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aws are a lot like sausages...it’s better not
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Otto von Bismark
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Butler, Bates County
Missouri 64730
Including
Vol. 41
Tax
No. 03
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January 21, 2011
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Rep. Fisher
touts repeal
of Prop. B
Says it’s horribly flawed,
poorly written, vague
By Barney Fisher
State Representative
125th District
Since the passage of
Prop. B, I have received
three emails from constituents opposed to attempts by the upcoming
General Assembly to repeal or modify Prop. B.
While three is not very
many, those constituents
deserve an answer as the
furor over Prop. B continues statewide and there
is much sentiment in the
General Assembly to take
action against Prop. B.
To make my position
on Prop. B clear, I intend
to support any and all attempts to repeal or modify Prop. B for the following reasons:
1. Prop. B contains
at least one unconstitutional provision. Article
1, section 2 prohibits
government from denying Missourians the ability to pursue happiness
and “...the enjoyment of
the gains of their own industry...” In other words,
government is prohibited
from telling legitimate,
Rep. Barney Fisher
law abiding citizens of
business that their “pursuit” and “enjoyment” is
restricted. Government
cannot tell a doctor that
government thinks a doctor is seeing too many
patients.
Government
cannot tell a citizen that
government thinks the
citizen owns too many
cars; nor can government
tell legitimate dog breeders that they have too
many dogs.
2. The basic logic or
premise of Prop. B is horribly flawed and makes
no sense. The basic logic
is “Let’s make life hard
for puppy mill operators
by punishing and restricting those breeders who
abide by the law.” Puppy
mills operators have willfully disobeyed existing
statutes (The Animal
Care Facilities Act. 1994)
for 16 years, what makes
anyone think Prop. B is
going to compel them to
obey the law now? Are
we to believe that puppy
mill operators are going
to stampede to Jeff City
to pay for an operating license, sign-up for inspections, spend thousands of
dollars upgrading their
awful facilities, and suddenly treat their animals
humanely? When will we
learn that it is impossible
to legislate decency in
and evil out of anyone?
We have plenty of law
regarding puppy mills,
what we need more of
is enforcement. Enforcement is far more difficult
than legislating.
3. The last sentence
of paragraph 7 of Prop.
B reads, “Nothing in
this section shall be construed to limit hunting or
the ability to breed, raise,
or sell hunting dogs.”
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC),
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Vandals strike again
Some time Monday night vandals desecrated the
Debra Bledsoe Trail of Memories at the southwest
corner of the Aquatic Center park. Several concrete benches were knocked over plus a number
of metal standards bearing memorial nameplates
were bent and/or uprooted. This is the second incident of vandalism at this location.—Staff photo.
ately, the Butler City
Council has been
discussing parking
violations in the town’s
residential areas. Of major concern is parking in
yards of parkways, which
in itself presents a daunting challenge in defining,
allowing exceptions, and
above all, enforcement.
Code Enforcement Officer Dennis Rich has just
completed a town wide
study which is being presented to the mayor and
council members. Here
are some highlights from
Rich’s findings.
I believe the issue of
parking in the yard or
parkway is pretty much
widespread throughout the
community. I saw most of
the violations in the older
neighborhoods, especially
with smaller homes. I
didn’t see much if any in
the newer neighborhoods.
LAST WEEK’S SNOWFALL of about three inches was ample for a few
snow-people here and there. At 314 North Main, Butler, this creation had
a Kansas City Chiefs’ theme. As the News Xpress went to press, another
round of snow was predicted for this area.—Staff photo.
BRIEF BUT PRODUCTIVE
CITY COUNCIL SESSION
Public Input
The News Xpress
Tuesday evening’s Butler City Council meeting included several rounds of
constructive discussion on pressing issues while also taking care of business
on the agenda.
Councilman Doug Wix, chairman
of the finance committee, reported
figures are continuing to be reviewed
relative to finalizing the FY 2011-2012
budget, noting there is still work to be
done before deadline.
Second ward Councilman Thom
Burg reported the Citizens Neighborhood Pride Committee met Monday
evening during which a new job description was recommended for the
code enforcement officer. Progress is
encouraging, Burg said.
Parking regulations and parking in
front yard areas on front of residences
were again addressed. It is conservatively estimated there are approximate-
The City of Butler is recruiting volunteers from the community to serve on
an advisory committee with the City
and students from Drury University in
launching the “Butler Community Visioning Process.” The program, which
starts in the fall 2011-2012 semester, is
designed to develop and test conceptual ideas for the City of Butler’s community development following smart
growth planning principles. From 7 to
12 volunteers are needed—and soon. If
interested or if you wish to recommend
someone for this committee, call Mayor
Don Malan at 679-3400.
ly 200 violations of this type over town.
The City Owned Facilities committee
will be scheduling a meeting to further
Know Parking
Report shows about
200 in-yard violations
Violations seem to be more
common these locations.
One of the common factors seemed to be due to the
fact that most families today have multiple vehicles.
Often if 4 people live in a 2
or 3 bedroom house, they
all have a vehicle. Many of
the older homes only have
a one car garage or carport
if any at all. While there is
no excuse usually for parking across a sidewalk, there
doesn’t seem to be an easy
solution for where to put
multiple vehicles when a
family moves into a small
home.
The subject of parking
falls under at least 3 differ-
ent chapters of the Butler
City Code. Under Section
16, only vehicles defined
as unlicensed or disabled
are considered violations.
A disabled vehicle is defined as:
Damaged or disabled
vehicle means any vehicle
which is not registered or
is improperly registered
with the state, or which
has been inoperable for
more than forty-eight (48)
hours or is in such a state
of repair as to be inoperable. This does not include
such vehicle when such vehicle is on the premises of
a duly licensed automobile
repair or sales business, or
•SEE PAGE 3
in a duly licensed automobile junking yard.
A damaged or disabled
vehicle is not allowed
anywhere on the property
except in a fully enclosed
building or while behind a
fence which prohibits view
from any other property.
Vehicles of this nature are
considered
“nuisances”
and are dealt with according to the nuisance ordinance.
In reference to this
study we are primarily
concerned with licensed
vehicles in operating condition. Violations exist in
two areas within a property. First are vehicles that
have been parked in a yard
area of a property, second
are vehicles that have been
parked in a parkway or better defined as a street park.
Section 21-2 of the Butler
•SEE PAGE 2
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Views from the past...
FFA hosting chili (etc.) supper
Butler FFA Parents and Friends chili supper Friday,
Jan. 21, 5 to 7 p.m. in high school cafeteria. Chili,
vegetable soup, chicken noodle soup or hot dog/chili
dogs, pie and drink. Carry out available. Adults $5;
4-12, $3; under 3, free.
Tacos at Miami
Miami Project Prom taco salad, dessert and drink,
$5. Friday, Jan. 21, 5 p.m. Miami Eagles Courtwarming.
Song service invitation
Come and join the Amsterdam United Methodist
Church in a Song Service Sunday evening, Jan. 23
from 6 to 7. Hank Roberts and Landon Elmer will be
playing their guitars as we praise God in song. Chili,
soup and snacks will also be served.
Bake sale Saturday, the 29th
The United Methodist Church of Rockville announces that the Flame of God Sunday school class
will be hosting a Bake Sale at the Food Fair Supermarket in Appleton City Saturday, Jan. 29 from 8
a.m. - noon. All proceeds to support the mission project, Heifer International.
Reaping what was sown
Butler PD activity report
January 11
Officers made a traffic stop at West 52 and Sunset.
Driver arrested for driving while revoked.
Officers took a leave without pay from Conoco gas station.
January 12
Officers responded to the 400 block of South Delaware
on a possible disturbance call. Both parties admitted to arguing but neither is willing to sign a complaint.
January 13
Officers made a vehicle stop at Conoco during the
search of the vehicle Officers find a white powdery substance. The powder test positive for Cocaine. The driver
is arrested.
Officers works a one vehicle accident on H Highway just
east of Patty Ford Road.
January 14
Officers made a vehicle stop in the 100 block of West
Ohio. Officers located marijuana and driver was arrested.
Officers took a walk in report of harassment. Currently
under investigation.
Officers assisted the Division of Family Services on a
call at the Hill Top Trailer Court. During the search of the
residence officers found numerous types of paraphernalia.
One male subject was arrested.
January 15
Officers made a vehicle stop in the 300 block of North
Fulton. Driver is arrested for possession of an open container and minor in possession.
January 16
Officers took a runaway juvenile report in the 800 block
of South High. The juvenile is later located.
January 17
After an investigation officers issued a summons to the
Alley Pic and Pub for allowing minors inside the bar.
Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of South Delaware on a disturbance call. Both parties admitted to arguing but neither is willing to sign a complaint.
Officers made a vehicle stop on North Business 71.
Driver is arrested for driving while revoked.
Harvest time 1920s in Bates County is the title of this photo shared with our readers by Todd Hall of Amsterdam. Horsepower (real horsepower, that is) was much in evidence in all farming operations those days.
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.
Notice: We’re needing more photos for this feature
•200 in-yard
parking violations
FROM FRONT PAGE
City Code establishes and
defines a street park.
Sec. 21-2. Street parks-Established.
On every street where
there is a sidewalk, or where
there is a space used for
sidewalk or where sidewalk
lines are established, the
space between the outer
edge of the sidewalk line
and the gutter of the street
is hereby established as and
declared to be a park; and
in every alley where there is
no sidewalk or no sidewalk
line established, the space
between the property line of
each abutting property owner and the gutter of such alley is hereby established as
All District musicians
Five Butler Band Students were selected to perform in the West Central AllDistrict Band on Saturday, Jan. 8 at the University of Central Missouri. Having
auditioned in November, they had to memorize 13 scales and prepare various
musical excerpts. They performed under the direction of Dr. Andrew Mast from
Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. One of the pieces the band played
was a commissioned, programmatic piece depicting the 9/11 bombing of the
New York Twin Towers. The song was in Suite form and received an audience
standing ovation. The band members are from left, front row, Junior, Austin
Douty, 3rd chair of 6 French Horns, Junior, Sarah Miller, 11th chair clarinet of 24
clarinets, Sophomore, Robert Branson, 2nd chair trombone of 9 trombones. In
the second row, Sophomore, Sam Hammer, 5th chair Tuba of 6 tubas, Dr. Mast,
conductor and Senior, Evan Robinson, 8th chair trombone of 9 trombones.–
Submitted.
and declared to be a park;
and the spaces mentioned
above and established as and
declared to be parks shall
be hereafter reserved solely
and only for park purposes,
except as expressly provided
herein.
(Code 1969, § 25-2; Ord.
No. 670, § 1, 8-18-98)
Sec. 21-3. Prohibited
acts.
The ordinance applies
specifically to residential areas. Certain buildings used
for schools and other civic
gatherings, as well as some
businesses are exempt. The
law also seems to exempt the
rear portion of a residential
property that is located off
an alley.
Section 21-4 and 21-5 establish maintenance responsibility for lawn care and
snow removal of a street
park area. While this does
not actually pertain to parking… it does establish the
validity and importance of
street parks and their use.
Article v. Driveways
Sec. 21-135. Definitions.
Driveway shall mean any
access to private property
for vehicles that is located
within the public right-ofway.
Multiple family dwelling
driveway shall mean any
driveway serving a building
or buildings designed, constructed and used as a residence building(s) for three
(3) or more dwelling units;
the term includes cooperatives, condominiums, townhouses and apartments.
Person shall mean any
person, firm, partnership or
corporation.
Residential driveway shall
mean any driveway serving
one (1) or two (2) dwellings
other than a multiple-family
dwelling.
(Ord. No. 738, § 1, 9-1801)
We see in Section 21-135
that a driveway is defined as
the access to private property
that crosses a public right-ofway. This seems to indicate
the area between the edge
of the street and the inside
edge of the sidewalk. In this
case the sidewalk or area intended for a sidewalk would
actually become part of the
driveway, even though you
cannot park across a sidewalk.
In the event that a driveway is needed warranting
Local filings
BUTLER CITY COUNCIL
Ward 1: David Brown (incum.)
and Eugene Miller
Ward 2: Pat Simons (incum.)
Ward 3: Harold Weil (incum.)
Ward 4: Doug Wix (incum.)
BUTLER R-5 SCHOOL BOARD
Phillis Duda
Matt Goforth (incum.)
Michael Hill
Larry Anderson
Darin Wainscott
Brad Davis (incum.)
the new construction of a
driveway, or even if an existing driveway is repaired or
improved, a permit needs to
be obtained.
Section 21-137 outlines
construction standards as
well as the use and location
of a driveway. This section
also states that no property
is to have more than one
than one driveway unless
it is approved by the City
Administrator. (We see this
violation on many properties.) Section 21-137 f states
there shall be no entry or
exit from a property except
an approved driveway.
Sec. 21-138. Violations
and penalties.
(a) Any person who violates any provision of this
chapter or fails to comply
with the conditions set forth
in section 21-137, except
those granted a variance
according to section 21140, shall be fined not more
than five hundred dollars
($500.00) for each offense,
except with respect to multiple-family dwelling driveways or driveways serving
commercial sites, in which
case the penalty shall be no
more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense.
(b) Each day that a driveway exists in violation after
thirty (30) days’ written notice by certified mail from
the city clerk to the owner(s)
of the driveway shall be considered a separate offense.
Access to the road shall be
prohibited from any driveway constructed in violation
of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 738, § 1, 9-1801)
Section 21-141 states that
anytime a driveway is repaired or replaced it must
be brought up to the present code standards of being
constructed of concrete or
asphalt. Exceptions to this
rule require applying for a
variance. I see constant violations made on these rules.
Parking in the front yard
between the home and the
street, except parking in a
driveway, is prohibited.
It is obvious that you can’t
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•200 in-yard
parking violations
FROM PAGE 2
park between the home and
the street. This of course
would include your front
yard as well as the street
park. (Parkway) It goes on
to say “except parking in a
driveway.” Does that mean
only when your driveway is
in front of the garage and
when the garage is attached
to and part of the house?
Or is it ok with permission
(Variance) to create a driveway in your front yard?
This is exactly what many
have done, with or without
permission!
(c) Parking areas in the
rear yard for recreational vehicles, travel trailers, boats,
snowmobiles and other such
recreational vehicles may
occur on grass.
(Ord. No. 738, § 1, 9-1801)
This last parking restriction covers “recreational vehicles.” This has been confusing also in the past. How
do you define a recreational
vehicle? Is a stock car or
race car a recreational vehicle? Or is it an unlicensed
vehicle? How about an unlicensed Jeep or truck used
exclusively for off-road use?
Back in Section 16-1 of the
City Code pertaining to nuisances we define a vehicle
and a disabled vehicle as:
Vehicles means any machines propelled by power
other than human power
designed to travel along the
ground, in water or in the
air by use of wheels, treads,
runners, slides, wings or
otherwise, including, but
not limited to, automobiles,
trucks, trailers, motorcycles,
buggies, wagons, airplanes,
helicopters, boats or any
part thereof.
Damaged or disabled
vehicle means any vehicle
which is not registered or is
improperly registered with
the state, or which has been
inoperable for more than
forty-eight (48) hours or is
in such a state of repair as to
be inoperable. This does not
include such vehicle when
such vehicle is on the premises of a duly licensed automobile repair or sales business, or in a duly licensed
automobile junking yard.
Recreational
vehicles
may be parked on the grass
in the back yard. However it
seems that in order to comply with the nuisance ordinance of Section 16, the vehicles must be licensed and
operable. Doesn’t a race car
look just as junky in a back
yard as any other automobile? On the other hand,
does an unlicensed trailer or
boat look any different from
a licensed one, unless of
course it is obviously damaged. These are issues I am
facing in code enforcement.
The last issue concerning parking is outlined in
Section 26-214 thru 26-222.
This section outlines offstreet parking. Section 26214 says residential properties must provide off-street
parking if they are enlarged
or increased in capacity. This
rule must of course be followed for new construction.
The parking space must be
no smaller than 160 square
feet minus access drives or
aisles.
Section 26-215 states the
off street parking must be
on the same lot as the building they are required to
serve, or not be more than
200 feet from the building in
the case of multiple family
dwellings.
Section 26-222 states
off-street parking may occupy all or any part of any
required side or rear yard.
However, in no event shall
any required front yard or
side yard along the side
street in the case of a corner
lot be used for parking. We
have many such violations
in the City.
There are places where
people are just parking all
over their yard and it looks
very unsightly. There are
other places where people
have created driveways in
their front yard with gravel
and it doesn’t look too bad.
Some properties just simply don’t have room to park
anywhere else. I would like
to see the ordinances revived
and clearly written.
Are you running late for
work? Going to meet someone and worried they’re
waiting on you? This happens to everyone. Before
you speed or try to pass
other drivers who aren’t
running late, remember
the law! Speed limits and
no passing zones are designated with safety in mind.
Observe the speed limit
and the no passing zones.
Running late is much better than not arriving at
your destination. A public ser-
vice announcement from your Missouri
Highway Patrol.
Get your weekly
Another scene of damage by vandals at the Debra Bledsoe Trail of Memories south of the Aquatic Center.—
Staff photo.
•Butler City Council
discuss this problem. Burg suggested the Planning
Commission should also be involved in this matter of
concern.
The Council approved the residential redevelopment
policy that will become a part of the Community Development Block Grant application for funding to pay for
the demolition of unsafe structures.
City Administrator Mark Arbuthnot reported receiving the City’s first property tax disbursement this week
in the amount of $181,503.06 which is 74.23% of the
$244,500 that was budgeted. Railroad tax—$2,335.12,
which is 93.40% of the $2,500 that was budgeted; vehicle tax received for a year to date total of $12,169 which
is 101.41% of the $12,000 budgeted.
Arbuthnot reported he was contacted by Dave Meyer
(Heise-Meyer real estate broker who is working to sell
the industrial park property for the City.) He indicated
the company they have been working with regarding a
solar farm is still hammering out a plan to submit to the
City for consideration.
Also, another associate with Heise-Meyer is working
with a business prospect that may be interested in 10
acres of property in the industrial park.
FROM FRONT PAGE
An idea espoused by Burg in recent meetings to allow
residents the opportunity to vote on a sales tax to bolster
City operating funds appears to be gaining some traction. The tax would be an alternative way to increase
revenues as opposed to automatically raising electric
rates, of which the public has no say.
Councilman Pat Simons said a carpet cleaning group
out of Topeka, Kan., was ordered out of town by police
last week. Reportedly its overly aggressive method of
approaching residents prompted the action. It was also
revealed they had not applied for a permit from the city
office to solicit their wares.
Police Chief Jim Garnett reported the police department’s 15 KW generator was in need of a new motor.
However, considering cost of said motor plus $1,500
installation costs (with only a 90 day warranty) it was
more financially feasible to purchase a new generator.
Upon recommendation of Arbuthnot the full warranty
unit was purchased from Midwest Lumber at a cost of
$4,580. This will be paid out of the police department
budget under the building/grounds repair and maintenance.
Touts repeal of Prop. B
of paragraph 7 of Prop. B reads, “Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit hunting or the ability
to breed, raise, or sell hunting dogs.” According to the
American Kennel Club (AKC), the most popular pure
bred breed for the last 18 consecutive years is a hunting dog, the Labrador Retriever. Dozens of pure bred
breeds were developed as hunting dogs. Whoever wrote
paragraph 7 of Prop. B gave an exemption to puppy mill
operators who breed, raise, and sell pure bred hunting
dogs such as Labrador Retrievers and thereby, created a
conflict with other Prop. B provisions.
4. Prop. B contains at least one poorly written, vague,
and dangerous definition. Pet is defined as “any domesticated animal normally maintained in or near the
household of the owner thereof.” So, what is near?” A
FROM FRONT PAGE
drive through the country will reveal numerous barns,
milking barns, or other agricultural outbuildings housing or sheltering domesticated livestock “near” the owners’ households. Are those agricultural business assets
now pets and the owners are no longer allowed standard
business deductions for those domesticated animals?
It is too early to accurately predict what General Assembly action will be taken against Prop. B. Two schools
of thought seem to be developing: 1. Completely repeal
Prop. B; and 2. Make major modifications to eliminate
its glaring errors and vague language.
My preference is to completely repeal Prop. B and attack puppy mills under the existing law with increased
enforcement.
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Conoco Primetime
The Filling Station
Country Mart
Casey’s (Bus. 71)
Casey’s (Ft. Scott)
Casey’s (Adrian)
Yoss Thriftway
(Adrian)
McBee’s General Store
(Amsterdam)
and
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One of many examples of in-yard parking violations in Butler.—Police Dept. photo.
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SOCIAL SCENE/PEOPLE
Recipes from 1841-1991 Bates County
Sesquicentennial Cookbook
HHH
APPLE WALDORF SALAD
Edna Thomas
Combine:
1/2 c. miniature marshmallows
1/2 c. seedless grapes
1/2 c. broken walnuts or pecans
2 c. diced apples
1 c. chopped celery (optional)
Set aside and then blend together:
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 Tbs. sugar
dash of salt
Next, fold into mayonnaise mixture:
1/2 c. whipping cream, whipped (or can
substitute with 1/4 c. milk to stretch mayonnaise mixture.)
Now, mix all ingredients together and
chill until ready to serve.
HHH
BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN PIE
Marjorie McGennis
Boil together until candy like:
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbs. butter
1 1/2 c. water
Mix:
1 1/2 c. milk
3 Tbs. or more, flour
3 egg yolks
Add small amount of hot mix. Stir and
gradually add rest. Stir and cook until thick
and smooth. Remove from heat and add:
3/4 c. pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
Pour in baked crust and top with meringue, as usual.
