Creative druggies challenge local law, but lose

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So what’s new on the illegal drug market these
days?
Ask two Jasper County, Mo., drifters and
they’ll likely tell you Marijuana Wax.
Joseph Kelly Wells and Zachary Brent Easson,
both 23, are presently behind bars at the Bates
County Jail under $25,000 cash bond or surety.
Sheriff Chad Anderson said they have been
charged with possession with intent to deliver a
controlled substance.
They first met up with local law enforcement
April 16 when the vehicle in which they were traveling was pulled over on Mo. 52 and Rice Road in
west Butler. Feedback from ID sources revealed
that Wells and Eason had warrants pending out
of Jasper County. The driver gave a deputy con-
RED DRESS AND ALL, Aaron Allen and Skydive KC instructor Wally Walters jump in tandem
over Butler Memorial Airport Saturday morning.—Photos by Skydive’s Brian K. Poston.
R-5 teacher fulfills lofty
promise to his students
Parachute jump
was to promote
healthier hearts
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Wells
Easson
sent to search the vehicle for narcotics.
Upon opening the glove box the officer noticed
a plastic bag containing a green leafy substance
that appeared to be marijuana; additional bags
were found behind the glove box.
Wells and Easson were arrested and transported to jail and the suspect vehicle was taken to the
Sheriff ’s Office garage multiple bags were recovered from under the dashboard.
During the search approximately 40 1-gram
•SEE PAGE 3
DEA Drug Take Back
Saturday, April 26 is another DEA Drug
Take Back event in the community. Turn in
any expired or unused medication from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bates County Health
Center, 501 Orange St., Butler.
This public service is sponsored by the
Bates County Health Center and the Butler
Police Department.
Promenade Saturday
Butler High School 4 to 5:15 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Doors will open at 3:30. Park
in south parking lot, leaving the front parking lot of the school and Fulton Street open
for valet parking lot. Do NOT park behind
the school or in the drop-off lane in front of
the gym doors. As is years past, spectators are
asked to remain seated until all couples have
promenaded completely around the gym.
Pardon the pun, but
Saturday’s
marquee
performance at the Butler Memorial Airport
would unquestionably
be the high point of the
R-5 school year.
Shortly after 10:30
Aaron Allen, 27, a physical education teacher at
the Butler Elementary
School, fulfilled his end
of the bargain made
with his students about
three months back:
“Raise $10,000 and
I’ll jump out of an airplane—in a red dress.”
Piece of cake.
Allen’s kids reached
the goal, plus $97 extra
in nothing flat.
Allen
spearheaded
the worthy endeavor
called “Jump Rope For
Heart,” sponsored by
the American Heart
Association, a schoolbased program to promote physical education
and provide children
with knowledge of heart
disease and stroke while
raising funds for cardiovascular disease research, stroke research
and health education.
As the crowd (conservatively estimated at
250-300) began gathering around the airport,
chatter among parents
related how their kids
would rush home from
school all charged up,
Allen and jumpmate Walters eased
down to a safe landing in a designated field just south of Butler Memorial
Airport.
i.e. “We’ve got to do it...
especially for Mr. Allen!”
Heart Association’s
Youth Market Director
Laura Taylor, who oversees these programs, was
overwhelmed. Shortly
before takeoff she complimented the joint effort, stating, “Aaron’s
role
model/remarkable leadership talents
is making news far and
wide. We’ve put it out
all over our website.”
••••
Allen
announced
plans for the jump in
January. In mid-March
he approached Chris
Hall, owner of Skydive
Kansas City (which is
based at the Butler Memorial Airport) to arrange for the jump. Hall
is also the airport manager
With
everything
about wrapped up, Al-
len reported to Hall for
a one-hour training session Friday.
And what’s the story
on the long red dress?
“That’s easy,” Allen
said. “Red is the symbolic color of the Heart
Association. I bought
the dress at a store on
the square” (Jill’s First
and Second Act).
Allen, his wife Cara
and their 3-year-old son
•SEE PAGE 3
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Views from the past...
Pancake breakfast
Featuring Freeman’s pancakes-and more. Butler
Senior Center, 611 West Mill, 7 to 9:30 a.m. All
donations go to Butler Senior Center.
Lutheran event at Rich Hill
St. Matthew Lutheran Church is having a joint
worship service with St. Paul Lutheran at the
round park in Rich Hill at 10 a.m. Sunday, April
27. Potluck to follow, all are welcome.
Save Our Steinway
Bates County Museum is hosting a public meeting Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m. in Robertson Hall
to discuss the restoration of the 1877 Steinway
Grand Piano. A campaign to Save Our Steinway
is launching and everyone interested in preserving
this rare instrument is invited to attend. For further
information call 660-679-0134.
Sunday recital
Piano students of Mrs. Ruth Weil will present a
recital Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m. at the Butler First
Christian Church. Public welcome.
Junior Cattlemen to meet
Bates County Junior Cattlemen meeting Sunday
evening, April 27, 6:30 at Butler Pizza Hut.
If you love America...
Democracy is about to be destroyed in America.
If you love America and are concerned, please join
with others to pray for our nation from 11 a.m.noon Thursday, May 1 at the courthouse gazebo.
Community Blood drive
Wednesday, May 7, 3 to 7 p.m. inside the Butler
Elks Lodge, 1000 Elks Drive, Butler. For medical eligibility questions call 1-800-245-7035; you
may also contact Terry Agnew at 660-424-0919 or
agnew73@embarqmail.com.
Sheriff ’s Office report
Communications Officer Blain Baldwin
April 14: Abandoned vehicle, Rich Hill. Check
well being, Adrian. Speak to officer, Rich Hill. Ambulance request, Rich Hill. Traffic hazard, Amoret.
Ambulance request, Adrian. Theft, stolen UTV in
Drexel area. Civil standby, Amsterdam. Traffic stop,
Adrian.
April 15: Traffic hazard, Butler. Agency assist
Adrian. Speak to officer, Rich Hill. Noise, Rich Hill.
Assault, Butler. Debris in roadway, Merwin. Check
well being, Passaic. Ambulance request, Adrian.
Burglar alarm, Rich Hill. Burglar alarm, Amsterdam. Theft report, Appleton City area.
April 16: Check well being, Rich Hill. Agency
assist, Butler. Medical alarm, Butler. Check well being, Merwin. Check well being, Amsterdam. Smoke
investigation, Adrian. Theft, Butler area. Smoke
investigation, Butler. Assault, Adrian. Animal at
large, Rich Hill. Agency assist, Adrian. 911 hang
up, Butler. Trespassing, rural Adrian.
April 17: Found item, Amsterdam. Suspicious
activity, Adrian. Threats (verbal) Butler area. Animal at large, Amsterdam. Traffic hazard, Passaic.
Burglar alarm, Adrian. Ambulance request, Urich.
Agency assist, Adrian. Wanted subject, Justin Williamson turned himself in at Bates County Sheriff ’s
Office.
April 18: Agency assist, Adrian. Check well
being, Butler. MVA, Butler. Mailbox vandalism,
Butler area. Ambulance request, Adrian. MVA,
Adrian. Check well being, Butler. Speak to officer,
Rich Hill. Ambulance request, Rich Hill. Speak to
officer, Adrian. Suicidal threats, Adrian. Speak to
officer, Butler. Stranded motorist, Passaic. Suspicious activity, Drexel. Suspicious activity, Amoret.
Disturbance, deputies arrested a male subject for a
12-hour detox and possession of drug paraphernalia. Check well being, Amsterdam.
April 19: Threats, Butler. Agency assist, Butler.
911 hang up, Butler. Harassment, Rich Hill. Agency
assist, Adrian. Abandoned vehicle, Rich Hill. Theft,
Appleton City area. Theft, Butler area. Vehicle fire,
Butler. Speak to officer, Virginia. Disturbance, Rich
Hill. Speak to officer, Appleton City. Fire mutual
aid, Merwin. Burglar alarm, Rich Hill. Mailbox
vandalism, rural Adrian. Agency assist, Rich Hill.
Harassment, Rockville.
April 20: Agency assist, Butler. Check well being, Adrian. Burglar alarm, Butler. Property damage, Route 3 area, Rich Hill. Speak to officer, Rich
Hill. Check well being, Foster. Speak to officer, Archie.
