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Christmas parade this Saturday
Form at high school at 4:30 (south Fulton Street and proceed to Square). Santa
will be in the procession...church,commercial, clubs or organizations, classic
cars, 4-wheelers, golf carts and more. All entries welcome. Grand prize $75 for
best entry, plus $50 and $35. A delightful seasonal experience awaits all!
Coming Saturday, December 6
Antique Toys and Toy Trains Show...9 to 4 at old high school gym, Pine and
Fulton...$5 admission, under 12 free...display space free...vendors on premises.
Bring your toys and trains by 8 a.m. All will be tagged and monitored by security.
Santa will be thee for photos from 9 to 11. Great day of family fun!
The NEWS
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ou may look down on
your fellow men, that
fact is very true—but that
doesn’t necessarily mean
they’re looking up to you.
—Anon
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Butler, Bates County
Missouri 64730
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FOUL PLAY FEARED
Disappearance
of David Cook
a mystery to all
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The News Xpress
eward money has risen from $10,000 to
$50,000 for information connected to the
disappearance of 55-year-old David Cook.
Since Cook vanished last
Wednesday (Nov. 19) from
his farm home property at
the south edge of Amsterdam, Mo., there have been
no plausible explanations
as to what led to his apparent sudden departure nor if
anyone besides Cook might
be linked.
David Cook
Reportedly family members—and now authorities involved in the investigation—are fearing foul play.
Alarm spread Thursday when Cook failed to show up for
work at the KCP&L generating plant at LaCygne, Kan., a
few miles west of Cook’s home. On Friday the area major case task force made up of 20 officers from Bates, Vernon, Barton, Cedar and St. Clair counties was summoned,
according to Butler Police Chief Jim Garnett, Task Force
President. A national missing-person report was filed, but
leads have been virtually nonexistent so far.
“All we can say at this point (shortly before noon Sat-
The David Cook home at the south edge of Amsterdam, the property from where he presumably vanished Wednesday, Nov. 19. His trucks were left parked near the garage. He lives alone.—Staff photo.
urday) is there is a missing person,” said Vernon County
detective Clif Boyer. He discounted a wave of unfounded
rumors that have sprung up over the area.
What is known is Cook, 6 feet-2, 200 pounds, was wearing a black ball cap, black sweatshirt and jeans. Reportedly
the last one who saw Cook Wednesday was an employee of
the Midland Land & Cattle Company ranch located to the
immediate south of Cook’s 400-acre farm to which Cook
reportedly has a business affiliation.
There has been little activity in and around Cook’s residence for several days, except for the discovery of his cell
phone and billfold. Sources tell the News Xpress, however
Cook frequently does not carry his billfold as he prefers using a money clip. Garnett received word from Task Force
Major changes ahead for Butler R-5-pg 2
personnel that the interior of the house had not been disturbed and firearms in his possession are all accounted for—
as far as it is known. His two pickup trucks are still parked
near the garage.
“We’re told it is totally out of character for Cook to leave
unannounced,” Garnett said. That assertion was backed up
by an employee who looks after Cook’s property. He said,
“Dave never would up and take off like that without telling
his plans to someone. I’m sure he would have said something to me.”
Sunday a massive search party of approximately 200 law
enforcement officers and area volunteers convened at the
•SEE PAGE 3
Christmas lighting at Amsterdam - pg 6
Butler’s Mars plant
sub par capability
leads to closing
n Editor’s Note: A brief report in last week’s edition disclosed that
the Mars pet food plant in Butler is ceasing operations with the complete shutdown expected by Jan. 16. Below is a detailed explanation
of the company’s decision.
M
Look at all the pretties!
Monday evening the Butler Square was packed for the “Girls Night Out” shopping promotion sponored by the
Butler Area Chamber of Commerce. Participating businesses, all decked out in their finest season decorations,
remained open until 9. Pictured, a looking in from the outside shot of the Main Street Floral & Sweet Shop.—Staff
photos with accompanying photos elsewhere in this edition.
FBI agents arrest suspect at Butler residence Friday
Agents from the FBI Fugitive Apprehension Unit were
in Butler Friday to execute search warrants for John Calhoun.
Calhoun was not at a dwelling on West Pine Street but
was subsequently found and arrested at a residence on
East Jefferson Street.
He was being sought on outstanding felony warrants,
Butler Police Chief Jim Garnett said.
Calhoun was placed in the Bates County Jail.
ONLY 27 SHOPPING DAYS ‘TIL CHRISTMAS!
By Debra Fair
Mars Petcare US Spokesperson
ount Olive, N.J. • Mars Petcare US was created
by combining the strengths of four formerly independent petfood companies to become the premier
petcare company in North America. Post the integration of
the four businesses, we started our journey with 29 plants of
differing age, design and capabilities. Our vision has been
to leverage our expertise to accelerate product, quality, innovation, customer responsiveness and efficiency across our
network.
It’s clear that we are operating in a rapidly changing environment, with increased focus on raw material integrity and
finished product quality across the entire pet food industry.
We aspire to be the leader in addressing these challenges,
and therefore musy accelerate the implementation of our vision.
In recent months, we have invested tens of millions of dollars in plant upgrades, new testing protocols and advanced
•SEE PAGE 3
Santa Alert!
Ol’ Mr. Santa Claus will be in Saturday’s Christmas
parade (forms at 4:30 at high school on south Fulton
Street)...and he will greet the children after the parade
until 6:30 p.m. at the Methodist Outreach Center, 7
East Dakota St. His other appearances:
Dec. 7 - 5-7 p.m.
Dec, 13 - 9-11 a.m.
Dec. 18 - 1-3 p.m.
-----ALSO----Santa will be at the antique toy and toy train show
Saturday, Dec. 6 at old high school from 9 to 11 a.m.
Photos available that day only.
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Lighting up at Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Jubilee is turning on the Christmas
lights in Amsterdam at 5:30 on Main Street this Saturday, the 19th. Santa will be there and free pictures will be
taken. Following will be a ham and bean meal and soup
at Amsterdam Community Center for a freewill donation.
Come join in on the fun; it will be a for sure good time.
Views from the past...
Warm up after parade
First Baptist Church is hosting an open house with hot
chocolate, cider, coffee and cookies after the parade on
the Butler Square Saturday, Nov. 29. Everyone is welcome to stop in and get toasty warm while enjoying tasty
treats. The church is north of the Butler Square on the
northwest corner of Pine and Delaware. Sunday morning
the First Baptist men were cooking up an All-American
breakfast at 9 o’clock. Join us for breakfast and Sunday
school, followed by worship at 10:30.
Bates Republicans notice
Bates County Republicans will meet Thursday, Dec. 4
at the Butler Senior Center. It will be a candidate appreciation pot luck dinner. Dessert will be furnished. Meal
served at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
From the desk of the
Miami R-1
Superintendent
Leonard Tourtillott
The school year is moving very fast and a lot is going on here
in Eagle Land. There is just 3 weeks left in the first semester and
just a reminder, semester grades go into your student’s permanent
record. If you know his/her grades are failing, now is the time to
discuss tutoring with the teacher before it’s too late.
This week is a short week (two days) with Thanksgiving break
starting Wednesday, Nov. 26. In sports the junior high will be
playing basketball Thursday night Dec. 4 in Archie and the varsity start their season at Midway with the WEMO tournament the
first week in December. Both teams play Monday night with the
girls playing second seeded Adrian Girls at 7:30 and our boys
play 3rd seed, Adrian Boys at 9.
Monday Dec. 1 is the start of the Scholastic Book Fair in the
Library here at Miami. It runs all this week and on Monday Dec.
8 from 7:15 in the morning until 4 p.m. Also the Fair will be open
for parents and students to come in on Saturday Dec. 6th from 8
a.m. until 12 p.m. Plan to come in this weekend and see the Book
Fair and also get a glimpse of the Miami Library.
There are several programs I am proud that we offer here at
Miami. I have already mentioned the Snack Back Pack program
sponsored by Felnena Jenkins’ FACS Class (Family and Consumer Science) and Harvesters. We send 30 backpacks home
with elementary students on the last day of each week. The
FACS Department is also sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Drive
traditionally to help the community. Mrs. Jenkins told me, “This
year we ask that students from each class bring in non-perishable
food items. In the end the class that brings in the most items
from the elementary and the high school will receive pizza and
ice cream. As a whole we always set a goal for our school to help
our community. One new project that we were allowed to do this
year was Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated enough so we wanted the
kids to get more involved, so they could know more about their
Thanksgiving heritage. We ate snacks, watched movies, played
games, and had lots of fun. We invited parents and teachers to
stay and help. For this being the first time that we have ever done
anything like this, I would say that it went very well and would
like to do something like that again for another holiday.”
The DARE (Drug Abuse and Resistance Education) program
is another very worthwhile program we offer here at Miami. The
students that take DARE are in Mrs. Angela Cook’s sixth grade
class. The DARE Officer is Deputy Chuck Steele Jr. from the
Bates County Sheriff’s Department. The Miami R-1 DARE
graduation will be held Dec. 2 in the school’s cafeteria at 2:30
p.m. I asked Mrs. Cook to tell me about the DARE program
and especially about the essay the students write at the end of
the class.
Here is what she had to say, “There are 3 essay winners that
deliver the best message about what DARE means and what they
learned. The program teaches students about the effects of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco so they won’t use. The program is upbeat
by Officer Steele. He makes the students comfortable to be able
to discuss the importance of why not to use those substances.
The program also describes a decision making process that benefits all.”
The three winners are Devyn Henkle, McKayla Hines, and
Caitlin Slattery. Congratulations students on a job well done.
Each of these three students also won a Mr. Tourtillott’s $2 Concession Coupon good at the Senior Concession Stand. I asked the
three winners to come into my office and write a short summary
of their essays. I thought you might enjoy their synopses.
Devyn Henkle.”I told everything that I learned. I told that
tobacco is hurtful and how alcohol can damage every organ in
your body.”
McKayla Hines, “DARE Report. My report basically told
about the bad things in drugs and how they can harm you. The
DARE Program was a fun experience and I promised to not do
drugs in my future.”
Caitlin Slattery, “I told about all I learned in DARE about tobacco, marijuana, alcohol, and inhalants and the risks of using
them. I also wrote about what the DARE program has taught
me and how I will use that information to make decisions in the
future, and what DARE means to me.”
I am proud of the teachers and students here at Miami R-1
who believe that community betterment is everyone’s responsibility. I hope you share their commitment to make this world a
better place. Keep one thing in mind this holiday scene; the festive colors are red and “green”.
Spec. Brett Dawn
completes Army
Warrior Leader
training course
Army National Guard Spec.
Brett A. Dawn has completed
the Warrior Leader Course at
Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. The
course is part of the Army’s
Noncommissioned
Officer
Education System.
The soldier is currently
deployed to Kosovo from a
U.S.-based National Guard
unit supporting the NATOled peacekeeping and security
mission as a member of the
Kosovo Forces.
This 30-day course is designed to provide the Army
with soldiers who can visualize, describe and execute
squad-level operations in varied operational environments
and battlefields. Soldiers with
the rank of specialist or corporal learn to be noncommissioned officers focused on
leading, training, caring, maintaining and Warrior skills. The
soldiers are prepared for promotion to sergeant to serve as
leaders of teams, crews and
squads. The intensive, rigorous course emphasizes leadership and includes training
management, map reading,
land navigation, drill and ceremony, warfighting and a field
training exercise.
Dawn is a liasion monotoring team specialist with four
years ofg military service. He
is the son of Colleen A. Dawn
Look who just rounded the corner
This late November 1997 photo shows Santa Claus (aka Charlie Greener) rounding the northwest corner of the
Square in the Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade. At the controls of the horse-drawn carriage was Don Pippin. Riding “shotgun” was John Golladay.—File photo.
n EDITOR’S NOTE: Feedback from our readers indicates the “Views From the Past” is one of the most popular
features in the news-Xpress. Again let us emphasize that we solicit photos of events and places in the Bates
County area from years gone by. If you have photos of this type from the Bates County area from years gone by
that are in reasonably good quality for reproduction, please let us know. Thank you.
Major changes slated for
Butler R-5 school district
By Alan Stauffacher
R-5 Superintendent
When I took the helm at the Butler R-V and reported that the
district financial outlook was on a down-ward spiral, I promised
that this was an opportunity to look at the effectiveness and efficiency of all the district’s programs. To this point we have done
just that and this trend I believe will help us serve this community
more effectively.
In regard to the budget many people are not aware that over
$200,000 has been reduced at this point. Approximately, $80,000
were removed from technology, $35,000 from text books, and
$30,000 in supplies. The district has cut out field trips, and reduced the number of extra-curricular activities. There are many
small items that add up to significant reduction.
The decision to reduce the Alternative school will reduce next
year’s budget by $160,000 and closer to $200,000 in 2010-2011.
The school’s future revenue is reflected in the economy and the
district is preparing for the worst case scenario. The district is
already facing a loss in projected revenue in Prop. C money to the
tune of $72,000. Prop. C money is generated from a state-wide ½
cent sales tax. We certainly are all aware that people are simply
not spending like in previous years and the final result is in less
revenue for your school.
Along with financial and program changes we are looking
closely at how we serve kids. In past years the alternative school
has been the primary way that the district has dealt with students
who are struggling in school. In my opinion there are simply not
enough programs in place to keep students from failing. The other issue is when students do fail, what we are doing to get them
caught up with their peers. There are many teachers that do what
they can, but there is simply no structural support to ensure their
success. We are going to change that and the community is going
to reap the benefits.
At the high school there is a committee that is looking at the
issues that are facing us. We are gathering support systems for
students at risk of failure from other schools and looking to adapt
the best models to help us improve what we are doing. We are
in the beginning stages, but I have high expectations that we will
serve students better because of this study. My goal is that we add
2 or 3 student support mechanisms and do them really well.
There are continued rumors circulating about the Homecoming
Kick. Yes, the district did make sure that the community member
was paid. Did it take district funds to do this? No! The district’s
liability insurance took care of the expense. Won’t this raise the
districts liability insurance? Most likely not! The districts liability insurance is called MUSIC and it is Missouri school owned.
This means that Butler R-V school district has a say in its rates
and divided control. At the school I was at previously we had 3
claims on our liability insurance. Each claim just happened to
be just under $20,000. Two were lightning strikes and one was a
robbery/vandalism claim. In the three years I was there our rates
never increased and we also had credits given back to the school
in amounts of $5,000 dollars two years in a row. All claims are
pooled throughout the schools in the state and with a strong school
support mechanism, cost have not risen like in other sectors. In
fact costs have either become stagnate or gone down.
On a positive note Butler Schools continues a long success rate
in overall student achievement and improvement. I believe that
this community has a lot to be proud of and the district will strive
to be a continued focus of excellence. While we admit to some
district weaknesses, by acknowledging those shortcomings publically we challenge ourselves to take those issues and reverse them
to become strengths.
For The Kids.
Helping the vulnerable reduce high energy costs
Kansas City • AARP has
announced the launch of Operation Energy Save, a new
initiative that calls on Missourians to help friends, family and neighbors conserve
energy by making small
changes around the house
that are proven to reduce energy costs. In an economy
where every bit counts, these
small changes could save
Americans millions of dollars this winter.
Part of Create the Good,
a network of volunteers active in neighborhoods across
the country, Operation Energy Save features easy-touse checklists, instructional
guides and simple tips to
help their neighbors save on
household energy expenses.
The free resource is available at www.AARP.org/CreateTheGood.
“When the weather gets
of Adrian, and stepson of John
W. Randall of Nevada, Mo.
His wife, Brittany, is the
daughter of Mike J. McCoy,
Archie, Mo., and Vicki L. Kershner, Butler, Mo.
The specialist is a 2003
graduate of Adrian High
School.
cold and energy costs rise,
our most vulnerable populations often must make the
choice between buying food
and medicine or staying
warm,” said John McDonald,
AARP Missouri senior state
director. “If volunteers or
community groups start by
identifying just two or three
friends or neighbors who
might not be able to complete the checklist on their
own and helping them make
a few changes, we can keep
vulnerable populations safe
this winter and save everyone money on energy costs.”
Checklist items are quick,
simple changes that include:
• Lowering thermostats in
the winter by 10 percent (like
from 74° to 67°) for 8 hours,
which can shave 10 percent
off the household heating
bill.
• Closing the heat vents
and the doors in rooms that
aren’t being used.
• Turning off kitchen and
bathroom ventilating fans
when not in use. If left on for
an hour, they can suck all the
heat out of the house.
• Making sure furniture is
not blocking a heat register
and moving furniture away
from cold exterior walls and
windows.
munity groups involved can
Information on where to be found at www.AARP.org/
volunteer or to get local com- CreateTheGood.
Rich Hill men hurt in wreck
Two Rich Hill men were injured in a one-vehicle accident
Nov. 22 on Route A at Valley Street in Hume, Mo.
Highway Patrol Cpl. M. Pate reported 18-year-old Scott
M. Foster was transported to St. Lukes Hospital Plaza in
Kansas City with moderate injuries and 19-year-old Matthew R. Peak, the driver, was transported to Bates County
Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Neither
were wearing a seatbelt, according to the report.
The accident occurred at 3:45 a.m. when the 1993 Chevrolet slid out of control off the left side of the roadway, struck
a ditch and overturned on its top. The car was totaled.
Peak was issued a summons for careless and imprudent
driving.
News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, November 28, 2008
•Foul play feared in Cook disappearance
Cook property utilizing 4-wheelers, other vehicles, horses, foot traffic and a helicopter, but
their efforts were for naught.
As of late Tuesday when the News Xpress was meeting its holiday early deadline, nothing much had changed in the investigation. Garnett said the task force was in the process of
being deactivated for the time being.
“We’re still trying to collect information and following leads in hopes something positive will materialize,” Garnett said. “There’s still a lot of unanswered questions,” declining
further speculation.
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FROM FRONT PAGE
Anyone with even a shred of information should get in touch with the Bates County
Sheriff’s office (660-679-3232) or Chief Garnett (660-679-6131).
Cook is the son of Millard Cook of rural Butler and a graduate of Ballard R-2 High
School. He is described by many of his acquaintance as a friendly, congenial person.
The Midland Land & Cattle Company (based at Lenexa, Kan.) is a spread of approximately 5,000 acres, 2,230 acres of which are situated south of Cook’s farm with the remaining acreage extending westward into Kansas.
•Mars plant
closing
FROM FRONT PAGE
associate training. We will
continue to invest as required
to achieve our vision.
One of our key investments is in the construction
of a Center of Excellence for
Analytical Science in Kansas
City, Mo., to serve as our central testing laboratory for raw
materials and finished goods.
This site will be equipped with
state-of-the-art testing instruments and processes. We will
close our current Joplin, Mo.,
facility in mid-2009.
We have evaluated all of
our facilities in light of our
need to accelerate our premier
petcare company vision. It
has become clear that several
sites do not have the design or
capability to be a part of our
vision. As a result, we have
made the decision to permanently cease operations at five
sites: Birmingham, Ala., Muscatin, Iowa, McKenzie Tenn.,
Butler, Mo., and Dexter, Mo.
While these site closure
decisions have been difficult
The shutdown of the Mars pet food plant on Rice Road in west Butler is
expected to be completed by Jan. 16.—Staff photo.
to reach, this transformation
will allow for improved plant
utilization and all overall cost
structure, delivery of highestquality products and invest-
ment behind best practice
plant design and future innovation capabilities.
Consistent with our associate practices, we will be as-
sisting all affected associates
as they transition to the next
phase of their careers. We recognize the many years of service from these associates and
greatly appreciate their efforts
over the years.
We believe that our comprehensive efforts to improve
demonstrate our strong com-
mitment to our consumers,
customers, associates and the
communities in which we operate.
Gov. Blunt jump
starts promotion
for green tourism
Jefferson City • Gov. Matt
Blunt on Monday signed an
executive order that will both
protect the environment and
promote Missouri tourism.
The governor’s order calls
for a new program that will
recognize and certify hotel
and lodging facilities in Missouri that work to protect the
environment.
“For decades, visitors
from across the country and
around the world have been
making the trip to Missouri
to experience the wide range
of amenities and recreation
opportunities, and to simply
enjoy our state’s wonderful hospitality,” Gov. Blunt
said. “This executive order
affirms Missouri’s commitment to protecting our environment, creates a new tool
to give visitors the opportunity to identify responsible
businesses, and ensures Missouri remains a top destination choice for travelers the
world over.”
Missouri’s Tourism Industry adds over $14 billion dollars a year to the state economy and attracts millions of
guests from other states and
nations. Increasingly travelers prefer to support local
businesses that can document a commitment to environmental protection. The
governor’s executive order
requires the Department of
Natural Resources to:
• Develop a voluntary certification program for Missouri’s Lodging Industry to
assist owners and managers
to identify environmentally
responsible practices
• Develop a verification
and recognition program for
businesses that choose to
participate
• Identify one or more private sector partners to assist
in promoting this program
with the industry
• Implement this program
with their partner(s) on or before December 31, 2008
Gov. Blunt’s proactive
solutions to save energy and
protect the environment are
both reducing energy use and
have the potential to save
taxpayers nearly $16 million
in energy costs. Initiatives
include a range of projects
from centralizing and monitoring statewide energy consumption to changing laundry operations at prisons.
In August Gov. Blunt visited the South Central Correctional Center where new
biomass boilers are supplying heat and hot water
requirements. The boilers
use a renewable fuel as the
primary heat source, instead
of propane. In addition to
improving energy efficien-
Another re-hab completed
Another outstanding example of home re-hab going on in the Butler community is this residence at the corner of
Harrison and Fulton Streets. Contractors, Do-It-Right Construction of Butler.—Staff photo.
cy, the new biomass project
will result in an estimated
$450,000 in annual energy
cost savings.
In August Gov. Blunt announced Missouri’s application was selected to take
part in the Greening the State
Capitols Initiative. The national initiative supported
an energy audit to help build
on the governor’s efforts to
save taxpayer dollars and
make state government more
energy efficient and environmentally-friendly.
The
audit reviewed energy usage
in three state buildings and
made recommendations for
energy improvements.
Gov. Blunt also called
for and signed legislation
enacting the “Show-Me
Green Sales Tax Holiday”
to encourage Missourians
to consider environmentally
responsible products and reward their choice by making
them sales-tax free for one
week every year. Missouri is
only the fourth state to enact
an environmentally-friendly
sales tax holiday joining
Connecticut, Florida and Virginia.
Last year the governor
announced a partnership to
create renewable energy and
heat using byproducts from
the Jefferson City Landfill.
Methane gas from the landfill is converted to electricity, and the heat created by
conversion facilities is used
to heat water for the state
prison. The project uses resources that would otherwise
have been wasted while at
the same time producing
benefits for the environment,
the state, the prison and local
communities.
Last summer the governor signed the Green Power
Initiative. The Initiative has
been heralded as the most
important
environmental
legislation passed by the
state in more than a decade.
It decreases pollution from
energy production by encouraging an increase in the use
of renewable energy sources
such as wind, hydroelectricity, solar power, hydrogen
and biomass. The legislation
sets targets for utilities to
meet: a four percent renewable energy target by 2012,
eight percent by 2015 and 11
percent by 2020. The legislation also requires the Office
of Administration to ensure
that at least 70 percent of the
new vehicles purchased for
the state fleet are flex fuel
and allows municipal landfills to accept yard waste in
order to create bio-reactors
which produce methane gas
for use in energy production.
Gov. Blunt has been a dedicated supporter of renewable fuels in our state. The
governor fulfilled a promise he made to Missourians
when he signed legislation in
2006 requiring all gasoline
offered for sale in Missouri
to contain 10 percent ethanol
(E-10). Ethanol is a cleaner
burning alternative to petroleum-based gasoline and is
more efficient to produce. It
contains more oxygen, which
results in better combustion
and fewer carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide, and carcinogenic emissions.
Missouri is also home to
the only state building in the
nation with a platinum rating
from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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SOCIAL SCENE/PEOPLE
Anniversaries...
T
he News Xpress is proud to feature
recipes from the Butler Ohio Street
United Methodist Church cookbook
which was published in connection with
the church’s 100th anniversary. We are
sure you will enjoy these recipes.
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HOT CHRISTMAS PUNCH
n Pamela Seider
1 (48 oz.) cranberry juice cocktail
1 c. water
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
3/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
Mix all but pineapple juice and bring to
a boil. Add pineapple juice and return to a
boil. Turn heat down and simmer 5 minutes. Can put into crock pot to serve hot.
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LEMON JELLO PUNCH
n Joan Garrison
1 (6 oz.) pkg. lemon jello
1 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
1 (46 oz.) can pineapple juice
3 c. cold water
2 (2 liter) bottles lemon-lime soda
In small bowl, dissolve jello in boiling
water. Stir in sugar. In 8 quart punch
bowl, combine pineapple juice, cold water,
soda, and jello mixture. Serve chilled.
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MOCK CHAMPAGNE PUNCH
n Pamela Seider
1 c. sugar
1 qt. cranberry juice
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple juice
1 c. orange juice
2 (7 oz.) bottles lemon-lime soda
Combine sugar and 3 cups water in
saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cool. Add to fruit juices in large
container; mix well. Freeze, covered, until
slushy. Add soda just before serving. Yield:
10 servings.
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CRANBERRY TEA
n Joan Garrison
3 qt. hot water
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. red cinnamon candies
12 whole cloves
1 (6 oz.) can frozen orange juice
1 (6 oz.) can frozen lemonade
1 qt. cranberry juice
Mix together hot water, sugar, and can-
dies; stir until sugar and candy dissolve.
Add cloves, orange juice, lemonade, and
cranberry juice. Stir well. Heat and serve
hot or chill and serve cold as punch.