HHH
CASHEW CHICKEN
Helen Jenkins
1 1/2 lb. chicken breast
1/4 c. milk per egg
1 egg per lb. chicken
flour, salt and pepper
Cut chicken into small pieces, put in egg
mixture 15 minutes. Roll in flour. Fry on
medium heat in Crisco.
Cook:
2 c. water
2 c. Minute Rice
Put chicken on rice, add cashew sauce.
Add:
Cashew nuts
Green onions, chopped
Cashew Sauce:
3 c. water
4 Tbs. cornstarch
6 chicken bouillon cubes
3 tsp. sugar (omit or vary)
Dash salt (omit or vary)
Add: Water, bouillon, cornstarch. Cook
until thick.
HHH
ROASTED POTATOES
Jan Craft
6 large baking potatoes
1/4 c. butter melted
3 Tbs. bread crumbs
3 Tbs. parmesan cheese
Peel potato. slice potatoes crosswise in
1/8 inch slices to within 1/2 inch of bottom of potato. Drizzle part of melted butter in bottom of 13x9 inch baking dish.
Place potatoes cut side up in dish. Drizzle
tops of potatoes with some of melted butter. Bake potatoes in 425˚ oven 30 minutes.
Remove, sprinkle with bread crumbs and
drizzle with remaining butter. Bake for 20
minutes more. Remove, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake 5 to 10 minutes or
until done.
HHH
BROWN BAG SNACK
Judy Booth
1 c. oil
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 pkg. Hidden Valley (1 oz.)
1/2 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. lemon pepper
1 box oyster crackers
1 box wheat thins
Put in a double brown bag and shake 5
minutes.
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Food and fun as you support PTO
This months selected
Student of the Month is
Seth Kagarice. Seth, a
senior, is the son of Bob
Kagarice and Charmie Kagarice. He received a certificate of recognition and
$20 in Adrian Chamber
of Commerce “Chamber
Bucks” from the Adrian
Optimist Club.
Steve and Elaine Engelhardt drove to Rich Hill
on Sunday, Jan. 9 stopping
briefly to visit with her
mother, Ruth Campbell, as
well as Greg, Eugenia and
Ryan Brocka who were
lunching with Ruth. Then
it was on to Rick and Linda
Jagels’ house with pizza.
They enjoyed lunching together, visiting and watching the Chiefs game and
help pass away a few hours
while Rick is recuperating
from hip replacement surgery. Elaine then dropped
in on sister Tina and her
husband Bruce Buckner
for a short visit.
Addilynn
Engelhardt
celebrated her first birthday on Thursday, Jan. 13.
Her parents, Boyd and Abbie hosted a gathering that
evening for the Engelhardt
and Schmoll families to
help Addilynn mark the
special occasion.
Jennie Umstattd would
like to thank the good Samaritan who cleared her
driveway.
A large crowd of family and friends gathered
at the Community First
Bank building on Sunday,
Jan. 16 for another birthday celebration for Addilynn. Needless to say, little
Addilynn is much loved
by many. Aunt Charity
had the honor of baking
and decorating the special
birthday cake.
Ballard PTO and the
Bates County Cattlemen’s
Association are once again
working together. Jan. 22,
will be the Cattlemen’s
dinner and basket auction. Dinner will be served
from 5-7 p.m. The menu
is: smoked bottom round,
green beans, corn, baked
potato, side salad, roll, and
cake. Lemonade, tea, coffee, and water will also be
served. Prices are as follows: Adults $6, children
4-12 $4, and children 3 and
under are free. The class
with the highest bidding
basket wins a movie and
pizza party.
The Archie Tournament
begins this week. Monday,
Jan. 24 the girls basketball
team will be playing Adrian at 4:30. The boys team
will then play Barstow that
same night at 6:00. Help
cheer the Bulldogs to victory!
The next board meeting
will take place on Tuesday,
Jan. 25 at 7:30.
PTO is collecting Box
Tops for Education, Best
Choice labels, Campbell’s
Soup Labels, and Yoss
Thriftway receipts. Also,
your Country Mart card
number can be registered.
Labels, etc. can be given to
a Ballard student or turned
in at the school.
Ballard students are
having a contest be seeing
which class can collect the
most Yoss Thriftway receipts by May 1. The three
classes with the highest receipt totals will win a pizza party at the end of the
school year. You must save
the itemized cash register
receipt in order for them
to be counted. You can
also find collection sites
at Eileen’s Café and outside the south gym doors.
Please be sure to mark on
the outside envelope which
grade is to receive the credit. The last total collected
was $9,245.88. The next
collection date will be Feb.
4, 2011.
Until next week take
care and God Bless!
Burned out family showered with help
Christian Church
Jan. 16, Amoret Christian
church had 50 in attendance.
Our children’s church is
bringing in more every week.
Bible study at 6 p.m.
Show Me Christian Home
had visitors and they gave a
briefing on what they do and
how they help youth to have
a great life and a Christian
future. Ronnie and Darlene
were the speakers. They gave
lots of information on what
they are able to do with donations. Our church has
been a generous supporter
for many years. All goes to a
good cause.
Prayer is needed for the
usual long list and for the
following: Darlene Peek will
have surgery on the 19th. We
pray all goes well as she has
had a long period of time
and pain with the last surgery; Chelle Black has had
health problems; a four-yearold girl with a tumor will
have surgery today, her name
is Becky Avior. Carolyn Sergent is back in the hospital; Jr.
Sergent is doing better. Lowell’s uncle Jake needs prayer
and a friend of Lowells, Jack
Smalley, Krista Sparks.
Della Sherman’s brother
Don Kershner, passed in his
sleep on Thursday morning.
He will be cremated and have
graveside service. Dorothy
Gaston died this past week.
Now she’s with her beloved
Cecil. We send our sympathies to these two families.
There will be a luncheon at
11:30 on Thursday at church
and 1-2 p.m. will be a memorial service at church.
Gabrielle Gifford is really
amazing. She is like a miracle unwinding in front of our
eyes. Prayer is keeping her
going and God’s help.
On Thursday at 11-12
noon a young couple, Mark
Sanz, wife Holly, and three
small children, Scotty, Denice and Jack lost their home
and all they owned due to a
fire. We got in touch with the
Red Cross who took over immediately and within hours
had the family and problem
taken care of. They sprung
into action and from there
the kids found a house to
rent. They got lots of clothes
and cash donations. This will
help them buy items needed
and have utilities in opera-
Anniversaries...
Bill and Marjorie Lewis
married 60 years
Bill and Marjorie Lewis were united in marriage on
January 25, 1951 at the home of her parents, Roy
and Carolene McClanahan in LaCygne, Kan. They
currently make their home at the farmstead of his
parents, Percy and Loraine Lewis. Please join their
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in
celebrating their 60 years together at a reception on
Sunday, Jan. 23 from 2-4 in the afternoon at the home
of Dennis and Cathy Slattery near Amsterdam, Mo.
No gifts, please.
Possum Branch
Area News Wanda McQueen
Not much news this week. After work Thursday,
Will Nash bought a lottery ticket from Wilbur’s Cheese
& Bait. Way to go, Will, a $40 winning ticket! Better
find a sitter and take the little lady out to dinner in the
city. But, then again, Ruby’s Beer & Steer is having their
famous “Ribs & Rings Night” on Saturday. You know
what Ruby always says, “A cold mug of brew to go with
your moo!” Nib Dinwitte thinks it’s a great slogan...Dot
thinks it sounds like a good subject for the next temperance meeting!
Randall McConnell hot-wired his shop handle—just
in case Marvin shows up this week. He used the new
tool set that Judy bought him from QVC when he retired in July. Judy is thinking of getting him some paint
by number kits to keep him busy. He’s been underfoot
far to much since he retired! I bet keeping John and Louise’s goat out of his shop will keep him occupied for
awhile. wandamcqueen@livecom
tion. A water heater has been
donated as it was a must.
They need chest of drawers
and furniture.
A neighbor here in Amoret
who will remain nameless,
came within hours with a
car full of clothes, diapers for
little Jack, boots, jackets and
a lot more.
People have come together to help this young couple.
I’m sure the cash donations
will help a lot. I heard there
have been many. Luckily
all in the family were saved
and no injuries. Mark got
his family out, went back
in to get some clothes, but
almost risked his life. He
had to break a window and
crawl to safety. These children had no insurance. They
only had the clothes on their
backs. We have known these
young ones for years, so we
will help them in any way we
can. God bless all who have
helped in any way.
This is what I mean, when
I write weekly, “Reach out
and touch some one.” We
all have plenty of items we
can let go of. Check on a
shut in. We are headed for
bad weather and cold. Keep
warm, share your bounty
and buckle up. Stay safe.
Till next time, may the
good Lord bless and keep
you, till we meet again in the
news.–Lorrie Johnson.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank
you to all who sent the beautiful cards, all
who called, and to our wonderful family
who surprised us by coming to our Arizona
home which made our 50th Anniversary so
very special. We are so blessed.
Bill & Ann Weeks
Ballard Courtwarming
Friday, Jan. 7, after a double victory over the Sheldon Panthers, the 2011 Ballard R-2 Courtwarming was celebrated. Sophomore Sheena Wainscott, daughter of Roger and Lori Wainscott, was crowned Courtwarming
Queen. Her escort was Sophomore Devin Mayfield, son of Stormy and David McGowen. Devin had been voted
as Mr. Bulldog at the pep rally held that afternoon. From left: Freshman candidates Cheyenne Patrick and
escort Tristan Clark; Sophomores: Courtwarming Queen Sheena Wainscott and Mr. Bulldog, Devin Mayfield;
Junior candidates: Tabitha Kedigh and escort Jesus Arrendondo; and Senior candidates Paige Umstattd and
Seth Kagarice.—Photo courtesy of Cheryl Murchie.
There are no
words to express our
heartfelt gratitude for all
your acts of kindness, phone
calls, food, visits, cards and
especially all the prayers.
You’ve shown how much God
loves us, you are his arms
extended. We pray God’s
blessings on you just for being
there.
The Family of
Jessica LeeAnn Evans
News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, January 21, 2011
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SOCIAL SCENE/PEOPLE
Stay strong, stay healthy class for seniors
Older adults (age 50 and older) who want to stay
active and healthy can sign up for a program called
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy(STSH). This ten-week
program will increase your strength and balance, as
well as improve your quality of life.
According to Kris, MU Extension human development specialist, “I will be teaching two classes
this winter/spring—Beginners and STSH II. Both
classes include warm-up exercises, eight simple
strengthening exercises with weights and cool-down
stretches.”
Beginners I will be for adults who haven’t done
strength training before or who have taken Jenkins’
class, but haven’t continued with the weight training
and want to get back to doing it. Participants will
meet twice a week (Tuesday and Thursdays) at the
Bates County Memorial Hospital Education Center
from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Feb. 22-May 5.
“The STSH II class will be a little bit different,”
Jenkins explained. “It is for people who have taken
the class or have done some weight training and want
more challenge or variety. It is not for first-timers.”
This class will also meet on Tuesdays and Thursday
at an earlier time (9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.), Feb. 22May 5.
Jenkins says that men and women are hesitant to
sign up because they are concerned that they are not
very mobile or that it will be too hard. Jenkins notes,
“The Beginners’ weight-lifting program is not strenuous and I start people at a level right for them. People
in wheelchairs or walkers, as well as active adults,
take the classes. All exercises can be performed sitting or standing.” One 90 year-old Butler resident
who took the class noted, “I was able to do things
I hadn’t done for several years. I even could take
care of my lawn. Mrs. Jenkins was careful, moved us
along at our own pace, and encouraged each of us to
do our best. It has made a big difference for me.”
Stay Strong Stay Healthy was designed and tested
by Tufts University and the University of Missouri
has reached thousands of older adults in Missouri
in the past six years. Jenkins has had four classes in
Butler the past two years with 66 adults enrolled. “It
is so exciting to see people progress, get stronger and
have fun doing it,” remarked Jenkins. Jenkins notes
that she uses the program herself.
Pre-registration for the classes is required! Registration deadline is Tuesday, February 1.
• Dates: Feb. 22, 24; March 1, 3, 8, 10, 22,
25(Friday), 29, 31; April 5, 12, 14, 19, 21, 25(Monday), 28; May 3, 5, 9(Monday).
• Cost: $45 for an individual or $80 per couple or
two people living in the same household.
• Sessions:
1. Beginners (20 sessions). 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
All equipment for the class will be provided. Space
is limited and the class can take only 14 people.
2. STSH II (20 sessions). 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
You must provide your own ankle weights and hand
weights over 5 pounds.
Registered participants will have a required orientation session on Feb 8, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the
Bates County Memorial Hospital Education Center
to go over exercises, complete paperwork and answer questions.
Call the University of Missouri Extension, 660679-4167, for more information and/or to register.
Classes are offered with cooperation with the
Bates County Hospital Educational Center and
through a grant from HEED(Home Economics Extension Development Fund).
University of Missouri Extension Program are Open to All.
What’s new in 2011 healthcare
reform for Bates County residents?
HLM News Service •
When it comes to New
Year’s resolutions, there’s
little doubt that the most
popular choices involve
health. Typically people
are left to their own devices to turn these resolutions for a healthier year
into reality, but in 2011 the
Affordable Care Act might
be able to assist. While not
everyone in Bates County
will choose the same resolutions, all will experience
the reforms in health care
that will go in effect starting on Jan. 1.
The Affordable Care
Act that was signed into
law last March includes
numerous changes to the
way healthcare works in
the United States. However, most of the changes
did not go into effect immediately. Instead, these
modifications are being
implemented over the
course of the next decade
and will gradually improve
the ways Americans stay
healthy, and how they receive care when they’re
not. While not everyone
agrees with all of the new
ideas, the fact is that from
infants to seniors, everyone
is a beneficiary.
Some changes in 2011
will be very apparent.
Vending machines and
chain restaurants will begin
to display the nutritional
information of their standard menu items, making
it easier for customers to
make their own, informed
decisions. This reflects a
new outlook in healthcare
— one that, in addition
to providing treatment for
sick patients, promotes
preventive care and living
a healthy lifestyle.
“People need to take
more responsibility for
what they eat,” says Dr.
Karen Edison, director of
the Center for Health Policy in Columbia. “If you
can do one thing per day,
eat five to ten servings of
fruits and veggies.” Currently, only 24 percent of
Missourians eat at least
five.
Seniors on Medicare
will benefit from a 50 percent discount on covered
brand-name prescription
drugs when they reach the
coverage gap, or “donuthole.” Previously, seniors
were expected to cover 100
percent of costs, which was
something not all seniors
could afford.
In addition, Missouri
seniors will have wider access to the healthcare services that can help identify
health issues before they
become serious. Beginning
this year, seniors will have
free access to additional
preventive services, such
as annual wellness visits
and colorectal scans. Some
preventive care measures,
such as recommended immunizations, became more
widely available in 2010.
Other changes in 2011
will be less obvious but
felt nonetheless. Healthcare providers across the
country will begin pilot
programs to develop better, more efficient ways to
Thanks to each and everyone
who attended our 50th anniversary
celebration, sent cards or just had
us in their thoughts since they
were unable to attend.
A very special thanks goes to our
children and grandchildren for all
the preparations they did.
It was great to see so many
friends and neighbors get together
for a wonderful day. It was a day
we will never forget.
Thanks,
Pete & Jean VanHorn
improve health using existing resources and technology. These changes include
projects — such as the widespread implementation of
electronic medical records
— that develop new ways
to avoid unnecessary care,
and determine more effective and efficient ways to
pay for and manage health
care services. As new and
better methods of providing health are discovered,
they will be shared with
and implemented by other
healthcare professionals,
making healthcare more
responsive to the needs of
the average citizen.
Although some Bates
County residents may have
reservations about a few of
the particular changes in
healthcare, the changes all
aim to help control costs
and improve everyone’s
opportunity to live a long,
healthy life.
Dr. Edison acknowledges the questions that some
have. “There are fears:
Fears that costs won’t be
controlled
adequately;
fears that the government
will overreach; fears that
politics will win,” she says.
“But health reform didn’t
happen because someone
just thought of it. We’ve
been working at this for
decades. This is a first step,
not the be all and end all.”
The Center for Health
Policy and Health Literacy
Missouri suggest that people:
Get educated because
your health and healthcare
belong to you. Learning
more about the changes in
healthcare allows you to
take control and make informed decisions about the
care you and your family
receive. Visit healthcare.
gov to learn more.
If you currently don’t
have insurance — and 19.9
percent of Bates County
adults don’t — there may
be new opportunities for
you to discover your options. To learn more about
insurance options contact
the Missouri Department
of Insurance at insurance.
mo.gov.
Take charge of your own
health. In Bates County,
30.1 percent of adults are
obese and twenty-five percent of Missourians smoke.
Both of these behaviors can
increase a person’s risk for
many serious but preventable medical conditions
such as heart disease and
stroke. Living a healthy
lifestyle should be the first
step in everyone’s personal
health care plan.
For more information
about healthcare reform,
visit healthpolicy.missouri.
edu.
Many attend
Nissen
graduation
Jeff Nissen graduated
from I.T.T. Tech with an
associate information technology computer network
systems degree, in Independence at Truman Memorial
building on Saturday. Herman Shubert, Jimmy Nissen, Lee and Julie Barber
and Libby, Ron and Gay
Nissen, Esther Nissen and
Marlena Bennett attended.
Ray and Ina Mae Thomas attended Ronald Padley’s
visitation Friday evening at
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel.
On January 21st,
Barbara
Herrell
now joins others in
their Golden Years.
Wish her a Happy
Birthday when you see
or call her.
Happy Birthday, Honey!
Cameron
Engagements...
Humbard-Shaffer wedding
set for January 29
Ms. Shana Humbard, along with Mr. and Mrs. Rhyan
Shaffer request the honour of your presence at the
marriage of their children, Stephanie Kristine Humbard to Tony Dale Shaffer on Saturday, the twentyninth of January, two thousand and eleven at 2
o’clock in the afternoon. First Christian Church, Butler, Mo. RSVP 660-424-0033.
Bundles of Joy
Kassidy Rae
Hughes
Kraig
and
Ashley
Hughes wish to announce the birth of their
daughter, Kassidy Rae at
10:44 p.m. Thursday, Dec.
16, 2010. She weighed
7 pounds, 5 ounces and
measured 19 inches long.
Maternal
grandparents
are Robert Williams and
Wendy Smith of Osceola,
Mo., and Bill and Terri
Gunnels of Calhoun, Mo.
Great-grandparents are
Ivonne and the late John
Siercks of Windsor, Mo.,
and Virgil and Joann Wil-
Saturday morning was
Ronald Padley’s funeral at
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Earl and Neomi Anderson, Mary Smith, Zella
Doane, Paula Shaffer, Eleanor Diehl, Norris Dean and
Elizabeth Garnett attended
and the women sat together. They belong to the Peru
Homemakers Club. Dr. and
Mrs. John Noe and Joe and
Linda Wix attended. Burial
was in Oak Hill cemetery.
We extend sympathy to the
family at this time.
Marvin and Doris Null
enjoyed shopping and lunch
in Harrisonville Saturday.
Jim Damon visited Howard and John Hobson Saturday.
Jim Damon visited Howard and John Hobson Saturday.
Rod and Marje Decker and Ryan, Shelley and
Charles, Tafha Koehn, Liz
Wenger, Jane Litwiller, Sara
Toews, Sheldon and Emily
Toews, Arlene Koehn were
dinner guests Sunday in the
home of Dwight and Doris
Koehn and Ryan.
Marvin and Doris Null
attended Double Branch
Christian Church and fellowship dinner Sunday
morning. That afternoon
Doris Null and Betty Lemon
went shopping in Belton.
Jimmy and Melissa Nissen, Hunter and Gabriel
and David and Debbie Norman went to Weston, Mo.,
on a ski trip and shopping
Sunday afternoon.
Ray Thomas called his
cousin Dot (Eckles) Fisher
Sunday afternoon in Florida. Dot said Bob Fisher
broke his hip and was in the
hospital. Dot was in the hospital with bad circulation in
her leg.
Rylan and Sarah Holdeman and Brynna, Linferd
liams, Osceola, Mo. Paternal grandparents are Paul
and Lori Hughes of Butler.
Great-grandparents
are
Patty Russell of Butler and
Roy and Wanda Hughes of
Adrian, Mo.
and Judith Klassen, Christopher, Anna, Brendan, Caleb, Emily and Tiara were
dinner guests Sunday in
the home of Leon and Sue
Decker.
Worship in the
church of your
choice this Sunday
News from
Bristol Manor
We are getting some snow
again. Hope it doesn’t get to
slick outside.
Kathi came down from
the city to take her dad Bob
Zellmer out to lunch, and
take care of some business.
Bob always enjoys seeing her.
J.L. Eckert came by Monday to see his brother Robert.
J.L. Was surprised Saturday
with a birthday party at the
senior center. It was his 80th.
Sounds like they all had a
good time.
Linn came by to see her
sister Barb Fassler this week,
and they had a good visit.
Ben Giacone has had visitors, Francie has stopped by
several times, and Vincent
come in the evenings. John
calls his dad on the phone
and talks to his dad.
A big thanks to Mel Ewing
for cleaning my side walks off,
and knocking the snow off of
the car. It was a tremendous
help.
Gilbert comes by about
every day to see his brother
Elsworth Lee.
