes 2 216.0-204.0

Jesters House 185.0-235.0

Adrian Lanes 1 183.0-237.0

Strike Zone 2 158.0-262.0

April 17 @ Windsor Lanes, Windsor.

Sunday 1:30pm Youth-Adult

Scott’s Team 24.0-12.0

KERRY’S TEAM 21.0-15.0

Emily’s Team 14.5-21.5

Pin Hitters 14.5-13.5

C J’s Team 14.0-18.0

Kerr Things 13.0-15.0

    Mar 20: High Games: Ben Smith 232, David Guzman 189, Kerry Carlton 177, Mellenie Estes 158, Wanda Parmenter 154, Emily McCoy 98, Cassie Robey 67, C J Hatton 63. High Series: Ben Smith 629, David Guzman 517, Kerry Carlton 504. LEAGUE DOES NOT BOWL MARCH 27.  League Ends April 10.

Sunday 6pm Adult Open

Kershner Heat & AC 31.0-17.0

All in the Family 27.5-20.5

McQuinn 27.0-21.0

Adrian Lanes 26.0-22.0

Powell Garden 23.0-25.0

Got Wisdom 22.5-25.5

HANUMAN 21.0-27.0

D&B Trucking 14.0-34.0

    Mar 20: High Games:  Kyle Osborn 278, Mike McQuinn 259, Pam Crowden 226, Michael Warden 225, Robert Greer 223, Don Chulufas 218, Josh Yates 217, Greg Hilbus 216, Chris Bolin 208, Camie Kagarice 202, Michael Crowden 192, Lisa McQuinn 185, Amber Shaffer 173.  High Series: Kyle Osborn 701, Mike McQuinn 656, Michael Warden 655, Pam Crowden 621, Greg Hilbus 610, Robert Greer 607. LEAGUE DOES NOT BOWL MARCH 27. League Ends April 17.

Sun 7 pm Summer Doubles starts June 5…ends August 21

FINAL STANDINGS

Sunday 8:45pm Doubles

Dumb & Dumber 18.0-10.0

Dee Dee-Josh 15.0-13.0

Anita-Rick 13.0-15.0

Chelsey-Jacob 11.0-17.0

Laverne-Dan 10.0-06.0

    Mar 20.  High Games:  Josh Yates 221, Kent Taylor 211, Anita Kershner 181, Dee Dee Yates 166, Clayton Wolford 164, Chelsey Yates 150.  High Series: Kent Taylor 536, Anita Kershner 512. 

Monday 7:30 Men 2010-11

RePipe 28.0-12.0

Yoss’ Thriftway 25.0-15.0

Anti-Monkey Butt 21.0-19.0

Widner Construction 21.0-07.0

Buddy System 12.0-28.0

The Vacuums 11.0-29.0

      Mar 14:  High Game: Curtis Smith 266, Jeff Doty 258, Richard Frazier 256, Mat Bridges 256, Curt Smith 246, Ron Highley 243, Nick Perkins 242, Joe Julison 239, Andy Schmitt 229, Gary Wood 225, Michael Bowman 218, John McCoy 213, Dale Cumpton 209, Tim Covey 205, Andy Xanders 204, Bill Marr 193.  Series:  Dan Goodrich 676, Ron Highley 675, Jeff Doty 663, Richard Frazier 645, Mat Bridges 639, Curtis Smith 627, Michael Bowman 622, Kyle Osborn 620, Joe Julison 613, Curt Smith 602.   Ends April 18

Tuesday 10am Women

Sharon’s Avon 69.0-35.0

Bowling Buddies 63.0-41.0

B. O. W. 59.0-45.0

K B J L 59.0-45.0

Pin Pals 59.0-45.0

The BB’s 53.0-51.0

Sunshine Bowlers 46.0-54.0

    Mar 15:  High Games:  Colleen Portzen 194, Kit Corum 191, Carol Irvin 186, Linda Underwood 184, Betty Smith 181, Key Jenkins 179, Sharon Arnold 173, Barb Bearce 173, Kelly Edmiston 173, Sharon Flanary 169, Tina Doll 169, Judy Lacy 164, Cricket Irvin 163, Lorraine Kershner 163.  High Series:  Tina Doll 493, Betty Smith 492.