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COCKTAIL MEATBALLS
n Sandra Siegismund
1 lb. hamburger
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/3 c. chopped onions
1/4 c. milk
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp. pepper
Mix above ingredients and shape into
balls. Brown’ remove and drain. Melt 1 jar
grape jelly and 1 (12 ounce) can tomato
sauce in skillet. Add about 1 tablespoon
chili powder. Add meatballs; simmer 30
minutes.
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HAM AND PICKLE ROLL-UPS
n Sandra Siegismund
1 pkg. Buddig ham
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 medium jar whole kosher dill pickles
Spread cream cheese, which has been
softened, on ham. Put pickle on it and oll
up. Slice and refrigerate.
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CREAMY SPINACH FETTUCCINI
n Debbie Siegismund
1 Tbsp. reduced-calorie margarine
3 Tbsp. chopped onion
2 c. cut zucchini
1 c. cut carrots
4 oz. fresh crimini mushrooms, sliced
1/2 c. nonfat sour cream alternative
1/3 c. canned low-sodium chicken
broth (undiluted)
3/4 to 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
6 oz. spinach fettuccini (uncooked)
2 oz. reduced-fat low salt ham, cut into
julienne strips
Coat nonstick skillet with cooking
spray. Add margarine. Place over medium-high heat until margarine melts. Add
onion; saute 1 minute. Add zucchini and
carrots and saute 3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and saute 3 minutes. Remove from
heat; keep warm.
Combine sour cream, chicken broth,
and pepper in small bowl; stir well. Set
aside. Cook pasta according to package,
omitting fat and salt; drain. Add zucchini
mixture, sour cream mixture, and ham.
Toss quickly. Serve immediately. Yield: 5
servings. There are 199 calories per 1 cup
serving.
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HOLIDAY BRUNCH CASSEROLE
n Sandra Siegismund
1 lb. sausage, browned and drained
4 c. dried bread cubes
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
10 eggs, beaten
4 c. milk
1 tsp. mustard
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. onion powder
Put bread cubes in bottom of pan, 13x9
inches. Mix rest of ingredients; pour over
bread cubes. Put in refrigerator overnight.
Bake, uncovered, in 325˚ oven for 45 minutes to an hour.
****
PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE
1950 recipe)
n Mrs. Mary Layher
1 1/4 c. pumpkin
1 Tbsp. gelatin
1/4 c. orange juice
3/4 c. brown sugar
3 eggs, separated
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. ginger
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 (9 inch) baked shell
Soak gelatin in orange juice. Combine
pumpkin, brown sugar, slightly beaten
egg yolks, milk, salt, and spices in doubler
boiler and cook, stirring constantly, for 5
minutes. Remove from heat; add softened
gelatin and cool. When mixture starts to
congeal, fold in meringue made of adding
sugar to stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour in
baked pie shell and chill until firm. Serve
topped with whipped cream. This is also
good served in a graham cracker crust.
Around Bates County...
•Reports of social gatherings, club meetings, events of interest
Better Homes Club
supports Children’s
Mercy Hospital
G.F.W.C. Better Homes Club
met Nov. 19 at the home of
Donna Huber with Janet Gorham
as co-hostess. Toys and books
were brought as a service project for Children’s Mercy Hospital.
President Beth Taranto
called the meeting to order with
members reciting the pledges
to the United States and Missouri flags and the Club Collect.
Thirteen members responded
to roll call. The minutes of the
October meeting were read
and approved. Correspondence
was read. Treasurer Marylyn
Engelhart gave the financial report.
Vice president Donna Huber
reported that the next meeting,
the Christmas party, will be
held on Dec. 17 at Cedar Crest
with the party committee as
co-hostesses. Sharon McLain
will provide the travelng gift.
Donna also reminded members
of birthdays.
Janet Gorham, chairman of
the party committee, introduced
Shirley Hayward who reported
on the Christmas party. Members will meet in the United
Methodist Church and proceed
to Cedar Crest for a luncheon
and Christmas celebration. Reservations need to be made at
least a week ahead of time.
The business meeting was
temporarily suspended when Dr.
Gerard Stanley arrived. He was
introduced by Winnie Davis and
spoke on health issues currently
of concern to club members.
His knowledgeable responses
and suggestions were of great
interest.
At the end of the program,
the business meeting resumed
with a report from the courtesy
chairman, Jeane Chambers.
Under new business, Beth
asked members to think about
future financial needs of the
club. A discussion will be held
in the spring. The Traveling gift
was brought by Donna Huber
and won by Jeane Chambers.
The business meeting was adjourned by the president.
Delicious refreshments were
served by Donna Huber and Janet Gorham.–Reported.
Improvement
club donates to
Ministerial Alliance
The Butler Home Improvement club was hosted by Winifred
Gaston at the Nazarene Church on
Nov. 18. Winifred’s co-hostess was
Nelda Pike.
Barbara Lawrence, from The
Tea and Thee on the Butler Square,
gave a program on the history of
tea, as well as instruction on brewing different teas. She said that
there are six basic teas, and that
herbal tea is naturally decaffeinated, and that it really is either tea
or herbal. Tea is from leaves, and
herbal is from flowers. Oxidation
or the drying time makes the difference in the teas.
After the program, Winifred
and Nelda served refreshments of
apple cake and hot tea of choice,
and the hostesses wanted Barbara
Lawrence to enjoy the refreshments
with the members before she had to
depart.
The club president, Shirley
Shreve, called the business meeting
to order and Winifred led the Pledge
to the Flag. The devotion was also
given by Winifred with “Thankfulness” by Mrs. Paul E. King and
the classic, “Over the River and
Through the Woods.” Roll call
was answered by 11 members with
“What I Want for Christmas” for the
benefit of each members secret pal.
The minutes of the last meeting was
read by the secretary and approved
as read and two communications
were read. The financial report was
given by treasurer, Barbara Jessup.
Under old business: After a discussion and an unanimous vote, the
members decided to donate $65 to
the Ministerial Alliance. The club’s
adopted persons Christmas gifts
were decided on, as well as one of
their upcoming birthday gift.
Under new business: The December Christmas dinner and meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at the community First Bank Hall the 16th. Pat
Friederich will be hostess. Since
we have fulfilled all the donations
to organizations from the club for
2008, the members will make a decision on donating to Coats for Kids
in January when the donations for
2009 will be decided.
The Guess Box was brought
by Martha Stewart and won by Pat
Friederich; the Pig in the Poke will
be brought by Virginia Hilton at the
next meeting, as she was absent due
to illness.
Next month the new business
Fifteen members were present,
including new member Marci
McElwain.
Everyone welcomes you, Marci. Devotion
on friends was given by Dana.
Roll call was favorite childhood
toy or book. Several brought
their dolls, covered wagon, and
books. It was lots of fun to see
what we all had as children.
T-shirt program was given by
Dana. Several wore or brought
a t-shirt with a saying or picture on it. It was fun to see what
kind of sayings we have on our
T-shirt night
t-shirts. We drew for secret pals
for 2009. Everyone signed up
for Modern Daze
Modern Daze Club met Nov. for committees. Refreshments
18 at the home of Dana Bridges. followed and some good felCandi Agnew was the co-host. lowship. The Christmas party
will by Dec. 16.–Reported.
will be election of officers and
drawing of months and secret pals
for 2009, the months being when
each member will host club. Louise
Thornton brought two games. The
winners were Shirley Shreve and
Ione berry. As the time was growing late, Louise thought of numbers
between 1 and 15 and two people
won the last two prizes; they were
Pat Friederich and Barbara Jessup.Reported.
Thoughts, prayers
with Cook family
We extend sympathy to
Madge Cox on the death of
her daughter, Ruby Maxine
Wilson following a long illness. Funeral services are being held Wednesday in Butler.
We join with Millard
Cook and family in prayer
for the safe return of his son,
David, who has been missing
for several days.
Students are being dismissed early this Tuesday for
a nice Thanksgiving vacation, with no more classes till
Monday, December 1.
There were about 95 grandparents and great-grandparents at Ballard school Thursday to enjoy lunch and a visit
with their grandchildren. We
got to visit their rooms and
meet their teachers.
Basketball season starts
with games at Bronaugh,
Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 5:30
Northeast Vernon County
comes to Ballard Thursday,
the 4th, at 5:30, then Ballard
goes to Miami Monday, the
8th, and to Rich Hill Tuesday, the 9th.
Picture re-takes will be
Friday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.
The junior high/senior
high Christmas dance will
be Friday, the 5th, from 7 to
10:30.
Christmas concert will be
Thursday, the 11th, 7 p.m.
Senior Citizens dinner
will be Friday, the 12th, at
5:30 p.m.
There will be an early dismissal of school Friday the
19th, and school will resume
Monday, Jan. 5.
Enterprise Club will meet
at Eileen’s Wednesday, Dec.
3, at 6 p.m. with Ruth Baker
hostess. Remember to bring
a $3 grab bag gift.
Ballard Red Hat Club will
meet Tuesday, Dec. 9, 11:30
a.m. at Eileen’s.
Geraldine Thornhill is in
the Belton hosiptal recovering from a broken arm.
Clarence Wiltz has been
having tests at the Butler
hospital.
Golda Umstattd, Rosellen
Wainscott, Marjorie Umstattd,
Kenneth and Anna Lou
Engelhardt and Clarice
Robinson were among those
enjoying a trip to Branson
last week with T&D Tours.
Wesley and Sue Merrith
hosted a family Thanksgiving dinner at their home Saturday.
Steve and Elaine Engelhradt
enjoyed seeing the Dixie
Stampede during their weekend stay in Branson.
Erin Wainscott was honored with a baby shower at
the school Sunday.
50th anniversary for
Eugene and Lona Vogt
Eugene Vogt and Lona Mendenhall were united in
marriage on Dec. 7, 1958 at the First Baptist Church
in Rich Hill by Rev. John Toppass. Attending the couple on their happy day were Phyllis Marquardt, Betty
Raps, Ralph Silvers and Bob Brown. The couple’s
two children, Doug Vogt and Linda Smith request
that you honor their parents with a card shower to
help them celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Their address is 410 South High St., Butler, Mo.
64730.
Shari and Bill Thorup
came from Tennessee to visit
her mother, Ellen Wry, and
her sister, Lisa Meade and
family.
Kenneth and Anna Lou
Engelhardt attended an 80th
birthday celebration for his
sister, Milly Ferguson, at the
Flaming Lantern Saturday.
His other siblings, Helen Hill
of Butler and Bill Engelhardt of Broken Arrow, Okla.,
were also in attendance,
along with family members
from California, Kansas City
and Odessa.
Carol Roberts and granddaughter, Jakeila Rolph
visited her mother, Nadine
Meade, Saturday and brought
lunch.
Paul Jones, Justin and
Sarah Jones, Ryan Harbaugh
and Nadine Meade enjoyed
supper together at Eileen’s
Friday, then played Scrabble
and Take One.
Levi and Morgan Meade
are spending Tuesday night
with Grandma Meade.
Thomases get together
for Thanksgiving
Doris Null attended the
Ladies Aid all day meeting
Thursday at Double Branch
Christian Church.
E.C. and Betty Lemon and
Marvin and Doris Null enjoyed Kentucky Fried Chicken
in Harrisonville Thursday evening.
Jim Damon visited Howard,
John and Ronnie Hobson
Thursday.
Marvin and Doris Null got
word Thursday evening that
their step great-grandson baby,
Isaiah Cairns passed away.
Todd Hunt visited his
grandparents, Roy and Wanda
Fleischer Friday afternoon.
The Peru Homemakers enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner
Friday evening at the Butler
Senior Center. Zella Doane,
Paula Shaffer, Earl and Neomi
Anderson and Terry and Barbara
Hobson joined others and attended.
Marvin and Doris Null and
Paul Raps attended service
at Double Branch Christian
Church Sunday and enjoyed
lunch at the Flaming Lantern
restaurant.
Leon and Sue Decker, Ron
and Bonnie Koehn, Vivian
Koehn, Elston and Jan and
Shirley Dirks were dinner
guests Sunday in the home of
Cecil and Maggie Base.
Ray and Ina Mae Thomas
entertained their family with
a pre-Thanksgiving dinner
Sunday. Present were Vickie
Fowler, JaNetta Fowler, Brad
and Ja Nell Ferguson, Clayton
and Callie, Dianna Silvers,
Donnie and Lisa Hager and
Jared, Derek Hager and friend,
Shannon and Taynia Kisner,
Korbin and Logan.
Skip and Jan Heckadon visited Howard, John and Ronnie
Hobson Sunday afternoon.
Marvin and Doris Null attended visitation for Isaiah
Cairns in Independence Sunday evening and the funeral
Monday afternoon. Isaiah had
Tay-Sachs, a disease that’s
rare and no cure for it. We extend sympathy to the family at
this time.
Mark and Ruth Austin and
Brian, John and Lora Rice, and
Dan and Kathy Allen met in
Nevada and enjoyed super together Sunday evening. They
celebrated all the November
birthdays.
Ballard R-2
school menus
Monday, Dec. 1: Breakfast:
Breakfast pizza, juice, milk.
Tuesday, Dec. 2: Breakfast:
Pancakes, hashbrown, milk.
Wednesday, Dec. 3: Breakfast: Cereal, toast, juice, milk.
Thursday, Dec. 4: Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, fruit,
milk.
Friday, Dec. 5: Breakfast:
Blueberry muffin, bacon,
milk.
Butler Police
TIPS Hotline
Call 24 hours a day
200-2000
SOCIAL SCENE/PEOPLE
News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, November 28, 2008
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Scenes from Monday’s Girls Night Out
Bowen’s Hallmark, north side Square
What to Wear, west side Square
Town Square Hardware, south side Square.
EBT (Every Bloom’N Thing), northeast corner Square.
Prayers go out for David Cook
Christian Church
Amoret Christian Church
had 47 in attendance.
“Happy
Anniversary”
was sung to Mike and Paula
reed, 33 years. Alvin and Lynda
Wiley married 45 years. Bro.
David Rizer was 26 on Nov.
20. “Happy birthday.”
Many are on the lookout
for any information as to the
where abouts of Dave Cook
of Amsterdam. We all know
Dave, a friendly man who
says hello to those he is familiar with. We pray he is found
unharmed and not injured.
He’s a hard worker and has
always kept busy, checking
cattle or the land. He and his
family need our prayers. Any
information needs to be given
to our Sheriff’s Department,
660-679-3232. There is a
large reward as to finding him.
He’s been missing since last
Wednesday.
Prayer requests are for
Twila Finfrock, Julie Bitner,
Kobe Black, Jake Delata,
Marilyn Bitner, Dorothy and
Cecil Gaston, Ronnie Hough,
Joann Luttrell, Janet Moreland,
Pat Lawrence in the military,
Harry Purdy, Margie Vowels,
Laura Halliburton and Bro.
Dave’s friend Sandy and a
friend of Cindy and Becky
Wally and Avanell Booth and
Julie Bitner’s Mom who is on
a breathing tube but her surgery went well.
Twila had taken her meds
on an empty stomach. Do not
do this, it caused her terrible
pain. Now she will be wiser
and eat a bit before she swallow her pills. I did that once
last year and I for one won’t
do that again. I had a really
bad day. Live and learn.
Keep all the above in prayer.
A blessing is Kobe black’s attitude, keeps the family in
strength. He’s a special young
man. At four years old, he’s
a giant and he loves and believes in god. He amazes me.
We all love him and know god
is at his side through the hard
times.
Prayer requests are left on
the list for 30 days. If you’d
like them on longer please
inform Paula or Mike Reed.
They will take care of it.
There will be a Christmas
program Dec. 5, 6, 7, 11, 12,
13, 14. If you want tickets
Lynda Wiley will order them
for you. It’s at Raytown Baptist church. That’s just two
weeks away.
Plates will be made up and
delivered to shut ins Dec.. 7.
Dec. 14, Scott Springer will
be here that evening will be
our Christmas program.
The food drive is in full
swing. Please bring can goods,
dry goods up until Christmas.
They also need toiletries.
Soap, shampoo and whatever
you can give. We all have a
little bit to spare. This is a time
to reach out and touch someone with care and love. It is a
time for giving!
December will be a busy
month. A party after church
next Sunday by Julie Bitner
for details. Time for me to get
busy on my baking and candy
making. Got to take care of the
X-gang.
Many thanks go out to all
who had any part in raising
funds for Kobe Black’s family’s expenses. It has been so
wonderful how people came
forward to help this cause. God
bless each and everyone who
helped. The family is eternally
grateful. This is a special little
boy who needs a miracle. He
has a strong family of believers. Keep all in prayer, it is
How to choose and HDTV this season
StatePoint • ‘Tis the season for high definition, as
families nationwide are purchasing cutting-edge HD
television sets and entertainment systems.
And with the government-mandated
transition to digital broadcasting
upon us, many are taking
powerful.
Hope as you read this news,
you have all enjoyed a hearty
Thanksgiving.
Be sure you check on a shut
in, share the bounty. Buckle
up and be safe. Till we meet
again, may the good Lord
bless you all.–Lorrie Johnson.
In Loving Memory of
Connie Lynn (Spears) Terwilliger
2-13-1947 to 11-27-2007
Our very loving and precious daughter, wife,
mother, grandma, great grandma and friend
This has been a long sad year without you
sweetheart, you are missed so much.
Birthdays and Holidays were so special to you
and you always made them extra special for us.
We are thankful for the years we
had together and the memories of
them. They grow more precious everyday.
We love you and miss you more
than we could ever say.
Sadly missed by your mother
Nora Spears,
Your loving family &
Dear friend Madelon
Davis BCMH honor employees
Andrea Davis is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for December. Andrea began her employment at BCMH in June
2000 as a Registered Nurse in the Nursing Department. She is an excellent nurse, remaining calm in
difficult situations. She provides care with expertise
and professionalism. Her co-workers described Andrea as someone who is a pleasure to work with and
a great example to others. The hospital is fortunate
to have Andrea as part of its healhcare team.—Text
and photo from BCMH.
The news-Xpress features
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advantage of sales to purchase HDTVs that display
improved images.
However, it sometimes
seems you need to be an engineer to choose an HDTV.
“People don’t buy television sets scientifically,” says
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buying an HDTV is they
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“It’s also important to
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With a variety of media formats now available, a TV
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Here are some things to
consider from Merson and
Perry, to make selecting the
right HDTV set easier.
• Almost anything you
watch on an HDTV will
look good, but to maximize
its capabilities you’ll want
HD content. If you have
cable service, you’ll need a
high definition cable box.
The same goes for satellite
receivers. And if you want
to watch broadcast stations
in HD, you need a built-in
HDTV tuner and an antenna.
• Plasma vs. LCD: “Overall, the best picture quality is plasma, says Merson.
“Plasma has a higher contrast ratio... Plasma TVs
also have very wide viewing angles that do not lose
brightness, blackness level,
or contrast as you move off
access.” With this in mind,
Panasonic is offering its VIERA line of plasma HDTVs
that run up to 65 inches.
The company even recently
unveiled a 150-inch screen,
but that’s probably too big
to install opposite your living room sofa.
• You’ll need to choose
between 1080p and 720p
HDTVs. 1080p provides
two million pixels on your
screen while 720p delivers
one million pixels. Higher
pixel count means higher
resolution and clearer, more
detailed images. This is especially visible on larger
screens above 42 inches. Be
aware that today the only
way to get 1080p resolution
on your HDTV is with a
Blu-ray player.
• Blu-ray Disc players
make a difference. It resembles a DVD, but delivers six
times the resolution of DVD
and has much higher storage capacity to deliver the
best picture and sound. It’s
also important to remember that Blu-ray players like
Panasonic’s BD35 and BD55
can also play standard DVDs
and CDs
• Choose an HDTV with
free round-the-clock support. For example, Panasonic offers its HDTV owners
“VIERA Concierge Service”
providing free access to
technical experts via phone,
Web or in-home service.
The company even offers
a loaner program, making
HDTVs available for free to
customers undergoing repair.
• Connect with an HDMI
cable. HDMI stands for
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Interface, and it’s the only
cable you need to connect
your camcorder, DVD player or Blu-ray player to your
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carries both the HD video
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your components. If you
use analog cables you need
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because it’s digital.
• HDTVs can connect to
cameras, game players and
even the Internet. Webenabled sets now are available, such as Panasonic’s
PZ850 series which provide
access to YouTube, Google’s
Picasa Web Album and
Bloomberg.
For more free HD advice,
visit www.livinginhd.com.
6 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, November 28, 2008
Sammy Sue Olive
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Lorean Bartley
Lorean Robinson Bartley, 88,
of Rich Hill, Missouri, died Monday, November 24, 2008 at St.
Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City,
Missouri. She was born November 17, 1920 in Valley Springs,
Ark., the daughter of Boman
Turney and Burma Adilene Lawrence Dean. She married Leon
Robinson in 1938. He preceded
her in death in 1968. She then
married Frank Bartley who also
preceded her in 1998. Lorean
worked at the Braemoor Coat
Factory in Pleasanton, at Nellie
Dawn in Nevada, Mo., drove a
school bus and had worked for
J.C. Penney in Fort Scott, Kan.
She was a member of the Pleasant Prairie Baptist Church in
Belton, Missouri. Lorean was a
descendent of Stephen Hopkins
who was on the Mayflower. A
member of her family participated in every war or battle since
the Revolutionary War. She was
preceded in death also by her
parents; eight sisters, and one
granddaughter.
Survivors include one son,
George Robinson and Kathy of
Indianapolis, Ind.; one daughter, Janet Staton and Roscoe
of Cleveland, Mo.; one brother,
Pearl Soper; five grandchildren,
ten great grandchildren and two
great great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11:30
a.m., Friday, Nov. 28, at the
Coffel-Schneider Chapel, Pleasanton, Kan. Visitation will be one
hour prior to service time. Contributions are suggested to the
KC Rescue Mission c/o CoffelSchneider Funeral Home, P.O.
Box 525, Pleasanton, Kan.
Interment will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family
at www.coffelschneider.com.
Walter Cornell
Walter C. Cornell, 89, of
Belton, Missouri, passed away
on November 8, 2008 at the
Beautiful Savior Nursing Center
in Belton.
Funeral services
were held Tuesday, November
11, 2008 at the UnderwoodBrandtonies Funeral Home of
Butler.
The family suggests
contributions be made to the
Crossroads Hospice.
Walter was born on May 22,
1919 in Ballard, MO, to Hal D.
and Edith (Hughes) Cornell.
Walter loved to fish, tinker in
his garage and visit with family
and friends. He was preceded
in death by his wife of 45 years,
Thelma. Walter is survived by
his two daughters: Jeana Reed
(Kieth) of Cypress, Texas, and
Joyce Wead, of Springfield,
Mo.; one son, Roger Cornell
(Judy) of Overland Park, Kan.;
two brothers: Lloyd Cornell
of Battlefield, Mo. and Don
Cornell, of Independence, Mo.;
two sisters: Thelma Wheatley
of Butler, Mo. and Ruby Cornell
of Kansas City, Mo.; seven
grandchildren
and
twelve
great-grandchildren. Services
are under the direction of the
Underwood-Brandtonies Funeral
Home of Butler.
George D. Hess
George Dudley Hess, age
65 of Harrisonville, Missouri
died Wednesday, November 19,
2008 at Cass Medical Center in
Harrisonville, Missouri. He was
born March 13, 1943 to Joseph
Rudolph and Vada Lucille Cochran Hess in Foster, Missouri.
George, one of nine children,
grew up in Foster and attended
Mt. Zion and Old Walnut Grade
Schools. He graduated from
Hume High School in 1961. On
October 6, 1965 he was united
in marriage to Marcia Mae Jackson in Oklahoma and to this
union, three children were born.
He lived in several locations including Grandview, Missouri,
Belton, Missouri, Peculiar, Missouri and Raymore, Missouri.
George worked for Solo Paper
Cup Company in Grandview,
retiring after 36 years of dedicated service. His love of horses
also gave him the opportunity to
work as a farrier, also known to
most people as a horse shoer.
After the death of his first wife
he married Criselda Catabay in
Harrisonville. He was a member
of the National Rifle Association
and a former member of the
Elks Lodge.
Dudley enjoyed listening to
older country music, watching
Jackie Chan and John Wayne
movies, fishing, hunting and
camping. George loved to socialize with fridns and spent a
lot of time with his brother, Jack.
He had a passion for horses
and went annually to Colorado
elk hunting and participated in
the Eminence Trail Ride. He
also liked to spend time with his
grandchildren.
George is survived by his
wife, Criselda Hess of Harrison-
ville, Missouri; a son, Joseph
Leroy Hess of Harrisonville,
Missouri; two daughters, Gail
Lorene Wendel and husband
Doug of Belton, Missouri and
Deanna Nadine Hess and husband Roger Grimmett of Peculiar, Missouri; a stepson, Adam
James Todd of Harrisonville,
Missouri; a stepdaughter, Diane Mediatrix Yutuc of Omaha,
Nebraska; a brother, Jack Hess
and wife Kim of Hume, Missouri;
seven sisters, Joanna McGee
and husband Walt of Kansas
City, Kansas, Jane Hettinger
of Amoret, Missouri, Marian
Cummings and husband Ray
of Amsterdam, Missouri, Marilyn Parker and husband Keith
of Hume, Missouri, Josie Hiser
and husband Don of Archie,
Missouri, Jeannie Gillette and
husband Danny of Independence, Missouri and Donna
Cummings and husband Mike
of Amsterdam, Missouri; three
grandchildren, Forrest Dudley
Fuller, Brooke Daniel Fuller and
George Franklin Andrew Hess;
and a stepgranddaughter, Natalya Lorenne Crittenden. He
was preceded in death by his
parents; wife Marcia Mae Hess;
stepgrandson, still born Eric
James Chisum Todd.
Funeral services were be
2 p.m. Sunday, November 23,
2008 at Schowengerdt Funeral
Chapel in Butler, Missouri with
Rev. George Barnes officiating.