I spent time over the weekend with Mike and Della
Luckan. Della and I enjoy
watching movies. And Mike
was watching the playoffs.
I never could understand
football, and still don’t. But
watched some of it.
I had better go and toss
some ice melt on the side
walk. Take care, and be
sweet. Mary B.
6 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, January 21, 2011
Genevieve Halstead
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Mary E. Bashor
Mary Elizabeth Bashor,
age 62, of Butler, Missouri,
passed away due to a motor
vehicle accident on January 10,
2011. Mrs. Bashor was born
on June 12, 1948 in Kansas
City, Missouri to George and
Elma Enslen. She attended
Southeast High School in
Kansas City, Missouri. She
continued her education for one
year at UMKC, Kansas City,
Missouri for didactic nursing
training. She graduated in 1971
with a nursing certificate from
Research Nursing School.
On May 11, 1974 she
married Ronald Bashor. After
moving to Spokane, WA with her
husband, she received another
year of nursing education as
well as her specialty certificate
in OB nursing. She also
traveled abroad as a wife of an
Air Force officer for a total of six
years. In 1999 she received
a certificate from President
Clinton as part of the Air Force
Spouse Recognition Program.
Also, in 1999 her husband,
Ronald Bashor, retired from the
Air Force and they moved with
their children to Butler, MO.
She worked with her husband
at his dental clinic. In addition,
she was the night nursing
supervisor at Bates County
Memorial Hospital and worked
part-time at Cass Regional
Medical Center.
In her past time she
enjoyed traveling, long hikes,
sewing, reading, scrapbooking,
ceramics, cake decorating,
crocheting/cross-stitching (for
which she received numerous
rewards), and spending time
with family and friends. Her
latest interest was the computer
cake decorating machine,
Cricet.
She was preceded in death
by her daughter Brittany Lynn
Bashor. She is survived by
her spouse Ronald Bashor of
Butler, MO; her brother George
Enslen of Kansas City, MO;
her children: Brian Bashor of
Phoenix, AZ; Bethany Bashor
of Columbia, MO; and Becky
Oetting with her husband
Derrick of St. Louis, MO; and
her
granddaughter
Bailey
Oetting (seven weeks old) of
St. Louis, MO. She was an
amazing wife and mother who
will be greatly missed.
A visitation service was
held on Monday January 17
at Floral Hills Funeral Home,
Raytown, MO. A private funeral
will be held at a later date. In
lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to March of Dimes or
Goodwill. Fond memories and
condolences for the family may
be left at www.dwnewcomers.
com (Arrangements:
D.W.
Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills
Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd.,
KCMO 64133,816-353-1218)
Jessica L. Evans
Jessica LeeAnn Evans,
age 27 of Butler, Missouri died
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
at Research Medical Center
in Kansas City, Missouri. She
was born February 9, 1983
to Bobby Lee and Lisa Ann
Grainger Evans in Kansas City,
Missouri.
Jessica grew up in Butler.
After being home schooled, she
became a Phlebotomist through
on the job training at Bates
County Memorial Hospital in
Butler. She first and foremost
was a missionary and spent
two years in Phoenix, Arizona
in an intense ministry program
at the Master’s Commission.
She returned to Missouri where
she attended one year at Ozark
Christian College in Joplin after
which she transferred to Central
Bible College in Springfield
and simultaneously earned an
Associate Degree in Biblical
Theology and a Bachelor of Arts
in Missions. She worked at the
Doctors Hospital in Springfield
and was currently employed by
Harrisonville Family Medicine
in Harrisonville, Missouri. She
attended the Friendship Full
Gospel Church in Butler.
Jessica is described as
“the
favorite,”
fun-loving,
compassionate, “the favorite”.
. . and one who enjoyed
living life! At the same time
she was determined, strongwilled, straight-forward and
not afraid to speak her mind.
Was it mentioned that she
was “the favorite”--she’d tell
you so herself! Her family
found out every card sent was
signed “Love always, your
favorite
daughter,
favorite
granddaughter, favorite sister
. . . and yes, even favorite
niece.”
Jessica, a devout
believer (Missionary), had a
winning smile and a heart of
gold. She was a prankster with
a great sense of humor. She
loved spending time with family
and friends, fishing, swimming,
horseback riding, eating corn on
the cob by half-dozens, reading
romance novels, watching
Hallmark movies . . . and being
with her faithful white poodle
“Taffy.” She was a licensed
minister--soon to be ordained.
Jessica was privileged to
take missions trips, funded by
community, family and friends,
to Guatemala, Honduras, El
Salvador, Panama, Nicaragua
and into the mountains of Old
Mexico.
Jessica’s greatest
accomplishment was winning
souls to Jesus Christ. She was
a faith/prayer warrior . . . and
indeed the heartbeat of God.
Jessica is survived by her
parents Bobby and Lisa Evans
of Butler, Missouri; two sisters,
Stephanie Evans of Springfield,
Missouri and Tiffany Carmichael
and husband Matthew of Olmito,
Texas; paternal grandmother,
Lorene Boyd of Butler, Missouri;
maternal grandparents, Harold
and Barbara Grainger of Butler,
Missouri; nephews and niece
Matthias, Alexander and April
Carmichael; and uncles, aunts,
cousins and a sea of friends.
She was preceded in death
by her paternal grandfather,
Buford Evans and step-paternal
grandfather, Junior Boyd.
Funeral
services
were
Friday, December 31, 2010
at the Schowengerdt Funeral
Chapel in Butler with Pastor
Lloyd Zeigler officiating. Burial,
Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.
Contributions
to
Master’s
Commission U.S.A. or Sceptre
Ministry or Susan G. Komen for
the Cure. Online condolences,
www.schowengerdtchapel.
com.
Dorothy Gaston
Dorothy Lorene McCoy
Gaston, age 87, Amoret,
Missouri died Saturday January
15, 2011 at Pershing Hospital in
Brookfield, Missouri. She was
born at Amsterdam, Missouri
on September 10, 1923 the
daughter of Charles Cole and
Carrie Mae Wisdom McCoy.
She attended LaCygne, Kansas
Grade School and graduated
from Amoret High School.
She married Cecil Gaston
on December 24, 1941. He
preceded her in death on April
25, 2010.
Dorothy was a homemaker
and worked as a teller at the
Bank of Amoret. She was a
member of the Amoret Christian
Church and enjoyed working
with ceramics, doll making and
flower gardening.
Also preceding her were a
son in law, James Bradley, five
brothers, Everett, Otis, Roy,
Tom and Marshall and four
sisters, Opal, Georgia, Delores
and Ida.
She is survived by her son
Cecil “Sonny” Gaston Jr. and
wife Glenda of Mountain Home,
Arkansas;
two
daughters,
Joann King and husband Dick
of Brookfield, Missouri and
Carrie Johnson and husband
Keith of Olean, Missouri;
grandchildren Rob King and
wife Connie, Kelly King , Angie
Tieman and husband Kent,
Gala Bradley, Caleb Gaston and
wife Joy, Cambria Leskowicz
and husband Joe, Isaac
Gaston and wife Janie; step
grandchildren Erlinda Bloss
and husband Dale, Brenda
Asher and husband Donnie,
Dana Tarpening and husband
Robin, Karen Tarpening and
husband Mark, Lori Elliott and
husband Jeff, Kevin Johnson
and wife Vicki , and Karen
Thomas and husband Steve,
twenty four great grandchildren
and eighteen great great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
2 PM Thursday, January 20,
2011 at the Amoret Christian
Church. Burial will be in the
Benjamin Cemetery. Visitation
will be held from 1 PM until
service time at the church. The
family suggests contributions
to the Amoret Christian Church
c/o, Coffel-Schneider, P. O.
Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas
66075. Online condolences
for the family can be left
at
www.coffelschneider.
com. Arrangements: CoffelSchneider,
Pleasanton,
Kansas.
Genevieve Marie Halstead,
age 93 of Butler, Missouri
died Monday, January 10,
2011 at Joplin Health Care in
Joplin, Missouri. She was born
November 5, 1917 to Edward
and Anna Laura South Miller in
Blue Springs, Missouri.
Genevieve, one of four
children, grew up in Blue Springs
and attended high school in
Independence, Missouri.
In
the early 1930s she moved to
the rural of Bates County called
Nyhart. In July of 1936 she
was united in marriage to Dick
Warren and to this union two
children were born. Genevieve
was a homemaker all of her
life and helped side by side
with her husband on the farm.
She also raised chickens and
vegetables. Her memberships
included the R.L.D.S. Church.
Genevieve
enjoyed
gardening
and
vegetable
canning, crocheting, cooking
and quilting. In her younger
years she frequently square
danced on Saturday nights.
Genevieve loved life, was
energetic and even continued to
drive her car until the age of 88.
She loved her grandchildren
and looked forward to spending
time with them.
Genevieve is survived by
her son, Athol Warren and wife
Evelyn of Adrian, Missouri; a
daughter, Gloria Ambrosius
and husband Gerald of Joplin,
Missouri; seven grandchildren;
twelve
great-grandchildren;
three great great-grandchildren;
and nephews, nieces, cousins
and other relatives. She was
preceded in death by her
parents; her first husband Dick
in 1974; second husband,
Victor in 1989; one brother; and
two sisters.
Graveside services were
Friday, January 14, 2011 at
Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler,
Missouri with Dan King
officiating.
Contributions to
United Ostomy Association of
America. Services under the
direction of the Schowengerdt
Funeral Chapel Butler, Missouri.
Online condolences, www.
schowengerdtchapel.com
Roy C.
Hill
Roy Clyford Hill,
87, of Boise, Idaho, passed
away Sunday, January 2, 2011
at his home. He was born
November 7, 1923 in Charlotte
Township near Butler, Missouri
to Herman and Anna Sutton
Hill. Roy attended Belmont rural
school and Butler High School.
He married Dorothy Zellmer
and they were the parents of
eight children. He was an U.S.
Army veteran of WWII. He
moved to Idaho in 1946. He
married Bernice Bloxham on
May 22, 1960. He spent time
snowmobiling and enjoying
his motorhome. He belonged
to the Cougar Mountain
Snowmobile Club, Holiday
Ramblers, and Idaho Gems.
His pride was in his home and
keeping his lawn and flowers
perfect. He worked most of his
years at Empire Transport and
Clements Concrete until he
retired. Survivors include his
wife, Bernice of Boise, ID; his
children, Jerry (Pauline) Hill,
Phillip (Jolene) Hill, Alma (Ron)
Willhite, Ula (Larry) Carr, Timothy
(Connie) Hill, Tony (Deanna)
Hill, Deanna Moon, Melinda
Pruitt; a stepson, Jim Dee (Pat)
Bloxham; 14 grandchildren, 20
great-grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren, 1 step-greatgrandson, and two great-great
grandsons.
Sisters-in-law
Helen Hill of Butler and Violet
Hill of Blackfoot, Idaho, survive
as well. Funeral services were
held Saturday, January 8, 2011
at the Relyea Funeral Chapel
in Boise. Burial followed at
Dry Creek Cemetery in Boise
with Michael Hill, grandson,
officiating.
Roy was preceded in death
by his parents, brothers Forrest
W. Hill, Herbert H. Hill, Truman
J. Hill, and sister Phila C. Hill
Baker.
Joeffrey S. Howard
Joeffrey Sue Howard, 65,
Chillicothe, Mo passed away
January 13, 2011 at Hedrick
Medical Center in Chillicothe,
Mo. She was born November
22, 1945 the daughter of the
late Arthur and Louise (Downs)
Goforth.
She will be sadly missed
and lovingly remembered by
three sons Richard Johnson of
Centralia, Mo, Gary Jackson of
Warsaw, Mo and Roger Dean
Owings of Chillicothe, Mo; one
daughter Stephanie Dockery of
Nevada, Mo; one brother Gary
Goforth of Butler, Mo; one sister
Katie Shanks of Lowry City,
Mo; 14 grandchildren; 3 great
grandchildren; other relatives
and many dear friends. In
addition to her parents, one
brother preceded her in death.
Mrs. Howard worked as a
C.N.A. for several years. Later
she worked as a cook at several
area restaurants. She enjoyed
cooking, bingo, crocheting and
spending time with her family.
Funeral
services
were
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
at the Oliver Funeral Home
in Centralia, Mo. Interment in
the Centralia City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the Joeffrey Sue
Howard
Memorial
Fund,
c/o Oliver Funeral Home,
P.O. Box 125, Centralia, Mo
65240.
Condolences
may
also be sent to the family at
oliverfuneralhome@yahoo.com
Ronald J. Padley
Ronald John Padley, age
82 of Butler, Missouri died
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
at Overland Park Regional
Medical Center in Overland
Park, Kansas. He was born
May 10, 1928 to Elbert J. and
Mary Leslie Wilson Padley at
the Padley farm southeast of
Butler.
Ronald, the youngest of four
children, attended Brackney
School and Butler High School.
On July 1, 1945 he was united
in marriage to Ruby Georgia
Steward in Girard, Kansas
and to this union two children
were born. He lived in Nevada,
Missouri where he worked for
Frank Witter, Moody Motors
and Kraft Cheese Plant. After
the Kraft plant closed, he
helped finish the Coop Cheese
Plant in El Dorado Springs,
Missouri. After the death of his
mother in 1950, Ronald moved
to the family farm. Ron ran a
dairy farm and drove the school
bus for the Butler R-V School
District.
He made several
trips to the west coast with the
buses, which he thoroughly
enjoyed. In August of 1993, he
moved to town, but he made
frequent trips to the farm. He
never missed a day going to
the farm until ten days before
his death. Ron loved to travel
and visited Hawaii, Alaska,
Nova Scotia and New England
with family cruises to Key West
and Cozumel. He loved to
visit Branson and frequent the
country music shows. Ronald
enjoyed playing with his greatgrandchildren.
Ronald is survived by his
wife of 65 years, Ruby Padley
of Butler, Missouri; one son,
Dr. Richard A. Padley and
wife Joy of Leawood, Kansas;
a daughter, Rhonda Russell
and husband Ed of Raymore,
Missouri; one sister, Naomi
Long of Peculiar, Missouri; five
granddaughters, Gayle Popkey
and husband Justin, Robin
Colburn and husband Weston,
Julie Newkirk and husband Ron,
Janet Ruddy and husband Mark
and Drew Elizabeth Padley;
and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by
his parents; and two sisters,
Helen Padley and Edna Taylor.
Funeral
services
were
Saturday, January 15, 2011 at
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel
with Dr. Terry Davis and Pastor
Ron Dunlap officiating. Burial
in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler,
Missouri.
Contributions to
Butler First Baptist Church.
Online condolences, www.
schowengerdtchapel.com.
Adrian Optimists
honor area students
Students of the Month are selected by the staff of
Miami, Ballard, and Adrian schools based on the following criteria: character, attendance, attitude towards
others and school, behavior, leadership and improvement in or good grades.
For their hard work in school, Students of the Month
receive a certificate of recognition and $20 in Adrian
Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks” from the
Adrian Optimist Club.
The Miami student selected for December 2011 is
Brandon Calahan. Brandon, a senior, is the son of
James and Janet Calahan. During his career at Miami,
Brandon has participated in football, yearbook, Math
club, and National Honor Society. He has worked to
be class Treasurer twice as well as Treasurer of each
organization in which he participates. Brandon’s selection as student of the month is because of his work in
music. He quietly and reservedly accomplishes whatever he attempts in music and encourages younger students to be involved with the music program.
For this month, Ballard’s selected student is Seth
Kagarice. Seth, a senior, is the son of Bob Kagarice
and Charmie Kagarice. Seth is a student who does not
like to draw attention to his self but he is a student
who will do what is asked of him. Seth is a captain
of the basketball team and an aide in the office. Seth
is also a student who is concerned with his academics
at Ballard as he is consistently on the Honor Roll. In
turn his humorous attitude and character make him a
great choice for student of the month. Besides being a
good student in the classroom Seth is also involved in
basketball, baseball, and FFA.
Adrian’s staff selected for the month Danielle Baker.
Danielle, a senior, is the daughter of Mark and Laura
Shipley. She works in FBLA, FCCLA, volleyball, and
National Honor Society. Danielle is a worker in the
First Baptist Youth Group in Adrian. Her combination of work and attitude made her the obvious choice
this month. After graduation Danielle will be enrolling in Washington University in St. Louis, where she
will major in microbiology.
Sally Richardson, Miami Principal; Brandon Calahan;
and Curtis Reynolds, Adrian Optimist member
Eugene
Richards
Eugene “Gene”
Richards, age 85 of Butler,
Missouri, formerly of Adrian,
Missouri,
Independence,
Kansas and Pittsburg, Kansas
died Monday, January 10, 2011
at Bates County Memorial
Hospital in Butler. He was born
July 29, 1925 to James Thomas
and Lucille Bryan Richards in
Pittsburg, Kansas. Gene spent
his youth in Pittsburg where he
graduated from Pittsburg High
School in 1943.
He served his country during
World War II in the United States
Navy. On June 12, 1948 he
was united in marriage to Betty
Jean Ohlhausen in Pittsburg
and to this union four daughters
were born.
Upon returning
home from the war, he returned
to AJ Cripe “Town Talk” Bakery
where he had worked since he
was twelve. After “Town Talk”
he and Betty opend Parkway
Drive-In in Independence. In
1963 they sold the drive-in and
moved to Butler where Gene
worked for Wonder Bread,
driving a bread route, retiring
in 1982. After retiring, Gene
moved to Adrian where he
drove a school bus, upmired
little league games and served
on the zoning committee. Gene
was a member of the V.F.W. the
Masonic Lodge, Ararat Shriners
and Teamsters Union.
Gene enjoyed spending time
with his kids and grandkids.
When his girls were younger,
he often took them camping
and fishing. As the grandkids
came, he spent time at watching
their ball games and various
activities.
Gene is survived by his
wife, Betty Richards of Butler,
Missouri;
four
daughters,
Jacque Austin and husband
David of Lewisville, Texas, Patti
George of Buckner, Missouri,
Nancy Petty and husband Jerry
of Wheatland, Missouri and
Karen Hastings and husband
Rob of Adrian, Missouri; six
grandchildren,
Jeff
Hurd,
Kelli Heckadon and husband
Perry, Jennifer Hawkins and
fiancè Kevin, Karli Searcy and
husband Chad, Grant Austin
Curtis Reynolds, Adrian Optimist member; Seth Kagarice; and John Siebeneck, Ballard Principal and
Adrian Optimist member
Chris Shanks, Adrian Principal and Adrian Optimist
member; Danielle Baker; and Curtis Reynolds, Adrian
Optimist member.
and Bryan Hastings and fiancè
Tiffany; two step-grandchildren;
20 great-grandchildren; and
patiently awaiting his 21st greatgrandchild. He was preceded
in death by his parents; and an
infant sister, Nadine.
Funeral
services
were
Friday, January 14, 2011 at
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel
Butler, Missouri with Pastor
Chuck
Nesbitt
officiating.
Burial in Garden of Memories in
Pittsburg, Kansas. Contributions
to American Heart Association.
Online condolences, www.
schowengerdtchapel.com.
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Memorial Service
for
Martha Kiger Moore
will be on
January 23, 2011 • 3:00 p.m.
Myrtle Tree Assembly of God,
Rich Hill, MO
News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, January 21, 2011
7
FARM FRONT
Escape cover critically important to bobwhites
C
olumbia, Mo. Missouri winters aren’t
kind to northern
bobwhite quail. A harsh
winter can wipe out entire
coveys, and a large percentage of the population
fails to survive even a typical winter.
If you’re managing your
land for quail, you can improve their odds of survival
by making sure that all the
habitat needs are available
throughout the year, said
Bob Pierce, University of
Missouri Extension state
fisheries and wildlife specialist.
“On many farms, dense,
shrubby escape cover is often one of the habitat components that is in shortest
supply,” Pierce said.
This type of cover becomes critically important
during the winter. “Research shows that coveys
of quail seldom stray farther than 70 feet or so from
shrubby thickets and brush
during this time of year,”
he said.
Bobwhites use shrubby
thickets for loafing and
protection from weather
and predators.
To be most effective, this
type of cover should be no
taller than 15 feet and consist of woody shrubs such
as thickets of wild plum,
dogwood and blackberry. “Quail usually avoid
shrubby cover that has an
understory of tall fescue
or other thick grasses, so
Northern bobwhite quail.—B.S. Thurner Hof photo.
plenty of bare ground underneath these thickets is
important,” he said.
A mixture of agriculture crop fields and diverse
stands of grasses and legumes can provide food
sources and brood-cover.
However, large fields and
pastures that lack a diversity of plants or shrubby
cover along the edges, or
that are bounded by fences
or stands of mature trees,
usually don’t provide
enough accessible escape
cover, Pierce said.
Landowners can fix
this by planting field borders with grasses, legumes
and shrubs, or by cutting
elms, locust, cedars and
other trees at the woodland edge to provide a temporary source of escape
cover. Techniques known
as “edge feathering” are
also used to provide escape
cover. Cut selected trees
taller than 15 feet and treat
stumps with an approved
herbicide to prevent re-
growth. Leaving felled
trees in place or dragging
them into loose groupings
(not piles) are quick ways
to provide woody cover
that bobwhites, cottontail rabbits and songbirds
will use during the winter,
Pierce said.
Landowners may qualify for assistance from
various state and federal
cost-sharing programs, including the USDA Farm
Service Agency’s Conservation Reserve Program
(CRP) and other conservation programs. Contact the
Missouri Department of
Conservation or your local USDA Service Center
for additional information
on managing your property for bobwhite quail
and cost-share opportunities for enhancing wildlife
habitat on your farm.