Butler Police activity report
Police Chief Randy Beshore
April 15: Medical assist, 300 block of N. Havannah, Assist DFS, 600 block of Adams. Recover stolen
property, 300 block of S. Fulton. Warrant service. Disturbance, 500 block of W. Ohio. Disturbance, Henry
St.
April 16: Disturbance, 300 block of W. Pine. Assist
DFS, 600 block of W. Adams. Warrant service. Assault
report, Nursery and Main. Alarm, 200 block of Country Club Terr. Traffic control, Schowengerdt’s Funeral
Chapel.
April 17: Theft from Walmart parking lot. Warrant
service. Walk in theft report. Animal complaint, 400
block of N. High.
April 18: Missing child report. Stolen purse report.
Medical assist, 600 block of Park Lane. Well being
check, 600 block of W. Adams. Alarm, Bank of America ATM.
April 19: Warrant service. Keep the peace, N. Water. Warrant service, 200 block of N. Austin. Animal
complaint, 600 block of N. Adams. Open door, Max
Motors.
Butler High School 1937 graduates
Front row (from left): Mrs. Nadine Sparks, Elroy Spain, Grace Pippin, Ruth Barr, Edna Padley, Julius
Henley, Cleta Ghere, Elise Steiner, Mildred Pippin, Virginia Koon, Donald Hardinger, Robert Vannoy,
Erma Stokes, Edith Baker, Ann Kannaday, Joyce Cusick.
Row 2: Celestine Varns, Pauline Fullerton, Norma Thomas, Barbara Newlon, Marian Chandler, Rose
Lee Scifers, Marton Brady, Jewell Beard, Lello Evans, Mary Lee Carroll, Ruth Rice, Loraine Tarrant,
Maxine Horner, Marjorie Kimble.
Row 3: J.B. Fleming, Vance McGovern, Boyd Borland, Ralph Todd, Nina Crabtree, Mary Eizabeth
Lester, Marian Kircher, Camille Harper, Armond Duvall, Aletha Miller, Camille Harper, Eleanor Padley,
Doris Burk, Mildred Keeton, Jack Golladay, Roy Rogers.
Row 4: Harold WeMott, Lloyd Deems, Cecil Deubemyer, Bill Ramsey, Roy Barr, Ted Henry, Lee A. Cassity, Ray Stevener, Dillard Blankenbaker, Tom Vance, Vernita Adams, Evelyn Jones, Elizabeth Couch,
Ralph Stouffer.—Photo courtesy of Ernest White.
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Memories of Mo. Senates past
By Phill Brooks
S
MPA News Book
itting in the Senate’s recent memorial service for
deceased members reminded me how different
the chamber has become from the Senate I first
covered more than four decades ago.
As I was recounting some of those memories to a
fellow statehouse reporter after the ceremony, he said
it must have been a lot more fun to cover back then.
It sure was.
To my student reporters, I used to describe it as getting to attend a circus without buying an admission
ticket. It was that entertaining.
Filibusters that now are so tedious and boring were
great political theater back then. Senators performed
as if they were on stage.
I cannot remember the number of times Sen. Danny Staples would launch into stories about his childhood horse Trixe or about Jesse James that caused us
to chuckle.
The late Sen. Jet Banks, D-St. Louis, once entertained the chamber with a holstered toy pistol on his
hip to debate against a bill expanding gun rights. Using a prop like that violated Senate rules, but it was so
entertaining that I don’t remember anyone seriously
objecting.
The absence of a sound system helped make those
debates more entertaining. A senator had to speak up
with a booming voice to be heard. Unlike now, it usually would be a full chamber -- providing an incentive
for a filibustering senator to be entertaining.
Now, a filibuster empties the chamber.
With a sound system pumping Senate audio into
offices and streaming on the Internet, both reporters
and members can sit in their offices or even leave the
Capitol and still follow what the Senate is doing.
Among those remaining in the chamber, you’ll find
some absorbed with their
smart phones checking
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April 20: 911 hang up,
Wix Lane. Noise complaint. Animal complaint,
500 block of W. Mill.
April 21: Walk in assault report. Accident,
hospital parking lot. Alarm
ATM. Medical assist, 200
block of S. Broadway.
Speak to officer, S. High.
desks to assure members pay attention to what their
colleagues are saying. For a while, the rule worked -until smart phones.
Just the other day, I heard a Senate debate by a bill
sponsor interrupted when he got a text message.
Listening to my colleague Bob Priddy recount at
the Senate memorial service stories about departed
members made me realize how many of these domineering and entertaining voices came from legislators
with blue-collar backgrounds.
Former Cape Girardeau Rep. Gary Rust, in a column about Staples’ death, recalled how Staples would
joke he graduated from high school “24th in a class
of 23.”
Staples, a canoe rental operator in southern Missouri, might have made fun of his education, but often
there was a serious purpose to his comic filibusters. It
was to ease tensions and bring levity to the chamber
when tempers had become too heated.
Banks’ background was even more humble. He was
the son of a sharecropper. One of my reporters could
not even find his birth record to clarify conflicting information about his background.
I was told by the late Sen. Al Spradling, one of
Banks’ colleagues and a former FBI agent from the
region, that at the time of Banks’ birth in southeast
Missouri, it was not unusual for black births to simply
not be recorded.
From that humble background, Banks rose to become the Senate’s majority leader, the highest legislative position held by an African-American in Missouri
history.
Another example was Ed Dirck, one of the most
influential and dominating Senate Appropriations
chairs I’ve covered. When not in the statehouse dealing with complicated budgets, Dirck was driving a
train. The St. Louis County Democrat was a locomotive engineer.
Golly, was it a hoot for me to interview Dirck on
his train phone with the sounds of the locomotive in
the background.
I wonder if term limits are a reason why there seem
•SEE PAGE 3
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•Hitting the silk
From front page
Drake arrived at the airport about 9:30 for him
to fill out the final papers and get harnessed
up.
“Cara supported me
all the way, no problem,”
Allen said. “About all
she said was, ‘things like
this is what he does.’”
A veteran jumper/instructor, Skydive’s Wally Walters was strapped
to Allen’s shoulders for
the tandem leap and
they boarded the massive King Air 14-passenger twin turbine
aircraft which roared
down the runway southbound with Hall at the
controls. They were accompanied by Skydive
photographer Brian K.
Poston who filmed during the jump.
“We had to go to the
(required 14,000 feet)
before we were allowed
to jump,” Allen said.
He said the most
frightening part of this
experience was the sixty
second free-fall before
the canopy chute was
activated.
“Wally had told me
before the free-fall to
take in as many deep
breaths as I could...
which I did, but still I
was afraid I was going
to hyperventilate before
it was all over.”
From that point the
canopy chute opened
and the twosome descended routinely for
four minutes until safely touching ground in a
designated field between
the airport and Osage
Valley Electric Cooperative’s headquarters
along Business Route
49.
It took the ground
crew about 10 seconds
to free the pair from
straps and harness and
the all-clear signal was
given. The crowd rushed
to Allen’s side cheering
and high-fiving. Allen
FANS OF ALL AGES, rushed R-5 Elementary physical education teacher Aaron Allen after he and his
tandem jumper bailed out of an airplane 14,000 feet above Butler Memorial Airport. All stopped cheering long enough for a quick photo.—Brian K. Poston, Skydive KC photographer.
•Druggies
containers of marijuana
bars were recovered,
along with approximately 2 grams of liquid hash, approximately
184 grams of hydroponic marijuana, one marijuana chocolate caramel
bite cookie and approximately $4,300 in cash
were recovered.
“Total seizure was
worth about $15,000
street value,” Anderson
said.
Wells and Eason subjects were native to the
Jasper County area and
had been living in Colorado for the last year.
They said they had rented the vehicle in Colorahoisted his son on his
shoulder and acknowledged the tumultus response.
Back at Skydive headquarters, Allen was
asked if the jump was
fun, exciting, scary? “All
of the above,” he answered without hesitation.
Following up Monday during a classroom
break, Allen said several had asked him how
about an encore?
“I told ‘em if I could
I’d suit up and do it
again this Saturday...
and the next Saturday...
and the next.”
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From front page
do a few days earlier and
left the Aurora, Colo.,
area on Sunday, the
13th. They came home
and spent a few days in
the Joplin area before
heading to Kansas City.
After they planned a
stop in Kansas City they
were reportedly returning to Colorado.
“Reportedly the purpose of the trip was to
traffic narcotic to multiple locations in Missouri,” Anderson said.