Contributions to American Heart
Association, American Cancer
Society or Independence Cemetery.
Burial, Independence
Cemetery, Hume, Missouri. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Judith Nieder
Judith Ellen “Judy” Nieder,
age 64 of Rich Hill, Missouri died
Thursday, November 20, 2008
at Research Medical Center in
Kansas City, Missouri. She was
born July 20, 1944 to Vernon
Doyle and Mary Ellen “Moore”
Conley in Nevada, Missouri.
Judy, the oldest of six children, grew up in a small community of Passaic and attended
several country schools. Judy
and Eldon met at church and
at the age of 11, Judy started
making eyes at Eldon but her
nickname for Eldon was “Eldie.”
She graduated from Butler High
School in 1962. On June 1,
1962 she was united in marriage
to Eldon Nieder in Butler and to
this union two sons were born.
As a homemaker, Judy dedicated her life to her home and
raising her children. She was a
member of the Butler Assembly
of God Church.
Judy can be described as an
outgoing Christian woman who
read her Bible every day. She
was a great cook and was well
known for her homemade noodles (which her sons couldn’t
stay out of before they were
cooked). Her pumpkin chocolate chip cookies we all enjoyed.
She loved to make chili for her
family on opening weekend of
deer season. She always made
room to have a house full. She
enjoyed fishing on the pontoon
at Stockton Lake. As far as
fishing, she could out fish all
her family, even when Eldon
baited her hook and took them
off. Judy could cook breakfast
on an open fire and fix biscuits
on a stick. When we weren’t at
the lake, we all enjoyed going to
Branson.
Family was important so we
all would pile in one motel room
with extra beds and have family
time looking at Christmas lights,
shopping at the flea markets
and going go-carting. Judy always took the pictures and held
the purses for the girls. Judy
attended the local tractor pulls
that her sons and their wives
and grandchildren all took part
of. She loved crossword puzzles and vegetable and flower
gardening whenever her health
allowed. As a talented seamstress, she made several quilts
for the grandchildren and even
arranged several wedding flowers. And as summer would arrive when the mares had foals,
she loved the baby colts.
Judy is survived by her husband of 46 years, Eldon Nieder
of Rich Hill, Missouri; two sons,
Daniel Nieder and wife Cindy of
Butler, Missouri and James Nieder and wife Janice of Rich Hill,
Missouri; a brother, Jim Conley
and wife Kay of Butler, Missouri;
four sisters, Janice Keeler and
husband Vern and Mina Miller,
all of Neosho, Missouri, Vicky
Sikes and husband Denny of
Macon, Missouri and Eva Hargrave and husband Donald of
Dangerfield, Texas; eight grandchildren, Ryan Hooper and wife
Shelly, Sheryl Hunter, Johnathan Nieder and wife Jessica,
Rebecca Hooper, Justin Nieder,
Julie Nieder, James W. Nieder
and David Nieder. Also surviving are nephews, nieces and
other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents and
her in-laws.
Funeral services were 10
a.m. Monday, November 24,
2008 at Schowengerdt Funeral
Chapel in Butler, Missouri with
Rev. Christian Cleghorn officiating and Rev. Denny Sikes assisting. Burial, Oak Hill Cemetery,
Butler. Contributions, Butler Assembly of God Church. Online
condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Sammy Sue Olive, 80, Camdenton, Mo., departed this life
on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 at
Lake Regional Health System,
Osage Beach, Mo. She was
born July 17, 1928 in Butler,
Mo., a daughter of John Alex
and Jane (Callaway) Cubbin.
She graduated from Gulfport College, Gulfport, Miss.,
and had also attended Kansas
University. On July 10, 1949 in
Butler, Mo., she was united in
marriage to Kenneth Olive and
together they shared the past
59 years until her passing.
She was a member of the
Daughters of the American
Revolution, a charter member
of Lake Valley Country Club
and President of the Newcomers-Old Timers club. She was
a long standing advocate and
volunteer with the Lamb House
in Camdenton, having been
involved there since it’s beginning. Sue had previously owned
the Breezy Point Resort in
Camdenton and had served as
a substitute teacher in both Climax Springs School District and
Camdenton School District, She
had spent several years working with Girl Scouts and Cub
Scouts and also enjoyed serving with the R.A.’s and G.A.’s,
both youth programs with First
Baptist Church in Camdenton, where she was a member.
She was also involved with the
W.O.M. (Women on Missions)
group and served as a Senior
Adult Sunday school teacher at
First Baptist Church. She loved
going to and spending time atDauphin Island, Ala.
Sue was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and was
a caring neighbor and friend.
We celebrate her many accomplishments and will cherish the
memories she created.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Olive of the
home; three sons, Ken A. Olive,
Camdenton, Mo., David Olive
and wife Sharon, Pawleys Island, S.C., and Sam Olive and
wife Penny, Springfield, Mo; four
grandfchildren, Sarah Bergerson and husband Clint, Jonathan Olive, Alexander Olive and
Samantha Olive along with several other relatives and many
dear friends. She was preceded
in death by her parents and one
sister, Betty Jane Cubbin.
Funeral services were held
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 at
First Baptist Church, Camdenton, Mo., with the Rev. Bob
AuBuchon officiating.
Graveside service and interment were held Wednesday,
November 26, at the Oak Hill
Cemetery, Butler, Mo.
Memorial donations are suggested to Lamb House of Camdenton (for children’s shoes)
and may be left at the funeral
home or church.
To send on-line condolences to the
family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.
com.
Arrangements under the direction of Hedges-Scott Funeral
Home, Camdenton, Mo., 1270
S. Hwy. 5, Camdenton, Mo.
65020 (573-346-2090.
Ruby M. Wilson
Ruby Maxine Wilson, 70,
of Butler, MO passed away on
Sunday, November 23, 2008 at
the Willow Lane Nursing Center. Funeral services were on
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
at the Underwood-Brandtonies
Funeral Home of Butler. Burial
followed the service in the Oak
Hill Cemetery of Butler. The
family suggests contributions be
made to the Ohio Street United
Methodist Church or the Butler
Senior Center.
Ruby was born on June 26,
1938 to Russell and Madge Cox
in Clinton, MO. She grew up
in the Ballard community and
attended both grade and high
school at Ballard. As a young
lady she worked as a waitress
in the restaurant at the Inn
Hotel and at the D Li My in Archie, Mo. Ruby always enjoyed
the many people she met and
made friends easily. Ruby was
baptized at the Walnut Grove
Church near Ballard and later
became a member of the Ohio
Street United Methodist Church.
Upon graduation from high
school she attended National
College in Kansas City. While
attending National College she
played professional basketball
with “Pecks Bad Girls” for a year.
She transferred to Warrensburg,
Mo and attended college for a
year furthering her music education.
After she and Gene L. were
married Ruby continued her
education in music at the Conservatory of Music at the University of Kansas City. While
studying music she took a
complete course in modeling
at Patricia Stevens Modeling
Agency. On June 3, 1961 Ruby
married Gene L. Wilson, also
of the Ballard area. They ran
a milk route and later the U.S.
Postal Mail Truck. It was during
that time that Gene L. and Ruby
were doing what they enjoyed
– square dancing. After one of
their evenings dancing Gene L.
suffered a massive stroke and
was in the nursing home two
years before his death.
Meanwhile Ruby was driving
the mail route in the wee hours
and returning in time to go to
her work at the First National
Bank. She soon found this was
too much for her and disposed
of the route. All this time nurturing Gene L. in the nursing home.
Gene L. passed away Decem-
Progress–from the air
Refurbishing of the runway at Butler Memorial Airport is in its final stages which
includes overlaying the runway. Left to be done is cleanup work and filling and
painting of stripes and numbers. The facility has been closed for several weeks, but
is about to reopen for normal traffic.—Photo by LeRoy Cook.
Lights go on at 5:30 Saturday
I am glad I ran into Ralph
Smith and Kip Johnston this
morning. I see them often
at McBee’s. They are pretty
funny. Jack and Violet Gregory are often there too, but I
must have missed them this
morning. Fortunately Ralph
reminded me I had to get
my article in today.
I was talking to Jenny
Yanonis the other day and
she told me how they play
board games often with
their kids. I thought that
sounds fun so we pulled out
the game of LIFE, but it was
to much for the kids, really
for us to explain. We had
fun , but then I found Jenga
at the Micro Mall in Butler
and brought it home and
now we have that out often.
It is neat how someone just
mentions something in conversation like that and how
much it actually plays a part
in your life. I think sometimes we should remember
to tell about the fun things.I
really have been happy
lately. I have met and know
so many nice people here. I ran into Leslie McBee
last night. I had not seen
her forever. She had an ear
problem and had her ear
drum burst a few days back,
but she was up there at McBee’s mopping and taking
out trash. I followed her
around. I was enjoying talking about going to school.
I am thinking about it, but
am nervous to spend the
ber 19. 1987. Ruby remained
with bank retiring in May of this
year, after 45 years to enjoy the
freedom of an easier pace.
Ruby was an avid music lover; she sang in the church choir
or played the piano and organ.
She gave music lessons to students, which she dearly loved.
When she learned of her serious
illness in the hospital in Kansas
City she was worried about her
students and not being able to
continue with them. She was
devoted to them and them to
her.
Ruby and her mother, Madge
were a team. Ruby’s first concern was the care of her mother.
They loved playing cards with
their friends. She enjoyed taking drives, antiquing and she
loved her cat, Lucky Boots. Elvin took Boots on several visits
to the nursing home and she
loved holding him on her lap.
Ruby had a beautiful home and
took much pride in decorating for
the seasons. She had many talents and enjoyed sharing them
with others. Ruby is preceded
in death by her father Russell
and her grandparents. She is
survived by her mother, Madge
Cox, her fiancé and faithful
caregiver, Elvin Bearce and a
host of friends who will miss her
deeply.
money on it.
I also ran into Vicki Kimbrough. Over the years she
has talked about wanting a
library or community rec
type center. I think she really wants to start looking
into it, so if you are interested give her any info or
try to help get it started. I
am sure there are others
wanting a great addition to
our town.
We had fun at the
Thanksgiving feast at Miami. I had the pleasure to
finally meet Norma Jean
Ridley. She has talked to me
on the phone about events
in the past. She was borrowing some fundraising books
from me. She and some
others in Amoret are trying to plan a festival for the
Amoret community. I wish
them much success. I am
sure it will be a good time.
I had fun as did many
others at the coed volley ball
game this past Saturday. It
was a lot of fun playing. I definately will try to play again
next year. I heard the Purple Cobra’s won. They had
cool nifty shirts. Thanks to
Mrs. Hall and anyone else
who planned and helped
with the event. There are so
many involved teachers at
Miami. I really would like
to get a coed softball team
going. There are so many
of us adults around here
that like to play. Is there any
leagues to play in surrounding towns? I really think we
could have a good group of
adults to play from here. The Jubilee is turning
on the Christmas lights in
town at 5:30 on Main Street
this Saturday the 29th. Santa
will be there and pics will be
taken.Then following there
will be a ham and bean meal
at Community Center for
a freewill donation. Come
join in on the fun. It will be
a for sure good time.
Then next Tuesday, Dec.
2 is the Miami Christ-
mas concert at 7:00 p.m.
The Seniors I believe will
sell pies before the event ,
but I can not find the info
on it.
I hope that they get some
info on Dave Cook. I am
sure the paper will cover a
big story on it. The reward is
up to $50,000 that I last saw.
I have heard so many stories. Everytime it changes,
but I do not think they have
anything solid yet. I am so thankfull for my
family and all my friends.
Please have a safe and Happy
thanksgiving. I am thankful
to have you all in my life.
One injured
in 3-vehicle
accident
A Peculiar, Mo., man received moderate injuries in an
accident in Bates County involving three vehicles Nov. 21.
Lifeflight helicopter transported
53-year-old Royce Hilbers to
the Overland Park, Kan., Medical Center for treatment.
All vehicles were traveling
westbound.
Highway Patrol Sgt. F.
Chambers reported the accident occurred at 9:15 a.m. on
Route J, .8 mile east of Route
Y. Douglas J. Moyer, Deerfield,
Mo., driving a 1998 Kenworth
tractor-trailer was traveling
behind a 2004 Ford Escape
driven by Hilbers who slowed
promptly for a deer crossing the
roadway. The Moyer vehicle
overtook and struck the Ford
in the rear, causing it to lose
control and cross the centerline.
The Ford then struck a 2000 International truck in the side and
traveled off the left side of the
roadway and came to a rest in
a ditch. All three drivers were
wearing a seatbelt, according to
the report.
The Ford Escape was totaled
and both trucks sustained minor
damage. No tickets were issued.
The investigation continues.
Now accepting applications for the Butler
following positions.
Full time C.N.A.
and
Full time L.P.N.
Both positions offer full benefits.
Please apply in person at 103 E. Nursery St.
Equal Employment Opportunity
and 100% Employee Owned.
News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, November 28, 2008
FARM FRONT
7
Fertilizing
strategies
for 2009
By Julie Abendroth
Agronomy Specialist
Blue Springs, Mo. • As
of Nov. 2, the USDA Crop
Progress and Condition Report for West Central Missouri showed the corn harvest is 78 percent complete.
As a state, Missouri corn
harvest is 66 percent complete, which is more than a
month behind last year and
normal. For West Central
Missouri, soybean harvest is
43 percent complete, compared to 76 percent at this
time last year. As harvest
progresses, the focus will
now shift to fertilizer applications for the 2009 crop.
With the unprecedented
increase in fertilizer prices
since 2007, growers are considering ways to reduce fertilizer applications without
compromising yield potential. Many are considering
reducing rates for several
years while prices are high,
in anticipation of increasing
their fertilizer rates once
prices decrease. As Dr. John
Lory, University of Missouri
Extension fertility specialist, comments, how a grower proceeds will depend on
how they anticipate prices
to change during the next
few years. For example, current demand for phosphorus exceeds supply capabilities so projections imply
continued high prices for
the next several years. But
in the face of recent world
economic concerns, there
may be reduced demand
for phosphorus. Expecting
phosphorus prices to fall
significantly in the next year
or two, a grower may decide
to postpone phosphorus
applications on soils testing
optimum for phosphorus.
With this strategy, however,
the grower will need to invest in extra phosphorus in
the future to compensate
for the missed applications.
Numerous
questions
have arisen about the possibility of simply replacing
the nutrients removed in
the crop each year, rather
than building-up soil test
levels. This maintenance
strategy is only an option
for growers who have maintained adequate to high soil
test levels of phosphorus
and potassium in their soils.
If growers decide to maintain current soil test levels
by only replacing what was
removed in the crop, it will
be important to accurately
predict the expected yield
for the field. Under- or overestimating the yield goal can
lead to direct errors in the
recommended maintenance
fertilizer rate.
The nutrient removal
rate of a crop will depend
on numerous factors, such
as plant genetics, crop type,
current soil test levels and
environmental conditions.
For example, modern corn
hybrids have lower nitrogen
removal rates in the grain
than previous hybrids. Other factors, such as current
soil test levels, can cause
crop nutrient removal rates
to fluctuate. Crops grown in
soils with very high levels
of phosphorus have shown
to consume phosphorus at
luxury rates. In general, a
corn crop yielding 150 bu/
ac would be expected to remove 111 lbs N, 48 lbs P2O5
and 38 lbs K2O per acre
while a corn crop yielding
200 bu/ac would be expected to remove nearly 150 lbs
N, 64 lbs P2O5 and 50 lbs
K2O per acre. While there
is some flexibility in adjusting fertilizer rates for growers who have maintained
moderate to high soil test
levels, they should plan to
apply at rates high enough
to at least compensate for
crop removal.
Growers who have not
maintained adequate nutrient levels in their fields
will have less flexibility in
adjusting future fertilizer
rates. Caution should be
exercised before reducing fertilizer rates, as yield
losses would be anticipated
if nutrient levels are below
minimum levels. Growers
with low testing soils should
apply fertilizer at rates not
only to maintain but also
build-up soil test levels.
Growers should determine their fields’ current
soil test levels before proceeding with fertilizer applications for 2009. Your local
MU Extension office provides soil testing services,
which report soil test levels
along with rate recommendations. Fields should be
soil sampled every three to
four years.
Final go-around for Gheres
A capacity crowd gathered at the Don Ghere Sale Company barn in west Butler Saturday afternoon for the auction
of the facility. After spiriting bidding, Dale Steinhoff of Nebraska, was the high bidder. Following was an auction
of calves, the last of which, under the Ghere name. They will conduct an out-front auction on Saturday, Dec. 6 to
dispose of miscellaneous items such as hay, wood and other farm-related goods. Don Ghere, shown here relaying
bids from the crowd to the auctioneering counter Saturday, on behalf of him and his family, wife Geraldine and son
Jayce, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the public from over a wide area for patronage, good will and friendship
they have enjoyed over the past 42 years in business.–Staff photo.
Area pork producer scheduled
to address industry’s progress
Missouri pork production takes center
stage on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Butler Rotary
Club. Steve Brier of Murphy-Brown LLC
in Nevada, Mo., will address the group at
12 p.m. at the Flaming Lantern restaurant
located at 1104 Fort Scott St. in Butler.
Titled “The Pork Industry: More Than
Just the Other White Meat,” the speech by
Brier will showcase the industry’s rural
economic impact plus on-going programs
to enhance the nutritional quality of pork,
to protect the environment and to treat livestock humanely. Due to new technologies
and management systems, U.S. pork producers have trimmed pork’s fat content 31
percent since 1983.
“Like other industries facing strong
competitive pressures,” Brier remarked,
“we’re working to constantly improve
our ability to provide tasty, affordable and
nutritious pork products in a responsible
manner. I’d like to thank the Butler Rotary Club for giving me an opportunity to
discuss how pork producers are providing
quality pork products, benefiting the local
economy and being responsible neighbors.”
Brier is one of 68,000 U.S. pork producers in the United States. Missouri
pork production generates over $1.1 billion of economic activity, and provides
Missourians with over 32,000 direct and
support jobs.
Lack of funding puts lives, jobs,
quality of life at risk, Rahn says
Jefferson City • When
you see the face of a bubbly, bouncing baby girl,
you probably don’t think of
transportation. But the Missouri Department of Transportation’s annual report to
the state legislature aims to
make the connection that
investing in transportation
is investing in the next generation’s future. The report
points out that jobs, lives
and our quality of life are at
stake if we don’t invest in
transportation.
“Great nations build and
invest for succeeding gen-
erations, like our parents and
grandparents did,” MoDOT
Director Pete Rahn said.
“We must invest in transportation if we want to save
lives, remain economically
competitive and improve our
quality of life.”
Rahn noted that the newest section of Interstate 70
in Missouri is 41 years old,
though it was built to last just
20 years. Large truck traffic, which now makes up 25
percent of the travel on Interstates 70 and 44, is expected
to double by 2030.
“Our highways are deteri-
orating with many fixes today
being no more than BandAids,” Rahn said. “We’ve
exceeded the capacity of 83
percent of our national highway system resulting in evergrowing congestion and a
tremendous waste of our collective time and waning fuel
supplies, as well as increasing air pollution due to idling
vehicles.”
Although many needs remain, the report also highlights
MoDOT’s progress in improving state highways and making them safer thanks to recent
revenue redirected to road and
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Friday: Mostly cloudy; high
48/low 29; prec. 10%.
Saturday: Mostly sunny; high
53/low33; prec. 10%.
Sunday: Partly cloudy; high
48/low 31; prec. 10%.
Monday: Partly cloudy; high
47/low 32; prec. 10%.
Tuesday: Sunny; high 50/low
31; prec. 0%.
Wednesday: Scattered showers; high 44/low 28; prec. 60%.
Thursday: Sunny; high 41/
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bridge projects. Rahn cited the
following statistics as proof:
·
Over the last two years,
Missouri has seen a 21 percent
decrease in traffic deaths – the
second-largest decrease in the
nation.
·
Seventy-eight percent
of the state’s major roads are
now in good condition compared to 46 percent in 2005.
·
Over the last five years,
MoDOT has completed $5.6
billion worth of work within
seven-tenths of a percent of
the estimate. The $38 million
saved went toward additional
highway work.
Looking to the future, the
department has begun a new
initiative to find out what Missourians want in their transportation system. Called A
Conversation for Moving
Missouri Forward, the information-seeking effort outlines
five options for delivering a
quality transportation system:
take care of roads and bridges;
do a better job of providing
other ways to get around; rebuild Interstates 70 and 44;
tackle needed major projects
and meet regional needs.
For more information, contact Julie
Abendroth, University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist at abendrothj@missouri.edu; (816) 776-6961;
call your local extension office; or visit
extension.missouri.edu.
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Blunt, Nixon in transition
Wednesday, Nov. 19 Missouri Governor Matt Blunt (right) welcomed Governor-elect Jay Nixon to his office for a
90-minute sesson to discuss the transition of power.
“It is in the best interest of Missourians to have an effective transition and my office has been committed to
ensuring that Gov.-elect Nixon has the informaton he needs together with the full resources of my administration s he prepares to take office.” Gov. Blunt added, “We discussed disaster relief, requested state audits of local
governments, the Highway 40 rebuild, the New Mississippi River Bridge, Guard deployments, security and public
safety issues, ongoing projects and initiatives that will be continuing through next year, and several other issues
important to Missouri taxpayers. It has been an honor to serve Missourians as their governor and I want the next
administration to be successful.”
“Today, I met with Gov. Blunt to discuss our shared belief that Missouri’s best day are ahead of us,” Gov.-elect
Nixon said. “Missouri is home to the hardest-working, most-innovative people in America. However, our state is
facing difficult economic times, as we will only overcome these challenges by working togethr, across the aisle, to
put Missouri families first. By working togeher, we can make sure that the next generation of Missouri has every
opportunity possible to achieve its dreams. I thank Gov. Blunt for his commitment to ensuring a smooth, efficient
transiton. His administraton has been helpful to my transition team, and we look forward to continue to work together in the weeks to come.”
First Lady Melanie Blunt hosted the next First Lady, Mrs. Georganne Mixon for lunch at the Governor’s Mansion.
Mrs. Blunt gave Mrs. Nixon a tour of the Governor’s Mansion and they discussed ways that the Office of the First
Lady can bring about positive change for the state.—Submitted photo.
8 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, November 28, 2008
Businessmen come to blows
over sign painting dispute
Historical
Happenings
Eddie Herrman
n Nov. 28
1821, In a business meeting at Harmony
Mission, it is decided that Brother Jones
will take the children to his house every
day and school them. He will charge the
parents a dollar a month for each child.
1993, Tony Diehl, son of Duane and
Janice Diehl, preaches at the Butler
Church of the Nazarene. He has been issued a Local Preachers License, which is
a starting point toward ordination by the
General Church.
Nov. 29
n1885, Mr. E. P. Foster of north of
Butler, brings his son J.W., 27, to Butler
to have him sent to the insane asylum in
St. Joseph, Mo. The Court is not in session, so the Bates County Sheriff locks
him in the County jail, just east of the
Square.
1945. Henry Reinheimer, the Butler
Telephone man, closes a deal with W.W.
Cates for his building in Rich Hill, occupied by his telephone office. The lower
part will be remodeled for a store room
with the telephone equipment staying upstairs.
n Nov. 30
1885, Simone Loeb and Charlie Beasley,
two of Rich Hill’s prominent businessmen, get into a name calling altercation,
with blows exchanged, on Park avenue,
over who is to paint signs on a jointly
owned wall.
1951, Miss Mildred Timken, Newton County Home Extension Agent, is
spending the weekend as a guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Earnest Rains and Miss Mary
Pyeatt in Butler and will attend the Miller-Greenwell marriage on the 25th.
n Dec. 1
1914, The Farmer’s Bank of Bates county,
in Butler, is passed as a Roll of Honor
Bank, by reason of its surplus being equal
with the capital.
1951, The after-church crowd crams into
the Inn Coffee shop in the Inn Hotel, on
the northwest corner of the Butler Square,
for the 90¢ fried chicken dinner.
n Dec. 2
1903, Uncle Sam Potts buys the Walter
Cown’s drugstore and residence in Johnstown, Mo., just in Bates County, about
4 miles southeast of Ballard in the very
southeast corner of Spruce Township.
1983, Eddie Herrman, tax collector for
the City of Butler and Mt. Pleasant township, says the Proposition “C” passed in
October, is saving the citizens of Butler
tax money, as most are paying less than
last year. The 81¢ reduction means a savings of $49.50 on a $5,000 assessed valuation.
n Dec. 3
1881, Advertisements in the Rich Hill
newspapers announce the Male and Female Rich Hill Seminary to begin Jan., 2,
1882 and will close June 15. the first class
high school tuition is $2.50., $3 and $4
according to advancement.
1979, The Lyle Norman Community
Players present “A Christmas Fantasy”
combined with the butler chamber of
commerce smorgasbord at 5:30 and 7:30
p.m.
n Dec. 4
1881, Augustin F. Wyard, Butler harness
maker, has purchased the harness business of J.T. Groves in Butler.
1982, The Kansas City Star newspaper has the All-Star High School football
teams listed and Butler High School’s Bret
Herrman is on the first team defense.
Lutherans Donate to Food Pantry
St. Matthew Lutheran
Church with the support of
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans donated $800 to the Bates
County Food Pantry. The money will be used to purchase
food products that will be used
to the benefit of less fortunate
citizens in Bates County.
St. Matthew’s monies came
from offerings taken at their
week-night services during the
40 days of Lent. In addition
to this donation, St. Matthew
members will help provide
potatoes for 300 Christmas
SPM Wire • In good times
and in bad, Americans like to
give charity. Unfortunately,
some criminals try to take advantage of this generosity by
illegally soliciting contributions, claiming to represent
legitimate charities.