More information on
habitat assessment and
management for bobwhite
quail is available from MU
Extension Publications:
-“Missouri
Bobwhite
Quail Habitat Appraisal
Guide” (MP 902) and related publications are available for free download at
http://extension.missouri.
edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=MP902.
-A companion DVD is
available for $22. See http://
extension.missouri.edu/
publications/DisplayPub.
aspx?P=DVD16, or call MU
Extension Publications at
573-882-7216 or 800-2920969.
Farm Bill should not
be the scapegoat
By Denny Banister
W
ith record federal
deficits, the new
Congress has the
daunting task of making
some cuts in government
spending, but where will
they make the cuts, Social
Security or Medicare? Not
likely, since these entitlements are very popular and
affect a large percentage of
the population.
What politicians would
like to find is something
to whittle away that does
not affect so many people
They need a scapegoat,
if you will, to show the
people Congress is doing
something about the deficit without stepping on the
toes of huge segments of
voters – something like the
Farm Bill.
We hear the stories every year about this time
– you know, how big city
millionaires are picking
Uncle Sam’s pocket getting
huge farm subsidy checks.
We will probably hear even
more of those stories this
year since Congress will
likely begin working on the
2012 Farm Bill that will
replace the current legislation.
The biggest percentage
of the money in the Farm
Bill is not directed to farmers or farm programs at all.
According to the Congressional Budget Office, nearly
80 percent of the Farm Bill
budget goes to pay for food
stamps and child nutrition
programs. Another seven
percent or so pays for conservation programs. Imagine a member of Congress
touting doing away with
food stamps and the votes
those stamps represent.
Farmers are a very
small part of the population, however, and cutting
their share of the Farm Bill
budget would not result in
nearly as many lost votes.
Additionally, this is the
part of Farm Bill the media loves to attack, making
farmers an even easier target.
Cutting the approximate
13 percent of the Farm Bill
budget remaining however
would eliminate all of our
nation’s farm commodity support, crop insurance and export programs.
These are the programs
most vulnerable to attack,
and yet they are the very
programs designed to keep
the United States self-sufficient in food production.
Just what would we
save by sacrificing our sup-
port of America’s farmers? According to Craig
Jagger, chief economist
for the House Committee
on Agriculture, deleting
agriculture’s share would
only reduce the total federal government spending
38 hundredths of one percent.
This is not to say improvements should not
be made to the way farm
programs are budgeted or
managed, but we all have
a vested interest in ensuring our current and future
food supply. With fewer
farmers than ever before
in our nation’s history, we
had better consider what it
takes to keep our farmers
producing instead of cutting our food security off
at the roots.
4-H delegates
Carter, Jenkins
chosen for D.C.
Krista Carter
Alex Jenkins
Alan J. Mundey, 4-H Specialist, reports that the
Bates County delegates to the 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus trip have been selected for the summer
of 2011—Krista Carter (Peru-Star 4-H) and Alex
Jenkins (Summit Go-Getters 4-H). Parents are Robin
and Dorothy Carter and Hugh and Marcia Jenkins,
all of Butler.
Mundey states, “These members were selected on
their outstanding leadership and achievement through
the 4-H program.”
Leadership development and exposure to the United States Capitol and government are the key points
of the trip.
The cost of the trip is approximately $2,000 per
delegate plus additional expenses en route.
“Each year the 4-H Council asks for donations
from local businesses, groups and individuals to help
with these expenses,” Mundey says. “Without community support, many 4-H members would not be
able to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
If you would like to help send a 4-H’er to Washington, D.C., please send your donation to:
Bates County 4-H Council
University Extension Office
1 North Delaware (courthouse basement)
Butler, Mo. 64730
Checks should be made payable to the Bates County 4-H Council.
Scholarships
offered for
students
seeking
ag degrees
St. Louis • The agriculture industry is one of great importance. Today’s agriculture professionals are part of a
vital group of unsung heroes that contribute to feeding
and clothing the world as they make a positive impact on
the American economy. Monsanto Company recognizes
the importance of investing in the next generation of hardworking agricultural professionals, which is why Monsanto and the National Association of Farm Broadcasters
(NAFB) are proud to announce an open call for applications for the 2011 Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship
Program.
High school seniors pursuing careers in agriculture are
eligible to apply for a $1,500 Commitment to Agriculture
nDenny Banister, of Jefferson
Scholarship award. To ensure the future of American agCity, Mo., is the assistant director
of public affairs for the Missouri riculture, these scholarships help provide financial assistance to students based on their academic achievement
Farm Bureau.
and leadership skills. First established in 1999, the program has awarded nearly $1.6 million in scholarships.
“Monsanto is proud to invest in the future of agriculture,” explained John Raines, Vice President of Customer
WEATHER
(National Weather Service)
Advocacy for Monsanto. “It is paramount that we recognize and support the very best in today’s ag youth. We
Friday: Partly cloudy; high 33/low 18; prec. 10%.
are excited to review applications from across the country
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from students seeking degrees in a variety of agricultural
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roles.”
Monday: Mostly cloudy; high 34/low 19; prec. 10%.
To qualify, high school seniors must come from a farmTuesday: Partly cloudy; high 36/low 19; prec. 20%.
ing family, plan to enroll as a full-time student in an agWednesday: Few snow showers; high 41/low 26; prec. 30%.
riculture-related program from an accredited school, and
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commit to pursuing a career in agriculture. Applicants are
evaluated on their academic record, leadership abilities,
extracurricular activities and personal essays submitted as
a part of the application process. FFA membership is not
required to be eligible for the scholarship program.
“The NAFB is proud to join Monsanto in helping further educational opportunities for the students of America’s farms and ranches in anticipation of their eventual
leadership roles in the future. Our members strongly support advancing educational excellence, and Monsanto and
NAFB are committed to rural America now and for the
future,” said Mark Vail, Executive Director of the NAFB.
Applications are available online at www.monsanto.
com/scholarships. Online applications must be submitted
by February 15, 2010.
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is not responsible
for errors in news
or advertising content
from copy that is
submitted to our
office in long hand.
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8 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, January 21, 2011
Pajama Days prelude to area schools’ festivities
Miami Courtwarming candidates
Front row (from left) Freshman Jessie Smith; Junior Megan Smith; Senior
Heather Reinke. Back row: Dylan Good, Seth Davenport, Timmy Powell, Dylan
Fink. Crowning Friday night during games with Archie—Submitted photo.
Miami R-1
Elementary School
honor roll
2ND QUARTER
Straight A
Third Grade: John Crawford, Braylee Hermann, Nathan Hines.
Fourth Grade: Logan Eslinger, McKinzie McWilliam,
Brianne Popplewell.
Fifth Grade: Rebecca
Cook.
Sixth Grade: Tyler Hicks.
A Average
Third
Grade:
Jacob
Dusenberry, Jeffrey Frost,
Brody Julien.
Fourth Grade: Cameron
Hook.
Fifth Grade: Ty Johnston,
Rena Reitz.
Sixth Grade: Cauy Urton.
B Average
Third Grade: Michael
Lezer, Austin McIntyre, Wyatt
McWilliam, Fernando Mora,
Abbigayle Muller, Gaven
Powell, Arizona Roberts, Kyle
Scrivener, Alexandria Utech..
Fourth Grade: Nathan
Turner, Steven Wright.
Fifth Grade: Alexis Drury,
Ruth Taylor, Colin West, Wade
Wisdom.
Sixth Grade: Cory Booth,
Casey Gregory, Sarah Jones,
Brian Kobs, Danni Masters,
Edward Masters, Katie Murrell, Brooklyn Popplewell,
Kaylea Turner.
1ST SEMESTER
Straight A
Third Grade: John Crawford, Braylee Hermann, Nathan Hines.
Fourth Grade: Logan Eslinger, Cameron Hook, McKinzie McWilliam, Brianne
Popplewell.
Fifth Grade: Rebecca
Cook.
Sixth Grade: Tyler Hicks,
Cauy Urton.
A Average
Third
Grade:
Jacob
Dusenberry, Jeffrey Frost,
Brody Julien.
Fifth Grade: Ty Johnston,
Rena Reitz.
B Average
Third Grade: Tanner
Harper, Michael Lezer, Austin
McIntyre, Wyatt McWilliam,
Fernando Mora, Abbigayle
Muller, Gaven Powell, Arizona Roberts, Kyle Scrivener,
Alexandria Utech.
Fourth Grade: Nathan
Turner, Steven Wright.
Fifth Grade: Alexis Drury,
Ronald Eastwood, Jr., Gage
Harper, Merissa Talley, Ruth
Taylor, Dylan Wackerman,
Colin West, Wade Wisdom.
Sixth Grade: Cory Booth,
Casey Gregory, Sarah Jones,
Brian Kobs, Danni Masters,
Edward Masters, Katie Murrell, Brooklyn Popplewell.
Miami R-1
High School
honor roll
2ND QUARTER
Straight A
7th Grade: Luke Crawford.
8th Grade: McKayla Hines.
9th Grade: Makalyn Gutshall.
11th Grade: Shelby Coe.
12th Grade: Brandon Calahan, Nathaniel Driver, Dylan
Fink, Ryan Good, Dee Dee
Hutchinson, Brady Muller,
Heather Reinke.
________________________
Butler Winter Homecoming Candidates
Front row (from left), Princess: Alyx Gepford, Freshman; Kelsey McGuire, Sophomore; Lauren Wainscott, Junior. Back row (from left) Queen, Seniors Heather
Lane, Cheyenne Lesmeister, Alissa Jett, Natoshia Minor. Crowning Friday night
during games with Barstow.­—Staff photo.
Wagy scholarship
available to students
Scholarship applications are now available in the
school counselor’s office for the Irene and Leeta
Wagy Scholarship sponsored by Harmony Mission
Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
(DAR). This scholarship is to honor the late Irene and
Leeta Wagy and is funded through the estate of the
late Irene Wagy.
The scholarship is for $500 a semester, renewable
up to a total of $4,000. It is offered to a senior from
one of the following area school districts: Adrian,
Appleton City, Ballard, Butler, Hume, Miami and
Rich Hill.
An interested student: public, private or home
schooled may apply. The scholarship is available to
be used at any Missouri institution of higher learning, including technical schools. For more specific
information, see the counselor at your high school.
Deadline to apply is March 1, 2011.
_______________________
A Average
7th Grade: Kaylee Ewbank.
8th Grade: Amber Coe,
Jaclyn Crawford, Trevor Ewbank, Samantha Sendejas,
Caitlin Slattery.
9th Grade: Crystal Routen.
10th Grade: Jeremy Calahan, Abby Johnston, Jessica
Murrell.
11th Grade: Lynnlee Barton, Laeci Hall, Alex Hollon,
Jenna Slattery.
B Average
7th Grade: Jarrett Hermann, Shay Wilson.
9th Grade: Makayla Fuqua,
Dylan Good.
11th Grade: Baylen Cameron, Ashley Willard.
12th Grade: Aryan Cumpton, Jeffory Harper, Montana
Seymour.
SEMESTER 1
Straight A
7th Grade: Luke Crawford,
Kaylee Ewbank.
8th Grade: Jaclyn Crawford, McKayla Hines.
9th Grade: Makalyn Gutshall, Crystal Routen.
11th Grade: Shelby Coe,
Jenna Slattery.
12th Grade: Brandon Calahan, Dylan Fink, Ryan Good,
Dee Dee Hutchinson.
A Average
7th Grade: Jarrett Hermann, Shay Wilson.
8th Grade: Amber Coe, Samantha Sendejas, Caitlin Slattery.
9th
Grade:
Makayla
Fuqua.
10th Grade: Jeremy Calahan, Abby Johnston, Jessica
Murrell.
11th Grade: Lynnlee Barton, Baylen Cameron, Laeci
Hall, Samantha Harris, Emily
Nieder.
12th Grade: Nathaniel
Driver, Brady Muller, Heather
Reinke, Montana Seymour.
B Average
7th Grade: Jarrett Hermann, Shay Wilson.
8th Grade: Trevor Ewbank.
9th Grade: Makayla Fuqua,
Dylan Good.
10th Grade: Austin Muller.
11th Grade: Baylen Cameron, Samantha Harris, Jakob
Lee, Timothy Powell, Megan
Smith, Ashley Willard.
12th Grade: Aryan Cumpton.
Mo schools invited
to help fight litter
through “No More
Trash!” contest
Jefferson City • Missouri
elementary, middle and home
school students K-8 are invited
to help in the fight against litter
-- and to have creative and educational fun -- by participating in
the 2011 “Yes You CAN Make
Missouri Litter Free” Trash-Can
Decorating Contest. The annual
contest is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri
Department of Transportation
(MoDOT) as part of the state’s
ongoing “No MOre Trash!”
campaign to raise awareness
about Missouri’s litter problem
and to discourage littering.
“Missourians care about
conserving our fish forest and
wildlife,” said MDC No MOre
Trash! Coordinator Joe Jerek.
“Littering isn’t just ugly, it hurts
wildlife, it costs Missourians
millions of tax dollars each year,
and it’s illegal. Birds, fish, turtles
and other animals get tangled in
litter, such as plastic six-pack
holders and fishing line, and it
can kill them. Litter and other
trash can also poison fish, birds
and other wildlife.”
Jerek added that MoDOT
spends more than $5 million
each year cleaning litter from
Missouri’s roadsides and the
MDC spends almost $1 million
a year to clean litter from conservation areas and other department locations.
“Littering, even tossing a can
or cigarette butt, can cost up to
$1,000 in fines and one year in
jail,” he said.
The 2011 “Yes You CAN
Make Missouri Litter Free”
Trash-Can Decorating Contest
encourages students to join in
the fight against litter by decorating and displaying a large trash
can with the “No MOre Trash!”
logo and a litter-prevention message using a variety of creative
media. There is no entry fee.
Participating classes and groups
must submit an entry form and
photo of the completed can.
Schools may submit one entry
in each competition category:
K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. Only Missouri
schools, including home schools,
are eligible. Entries are judged
based on creativity, adherence
to contest rules and effective use
Honor for Colt Cumpton
Colt Cumpton was selected by the Missouri Paint Horse Club, as the Missouri Junior Paint Horse Club Member Of The Year on 1-8-11. Youth advisor, Sue Hilton presented the award. Colt is currently serving a second term as the MjPHC president.
He is also a member of the Executive Committee for the American Junior Paint
Horse Association, serving as the Zone 5 Representative and the “Painting Relations” chairman. Colt is the son of Paul and Chris Cumpton of Adrian, Mo.–Photo
courtesy of Chris Cumpton.
More area
students named
to dean’s list
Fall Semester
William Jewell College,
Liberty, Mo. Butler: Denise
Y. Wood, senior, music performance and Applied Critical Thought and Inquiry.
Linn
State
Technical College, Linn, Mo.
Amoret: Darren Pippin;
Archie: Cole McGinnis
and Zachary Brown; Appleton City: Matthew Wilhite; Drexel: Justin AlterWheeler.
Drury
University,
Springfield, Mo. Drexel:
Robin Ann Ray.
Columbia College, Columbia, Mo. Archie: Justin
W. Brown.
Rockhurst University,
Kansas City. Butler: Shanya Serna.
University of Central
Mo. (Harmon College of
Business Administration)
Warrensburg. Butler: Jerry
Cravens, son of Jerry and
Kathy Cravens.
Roberta Schnoebelen
Roberta Ellen Schnoebelen
passed away January 11, 2011
peacefully at Ellett Memorial
Hospital in Appleton City,
Missouri at the age of 92.
Roberta was the daughter
of George and Corda (Daniels)
Vannoy born September 27,
1918 in Butler, Missouri. She
was one of seven children.
Roberta said of herself that as
a child she was quite the funny
girl. She also remembered
being into a lot of mischief and
tormenting her mother. Her first
job was copying records for the
government. During World War
II she worked in the telephone
office and following the war
she met and married her first
husband Mr. Blaylock. They
operated a taxi service out of
their home in Butler and oddly
enough, Roberta was the driver
and he was the dispatcher.
They were married for 13 years
until his passing.
On August 28, 1958 she
married Adrian Schnoebelen,
her husband of 48 years, at
St Patrick’s Catholic Church
in Butler. Roberta and Adrian
bought the farm where Adrian
was raised and lived there
until 1977 when they moved
to Montrose, Missouri. She
of theme and logo. Deadline for had many different types of
employment including hospital
entries is March 1.
assistant, worker for an
In addition to the educa- abstract office and an insurance
tional value of teaching children company.
about the impacts of litter on
their lives and the environment,
the first-place entry from each
competition category receives a
$100 award. All first-place winners are eligible for a grand prize
of $500 and a trophy.
Contest rules, entry forms,
the “No MOre Trash!” logo,
2010 contest winners, facts on litter and educational information
are available online at www.nomoretrash.org. For more information, call 573-522-4115, ext.
3362, or email nomoretrash@
mdc.mo.gov.
Roberta was a member
of Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church. She enjoyed
gardening and tending to her
flowers. She had stated, “All I
did was work, get married and
take care of my husbands. I
loved gardening and canning. I
canned all kinds of stuff and a
bunch of it.”
Roberta was preceded
in death by her parents, her
husbands, two brothers, Chester
Vannoy and Lee Vannoy; four
sisters, Gertrude Griffin, Veta
Keshner, Alice McFeeters and
Virginia Mears.
Roberta is
survived by a nephew William
Mears and wife Muriel and one
niece Vonda Mears.
Funeral
Mass
was
celebrated Saturday, Jan. 15,
2011 at Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church, Montrose,
Mo. Father John Bolderson
was the officiant. Interment
in St. Mary’s Cemetery,
Montrose.
Memorials:
St.
Mary’s School, immediate
needs. Arrangements: Hill &
Son Funeral Home, Appleton
City, Mo.
Paxton Memorials
Memorial contributions to
Eva Merle Paxton, 75, Raymore, Mo. (omitted from obituary in last week’s edition) may
be directed to American Cancer Society or Merle Paxton
Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 66,
Raymore, Mo. 64083.
News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, January 21, 2011
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NEWS-XPRESS SPORTS
BUSY DAYS FOR WRESTLERS Basketball back on track
On Tuesday, Jan 6, the Butler
Bears varsity wrestling team traveled
to Louisburg for a double dual event.
The Bears defeated Louisburg 37-36
on tie-breaker criteria. The Bears lost
to Adrian by a score of 42-40. Individual scores were as follows:
Butler vs Louisburg
103, Both schools open,
112, Trey Heckadon (Butler)
pinned Nathan Keiser (Louisburg)
at 0:38
119, Austin Hood (Louisburg)
pinned Dustin Laughlin (Butler) at
2:56
125, Austin Scott (Louisburg)
pinned Kaleb Hurshman (Butler) at
0:44
130, Daniel Shubert (Butler)
pinned Trevor LaPlant (Louisburg)
at 1:55
135, Kyle Edwards (Louisburg)
pinned Khanin Watts (Butler) at
3:44
140, Austin Fix (Butler) won by
decision 111-9 against Austin Caskey
(Louisburg), 3rd overtime
145, Kyle Todd (Butler) pinned
Brady Hudgins (Louisburg) at 2:55
152, Curtis Lemke (Louisburg)
won by forfeit
160, Cody Pitts (Butler) won by
decision 3-2 against Derrick Mathia
(Louisburg)
171, Brandon Mason (Butler)
won by forfeit
189, Chad Turney (Louisburg)
pinned Keanu Best (Butler) 1:44
215, Kyle McLellen (Louisburg)
won by forfeit
285, Logan Hoss (Butler) pinned
Connor Cook (Louisburg) at 0:57
Final Dual Scores: Butler 37,
Louisburg 36
Butler vs Adrian
103, Chase Reynolds (Adrian)
won by forfeit,
112, Trey Heckadon (Butler)
pinned Brandt McMillan (Adrian)
at 2:53
119, Bobby McCarl (Adrian)
pinned Dustin Laughlin (Butler) at
1:27
125, Michael Lopez (Adrian)
pinned Kaleb Hurshman (Butler) at
0:33
130, Daniel Shubert (Butler)
pinned Logan Jennings (Adrian) at
2:44
135, Khanin Watts (Butler)
pinned AJ McCubbin (Adrian) at
1:01
140, Austin Fix (Butler) won by
forfeit
145, Austin Williams (Adrian)
pinned Kyle Todd (Butler) at 1:35
152, Luke Hough (Adrian) won
by forfeit
160, Cody Pitts (Butler) pinned
Joe Collins (Adrian) at 2:35
171, Brandon Mason (Butler)
pinned Christian Schlotman (Adrian) at 2:45
189, Vince Romi (Adrian) pinned
Jordan Olson (Butler) at 0:33
215, Keanu Best (Butler) won
by major decision 11-3 against Jon
Melton (Adrian)
285, Christian Graham (Adrian)
pinned Logan Hoss (Butler) at 1:20
Final Dual Score: Butler 40,
Adrian 42.
On Saturday, Jan. 8, the Butler
Bears wrestling team hosted the Butler Invitational Tournament. The
tournament included Adrian, Butler,
Cameron, Harrisonville JV, Holden,
Knob Noster, Rogers (Arkansas),
and Trenton. Butler placed 4th as
a team out of 10 schools. The Bears
had one individual tournament
champion, Cody Pitts, who won the
160 lb bracket with a record of 5-0.
Cameron, a very strong class 2 program, won the tournament by a wide
margin.