••••
The sheriff noted,
“Marijuana wax is a
new find in our area. In
my research, marijuana
wax is a product made
from a process where
marijuana, butane, cold
water and other chemicals are mixed in a zero
vacuum process that extracts the resin glands
from the marijuana
plant. The resin glands
contain THC and it
forms a waxy substance,
That wax substance has
an almost pure content
that ranges from 80 to
90 percent.”
He cautioned, “The
process of making the
marijuana wax is very
dangerous and if done
improperly creates an
explosion causing injury
to those who attempt to
perform the process.”
Sheriff
Anderson
continued, “Marijuana
in the 70s has a THC
content of 5 to 7 percent; today, we are seeing marijuana with a
THC content of 20 to
30 percent. Now we are
seeing marijuana wax
with 80 to 90 percent.”
Users of the wax are
reportedly having severe
reactions to such a high
THC exposure that includes loss of consciousness and hallucinations.
Allegedly threatened dad with gun
Tuesday of this week the Bates County Sheriff ’s Office was dispatched to Route 4, Butler, in
regards to a subject threatening his father with a
sawed-off shotgun.
Deputies arrived at the scene and the suspect
came out of a shop located on the east side of
the residence and was taken into custody. He was
identified as 32-year-old Brian D. Watts of Butler. During a search of the shop deputies found a
sawed-off shotgun and numerous illegal narcotics.
Wednesday Watts was charged with possession
of up to 35 grams of marijuana (3 counts of possession of controlled substance except 35 or less
of marijuana), unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful use of a firearm.
His bond was set at $55,000 cash or surety.
Watts
You pay taxes, why doesn’t General Electric?
By Frank Clemente
You pay your fair share
of taxes. Small businesses
do too. It’s the price we
pay to educate our kids,
protect our communities and have some security in retirement. Why
shouldn’t some of America’s largest corporations
pay their fair share too?
Corporations are making record profits. But
111 profitable Fortune
500 companies paid zero
federal income taxes in
one or more of the past
five years, according to a
recent report by Citizens
for Tax Justice. What’s
worse – 26 of them, including Boeing, General
Electric and Verizon,
paid nothing over the entire five-years. Astoundingly, they got tax refunds
instead.
General
Electric,
which in the past has
been the focus of media attention because of
its record of paying an
extremely low income
tax rate, provides a vivid
example. GE earned a
whopping $27.5 billion
in profits between 2008
and 2012, but claimed $3
billion in tax refunds -- a
federal income tax rate of
negative 11 percent.
Put another way, GE
paid less in federal income taxes than you paid
over five years.
There is talk in Washington about overhauling
the tax code. Corporate
lobbyists are decrying the
top corporate tax rate of
35 percent. They want
you to focus on what corporations are supposed to
pay instead of what they
really pay. That’s because
many corporations pay a
lot less – averaging little
more than half the top
rate – 19.4 percent for
all 288 companies in the
Citizens for Tax Justice
report.
CEOs inevitably claim
that their companies pay
•Phill Brooks From page 2
to be fewer dominating blue-collar voices like those of
Dirck, Banks and Staples.
Without advanced courses in subjects like law and
economics, maybe it takes more time than allowed by
term limits to develop the legislative confidence and
knowledge to be so entertaining on such complicated
government issues.
Phill Brooks has been a Missouri statehouse reporter since 1970,
making him dean of the statehouse press corps. He is the statehouse
correspondent for KMOX Radio, director of MDN and a faculty member of the Missouri School of Journalism. He has covered every governor since the late Warren Hearnes.
every penny they owe and
they are doing nothing illegal. That’s the problem
– it’s possible (but not
guaranteed) that what
they’re doing is perfectly
legal. That’s because
over the years corporate
lobbyists have drilled so
many holes into our tax
code that it is like Swiss
cheese.
Some of the loopholes
defy logic – like the tax
break for companies that
give their CEOs lavish
“performance based” bonuses. Others are outrageous – like a tax break
for companies that shuttle
their executives in corporate jets. And some are an
insult to working Americans – like a special low
tax rate for Wall Street
hedge fund managers.
But one of the most
outrageous tax loopholes
of all is the one that has
helped GE be such a
good tax dodger. It enables Wall Street banks
and other corporations
with large financial units
– like GE – to make it appear that profits earned
in the United States were
generated in offshore tax
havens like the Cayman
Islands. It’s as if you
laundered your paycheck
through the Caribbean to
avoid paying U.S. taxes.
Lobbyists are twisting
arms on Capitol Hill to
try to save the “GE Loop•SEE PAGE 7
SOCIAL SCENE/PEOPLE
Host a spring-inspired brunch
(Family Features) • As winter finally gives way to
spring, it’s the perfect excuse to gather together with
your loved ones. This time of year is ideal for casual
brunches, so for your next midday feast with friends
and family, take your inspiration from the changing
weather and create a brunch menu that mimics the flavors of the season.
Whether you’re planning a brunch for a group of
five or 15, a little pre-planning will help ensure the
event is big on fun and low on stress.
• Take a cue from Mother Nature to establish the
theme for your party. Simple bouquets of early-season
blooms provide a colorful and welcoming backdrop
for a casual brunch hosted indoors or out. Use vases in
a variety of shapes, sizes and colors to create a sweetly
whimsical look.
• A buffet-style brunch makes it simple to serve
your meal and it allows guests to mingle and snack
as they wish, leaving you free to visit and enjoy a leisurely party, as well.
• Big taste comes in small packages. Serve your
guests a plethora of smaller, bite-size appetizers which
allows them to sample different flavors. Keep with
your spring theme by incorporating fresh, seasonal ingredients.
To discover more delicious Apple Butter recipes,
check out www.musselmans.com/recipes or visit
www.musselmans.com/recipebook to download the
free e-recipe book.
BBQ Sauce-Glazed Pineapple Ham Picks
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 36
2/3 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter
2/3 cup barbecue sauce
2
teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional)
1
pound cooked ham, cut 3/4 inch thick
1/2 fresh pineapple
Wood toothpicks
Preheat oven to 400°F. Pour Musselman’s Apple
Butter, barbecue sauce and mustard into bowl and stir
to combine.
Cut ham and pineapple into 3/4-inch cubes, about
36 each. Place one pineapple chunk on each toothpick, followed by a chunk of ham. Stand the picks up
on baking sheet and brush each one with BBQ sauce
mixture. Cover all sides.
Bake for 10 minutes. Serve warm with remaining
sauce for dipping.
Awesome Apple Butter Breakfast Cake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Yield: 9 servings
2 1/4 cups baking mix (such as Bisquick®)
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1
egg
2
tablespoons butter, melted
2
cups Musselman’s Apple Butter
Topping:
1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
1/3 cup sugar
2
tablespoons butter, melted
In bowl, stir together baking mix, milk, 1/2 cup
sugar, egg and 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
Pour two-thirds of batter into 8-by-8-by-2-inch glass
baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover
with apple butter. Drop remaining batter by spoonful
on top.
Combine coconut, pecans, 1/3 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle on top of cake.
Bake at 350°F for approximately one hour, until
cake tester inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
Note: Pan will be very full so do not substitute a
smaller pan. You may want to place a cookie sheet
under the pan in the oven in case of drips.
Around Bates County...
•Reports of social gatherings, club meetings, events of interest
Busy day of bidding
at Farmette auction
The Foster Farmettes, family and friends met last Thursday at the Lions Club building in Rich Hill for the annual
Farmette Auction. We brought everything from homemade
pies, apple dumplings, knitted items, flowers to plant and big
containers of homemade Poppycock to store bought items
including beautiful wall decor and a folding lawn chair.
We had the best time bidding on each other’s wares and
raised lots of money for the Bates County Relay for Life
and a big chunk for the new Rich Hill Library addition. It’s
supposed to be really cool with extra sections for the children. Did you know you can check out books at the Butler
Library on your Kindle app?
Anyway it’s always hard to know what to bid at this auction. On the one hand you better bid high or you won’t get
a thing. It took over $60 to get a dozen Parker House Rolls
or a Ruth Wheatley meringue pie. On the other hand you
hate to outbid your friends on the coveted items in case they
might harbor resentment. But it was all in good fun and
Merlin Reed now has a pie for every day of the week.