“If you want your money
to go to a good cause, exercise caution to ensure it gets to
those in need,” says FBI Special Agent Richard Kolko.
The FBI provides the following advice:
• Do not respond to unsolicited (spam) e-mail.
• Be skeptical of individuRick King
als representing themselves as
officials soliciting via e-mail
for donations.
• Do not click on links contained within an unsolicited
e-mail.
• Be cautious of e-mail
claiming to contain pictures in
Management of Adrian attached files, as the files may
contain viruses. Only open atBank is pleased to announce
tachments from known sendthat the board of directors ers.
elected Rick King assistant
vice president of the Bank.
King, who has been with the
bank for over three years,
will continue to concentrate
on business development and
lending in the Butler Branch
of the bank.
King was hired in July,
2005 by Adrian Bank as Ag
The community of Hume
Rep and Business Develop- wishes to extend its sympathy
ment officer, after several to the family of Dudley Hess.
years in the dairy business He will be missed greatly by
(Steele & King Farms) with family and friends.
his family. He is currently a
Hume Christian Church
member of the Butler Lions news: The Hume Christian
Club and also serves on the Church will be hosting a
board of directors of the But- “Christmas Revival” from
ler Country Club. King re- Dec. 7 through 10. Mark
ceived his Masters Degree in Scott, who is the Academic
Dairy Science from the Uni- Dean of Ozark Christian
College of Joplin, Mo., will
versity of Missouri.
Other officers and employ- be the speaker. He will
ees will remain the same, with will be speaking on Sunday
Teresa Smith as vice presi- morning at 11 a.m. and Sundent and cashier and Branch day through Wednesday at 7
Manager; Randy Reed as vice p.m. Everyone is invited to
president in Business Devel- attend.
The annual chili supper
opment and Loan Officer;
and
Red & White ScrimJody Kirtley as Teller and
mage
was held last Saturday
account Representative; and
evening
at the Hume School.
Sheryl Cochran and Amber
It was a great evening with
Bolling as tellers.
good food and lots of fun. It
“We congratulate Rick and was great to see the basketball
are confident he will continue teams all raring and ready to
to serve the financial needs of begin their basketball season.
our customers and the greater Stop by the Hume School and
community,” said President be sure and pick up a schedJack Wagner.
ule, so you don’t miss out on
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For more information about
cyberscams, visit www.fbi.
gov.
Hume mourns
Dudley Hess death
the basketball action for the
2008-2009 season.
Please remember your
shut-ins, those less fortunate and those who are in
nursing homes and hospitals
this week I hope everyone
has a wonderful and Happy
Thanksgiving.
baskets that will be distributed
by the Ministerial Alliance
and will contributed $200 to
the Ministerial Alliance to be
used for other charitable work
the Alliance does in the community.
This effort is supported
through Thrivent Financial’s
“Care Abounds in Communities” program. Through this
program, Thrivent Financial
adds financial support to volunteer projects conducted by
local Thrivent members and
their churches to benefit individuals and nonprofit or-
ganizations such as the Food
Pantry.Thrivent
Financial
multiplies the good we do
as members of St. Matthew
Lutheran Church, providing
more help to people in need in
our community.
During these tough economic times in our country
and in our community, St.
Matthew Lutheran Church and
Thrivent Financial hope that
these donations of time and
money will make a real difference in people’s lives during
this holiday season.
Landmark Shouse home destroyed in fire
N In Kansas it’s illegal to eat snakes.
Avoiding charity fraud
Rick King
promoted at
Adrian Bank
St. Matthew Lutheran Church Council member Jan Wulfekoetter (left) presenting an
$800 check to Joyce Fitzpatrick, Director of the Bates County Food Pantry.—Staff
photo.
A Rockville landmark of
a home burned to the ground
in the early hours of Sunday
morning. The big home of
Esther Shouse and sons is totally gone. The home many
years ago belonged to the
Heiman family, where they
all grew up. We send our
helping hands to Esther and
sons, and hope they will be
settled soon.
Thrivent Financial will
be hosting a fundraiser with
matching funds from donations up to $500 on Sunday,
Dec. 14. Little Kobe Black,(4
year old with thyroid cancer,)
will be shown love and support with a brunch held to
help with his expenses. The
brunch will be held at Zion
Lutheran School Fellowship
Hall. Serving will be from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mark your
calendars to share with this
family at Christmastime.
Zion Lutheran Church
celebrated 140 years of
blessings on Sunday. A special service was conducted
by Pastor Rossow of Stockton. The adult choir gave a
special message in music. It
was a wonderful celebration
of worship.
Patriot Pen Essays were
written by several of the
students at Zion Lutheran
School. The Veteran’s of
Foreign Wars Post from Appleton City gave a program
at the school on Veteran’s
Day. First place winner went
to Benjamin Souza, Second
Place winner went to Rachel
Arnold, and third place winner was Jacob Rapp. Congratulations to all of the students who participated.
Book Club
The V.B.’s Book Club
met on Thursday night at
the Rich Hill United Methodist Church. The decorations were a combination of
Thanksgiving and Christmas. Members brought old
favorite Christmas books to
share on a table. We enjoyed
a real feast appropriate for
the season. Sharon Tourtillott was the hostess, Diane
Bradley and Joan Longworth
were co-hostesses. A delicious pumpkin soup was enjoyed as the appetizer. Ham,
chicken casserole, vegetables, salads, rolls, cheese
cake, candy corn dessert, and
candies brought a great meal
to a conclusion. All of the
members read different selections from John Grisham.
We were asked questions
about the similarities and differences of his writings.
Those attending were:
Kay Wetter, Rhonda Cooper, Bonnie Teel, Katie Bell
Abend, Debbie Bradley,
Janet Dale, Paulette Rapp,
Sandra Cameron, Marilyn
Reed, Dee Klaiborne, Diane
Bradley, Barb Brooks, Vicki
Wackerman, Joan Longworth, Rhonda Headley, Ellen Bell, Diane Querry, Kathy
Fox, and Sharon Tourtillott.
The next meeting will be
held at the Rich Hill United
Methodist Church basement
on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009.
The book chosen is, ”The
Honk and Hollar Opening
Soon.” By Billie Letts. San-
dra Cameron is the hostess
with Sharon Tourtillott as cohostess. It was great to see
everyone and enjoy the evening together.
HHH
Happy Birthday to Lowell
Fischer, Josh Fleischer, and
Garrett Rapp. Happy Anniversary to Dick and Ronda
Stout.
The Rich Hill boys basketball team is working
hard at practice to prepare
for the Midway Tournament
that will start the season at
Midway on Monday, Dec.1,
2008. Boys will play at 6
p.m. Good Luck Tigers!
Paulette Rapp visited with
Nathan and Whitney Rapp
and Alex over the weekend.
The visit lasted a little longer than planned. Nathan,
Whitney, and Alex were all
under the weather. I took on
some nursing duties. They
had gotten their Christmas
tree up and decorations before I arrived. We had a nice
visit even if there were a lot
of germs roaming around.
Hope everyone is well by
Thanksgiving.
The neighbors are being
very successful with their
deer hunting. Paul has one
now so we can relax. I hope
that they become thinned
out so that they aren’t such a
scare on the highway.
Happy Thanksgiving to
everyone! God’s blessings
to all of you.
Don’t ask that your name be
omitted from the court news.
First, we won’t do it; second,
court proceedings are a matter
of public record and the public
has a right to know.
NEWS-XPRESS SPORTS
Ballard Lady Bulldogs
Carrie Scott is at the helm of the Ballard R-2 Lady Bulldogs
this season, her first year in coaching. Last year the team’s conference standing was 5 of 5, with a league standing of 5 wins against
8 setbacks. The overall season record was 7 and 15.
Coach Scott greets seven girls on her young squad, 5 of whom
are returning lettermen.
“This year’s strengths feature talent, quickness and players
who can be flexible when it comes to positions,” Coach Scott said,
adding weaknesses in communication and little experience.
On offense, the team will employ the fast break as the first option and a 3-2 attack.
The Lady Bulldogs’ defensive strategy lies in switching from
zone to man, “Whatever is working well against our opponent that
night,” she says.
Scott’s 2008-2009 team consists of sophomores Timber Wainscott, Laura Resz, MacKenzie Oswald, Charlie Rowland and
Paige, along with freshmen Alex Morris and Halay Resz.
The Lady Bulldogs open the season Dec. 2 at Bronaugh with
the first home game on Dec. 4 with NEVC.
Ballard Bulldogs
Ballard boys new head coach, Jon Hall, begins his first year
as a head coach and his first year at Ballard. Coach Hall comes to
Ballard from Knob Noster and is very enthusiastic about his first
year of coaching and his Ballard team.
“We have nine players returning and we add three,” said Coach
Hall. “We will be deep and if we get our system down we are going to be a hard team to handle.”
In the 2007-08 season Ballard had a 4-5 conference record and
10-12 overall with a third place finish in the conference tournament.
For the 2008-09 season Ballard has 12 prospects with three
seniors and nine lettermen.
Probable starters are seniors 5’11” All Conference forward Jacob Meade and 6’4” All Conference, All District forward Sean
Carroll; 6’6” junior center Mitchell Jones, with sophomores 5’9”
forward Seth Kagarice and 5’9” point guard Stuart Meade. Other
players are 5’8” senior NIck Taylor, juniors 6’ Andy Engelhardt, 6’
Mike Reeves and 5’8” Cody Askew, sophomores 6’2” Zach Doty
and 5’8” Derek DeHart and 5’8” freshman Jesus Arredondo.
Coach Hall indicated the strengths are depth, experience, leadership, size and court smarts with problems of being able to play
better defensively, need to improve freethrows and cut down on
turnovers. He thinks the Bulldogs have an excellent chance to win
the GVVC Conference. Ballard’s first game will be at Bronaugh
December 2.
Archie Whirlwinds
Archie boys head coach Troy Schulte with a career record of
213-107 in five years as head coach at Archie, five years of coaching Archie girls and two years with Adrian boys kicks off the
2008-09 season with his Archie team as the number one seed in
the WEMO tournament. His assistants are Kris Rush in his fourth
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center Garrett Gutshall, junior guard James McLay, junior forward Ryan Slattery, sophomore forward Dylan Fink and freshman
guard Timmy Powell.
Coach Tenholder comments that depth and experience are the
strengths of this team while quickness will be a draw back. The
Eagles will run a motion offense and will play both man and zone
on defense.
Miami is seeded sixth in the Wemo conference tournament and
will play Adrian Monday at 9:00.
Compiled by Jerrel Allen
News Xpress Sports Editor
Butler Lady Bears
Because of not being in a conference for the 2008-2009 season,
Butler girls do not have a full schedule and they are playing a
couple of teams that they do not normally play. The schedule is
a little tougher but second year head coach Amy Basore thinks it
will better prepare them for the District Tournament. Coach Basore
will again be assisted by Heather Goldammer.
The Lady Bears have twenty prospects working to play on this
year’s team which includes three seniors and five returning letterwinners.
The varsity squad for 2008-09 will include seniors Timber
Tiller at center and Erin Burch at guard. The juniors are guard
Breezy McGuire and center Kelsey McCaslin. Sophomores are
guard Kayla DeLozier, center Cheyenne Lesmeister, center Courtney McGuire, guard Morgan Nelson and guard Tori Stauffacher.
Freshmen are post Jennifer McMurphy and guard Lauren Wainscott.
“We are once again very young with 7 of 11 players underclassmen,” said Coach Basore. “Along with being young we have a
pretty tough schedule. Our upperclassmen will have to stay strong
and positive through the season.”
Coach Basore indicated the strengths for this year is that they
have everyone back from last year. No one graduated. Also, we
have a great group of freshmen who will be able to challenge the
varsity in practice. The biggest issue is going to be able to score
consistently night after night.
The Lady Bears will use a variety of quick hitters on offense to
go along with four out one in motion. The defense will be a combination of man and 3-2 zone.
If the young players continue to improve, the Lady Bears will
improve on their record and will make a good showing in the District tournament. Not having a conference to play in does hurt.
News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, November 28, 2008
year and Preston Shipley in his first.
In 2007-08 Archie finished first in the WEMO conference
with a 6-1 record and 19-7 overall. They also were second in the
WEMO and Midway tournaments and third in the Archie tournament. For 2008-09 the Whirlwinds will have to replace 2nd team
All State, 1st team All District and 1st team All Conference Travis
Fishbaugh, starter Anthony Ammerman lost to graduation and 2nd
team All Conference Zach Gebhardt lost due to knee surgery.
“With the loss of Gebhardt we will have a huge void to fill
that we were not anticipating,” said Coach Schulte. “We still have
some quality kids that we will count on heavily and some good
young players will need to develop quickly. I feel we will still be
very competitive.”
Coach Schulte has 25 reporting for this season with seniors Michael Baer, Tyler Gibson, Rusty Reeves and Derek Reynolds and
five lettermen. He says the strengths are three good experienced
perimeter players and some big inside players that could develop
to give solid inside plays. Weaknesses are a need to develop inside
game, rebounding and interior defense. The loss of Gebhardt as
point guard causes a question. The Whirlwinds will run the floor
and run a four out one in motion in half court and play mainly
man on defense with a mix of 2-3 and 1-2-2 zone on defense.
Probable starters are 2nd team All Conference 5’11” senior
guard Michael Baer, Honorable Mention All Conference 6’0 senior guard Tyler Gibson, 5’8” senior guard Rusty Reeves, 6’5”
sophomore forward Luke Anderson and 6’1’ sophomore guard
Michael Iserman. Other players are 6’3” senior forward Derek
Reynolds, 6’5” forward Taylor Flannery, 5’9” junior guard Mark
Young, 5’7” sophomore guard Alex Atkinson, 6’0” sophomore
forward Blake Barber, 5’10” sophomore forward Colter Schacher,
5’8” freshman guard Paul McAlexander.
Archie is the number one seed in the WEMO tournament and
will play Drexel 9:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Rich Hill Lady Tigers
After a year sabbatical, Brian Thomas is back as head coach of
the Rich Hill girls. He has been coaching the girls at Rich Hill for
14 years and will have Brodi Miller as his assistant.
In 2007-08 the Lady Tigers were 0-7 in conference and 3-22
overall. The only player lost to graduation was Second Team All
Conference Ashleigh Rapp.
For 2008-09, Coach Thomas has 17 squad members with no
seniors and only four returning letterwinners.
“We are young and inexperienced,” said Coach Thomas. “However we have shown a desire to learn and a desire to play. These
qualities will be a big help to us as the season progresses.”
Possible starters are top returning scorer Lora Drake, top returning rebounder Sam Hopes, Jessica Menego, move-in from Butler
Mar-Kel West, back from injuries Rayanne Coonce and Jessica
Menego and returning letterwinner Chelsea Tourtillott. Mar-Kel
West will make this team better from the beginning of the season.
Coach Thomas said the strength of this team is the desire to
learn while drawbacks are experience and playing time together.
The offense will vary and the defense will be man.
Rich Hill is seeded eighth in the WEMO tournament and will
play number one seed Osceola Monday at 4:30.
Miami Lady Eagles
Miami girls will have a new head coach that is not really new
to them. Brian Wood takes over the reins after being assistant for
the last eight years.
Wood takes over a team that lost three players to graduatioin,
Katyan Lowe , a starter, Sam Leister and Amanda Houston. The
Lady Eagles were 1-6 in conference and 9-17 overall in 2007-08
and finished second in the Hume tournament.
Ten girls reported for the team this year with six being seniors
and four being returning letterwinners. Probable starters are senior
guard Jordyn Ewbank, senior forward Jordan Leister, senior guard
Danielle Fink, senior forward April Hocker who were all starters
last year and the fifth starter is Heather Reinke. Other players are
senior guard Annie Knight, senior forward Sharon Day, freshman
guard Megan Smith, freshman forward Jenna Slattery and freshman forward Lynn Lee Barton.
Coach Wood indicated the strength of the 2008-09 team is four
seniors with extensive experience. However, a lack of depth and
quickness will be problems which have to be handled. The Lady
Eagles will use multiple sets and run a motion offense and will use
both zones and man-to-man on defense.
Miami is seeded 7th in the WEMO tournament and will play
Adrian Monday at 7:30 at Midway.
Miami Eagles
Brian Tenholder is starting his second year as head coach of the
Miami boys and will be assisted by Brian Wood. The coaches are
working very hard and think they can improve their standing from
2007-08. They were 0-7 in conference and 8-18 overall. They also
finished fifth in both the WEMO and Midway tournaments with a
second place finish in the Hume tournament. They lost Honorable
Mention All Conference Zack Ewbank to graduation.
The Miami Eagles have 17 prospects reporting for the 200809 team with four seniors and nine returning lettermen. Probable starters are senior guard Matt Meredith, senior guard Austin
Bridges, junior forward Miles Nieder, Honorable Mention All
Conference junior forward Jake Johnston and Honorable Mention
All Conference sophomore forward Ryan Good. Other players are
senior guard Colby Nieder, senior forward Craig Powell, junior
Hume Lady Hornets
Hume girls will have Delanya Thompson as their new head
coach for the 2008-09 season but she will be familiar with the girls
because it will be her fourth year of coaching at Hume.
In 2007-08 the Lady Hornets finished with a 12-12 record and
a first place in the Hume Invitational Tournament. They lost three
starters Leanna Brooks, Lindsey Austin and Jessie Bogan to graduation.
Hume will have seven players on the 2008-09 team with no
seniors but three returning letterwinners.
Coach Thompson says strengths are the two returning starters
that are young and quick. Also we have speed and agility. The
weaknesses are very young and inexperienced.
“We have only four juniors and three freshmen,” said Coach
Thompson, “but they work hard and are very determined.”
Starters are junior forward Katie Orear, Junior guard Sara Farrar, Junior guard Jamie Fillpot, freshman post Sara Wickoff and
freshman guard Makena Thompson. Others are junior Jayce Cox
and freshman Kelsey Thomas.
Hume opens the season at home Tuesday December 2 against
Montrose at 5:30.
Butler 8th Grade Girls
Thursday, November 20, Butler 8th grade Lady Bears challenged Warsaw. The Lady Bears were up 14-8 at half time. Warsaw gained a lead of one point with three minutes left in the game.
Brook Kantor and Rachel DeLozier brought the lead back in Butler’s favor. The Lady Bears defeated Warsaw 20-17. Game totals:
Brook Kantor, 8 points, Jenay Rosier and Rachel DeLozier 4 each,
Marissa McElwain and Courtney Maugans 2 each. Rachel DeLozier had 6 steals, Bre Platt and Marissa McElwain ahd 3 each.
Brook Kantor had 5 rebounds, Jenay Rosier and Rachel DeLozier
had 4 rebounds each.
Butler 7th Grade Girls
Thursday, November 20, Butler 7th grade Lady Bears traveled
to Wildcat country to take on Harrisonville. In an exciting and
hard played game, the Lady Bears lost 41-47 after leading much
of the game. Harrisonville’s Brianna Kendrick was top scorer with
26 points while Butler’s Alyx Gepford had 16 points and Kayla
Morris had 14 points. Other Butler scorers were: Jozie Smiley
4, Keirsten Morris 3, and the duo Sabrina Hill/ Gabby Blevins
2 each. Alyx Gepford led the Lady Bears in rebounding with 10,
Jozie Smiley had 7, Gabby Blevins and Kayla Morris 5 each.
Butler FTA 9 FTM 3 and Harrisonville FTA 17 FTM 9.
Butler 7th Grade Lady Bears
Saturday afternoon, Kayla Morris led all scorers with 20 points.
Other Butler scorers were: Sabrina Hill 7 points, Alyx Gepford
and Gabby Blevins 6 points each, Kiersten Morris 5 points and
Jchelsea Noe 4 points. For the third game in a row, Sabrina Hill
had 8 rebounds.
Scoring by quarters was:
Butler 14-14-4-16 (48) FTA 10 FTM 4
Sherwood 8-2-8-9 (27) FTA 8 FTM 3
On Friday night, the 7th grade Lady Bears broke the all-time
season scoring record for Butler 7th grade teams. At the conclusion of Friday’s game they had scored 326 points on the season.
The old record was 300 points. Then Saturday the Lady Bears
added another 78 points to their total with four games left in their
season. Kudos 7th grade Lady Bears.
Tuesday, Nov. 25 our resolute 7th grade Lady Bears traveled
to Sherwood to play the championship game versus Harrisonville.
In an exciting hard fought game our Lady Bears won the championship 46-44. Harrisonville’s Brianna Kendrick (17 points) and
Bayli Galeassi (16 points) were the individual high scorers, but
Butler’s team balance overcame their efforts. Butler scoring was:
Kayla Morris 12 points, Jozie Smiley 10 points, Kiersten Morris
9 points, Alyx Gepford 8 points, Gabby Blevins 4 points, Sabrina
Hill 2 points and Jchelsea Noe 1 point. Sabrina Hill had 10 rebounds and Alyx Gepford 9 boards. Alyx had 4 assists and Jozie
Smiley had 4 steals. Kiersten Morris was the defensive heroine
with the unenviable job of guarding Brianna Kendrick. She did a
great job holding her to 9 points less than in our first game with the
Lady Wildcats. Scoring by quarters was:
Butler 10-13-13-10 (46) FTA 14 FTM 4
Harrisonville 8-13-8-15 (44) FTA 10 FTM 6
The 7th grade Lady Bears, now with 450 points scored on the
season, are the all time highest scoring 7th grade girls’ team. Their
9 wins are the most wins ever by a 7th grade girls’ team. And, they
still have three games left in their season.–Larry Phelps.
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Extending Unemployment
Washington, D.C. • Congressman Ike Skelton (DMO) commended the passage of H.R. 6867, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008, a bipartisan bill that will extend unemployment benefits for
seven weeks and for 13 weeks in states with unemployment rates above 6 percent.
“This week, the government reported the number of
new claims for unemployment benefits climbed to the
highest level in 16 years. And, today 6.5 percent of Missourians are without employment. The Unemployment
Compensation Extension Act comes at a critical time.
“Extending unemployment benefits is one of the
most cost-effective ways to stimulate the economy and
to ensure those who have lost work have the resources they need to take care of family needs. But, during
these challenging times, the Congress and the President
must continue working to implement economic policies
that will create jobs and strengthen the middle class. I
am optimistic that Congress can and will move forward
with bold plans that will help put our economy back on
track,” Skelton said.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R.
6867 on Oct. 3, 2008, by a vote of 368 to 28. On Nov.
20, 2008, the U.S. Senate passed the legislation by a
vote of 89 to 6. The President signed H.R. 6867 into
law on Nov. 21, 2008.
Congressman Ike Skelton (D-MO) serves as Chairman of the Housed Armed Services Committee. For
further information, please contact Rebecca Loving or
Whitney Frost at 202-225-2876, or check Congressman
Skelton’s website at http://www.house.gov/skelton/
10 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, November 28, 2008
WEMO Girls Varsity Tournament
12/1/08 to 12/6/08
Osceola (1)
Mon.
4:30
Wed.
7:30
Rich Hill (8)
Adrian (4)
Thurs.
7:30
Tues.
7:30
Cass Midway (5)
Fri.
6:00
Sat.
5:30
Adrian (2)
Mon.
7:30
Miami (7)
Wed.
4:30
Drexel (3)
Pearce hosts state reps
Thurs.
4:30
State Representative David Pearce, Senator-elect 31st district, hosted a dinner at
Powell Gardens in Kingsville for the returning and newly elected legislator in the 31st
State Senate District Sunday, Nov. 24. Pearce organized the event as an effort to unify
the candidates and dicsuss ideas for the upcoming legislative session. Pictured (from
left): Rep.-elect Scott Largent; Rep-elect Chris Molendorp; Sen-elect David Pearce;
Rep. Mike McGhee; Rep.-elect Denny Hoskins and Rep. Luke Scavuzzo.—Submitted.
Tues.
4:30
Appleton City (6)
Sat.
2:30
Fri.
4:30
GIRLS BRACKET
Archie (1)
Tues.
9:00
Wed.
9:00
Drexel (8)
Cass Midway (4)
Thurs.
9:00
Tues.
6:00
Appleton City (5)
Fri.
7:30
Sat.
7:00
Rich Hill (2)
Mon.
6:00
Osceola (7)
Wed.
6:00
Adrian (3)
Thurs.
6:00
Mon.
9:00
Miami (6)
Fri.
6:00
Sat.
4:00
Butler 7th Grade Lady Bears
Friday and Saturday Butler 7th grade Lady Bears played the final three games of four in
three days. They scored three victories. Friday night they defeated Pleasant Hill at Butler 5529. Then they defeated Pleasant Hill Saturday morning 30-18 in the Sherwood Tournament.
Finally, Saturday afternoon they beat Sherwood 48-27. They played Harrisonville Tuesday for
the tournament championship.
Friday night November 21, Alyx Gepford led all scorers with 25 points, Kayla Morris and
Sabrina Hill each had 9 points, Kiersten Morris had 7, Johnna Spencer and Gabby Blevins
each had 2 and Jchelsea Noe had 1 point. Sabrina Hill had 8 rebounds and Alyx Gepford had
12 steals.
Saturday morning at Sherwood, Alyx Gepford again led all scorers with 10 points and 15
rebounds. Other Butler scorers were: Sabrina Hill and Kayla Morris 6 points each, Kiersten
Morris 4, and 2 points each for Jozie Smiley and Gabby Blevins. Sabrina Hill again had 8
rebounds.
Saturday afternoon, Kayla Morris led all scorers with 20 points. Other Butler scorers were:
Sabrina Hill 7 points, Alyx Gepford and Gabby Blevins 6 each, Kersten Morris 5, and Jchelsea
Noe 4. For the third game in a row, Sabrina Hill had 8 rebounds.