Overall team placements were as
follows:
1, Cameron, 368.5
2, Adrian, 244
3, Holden, 203.5
4, Butler, 164.5
5, Knob Noster, 158
Butler’s Cody Pitts puts pressure on his Trenton
opponent.–Submitted by Lisa Todd.
Wrestling Alumni Night
at Butler High School
Butler Wrestling Alumni Night will be celebrated
Thursday, Jan. 27 in the high school gym, according
to Coach Brandon Wackerman. At 5 p.m. a dinner
by Kim and Julie Diehl will be served in the cafeteria
for all former wrestling alumni.
This will be followed at 6 by the Crossroad Conference Quad (Butler will wrestler Sherwood, St.
Mary’s and Van Horn). Free admission for former
Butler wrestlers and coaches.
6, Diamond, 156
7, Trenton, 150.5
8, Rogers, Arkansas, 125
9, Harrisonville JV, 88
10, St Mary’s, 79
5-0
3-1
119, Dustin Laughlin, 2-2
130, Daniel Shubert, 2nd place,
135, Austin Fix, 3rd place, 3-1
140, Khanin Watts, 1-3
145, Kyle Todd, 0-4
160, Cody Pitts-, 2nd place, 2-1
171, Brandon Mason, 2nd place,
Individual records for the Bears
were as follows:
112, Trey Heckadon, 2nd place,
4-1
2-1
119, Dustin Laughlin, 1-4
189, Cale Diehl, 1-4
125, Kaleb Hurshman, 0-3
130, Daniel Shubert, 2nd place,
3-1,
135, Khanin Watts, 0-4
140, Austin Fix, 2nd place, 4-1
145, Kyle Todd, 0-4
160, Cody Pitts-, 1st place, 5-0
171, Brandon Mason, 3rd place,
n Basketball
3-2
Friday, Jan. 21
189, Cale Diehl, 4th place, 3-2
Archie @ Miami (JVB/VG/VB) 5:30
189, Keanu Best, 2-2
285, Logan Hoss, 0-3
courtwarming
SPORTS
CALENDAR
On Saturday, Jan. 15, the Butler
Bears wrestling team travelled to the
Warsaw Invitational Tournament.
The tournament included Adrian,
Blair Oaks, Butler, Clinton, Diamond, Lone Jack, Tipton, Versailles,
Warsaw, and Wentworth Military
Academy. Butler placed 6th as a team
out of 11 schools. The Bears had one
individual tournament champion,
Trey Heckadon, who won the 112
lb bracket with a record of 4-0. Five
total Bear wrestlers earned medals at
the tournament. Blair Oaks finished
as the team tournament champions.
Overall team placements were as
follows:
1, Blair Oaks, 149.5
2, Adrian, , 109
3 , Marceline, 101
4, Versailles, 98
5, Clinton, 81.5
6 , Butler, , 80.5
7, Diamond, 67
8, Lone Jack, 24
9, Warsaw, 17
10, Tipton, , 7.5
11, Wentworth , 1.5
Individual records for the Bears
were as follows:
112, Trey Heckadon, 1st place,
Butler Youth Soccer Association
will be holding
Soccer Sign-Ups
for Spring Soccer on
January 21-22 • 5:30-8:30 Friday
January 28-29 • 9:00-12:00 Saturday
at McDonald’s in Butler
for Ages 4-18 • Fees $40
For questions contact:
Candice Krause
660-424-0693
Slade Coonce
660-619-3351
No Late Sign Ups Please!
Osceola @ Adrian (JVB/VG/VB)
5:30
Sheldon @ Hume (JVB/VG/VB)
5:30 parents night
Rich Hill @ Drexel (V) 6:00
Jan. 24-29
81st Archie Varsity Tournament Butler, Ballard, Adrian, Drexel
Miami @ Rich Hill Tournament
AC @ Osceola Tournament
Jan. 25, 27, 29
Hume Tournament-Hume
n Wrestling
Monday, Jan. 24
O’Hara @ Adrian 6:00
Tuesday, Jan. 25
Nevada @ Butler
Thursday, Jan. 27
Crossroads Conf. Quad @ ButlerSt. Mary’s Sherwood, Van Horn
(elementary gym)
Adrian Girls 51 L. Jack 45
Both teams started slowly
with Lone Jack leading only 6-5
at the end of the first quarter.
Adrian picked it up in the second
quarter and led 16-11 at half.
Both teams increased their offensive output in the second half
with Adrian winning the game
51-46 to run their record to 7-2.
“A good team effort,” said
Coach Dingman. “Once we got
the lead in the second quarter we
never let them back ahead. Execution was good but we could
have rebounded better. Also getting 18 points from the freethrow
line will always help.”
Brenna Tallman had 13 points
and 5 steals, Emily Hughes
had 12 points and 9 rebounds,
Whitney Bagby added 9 points,
Courtney Miller 7, Lesley Cox 6
and LeeAnna Reid 4.
L. Jack Boys 52 Adrian 39
Adrian boys fell behind 16-9
in the first quarter at Lone Jack
last Friday and could never get
on top. Lone Jack extended their
lead to 36-26 at half and won the
non-conference game 52-39.
Eric Moles led Adrian with
15 points and 11 rebounds. Nick
Case had 8 rebounds and Brandon Doll added 5. Seth Rosekopf had 5 rebounds and Harrison
Wainwright 5 assists.
Adrian had 18 turnovers as
they made 12 of 46 fieldgoals
and 9 of 16 freethrows. Their record falls to 5-4.
Archie Girls 54 Pleas. 24
Archie girls improved to 8-2
with a 54-24 win at Pleasanton,
Kans. last Friday.
“We did a good job of sharing the basketball as we had 17
assists,” said Coach Batchelder.
“We made some good adjustments on the defensive end to
hold Pleasanton to three points
in the third quarter.”
Archie led 16-7 after the first
quarter, 31-15 at half and 44-18
after the third quarter.
Lindsey Cornelius led with
11 points and 8 rebounds, Mallory Clark added 10 points and
6 rebounds, Kendyl Thomas and
Abby Shipley each had 9 points
and 5 assists.
Archie 65 Pleasanton 13
Archie boys showed no mercy
to Pleasanton, Kans. last Friday
as they held them to single digit
scoring in every quarter which
allowed the Whirlwinds to win
the game 65-13. The Whirlwinds
led 20-4, 37-8, and 56-10 at the
end of each of the first three
quarters.
“It was nice to play again as
we’ve had only one game in three
weeks,” said Coach Schulte. “I
was pleased with our effort on
defense which allowed us to score
some easy baskets. We struggled
to make shots early but Luke
Anderson took advantage to get
offensive rebounds and score,
then Michael Iseman got things
rolling in the second half.”
Iseman led the Whirlwinds
with 16 points, Anderson had
13 points and 6 rebounds, Alex
Atkinson added 8 points and
5 steals, Colter Schacher had 7
TUESDAY NIGHT ACTION
Butler boys 50 St. Mary’s 46
Butler boys had a scare Tuesday at Butler, but played well in
the last minute to pullout a 50-46
conference win over St. Mary’s.
The Bears led 25-18 at half
and 34-26 at the end of the third
quarter but St. Mary’s rallied to
tie the score 44-44 with just over
a minute, Trenton Crow and
Tanner McGuire made clutch
freethrows to ice the game.
“We accomplished a lot tonight,” said Coach Hill. “We
got back to .500 on the season
(5-5 and remained undefeated at
home. We played well at times,
but still had too many turnovers
(23). It was nice to see new faces
at the top of the scoring column
giving us 6 different people to
lead the team in scoring.”
Aaron Fritts and Trenton
Crow led the Bears with 11 points
each, Trey Mareth had 7, Wyatt
Dodds 6, Kolton Kauffman and
Jesse Waters 5, Blake Phelps 3
and Tanner McGuire 2.
Archie boys 60 Barstow 44
Archie boys had one of their
biggest challenges against Barstow at Archie Tuesday and the
Whirlwinds excelled to win 6044 which kept them undefeated
at 10-0. Archie led only 15-13
after the first quarter but Barstow
took a 33-27 halftime lead. Archie cut it to 39-37 in the third
and outscored Barstow 23-5 in
the fourth for the win.
“This was a good win for us
against a quality opponent,” said
Coach Schulte. “We were able to
get them into foul trouble but we
relaxed and they took the lead at
half. Our defense was good in the
second half and contested shots.
We also moved the ball better
providing better chances.”
Luke Anderson led Archie
with 18 points and 9 rebounds,
Michael Iseman had 17 points
and 8 rebounds, Colter Schacher
added 6 points and 10 rebounds,
Blake Barber 5 points, Paul
McAlexander, Cameron Mills
and Alex Atkinson 4 each and
Daniel Timme 2.
Archie girls 63 Barstow 31
Lindsey Cornelius had a double double with 14 points and 10
rebounds as Archie improved to
9-2 with a 63-31 win over Barstow at Archie Tuesday. The
Lady Whirlwinds led 19-3 after
the first quarter and 36-9 at half.
“The girls came out ready
to play the first half and were
able to dominate,” said Coach
Batchelder. “The third quarter
was a different story but they
pulled it back up in the fourth.”
Abby Shipley led the scoring
with 15 points and 6 rebounds,
Kendyl Thomas had 8 points
and 7 steals. Jordan Schulte had
5 points and 7 steals.
Hume girls 48 Miami 24
Hume girls improved to 6-2
with a 48-24 win over Miami at
Hume Tuesday. Hume led only
11-8 after the first quarter but increased their lead to 26-15 at half
and 40-17 after the third quarter.
“The girls started out slow
but came alive in the second
quarter,” said Coach Thompson. “We have only 7 players so
young players are getting a lot of
varsity experience.”
Makena Thompson registered
a double double with 25 points
and 15 rebounds, Emily Brooks
had 8 points and 6 assists, Tori
Sears added 8 points and 7 rebounds and Kaitlee Metcalf had
5 points.
Sheldon boys 72 R. Hill 62
Tuesday at Sheldon, Rich Hill
boys led 17-11 at the end of the
first quarter but Sheldon took a
31-30 lead at halftime. Rich Hill
came back to lead 49-48 at the
end of the third but foul trouble
by Rich Hill allowed Sheldon to
win the non conference game 72-
Trenton Crow lays it
up for two against St.
Mary’s.–Staff photo.
points and 8 rebounds, Nathan
Warner had 6 points, Daniel
Timme, Cameron Mills and Cole
Eastwood 4 and Blake Barber 2.
Archie made 26 of 63 fieldgoals, 10 of 15 freethrows and
remain undefeated at 9-0.
El Do Girls 72 Butler 64
(OT)
Because of the cancellation
of the Appleton City Tournament last week, Butler and El
Dorado Springs girls played an
unscheduled game at Butler last
Friday.
This game see-sawed back
and forth all night and one of the
reasons Eldo won the game was
Butler had three of their starters
out of the game in overtime because of fouls. Butler led 21-20
after the first quarter but Eldo
took a 30-29 lead at half. Butler
was on top 47-45 after the third
quarter and it was tied 62-62 at
the end of regulation. Eldo outscored Butler 10-2 in the overtime to win 72-64.
“A very entertaining game
between two equal teams,” said
Coach Gepford. “Both teams
played good enough to win.
The turnover statistic was even,
we had the rebounding edge,
but they shot better and made
freethrows in overtime.”
Jennifer McMurphy led Butler
with 17 points and 21 rebounds.
Alyx Gepford had 11 points, 11
rebounds and 6 steals, Cheyenne
Lesmeister had 10 points and 12
rebounds, Lauren Wainscott and
Morgan Nelson had 8 points,
Kayla Delozier 5, Bre Sargent 4
and Kiersten Morris 1.
Butler JV
Butler JV girls defeated Lone
Jack 57-26. Leading scorer was
Kayla Morris with 16. Shelby
Franklin had 13, Bree Platt 8, Kiersten Morris and Jchelsea Noe 7
and Gabby Blevins 6.
Butler JV girls won their first
game in the Butler Tournament
52-11 over Warsaw. Bre Sargent
had 14 points, Kayla Morris
13, Kiersten Morris 12, Shelby
Franklin 6, Bree Platt 5, Jchelsea
Noe 2.
Drexel Girls 43 Hume 36
Drexel girls traveled to Hume
last week and trailed the Lady
Hornets 28-8 at half. The Lady
Bobcats came roaring back in the
second half and won the game
42-36.
“This was an outstanding
win,” said Coach Lane. “After
half we changed defenses and
62.
“It became evident early that
we were going to be in foul trouble all night,” said Coach Rapp.”
We couldn’t overcome two players fouling out and accumulating
30 team fouls and they shot really
well from the free throw line.”
Jairus Beckett led Rich Hill
with 18 points, Clayton Cumpton had 14, Will Steiger 10,
Chase Stout 10, Josh Robb 8,
Logan Wheather 2.
Butler girls 55 St. Mary’s 31
It was not a very pretty game
but the Butler girls improved to
8-3 and 4-0 with a 55-31 win
over St. Mary’s at Butler Tuesday. Butler led 16-7 after the first
quarter, 27-11 at half and 38-19
after the third quarter.
“This was a very physical
game,” said coach Gepford.
“The officials did not call very
many fouls. After we adjusted,
we settled in and played stingy
defense which paved the way to
good shots. We grabbed 50 rebounds and had an important
conference win.”
Jennifer McMurphy had a
double double with 16 points
and 15 rebounds and Cheyenne
Lesmeister did also with 14
points and 12 rebounds. Nelson
Morgan and Kayla Delozier had
6 points, Alyx Gepford 5, Lauren Wainscott 3, Alissa Jett and
Gabby Blevins 2 and Kayla Morris 1.
came out a new team. In the
third quarter we scored 20 points
and held Hume to 3.”
Jessi Gunnels led Drexel with
12 points and 4 assists, Jacklynn
Williams added 8 points, Eliza
Rooney had 8 rebounds and Adison Barnhart 6.
Hume was led by Makena
Thompson with 24 points.
Drexel Girls 52 K-ville 35
Drexel girls improved to 8-3
by defeating Kingsville 52-35
at Drexel. The Lady Bobcats
jumped out to a 12-2 first quarter
lead and stretched that out to a
21-7 lead at half.
Nicole Vlieger led Drexel
with 12 points and 17 rebounds,
Jessi Gunnels had 10 points and
8 rebounds, Jacklynn Williams
had 8 points, Nikki Quisenberry
had 8 rebounds and Tara Freeman had 7 assists. Drexel made
23 of 49 fieldgoals and 6 of 16
freethrows.
Kaylee Herring led Kingsville
with 13 points.
Rich Hill 52 Pleasanton 36
Pleasanton led 9-7 at the end
of the first quarter but Rich Hill
took control in the second quarter to lead 21-13 at half and 3726 in the third on the way to a
52-36 win.
“Good win to start the new
year,” said Coach Rapp. We
started off slow but played very
well the rest of the night.”
Clayton Cumpton led Rich
Hill with 16 points, Will Steiger
had 13, Chase Stout 10, Jairus
Beckett 7 and Josh Robb 6.
Ballard Boys 57 Osceola 53
Ballard boys advanced to the
semifinals of the Lakeland Tournament by defeating Osceola 5753 Monday night.
Ballard led 13-11 after the first
quarter but trailed 26-25 at half.
Osceola increased their lead to
36-33 after the third quarter but
Ballard outscored the Indians 2417 in the fourth for the win.
“We played really well down
the stretch,” said Coach Melton.
“DeHart scored 8 points in the
fourth quarter and Stuart Meade
made 4 freethrows to ice it. Great
effort and glad to get the win.”
Meade had 27 points and 10
rebounds for Ballard, Seth Kagarice had 10 points, 7 rebounds
and 8 assists and Zach Doty had
10 points.
Knights
free throw
championship
All boys and girls ages
10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of
competition for the 2011
Knights of Columbus Free
Throw Championship. The
local competition will be
held Saturday, Jan. 29 at
Adrian R-3 School (west
gym, use north entrance).
Registration is 1-1:30 p.m.
with competition starting at
1:30 p.m.
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually,
with winners progressing
through the local, district
and state competitions. International champions are
announced by the K of C
international headquarters
based on scores from the
state-level competitions. All
boys and girls 10 to 14 years
old are eligible to participate
and will compete in their respective age divisions. Last
year more than 179,000
sharpshooters participated
in over 3,000 local competitions.
10 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, January 21, 2011
1011.89 feet to the true point of
beginning, subject to the right
of way of 355th Street, also
known as Tract B on survey
recorded May 4, 2007 in Book
RS2 at Page 12.
(subject to easements, restrictions,
reservations, home’s association
declarations
and
party
wall
agreements, if any.)
to satisfy said debt and costs.
MPOWB Trustee Services, LLC
Successor Trustee
2-4
REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS
TRUSTEE’S SALE
IN RE: Craig M. Lister
and Michelle E. Lister,
Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale:
For default in payment of debt and
performance of obligation secured by
Deed of Trust executed by Craig M.
Lister and Michelle E. Lister, Husband
and Wife dated March 22, 2006 and
recorded in the Office of the Recorder
of Deeds of Bates County, Missouri in
Book 856, Page 91 the undersigned
Successor Trustee, at the request of
the legal holder of said Note will on
Thursday, February 10, 2011 between
the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
(at the specific time of 11:25 AM), at the
East Front Door of the Court House,
City of Butler, County of Bates, State
of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the
highest bidder for cash the following
described real estate, described in said
Deed of Trust, and situated in Bates
County, State of Missouri, to wit:
A
TRACT
OF
LAND
DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING
AT A POINT 214-1/2 FEET
EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF THE EAST
12-1/2 ACRES OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
THE NORTHEAST QUARTER
OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP
42 OF RANGE 31; RUNNING
THENCE NORTH 90 FEET;
THENCE EAST 70 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 90 FEET;
THENCE WEST 70 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
ALL IN THE CITY OF ADRIAN,
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI.
ALSO A TRACT OF LAND
DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING
AT A POINT 196-1/2 FEET
EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF THE EAST
12-1/2 ACRES OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
THE NORTHEAST QUARTER
OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP
42, RANGE 31; AND RUNNING
THENCE NORTH 90 FEET;
THENCE EAST 18 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 90 FEET;
THENCE WEST 18 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI.
to satisfy said debt and cost.
MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C.,
Successor Trustee
612 Spirit Drive
St. Louis, MO 63005
(636) 537-0110
File No: 114470.021011.229757 FC
NOTICE
Pursuant to the Fair Debt
Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C.
§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 obtained will
be used for that purpose.
PUBLISH ON: January 14, 2011
01/21/2011, 01/28/2011, 02/04/2011
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NOTICE OF
SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE
For default in payment of the debt
and performance of the obligation
secured by a Deed of Trust executed
by Gary L. Hill, Sr., and Patricia L. Hill,
husband and wife dated May 19, 2008
and recorded May 19, 2008, in Book
896 at page 146 in the Office of the
Recorder of Deeds for Bates County,
Missouri at Butler, the undersigned
Successor Trustee will, at the request
of the holder of said debt, on February
10, 2011, between the hours of 9:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (2:00 pm) at the
east front door of the Bates County
Courthouse, at One North Delaware
Street in Butler, Bates County,
Missouri, sell at public vendue to
the highest bidder for cash the real
property described in said Deed of
Trust, to-wit:
Part of a tract of land described
in Book 828 at Page 165 in
the Office of the Recorder
of Deeds in Bates County,
Missouri, being part of the East
half of Fractional Section 1, in
Township 42, Range 32, Bates
County, Missouri, described
as follows: from the Northwest
corner of the East half of
Section 1 aforesaid; run thence
South 89 degrees 53 minutes
05 seconds East along the
North line thereof, 644.12 feet
to the true point of beginning
of the tract to be described;
continuing
thence
South
89 degrees 58 minutes 05
seconds East along the North
line of the East half of said
Section 1, 639.94 feet; thence
South 0 degrees 31 minutes
06 seconds East (deed=South
0 degrees 28 minutes 22
seconds East), 1002.94 feet
to the Northeast corner of a
tract of land described in Book
790, Page 61 in the office
of the Recorder of Deeds in
Bates County, Missouri; thence
South 89 degrees 14 minutes
38 seconds West (deed=South
89 degrees 15 minutes 42
seconds West) along the North
line of said tract of land, 653.34
feet; thence North 0 degrees
14 minutes 30 seconds East,
LUCILLE MUNDEY
Bates County
Recorder of Deeds
Jan. 7-13, 2011
Arthur E. Raymond to Michael
Swarnes, David Fletcher & Jordan
Fletcher: Lots 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 &
23, Blk 13. Walnut NKA Foster.
Justin W. Stephan & Derek L.
Stephan to William L. Stephan:
Part of Sec. 18, Twp. 39, Range
29, described.
John H. Gwinn & Nancy A.
Gwinn to Shawn M. Dimitt &
Tabitha A. Dimitt: S/2 of S/2
of Lot 5, Blk 2, Harper’s Subdiv.,
Butler, described.
Richard L. Skocy & Gertrude
E. Skocy to David Jungerman
(trustee) & Jungerman family trust
2-17-2003: Lots 7 & 8, Blk 85,
original town, Rich Hill.
Charlotte Grimes to Bill McElwain & Sharon McElwain: Part
of Sec. 10, Twp. 41, Range 29,
described.
Duard Myers & Joyce M. Myers to Kathielane J. Myers: Part of
Sec. 33, Twp. 40, Range 32, described.