We ate sweets afterward including homemade brownies
furnished by hostess Kay Swickhamer with 2 kinds of nuts,
coffee, cookies, cake and soda provided by our Auction
Clerk and Hostess Cheryl Tillery.
The next meeting is going to be in May at Carol Parker’s
house. She says be sure to wear your Kentucky Derby hat
because it’s during Derby week.
Osceola hosts annual
MRTA Region 6 meeting
Attending the April 4, MRTA Region 6 annual meeting were 84 region officers, members, and special guests.
Hosting this year’s meeting was again the St. Clair
County Unit. The Region, made up of the nine counties of Bates, Benton, Cedar, Dallas, Henry, Hickory, St.
Clair, Polk, and Vernon, held its annual meeting once
again at the Osceola Assembly of God Church.
The ladies of the church prepared the meal along
with morning treats and a variety of beverages.
The special guests were the speakers at the meeting
which included Walter Cochran, Foundation President
of the MRTF; Tom Wales, Benefits Representative from
FTJ; Marilyn Skipper, current MRTA President; Jim
Kreider, MRTA Executive Director; and Steve Yoakum, PSRS/PEERRS Executive Director. Other special
guests were the three Classroom Grant winners from
2013-2014, Jessica Sergent from Halfway Elementary,
Karen Warmbrodt from Hudson Elementary, and Julie
Foster from Skyline Middle School.
The meeting was opened by the Region 6 Vice-President, Arleta Godwin, who welcomed the group. Each
guest then took turns giving current news about their
various topics. Those in attendance heard President Cochran give news about the Foundation, its ongoing work
and fundraising for an MRTA Building elevator project and Classroom Grants, with the members hearing
again that MRTA will offer another 42 classroom grants
in 2014-2015, which are now available on the MRTA
website.
A review of member benefits was given by Mr. Wales,
with some new offerings from FTJ President Skipper gave an overview regarding her presidential travels
around the state, the unit meetings she has attended, her
work as president, and making eve one laugh when telling about humorous bumper stickers she has seen along
the way.
Steve Yoakum presented the status of our PSRS/
PEERS finances - telling the group it is substantial and
doing very well, as well as, shared numbers of retirees
and how their retirement pensions impact and contribute back to their local communities and economies. A
legislative update and information of what was happening at the capitol regarding any bills that could affect teacher retirement was presented by Jim Kreider.
After the luncheon, the meeting continued with
the three classroom grant winners giving a short presentation describing what their grant money was used
for and how it has improved student achievement. In
addition, a brief memorial was held for those retirees
who had passed away during the past year since the
last regional meeting, as well as, closing remarks by
Region 6 Vice-President Godwin.
Various door prizes, donated by each unit and FTJ,
were then given away to those with just the right number; and for the Unit with the most members in attendance, $125 was awarded – this year’s winner being
the Hickory County Unit. Finally, a big thank you to
the host Unit, St. Clair County and President Teri Estes and all members; Susan Brockus for her assistance
in organizing the meeting; all Unit Presidents for the
work they do in their local Units; the five Regional Officers for their work in Regional 6, all of the special
guests of the day; and each MRTA member who made
the time to attend this year’s meeting.
If you are interested in joining MRTA and its over
22,000 members, call 1-877- 366-6782, or go online at
www.mrta.org.–Reported.
Club considering
special new friend
The Butler Home Improvement Club met April 15
at the Church of the Nazarene with Winifred Gaston as
hostess.
Ione Berry, president, opened the meeting and Winifred Gaston led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. She
O.E.S. 50 year honoree
The Order of Eastern Star honored 50 year member, Linda Lampkin at the 12th District Reception. Presenting the honors were Past Grand
Matrons who had appointed Linda as Grand
Esther in 2008 Brenda Austin, Ashland and as
Grand Representative to Alabama in 2012 Gloria Chaney, Sikeston. Linda joined the Appleton City Olive Branch Chapter #157 on March
20, 1964, transferring to Adrian Crescent Hill
Chapter #127 when Appleton City closed in 2011.
From left: Gloria Chaney, Linda Lampkin, Brenda Austin.–Submitted.
Women’s Health Services
Clinic schedule
The Women’s Health Services Clinic will be
held May 8 and 22 at the Bates County Health
Department located on Business 71 and Mill
street. Other clinic locations are also available
in surrounding counties.
Participants must call for an appointment
and cancellations should be made at least 24
hours in advance. Services available are medical examinations including cancer screening,
HIV and sexually transmitted disease testing,
pregnancy testing, reproductive and contraceptive counseling, as well as the issuance of
contraceptive supplies. Charges for the services are based on a sliding fee scale according to
household income.
Persons desiring appointments or more information concerning the clinic should contact
the Women’s Health Services Division of West
Central Missouri Community Action Agency
located at 106 West 4th St., Appleton City, Mo.
64724. Telephone number (660) 476-2194.
Toll free: 888-577-4640.
then gave the devotion for the evening by reading from
the book, “Chicken Soup for the Gardner’s Soul.” The
article “Love and Daffodils Forever” was very touching.
Eight members present answered roll call. The minutes were read and approved. The May meeting was
discussed and arrangements have been made to meet at
the Flaming Lantern at 6 in the evening. The courtesy
committee will report in May of their findings of a special new friend, as the decision has not been finalized at
this time. We were reminded that our special friend now
has a birthday in June. Shirley Shreve will take care of
this matter for us. Nelda Pike will have the meeting in
July and will contact our prospective speaker.
Martha Stewart furnished the Pig N Poke and Winifred Gaston was the recipient. The Guess Box was
won by Ione Berry and it was guessed quickly again
this month. Shirley Shreve is the one who provided it.
Nelda Pike read an article that she had found on
the computer. She then proceeded to lead us in several
games of Bingo. We were all winners but Louise Foster
won the final game of Blackout.
Winifred Gaston then served pecan pie with ice
cream with our choice of beverages. She closed the
meeting by reading Matthew 28 in honor of the Easter
season.–Reported.
The Family of Marvin D. Seider
Would like to take this opportunity to thank:
• The congregation of Zion Lutheran Church of Prairie City for the care and concern
shown to our family over the past months, the luncheon, and for the wonderful
assistance provided at the service
• Pastors Lowell Rossow and David Herald, Zion Choir and Organist Pat Tippie for the
beautiful and dignified service
• Jeanette Hill and Jesse Schowengerdt for their invaluable service
• Dr. C.W. Long and staff for the years of care given to Marvin
• Countryside Estates, Appleton City Manor and Heartland Hospice for the excellent care
and concern provided during Marvin’s last weeks; Dee, Dana and Doug’s compassion
were a priceless gift
• All those who shared their time with us by sending a card, a flower or memorial
• All those who shared their time with us by sending a card, a flower or memorial
• All those who came to share his final farewell
Your Kindness Will Not Be Forgotten
Wayne & Deborah Seider & Family
Larry Seider & Family
SOCIAL SCENE/PEOPLE
Missouri food prices trend higher
M
issouri shoppers paid
more for food in the
first quarter of 2014
than the same period last year,
according to the latest Missouri
Farm Bureau Market Basket
Survey. Sixteen items representing a cross-section of agricultural products were surveyed.
The total price rang in at $49.08
compared to $48.73 for the same
items one year ago for an increase of $0.35 year-over-year.
Overall, seven items increased
in price while nine cost slightly
less than in 2013. “The most no-
table price changes occurred in
the meat and dairy cases,” said
Diane Olson, Missouri Farm
Bureau Director of Promotion
and Education. Both beef products on the list, ground chuck
and sirloin tip roast, increased in
price as did eggs, whole milk and
shredded cheddar cheese. These
price increases tracked closely
with the report from the Bureau
of Labor Statistics stating that
food prices have increased by
about 1.5 percent this year.
Compared to the national
average price of $53.27, Missouri
prices were $4.19 less. Missouri
prices were higher on four items
and less on twelve. Interestingly,
bacon prices didn’t shift significantly in Missouri as they did
nationally, Olson said. Missouri’s
price moved up $0.06 from a
year ago and was $0.99 cheaper
than national average.
“Due to worldwide consumer
demand and weather conditions
that have impacted the United
States and other countries,
protein is in tight supply causing
prices to increase,” she said.
Baccalaureate this Sunday
Jennie Umstattd and
Margie Umstattd enjoyed going to the adopted grandparents sup-
per Thursday night at the
school.