On Friday night, the 7th grade Lady Bears broke the all time season scoring record for
Butler 7th grade teams. At the conclusion of Friday’s game they had scored 326 points on the
season. The old record was 300 points.
Adrian Lanes bowling news
Sun 1 PM Y-A
Rolling Hills
25.5-10.5
Bowlers
24.0-16.0
The Three C’s
22.5-17.5
Bullock
22.0-22.0
Nov 16: High Youth Game: Michael
Bowman 232, Corey Maring 146, Trip
Hill 122, Andrew Hill 116, Colby Bullock 99, Cory Bullock 53. High Youth
Series: Michael Bowman 570. High
Adult Game: Annette Hill 168, Dennis Lucas 132, Harold Hill 119. Need
Bowlers for this League, either Youth
or Adult.
Sun 5 PM Mixed
Patterson
29.0-11.0
New Wisdom
26.0-14.0
Xanders
22.5-13.5
Hollingshead
22.0-18.0
Strike Zone
18.5-21.5
Hanuman
17.0-23.0
Sharon’s Avon
16.0-24.0
Nov 16: High Women’s Game:
Camie Kagarice 216, Ashley Patterson
211, Barb Chulufas 186, Rowena Miller
181, Pam Crowden 177, Melissa Xanders 154, Diane Patterson 152. High
Women’s Series: Camie Kagarice 631,
Rowena Miller 520, Barb Chulufas 500.
High Men’s Game: John McCoy 245,
Brett Smith 238, Leroy Kagarice 229,
Robert Greer 223, Kyle Osborn 223,
Don Chulufas 217, Jimmy Newport
214, Joe Patterson 210. High Men’s
Series: John McCoy 684, Kyle Osborn
633, Leroy Kagarice 616, Robert Greer
607. Need a Team for this League.
Sun 7:30 PM Open
Kershner’s Heat/AC
30.0-14.0
ThunderStruck
29.0-15.0
Yates
20.0-24.0
Amber’s Team
17.0-27.0
X.E.X.
17.0-27.0
Lost our Betts
16.0-24.0
Nov 16: High Women’s Game:
Anita Kershner 203, Wanda Parmenter
182, Amber Eidson 181, Dee Dee Yates
178, Amber Shaffer 159, Lisa McQuinn
153, Chelsey Yates 152, Melissa Xanders 151. High Women’s Series: Anita
Kershner 561. High Men’s Game: John
McCoy 222, Josh Yates 209. High
Men’s Series: Dan Goodrich 683. Need
2 bowlers for this League.
Mon 7:30 PM Men
Yoss’ Thriftway
28.0-16.0
Butler Glass
26.0-18.0
The Vacuums
24.0-20.0
Widner Construction
24.0-20.0
Windshield Medics
15.5-28.5
Burton’s Garage
14.5-29.5
Nov 17: High Game: Mat Bridges
277, Gene Delozier 266, Kevin Worms
257, Gary Wood 254, John McCoy 247,
Chris Dillon 234, Tim McDonald 233.
High Series: Kevin Worms 718, John
McCoy 673, Mat Bridges 651, Gene
Delozier 631.
Tues 10 AM Women
Adrian Speedway
34.0-14.0
Sharon’s Avon
29.0-19.0
K B J L
23.0-25.0
B O W
22.5-25.5
SPORTS
CALENDAR
n Basketball
Nov. 29
Chadwick @ Butler boys, JVB/VG, 6
p.m.
Dec. 1-6
WEMO Varsity Tournment @ Midway
Warsaw Tournament (Butler)
Dec. 2
Ballard @ Bronaugh, JV/V, 5:30
Butler @ Knob Noster, JVB/VB,
4:30.
Monrose @ Hume, JVB/VG-B, 5:30
Dec. 4
NEVC @ Ballard, JV/V,, 5:30
Pin Pals
22.0-26.0
The B B’s
22.0-26.0
OUCH!!
20.0-28.0
Bowling Buddies
19.5-28.5
Nov 18: High Games: Barb Bearce
215, Debbie Beard 189, Sharon Arnold
177, Betty Smith 175, Sue Jenkins 173,
Colleen Portzen 170, Lori Strain 169,
Clara Kersey 168, Linda Underwood
168, Kay Jenkins 167, Dianne Patterson
164.
High Series: Barb Bearce 501.
Tues 3:30 PM Youth
Nov 18: Wyatt Cumpton 181, Wade
Cumpton 155, Kerry Carlton 145, Brandon Womelduff 114, Tyler Womelduff
69.
Bowlers wanted: Bowl 3 games
each week. Ends: Dec 16, 2008
Tues 7:00 PM Mixed Open
Xanders
33.0-15.0
Waiting 4 Rob
26.0-22.0
Strike Me
24.5-23.5
Moore Construction
24.0-12.0
Spare Us
22.0-26.0
Carroll Chiropractic
21.0-27.0
Under Construction
20.0-28.0
All N the Family
19.5-28.5
Nov 18: High Women’s Game:
Pat Arnold 173, Leann Cumpton 166,
Janice Miller 164, Dee Ridley 164,
Donna Foster 163, Roseann Mitchell
161. High Women’s Series: Pat Arnold
494. High Men’s Game: Richard Miller
268, Josh Yates 236, Ernie Moore 231,
Ethan Cumpton 216, Leroy Foster 210,
Mike Xanders 210, Travis McGee 201.
High Series: Richard Miller 685, Ethan
Cumpton 610. Need 2 bowlers for this
League.
Wednesday 7 PM Men
Carroll Chiropractic
33.0-19.0
D & B Trucking 32.5-19.5
Widner Construction
25.5-26.5
Alpha Tile
25.0-23.0
Kershner Heat & AC
20.0-32.0
Bergschneider
20.0-32.0
Nov 18: High Game: Sonny Mahan
278, Tim Atkin 258, Dustin Scrogham
256, Kevin Worms 255, Gary Wood
251, Rick Kershner 235, Jim Widner
234, Ernie Moore 232. High Series:
Kevin Worms 682, Dustin Scrogham
681, Tim Atkin 681, Gary Wood 676,
Sonny Mahan 666, Dan Goodrich 650.
Thursday 6:30 PM Women
Old & the Restless
39.0-13.0
Cellar Dwellers
33.0-19.0
Misfits
32.0-20.0
Double Vision
31.0-21.0
Bowling Angels
25.0-27.0
Schuman Vinyl
24.0-28.0
Ole’ Teenagers
23.0-29.0
Nov 20: High Game: Camie Kagarice 216, Roxy Sage 203, Anita Kershner 203, Rachel Sage 188, Barb Chulufas 183, Mitzi Chulufas 174, Mary Beth
Yates 172, Mim Jackson 170, Sue Baptista 170. Series: Camie Kagarice 633,
Anita Kershner 589, Roxy Sage 566,
Barb Chulufas 542. Need 2 bowlers for
this League.
Friday Nooners
Nov 21: High Game: Rob Roberts
202, Steve Atkin 191, Bob Story 185,
Don Chulufas 182, Jack DeWaard 180,
Mim Jackson 176, Betty Murphy 170,
Chuck Wyatt 170, Ross Wainscott 169,
Jon Atkin 168, Gene Atkin 167, Sharon
Flanary 167, Troy Burton 165, Wesley
Merritt 164, Jean Wilson 162, Clara
Kersey 154.
Friday 3:30 PM Bumpers
Nov 21: High Game: Brendan
Moore 75. Always room for more.
League over on Dec 19.
Friday 7 PM “PBA” Singles
John McCoy
17.0
Dan Goodrich 16.0
Jimmy Winkler
13.0
Ernie Moore
13.0
Pam Crowden
12.0
Wanda Parmenter
11.5
Ron Davis
11.5
Frank Shroeder
11.5
Dwight Blevins
11.0
Kent Taylor
9.5
Michael Crowden
9.5
Laverne Goodrich
9.0
Greg Hilbus
8.5
Josh Yates
5.0
Mike Xanders
4.0
Andy Xanders
3.0
Nov 21: Cheetah Lane Condition:
John McCoy 246, Dan Goodrich 229,
Greg Hilbus 225, Ernie Moore 223,
Frank Schroeder 222, Mike Xanders
212, Pam Crowden 185, Dwight Blevins
181.
This League is conducted under the
same stringent conditions that the Professional Bowlers experience. Need 3
bowlers for this League.
Friday 9:30 PM Open Bowling
Saturday 9-Pin Blackout Now two
Squads at 7 & 9 PM
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Osage Valley Electric Cooperative held a food and toy
drive at each of their locations. OVEC members were
given the opportunity to bring
in food items and toys in exchange for compact fluorescent light bulbs.
Even though the drive
was held at each location for
one day only, close to 6,000
canned goods were collected!
Approximately 2,500 food
items and 125 toys were col-
lected at the butler office. The
food items were delivered to
the butler food Pantry and
the toys were given to West
Central Community Action
Agency. The Clinton office
collected approximately 1,900
canned goods and over 50 toys.
These items were delivered to
the Samaritan Center in Clinton. In Peculiar, employees
collected 1,500 canned goods
and approximately 50 toys.
The toys went to the Pecu-
liar United Methodist Church
Christmas Store and the food
items were delivered to the
Harrisonville Thrift Shop.
“We feel that this program
was a great success and benefitted many families in the
area,” a Cooperative spokesperson said. “Osage Valley
would like to thank their members for their generosity to the
community and as a result
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Butler Elementary 1st quarter honor roll
1st Quarter
All A Honor Roll
Grade 1: Broome Patrick,
Agunbiade Shakira Lowren, Bowers Cole Younger, Burgess Delsa
Mae, Campbell Brenden Kyler,
Carlson Kacey Austin, Colburn
Lillian Kate, Courtney Lawana
Nadine, Dilbeck Andrew Carston,
Doe Phillip Xavier, Douty Skyler
Lynn, Eidson Jordan Kylee, Foster
Kiley Dawn, Geritz Skyla Anne,
Henderson Samantha Theres,
Hill Dillon Wayne, Hill Michael
Xavier, Hubbard Noah Michael,
Isaac Leann Kay, Jacobs Kale
Marshall, Kauffman Lanie Dyan,
Kennedy-Stokes Paul Andrew,
Kisner Dayten Ottie, Koehn Emily Grace, McCoy Aaron Thomas,
McGhee Wyatt Dean, McGuire
Kolbe Daniel, Merrill Tanner
Lee, Noe Joshua Dale, Ragan
Macy Hope, Reed Christopher
Alexander, Reno Brodie Hale,
Rumpeltes Mikayla Ann, Simonin Storm Parker, Smith Matthew
Dylan, Stevenson Hunter Logan,
Terry Toby Nicholas, Turner
Lane Michael, Vandenburg Ainsley Raegan, VanGordon Morgan
Brooke, Wallace Dominic Skyler,
Wareham Alexia Kay, Wareham
Mackaylea Marie, Wicks Zachary
Tryler
Grade 2: Adams Emily Rose,
Beckley Alicen Grace, Cazzelle
Makenna Elaine, Coatney Jonathon Daniel, Cunningham Lucas Scott, Dudley Rhett Austin,
Eidson Jayde Rylie, Gabriel Cody
Allen, Hardie Clayton Shane,
Heckadon Peyten Tyler, Henry
Gavin Neil, Hobbs Colton Nicholas, Holt Haley Irene, Jones Katherine Lea, Junge Jayneann Elizabeth, Kirk Shane Gary, Koehn
Jakob Conner, Latta Trenton Lee,
Lawrence Deanna Marie, Lawrence Steeler Thane, Luna Jade
Alexis, Mathes Riggen James,
McCoy Taya Ann, McGee Jessica
Dallas, Napolitano Macey Sue,
Nelson Deidra Anne, Oltremare
Isabella, Piland Coy Allen, Rotert
Jackson Dalton, Ruth Alexander
Deon, Sargent Richard Brandon,
Schrock Tarin Sage, Stephens
Drake Braden, Sutton Claire Emily, Taylor Brenton Eugene, VanGordon Emmalie Michel, Webb
Hannah Michelle, Whitworth
Marshall Tanner
Grade 3: Abney-Healey Misty
Lynne, Cazzelle Tyler Eugene,
Davis Bethany Ann, Junge Justin
Lloyd, Lesmeister Karson Scot,
Mareth Riley Elizabeth, Martin
Autumn Rayne, McCrary Katelyn Elizabeth, Nelson Amanda
Lynne, Roberts Casey Noel, Taylor Kenton Dean, Wheatley McKinzie Lynne
Grade 4: Bradley Morgan
Leigh, Davis Draden Michael,
Diehl Tanner Chase, Gepford
Madalyn Kate, Jones Cesar Antonio, Kauffman Brody Lee, Kauffman Kaleb Reese, Ketron Taylor
Lynn, Lamb Morgan Raye, Lawrence Parker Hailey, Mailen Sara
Josephine, Morris Dylan Ladon,
Mullenix Cheyanne Nicole, Murrell Kaitlin Ann, Sargent Savannah Raye, Shearer Payten Allen
Jame, Shreve Setzer Drea Nicole
Grade 5: Anderson Robert
Eugene, Beckley Jacob Daniel,
Blevins Courtney Marie, Craft
Kyle Dean, Derry Hayden Myles,
Fleener Desmond Denise, Fritts
Trevor Dugan, Hannah Makenna
Lee, Howard Kaitlyn Breeann,
Hubbard Bram Taylor, McMurphy
Ashley Elizabeth, Miller Shelby
Lynne, Noe John Daniel Scot,
Noe John Derek Brice, Smalley
Sarah Francis, Tolle Tessa Ann
Grade 6: Borland Kyle George,
Brinyark Ellen Pauline, Clover Alexander Dion, Craft Lacy Kimber
Jean, Crews Kayla Leigh, Douty
Briana Nicole, Ducharme Saryn
Rakell, Edgmon Piper Kirstyn,
Floyd Ashleigh Nicole, Foote Haleigh Renee, Hayes Slate Logan,
Jacobs Kyrsten Rachelle, Jett Caleb Charles, Johnson Kylee Michelle, Koehn Madyson Taylor,
Lesmeister Erin Jewell, Tiona Jonelle Victoria Fl, VanVoorst Tayje
Mikahl, Wales Draven Michael,
White Joseph William, White
Macaja Clifton
1st Quarter
A Average Honor Roll
Grade 1: Lewis Ivy Lynn,
Napolitano Emma Josi, Hutton
Brandon Lee, Peek Victoria Lee
Elaine, Anderson Chase Jarrett,
Gregory Ali Carmen, RegisterWeller Shyla Sue, Page Austin
Gene, Casida Adriana Macheal,
West Kolbi Levi, Friend Brandon
Lee
Grade 2: Brown Kaylen Alise,
DeLozier Jacob Wayne, Hall Timothy James Lee, Ledesma Sofia
Francisca, Long Noah Alexander,
McGee Jordan Lane, Smith Jacob
Michael, Stone Sean Alexander
Grade 3: Brockman Elijah Devon, Chandler Allie Kay, Dines
Kirsti Lynn, Douty Alexandria
Nicole, Lewis Alexis Ranae,
Robinson Emily Danielle, Sargent Brooklyn Kate, Smith Casinda Marie, Sparks Connor Lee,
Taylor Tevin Grant, West Elijah
Dean
Grade 4: Berry Kanyon Sarie,
Ford Ceceily Drew, Holt Benjamin
Robert, Jacobs Kyler Matthew,
Jenkins Allison Laura, Laughlin
Brittany Danyel, McGuire Peyton
Dawn, Page Devon Kyle, Walters
Latisha Marie
Grade 5: Bruner Rainna Jo,
Smith Zephaniah Martin, Tarvin
Roy Micheal
Grade 6: Dudley Mason Andrew, Underwood Brennan Ty
1st Quarter
B Average Honor Roll
Grade 1: Anderson Kayla Victoria, Carlton Jara Nicole, Conklin Logan Thomas, Coots Sarah
Irene Marie, Cunningham Kaleigh Ann, Dotson Alexis Elizabeth, Fuqua Dezirae Shyanne,
Kennedy Kyleigh Marie, Kiger
Jayson Fredrick, Lawrence Christine Dawn, Long Jake Richard
Rhys, Lopez Jordan Christopher,
Martin Ezekiel Alexander Wyatt,
O’Banion Shelby Lynn, Roberts
Denver Paul, Smith Jonathon DeWayne, Underwood Dean Issac,
Vance Trevor Allen
Grade 2: Akers Haley Lynn,
Berry Jorden Allen, Billingsley
Jaden Mychal, Cartwright Shauna Lynn, Chandler Kristen Paige,
Chandler Skylar Elizabeth, Dodds
Naudea Michelle, Douty Caleb
John, Heiman Andres Scott, Hill
Ciara Dawn, Hogue Seth Michael, Holloran Hayley Brooke,
Hopkins Ashley Marie, Howard
Tyler Andrew, Jessup Arlie Alexander, Kobel Dylan Lane, Langley Rachel Ann, Leeker Courtney
Merie, Moore Misty Renee, Moreland Morgan Wade, Parker Mirsadeez Raylynn, Paxton James
Robert, Price Jonathan Gordon
Fis, Reynolds Malea Paige, Tippie Madison Kay, Underwood
John Harlan, Villa Luke Thomas,
White Hailey Danielle, Williams
Nathan Leo, Wisdom Arien Pride,
Wolf Dylan Jeffrey, Young Timothy James
Grade 3: Adams Courtnie
Lynn, Adams Monica Brook,
11
Welston nominated
for national award
Taylor Welston, a Butler
High School senior, has been
nominated to compete in the
national Principal’s Leadership Award (PLA) scholarship program, sponsored by
the National Association of
Secondary School Principals
(NASSP). Herff Jones, Inc.,
funds the PLA program.
Greg Sewell, principal,
Butler High School, announced the nomination
which places Welston in the
national competition. One
hundred national PLA winners will be chosen this spring
to receive a college scholarship ranging from $1,000
to $12,000. Sewell states,
“Taylor Welston has been a
stabilizing influence in the
Agnew Quintan Scott, Anderson
Robin Michelle, Bennett Tyson
Wayne, Brabant Sebastian Amadeus, Brown Danyelle Marie,
Burnside Jayde Nalani, Burris
Hailey Paige, Carpenter Justice Michael, Castro Juan Pablo,
Cruz Alyssa Brynn, Cunningham
Katharine Anne Louise, Devosha
Matthew Lewis, Eldridge Mickayla Destiny, Fahnestock James
Mason, Fleener Deborah Drew,
Foote Stephen Wesley, Ghys
SEE BACK PAGE
Taylor Welston
halls of Butler High School
and is a leader in many clubs
and organizations within our
school and community. Her
commitment to excellence
and her cooperative spirit are
on display on a daily basis.”
High school principals from
across the country were able
to nominate one of their student leaders. Nominees were
selected based on their leadership skills, participation
in service organizations and
clubs, achievement in the arts
and sciences, employment
experience, and academic
record. They were also required to write an essay.
“Every year the nominees
for the Principal’s Leadership Award are just phenomenal and Taylor is no different,” said Gerald N. Tirozzi,
executive director, NASSP.
“She is an excellent example
of what a true student leader
embodies and deserves to be
commended for her excellence in the classroom and
community.”
In recognizing leadership
in co-curricular activities
as well as academic performance, the PLA scholarship
recognizes the importance
of a well-rounded education.
Co-curricular activities are
an essential part of the school
curriculum.
While at Butler High
School, Welston has been
president of the French Club,
P.O.I.N.T., and FCCLA.
She has also been involved
in FBLA, Art Club, Student
Council and National Honor
Society as well as cheerleading and various community
service projects. All of these
things are the makings of a
well-rounded student. This
fall she plans to attend the
University of Arkansas-Fayetteville to study pre-med.
NASSP, the preeminent
school leadership organization, serves as the national
voice for middle level and
high school principals, assistant principals, and aspiring school leaders. NASSP
promotes the intellectual
growth, academic achievement, character development,
leadership development, and
physical well being of youth
through its programs and
student leadership services.
NASSP administers the National Honor Society™, the
National Junior Honor Society™, and the National Association of Student Councils™.
12 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, November 28, 2008
PUBLIC NOTICES
PROBATE DIVISION,
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
In the Matter of
ROBERT D. WAINWRIGHT
Incapacitated and Disabled
Estate Number 08BS-PR000073
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
IN THE ESTATE OF
ROBERT D. WAINWRIGHT,
INCAPACITATED AND
DISABLED PERSON
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE`S SALE
For default in the payment of debt
secured by Deed of Trust executed
by Ben A. Sturdevant and Crystal A.
Sturdevant, husband and wife, dated
December 27, 2005, recorded on
January 3, 2006 in Book 852, Page
61, Office of the Recorder of Deeds,
Bates County, Missouri, at Butler, the
undersigned Successor Trustee will on
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at 11:30
a.m. at the East Front Door of the
Bates County Courthouse, One North
Delaware, in Butler, Missouri, sell at
public vendue to the highest bidder for
cash:
The South 208.71 Feet Of
The East 208.71 Feet Of The
Southwest Quarter Of The
Southwest Quarter Of Section
14, Township 42 North, Range
33 West Of The 5th Principal
Meridian In Bates County,
Missouri. Subject To All
Restrictions, Reservations &
Easements Now Of Record, If
Any,
to satisfy said debt and costs.
Martin, Leigh, Laws & Fritzlen, P.C.
Successor Trustee
Robert M. Swiss,
Assistant Secretary
Desarae G. Harrah,
Assistant Secretary
(816) 221-1430
www.mllfpc.com
(Sturdevant, 4300.744)
MARTIN, LEIGH, LAWS &
FRITZLEN, P.C., AS SUCCESSOR
TRUSTEE, IS ATTEMPTING TO
COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY
INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE
USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
45-4
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
OF A GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON
AND CONSERVATOR
OF THE ESTATE
(Sec. 475.050 and 475.080, RSMo.)
STATE OF MISSOURI)
) ss.
COUNTY OF BATES )
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT,
PROBATE DIVISION,
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
In the Matter of
KRISTIN ASHLEY GRIFFITH
Incapacitated and Disabled
Estate Number 08BS-PR000076
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
IN THE ESTATE OF
KRISTIN ASHLEY GRIFFITH,
INCAPACITATED AND
DISABLED PERSON
On the 3rd day of November, 2008,
Debbie Fry was appointed guardian
of the person and conservator of the
estate of Kristin Ashley Griffith, a
person adjudicated incapacitated under
the laws of the State of Missouri, by
Probate Division of the Circuit Court of
Bates County, Missouri. The business
address of the guardian and conservator
is 402 West Harrison Street, Butler,
Missouri 64730. All creditors of said
incapacitated and disabled person are
notified to file their claims in the Circuit
Court, Probate Division, of Bates
County, Missouri within six months
from the date of first publication of this
notice, or be forever barred.
Becky Robb, Clerk
45-4
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
OF A GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON
AND CONSERVATOR
OF THE ESTATE
(Sec. 475.050 and 475.080, RSMo.)
STATE OF MISSOURI)
) ss.
COUNTY OF BATES )
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT,
PROBATE DIVISION,
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
In the Matter of
SOPHIA HELENE GRIFFITH
Incapacitated and Disabled
Estate Number 08BS-PR000077
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
IN THE ESTATE OF
SOPHIA HELENE GRIFFITH,
INCAPACITATED AND
DISABLED PERSON
On the 3rd day of November, 2008,
Debbie Fry was appointed guardian
of the person and conservator of the
estate of Sophia Helene Griffith, a
person adjudicated incapacitated under
the laws of the State of Missouri, by
Probate Division of the Circuit Court of
Bates County, Missouri. The business
address of the guardian and conservator
is 402 West Harrison Street, Butler,
Missouri 64730. All creditors of said
incapacitated and disabled person are
notified to file their claims in the Circuit
Court, Probate Division, of Bates
County, Missouri within six months
from the date of first publication of this
notice, or be forever barred.
Becky Robb, Clerk
45-4
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
OF A GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON
AND CONSERVATOR
OF THE ESTATE
(Sec. 475.050 and 475.080, RSMo.)
STATE OF MISSOURI)
) ss.
COUNTY OF BATES )
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT,
On the 30th day of October, 2008,
Sharon Cumpton was appointed
guardian of the person and conservator
of the estate of Robert D. Wainwright,
a person adjudicated incapacitated
under the laws of the State of Missouri,
by Probate Division of the Circuit
Court of Bates County, Missouri. The
business address of the guardian and
conservator is Route 1, Box 229, Butler,
Missouri 64730. All creditors of said
incapacitated and disabled person are
notified to file their claims in the Circuit
Court, Proate Division, of Bates County,
Missouri bwithin six months from the
date of first publication of this notice, or
be forever barred.
Becky Robb, Clerk
45-4
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
A default has accrued on a certain
note secured by a deed of trust
executed by James H. Garnett and
Kathy Jo Garnett, dated November
15, 2000 and recorded on November
20, 2000 in Book 741 at Page 13 in
the Recorder’s office for Bates County,
Missouri. The successor trustee will on
December 1, 2008 between the hours of
9:00am and 5:00pm, more particularly
at 11:30 am, at the East Front Door
of the Bates County Courthouse, One
North Delaware, Butler, Missouri sell at
public venue to the highest bidder for
cash (certified funds only), the following
real estate:
ATRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED
AS BEGINNING AT A POINT
541 FEET SOUTH OF THE
NORTHWEST
CORNER
OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 1 OF
HARPER’S SUBDIVISION OF
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER
OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP
40, RANGE 31, RUNNING
THENCE EAST 230 FEET,
THENCE SOUTH TO THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK
1, RUNNING WEST 230 FEET,
THENCE NORTH TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING, IN
THE CITY OF BUTLER, BATES
COUNTY, MISSOURI.