Vick Sims & Debora Sims to
Robert E. Stein: Part of Sec. 11,
Twp. 42, Range 32, described,
Earline Trimmer, James E.
Trimmer & Yvonne Jones to
Yvonne G. Jones trust 7-19-1993
& Yvonne G. Jones (trustee): Part
of Sec. 10, Twp. 38, Range 29, described.
Court
CIRCUIT COURT
James K. Journey, Judge
Diana Rich, Clerk
January 10-14, 2011
Stacy N McGuire v Kenneth
Ray McGuire, Modification of
Dissolution filed.
Linda R Lay v Troy L Ellzey,
Full Order of Protection entered.
Troy L Ellzey v Linda R Lay,
Petition for Order of Protection is
dismissed by Court.
St v. Richard W Smith, I: Felony burglary, II: Felony stealing, set
for January 18, 2011.
Daryl S Ferguson v Toni L Ferguson, Dissolution of Marriage
granted.
St v. Darryl B Heckadon, 6
counts of statutory sodomy, 1
count of endangering welfare of a
child, set for 2-22-11.
St v. Sheena A Baker, Felony
burglary, set for 2-22-11.
Jenny Welcher v Jeremy
Welcher, Petition for Order of Protection filed.
Spring only
60 days away
Here is Jan. 17 - just getting the snow from our last
weather incident melted off
and they say we are to experience another one coming out
PUBLIC NOTICES
Coming events in the area
I got a call about a few
events I think many would
enjoy. The Amsterdam United Methodist Church will
be have a song service along
with a chili, soup dinner. Everyone is welcomed to come
join them Sunday, Jan. 23 at
6p.m.
On Jan. 15 from 9 a.m.- 2
p.m. At the Millwalk Mall
Lobby in Harrisonville, the
mall with The Family Center, the Osage Spinners along
with other crafters will have a
display.
My son had two basketball
games Saturday against Butler. Some of our other teams
played too. We did not do
so good. I think the first five
minutes were good. I think
they got discouraged fast, but
I think the kids should consider their teams have been
playing together a few years
before them. They offer basketball a few years before our
area does. My son always
seems happy. He wishes the
score was different, but he
has a good time. I am proud
of his attitude. I appreciate
the coach. He really works
with them a lot. They have
come a long way.
My kids have been begging me to write in here they
will be pet setters for a very
low cost. lol. They just really
need a pet. They would love
to take anyone in town dogs
for a walk.
I forgot to mention at the
City Council meeting last
week that they were finding
out prices and amount of materials needed for ceiling in
the Amsterdam community
center. The Jubilee has given
I believe they said $1,000 for
the project. Sounds like a near
future project.
I hope everyone takes care
and has a good week.
This Weeks News
Very sad to hear Mr.
Logue resigned for next year.
Hope there is some way to get
him back. If you are involved
in the school you know who
he is. It would be sad to lose
such a great teacher. We do
not know what we will do
on the PTSO without him. If
he moves on I wish him luck
and any school would be very
lucky to get him.
I hope everyone remembers to encourage each other
and not put each other down.
Chris Hedrick sent me this
extra news to add on here.
It’s nice to see Jack Carnahan feeling a little better
and getting around better after his knee surgery, McBee’s
new renovations look really
nice and the new BBQ sliced
brisket sandwiches are really
great, if you haven’t had one
you need to go get one...not
only are the sandwiches and
Brats good but the side show
with Jason and Ross is worth
the trip!
Glad to hear that Karen
Grimsley is doing a little better and that Elenora Crawford
is doing so well. Really miss
seeing Dorothy Read around
town.
Thank you so much to Ann
and Terry Tyerer for the donations at Christmas to help
families in need. You were a
real blessing to those families.
Saw Kip Johnsons lights on
after 7 the other night... had
to call to check on him , as he
is usually in bed by then.
Sorry to hear about Hoot
Cutshalls friend passing.
Please keep Edith Wilson
in your prayers as she hasn’t
been feeling real well due to
her treatments, we hope that
she’s feeling better soon.
It would be nice to see all
the local churches filled to
capacity, our country sure
could use our prayers as well
as each one of us.. there are
those who have been sick,
those who are in need of jobs
and those who are suffering
with financial difficulties due
to the economy, prayer and
fellowship work wonders and
its always nice to get together
with friends and family and
help each other out.
of the northwest (Nebraska).
We do need a little more
moisture but this one is freezing rain, sleet, and snow supposedly a little weaker because of the Southern winds,
but it will be on top of the
leftover snow and ice. So! Be
very careful out there.
At least 60 days to go before the first day of Spring.
Somebody was very good and
left a tricycle for little Mikala
and she is sure happy with it.
It was great to see Larry
here this Sunday and Carol
his wife is still healing but she
baked a cake as a present for
our fellowship time and it was
top of the line. Great texture,
taste and it melted in your
mouth. Thank you Carol for
the blessing it was great.
Chippers foot & ankle are
healing slowly but he feels
better being back to work even
if it is just light duty until he
heals completely. Lisa and
Bink Myers called and invited Bud and Joy Myers out to
breakfast Saturday morning
at Flaming Lantern in Butler, then the women wanted
to look at the furniture shop
owned by Phyllis and Linn
Nitsche on 71 Business strip
in Butler. All in all, it was a
good time.
Seth Esterbrook graduated
from the Service in Texas so
Wes and Zelda Coleman went
to the graduation exercises.
Zelda said it was very impressive. Being as it was icy in
Texas, Wes got to drive more
than he expected to. Zelda
says she hadn’t bargained for
that much ice in Texas.
Patsy Withrow was back
with us Sunday and it was
good to have her with us once
again.
We had guests this Sunday
and we hope they come again
and join us in worship. Our
friend and brother Wayne
Fisher filled in the pulpit Sunday and had a good lesson.
I learn from this man, he is
becoming a good speaker and
minister.
Ed Holden is helping our
small church by helping to
support our outreach ministries expenses. Our church
has an active prayer chain for
those who would like to use
it. All you have to do if you
Walmart’s Rotary donation
Butler Walmart manager Chris White presented Laura
West, President of the Butler Rotary Club, a donation
check for $500. The club would like to thank Walmart
and White for the donation. The club sponsors several different programs in the community where it can
be of service and help.—Rotary photo.
have a request for prayers is
to call 660-679-3863 and if
no answer leave information
on message recorder.
“God answers prayers!”
Not always immediately or
maybe not like you expect but
you know he is there and he
hears all prayers. If you study
his word, you know that you
should end all prayers with
“In Jesus Name we pray this”
because Jesus is our Lord and
Intercessor. I study God’s
word a lot and each time I
study he reveals more and
more knowledge each time.
This is how God wants us
to study his word. He wants
us to take time to allow his
truths to sink in when we
go back and read it again he
gives us more knowledge,
that is his way of filling in
and explaining his word a
little more. Over my 73 years
of life I have studied his word
and his word tends to be fresh
and pertinent to our life at the
time you read it no matter the
time of your life.
These people need our
prayers, all are God’s children; Mr. Austin Davis, Mary
from LaCygne, Kan., Gina
McGuire, Vicki Miller, Seth
Esterbrook, Robert Morris
Cole, David Weise, Bud’s
daughter Kathy, Chipper and
his broken ankle, Ashley Bukaty and family, Mary Ford;
Joyce’s cousin Patty Cook of
Edwards, Mo.; Ronnie West
by Earlene, the homeless by
Libby, old friends Pat and
Warren, Barbara, Nita, Joyce
Ann; Darlene and Wanda,
friends of Zelda; Mary Lee
Schubert and family, Buddy
Carey and family; Sandy
Myers, loss of mother June;
Wayne Fisher, God’s warrior in his fight for the souls
of men & women outside
in the world; Samantha and
her family, Tammy and her
husband in their fight to better the lives of two children they are trying to help some
of God’s children; we must
always remember those in
our armed forces and support
them. They are young and
concerned with keeping their
country safe.
Keep your chin up, your
family is safe, and don’t be
afraid to ask for help when
you need it. None of us want
people to go hungry or without warmth or shelter. See
you in Church Sunday.
Two hurt in
two vehicle
collision
A two vehicle accident
Jan. 14 sent two people
to the hospital in Butler,
according to the Missouri
Highway Patrol.
The mishap occurred
at 3:03 p.m. on U.S. 71 at
county road 15504 when a
2008 Toyota driven north
by Robert W. Read, 71,
of Paola, Kan., overtook
and struck a 1988 Subaru
in the rear that was driven
by 69-year-old Ronald W.
Wood of Creighton, Mo.
Both vehicles were totaled.
The injured included
two Waldport, Oregon residents, 41-year-old Janette
R. Woosley (moderate)
and Kenneth E. Read, 67
(minor). Ronald W. Wood
received minor injures and
refused treatment at the
scene.
The Patrol said both
drivers were wearing seatbelts.
Miami R-1 menus
Monday, Jan. 24: Breakfast:
Breakfast pizza, milk. Lunch:
Biscuits and gravy, ham, hash
brown, orange juice.
Tuesday, Jan. 25: Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, milk.
Lunch: Chicken patty, macaroni cheese, mix fruit, cookie
bar, milk.
Wednesday, Jan. 26: Breakfast: Egg and hashbrown,
milk. Lunch: Sloppy joes,
chips, pickle spears, baked
beans, pineapple, milk.
Thursday, Jan. 27: Breakfast: French toast, milk.
Lunch: Corn dog, tator tots,
peaches, poke cake, milk.
Friday, Jan. 28: Breakfast: Pancake on stick, milk.
Lunch: Spaghetti, corn, salad,
bread, milk.
Detailed Financial Statement
of Rockville Township
Combined Administrative Fund
Road & Bridge Fund
Fiscal Year Beginning
January 1, 2010 &
Ending December 31, 2010
Bond Indebtedness
$0
All Other Indebtedness
$0
Assessed Valuation As Of
May 31, 2010
$3,304,280
Maximum Tax Rate Permitted
By Law
Road & Bridge Tax Rate $.2759
Administrative Tax Rate
$.1000
Amount Tax Rate Levied
By Township Board
Road & Bridge Tax Rate $.2759
Administrative Tax Rate
$.1000
Beginning Balance From All Funds
1-1-2010
$7,472.37
Receipts
CART monies
$15,600.00
Property Tax (Road & Bridge Bates
County Treasurer)
$11,294.62
Interest
$115.04
Other
$100.50
Total Receipts From All Sources
$27,110.16
Expenditures
Rock
$7,040.57
Payroll
$1,953.30
Insurance
$1,492.00
Other Fuel & Parts
$3,656.23
Total Expenditures Made
$14,142.10
Ending Balance From All Funds
12-31-2010
$20,440.43
Township Inventory
Real Property
$0
Equipment Grader
$30,000.00
Supplies
$0
Total Inventory As Of
December 31, 2010 $30,000.00
Marlon Seider (s)
Clerk of Rockville Township
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Services
DIABETIC
TEST
STRIPS
WANTED: Most brands needed. I will pay cash. Call Tom
417-667-2286. 2b12
(4) Help Wanted
LIMOUSIN BULLS: Blacks and
Reds, Limousin females bred
& open, Double J Ranch, 417842-3353, Ron cell 417-2140279, Will cell 417-350-9810.
CORN FED BUFFALO: Sold
WANTED: Tire/Lube Tech., by pound, 1/4, 1/2 or whole,
experience required. Location: Also $50 or $75 bundles. Call
Sawyer Tire, Greenfield, MO. for hours and directions. Scott
Farms, 660-476-5843, AppleCall 417-637-2663 to apply.
ton City. z
TRIPLE CROWN SERVICES:
An all owner operator company POULTRY LITTER FOR SALE:
needs you! WE offer a stable en- Delivered to your farm. Call for
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vironment. Our own rail terminal. pricing. 417-425-8995.
Good rates New rates coming
2011. Lease purchase opportu- ANGUS BULLS: 18 months,
nities. And much more. Call to- low bw, very gentle. 660-679day 800-756-7433 or visit on line 1382. z
www.triplecrownsvc.com a
WANTED TO BUY: Horses,
HELP WANTED AMSTERDAM Sheep, Goats, Cattle, Trailers,
CAFE: Waitress/Cook, full or Saddles and Tack. Will pay
4b5
part time. . Amsterdam Cafe, cash. 417-391-1039
Amsterdam,,Mo. 660-267-3209
FOR SALE: 12 cow/calf pairs in
IMMEDIATE NEED: ASAP for good condition $15,000. 9132b12
1st, 2nd & 3rd shift for general 795-2820
laborers, $8 hour, other positions available. All 3 shifts. Must FOR SALE: 50 head of young
have clear criminal background black cows bred for spring calvand pass drug screen. Penmac ing $1130 per head. 417-3660363 3b12
816-524-5442. 3b12
HELP WANTED: Owner/Operators, Class A Drivers, van
or flatbed, weekly hometime,
2 yrs. exp. required. 866-9464322 2a12
FOR SALE: 60 head young
mixed cows bred for spring
calving $960 per head. 417366-0363.
3b12
ENGLISH MASTIFF PUPPIES:
New litters, AKC. farm raised (9) Rentals
Homes, Business, Apartments, etc.
$400. 913-898-6433
2b12
APPLICATION FOR ELDERLY:
2/3 bdrm units at Pleasanton
LOST OR STOLEN: Male Housing Authority, 902 Palm,
Beagle 40-45 lbs., black blan- Pleasanton, KS, 913-352ket back with red head and red 6289, screening is required.
spot on upper leg. Last seen 2&4eowz
Amarugia Highland, 319th St.
and Dorset Hill Rd. Conserva- APARTMENTS FOR RENT:
tion area. Reward. 816-899- Appleton City Senior Citizens
2501 2a19
Housing has attractive and
spacious one-bedroom apartBULLS FOR RENT: Angus, bal- ments. Utilities are included
ancer and others. Van Glenn (electricity at some). Cable is
- LaCygne. 785-587-7840 or furnished. Laundry facilities on
417-880-6810. 4b19
site. Rent starting at $255. For
age 58 plus. For more informaFREE TO GOOD HOME: Male tion, call 660-476-2200. EHO.
blue heeler, good with horses. 1&3womz
660-679-7955 a
L&L MINI STORAGE: Units
REGISTERED AUSTRALIAN available starting at $25. 660SHEPHERD PUPPIES: Blue 679-0030.
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Merle and Red Tri, 5 weeks old.
417-825-9451 a
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT:
Nicely furnished or unfurnished.
BULLS FOR SALE: Black An- Pool, rec. room & laundry. Free
gus or black Simmental, good cable/HBO, water & trash.
disposition. Call Matt Kohler Short lease available. $175
816-679-4966. 2b19
security deposit. No pets! In
Starting at $315. 417(7) Farm & Garden Nevada.
667-2633.
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FOR SALE: Farm machinery
FOR RENT:
Mobile home
& equipment. 816-682-4808.
16x78, 2 bedroom, 2 bath,
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ca/h, 1250 sq. ft. in country,
FOR SALE: Used parts, for stove and refrigerator. No pets.
660-200-5627, 679-5728. z
tractors, combines and other
farm machinery. Austin SalFOR RENT: 1200 square feet
vage, Butler, Mo. 660-679office space, ch/ca, located
4080. Let phone ring several
south west of stoplight, Butler.
times, please!
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Info 660-424-0643.
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LOOKING TO RENT TILLABLE
FARM GROUND: In Archie,
Adrian, Butler area, paying top
dollar cash or shares any sizes.
816-590-4089. 2&4womz
FOR RENT: $550 rent, $550
deposit. 3 bedroom, 2 bath,
fenced backyard, no pets, references required. 803 N. Havana, Butler. 660-424-3471.
FOR SALE: Bushhog brand z
rotary cutters, 5 ft. - 20 ft. Zero
FOR RENT: Available Dec. 1st,
turn mowers, 36 in. - 73 in.
311 S. Delaware, Butler. Luxury
Schell City T&T, Schell City,
2 bedroom ranch with granite
Mo. 417-432-3101.
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kitchen, Whirlpool, walk-out
HAY FOR SALE: Large round basement and more. Referencor small square bales, cow or es, lease and deposit required.
horse quality. Also alfalfa & Shown by appointment. 660679-3652 or 660-200-5656.
straw. 785-587-7840 or 913z
377-4537.
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FOR RENT: Small farm west
FOR SALE: Walker Zero turn,
of Walmart Butler, west on 52
16 hp Kohler, 42” deck w/factory
Hwy and north 1/2 mile at first
bagger, $1500. 417-682-5712
cross road. 3 bdrm., with a work
days, 417-682-5130 days. z
shop, pole barn, covered patio,
BIG ROUND BALES OF all in good condition. On REA,
HAY: Brome, prairie & fescue, natural gas for furnace only.
LaCygne, KS area. 913-259- Washer/Dryer, elect. stove, frig.
furnished. Rent very reason0032. 12b8
able for what you’re getting.
BROME HAY: Square bales. If you’re ready to spread your
660-267-3321, 816-520-8056. wings give us a call and we’ll
show it to you. Henry Mammen
Dennis Slattery. 4b5
660-679-5667. 2a12
FOR SALE: 2004 Case IH
8010 1906 hrs., 1377 separator hrs., 620-70-42 duals, 28L26 rear, 4 wd, chopper, tracker,
autosteer ready, ext. wear. 417394-2363, cell 417-540-4505
4a12
FOR RENT: 2 bdrm, 1 bath, detached garage, near hospital,
nice neighborhood. 660-6796250 2a12
FOR RENT: Large 2 bdrm, 2
ba house located at 408 S.
FOR SALE: Small square bales High, Butler. Available now.
Call Linn Nitsche 679-7517.
prairie hay. 417-394-2671 or
2b12
417-540-7845. 4a12
HOUSE FOR RENT: $385
FOR SALE: Kenland Red
month or sale upper $30’s in
Clover seed - cleaned and
Rich Hill. 417-395-4934.
germed. 417-394-2671 or 4172a12
540-7845.
4a12
FOR RENT: 3 duplexes recently
HAY FOR SALE: 5x6 heavy
remodeled, yard care provided,
round bales net wrapped good
$415 month. 660-492-2731
quality. Mixed grass hay with
2b12
a lot of clove and lespedeza.
660-693-4720 2a12
FOR RENT: 3 bdrm house,
100 PLUS BIG ROUND BALES: full basement, attached gaFescue 660-492-0459
2b12 rage, new remodeled. $650
month rent, $500 deposit. No
inside pets. 913-352-8570.
FOR SALE: 3x8 square bales
2b12
of grass hay. 816-657-2286.
3b19
HOUSE FOR RENT: 3 bdrm.,
HAY FOR SALE: 18 big round full bsmt., all electric, attached
bales good quality, never wet garage, near Amsterdam $650
$30 per bale. Butler, 816-810- month, plus deposit. Must have
references 660-679-5117.
6711
2b19
2a19
BROME HAY: Big bales triple A
APARTMENT FOR RENT: 3
quality, stored in barn $40. 816rooms and bath furnished, utili718-7004
4b19
ties paid $100 deposit, avail10 GRASS/CLOVER MIX: Net able now. Butler 660-679-3870
wrapped big bales 1 1/2 yrs.
old, always shedded. 2 miles FOR RENT: In Appleton City 2
N. of Rich Hill $25 per bale obo. possible 3 bedroom house, detached garage, separate shed.
660-200-6077 b
No pets $300 deposit $300
1963 -1600 OLIVER TRAC- monthly. 660-476-5745 or 816806-7023. No calls after 8 pm.
TOR: New water pump, starter,
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hoses and belts $4,750. 417395-4541.
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FOR RENT: 2 bdrm, dining
FOR SALE: JD 8 row corn head room, 1 ba, CH/CA. Available
now. 660-679-4585.
a
new chains and sprockets in
2009, $11,000. 816-679-4966
FOR RENT: 2-3 bdrm home re2b19
duced price $400 month, $250
WANTED: Young farmer want- deposit in Butler. 660-424-3516
or 660-424-0702.3b19
ing to cash rent or share crop,
cropland or pasture land in
FOR RENT OR SALE: 4 bdrm,
Bates or Cass county. 816-6792 ba, new carpet, 306 W. Ohio,
4966 2b19
Butler. No pets $550 rent and
deposit or $55K possible lease
(8) Sales
option with down payment. 660Auctions, Garage & Yard Sales,
679-6141.
b
Rummage Sales
STORAGE SALE: 90% of everything $1 and below. Sale
starts January 19th until everything gone. Corner of 6th St.
and Pine, Rich Hill. 417-3952688 b
FOR RENT: 3-4 bdrm, 2 ba, 2
car detached garage, no pets
$550 rent and deposit, 303 W.
Harrison, Butler. 660-679-6141
b
12 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, January 14, 2011
FOR RENT: Downstairs 2 bdrm,
1 ba apt. $325 rent and deposit.
No pets 103 E. Ft. Scott, Butler
660-679-6141. b
FOR RENT: 3 bdrm, 2 ba, 509
W. Harrison, Butler $495 rent
and deposit. No pets, one year
lease, rental history and background check. 660-679-6141
b
AVAILABLE SOON: 2 possible
3 bdrm, 2 ba, detached garage.
506 W. Ft. Scott, Butler $395
rent and deposit, no pets. 660679-6141
b
FOR RENT: Sewer augers, tile
saw, Bobcat with attachments,
carpet shampooer & much
more. Corner Hardware, 107
W. Ohio 660-679-4481 2b2
(10) Real Estate
For Sale
FOR SALE: Mobile home
1960’s model, 12X60, 2 bdrm,
1 bath in rural Pleasanton area.