Jason Fairman, along
with wife Cara and kids
Anna and Carson, enjoyed a trip to Kauffman
Stadium to watch the
Kansas City Royals for
his birthday, on Friday,
DAR chapter extends WAGY
scholarships
Harmony Mission Chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution held their regular meeting at
the home of Cindy Mayer in Peculiar. There were 10
members present. The opening ritual was led by Regent Barbara Burch assisted by Dawn Steuck. Concern
was expressed for two of our members, Betty Smith
and Marion “Tina” Colvin. Get well wishes are being
sent.
Marsha Brelsford read the President General’s message that highlighted articles from the newest American Spirit Magazine. The minutes and treasurers reports were approved as presented.
American Indian Chairman Cindy provided a list of
the needs of two American Indian schools that DAR
helps support, namely Chemwa, a residential high
school and Bacone College in Oklahoma. Cindy also
told of several Native American Chiefs who played an
important role in our country’s history. Many of the
names were not familiar to us and have largely been
ignored by historians.
It was suggested that we collect items to send to
Native Americans in Oklahoma next fall. National
Defense Chairman Marsha told about the U.S. Coast
Guard and its duties as well as the part it plays in
Homeland Security.
It was decided that a nominating committee for new
officers was not necessary because only one office will
be changing, and a successor has already been chosen.
Betty Smith has been preparing Pam Lacy to take over
her office as Registrar. The group voted to continue
our support of the Wounded Warriors Project and the
chairman will research Fischer House as a possibility.
Several members have made reservations to attend
Missouri State DAR Convention in Columbia on Saturday, May 3. The members then got down to the business of selecting the new Wagy Scholarship recipients.
It was decided that we could sponsor two new ones.
We are currently awarding seven scholarships of $500
per semester. One of these will be graduating soon.
Winners will be announced to the public as soon as
recipients have been notified.
The next meeting is scheduled for May 12 at the
home of Linda Barr. The program is to be Insignia
Protocol. The meeting adjourned to refreshments
served by hostess Cindy Mayer. –Reported.
THANK YOU
Means to express gratitude, that I do, for the
beautiful birthday cards and heartfelt messages.
A special birthday cake, great food, lovely gifts,
flowers, and balloons, the birthday lunch gals
and my granddaughters.
Also, the helpful tasks friends do to enable me
to stay in my home.
God Bless,
Winifred Robertson
The Family of Richard Goth
would like to express our heartfelt gratitude
to Fr. Tom for the wonderful moving Funeral
Mass, to Lynn Westhusing for coordinating the
choir, to Sue Smith for playing the piano, to the
choir for the beautiful music, the servers, the
VFW for the wonderful service at the cemetery,
the Altar Sodality for the wonderful meal and
to all those offering condolences, masses,
memorials, flowers, plaques, prayers, and food.
Words cannot express how thoughtful everyone
was during this difficult time of the loss of my
husband, our dad, grandpa & great-grandpa.
Thank you to Heartland Hospice of Butler for
your compassion and care during his final days.
Finally, we want to thank David & Curtis Mills,
Kevin Goth & staff of Vansant Mills Funeral
Home for the comfort and kindness shown
during our time of grief.
April 18.
Mt. Olivet had a good
turnout for their Good
Friday service.
There was a big crowd
of kids present for the annual Easter egg hunt at
the Adrian park on Saturday afternoon. Some
that joined in on the fun
were Lance, Julie, Shelby,
Rylee, Kaden, and Greyson Guffey, Delbert and
Joyce Guffey, and Cara,
Anna, and Carson Fairman. After the hunt the
kids played on the slides
for a while, before being pulled away so they
could open goodies from
Grandpa and Grandma
Guffey, then it was back
to Ballard for ball practice.
Jennie
Umstattd’s
family gathered on Easter
Sunday at her home. The
only two family members
not present were Charlie
Rowland and Maesyn
Umstattd, and they were
missed.
VT at Clinton on Friday, April 25.
Baccalaureate is set
for Sunday, April 27 at 7
p.m.
VT at Midway/JHT at
Harrisonville at 3:45 on
Monday, April 28.
FFA Banquet on Monday, April 28 at 6:30.
JHT at Archie/VT at
Knob Noster on Tuesday,
April 29 at 4 p.m.
The next PAT playgroup will be on Thursday, May 1 at 8:30. They
will be having a tricycle
rodeo and need everyone
to bring their tricycles and
meet at the playground.
VT at Prairie View at 4
p.m. on Thursday, May 1.
VT at Holden at 4 p.m.
on Friday, May 2.
Friends and family are
having an open house for
Melody Bergen (Kelsey
Lloyd -Bergen’s daughter)
as they are here visiting
from Cambodia. It will
be held at the Fairview
Baptist Church in Ballard
on Saturday, May 3, from
2-4. Instead of gifts, there
will be a money tree at
the church. They will be
flying back home on an
airplane and there will be
limited space for gifts.
We had been discussing what tonsils were, and
where they were located
in our mouths, since cousin Anna just had hers taken out. Kaden (3) was later telling Grandma Linda
Fairman, “Grandma, I
swallowed my muscles!”
He then asked grandma
to open her mouth and
stick out her tongue so he
could see her muscles.
Until next week, take
care and God Bless!
Seider reunion
enjoyed Easter day
Happy Easter! He is
Risen! He is Risen Indeed! A beautiful Easter
Day and weekend. Many
enjoyed time with family
and friends.
The annual Seider reunion was held on Easter
Sunday at the Zion Lutheran Fellowship Hall.
Food, fellowship, fun,
and Easter eggs were enjoyed by everyone attending.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Miller and family, Mr.
and Mrs. Steve Tanner
and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Manny Cordoba and
family spent the Easter
weekend with Sally and
Gerald Bauer.
Jack Latham spent
the week with Jake and
Diane
Wohlgemuth.
Jack’s parents were vacationing in the Bahamas.
Kristy and Jim Curless
and sons, hosted Easter
dinner at their home in
Lee’s Summitt. Mr. and
Mrs. Marty Wohlgemuth
and family of Colum-
bia, Mo., Mr. and Mrs.
Steve Latham and Jack,
of Michigan, and Luke
Wohlgemuth of Shawnee
Mission, Kan., Jake and
Diane Wohlgemuth of
Rockville enjoyed the day
together.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford
Rapp hosted Easter dinner with Mr. and Mrs.
Clyde Rapp, Mr. and
Mrs. Mike Taber, Tim
Rapp and Will.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie
Davis and sons of Rockville hosted a wiener roast
on Saturday at noon for
the following. Sue Davis,
Ron and Cindy Steuck,
Alberta Lacy, Nathan
and Whitney Rapp and
family. They also enjoyed an egg hunt. Great
day to be outside.
Paul and Paulette
Rapp hosted a birthday
party for Alex Rapp at
their home on Saturday
afternoon. Alex turned
nine years old. Those
present to help him celebrate were: Ron and Cindy Steuck, Alberta Lacy,
Willie and Andrea Davis
and sons, Nathan and
Whitney Rapp, Alex and
Brooke, Rachel Lierz and
Lawrence Alvin Walley, Jr. & Mary Elizabeth Sergent
were married on April 30, 1954, at the home of
the bride’s parents, Elmo & Thelma Sergent in
the presence of family & friends including the
parents of the groom, L.A. Walley, Sr. & Cora
Walley. Sixty years later they continue to reside
in Amoret, Missouri. Their family includes five
children, eight grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. We would appreciate your
time and effort in sharing a memory from the
past with them at the following address:
Mr. & Mrs. L.A. Walley
P.O. Box 11
Amoret, Mo 64722
5
Be a part of
summer camp
Your kids are invited to be a part of the
first summer of Summer Camp. Throughout the month of July, kids who are a part
of the day camp will get to experience so
many fun and exciting things: park days,
water activities, games, arts and crafts
and all kinds of adventures in between.
Camp runs from June 30 to Aug. 1 and is
for kids who are entering grades 1 through
6. It costs $100 per child, per week (with
the exception of the first week. Week one
is $80 because there will be no camp on
July 4) and runs from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Registration begins Monday, June 2 at the Ohio Street
United Methodist Church.
The deadline for registration forms and
payment is the Wednesday before camp
starts—June 25. However, there are only
15 spots available per group (45 total). To
insure your spot, turn in your form ASAP.
If you wish to attend only certain weeks
of camp you simply have to register and
pay on the Wednesday before that week
but you can reserve your spot starting
June 2. There is also the opportunity to
pay for the entire summer up front for
$460, a discount of $20.