Butler, Missouri, the undersigned, John
Pursley, Trustee, will at the request
of the holder of the debt, on Monday,
December 8, 2008, between the hours
of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., to-wit: 1:00
P.M. at the East front door of the Bates
County Court House in Butler, sell at
public vendue to the highest bidder for
cash, the real estate described in said
deed of trust, to-wit:
TRACT I: All of Block 25,
Walton’s Second Addition to
the Town, now City of Rich Hill,
Bates County, MO also the West
40 feet of Block 20, Walton’s
First Addition to the City of Rich
Hill, Bates County, Missouri.
TRACT II: All of Block 24 in
Walton’s
Second Addition
to Rich Hill, Bates County,
Missouri
to satisfy said debt and costs.
NOTICE:
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection
Practices Act, 15 USC Section
1692C(B) no information concerning
the collection of this debt may be
given without the prior consent of the
consumer given directly to the debt
collector, or the express permission of
a court of competent jurisdiction. The
debt collector is attempting to collect a
debt and any information will be used
for that purpose.
John Pursley, Trustee (s)
McNabb, Pursley and Kinney, LLC
One North Main, P.O. Box 226
Butler, Missouri 64730
Phone: (660) 679-4153
BARBARA I. PAGE,
Personal Representative.
NOTICE OF FILING
OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
IN THE ESTATE OF
MARY CHRISTINE BAKER,
DECEASED
You are hereby notified that the
undersigned Personal Representative
will file a Final Settlement and Petition
for determination of the persons who
are the successors in interest to the
personal\real property of the decedent
and of the extent and character of their
interest therein and for distribution of
such property, in the Probate Division
of the Circuit Court of Bates County,
Missouri, on December 8, 2008, or as
may be continued by the Court, and
that any objections or exceptions to
such Final Settlement or Petition or
any item thereof must be in writing and
filed within twenty days after the filing of
such Final Settlement.
McNabb, Pursley & Kinney, LLC
One North Main, P.O. Box 226
Butler, Missouri 64730
Telephone No. 660-679-4153
Barbara I. Page
Route 3, Box 58
Appleton City, Missouri 64724
Personal Representative
Dates of Publication: November 14,
46-4 21, 28, and December 5, 2008.
CIRCUIT COURT
OF BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
PROBATE DIVISION
In the Estate of
MARTHA BLANCHE LYTLE,
Deceased.
Estate No. 08BS-PR00035
BARBARA BROWN
and NEVA TIMBERS,
Personal Representatives.
NOTICE OF FILING
OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
IN THE ESTATE OF MARTHA
BLANCHE LYTLE, DECEASED
You are hereby notified that the
undersigned Personal Representatives
will file a Final Settlement and Petition
for determination of the persons
who are the successors in interest
to the personal and real property of
the decedent and of the extent and
character of their interest therein and
Commonly known as: 422 S. for distribution of such property, in the
Mechanic, Butler, Missouri 64730
Probate Division of the Circuit Court of
Bates County, Missouri, on December
for the purpose of satisfying said 8, 2008, or as may be continued by
indebtedness and the costs of executing the Court, and that any objections or
this trust.
exceptions to such Final Settlement or
Petition or any item thereof must be in
CSM Foreclosure Trustee Corp.
writing and filed within twenty days after
Successor Trustee
the filing of such Final Settlement.
(800) 652-4080
4X 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 and 11/28/08
McNabb, Pursley & Kinney, LLC
One North Main, P.O. Box 226
45-4
Butler, Missouri 64730
Telephone No. 660-679-4153
NOTICE
Barbara Brown
TO ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES
547 Sarah Lane
of Central Cooperative, Inc. who may
Liberty, Missouri 64068
be entitled to proceeds being distributed
from the sale of assets of Central
Neva Timbers
Cooperative, Inc., or to individuals
1228 Cypress Court
claiming an equity interest:
Warrensburg, Missouri 64093
In 2004 Central Cooperative, Inc.,
Co-Personal Representatives
through its Directors, made the business
decision to liquidate its assets. The
Dates of Publication: November 14,
liquidation was accomplished through 21, 28, and December 5, 2008.
sale of the assets to MFA. The assets
were paid to a specially created Trust
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to hold the assets until final distribution
of all assets pursuant to court order. It
TRUSTEE’S SALE
is now believed that all assets due to
Central Cooperative, Inc. for the sale
IN RE: Phillip Lucero,
of their assets have been received by
single and Crickett Clark,
the Trustees. A Class Action lawsuit
single Trustee’s Sale:
has been filed by the Trustees in the
Circuit Court of Cass County, Missouri,
For default in payment of debt and
Probate Division for final determination performance of obligation secured
as to distribution of assets. You may by Deed of Trust executed by Phillip
have previously received and cashed Lucero, single and Crickett Clark, single
checks or been informed that you were dated March 7, 2007 and recorded in
not entitled to an equity payment by the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of
regular mail. However, there are a Bates County, Missouri in Book 876,
number of other individuals wherein Page 14 the undersigned Trustee, at
checks or notices were sent but the the request of the legal holder of said
checks were either not cashed or the Note will on Thursday, December 11,
notices and checks returned as being 2008 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
unable to be delivered. The Trustees and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of
are requesting the court to enter its 11:25 AM), at the East Front Door of the
order for final distribution of assets. Court House, City of Butler, County of
In some situations where addresses Bates, State of Missouri, sell at public
are unknown or checks have not been vendue to the highest bidder for cash
cashed, equity may be forfeited to the following described real estate,
other members whose addresses are described in said Deed of Trust, and
known, or to the Treasurer of the State situated in Bates County, State of
of Missouri.
Missouri, to wit:
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT:
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
A. You may be excluded as a
REAL ESTATE IN THE
member of class if requested;
COUNTY OF BATES STATE
B.The judgment which the court will
OF MISSOURI TO WIT: ALL
enter will include all members who do
OF LOT 3 AND THE EAST 15
not request exclusion;
FEET OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 66
C. Any member who does not
ON THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF
request exclusion may, if desired, enter
RICH HILL BATES COUNTY
are quest through counsel.
MISSOURI.
Should you request exclusion, you to satisfy said debt and cost.
should be aware that action should
be taken by you individually since
MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C.,
appropriate statutes of limitations may
Trustee
bar an action at a subsequent date, and,
612 Spirit Drive
all assets being held by the Trustees
St. Louis, MO 63005
will be paid out to individual members
(636) 537-0110
included in the class as well as possible
File No: 78116.121108.143415 FC
forfeiture of some assets to the State of
Missouri.
NOTICE
If you have not previously received
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection
a payment of equity or notification Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no
regarding an equity payment and you information concerning the collection of
think you may be entitled to a payment, this debt may be given without the prior
please submit in writing your claim with consent of the consumer given directly
your name and address to:
to the debt collector or the express
Joseph A. Hamilton
permission of a court of competent
Post Office Box 215
jurisdiction.
The debt collector is
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
attempting to collect a debt and any
Failure to respond within forty-five information obtained will be used for
(45) days of the date of this Notice may that purpose.
result in a loss of equity money due to
you.
PUBLISH ON: November 14, 2008
11/21/2008, 11/28/2008, 12/05/2008
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46-4
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
For default in payment of debt and
OF BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
performance of obligations secured by
PROBATE DIVISION
deed of trust executed by James N.
Howell and Okie S. Corriston, single
persons, dated April 25, 2003, and In the Estate of
recorded on May 20, 2003, in Book MARY CHRISTINE BAKER, Deceased
793 at Page 21, Office of Recorder
of Deeds, Bates County, Missouri, at
Estate No. 07BS-PR00009
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IN THE 27TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COURT,
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
Judge or Division:
PROBATE
Case Number 08BS-PR00016-01
In the Estate of
BILLY PHELPS, Deceased
Notice of Letters of
Administration Granted
(Supervised Administration)
To All Persons Interested in the
Estate of Billy Phelps, Decedent:
On November 19, 2008, Meranda
Phelps was appointed he personal
representative of the estate of Billy
Phelps, decedent, by the Probate
Division of the Circuit Court of Bates
County, Missouri. The personal
representative’s business address is:
R.R. #1, BOX 48A, El Dorado Springs,
Missouri 64744.
The personal representative’s
attorney’s name, business address
and phone number are respectively:
Richard A. Koehler, 205 N. Main, P.O.
Box 416, Butler, Missouri 64730-0416;
660-679-3404.
All creditors of the decedent are
notified to file claims in court within
six months from the date of first
publication of this notice or if a copy
of this notice was mailed to, or served
upon, such creditor by the Personal
Representative, then within two months
from the date it was mailed or served,
whichever is later, or be forever barred
to the fullest extent permissible by
law. Such six-month period and such
two-month period do not extend the
limitation period that would bar claims
one year after the decedent’s death, as
provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or
any other applicable limitation periods.
Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo,
shall be construed to bar any action
against a decedent’s liability insurance
carrier through a defendant ad litem
pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.
Receipt of this notice by mail should
not be construed by the recipient to
indicate that the recipient necessarily
has a beneficial interest in the estate.
The nature and extent of any person’s
interest, if any, can be determined from
the files and records of this estate in the
Probate Division of the Circuit Court of
Bates County, Missouri.
Date of decedent’s death: January
6, 2008.
Date of first publication: November
28, 2008.
Becky Robb, (s)
Clerk
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT,
OF BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
HONORABLE JOHN M. O’BANNON,
JUDGE
Probate Division
Case Number 08BS-PR00081
In the Estate of
CHERYL LYNN HENRY, Deceased
Notice to Creditors
(Small Estate)
To All Persons Interested in the Estate
of Cheryl Lynn Henry, Decedent:
On November 21, 2008, a small
estate affidavit was filed by the
distributees for the decedent under
Section 473.097, RSMo., with the
Probate Division of the Circuit Court of
Bates County, Missouri.
All creditors of the decedent who
died on October 19, 2008, are notified
that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a
limitation period that would bar claims
one year after the death of the decedent.
A creditor may request that this estate
be opened for administration.
Receipt of this notice by mail should
not be construed by the recipient to
indicate that the recipient necessarily
has a beneficial interest in the estate.
The nature and extent of any person’s
interest, if any, can be determined from
the files and records of this estate in the
Probate Division of the Circuit Court of
Bates County, Missouri.
Date of first publication: November
28, 2008.
Division Clerk:
Becky Robb, (s)
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SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS
(Public Notice of Filing)
The Appleton City R-2 School
District will accept declarations of
candidacy from any persons interested
in running for a position on the School
Board in the April 7, 2009 election.
REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS
LUCILLE MUNDEY
Bates County
Recorder of Deeds
Nov. 14-20, 2008
Phillip E. Woods & Malinda K.
Woods to Community First Bank:
Part of Blk 7, Couch’s Addn., Butler,
described.
Mitchell Brooks Jr. to Cheri Jean
Brooks: Lots 1,2,53 & 54, Farrar &
Thorp’s Addn., Hume.
Wright B. Piepmeier (Trustee) &
Wright B. Piepmeier Trust 3-30-1994
& Maxine R. Piepmeier (Trustee)
& Maxine R. Piepmeier Trust 3-301994 to Piepmeier Associates: Part of
Sec. 35, Twp. 40, Range 29 & 36-4029, described.
Wright B. Piepmeier & Maxine
R. Piepmeier to Piepmeier Family
Associated: Part of Sec. 26, Twp. 38,
Range 29, described.
Wright B. Piepmeier (Trustee &
Wright B. Piepmeier Trust 3-30-1994
& Maxine R. Piepmeier (Trustee)
& Maxine R. Piepmeier Trust 3-301994 to Piepmeier Family Associates: Part of Sec. 1, Twp. 38, Range
29, described.
Roy Fleischer & Wanda Fleischer & Dale Seider & Kathy Seider
& Melvin Ruehling & Genavie Ruehling to Forrest Wheatley (Trustee) &
Phyllis Wheatley (Signed) (Trustee)
& Forrest & Phyllis Wheatley Trust
4-24-2002: Part of Sec. 33, Twp. 39,
Range 30, described.
Dale Seider & Kathy Seider &
Melvin Ruehling & Genavie Ruehling to Roy Fleischer & Wanda
Fleischer: Part of Sec. 32, Twp. 39,
Range 30, described.
Bates County Memorial Hpspital
to William W. Perkey & Julia A. Perkey: W/2 of Lot 5, Blk 74, original
town, Rich Hill.
Randall A. Glenn & Verdean
Glenn to James A. Waters & Kellie
D. Waters: Part of Sec. 10, Twp. 40,
Range 32, described.
Dianna Wright & Russell Wright
& Leon Gill & Cindi Gill to Terry
Heuser: Tract 1—Lot 7, Blk 39, original town, Rich Hill. Tract 2—W 4 ft.
of S 44 ft. of Lot 8, Blk 39, original
town, Rich Hill.
Terry Heuser to James Derek
Ephland & Rachel Ephland: Lot 7 &
W 4 ft. of S 44 ft. of Lot 8, Blk 39,
original town, Rich Hill.
Secretary of Housing & Urban
Development to Michael L. Lawrance
& Edna D. Lawrance: Part of Sec. 32,
Twp. 40, Range 32, described.
Court
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Lucille Mundey
Recorder of Deeds
Gabriel Leon Cantrell, Excelsior Springs, 32, and Megan Lynn
Hendrix, Adrian, 31.
Codey Robert Henderson, Holden, 17, and Megan Dawn Morris,
Holden, 17.
CIRCUIT COURT
James K. Journey, Judge
Diana Rich, Clerk
November 17-21, 2008
Derek Dean Nelson v Daniella
Alejandra Nelson, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is filed.
Brooke Best, and bnf Robyn
Best v Mike Murdock, Kelly Murdock, Cynthia Murdock and Darren Belcher, Petition for Damages
filed.
Philip Joseph Greco v. MO
DOR, Judgment entry and Order
entered.
Citifinancial Auto Credit, Inc
a/k/a Citifinancial Auto v. Donna L
Parker, Judgment Entry and Order
signed.
St v. Darrell W Jones, I: Felony
forgery, II: Felony forgery; found
guilty on both, sentenced to 4 years
on MDOC, sentences to run concurrently with other cases.
St v. Jaime L Chandler, Felony
possession of controlled substance,
clonazepam, found guilty, given
SIS, placed on 5 years probation,
Defendant to pay court costs, Defe.
To successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, Defe.
To be subject to random drug testing, Defe. To be subject to random
home/vehicle searches, Defe. To
perform 100 hours of community
service.
St v. Timothy D Austin, Jr., probation revoked, previous sentence
of 5 years in MDOC imposed, sentence to run concurrently with Jackson Co, Barton Co and Camden Co.
sentences.
St v. Tory Webb, Misd. Animal
Persons interested may file at the
Superintendent’s office located at 408
W. 4th St., Appleton City, MO 64724.
Filing will begin on December 16,
2008, at 8:00 a.m. and will continue
during the district’s regular business
hours, which are Monday through Friday
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Filing will not
occur on days that the school district’s
offices are closed due to inclement
weather. Filing will also not occur on
the following holidays when the school
district’s offices are closed. December
19, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. through January
2, 2009 for Christmas Break. Filing will
end on January 20, 2008, at 5:00 p.m.
There are 2 positions available with
three-year terms.
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abuse, found guilty, sentenced to
60 days in Bates County Jail, given
SES of 60 day jail sentence, placed
on probation for 2 years, to pay
court costs.
Susan Gilkey v Leon Clayton
Bohrer, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.
Aimee Miller v Norman Chanda
Mubanga, Petition for Order of Protection filed.
Roy M Rife v. Terresa Drury,
Petition for Order of Protection
filed.
Tracy King v Jimmy King, Petition for Order of Protection filed.
Chaukka M Shaw v Christopher
Dean Shaw, Petition for Order of
Protection filed.
Lesa K Morgan v Francis Morgan, Petition for Dissolution of
Marriage filed.
St v. Mike R Barnhart, Felony
DWI, to be arraigned in Circuit
Court.
Pamela O’Rear v. John Marcus
Daniel O’Rear, Full Order of Protection is entered.
Sunday, Nov. 9 afternoon
Tex and Dora Jean McKinley
attended the Balltown Cemetery Ceremony. We arrived
a little bit early. Tex had volunteered to help with the car
parking. Arriving early we
thought no one else would
be coming yet, wrong. They
started coming in all directions. A telephone call was
all that was needed. Danny
Hogan and Bob Wingate
came to their rescue in a few
minutes. I would say 200 plus
people attended with all the
nice looking uniforms and
ladies in their long dresses. It
was a pretty sight to see. Balltown Cemetery had come
back to life again, a matter of
speaking.
It was a 50 degree temperature day, but I couldn’t
hear anyone complaining. At
the ceremony State Representative Barney Fisher gave
a dedication address. Robert
Seaters thanked Tex for volunteering his time and machinery. Patty Vaaca gave a
plaque to Tex McKinley and
one to Robert Seaters from
friends at the Balltown Cemetery. Tex’s plaque was from
the Friends of the Balltown
Cemetery. Presented to Tex
McKinley. In appreciation for
his time and effort with the
restoration of the Balltown
Cemetery.
Tex and I were very glad
we attended the ceremony. It
was a beautiful day.
It was a very nice surprise
to receive. Earlier Barney J.
Fisher had sent Tex a laminated picture of civil war section, Mt. McGregor Post no.
252 of the cemetery. On the
back of the picture was the
article about the cemetery.
Tex was very glad to receive
it.
Activity report
from sheriff ’s
department
•Nov. 16: Assist Butler PD,
domestic, 312 W. Ohio; Domestic, Butler; Theft, 1021 E. Park,
Rich Hill; Assist Conservation,
trespassing, Amsterdam; Assist
MSHP, vehicle search, Adrian;
Suspicious person, Rich Hill.
•Nov. 17: Assist EMS, Rich
Hill; Theft, Rich Hill; Theft,
Rich Hill; Dog bite, Butler; Assist MSHP, vehicle accident, 6.5
miles E on D Hwy.
•Nov. 18: Cows out, Adrian;
Check well being, Rich Hill;
Suspicious person, Hume; Civil
standby, Rockville; Property
damage, Adrian; Civil standby,
Hume; Theft, Rockville; Attempted theft, Rockville.
•Nov. 19: Harassment, Rockville; Domestic, Rich Hill; Domestic, Butler.
•Nov. 20: Assist EMS, Adrian; Prowler, Adrian; Alarm,
Butler; Assist Butler PD, domestic, 411 W. Clark; Missing
person, Amsterdam; Domestic,
Butler.
•Nov. 21: Alarm, Adrian;
Assist MSHP, vehicle accident,
Y and J Hwy,; Civil standby,
Ballard; Domestic, Drexel; Domestic, Adrian.
•Nov. 22: Assist MSHP, vehicle accident, A Hwy.; Alarm,
Food Fair, Rich Hill; Civil
standby, Burdette; Civil standby, Rich Hill.
•Nov. 23: Harasssment,
Adrian; Theft, Foster.
Rich Hill PD
•Nov. 17: Theft, Foodfair;
Exparte violation, 315 Chestnut.
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417-214-0290 or 417-825-3022.
FOR SALE: Wheelchair lift model 10a12
Porch-Lift. Manufactured by Khyssen Krupp Access Corp. Will lift 12 AKC ENGLISH MASTIFF puppies,
ft w/3 stops. Clyde Deems 660-679- males & females. Brindle & apricot,
4410 after 5:30 pm.2b26
Vet. checked, state licensed, health
guaranteed. Reserve Now. Ready
BABYSITTING WANTED: Stay at for Christmas. $500. 913-898-6433
home mom to watch your children. 6b12
Opening for two children, full time,
part time, newborn to five years. FOR SALE:20 month old registered
Butler. 660-227-9130. 4b26 black BalancerÆ bulls. Full EPDs
and pedigrees. Call Brett Foster
660-492-2808.
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(4) Help Wanted
BULLS FOR SALE: 3 year old
HELP WANTED: Waitress/bartender, Lim-Flex Black Bull and 7 year old
Amsterdam Cafe, Amsterdam,,Mo. Limousin Bull out of L-7-N and Tub660-267-3209
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THE CITY OF RICH HILL is accepting applications until December 31,
2008. The salary is negotiable. We
are looking for a working superintendent with supervisory experience.
The superintendent will be responsible for the repairs and maintenance
in the following departments; electric, water distribution, wastewater
collections, streets, parks, refuse,
animal control, cemetery and public
health. Will be required to pass a
drug test and a criminal background
check will be performed. For more
information call 417-395-2223, email your resume to rhcityhall@
inetvisions,net or you may pickup
an application at City Hall 120 N 7th
Rich Hill, Mo.
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FOR SALE: Registered English
Pointer Pups. Just in time for Christmas. Elhew bred, wh & blk or white
& orange. M & F, $150. Will hold for
Christmas w/deposit. Also, some
started dogs. 816-868-8985 2b19
5 MIN-PIN PUPS FOR SALE: 3
males, 2 females, registered 660679-4854.
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CUTE FLUFFY JAPANESE CHIN
POODLE MIX: Male weighs 2
pounds, 11 weeks old, shots, microchipped. 417-884-2839.
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REGISTERED Black Limousin Bull,
816-297-2785.
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of shipping and handling on your
purchase from that catalog? Shop
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FOR ALL YOUR CARPET & upholstery cleaning needs please call
Cliffs Carpet Cleaning 660-6795657.
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HELP WANTED IMMEDIATELY:
P/T Kennel grooming and custodial work. LaCygne area. Must have
puppy love experience. Susie Q
Kennels. 913-898-4045.
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(5) Business &
Financial
Anouncements, Opportunities, Financial
Services, Insurance, Loans & Investments
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(10) Real Estate
For Sale
COMPTON CLOTHING COMING to ATTENTION HOME BUYERS: Your
Butler in December. Watch Xchang- home is the most expensive and
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important purchase you will make.
So it only makes sense to have it
COMPTON CLOTHING OPENING inspected by a professional. Know
in Butler December 12. z
what you’re buying before you buy
it. TasMar Home Inspections, Butler,
INDOOR YARD SALE: At Buds and 816-260-1903.
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Berries Greenhouse, Wed. and Fri.,
8-5. Clothing: boys infant thru 4T, ZERO DOWN PAYMENT: If you own
girls infant, prom dresses, women’s your land. 0% interest construction
& maternity, lots of baby things, Pre- loans and easy financing. Call 877cious Moments crib set and acces- 688-4437.
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sories, dishes, Avon, jewelry, lots
misc. Rain or shine.a
LOWWWWW DOWN PAYMENT:
Silver Key land home financing
available 2 1/2% down payment.
Call for details. Save thousands.
Homes, Business, Apartments, etc.
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FOR RENT IN LACYGNE: 2 bdrm
house, ch/ca, stove, refrigerator,
washer/dryer furnished, unattached
2 car garage, large yard, perfect
for older couple, no pets. 913-7572688.
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FOR RENT:1 Bdrm apt. Archie
Senior Housing. Elderly, disabled
or handicapped may apply. Equal
Housing Opportunity. 816-2935511.
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PASTURE LAND FOR SALE: 115
acres, 3 ponds, barn & additional
hay barn, fenced, ready for cattle.
Call 913-636-9280, near LaCygne
Power Plant.
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95 ACRES FOR SALE:Great hunting and fishing, 2 ponds, plus barn,
trees, rolling hills and pasture. 660200-2001 or 660-267-3555. z
10+ ACRES: M/L Updated older 1
1/2 story vinyl siding, 4 bedroom, 2
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT: Nicely bath wbfp, 36’x40’ barn, concrete,
furnished or unfurnished, pool, free electric & others. Adrian area R & N
cable TV & HBO starting at $295 in Southland only $158,000. Mary 816Nevada. 417-667-2633.
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331-5401, ext. 307 3a12
FOR RENT:1 bedroom apt. Archie
Senior Housing. Elderly, disabled
or handicapped may apply. Equal
Housing Opportunity. “This institution
is an equal opportunity provider and
employer. EEOE 1womz
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT: Nicely
furnished or unfurnished. Pool, rec
room & laundry. Free cable/HBO,
water & trash. Short leases available. $150 security deposit. No pets!
In Nevada. Starting at $290. 417667-2633.
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COMMERCIAL LOT FOR SALE:
1/2 + acre, sewer and electricity on
lot, city water available, in LaCygne
city limits, on blacktop. Contact 913757-4480 or 913-757-4797. 2b26
FOR SALE: New Listing, 709 Vine
Street, Butler, Mo. $115,500. Ranch
home with dry basement. 3 Br.,
2 Bath, 4th BR, FR, & 1/2 bath in
basement. Wood burning fireplace.
Corner fenced, treed lot. Western
MO Realty Mary Coffman. 660-2006033.
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(11) Recreational
For Sale
APPLICATION FOR ELDERLY: 2/3
bdrm units at Pleasanton Housing
Authority, 902 Palm, Pleasanton,
KS, 913-352-6289, screening is re- Boats, Motorcycles,
quired. zeow
Motor Homes, Aviation
L&L MINI STORAGE:Units available WANTED:Dead or alive. Used 4
starting at $25. 660-679-0030.z
wheelers, 3 wheelers, dirt bikes,
street bikes and ATVs, no key or title
FOR RENT:Duplex in Freeman. CA, needed. 816-217-8542, 816-380CH, $495 month. 816-277-2288
5161, anytime.
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DRIVE TO KANSAS CITY just to
HOUSTON PLAZA APTS - ADRIAN: eat? Think about the money saved
62 and over or disabled may apply, on gas if you eat in Butler...and your
income based rent, stove, refrig., meal will cost less also.
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utility allowance. 816-297-4203.
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14’ JON BOAT FOR SALE: Aluminum, olive green, $400. 660-693FOR RENT: 1 bedroom apartment 2323.
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close to Butler Square, utilities furnished, no pets. Deposit and references. 660-679-3691 days. z
Anything you might want to sell
FOR RENT: Office/Retail building off
FOR SALE: Queensland Blue Heeler Butler Square. $250./mo. 660-424HELP WANTED:Certified LP driver pups and started dogs. loveranch@ 0534.