Tuesday 7pm Open

Huh !!?? 27.0-13.0

Schuman Vinyl 22.5-17.5

Melanie’s Team 22.0-18.0

Strike Me 22.0-18.0

Mud-Light Racing 19.0-21.0

No Pressure 16.0-24.0

Waiting 4 Rob 16.0-24.0

Carroll Chiropractic 15.5-24.5

    Mar 15:  High Game:  Mathew Bridges 258, Josh Yates 247, Dale Cumpton 224, Clint Schuman 216, Leroy Foster 216, Claude Billingsley 214, Ron Brown 211, Darrell Foster 202, Kelly Wernex 197, Wyatt Cumpton 197, Sharon Schuman 181, Melanie Foster 166, Roseann Mitchell 161, Ben Davis 159, Brenda Sue Arnold 124.  High Series: Dan Goodrich 658, Mathew Bridges 647, Josh Yates 642, Clint Schuman 634, Leroy Foster 612, Dale Cumpton 606, Kelly Wernex 561.

Tues 7pm Summer League Starts May 10…ends Aug 30

Wednesday 7pm Men

WIDNER CONST 27.0-17.0

Carroll Chiropractic 27.0-17.0

Rejects 23.0-21.0

Deer-Stand Ruch 22.0-22.0

D & B Trucking 21.5-22.5

Kershner Heat & AC 19.0-25.0

Atkin 19.0-25.0

Billingsley Service 16.5-27.5

    Mar 16: High Game: Dustin Scrogham 268, Don Chulufas 245, Chris Dodson 244, Logan Widner 238, John McCoy 234, Ernie Moore 232, Joe Clapp 225, Leroy Foster 225, Nick Perkins 224, Claude Billingsley 223, Jack Lewis 214.  High Series: Dustin Scrogham 668, John McCoy 650, Don Chulufas 640, Logan Widner 635, Clint Schuman 635, Ed Harold 627, Rick Kershner 624, Leroy Foster 600. League Ends April 27 

Wed 7pm “Tough Shot” Starts May 4…ends Aug 31

Thursday 6:30pm Women

Ole Teenagers 63.0-37.0

The Old & Restless 61.0-39.0

The Bowling Angels 59.0-41.0

Schuman Vinyl 55.0-45.0

Double Vision 50.0-50.0

    Mar 17:  High Games: Camie Kagarice 237, Anita Kershner 233, Lauren Bowman 202, Amber Eidson 200, Eva Adams 200, Sue Baptista 200, Pam Crowden 191, Lorraine Kershner 189, Donna Moore 182, Roxy Sage 181, Mary Beth Yates 179, Kathy Ford 178, Tammy Cushard 176, Nancy Bowman 173, Mim Jackson 173, Tabitha Gray 162. High Series: Camie Kagarice 648, Anita Kershner 570, Sue Baptista 538, Amber Eidson 523, Pam Crowden 520, Eva Adams 506, Donna Moore 504, Lauren Bowman 500.  Fun Night April 28

Thurs 7pm Summer League starts May 5…ends Sep 1

Friday Nooners

    Mar 18:  High Games:  Robert Greer 221, Leroy Foster 221, Mim Jackson 201, Wesley Merritt 200, Ross Wainscott 184, Dale Smith 183, Don Chulufas 181, Sharon Flanary 169, Jean Wilson 169, Chuck Wyatt 166, Murldene Wyatt 165, Harold Boehler 163, Betty Smith 162, Karla Merriam 162. High Series:  Robert Greer 587, Wesley Merritt 543, Mim Jackson 530, Leroy Foster 513, Don Chulufas 503.

Fri Summer Nooners starts May 20…Ends Sep 2

Fish fry coming on April 1st

Our neighbors just across the state line would like to extend an invitation to a fish fry to be held on April 1st at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in LaCygne Ks. Fish and fixin's will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. Cost will be a free will donation.

The fish fry is sponsored by the Altar Society and the Knights of Columbus. Everyone is invited- the church is located at 819 N. 5th street in LaCygne.

-submitted

Rich Hill man injured in accident this evening

Around 6:40 this evening Danny G. Breckenridge, 63, of Rich Hill sustained moderate injuries in a motorcycle accident near the intersection of route PP and county road SW3007. Breckenridge apparently failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway and was ejected from the vehicle. He was taken to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The accident is currently under investigation by the Missouri Highway Patrol.