If you have any questions call Kassidy
Hannah, Elementary Education major at
the University of Missouri at 660-4244342.
Emily and Olivia, Ryan
and Travauna Rapp. An
hour of fishing, playing
outside and egg hunting,
was enjoyed before an
Easter supper. It was a
wonderful day.
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Jagels enjoyed the following
over the Easter weekend.
Shawn and Amanda
Stuckey, Jim and Bethany
Rose, Henry and Hunter,
Suzanne and Dallas Jennings and Stella. They
had a wonderful Easter.
Paulette Rapp spent
Wednesday night and
Thursday with Jim and
Rachel Lierz and girls.
Maundy Thursday the
girls were out of school.
We got to play school,
bake, cut out, and decorate Easter sugar cookies,
and ate lunch at Panera
Bread. We had a great
day together.
Happy Birthday to
Eric Mott, Clint Klinksick, Alex Schenker,
Rhonda Shouse, Taylor
Bock, Matthew Taber,
Amanda Jagels Stuckey,
Helen Paur, and Dakota
Wilson. Happy Anniversary to Eldo and Frieda
Rapp, Jake and Diane
Wohlgemuth, Roger and
Traci Tippie, and Clayton
and Tina Rapp.
Paulette Rapp was
notified by the Rocking
Chair Quilt Store of a big
win. Ladies signed up to
make a quilt of the month
last year called Lovely in
Lavender. At the end of
one year, those that had
their quilts done could
enter a contest to have
their quilts custom quilted by Lisa at the Quilt
Shop. I won. Thank you
Lisa.
Randall Bracher underwent eye surgery this
past week in Kansas City.
After several days in the
hospital, he is now recuperating at home. We
hope that he will heal
quickly.
Pastor Brann of Nevada, underwent cataract
surgery this past week.
Mrs. Brann underwent
surgery to repair her mitral valve in her heart.
We hope that both of
them will be better soon.
A donation basket will
be in church at Zion Lutheran on Sunday to help
defray medical expenses.
Pastor Brann has helped
with religion and catechism at the Zion Lutheran School while we have
been without a pastor.
Bits of Butler
news
Several members of the
birthday club met for lunch
on Wednesday at the Flaming Lantern. Those attending were Virginia Hilton,
Lylah Linard, Winifred Gaston, Ellie Stobach and Ruby
Stotmeister. We missed Hazel, Pat and Myrna.
Charlotte Guss and Ruby
Stotmeister were among
those who enjoyed the music program at the Bates
County Museum last Saturday afternoon.
Easter weekend guests
of Kim and Dennis Jacobs
and Ruby Stotmeister were
Jeremy, Amanda and Ryan
Davidson of Omaha, Ne.;
Katherine Burgess, Springfield, Mo. and Christopher
Jacobs, St. Joseph, Mo.
They all attended Easter
services at St. Matthews
Lutheran church and the
brunch following.
Dinner was served later
at Ruby’s home. Dale and
Carla Bettels were also visitors. Ruby received Easter
greetings from her son, Bryan and his family in Sugar
Land, Texas, which made
the day complete.–Ruby
Stotmeister.
A 50-year Mason
RW Bro. Donald L. Winchel, a 50-year Mason
(right) presented WB Jack C. Zellmer from Butler
Lodge 254 his 50-year jewel April 17.—Rick Hurshman, Secretary, Butler Lodge 254.
SOS – Save our Steinway: Campaign launches with public meeting
Obituaries
Obituaries should be
submitted through the funeral home. Independent
submissions must be accompanied by a published
obituary or a death certificate. Photos at an additional charge.
The deadline for the
news-Xpress is 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday.
Dorothy Lee Evans
Dorothy Lee Evans,
daughter of Everett Clyde
“Bud” and Myrtle May (Gerster) Dixon, was born April
15, 1926 in Appleton City,
Missouri. Dorothy passed
away in Chanute, Kansas
on April 19, 2014, four days
after her 88th birthday and it
was also her wedding anniversary.
Dorothy grew up in the
Appleton City area graduating from Appleton City High
School and then attending
Warrensburg Teacher’s College for two years. Dorothy greatly enjoyed being a
teacher and taught school at
Brush College, which was a
one room school, for three
years before her marriage.
She met and married Estel Pleasant Evans April 19,
1947 in Ft. Scott, Kansas.
They were blessed with four
children. Dorothy and Estel
made their home on a farm
near Appleton City for 51
years. Dorothy was a hard
worker and enjoyed working
by Estel’s side on the farm,
until they moved to town in
1998.
She was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church. For many years,
Dorothy was a member of
Oak Grove Farmerettes
and served several times
as president. She was an
accomplished seamstress,
making clothes for her
daughters and herself. She
enjoyed gardening and canning, and at times had as
many as three gardens. She
was a great cook and loved
cooking for her family, especially her family favorite, raisin cream pie.
Dorothy decided to move
to Chanute, Kansas in 2004
after Estel’s passing to be
near her daughter’s family.
Preceding Dorothy in
death were her parents; her
husband, Estel; an infant
son, Clyde Foster Evans;
one brother, J.F. Dixon; one
half brother, Floyd Crist; and
two half sisters, Gladys Williams and Mildred Monte.
Survivors include three children, Janice Schell (Jerry),
Chanute, Kansas, Mark Evans (Tricia), Lee’s Summit,
Missouri and Brenda Doboga (Mark), Woodbridge, Virginia; five grandsons: Trent
Schell (Mollie), Travis Schell
(Amy), Tray Schell (Christina), Tyler Evans (Katie),
and Evan Doboga (Rachel);
three great-grandchildren,
Jackson, Brock and Kora
Schell; sisters: Mary Smith,
Bernice Thomas, and Romyna Myers; and brother,
Keith Dixon (Royline).
Dorothy dearly loved her
grandsons and many hours
were spent playing with
them in the creek that ran
through their farm, creating
fond memories with the adventures that ensued.
Services were April 23,
2014 at Hill & Son Funeral
Home, Appleton City, Mo.,
with Rev. Ron Beaton officiating. Interment in Appleton
City Cemetery. Memorials:
American Parkinson Disease Association, Heritage
Health Care Activities Fund.
Hazelle Ruth
LaFarge
Hazelle Ruth LaFarge,
age 90 of Butler, Missouri
died Tuesday, April 15,
2014. The second of five
children, she was born July
10, 1923 to Arthur Lee and
Edna Elisibeth Main Spratt
at home on what is known
as the Birks Place in rural
Sprague, Missouri southwest of Cozy Corner.
Hazelle and her folks
moved a lot within a 10-mile
radius because they were
poor. They moved to and
from the Spratt home place
just south of Hume, Missouri.
When a Spratt married, the
couple lived on the east side
of the home place until the
next one married--then the
former couple had to move
on! She attended eight
years elementary school in
a one-room schoolhouse in
Sprague and then went to
Rich Hill High School. She
met Rupert at the Christian
Church in Sprague and on
July 4, 1939 had their first
date at the Rich Hill Carni-
val. They continued dating
for 15 months ... and then
Hazelle decided she would
rather marry than study–so
on October 14, 1940 they
were united in marriage
by a judge in Mound City,
Kansas. After their short
ceremony that day, Hazelle
went back to school and
Rupert went to work. Only a
couple days later, Rupert left
for harvest in Iowa. Brother
Bingham read about their
marriage in the newspaper
and reported it to the folks!
During this time, Hazelle
had been living with a couple in Rich Hill who operated
an eating establishment
across from the school–a
popular hangout for kids.
She worked at the cafe during the day and helped take
care of the invalid wife at
night until Rupert called her
to join him in Iowa. They
came back home just before
Christmas–through Kansas
City in a car with no brakes!
Hazelle’s husband Rupert was drafted into the
service in January of 1943.
Their son Lealan was born
September 14, 1943 and
Rupert didn’t see him until
home on furlough in November. Hazelle and Lealan
went with Rupert to Sparta,
Wisconsin where he was
stationed at Camp McCoy.
While residing in Sparta,
Hazelle worked for the
Quartermaster Corp sorting army clothes, blankets
and shoes for the soldiers.
When Rupert went overseas
on Thanksgiving Day, 1944
Hazelle and Lealan headed
back home where her aunt/
sister-in-law (Edith Main LaFarge) lived with her until
the brothers returned from
their tour of duty in 1945.