Needs to be moved. 913-3528328. 5b29
WANTING
JUNK
CARS:
Trucks, big trucks, buses, steel
piles, will pick up and pay cash.
660-643-7320, cell 660-6791223. z
INDIVIDUAL WANTING TO
BUY GUNS: One or a small
collection. 660-643-7320, 660679-1223.
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livered to locker of your choice.
NEED TO SCAN OR PRINT
Also, Alfalfa Hay
816-657OFF DIGITAL PICTURES?
4426 or 816-657-2679.
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Corner Hardware has what
BUTCHER BEEF FOR SALE: you’re looking for. Compare our
Contact Neale Oerke at Dia- prices! Corner Hardware, 107
mond O Feedyard, 660-679- W. Ohio, across from the Post
Office, 660-679-4481.
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6885. z
Boats, Motorcycles,
Motor Homes, Aviation
WANTED: Dead or alive. Used
4 wheelers, 3 wheelers, dirt
bikes, street bikes and ATVs,
no key or title needed. 816-2178542, 816-380-5161, anytime.
ANGEL FOOD ORDER DATE:
Is Friday, January 21, 9 am to
noon at First Assembly of God
Church in Butler. Menu available at Dollar General, Caseys,
Uptown Laundromat, Bent Bar
and Post Office. See us on web
@
angelfoodministries.com.
Online ordering available also.
660-679-1090 b
HELP WANTED AMSTERDAM
CAFE: Waitress/Cook, full or
part time. . Amsterdam Cafe,
Amsterdam,,Mo.
660-2673209 z
(14) Automotive
WANTING TO BUY UNWANTED AND ABANDONED CARS,
Trucks, pickups, buses, large
scrap piles, radiators, converters, old machinery. 660-6437320, cell 660-679-1223. z
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. 1&3womz
CALL ME FOR YOUR NEXT
TRUCK: SUV or Car purchase,
2010 & 2011 models available.
Doug Simms, 417-536-5792 or
309-657-0031. Friendly Ford,
Inc., Springfield, Mo.
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STARTER AND ALTERNATOR
REPAIR: Semi Truck and Farm
Tractor. Jess’s Starter and Alternator Repair. RR 2 Box 8,
Rich Hill, MO 64779. 816-9149563. z
FOR SALE: 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 4x4,
leather, auto, 350, 2 new tires, body
damage to rear $900. 660-643-7490.
b
2006 CHEVY HHR LT: AC, cruise,
CD, Power seat, 2.2L, 4 cyl., auto
trans, 105K miles, excellent condition,
Blue book $7,600 will sell for $6,700.
417-529-8484
2b19
FOR SALE: ’05 Chevy Aveo 65K,
$5250; ‘87 Ford 1 ton cargo van
$2650; ‘78 Chevy 1 ton flatbed 454
$2650. 816-405-29302a19
1995 CHEVY 2500: 4x2, flatbed, 307,
auto, gooseneck, hitch, 159K, $2,250.
660-925-3375
2a19
2003 FORD TAURUS SES: 4 door,
leather, extra clean, $4995. 660-9253362 or 816-714-6556.
b
2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS: 3rd
seat, all wheel drive, one owner,
extra clean $7995. 660-925-3362 or
816-714-6556. b
2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA: All
wheel drive, 3rd row seat, extra
clean, $8995. 660-925-3362 or 816714-6556.b
2006 MAZDA 6: 4 door, full power,
CORN FED LOCKER BEEF extra, extra clean $7995. 660-925FOR SALE: Available 1/4, 1/2 3362 or 816-714-6556.
b
or whole. Call Matt Kohler 816679-4966.
2b19
1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA:
Full power, extra clean, $3995. 660(13) Miscellaneous
925-3362 or 816-714-6556. b
FOR SALE: 500 E. Elm & 423 COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY:
E. Pine, Rich Hill. Western MO 660-679-3951. z
Realty, Mary Coffman, 660STEEL, STEEL, STEEL: Sev200-6033.
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eral types. Lots of pipe. Various
FOR SALE: New double sec- sizes of tubing. 660-925-3302.
tion mfg’d homes starting at z
$39,950 and you may qualify
for up to $8000 homebuyer BUYING: Gold & Silver, watchtax credit. Contact Rainbow es, sterling silver, flatware, anHomes LLC, 311th & 69 Hwy., tique jewelry, diamonds, coins,
Louisburg, KS. 913-244-4203. paying top price. Golden Classics Jewelry. 816-380-6325
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(11) Recreational
For Sale
Adrian
Lanes
FISHING BOAT: 16 ft. Lund
1989 v-bottom, raised decks,
25 hp mariner, 46 lb. motor WANTED TO BUY: Old US
guide, trailer, cover $2500. 816- coins, Indian head pennies and
588-2883
4b12
silver coins before 1964. Call
Robert 660-679-4142.
nc
FOR SALE: New rebuilt YZ 250
Yamaha $500 OBO. 417-262- 3 MODELS: Oreck sweepers.
4440 2a12
Carpet cleaners for rent. Come
browse. Town Square Hard(12) For Sale
ware & Variety, South Side HisAnything you might want to sell
toric Butler Square, 660-679FOR SALE: Butcher hogs de- 5832. b
USED APPLIANCES, WashWINTER PROJECT: 2 story ers/Dryers, Refrigerators: Del’s
beautiful house 306 W Pine, Adrian Appliance, 56 E. Main,
Butler needs lots of work inside. 816-297-2228. z
Make offer 660-200-5805 b
COME LOOK AT OUR NEW
OWNER WILL FINANCE: 3 LINE of Samsung LCD TVs. We
bdrm ranch, CA/CH, all vinyl, carry all major brands. Come
just reduced, Rich Hill, Mo. Call into Del’s Adrian Appliance, 56
Prudential Gas Light Realtors. E. Main, 816-297-2228. z
Sue/Stan 816-679-4242
4a12
STIHL CHAIN SAWS: TrimFOR SALE - NEWER HOME: mers, electric & gas powered
3 bdrm, 2 ba, Adrian, quiet blowers. Parts and service
neighborhood. Motivated sell- available. J&E Enterprises,
660-598-6725 south of water
ers $128,000. 816-863-5052
tower, Rockville, Mo.
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FOR SALE: 3 bdrm, 2 ba, central H/A, garage, 2 1/2 lots, HEAVY DUTY RECLINING
420 N. Poplar, Appleton City, LIFT CHAIR: On sale now!
$34,000; 3 bdrm, nice large Furniture City, Clinton, Mo.
ranch, corner lots, 503 Jack- 660-885-7088. z
son, Archie, prices negotiable.
WALLPAPER EXPRESS OUT417-309-9336 a
LET: Nevada, Mo. Hwy. 71,
BANK OWNED PROPERTY: West Side. 417-667-3030. New
11 Courtney Drive is now priced stock arriving daily. Hundreds
to sell as the bank wants this of $5-$7 d/r in stock. Hurry! Unasset “SOLD”! Enclosed sun- advertised in-store sales everyz
room, nice wood floors, very day.
open floor plan, 3 bdrm, 2 ba,
attached garage on corner lot! BRICK, STONE, BLOCK: ReaNow priced at $99,900! Call sonable rates, 25 years experiAndy or Donetta to learn about ence. Call Jerry @ Mattingley
the process of buying this “bank Masonry, 816-862-6818. z
owned” asset. Curtis & Sons
Inc., 121 S. Main St., Nevada, FOR SALE: 7’ and 9’ hedge
post and hedge wood. Call for
MO 64772, 417-667-7868.b
pricing 660-492-0407.
LAND FOR SALE: 165 acres 5b29
and 67 acres previously used
FIREWOOD
FOR
for pasture, Amsterdam, Mo. MIXED
SALE:
$95
per
cord,
Virginia
913-314-2121 a
area. 660-925-3331
4b5
4 BEDROOM, 2 bath with land.
Call for details. 417-533-3599. FOR SALE: 6 cord of mixed
seasonal wood $90 per cord,
FOR SALE: New listing 512 take all $85. You haul 816-297W. Ohio, Butler. Victorian/wrap 2248 a
porch/ 3 bdrm, 1.5 ba, spacious
rooms, unpainted stairway, col- FOR SALE: Kenmore 20 cu.
ored glass windows, transoms. ft. upright freezer $100. Leave
Two CH/CA units, corner/treed message 660-679-9016. a
lot $99,900. Western MO ReFOR
SALE:
alty, Mary Coffman, 660-200- FIREWOOD
Hedge,
Locust,
Ash
or
other
6033. b
hardwoods. $110 full cord, split
FOR SALE: 120 acres on V and piled. 660-643-7643.
highway S. of Virginia. Planted 2a19
in walnut trees. Great home and
lake site. Western MO Realty, STRONG WOOD SPLITTER:
Mary Coffman, 660-200-6033. Tractor mounted $100; 2 wheel
trailer made for a pickup box
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$60. 660-598-6715.
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FOR SALE: New listing 76 acre
off of YY. 45 acre is cropland/ FOR SALE: Washburn T-12
fenced/ 2 ponds/ 11 pecan bass guitar with volume, tone
trees/ water and electricity at knobs. Kona KB50 watt bass
a
the road. Western MO Realty, amp. 660-424-4201
Mary Coffman, 660-200-6033.
EUROPEAN TRADITIONAL:
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66”x42” oval dining table, one
FOR SALE: 500 W. Adams, 18” leaf, 4 side chairs, 2 armed
Butler. 4 bdrm, 2 ba, remodeled chairs, all crested upholstered
down to the studs. You should ivory seats, cherry wood, high
take a look $105K. Western quality set $500. 816-806-7023
MO Realty, Mary Coffman, 660- or 660-476-5745 b
200-6033.
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BUNN COFFEE MAKERS: 4
FOR SALE: 101 Walnut, Rich styles available. Come and
Hill. Price reduced to $60K. browse. Town Square HardWestern MO Realty, Mary Coff- ware & Variety, South Side Butler Square, 660-679-5832.b
man, 660-200-6033.
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FOR SALE: UU Hwy in Butler.
Still waiting for someone to enjoy this country home on 1 acre,
$187,500. Western MO Realty,
Mary Coffman, 660-200-6033.
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DAVE’S KITCHEN CABINET
REFACING: Get a new kitchen
look for a friction of the cost
by replacing your doors and
drawer fronts. Also fireplace
mantles and any other cabinet needs. No job too small.
Licensed, Bonded, Insurance.
20 years experience. View my
Jan. 15
website at www.davescabinSunday 1:30pm Youth-Adult
etrefacing.com 417-389-4475.
KERRY’S TEAM
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2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: Full
power, mint condition $7995. 660925-3362 or 816-714-6556. b
2003 FORD F150 XLT: Ext cab, V8
auto, full power, extra clean, $7,995.
660-925-3362 or 816-714-6556.
b
2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS: Full power, 67k, $4995. 660925-3362 or 816-714-6556. b
2003 GMC ENVOY EXCELL: Full
power, 3rd row seat, 4x4, extra
BUY A MATTRESS? GET A clean, $7995. 660-925-3362 or 816FOUNDATION FOR $1, get 714-6556.b
a frame for $1. Furniture City, 2005 PLYMOUTH NEON: 4 door,
Clinton, MO. 660-885-7088.
air, 79K, good car, $4995. 660-925z
3362 or 816-714-6556.
b
INDIVIDUAL
WANTS
TO
TRADE: Guns for collector
coins or silver coins before
1964. 816-405-3587.
a
2004 DODGE RAM SLT: 4 door, 4x4,
3/4 ton, extra extra clean, $14,500.
660-925-3362 or 816-714-6556.
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Scott’s Team
33.0-23.0
Emily’s Team
29.0-23.0
Kerr Things
25.0-27.0
Pin Hitters
19.0-21.0
C J’s Team
16.5-27.5
Jan 9: High Games: Ray Bullock
259, Kerry Carlton 213, Janet Kerr
199, Bryce McMillan 192, Sandra
Bales 184, Wanda Parmenter 159,
Mellenie Estes 149, David Guzman
131, Cory Bullock 128, Colby Bullock 121, Emilie Bales 116, Tyler
Bales 101, C J Hatton 86, Robyn
Kerr 80, Kevin Kerr 74. High Series:
Ray Bullock 700, Kerry Carlton 535,
Janet Kerr 512, Bryce McMillan 505,
Emilie Bales 287. End of 1st Half.
Sunday 6pm Adult Open
Kershner Heat & AC
09.0-03.0
Powell Garden
08.0-04.0
All in the Family
07.0-05.0
Got Wisdom
06.0-06.0
Adrian Lanes
06.0-06.0
HANUMAN
05.0-07.0
McQuinn
05.0-07.0
D&B Trucking
02.0-10.0
Jan 9: High Games: Dwight
Robinson 267, Michael Warden 264,
Greg Hilbus 247, Anita Kershner
235, Leroy Kagarice 233, Rick Kershner 233, Mike McQuinn 233, Nick
Perkins 226, Camie Kagarice 225,
Don Chulufas 224, Ed Harold 218,
Pam Crowden 198, Laverne Goodrich 189, Melani Covington 168.
High Series: Michael Warden 715,
Greg Hilbus 687, Dwight Robinson
658, Leroy Kagarice 641, Camie Kagarice 629, Rick Kershner 614, Nick
Perkins 603, Anita Kershner 589,
Pam Crowden 525.
Sunday 8:45pm Doubles
Starts Jan 30. Two on a Team. 7
Week Season, ends March 20. Bowl
3 games….takes about an hour. Sign
up by email: adrian_lanes@yahoo.
com
Monday 7:30pm Men
Anti-Monkey Butt
07.0-01.0
Widner Construction
06.0-02.0
Yoss’ Thriftway
04.0-04.0
Buddy System
03.0-05.0
Re-Pipe
02.0-06.0
The Vacuums
02.0-06.0
Jan 10: High Games: Nick
Perkins 255, Mat Bridges 242, Joe
Julison 226, Curt Smith 221, Dale
Cumpton 221, Dwight Robinson 216,
John McCoy 213, Ron Highley 212,
Curtis Smith 203, Kyle Osborn 201.
High Series: Dan Goodrich 667, Joe
Julison 642, Mat Bridges 635, Dale
Cumpton 614, Curt Smith 610, Ron
Highley 604. Need 4 bowlers.
Tuesday 10am Women
Sharon’s Avon
52.0-24.0
Bowling Buddies
49.0-27.0
Pin Pals
42.0-34.0
B. O. W.
41.0-35.0
K B J L
40.0-36.0
The BB’s
37.0-39.0
YA-YA’s
35.0-37.0
Jan 11: High Games: Colleen
Portzen 204, Debbie Beard 200,
Connie Newport 182, Donna Moore
176, Robin Atkin 167, Kit Corum
158, Kathy Dayringer 154, Sharon
Arnold 154, Tina Doll 153. High
Series: Colleen Portzen 552, Debbie
Beard 511. Need one Team.
Tuesday 7pm Open
Mud-Light Racing
09.0-03.0
Strike Me
08.0-04.0
Melanie’s Team
08.0-04.0
Huh !!??
08.0-04.0
No Pressure
06.0-06.0
Carroll Chiropractic
04.0-08.0
Schuman Vinyl
03.0-09.0
Waiting 4 Rob
02.0-10.0
Jan 11: High Game: Mat Bridges 243, Josh Yates 243, Ethan Cumpton 234, Dale Cumpton 222, Nick
Perkins 212, Claude Billingsley 203,
Chris Bolin 200, Clint Schuman 193,
Harold Foster 193, Kelly Wernex
173, Melanie Foster 169, Laverne
Goodrich 168, Sharon Schuman 167,
Donna Foster 161, Jessica Bridges
151. High Series: Josh Yates 634,
Ethan Cumpton 634, Mat Bridges
632, Dale Cumpton 605, Laverne
Goodrich 457.
Wednesday 7pm Men
WIDNER CONST
08.0-08.0
Carroll Chiropractic
08.0-04.0
Deer-Stand Ruch
07.0-05.0
Billingsley Service
07.0-05.0
Rejects
06.0-06.0
Kershner Heat & AC 04.0-08.0
D & B Trucking
04.0-08.0
Atkin
04.0-08.0
Jan 12: High Game: Nick Perkins 254, Clint Schuman 247, Gary
Wood 246, Josh Yates 246, John Mc-
81st Annual Archie Tournament
January 24-29
GIRLS
(1) Archie
Monday
7:30
(8) Barstow
Wed.
7:30
(4) Butler
Thurs.
7:30
Tuesday
6:00
(5) Lone Jack
Fri.
4:30
Sat.
6:00
(2) Drexel
Tuesday
9:00
(7) Midway
Wed.
4:30
(3) Adrian
Thurs.
7:30
Monday
4:30
(6) Ballard
Fri.
7:30
BOYS
(1) Barstow
Monday
6:00
(8) Ballard
Wed.
9:00
(4) Drexel
Thurs.
9:00
Tuesday
7:30
(5) Butler
Fri.
6:00
Sat.
7:30
(2) Archie
Monday
9:00
(7) Midway
Wed.
6:00
(3) Adrian
Thurs.
6:00
Tuesday
4:30
(6) Lone Jack
Fri.
9:00
Butler’s Kayla Delozier scores for the Lady Bears
against St. Mary’s.–Staff photo.
Pot of Gold winner
Carolyn Phelps, Chairperson of the St. Patrick Catholic Church’s “Pot of Gold Fundraiser” presents a $25
check to David Powers, this week’s winner. Calendars are still available at Video Plaza, Absolute Archery, Heiman Agri-Services, and by mail or in person at the church office at 400 W. Nursery St., Butler,
MO, 64730. Call 660-679-4482 to request that a calendar be mailed to you. The committee says they make
great gifts, too.–Submitted.
Coy 235, Logan Widner 230, Claude 692, John McCoy 676, Gary Wood
Billingsley 214, Joe Clapp 213, Ernie 647, Logan Widner 628, Clint SchuMoore 212, Rick Kershner 211, Troy man 610. NEED 4 BOWLERS.
Yates 211, Tim Wainscott 210. High
Series: Nick Perkins 700, Josh Yates
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From the Scriptures: Bear one another’s
burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
—Galatians 6:2
• Editorial Comment
It took a tragedy
to make us think
B
y now it has been pretty well established
that Jared Lee Loughner wasn’t driven by
political influences or blistering rhetoric that
led to his slaughter of six innocent people and
wounding three others—including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords—two weeks ago in
front of a Safeway store in Tucson, Ariz.
“Crosshairs” targeting of office-seeking
opponents in the November elections wasn’t
a factor behind Loughner’s dastardly act, nor
the uprising of the Tea Party nor the incessant
petty, hateful bickering that has clouded the political scene.
It’s been determined Loughner never listened
to talk radio or read newspaper columns. Rather, he is a loner and flat-out deranged monster
who sprayed the crowd with gunfire—all of his
own volition. Unfortunately there are scores of
others out there with the same short-circuited
minds.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, there is suddenly a call to step back, take a deep breath and
treat each other in a kinder way. Human nature
and emotions being what they are, this indeed
will be a tall order.
In the weeks before the November balloting
we chastised candidates on the state and national levels of both major parties for their relentless onslaughts of character assassinations and
borderline libelous charges leveled against their
opponents. Obviously those involved couldn’t
comprehend the public’s disdain for this form
of campaigning.
That of course is past history. But in elections yet to come a saner means of getting the
messages across must be hoped for.
The constituents are putting you on notice.
Emphasis on school boards
overnor Jay Nixon has proclaimed the week
G
of January 23-29 as School Board Recognition Week. Missourians benefit every day from
the dedicated energies and countless hours devoted by a group of more than 3,600 men and women in every community across the state. These
public servants are elected by local constituents
and do not receive compensation for their tireless efforts. These men and women are the local
school board members of Missouri.
During the week of January 23-29, communities across the state will honor the dedicated service of local boards of education during School
Board Recognition Week. The goal is to build
awareness and understanding of the important
function an elected board of education plays in
communities and schools. All Missouri citizens
are asked to recognize the important contributions of these men and women and focus attention on the vital role these public officials pay in
the education of Missouri’s children.
School Board Recognition is sponsored by the
Missouri School Boards’ Association. MSBA is a
private, not-for-profit organization that exists to
help school boards succeed.–Contributed.
T
he month of January doesn’t
have a lot going for it, as you
have probably noticed. Skies
are grey and unrelenting, the temperatures are brutal and more than
likely there’s a blanket of snow
and/or ice to contend with.
You misplace your best pair of
gloves, the furnace goes out, the
water pipes freeze, the sink backs
up, your dog soils the carpeting
and in the process you come down
with a severe case of cabin fever.
THEN THERE’S the mail, ugh,
the mail. You dread seeing the carrier coming up the front sidewalk,
knowing he/she will stuff the box
with this-time-of-year bills. The timing is always lousy. Right?
I’m here to tell you though, it
could be worse in the rotten mail
department.
So I was told, a Public Servant
of Note (PSON), upon arriving
home from work one evening last
week, started sorting through the
day’s mail. He curiously eyed a
Xpressions
C.A. Moore
formal-looking envelope and its
enclosure... was indeed a jaw-dropper. It went something like this:
“HMMMM,” Public Servant of
Note exclaimed to his better half
who was sitting nearby.
“Hmmmm, what?” she wanted
to know.
“I read here that you’re deceased. How about that? You could
have fooled me,” he joshed.
This brought wife of PSON to
her feet. She was not amused.
“Wait, wait, wait,” he implored.