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for Deerfield and Ft. Scott area. Full hotmail.com 417-646-2320. 3b26
time with benefits. 660-679-4488.
FOR RENT:2 bdrm farm house AdriFOR SALE: Butcher Hogs, ready in an area, referenced required. 816ADRIAN MANOR HEALTH & RE- Jan./Feb. Call now to reserve after 297-2151, 816-297-4272.
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HABILITATION CENTER is currently 5:00 p.m. 660-499-2289.
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accepting applications for LPN part
FOR RENT:2 bdrm duplex Adrian,
time. The position available is Fri- 6 BEAGLE PUPPIES for sale. 660- references required. 816-297-2151,
day and Saturday night every other 679-1643.
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816-297-4272.
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weekend and PRN. Competitive
wages, shift differential and holiday AKC LAB PUPS: 2 Yellow Male, FOR RENT:Nice 2 bdrm apt, stove
pay included. Please apply using 3 Black Female, 1st shots, farm & refrigerator furnished, deposit reour online application here at the raised. $250. 785-304-2270 or 913- quired. Ellis Apts., Pleasanton, KS.
facility or on the web at www.adrian- 898-2749.
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913-352-8328.
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manor.com. Serious inquiries only.
No phone calls please. EOE. 402 W.
HOUSE FOR RENT IN BUTLER, 11
1st Street, Adrian, Mo. 64720
West Street. 1 bedroom, very clean,
small detached garage, large yard.
DRIVERS: OTR & Regional; CDL-A; FOR SALE:Bush Hog rotary cutters, Appliances furnished. No Pets. 816Benefits, bonuses; No-Touch. Excel- loaders and zero turn estate lawn 293-5770, 816-293-5234. 4b5
lent Equipment & Home-Time! 866- mowers. Schell City T&T, Schell
374-84872a26
City, Mo. 417-432-3101.
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HOUSE FOR RENT OR SALE: Butler, small 2 bedroom, 1 bath, garage.
HELP WANTED: Horse barn in But- SHARE CROP: Need 100 acres cut 660-598-6304.
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ler. Horse experience necessary, & baled. More info, call 660-200must have valid license and be able 2001 or 660-267-3555
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OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE: Apto work weekends. Must be 21 or
proximately 650 sq. ft. 611 W. Ft.
older $10. per hour. Call Caroline @ HAY FOR SALE, 1-913-206-8232. Scott, Butler, MO. Call Shannon or
913-268-5700. b26
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Joyce at 660-679-5196.
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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY:
Claim denied? Free consultation. No
fee until you get paid. BTS Group,
Inc. specializes in appeals and hearings. Read the testimonials at www.
JIM’S HOME REPAIR & FENCING: btsgroupinc.com, 1-800-466-0606
Room additions, decks, garages,
CONTRACTORS:
complete remodels, all types home ATTENTION
repairs, chain link & privacy fenc- Cook Insurance has recently acing. References provided. Call Jim quired an Insurance Company that
Campbell at 660-679-6907. 4a12 can save you money! Call us at 660679-6188 or stop by our office on the
COMPUTERS 4-U in Adrian, has east side of the Butler square.
refurbished laptop computers. Gateway $325., Acer $350., IBM $650, DUMP TRUCK AND SHORT HAUL
come by and check it out at 29 E. TRUCKERS: Cook Insurance has a
Main or call 816-297-4411. 4a12 deal for you that can save you $$$$
on your insurance needs. Call 660MIDWEST FERTILIZER AND PRO- 679-6188 or stop by our office on
PANE INC.: Fertilizer, chemical, the east side of the Butler square.
seed, custom application and pro- 1womz
pane. Jasper office. 417-394-2022,
Sheldon office 417-884-2870, Pro- “DUH” ...I drove to Overland Park
pane 877-394-2213.
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EBAY IT 4 ME, 315 Main, Amsterdam, Mo. We now pack and ship LOCKER BEEF, grain fed. 660-679b12
UPS! We also sell packing supplies. 4621 / 660-679-5200.
660-267-3631.
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OGLES OUTDOOR WOOD furnacTAKING ORDERS for Polar King, es. Cost $1545. 417-944-2406.
Key, Mossy Oak, Mondays till Christ- 7beow26
mas @ Wilson Tire, Butler, Mo. Usual low prices. 660-679-6019. 2b26 NOTICE:Protect what you have with
insurance from
COOK INSURAgency, Inc.
660AARON’S PLUMBING: Sewer and ANCE
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drain cleaning, plumbing repair spe- 679-6188
cialists, water jetting. 24 hr. service.
No extra charge for nights, week- MARJ’S STATUARY:New supply,
ends and holidays. 660-679-9927. unique. Fountains, pumps, gazing
balls. Open 10 a.m. 71 Hwy, 3 miles
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North Adrian 1/8 East 816-2972838.
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LIME HAULING AND on site loading
& spreading. Also, doing fertilizer &
chicken litter. Tony Isaac, 660-6791067.
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COMPUTERS:New & used systems,
software, printers & scanners, custom built to your specifications. We
will beat any locally advertised price
on computers. Computer Shop, Rt.
1 Box 651, Butler. 660ñ679ñ5396.
All major credit cards accepted.
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FOR SALE:2 Meyer Comm. pecan
crackers, excellent condition, $3800
each. 660-549-3389.
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FOR SALE: Butcher hogs delivered
to locker of your choice. Alfalfa hay.
816-657-4426 or 657-2679. z
HEDGE POST FOR SALE: 660925-3302. Corners lines & corrals
on hedge posts.
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COMPUTERS:New & used systems,
software, printers & scanners, custom built to your specifications. We
will beat any locally advertised price
on computers. Computer Shop, Rt.
1 Box 651, Butler. 660ñ679ñ5396.
All major credit cards accepted.
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BUTCHER BEEF FOR SALE: ConOFFICE SPACES FOR RENT: Lo- tact Neale Oerke at Diamond O
cated on square in Butler, excellent Feedyard, 660-679-6885.
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condition, includes utilities and DSL.
660-679-3081.
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FIREWOOD FOR SALE:Seasoned
oak and mixed wood available, $100
3 BEDROOM TRAILER, 1107 N. Or- per cord. For oak $80 per mixed, de2001 FREIGHTLINER FL50, 20 ft. ange St. 200-6162 come to trailer #3 livery available. 660-492-2368.
box truck, white, excellent condition. for information.
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Call for details $7000 or best offer
913-352-6952.
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FOR RENT: 1 - 2 - 3 & 4 Bedroom FOR SALE:Xerox Phaser 4500, tray
homes, discount rates, 660-200- 2 spring broke, but printer works,
FOR SALE:7720 four wheel drive 7172 or 660-424-0702.
6b19 $100 OBO. Xchanger office, 660combine, 22’ head, $13,000 OBO.
679-6126.
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816-738-9295.
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MOBILE HOME FOR RENT OR
SALE: 2 Bedroom, ca/ch, $325. 100’ 2” WOOD CONCRETE WALL
FOR SALE: Farm Machinery & rent, $200 deposit. 660-679-5940. FORMS: Fillers, corners, wedges,
Equipment. 816-682-4808. 3B26 2a19
and ties, asking $150 OBO. 64 Gray
Windsor wall landscape blocks, 50¢
HAY FOR SALE: This years (08) hay FOR RENT: 2 Bedroom, 2 bath, each. 816-718-2860.
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$15. per round bale 913-756-2528. stove, refrigerator, ch/ca, garbage
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disposal, 1250 sq. ft. floor space, no FOR SALE: Wood Earth Stove w/
pets, in the country. 660-200-5627 / Glass Doors. $750. 660-679-7639.
BIG ROUND HAY BALES: Net wrap, 660-679-5728.
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birdsfoot grass mix. 68x60. 660-3591352
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FOR RENT: Trailer house in the FOR SALE: Beautiful Mahogany
country $300 per month plus depos- Upright Piano 1920’s - Great sound
14120 - 08 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER: it. Call, leave message at 660-499- $300 OBO. 660-679-5841. b26
LS, 4x4, only 10,300 miles. Power 2018.
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seats windows etc. Like brand new.
FOR SALE: White 5 year old refrigSale price $14980. Jim Falk Motors, HOUSE FOR RENT IN COUNTRY: erator, runs like new. 18-19 cubic
Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277, www. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, single car ga- feet. Ice maker $100. 660-679jimfalk.com. We have the best ser- rage, fireplace insert w/blower. But- 0808.
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ler area. $450. month available now
call Carolyn 913-268-5700. b26
FOR SALE: 873 Bobcat Skidsteer,
CASE 830 COMFORT KING: With
one smooth bucket, cab. Call 660Case-O-Matic and front loader, runs FOR RENT: Houses in Butler, 1,2, 679-8627.
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great, $4500. 913-238-0410 or 816- and 3 bedroom. Rent ranges from
738-4818.
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$275. to $600. one year lease, no STIHL CHAIN SAWS:Trimmers,
pets. Call for details 660-679-6141, electric & gas powered blowers.
FOR SALE: 8N Ford tractor w/6 ft. Owner/Broker
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Parts and service available. J&E
Brush Hog, 4 new tires, new battery.
Enterprises, 660-598-6725 south of
Everything works. Asking $2000. FOR RENT: Apartments in Butler, 1 water tower, Rockville, Mo. z
417-395-4663
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and 2 bedroom rents range fro $200.
to $375. one yr lease, no pets. Call HEAVY DUTY RECLINING LIFT
2010 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR, for details 660-679-6141. Owner/ CHAIR: On sale now! Furniture City,
wide front end, P.S., Good condition Broker. b26
Clinton, Mo. 660-885-7088. z
$3,000. firm. Phone 417-395-2602.
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L&L MINI STORAGE:Units available WALLPAPER EXPRESS OUTLET:
starting at $25. 660-679-0030.z
Nevada, Mo. Hwy. 71, West Side.
FOR SALE:Used parts, for tractors,
417-667-3030. New stock arriving
combines and other farm machinery. FOR RENT:Appleton City Senior daily. Hundreds of $5-$7 d/r in stock.
Austin Salvage, Butler, Mo. 660- Citizen Housing has attractive and Hurry! Unadvertised in-store sales
679-4080. Let phone ring several spacious 1 bedroom apartments. everyday.z
times, please!
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Utilities are furnished including cable, laundry facilities on site. Ideal
for seniors 62 plus. For information
call 660-476-2443. EHO
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Auctions, Garage & Yard Sales,
COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY: 660Rummage Sales
679-3951.
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MUST SELL FARM EQUIPMENT:
Farmall Super M tractor plus 6’
brush hog $2500. Also, old combine,
call Dean 608-354-2030 or 816-4305536.
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(13) Miscellaneous
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COMPUTERS:New & used systems,
software, printers & scanners, custom built to your specifications. We
will beat any locally advertised price
on computers. Computer Shop, Rt.
1 Box 651, Butler. 660ñ679ñ5396.
All major credit cards accepted.
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14172 - 08 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER
LS, 4x4. Only 14,300 miles!!! Running boards & all the power options.
Like brand new!! Sale Price $14999.
Jim Falk Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660885-2277 www.jimfalk.com We have
the best service department any
where!!! b1
1993 Chevrolet extended cab, stepside, 350 auto, 200K truck, 30K motor, less than 5K on transmission.
$2500. OBO. 913-352-6580 or 913980-4381.
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SEATS! SEATS! SEATS!Conversion
take off parts, pickup bed, tailgates,
wheel and tires, 16 inch wheels and
duals. Store open one block West of
Casey’s in Appleton City, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cell
660-492-3786. Phone 660-4765342. eowz
STEEL, STEEL, STEEL:Several 14179 - 08 PONTIAC G6: Moontypes. Lots of pipe, square tubing, roof. Traction control. Loaded. Only
various sizes. 660-925-3302. z
13,300 miles. Like brand new. Sale
price $13660. Jim Falk Motors, ClinWANT TO BUY:Boat Repair. P&M ton, Mo. 660-885-2277 www.jimfalk.
Marine Sales, Service & Parts, Call com We have the best service de816-812-6412 5-8 p.m. on week- partment any where!!!
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days; 10-6 p.m. Monday. Hours
Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tues- 14211 - 07 CHEVY COBALT: LT, FOR SALE: Earth Stove Insert, like
day 5-8 p.m.; Wednesday 5-8 p.m.; only 24,900 miles. Tilt, cruise, power new 660-679-3890 $1500.
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Thursday 5-8 p.m. Closed the last windows, locks & mirrors. Sharp car.
weekend of the month.
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Like brand new. Sale price $11650.
Jim Falk Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660WANTED:Used appliances, dead 885-2277 www.jimfalk.com We have
or alive. Mike’s Appliance, 660-679- the best service department any
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BUYING: Gold & Silver, watches,
sterling silver, flatware, antique jewelry, diamonds, coins, paying top
price. Golden Classics Jewelry. 816380-6325z
14217 - 07 SATURN ION 3: Only
27,200 miles! Tilt, cruise, power windows, locks & mirrors. The perfect
car. Extra clean! Sale price $10880.
Jim Falk Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660885-2277 www.jimfalk.com We have
WANTED TO BUY Guns, one or the best service department any
small collection. 660-643-7320/660- where!!! b
679-1223.
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14220 - 08 PONTIAC G6 GXP: Only
WILDBLUE SATELLITE SPEED 10,500 miles. Leather, moon roof.
INTERNET: It’s fast, affordable and Big beautiful wheels. Like brand
available in rural areas without ty- new. Sale price $18,825. Jim Falk
ing up your phone line. Call Satire Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277
Satellite Systems and ask how you www.jimfalk.com We have the best
can get hi-speed internet. 866-994- service department any where!!!
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installation and $50 off equipment.
14139 - 08 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX:
WANTING TO BUY:Ranch style Very special car! Only 15,508 miles!!
house in Butler. Need approximately Loaded & beautiful. Like brand new
1500-2000 sq ft, double garage, Sale priced $13,950. Jim Falk Mobasement a plus. 660-679-4398.
tors, Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277,
www.jimfalk.com. We have the best
WANTED: Worn out derelict or oth- service department anywhere.b
erwise dead riding mowers, especially Sears-Craftsman, Murray and 14225 - 08 Cadillac STS. Now here’s
Poulan. Rom’s Reworks, ‘H’-Hwy. a car!! Luxury Sports Edition. V-8,
east, Butler, Mo. 660-679-5807.
Navigation. You get the idea. Only
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9,500 miles!! Performance, style,
luxury. show car. Like brand new!!
FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Oak, Lo- Original Sticker Price $56,305, Sale
cust and hedge $100 per cord. 816- Price $33,850. Jim Falk Motors,
297-8727.
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Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2267 www.jimfalk.com. We have the best service
WANTED TO BUY:Old US coins, In- department anywhere!!
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dian head pennies and silver coins
before 1964. Call Robert 660-679- 14228 - 08 Pontiac Vibe. Tilt, cruise,
4142.
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defroster. Power window, locks &
mirrors. Vesatile, good looking, ecoNOTICE: Hudson Township is ac- nomical!! Excellent condition. Sale
cepting bids for 2009 rock hauling. Priced $14,977. Jim Falk Motors,
We reserve the right to reject any Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2267 www.jimand all bids. Bids can be sent to falk.com. We have the best service
Buddy Butler, Rt 3 Box 43, Appleton department anywhere!!
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14229 - 07 GMC ACADIA SLT.
FOR SALE: A 500 gallon Propane Only 28,928 miles!! Heated leather,
tank, liquid fill hose and valve, $600. loaded. traction control. Auto climate
500 gallon fuel tank with pump $300. control, front & rear. Excellent condiCall 660-679-4638. 2a26
tion!!! Sale Price $24,770. Jim Falk
Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277
FOR SALE: Pine Shavings, bagged, www.jimfalk.com. We have the best
easy picking, horse quality. LaCygne service department anywhere!!
area. 785-587-78403b26
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REDNECK TREE ORNAMENTS out
on display. Check them out. Corner
Hardware, 107 W. Ohio, 660-6794481.
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8460A - 08 CHEVY Trailblazer LS.
Only 16,400 new car trade in miles!!!
Running boards power, everything.
Very nice looking! Nearly new!! Sale
Price $15,250. Jim Falk Motors,
NEEDED, TIRES: 1250-33”-16.5. Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277 www.jimMud and snow for old truck. Not fan- falk.com We have the best service
cy, just cheap. 16” will work if tires department any where!!
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come with wheels. 913-352-6580 or
913-980-4381.
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14206 08 Chevy HHR LS. Full electric assist! Like brand new. Sale
YES:We buy, sell and trade antiques Price $12,990. Jim Falk Motors,
and collectibles. The Dusty Attic, Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277 www.jim813 North Orange, Butler, Missouri. falk.com We have the best service
660-679-9911. Open 10 a.m. - 5 department any where!!
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p.m. everyday.
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14245 08 Chevy Impala LT Power
everything! Excellent condition!!
Sale Price $13,650. Jim Falk Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277
WANTED:Junk or abandoned cars, www.jimfalk.com We have the best
trucks, buses, scrap metal piles, alu- service department any where!!
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wheels. 660-643-7320, cell 660679-1223.
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14218A - 08 CHEVY MALIBU. Only
800 miles. New body style!! The car
REFLEX SPRAY-IN BEDLINERS: that’s winning all the awards. Power
Best appearance, most flexible, everything. Like brand new!! Sale
don’t pay dealer’s markup. Call Joe Price $17,988. Jim Falk Motors,
816-250-2462.
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Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277 www.jimfalk.com We have the best service
LOOKING FOR A REBUILDER? department any where!!
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Call Bill Marr at Bill Marr Motors,
660-679-3424.
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8466A - 07 Chevy Colorado Extended Cab LT. What a find!!! New
WANTING TO BUY:Cars for scrap car trade in. Only 2,657 miles!!! Full
metal, small cars, full size, vans, power & automatic. Let’s just call it
pickups. Old rusted discs, plows, new!! Sale price $15,775. Jim Falk
etc. scrap metal piles, batteries, Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277
catalytic converters, paying cash in www.jimfalk.com. We have the best
advance. 660-643-7320 or 660-679- service department anywhere!!
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many personalized gifts that
are quick to create, fun to
give and receive, and affordable for even the most frugal
of us.
Many options are available for less than $10.
“Santa might be a bit
strapped for cash, but that
doesn’t mean stockings
should be stuffed with less
meaningful gifts,” says John
Perez, CEO of RPI (www.
rpiprint.com), which handles
the manufacturing and fulfillment for consumer printon-demand products for
many of the leading ecommerce photo product Web
sites. “This year, photo and
memory books are extremely
popular, and can be created
for under $5. What could be
more affordable than that?”
Perez points to five fabulous gift finds for under $10:
• Personalized stationery
packs: Choose coordinating designs for notebooks,
notepads and note cards to
create a personalized stationery gift pack. Spiral bound
notebooks come with a personalized cover and page options including designs for a
wedding planner, baby book
and a day planner. Stationery
notepads and note cards also
make great hostess gifts and
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Taylor’s first deer
While hunting Nov. 22 in southwest Bates County, Taylor McMurphy, bagged his first deer, an 8-pointer. He
is the son of Scott and Marcia McMurphy of Butler.–
Submitted.
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An 8 pointer for Chance
Chance Gregory, 13, Amoret with the 8-point buck
he shot while hunting on a family farm near Pleasant
Gap on Nov. 16.—Submitted.
Parental alert:
Check ratings on
Knapp family off to Kenya gift computers
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party favors. Snapfish by HP
(www.snapfish.com) offers
notebooks and notepads for
$7.99-9.99, and note cards
for as little as $1.08 apiece.
• Photo books: Make the
perfect brag book gift for
Grandpa and Grandma by
showcasing a grandchild’s
artwork or school photos.
You can create a mini photo
book with 12 double-sided
full-photo pages online at
Walgreens (http://photo.walgreens.com) for $5.99 per
book.
• Memory books: Make
a softbound memory book
with your favorite holiday
recipes or carols at Wal-Mart
(www.walmart.com) for only
$3.88.
• Calendars: Mark the dates
for birthdays, anniversaries
or other significant events
with photos from throughout the year. Not only will
personalized calendars help
recipients remember special
occasions, but they remind
loved ones that you’re thinking of them for the next 365
days. Calendars are available
at Costco (www.costco.com)
for $9.99 each.
• Stickers and seals: With
personalized photos and/or
text, adhesive stickers add
a personal touch to holiday
greetings as envelope seals
or to decorate gift packages.
Buy one sheet of 20 stickers
from Costco for only $2.99.
We were very happy to
have with us today at worship and fellowship, the
Knapp family. Mike, Kathy
and daughter Abby came
to join us in worship and it
was good to be with them
once more. We missed the
presence of their son but he
wanted to be with his best
cousin today.
Next year the Knapp family have volunteered to spend
time in Africa and help in
Kenya. They hope to meet
a young teenage girl named
“Zapcra.” They have volunteered to help make her life
better and help with her education. Their church group
has an area where “Zapora”
lives that they will visit
and help. An old friend and
neighbor from this area, Chad
Cooper, happens to be the
youth leader for their church
group. A very exciting, once
in a lifetime trip. May God
lead and watch over them.
It is also a blessing to have
Zelda back with us. She was
called away due to her aunt
passing and she had to travel
quite a ways to get there. She
is back, safe and sound, and
with us once more.
Sunday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m.
Fifth Sunday Singspiration at
Passaic Church. Bring your
thankful mind and a song in
your heart, come enjoy the
fellowship.
How does this happen?
Let us all pray for our neighbor, David Cook’s return. A
safe and happy return.
Happy birthday to Milton
Taylor from the congregation at the Virginia Mission
Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Duard R.
Myers went to dinner at Captain D’s fish diner in Harrisonville the other night. No
special reason, except Momma likes fish. Ha! Ha!
This roller coaster we are
on of the cold and warm days
can cause you colds and other sicknesses so be careful
out there, bundle up!
I am so blessed to be retired during the cold weather,
even though I am bothered by
arthritus I can stay in where
it is warm.
I am finding out you get to
enjoy what God has provided
if you just slow down a bit.
I want to say thank you
all, for reading my article
and I wish you all a very happy and family filled holiday
this Thanksgiving day. I am
very happy to have been your
neighbor for over 40 years,
loved every bit of it.
I marvel at how God talks
to us in so many ways every
day. Sometimes I get to enjoy
the messages that God sends
to our brothers and sisters as
they share with us the messages God has sent to them.
I thank Helen, Hazel and
Dale Crowly for the responsive reading “For These I am
Thankful” and for the foot
note especially, an added
blessing. The Virginia Mission holds church services,
every Sunday 11 a.m.; Bible
study and choir, Wed. Eve. 7
p.m.
Sunday specials: The
Mission Trio, “Where he
lead me I will follow”;
DiAnna Beatty, “America’s
first Thanksgiving;” Kathy
Knapp, “Hello from Kenya
S. Africa”; Ruthie, piano,
“Thanksgiving Day”. Message by Rev. Pat, the first
Thanksgiving in the colony
of Plymouth.
Our prayer requests, Beth
and Ronnie Pyle, the safe
return of David Cook, Jill,
cheryl McKee and the McKee family, Chip and his problems, Kobe Black a special
little boy to our community,
Mary Ford, her mother and
Jefferson City • As the holiday season approaches,
the Missouri Attorney General’s Office is urging parents and other consumers to check the Entertainment
Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating before purchasing computer or video games as gifts.
The rating symbol is located on the lower front of
the game box and informs consumers of the age group
for whom the product is appropriate. There are six different categories:
• Early Childhood (EC), denoting games which may
be suitable for ages 3 and older;
• Everyone (E), which may be suitable for ages 6
and older;
• Teen (T), which may be suitable for ages 13 and
older;
• Mature (M), which may be suitable for ages 17 and
older; and
• Adult (A), which may be suitable for adults only.
In addition, the content description - which is located
in the black and white box on the back of the package
- gives consumers detailed information in terms of violence, sexual themes and language. If there is no box,
the rating board believes the content does not require
comment.
The Attorney General’s Office says shoppers need
to make sure they understand what’s in the games their
kids will be playing, just as they know what movies
they see and books they read. The ESRB age ratings
and content descriptions provide consumers with the
details they need to decide what games are right for
them. Game shoppers are urged to use these ratings this
holiday season and throughout the year.
According to the Entertainment Software Association, 40 percent of Americans expect to purchase a
computer or video game this year, and a majority of
those games are purchased during the holiday shopping
season.
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her niece, Aaron Morris, Carol
Goforth, the Stacey Thomas
family, Curtis Smith, Pat and
son, Warren, Patsy Withrow,
Mary Lee Schubert, Mike
Knapp’s, stepfather, Mary
Barnhill, all our unspoken
prayers, our armed forces,
our nation, our leaders, our
world.
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T
No ‘Taps’ just yet
for the GOP
he aftermath of the Nov. 4 general election
continues—in some quarters—to bleat out the
demise of the Republican Party, which took some severe hits, particularly on the national level. About all
that is left is the blowing of “Taps” to put the GOP
six feet under, so it is declared.
Strictly as a non-partisan observation, nothing could be further from the truth. While Barack
Obama’s stunning victory over John McCain is not
to be discounted, for he staged a vigorous, highly organized campaign, it must be taken into account that
many who gave Obama the benefit of the doubt did
so because of their frustration over the inept present
administration, fearing that eight years with McCain
at the helm would actually be eight more years of the
Bush-Cheney doctrine.
So, with the election of Obama-Biden, many Republican heads rolled in the Congress, giving the
Dems a decided majority in Washington.