Hazelle – mother and
housewife – helped Rupert
on the farm. In 1947 they
rented a farm and lived east
of Foster. Their daughter
Trevalyn was born on December 17, 1949 and in 1951
their family of four moved to
a farm they purchased west
of Hume. When Trevalyn
was seven years old, Hazelle finished her education
through the University of
Columbia, earning her high
school diploma. They sold
the farm in 1965 and moved
into Butler – then in 1968
purchased a 33-acre farm
west of Butler where they resided until 2002 when they
built a new home near their
daughter and son-in-law’s
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel where Hazelle resided
until her death. Hazelle was
a talented seamstress –
thus her nickname Stitches
and CB handle in the 1960s.
She loved to sew and cook
and thoroughly enjoyed having company and playing
cards and games. She was
an Avon representative for
several years in the 1960s
and has worked at the
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel since 1990. Hazelle was
baptized at the Butler First
Christian Church in 1938.
Through the years, she has
belonged to the Christian
Churches in Sprague, Foster, Hume and Butler but
was most recently attending the Happy Hill Church
of God. She taught Sunday
School for over 40 years
and made Bible study a daily
part of her life.
Hazelle is survived by
a son, Rupert Lealan LaFarge and wife Connie of
Jefferson City, Missouri; a
daughter, Trevalyn LaFarge
Schowengerdt and husband Gary of rural Butler,
Missouri; 6 grandchildren
and 12 great-grandchildren
– Douglas Bryan LaFarge
and wife Lesa and their two
children Nikita Kailyn and
Ptolemy Seth, Philip Matthew LaFarge and wife Danielle and their two children
Chelsea Nicole and Kyle
Hayden, Chad Alan LaFarge
and wife Erin and their four
children Emily Ruth, Elizabeth Kay and twin boys Joel
Christian and Micah James,
Jesse Lee Schowengerdt
and wife Melody and their
daughter Kensley Lynn and
son Kenton Lee due in May,
Lindsey Marie Rowden and
husband Ryan and their
three children Ryan Cooper,
Sadie Marie and Nora Jean
and Ashley Lynn Freeman
and husband Ryan and their
daughter Charlotte Lee due
in September. She is also
survived by a brother, Walter
Lee ‘Jack’ Spratt of Joplin,
Missouri; a sister, Marjorie
Louise Brown of Nevada,
Missouri; a sister-in-law,
Betty Spratt of Nevada, Missouri; a sister-in-law/aunt,
Edith LaFarge of Ft. Scott,
Kansas; one nephew, six
nieces, other relatives and
a host of friends. She was
preceded in death by a sixweek old sister Estella Marie; her father Lee in 1967
and mother Edna in 2002;
By Peggy Buhr
The public is invited to
an informational meeting on Sunday, April 27
at 2 p.m. in Robertson
Hall at the Bates County
Museum to learn what
will be required to restore
the 1877 Steinway Grand
Piano that is currently in
storage. The 7 foot grand
piano is made of heavily carved rosewood, is a
Model B with 7 octaves.
Steinway
craftsmen
began work on the instrument in 1877 and it was
completed in April 1879.
Conover Brothers Music
in Kansas City, Mo., received shipment of the piano in May of that year.
It is believed that Dr. Elliott Pyle, of Butler, was
the original owner. Dr.
Pyle’s daughter, Eunice,
donated the piano to the
Museum in 1979. Eunice
Pyle passed away in 1983.
The piano was often used
for accompanying sing-alongs at the old museum.
Sometime over the years,
the soundboard was damaged and the piano was
no longer able to provide
beautiful music as it had
for over 100 years. Now
is the time to save the
grand old instrument and
see it fully restored to a
a brother Richard in 1957;
a grandson Bryan Scot
Schowengerdt in 1987; and
her husband of 65 years
Rupert Franklin LaFarge in
2005.
Funeral services were
11:30 a.m. Friday, April 18,
2014 at the Schowengerdt
Funeral Chapel in Butler with
Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Visitation prior to services from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
at Schowengerdt Chapel.
Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery,
Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Happy Hill Church of
God or Heartland Hospice.
Online condolences, www.
schowengerdtchapel.com.
Keith Ridgway
Keith Nolan Ridgway,
age 63 of Amoret, Missouri
died Saturday, April 19, 2014
at Cass Regional Medical
Center in Harrisonville. He
was born May 27, 1950, in
Clinton Missouri to Evelena
(Kampe) and James Ridgway. He attended Harrisonville schools his entire
life graduating high school
in 1968. He received a two
year certificate from CMSU
in architecture drafting. Beverley Ann Egbert and Keith
Ridgway were married on
September 6, 1970.
In 1973 when he started
working for Kansas City
Power and Light at the
LaCygne power station as
part of the original start-up
crew. He was a member of
the IBEW, Local 412. Keith
retired from KCP&L in 2007
after 34 years. Keith was a
member of the Amsterdam
Baptist Church and Bates
County Elks Lodge. Keith
loved to fish, hunt and play
cards.
Keith leaves behind his
wife of 43 years, Beverley; two daughters, Lorita
Ridgway of Joplin, Missouri
and Peggy Davidson and
husband Dennis of Independence, Missouri; four
grandchildren, Andrew (9),
Anthony (6), Alyssa (5),
Aliyah (4); a sister, Kathie
Smalley & husband Larry
of Harrisonville Missouri;
Sister in law, Karen Haase
and husband Larry of Warrensburg Missouri; four
nephews, lots of family and
friends. He will be missed
but will always be in our
hearts.
Memorial
services
Thursday, April 24, 2014
at Schowengerdt Funeral
Chapel in Butler, Missouri
with Tom Mitchell officiating.
Contributions to Amsterdam
Baptist Church or Charity of
Choice. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
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Our 1877 Steinway Grand Piano.
state of the art Steinway
piano.
The Museum envisions a fully restored piano that will be available
for concerts and recitals by local and regional
pianists as well as music
students. It would be an
extraordinary experience
for young piano students
to perform on such a
magnificent instrument
with such strong ties to
Bates County.
Interested
individuals are encouraged to
attend and learn about
how this project can be
accomplished. The Museum must have the support of the public and is
especially hopeful that all
musicians, music teach-
ers, students, church pianists, accompanists and
all who love fine music
will show enthusiasm for
this huge undertaking.
Together, we can do this!
If you are unable to
attend the meeting and
are interested in learning
more about the piano,
please call Peggy Buhr
at the Museum, 660-6790134.
Alumni date set for May 24
Miss Amelia “Mia”
Brooks, daughter of
Clayton and Brittney
Brooks recently celebrated her second birthday
decorated with Minnie
Mouse. Little Miss Mia
celebrated with a host of
family and friends.
Wilma Swarens enjoyed celebrating her
80th birthday on April 3
with a part at Sister’s &
Friends party Bin. This
has been a great birthday
celebration for Wilma
with family and friends.
She appreciates all who
has celebrated with her.
The Hume Alumni
planning committee met
on Monday, April 21 at
the Hume multi-purpose
room. The Hume Alumni
will be held on Saturday,
May 24 at 7 p.m. Dues
and dinner will be $12.
If you have ever attended
the Hume School, but
for some reason didn’t
get to finish you are still
welcome to come. Carrie Sutcliffe is this year’s
president for the Hume
Alumni. The next committee meeting will be
Monday, April 28 at 4
p.m. in the multi-purpose
room.
The Hume Fair Board
is looking for royalty candidates for the 2014 Annual Hume Fair and Rodeo. Prince and Princess
candidates need to be between the ages of 5 to 11
years old. Rodeo Queen
years of age. If you are interested just contact any
fair board member or call
660-643-7121 or 7637.
Several women have
been enjoying an exercise group that has been
meeting on Mondays
and Thursdays at the Legion Hall at 7 p.m. This
is open to anyone who
would like to join in the
fun. There is a video that
we follow and we just ask
for a little donation to
help with the electricity.
If you have any Easter
celebrations you would
like in the paper, please
drop them by or drop
me a note. I hope everyone had a wonderful and
blessed Easter.
for reading the
News Xpress
FARM FRONT
7
USDA signup for
disaster aid underway
U.S. Department of
Agriculture
(USDA)
Farm Service Agency
(FSA)
Administrator
Juan M. Garcia announced Tuesday that
farmers and ranchers can
sign-up for disaster assistance programs, reestablished and strengthened
by the 2014 Farm Bill,
beginning Tuesday, April
15, 2014. These are permanent programs thru
the oncoming years.