“There’s been a horrible blunder.
Sit back down and I’ll try to sort
this out.”
The message on the flowery card
Has it been two years already?
‘T
is the bleak season, when
travel is at a low ebb
and the worth of getting
the airplane out isn’t equal to the
effort. And yet, if you watch the
mercury there are times you may
as well be flying. When you get
to altitude in the winter, the temps
often rise, boosting the heater’s
output.
Weekly arrivals tallied Dave and
Kay Bradley, over from Boonville
in the Cessna Skylane, the Piper
Cherokee 140 from Monett, a pair
of Beech Bonanzas and a Cherokee Six.
After the snowstorm,
airport manager Chris Hall coaxed
the old snowplow into action long
enough to push the runway, taxiway and most of the ramp. Doug
Osborn slipped out with the patrol
Skylane on his regular rounds,
preheating his engine against the
chill. Gary Rose and Tom Addington flew the Cessna Skyhawk and
I took the 172 up to check out the
snow cover.
The native prairie plot at the
north end of the airport received
proper burn-off care last month,
Blue
Yonder
LeRoy Cook
so we look forward to rejuvenated
wildflowers and bluestem grass this
coming summer. Thanks to Chief
Jim Henry and his crew for the attention to the prairie.
Piper Aircraft has determined that the Czech Sportcruiser
LSA plane won’t fit into its business plan, which is more oriented
toward the PiperJet Altaire, so
the PiperSport LSA is canceled.
That leaves only another 70 or so
contenders for what the mostlyforeign LSA builders think are a
vast American light sport market.
Since the average LSA costs over
$100K, the numbers will remain
small.
Last week marked the two-year
anniversary of USAir Flight 1549’s
descent into New York City’s
Hudson River, after it was attacked
by Canada Geese on its way out of
town. Capt. Chesley Sullenberger
and co-pilot Jeffery Skiles put their
engineless Airbus down right by
the Circle Line boat dock, where
help was immediately available.
Sulley is now retired and Jeff Stiles
is back at work, driving his ‘Bus as
if nothing had happened. What
happened is two professionals did
their job, refusing to give up in the
face of impossible odds.
Last week’s question was
“what airplanes have crash-protective airbags?”, and at the moment
they come on the new Cirrus SRs
and Cessna Skyhawk and Skylane.
The AmSafe airplane devices aren’t
like the Naderite airbags inflating
the price of new cars; they are thin
strips attached to the shoulder harness strap that explode away from
the wearer. Airplane structures
and crash dynamics are entirely different from automotive equivalents,
so we hope they remain optional.
Next time, let us know who was
the first American astronaut to fly
in space.
The secret of achievement
Y
By Bryan Golden
ou can achieve whatever you
want by incorporating the
following components into
your daily schedule. Consistency is
key. To enjoy positive results, you
need to make these secrets a way of
life. All of the secrets are equally important. You can’t pick and choose.
These secrets are not sequential
steps. They all have to be utilized simultaneously.
If you’re not used to integrating
these concepts into your life, you
may feel awkward at first. Your
comfort level will grow as you
repeatedly apply them. Eventually,
they will become second nature
and you will wonder why everyone
doesn’t use them. Go ahead and
indulge yourself. You can’t overdose and there are no negative side
effects. Only good things will result.
S: Sense of purpose. You need
goals, a clear vision of what you
want, and an understanding of
your destination. Live with intention. A sense of purpose is your
treasure map. Without it, you are
like a cork floating on the ocean;
the wind, waves, currents, and
tides determine your direction. It’s
normal for distractions to arise.
A sense of purpose keeps you on
track.
E: Excellence. Be the best you
can be at everything you do. If
you don’t commit to, and demand
excellence, you broadcast that you
accept mediocrity. Acceptance of
mediocrity demonstrates you don’t
care. If you don’t care, how can you
expect anyone else to? First rate
attracts first rate. Excellence stands
far ahead from the crowd.
C: Contribution. Doing for
others, service and giving. You can
have anything in life that you want
if you help enough other people
get what they want. Rewards are a
result, not a goal. They are proportional to how much you are willing
to give. But only if you give without
the expectation of receiving. All of
your actions will come full circle,
but there’s no way to know when,
where or how.
R: Responsibility. Take 100%
responsibility for your life. Don’t
blame others. Doing so dooms
you to a life of frustration and
disappointment. Success or failure,
everyone is self-made. You are responsible for where you are today.
If you don’t like your situation,
change it.
E: Effort. There is no shortcut or substitute for focus and
hard work. Work smart and hard.
Anything worthwhile takes effort.
Exceed what is expected. When
an airplane takes off, all engines
are set to full throttle. Once airborne, the engines are throttled
back for level flight. Power has to
be increased in response to turbu-
Speak to officer, Amsterdam: Deputies contacted via phone
re: attempted fraud by phone. Report was taken.
Burglary occurred earlier, Route 5, Butler.
Others: Stranded motorist, Adrian; MVA, Butler; MVA,
Rich Hill; MVA, Adrian; MVA, Hume; MVA, Adrian; Stranded motorist. Passaic; Stranded motorist, Rich Hill; Ambulance
request, Butler.
January 11
Threats/verbal/phone/or by mail, Rich Hill: Deputies received a report from Ash Brove Aggregates of vehicle tamperCommunications Officer Blaine Baldwin
ing and property damage.
January 10
Theft, Rich Hill: Report of a stolen kerosene heater from
Property damage/vandalism, Butler: Deputies received a
report from Ash Grove Aggregates of vehicle tampering and rural Rich Hill.
Others: Fire, Butler; Stranded motorist, Butler; Fire, Adrian;
property damage.
Theft occurred earlier, Rich Hill: Property taken was a wood Speak to officer, Butler; MVA, Rich Hill; Speak to officer, Rockville; Animal neglect/abuse, Drexel; Check well being, Rockstove.
Incident reports from Sheriff’s Office
conveyed heartfelt condolences to
PSON on the recent passing of his
wife.
Unfortunately for all concerned,
the sender—a colleague from
another county—got his wires
crossed. He had learned of the
demise of the wife of a third colleague who coincidently has the
same first name as our local Public
Servant of Note.
“OF COURSE we’re sorry
for him,” (third colleague) PSON
said, “but at the time I’m happy to
report that my darlin’ is still very
much alive and doing just fine.”
He was compelled to contact the
sender of the card and break the
news of what had happened.
“Naturally he felt awful,” PSON
said, “but he had to know.”
This scenario kinda hits home,
doesn’t it? For there are few among
us who have not been guilty of
similar unintentional miscues in
our relationships with those we
care about.
lence or to gain more altitude. Life
works the same way. All endeavors
require 110% effort to get them off
the ground. Once things get going,
you can throttle back and enjoy the
results of your efforts.
T: Time management. Set priorities. Each day has only 24 hours.
Use discretion in how you spend
your time. Say no to those activities
that distract you from your objectives. Reserve your time for those
actions that get you closer to your
goals. Use time, don’t waste it.
S: Stay with it. Persist and
persevere. Never, ever give up. You
can’t accomplish anything without
resolve. No matter how hopeless or
impossible a situation may seem,
only through persistence will you
have the ability to triumph. There is
nothing more powerful than pure,
dogged tenacity. Determination can
even compensate for other areas
that may be lacking such as education, experience or finances.
These secrets of achievement can
be utilized by anyone, at anytime. It
doesn’t matter what has happened
in the past. Start applying all of
these secrets today.
Bryan is a self-development expert, syndicated columnist, author
of “Dare to Live Without Limits”,
and professor. E-mail Bryan at
info@BryanGolden.com or write
him c/o this paper. ©2010 Bryan
Golden
ville
January 12
Harassment, Rich Hill: Report of ex-parte violation.
Wanted subject, Butler. Deputies dispatched to Route 1
Drexel re: an animal abuse call.
Theft, Butler: Chainsaw belonging to William Wainscott believed to have been stolen from the rural Montrose area.
Others: Animal at large, Amoret; MVA, Butler.
January 13
Property damage/vandalism, Rockville: Property damage
occurred on B Hwy.
Others: Traffic stop, Butler; Theft, Butler; Fire, Amoret;
Stranded motorist, Butler; Agency assist, Adrian; Ambulance
request, Butler; Suspicious activity/vehicle/person, Butler; Animal neglect/abuse, Foster.
SEE BACK PAGE
14 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, January 21, 2011
Yesterday’s
Kids
n Louise Bisby
2010 a Very Good Year
n reviewing the activities of the Senior Center this past
year we find we have been very busy. We have delivered 17,575 meals to homebound seniors in the year
2010. Some of these individuals are not capable of preparing their own meals regularly. The help of our homebound
meal program makes it more possible for them to remain in
their own homes. Clifford Clark and others have been very
faithful in past years to deliver these meals to the homes.
Willow Lane, Hospice and Medicalodge have been very
gracious to send volunteers to help with the deliveries.
We always have space for volunteers at the Senior Center. If you have extra time on hand and would like to check
out some of the tasks you might enjoy at the Center, just
give Carolyn a call at 679-5830. Seniors who are able to
come to the Center find the meals to be nutritious and very
tasty. Many family members find it very convenient when
buying a gift for a loved one, to purchase a book of meal
tickets for them at the Senior Center. Each ticket can be
presented at the Center in full payment of a meal for that
day.
Our fund raising country breakfasts served during the
year have been very successful. All the workers for these
events are volunteer. We appreciate their efforts and also
those who donated food items for these events. Other items
are the baskets donated for our auction during the October
Fall Festival. The donations received from our direct mail
project are appreciated and will be used to help support
your local Senior Center. When you take into consideration
how much the seniors have donated in money, time and effort over the past 50 years to make this county one of the
best in the state, you can’t help but feel that they deserve
some thankful acts in return as they enter the years of retirement.
We feel a vacancy as we think of the ones who have
departed from us this past year. Some have even left a cash
donation to the Senior Center at the time of their departure.
This shows their undying desire to see our Senior Center
survive the financial blows of our present economy.
For the year 2011 we are planning another country
breakfast on Saturday, March 5. Our Senior Fall Festival
is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 9 at the Bates County Fairgrounds. Have you ever tasted Reta’s Irish stew? We plan
on serving it on March 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is
invited. We will have some games that evening also. Dirty
Bingo will be one and Name That Tune another. If you
would enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day evening out, come on in
and sample Reta’s Irish stew. You may like to mark it on
your calendar.
Quotes from Yesterday’s Kids
“Solving” Transportation Problems
huck said it like this: We thought our transportation problems
were over when we could afford to buy a car. We could park
the lumber wagons and buggies we had been traveling in for years.
We thought our troubles were all over. There would be no more
fears as we applied the brakes to the lumber wagon while going
down the big steep hill and cringe at the thought that the brakes
could give out on us, allowing the wagon to go aimlessly down the
hill. Then there was the fear of the horses having a run-away endangering the lives of everyone in the wagon or buggy.
Mother would often caution if a child went to sleep in the lumber wagon while traveling. She would say, “Lift the child’s head
from the wagon floor, the jolting might cause him brain damage.”
We would then take the child on our lap. Leon used that as an excuse one time later when we complained about his bad grades in
school. He said, “You left my head on the wagon bed too long.”
Dad had bought a Model T Ford for $47. We thought all our transportation problems were solved. He had to do some work on it, but
we thought it was a treasure. It was a little stubborn about going up
that big steep hill. Sometimes we would have to turn around and go
up the hill backwards. The car seemed to have more power going
up backwards. Something about the flow of gas. Dad said he would
work the old car over someday. We got in the habit of him slowing
down at the bottom of the hill allowing us kids to jump out and walk
up the hill. This lightened the load. One day later on we came to the
bottom of that hill. Dad slowed down and shifted gears. I thought
he was allowing us kids to jump out and walk up the hill again. I
jumped out. Up the hill went the car and the rest of the family with
all the kids laughing at me. I didn’t know that Dad had fixed the
problem with the car, but the other kids did. They did wait for me
at the top of the hill.
The roads were all either dirt or mud back then. Depending on
how many mud holes you had to push the automobile out of on the
way determined the color of your clothes when you got there. Another thing we had to do on cold days was to take a coal bucket full
of fire coals from the heating stove and place it under the car engine
to warm it up so it would crank easier to start. Another help was
to take a jack and raise the back wheels. This also came in handy
when running the old buzz saw to cut wood. Dad would jack up the
back wheels, wrap the buzz saw around one and when the putt-putt
engine would start, we would feed the logs into the buzz saw blade
to cut the wood.
All the neighbors would come to help us out. The ladies would
prepare a big dinner and all us kids would carry chunks of wood as
fast as pack rats. We were cautioned to watch out for all the dangers. We heard of some terrible accidents but none ever happened
at our house. Those were the good old days??? Well, we grew up
to be honest, hard working people, always willing to carry our own
load and help others with theirs when possible.
I
Butler FD CERT training
Jan. 8 and 9, 13 employees of the Rich Hill Youth Development Center participated in CERT training at the
Butler Fire Department. Instructors were Jim Henry and Tim Young. The Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area
and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises,
CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional
responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency
response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. The
Butler Fire Department currently has four CERT instructors. For additional information about the CERT program, call the department at 660-679-6323.
Birthday salutes to Laura and Vernon
Happy 90th Birthday to
Laura Rapp. This Wednesday Laura will celebrate
her ninetieth birthday. Her
daughter Nancy Goth and
husband Norman of Springfield, Mo. were here over
the weekend to help her celebrate. Laura is enjoying a
card shower this week from
relatives and friends. Enjoy!
Our neighbor Vernon
•Sheriff’s Office
FROM PAGE 13
January 14
Wanted subject, Butler: Deputies executed a warrant arrest
at Bates County Courthouse.
Suicidal threats/attempt, Amsterdam: Deputies responded
to rural Amsterdam. Subject was located and transported to
Bates County Memorial Hospital by ambulance. He was mentally cleared and placed on a 96 hour mental health evaluation.
Others: Animal neglect/abuse, Adrian; Civil standby, Rich
Hill; Domestic occurred earlier, Rich Hill; MVA, Adrian; Agency assist, Butler; Check well being, Amsterdam.
January 15
Fraud, identity theft, Butler: Male subject reported an unauthorized charge on his credit card account.
Civil standby, Rich Hill; Animal at large, Passaic; Agency
assist, Butler; Stranded motorist, Rich Hill.
January 16
Stranded motorist, Adrian; Check well being, Butler; Animal neglect/abuse, Butler; Agency assist, Butler; MVA, Passaic; MVA, Adrian; Ambulance request, Adrian; Civil standby,
Adrian; Missing person, Butler.
Rich Hill Police Department
Jan. 16: Disturbance; harassment.
Schapeler is celebrating his
80th birthday this week with
a card shower. Happy Birthday to Vernon and also enjoy hearing from friends and
relatives.
Byron Mott returned
home on Monday from the
K.U. Med Center. Recuperating at home sure beats
downtown Kansas City.
We hear his kids are trying
to get him into some card
games. We hope every day
finds Byron stronger.
Kary Allen, daughter of
Janice and Jim McEwan of
Rockville, is in critical condition at a Springfield Hospital. Several weeks ago,
Kary went to Mayo Clinic
for stomach surgery. She is
now fighting an infection.
We hope for good news
soon.
The Zion Youth Fellowship hosted a bowling
party on Sunday afternoon
that was fun for everyone.
Thanks for a fun afternoon
in January.
Rick Jagels was in church
on Sunday following his
hip replacement surgery. It
Man filled with “bug juice”
waves knife at night officer
Historical
Happenings
Eddie Herrman
n Jan. 21
1902, Butler Mayor and Mrs. Duvall
open their splendid mansion in Butler
for a steady stream of over 200 invitees.
From 7 to 10 p.m. guests are awed by the
brilliantly lit electric lights, with arc lights
over the veranda and yard.
1951, Private Freddie Epperson, of the
U.S. Army, is on leave and a big family
dinner is held at the home of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Epperson in Butler.
n Jan. 22
1920, Hilton Wix has purchased 240
acres in Deepwater Township from F.M.
Campbell. The land was formerly owned
by Hilton’s father, the late Clark Wix.
1998, Ruth Wainscott of Ballard, former
teacher and Ballard news correspondent
for various local newspapers, celebrates
her 99th birthday.
n Jan. 23
1885, Butler nightwatchman John Dickerson arrests Chas. Simmons who is full
of “bug juice” and waves a large knife at
the officer. He is fined $59.39.
1978, Boyles famous ready-to-eat
cooked corned beef brisket is now available in Butler at the Community Locker
Service, Howard and Barbara Sherman
Community Locker Service, just north
of the Butler City Hall.
n Jan. 24
1938, W. H. Scifers, of Pleasant Gap
Township, is assaulted by a ram while
feeding his sheep and suffers severe back
and shoulder injuries.
1944, Elsie Patrick Read Brayton dies.
She was born Oct. 30, 1860 in what
would become Amsterdam.
n Jan. 25
1872, The Savings Bank is steadily approaching completion on the Butler
square.
1951, Bates County 4-Hers and leaders attend a recreation training school
for song and game leaders at Nevada,
Mo. From Bates County are: Mrs. Herbert Mouse and Virginia of the Altona
4-H; Delores Catron, Dorothy Hansen
and Fern Rains of Summit 4-H; Maomi Moore of the Hudson Hustlers 4-H,
Duane Houk associate County Agent;
Anna Lou Pine Home Agent, and Mrs.
Buford Greer of the All-American 4-H.
n Jan. 26
1923, Beulah Irene, the little daughter,
1 year 8 months, of Mr. and Mrs. R.E.
Burch, of near Amoret, dies after a short
attack of pneumonia. Services and burial
at the Benjamin Cemetery.
1949, The Butler State Bank holds its
annual stockholders meeting and C.W.
Babcock is elected cashier and VP of the
bank, replacing W. H. Nisely who is going into the insurance business. Clara
Mae Davis is elevated to assistant cashier
of the bank.
n Jan. 27
1895, The Rich Hill Fair Association
holds a feed and election of a new Fair
Board.
1992, When Bill and Jeanette Cook
open up their North Main Feed Market
in Butler, they find someone has burglarized their store and safe.
was good to see him feeling
better and out and about.
Sunday afternoon probably
brought on a long winter’s
snooze.
Happy birthday to Clifford Rapp, Rosen Todorov, Gary O’Farrell, Larry
Seider, Davie Klinksick, and
Laura Rapp.
Janet Dale and Paulette
Rapp enjoyed lunch together on Wednesday at the
Pinion Parlor in Rich Hill.
They attended the funeral
service for Melva Lee Heuser at the Christian Church
in Rich Hill.
School cancellations and
snowy slick roads kept everyone inside most of the
week. Some are fighting
colds and flu bugs. Hang in
there.
Hume R-8 menus
Monday, Jan. 24: Breakfast:
Cereal, cinnamon biscuit, juice,
milk. Lunch: Chicken fried
steak, mashed potatoes, gravy,
mixed vegetables, fruit, biscuit,
milk.
Tuesday, Jan. 25: Breakfast:
Cereal, juice, pancakes, sausage,
milk. Lunch: Ravioli with meat
sauce, roll, salad, fruit, milk,
green beans.
Wednesday, Jan. 26: Breakfast: Egg Patty, hash brown,
ham, biscuit, juice, milk. Lunch:
Meat loaf, mashed potatoes,
gravy, peas, roll, fruit, milk.
Thursday, Jan. 27: Breakfast: Oatmeal, toast, juice, fresh
fruit, milk. Lunch: Tacos, salad,
corn, taco shell, fruit, milk, sour
cream, picante sauce.
Friday, Jan. 28: Breakfast:
Biscuits n sausage gravy, cereal,
juice, milk. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, sweet n sour sauce, french
fries, fruit, salad, cake, milk.
Tossing MO
wild birds a
winter lifeline
By Heather Claybrook
Jefferson City • Missourians by the thousands love
to put out bird feeders over
the winter to attract feathered
friends to their back yards.
They may not realize that a
bird’s diet must fuel a metabolism that can require up to a
whopping 10,000 calories a
day, so the kind of food you
offer has not only to appeal to
the birds, but be nutritious for
them as well.
National Wildlife Federation naturalist David Mizejewski recommends a combination of seed and suet. But he
says the best way to help wild
birds survive the winter lies in
what you plant around your
property.
“What you want to think
about doing, first and foremost, is adding plants to your
landscape that have berries,
seeds, nuts and that kind of
thing. Those are the foods that
the birds are going to be feeding on in the winter.”
He says there are some old
wives’ tales when it comes to
wild bird feeding, like the one
that says, once you start feeding the birds, you can’t stop.
“It is something of a myth
that birds will become dependent upon your feeder and that
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if you stop feeding once you
start, that the birds are going
to suffer and maybe even die.
That’s because the research
shows that birds really only
use feeders as a supplement to
the natural foods they find in
the landscape.”
Keeping feeders clean and
offering fresh water are two
additional tips from Mizejewski.
The National Wildlife Federation has a Certified Wildlife
Habitat program to educate
people about how to safely attract wildlife like birds, even in
urban settings.
More information, and an
application to fill out to get
your yard certified as wildlife
habitat, are available online at
www.nwf.org
Lottery winners
in December
Jefferson City • More
than $6.1 million in prizes
of $1,000 or more were
awarded to Missouri Lottery players during December.
Winners from this immediate area included:
$1,000 Scratchers
Richard Arkinson, Archie; Michael Weatherman, Butler; Jamie Harris, Hume; Ellen Whitten,
Hume.