But harken back to political history. The sinking feeling of disappointment swept through the
Democratic ranks when Eisenhower, Nixon, Ford,
Reagan and the Bushes took up occupancy in the
White House—and vice-versa—when the likes of
Roosevelt, Truman, Kennedy, Johnson, Carter and
Clinton were elected,
Locally and statewide, the GOP scored impressive
wins Nov. 4, to-wit: Kinder, Lager, Pearce, Largent,
Fisher and Pike.
It may take awhile—as has always been the case—
the pendulum will swing back to the opposite side as
the defeated party regroups and comes roaring back.
At some point down the line the pendulum will swing
back, then swing back, and back again and again in
favor of the Republicans or Democrats.
Love it or hate it, that’s the way politics in Americs works.
War memorial concerns
Sadly, time and presumably vandalism have taken
a toll of the war veteran markers on the courthouse
yard located to the immediate east of the Doughboy
Statue. The names of military personnel who have
served in several wars were lovingly affixed to pay
tribute to the many from this immediate area who
wore the uniforms of our country.
Upon close inspection, several of the individual
name plates are now missing. Obviously this should
be looked into as soon as possible.
Thoughts and prayers
Shock and concern hovers over this immediate
area in connection with the sudden disappearance of
David Cook. The native of the Ballard community
and present resident of Amsterdam vanished as of
last Wednesday without any trace, prompting a nationwide missing persons alert. Thoughts and prayers
go out to David and his family at this time, with all
hoping for a positive solution.
‘Golden Toe’ paid
The Delozier family would like to thank
the citizens of Bates County and Butler,
Mo., for their support of “Golden Toe”
(Dustin Delozier) in his efforts to collect
the prize money ($5,000) for his outstanding kick (halftime of Sept. 19 Bears football game). We would like to let everyone
know that the matter is now complete. The
Butler school system is not out any money
“Golden Toe” for the prize. Insurance policies ended up
paying for this event without any negative effect on the
Butler school system. We thank all of you for your endless
support, FOX 4 for its interest and coverage and Tom Addleman of the Addleman Law Firm for assisting our family
in this matter. Sincerely—Wayne Delozier.
D
on’t remember how a goat
became the topic of conversation between the main
course and dessert, but a friend at
a table across the aisle at a local
eatery expounded on an unusual
scenario involving a “Mr. Billy.”
This story-teller seems to have
a nack for recalling incidents, both
routine and sometimes bizarre that
happened right here in our fair city.
“Do remember the guy and his
wagon and his goat?” he asked.
GOAT...WAGON...something
about it has a familiar ring, I thought
to myself, but couldn’t readily nail
it down.
“When was that?” I wanted to
know.
“Oh, I’d say thirty, maybe thirtyfive years ago,” he responded. “I’m
surprised you didn’t cover it for the
paper.”
“Hmmm. Tell me more.”
“I can see it like it was yesterday,” he continued. “This character
Xpressions
C.A. Moore
rode around town in a little wooden
wagon...that was pulled by a goat.
“A goat, huh?”
“YEP, THIS was quite a sight.
He really didn’t cause any undue
commotion nor endangered the
public. It was just fun to watch him
go by in his wagon.”
Then I thought, there has to be a
punch line to all of this, which the
friend is never without.
“That is,” he paused, “until one
evening he (not the goat) showed up
drunk, and no one wants any part of
a drunk driver.”
I asked him what happened then.
“Pretty soon the cops showed up
Airport runway–Almost ready
P
aving of the Butler airport
runway was completed
Wednesday, the 19th, only
one week later than expected. However, enthusiasm for finishing the
work waned in the chilly winds that
arrived at the end of the week.
So, at press time the airport
remained closed, discomfiting many
who depend on access to skies. The
clean-up work, shoulder filling and
painting of stripes and numbers
won’t take long, as soon as motivation spurs action.
Who needs an airport? Everyone, in various ways. Like any
roadway, it’s a path into our community, connecting us to a larger
world. Close it off, and there’s one
less means of access, leaving us
isolated on a remote island as far
as air travelers are concerned. Just
this week, I had a call from a man
who stops at Butler to refuel on long
cross-country trips, confirming that
we had fuel. Yes, I said, there’s fuel
here, but no runway. Who knows
what benefit we might have reaped
from this occasional visitor that we
turned away.
Blue
Yonder
LeRoy Cook
Another call was from a person
searching for a landing spot to aid
in last week’s hunt for a missing
person. Sorry, we had to tell him,
the runway is closed. Fortunately,
the Missouri Highway Patrol’s MD500E turbine helicopter was able to
make pickups here, because the field
remained legally open for rotorwing traffic.
The support activity at the
airport is throttled back, of course.
Student flying is on hold, which
means skills are atrophying from
disuse. J.R. Aviation’s fuel sales are
nil, while its fixed expenses continue, and Spencer Aircraft’s clients
aren’t able to move aircraft in and
out of the shop on schedule. Even
some aircraft sales are on hold,
Sears and our military troops
A company that deserves our support during these difficult days.
How does Sears treat its employees who are called up for
military duty? Amazing when you think of how long the Iraq
war has lasted and they haven’t withdrawn from their commitment to their employees in the military.
By law, they are required to hold their jobs open and
available, but nothing more. Usually, people take a big pay
cut and lose benefits as a result of being called up.
Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in salaries and
maintaining all benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for all called-up reservist employees for up to
two years.
Sears is an exemplary corporate citizen and should be recognized for its contribution. I suggest we all shop Sears and
be sure to find a manager to tell them why we are there so the
company gets a positive reinforcement it so well deserves!
I decided to check this before I sent it forward. So I sent
the following e-mail to the Sears Customer Service Department: “I received this e-mail and I would like to know if it is
true. If it is, the internet may have just become one very good
source of advertisement for your company. I know I would
go out of my way to buy products from Sears instead of another store for a like item, even if it’s cheaper at that store.”
This is their answer to my e-mail: “Dear customer: Thank
you for contacting Sears. The information is factual. We appreciate your positive feedback. Sears regards service to our
country as one of the greatest sacrifices our young men and
women can make. We are happy to do our part to lessen the
burden they bear at this time.”
Please pass this on to all your friends. Sears needs to be
recognized for this outstanding contribution and we need to
show them as Americans, we do appreciate what they are
doing.
Christmas shopping has already started. Could we each
buy at least one thing at Sears this year. Sincerely,
—Rodney Rom, rural Butler.
Told Him to ‘butt out’
Tell me how our worse than broke Nation could give $700
billion to rescue Wall Street, another $700 for the banks to
survive from their bad judgement and the automobile companies are standing in line for their cut of the bail out. Will
China, Korea, the Camden Islands...whoever we have been
able to borrow money from, give us that much more credit?
I wish someone would subsidize my bad judgement at
the going rate...after they use this up, what will make them
survive? The banks won’t be doing much business in the
housing market. Automobile companies will still have to
compete with overseas and off-shore business. Most of us
will have to drive the old car anyway.
The Fannies and Freddies, Lehman Brothers, Merill
Lynch, the whole crew at least will have time to regroup before the CEOs vote themselves some more millions in bonus
and they go bankrupt anyway.
While we are dispensing their billions I wish they would
give back to the Social Security fund that they borrowed,
and have been telling us is going bankrupt for years. With
interest would not hurt.
I am afraid that “only God can help us now,” and we have
already told him to “butt out.”
—Thelma Wheatley, Butler.
and threw him in jail,” he said.
“WHAT ABOUT the goat?” I
pleaded. “You don’t just let a goat
hitched to a wagon trot off down the
street as if nothing had happened.”
“No, absolutely no,” he said.
“The cops didn’t know what else to
do so they put the goat in jail too.”
I wish I’d of had the presence of
mind to suggest that by nature goats,
per se´ are known to be hygienically
challenged and in all likelihood the
head-butter in question was placed
in solitary confinement.
End of story. Pass the sugar,
please.
****
I EXTEND my personal thanks
to those news contributors who
responded to our notice of an earlier
than usual deadline this week because of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Realizing stepping things up a
day can be an inconvenience all the
way around, our hats are off to you
and you and you for your cooperation.
pending a usable runway.
The sooner the field can get open,
the better for everyone.
This coming Sunday being the
traditional fly-out meeting for the
Fliars Club, it would be appropriate
to summon all airheads to the Butler
airport ramp at 0700 hours, whereupon a decision can be made about
heading out for breakfast. That is, of
course, if there’s an airport open to
fly from.
For the week’s brain-teaser,
we wanted to know the replacement cost of a B-2 bomber, as seen
regularly over the Butler VOR. Ron
Phillips, who’s actually sat in a B-2
cockpit, says $1.2 billion, while
Barbara Hobson calls it $2 billion,
due to inflation. The real answer is-there is no answer; the 20 remaining
B-2s can’t be replaced because the
line was shut down by Congress,
a move which ran the cost of each
plane out of sight if you figure in the
development expense.
Okay, for next week, tell us the
location of the Butler airport turnip
patch. Honest, we do have one.
You better not drink,
you better not drive,
you better watch out,
we’re telling you why
Jefferson City • If you want to arrive alive this holiday season, don’t drink and drive. A drunk driving arrest
could cost you thousands of dollars in fines, court costs
and lawyers fees that can really cut into your holiday
budget. If you’re convicted of a DWI you could also
lose your license, lose your job and even spend time behind bars. You drink and drive, you lose. This holiday
season law enforcement officers across Missouri will
be cracking down on drunk drivers to save lives on our
roads. In 2007, 74 people died from the Thanksgiving
holiday through Christmas; 14 were killed in a crash
that involved an impaired driver.
“Holiday traffic is always heavier than normal, and
there are many festivities. Drivers should be extra cautious and never drive after they’ve been drinking,” said
Leanna Depue, Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety
executive committee chair. “Make a plan before you go
and stick with it.”
To further cut down on impaired driving fatalities,
law enforcement units are adding emphasis to nabbing
DWI offenders. One example is the Joplin Police Department, which recently added a full-time DWI unit
with two officers devoted to catching impaired drivers
and two new vehicles clearly marked with their mission. This is just one of the many examples of work the
coalition supports to increase DWI enforcement this
holiday season and decrease impaired driving fatalities
and injuries.
The coalition will be running a radio and Internet
ad campaign across the state Nov. 24 – Dec. 21 to urge
drivers not to drink and drive this holiday season. Each
message portrays the consequences of an impaired
driving conviction.
If you suspect a drunk driver or have a roadside
emergency, call 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cell phone
for assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
We are all part of the solution. Please consider the
following tips:
• Don’t risk it – if you plan to drive, don’t drink.
• Encourage safe driving behaviors among family,
friends and co-workers.
• Choose a designated driver before partying. A designated driver is someone who drinks NO alcohol at
all.
• Take mass transit, a taxicab or ask a friend to drive
you home if you have no designated driver and no other
means of transportation.
• Party hosts should include alcohol-free beverages
for designated drivers.
• Spend the night where the activity is being held if
no other safe options exist. DO NOT DRIVE INTOXICATED.
• Report impaired drivers to law enforcement.
• Always wear your safety belt – it’s your best defense against an impaired driver.
16 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, November 28, 2008
•Butler Elementary honor roll
FROM PAGE 11
J’Nessa Elle’, Gustin Caden
Andrew, Hawkins Lexcee Lynnemarie, Hobbs Trevor Kent, Hopkins Kylee Renee’, Hubbard Angelique Elizabeth, Jacobs Katelyn
Rosemary, Ketron Chelsey Lorraine, Lewis Anthony Michael,
Long Samantha Elizabeth, Long
Sarah Michelle, Melton Jake Allen, Miller Schanda Lynette, Moreland Couy Wilson, Otter Alexandra Leigh, Parker Raymond,
Patterson Kenneth Ray, Reed
Wesley Alan, Register Kyla Jean,
Riling Caleb Charles, Rolph Jadan Elizabeth, Schwab Stephanie
Marie, Shipley Jacob Ty, Snethen
Savanna Kay, Steward Richard
Michael K, Stump Seth Charles,
Swatosh Alexander Michael,
VanVoorst Aziah Abrahm, Webb
Nicole Lynn, White Anna Marie
Frances
Grade 4: Alcorn Austin James,
Borland Andrew William, Burris
Callie Mae, Carleton Kaylee Starr,
Castro Maria Guadalupe, Clowers
Christopher Allen, Crews Amber
Marie, Davis Reid Hadley, Dodds
Blayde Mason Lloyd, Gaylord
Duane Alan, George Ryan Christopher, Hayes Mason Lee, Hill
Kenyon Bryce, Lawrence Keegan
Marie, Ledesma Alicia Dalaine,
Little Bryan Mason, McGee Dylan Michael, Meyer Alyssa Drew,
Platt Tessa Lynn, Reed Justin Michael, Ross Jolynn, Schrock Kenna Marie, Simms Jenna Nynaeve,
Smading Tylor Mae, Stone Matthew Cameron, Tarvin Johnathan
Wayne, Thomas Travis Howard,
Webb Eddie Christine, West Dakotah Alaxander, Wolford Carson
Levi Richard
Grade 5: Bennett Caitlyn Rose,
Besendorfer Marvin Dale, Burch
Zachery Tyler, Burgess Benjamin
Wayne, Cox Hailey Lynn, Durnell Austin Jeen, Graham Logan
Christopher, Hawkins Dustin Allen, Jacobs Kelsey Renee, Kalleck
Ty Logan, Lee Halle Carol, Miller
James Keagan, Morris Timothy
John, Parker Donnie Ray, Peters
Jon Austin, Plumb Megan Deann,
Ragan Chelsea Maria, Reno Blake
Hale, Seward Kyle Brice, Shaffer
Jeremy Lee, Shine Wesley Robert, Sims Miranda Lee Ann, Smith
Rozetta Darlene, Snethen Eric
Kyle, Spencer Kaylin Ann, Stump
Aidan Oneal, Thompson Devin
Dawayne, Triebel Haylee Nicole,
Trinkle Ashley Sue, VanHorn Dalton Wayne, Ward Mikinzie Belle,
Warfield David Roy
Grade 6: Agnew Madison Renee, Aizawa Mika Sue, Anderson
Justice Sierra, Bennett Alyssa
Cheyenne, Boonstra Harlan Andrew, Boulais Kyle Sean, Breiner
Aleesha Kay, Burris Skyla Tarese,
Chandler Kara Raann, Chandler
Krista Dawn, Cooper Kayle Patricia, Diederich Adam Michael,
Donovan Jesse Lee, George
Katelynn Renee, Heckadon Hali
Leanne, Henry Katherine Ann,
Hobbs Abbie Kay, Hockaday Allison Nicole, Hopkins Levi Anthony, Hubbard Brandon Lester,
Hubbard Daryl Lee, Humbard
Sarah Michelle, Irwin Whitney
Nicole, Jackson Willie Lee, Jennings Josie Renae, McGee Tori
Renae, McGrew Matthew Joseph,
McPeek Morgan Theresa, Mead
Baylor Scott, Morse David Austin, Quigg Conner Joseph, Rodriguez Eduardo, Sargent John Baustin, Smading Savannah Kaite,
Stephens Amanda Sue, Thomas
Alexandria Renee, Wainscott
Garrett Boone, Waters Justen D,
Wicks Jayson Adam, Zangi Kristine Ashley Sky.
Counselor’s Corner
Marcia Rader, Butler R-5 High School Counselor
For more information go to the Butler School District Website www.butler.k12.mo.us and look for Counselor’s Corner under Departments on the left
side of the page.
Upcoming activities/events include:
Career Fair at BHS for 7th -12th grade students – December 5
Reminder: Students do not have to wait until the day scholarships are
due to turn them in. The sooner you get them in the better for our office.
Scholarships/Deadlines
The Ellis Foundation Scholarship accepting applications now online at
www.theellisfoundation.org................ (Butler High School application code
is BMOH09)
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program – Apply online at www.usbank.
com/studentbanking
Missouri University of Science & Technology of Rolla Chancellor’s
Scholarship – December 1, 2008
SAE Engineering Scholarship – December 1, 2008
Country Mart Scholarship – Registration postmark deadline December
15, 2008
AXA Achievement Scholarship – postmark by December 15, 2008
Elks National Foundation 2009 Most Valuable Student Scholarship
(State/Local also) – January 5, 2009
2009 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest www.jfklibrary.
org –Jan. 10 2009
Gates Millennium Scholars Program www.gmsp.org – January 12,
2009
The McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship – January 15,
2009
Mensa Educational and Research Foundation Scholarship Essay Contest
– postmark deadline Jan. 15, 2009
LEAP Scholarship – January 31, 2009
Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business (MU) Business Scholarships
– February 1, 2009
Burger King Scholars Program apply online www.bk.com/scholars February 2, 2009
2008 KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program online at www.kfcscholars.org –
February 10, 2009
Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship – February 15, 2009
Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship – February 15, 2009
Opal M. Huffman Memorial Scholarship – March 6, 2009
(this scholarship is for Bates County residents under the age of 25 with
a high school diploma or GED, enrolled in postsecondary education)
American Legion Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship – April 1,
2009
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship – April 15, 2009
Urban Flight and Rural Needs Scholarship – April 15, 2009
American Legion Scholarships – April 20, 2009
Students should check with the college they are applying to about departmental scholarships. Most of these require a separate application and can be
found on the college’s website.
Johnson & Wales University will host an informational meeting on Monday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Kansas City Sports Complex
Hotel (across from Kauffman Stadium). Seating is limited. Interested students should register by contacting Wendy Dintino at 1-816-645-3562 or
wdintine@admissions.jwu.edu.
The Elaine Chapin Memorial Scholarship will provide funds to support
the post-secondary education of an individual(s) impacted by multiple sclerosis, either directly or as a family member. To receive an application you
need to email a request to elainememorial@sbcglobal.net. Applications are
accepted January 1st through May 31st.
Butler R-5 School
Career Fair Dec. 5
Butler R-5 School District
will hold its seventh biannual
Career Fair Friday, Dec. 5 at
the Butler Junior-Senior High
School. The three-hour event
will begin at 8:30 a.m. for all
Butler students in grades 7
through 12.
In preparation of the event,
Mrs. Nancy Sutton and Mrs.
Marcia Rader, Butler R-5
Counselors, conducted a survey of all student to allow
them to rank and identify their
current top six career choices
from a field of 75 careers. The
results were tallied and the
task of obtaining presenters
representing the various selected careers began. This task
was accomplished through
the combined efforts of the
members of the Butler R-5
Guidance Advisory Council;
Carol Hedrick, Guidance Department Secretary, and the
Guidance Department Student
Office Assistances which consist of Mallory Nelson, Shanya
Serna, Lee McLain and Jalyn
Rosier.
Members of the council include: Co-chairpersons-Nancy
Sutton, counselor grades 5-8
and Marcia Rader, high school
counselor; Pam Jennings, elementary Counselor; Alan
Stauffacher, district superintendent; Greg Sewell, high
school principal; Pam Hedger,
curriculum director; Chris
Hudson, student success center director; Linda McEwain
and Brad Stephens, Butler R-5
Board Members; Robin Colburn, Daphne McClure, Angie
Clarke, Larry Beckham, and
Carmen Behringer, faculty
members; Lois Myers, retired
Butler R-5 counselor; Gayle
Warden, Bates County Memorial Hospital; and Marsha
Mead and Lisa Todd, parent/
Butler R-5 Staff and Jennifer
Heiman and Teresa Teeman,
parents.
Based on student surveys,
445 junior and senior high
students have been scheduled
to attend four of the 125 fortyminute career sessions. During
the 40-minute session, the pre-
Relaxing with Santa
Santa Claus welcomed scores of ladies Monday evening during the Chamber of Commerce “Girls Night Out” shopping spree in downtown Butler, including (from left) Amy McVey, her sister-in-law Melissa McVey and mother-in-la
Patsy McVey.—Staff photo.
senter will inform a group of
approximately 20 students concerning the tasks, responsibilities, and characteristics of their
specific career. The necessary
working conditions, training
and education, demand for the
job, beginning salaries, range
of salaries, and related occupations will also be discussed.
The students will be given the
opportunity to ask questions
of the presenter regarding his
or her career. Students will
be expected to record specific
information learned at each of
their four career sessions to use
in a follow-up writing activity,
as well as in further career and
educational planning.
Following is a list of careers and
the presenters for the 2008 Butler
R-5 Career Fair:
Accountant – , Dana McIntire &
Tiffany Banks, Troutt Beeman &
Co.
Advertising/Marketing – Melody Thorton, FM 92
Air Force/Aircraft Pilot – Sgt.
Will Smith
Architect- Nathan Rapp
Army – Sgt. John Boonyakiti
Artist – Donna Thomas
Auto Body Repair – Robert
Hall, UTI
Auto Technician – Monty Miller,
Lincoln Tech
Bank Management – Rusty
Hamilton, Community First Bank
Builder – Steve Hubbard, Hubbard Construction
Business Management – Ruth
Durst, Durst & Associates
Childcare/Preschool
Teacher
– Barbara Morgan, Butler R-5 Elementary School
Chiropractor - Dr.Andy Minor,
DC, Family Chiropractic Care
Computer Aided Drafting – Glorianna Glover, ITT
Computer Information Systems
– Jim Teeman, Butler High School
Conservation and Natural Resources- Ryan Frohling, USDA-National Resource Conservation
Service
Construction Management –
Glorianna Glover, ITT
Cosmetologist - Shelly HoughHooper, Shelly’s RailRoad Salon
Dentist – Dr. Bill Mollenhour,
DDS
Diesel Engine Mechanic – Alan
Cardozo, WyoTech
Electrical Lineman – Clint Bennett, Osage Valley Electric
Electrician – Harley Page – HP
Electric
Elementary Teacher – Mindy
Hubbard, Butler Elementary School
Emergency Medical TechnicianKelly Phillips Paramedic CCEMTP,
Bates County Memorial
Hospital
Event Planner – April Noe, Independent Consultant
Farmer/Farm Manager – Brent
Bettels & Beverly Burch
Fashion Merchandising – Dr.
Lynn Alkire & Melissa Abner, University of Central MO
Fashion Retail – Piper Bettels,
What to Wear
Firefighter - Doug McGuire,
Belton Fire Department
Food Service Management –
Miles Umstattd, Sonic
Forensic Science/Crime Investigator – Dr. Greg Etter, University of
Central MO
Game Designer – Kelly Seuferling & Matt Killday, DeVry
Graphic Arts and Design – Rob
Musick, Signs by Robby
Heavy Equipment Operator –
Wade Moss, North Central Kansas
Tech Center
Highway Patrolman – Sgt. Scott
Meyer, Missouri State Highway Patrol
Insurance Agent – Danny Robinson, American Family Insurance
Investment /Financial Mgr. –
Brad Stephens, Principal Financial
Group
Juvenile Officer – Anissa Shippy-Fischer, Bates County Juvenile
Office
Lab Technician – Bruce Baker,
Bates County Memorial Hospital
Lawyer – Harold Caskey, Caskey Hopkins Law Firm
Legal Secretary – Kay Caskey,
Caskey Hopkins Law Firm
Marines – Staff Sgt Christopher
McGinnis
Massage Therapist - Barbara
Brooks, Out Back Hair Shack
Mechanical Engineer – John
Nelson, Prairie Pride
MS/HS Teacher - Sheryl Hannah, Butler R-5 Junior-Senior High
School
Minister/Youth Minister – Lynn
Snapp, Immanuel Baptist Church
Music Technician – Jeff Sefton,
Butler Music
Navy – SS Jeremy Arndt
Nuclear Medicine - Brian
McVey, BHS,CNMT, Mid America
Isotopes, Inc.
Nurse Anesthetist – Tim Brannon, Bates County Memorial Hospital
Nurse, LPN/RN – Heidi Heiman, St Lukes
Nurse Practitioner – Katie Smith,
Cass County
Occupational
Therapist
–
Shawnda Davis, Bates County Memorial Hospital
Optometrist – Dr. Dave Miller,
Noe Miller & Miller
Pharmacist – David Eckert, Walmart Pharmacy
Physical Therapist – Kellie Davidson, PT, Bates County Memorial
Hospital
Physician/Family Practitioner Dr. Gerald Stanley Jr., MD, Associates in Family Care
Policeman - Lt. Randy Beshore,
Butler Police Department
Psychologist – Leann McKee,
Pollock Group
Radio/TV/Broadcasting – Melody Thorton, FM 92
Radiology Technician – Mallory
Taylor, Bates County Memorial
Hospital
Real Estate - Shannon Gepford,
MCI Financial Group
Social Worker – Sandy Cook,
Pathways
Speech Pathologist – Pam Craft,
Butler R-5 School District
Sports Broadcasting – Jim Damon & Shannon Gepford FM92
Sports Medicine – Scott Ridings,
Bates County Memorial Hospital
Taxidermist – Randy Pike
Truck Driver – Larry Winburn
Ultra Sound Technician - Teah
White RTMS, RUT, Bates County
Memorial Hospital
Veterinarian - Dr. Trent Callahan, DVM, Bates County Veterinary
Clinic
Vet Tech - Michelle Rotert,
RVT
Welder – Kyle Smith, Tulsa
Welding Institute
Wildlife Biologist – Ryan
Frohling, USDA-National Resource
Conservation Service
Guidance Department and the
Guidance Advisory Council
wish to thank, in advance, all
local businesses and presenters for volunteering their time
to provide this valuable educational and career opportunity
to our students. Our students
ARE our future. We appreciate
the support of both our school
and community as we prepare
students to become productive
citizens in the twenty-first century. Any questions regarding
the Career Fair should be directed to Marcia Rader, 660679-6121 Ext 255 or Nancy
Sutton, 660-679-6121 Ext
The Butler R-5 High School 209.
New Rotary member
Rotarian Gary Schowengerdt welcomes new member
Rob Fritts (right) into the Butler Rotary Club. Fritts
makes his home in Butler and is the Chief Financial
Officer and senior vice-president of Community First
Bank in Butler.—Rotary photo.