Two separate programs Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)
will provide payments
to eligible producers for
livestock deaths due to a
weather event and Livestock Forage Disaster
Program (LFP) grazing
losses that have occurred
since the expiration of
the livestock disaster assistance programs as of
October 1 2011, and including calendar years
2012, 2013, and 2014.
Enrollment has begun
until January 30, 2015
for producers with losses
covered by the Emergency Assistance for
Livestock,
Honeybees,
and Farm-Raised Fish
Program (ELAP) and the
Tree Assistance Program
(TAP) in 2011, when
the programs expired,
through 2014.
Bates County livestock producers please
take note. Livestock feed
program (LFP) will be
available to compensate
for grazing losses in 2012
and for 2011 possibly.
Applications will be processed between April 15,
2014 and January 30,
2015 for the grazing years
2011 thru 2014. Producers will need to provide
proof of ownership of
commercial owned livestock. Cattle may qualify
that were sold before or
during drought months
provided to us by NASS.
LIP provides compensation to eligible livestock
producers who have suffered livestock death
losses in excess of normal
mortality due to adverse
weather (at this time illnesses or disease, even if
brought on by weather
will not be compensated).
LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock
producers who have suffered grazing losses due to
drought. ELAP provides
emergency
assistance
to eligible producers of
livestock, honeybees and
farm-raised fish who
have losses due to disease, adverse weather, or
other conditions, such as
wildfires. TAP provides
financial assistance to
qualifying
orchardists
and nursery tree growers
to replant or rehabilitate
eligible trees, bushes and
vines damaged by natural
disasters.
To expedite applications, all producers who
experienced losses are encouraged to bring records
documenting those losses
to their local FSA county
office. Pasture ground
that is leased will require
a copy of the lease or the
owner will be required to
sign a CCC-855 form for
the producer to be able to
qualify the pasture.
Producers also are encouraged to contact their
county office ahead of
time to schedule an appointment. Your local
Bates County Office is
located at 625 West Nursery in Butler, business
hours are from 7:45 to
4:30 and our phone number is 660-679-6112.
CEO Michael Finley
would like any interested
groups to contact him
and he would be glad to
present program details.
For more information,
producers are encouraged
to review the 2014 Farm
Bill Fact Sheet, check out
the LIP, LFP, ELAP and
TAP fact sheets online at
www.fsa.usda.gov or visit
any USDA Service Center.
LOCAL WEATHER
•Saturday: Mostly sunny; high 84/low 64; chance
of rain 10%.
•Sunday: Scattered t-storms; high 74/low 58;
chance of rain 60%.
•Monday: Few showers; high 70/low 49; chance of
rain 30%,
•Tuesday: Showers; high 52/low 43; chance of rain
60%.
•Wednesday: Cloudy/wind; high 56/low 41; chance of
rain 20%.
•Thursday: Mostly cloudy; high 63/low 42; chance
of rain 0%.
•Friday: Partly cloudy; high 67/low 45; chance of
rain 0%.
How to prevent losing 1,000
Missouri family farms
By Blake Hurst
C
President of Missouri Farm Bureau
hina is farming 5 percent of the Ukraine and
has farming interests in Australia, the U.S.,
Tanzania, Senegal, Russia and Zambia. They
may own as much as 12
million acres worldwide,
and Chinese firms are
farming over 20 million
acres outside of China.
Why? Because China
has 20 percent of the
world’s population, but
only 9 percent of the
world’s land suitable for
farming. Not only that,
but people involved in
the rapidly growing U.S.
agriculture data industry,
who are building databases made up of yield
reports and soil surveys
from American farms,
report that Chinese agricultural firms are the best
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Fond memories of key business
This week Gloria Deems received a special plaque from the John Deere
Farm Equipment headquarters recognizing the Deems Farm Equipment
dealership in Butler for its 75 years representing the corporation. Mrs.
Deems is the wife of the late Lelan Deems who owned and managed the
firm, starting with his father John Deems and brothers Lloyd and Harley
Deems in 1939, all of whom preceded Lelan in death. A graduate of Butler
High School, Deems was a paratrooper during World War II before returning home to join the business. Through the years, Deems Farm Equipment
has been widely recognized at many levels for its loyal service, the latest
in March with a plaque designating the dealership’s 75 years as an active
member of the Butler Chamber of Commerce.—News Xpress photo.
customers for that data.
They are interested in
the data because they’re
in the market for some of
the best farmland in the
world, farmland located
in the U.S. Corn Belt.
China is experiencing
rapid income growth,
and the Chinese people
are demanding better
diets. That food can’t all
be produced in China,
and it’s clear that the
Chinese will not depend
solely on purchasing
food on the international
market.
In the waning days of
the legislative session last
year, the Missouri legislature ended the long-time
ban on foreign ownership of farmland in our
state by passing a bill
allowing up to 1 percent
foreign ownership of
Missouri farmland. The
best estimates we have
show that foreign firms
own about .29 percent
of Missouri land. The
law in place will allow
foreign interests to nearly
quadruple their ownership of Missouri’s most
precious resource, Missouri farmland. That’s
an increase in foreign
ownership of more than
200,000 acres, or about
400 square miles. If the
farms purchased are of
average size, then the legislature has passed a bill
that would allow nearly
1,000 family farms to be
purchased by people who
owe their allegiance to
countries other than the
U.S.
Missouri agriculture
depends on exports, and
our state has benefited
greatly from growing exports to all corners of the
world, including China,
over the past decade.
Missouri farmers are enthusiastic and successful
participants in the world
market and will benefit
in the years to come from
increased trade with all
nations. China is a valued trading partner and
is responsible for much
of the growth in sales
of Missouri soybeans.
But it’s important to our
future as a state and a
nation that we maintain
control of the land that
produces enough bounty
to feed our citizens as
well as much of the rest
of the world.
Missouri Farm
Bureau is working hard
to replace the present 1
percent cap with a total
prohibition of further
purchases of Missouri
farmland, capping ownership at present levels.
With less than four
weeks left in the legislative session, nothing has
been done to stop foreign
investment. Much of
the overseas investment
in agricultural assets has
been undertaken by Chinese companies either
owned or controlled by
the Chinese military.
That’s a far cry from an
open and fair trading
system, and the Missouri
legislature should act immediately to stop further
purchases of Missouri
farmland by any foreign
organization.
DAV Van Schedule
The DAV provided service to disabled veteranswho have no
other means of transportation to their appointments at the
Kansas City VA Medical Center (VAMC). Veterans utilizing
this service must be able to get on and off the van unassisted.
(Prior permission is required from the veteran’s primary care
physician to allow for a caregiver to ride with him/her, if necessary.)
•The DAV van will transport veterans Tuesdays and Thursdays for confirmed medical appointments between 10 a.m. and
1 p.m.
•The van schedule at noon the business day prior to transport and may only be changed or altered in special circumstances. Any change will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
•When setting appointments with your health care providers at VAMC, it is helpful to tell them that you are using the
Nevada VA.
•To arrange transport once your appointments are set,
please call Larry Truman at 816-808-1695 between the hours
of 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Monday and Wednesday.
•Arrangements must be made for transport at least one (1)
business day in advance to assure your seat is confirmed.
•Copies of the van rules are available by request.
•General Electric
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hole,” which expired last year. A recent report by Americans for Tax Fairness and
Public Campaign shows that at least 292 lobbyists pressed members of Congress
on this issue in the past three years. GE alone pays 48 lobbyists to lobby for the
loophole. It cares so much about the loophole that its tax department chief once
got down on his knees to pretend to beg Congressional staffers to save it.
Last week, a U.S. Senate committee voted to renew the GE Loophole and a
raft of other questionable tax breaks, including breaks for owners of thoroughbred
racehorses and NASCAR racetracks. The Senate will vote on the tax package in
May. If it passes, the entire $86 billion cost will be tacked onto the budget deficit.
You will end up paying part of the bill.
Why should you care about the GE Loophole or about some big corporations
paying nothing in federal income taxes? It’s because when corporations refuse to
pay their fair share, you end up paying higher taxes or getting less for what you
pay. You get a worse transportation system, a poorer educational system, less reliable public safety, a weaker national defense, a less secure retirement and a bigger
budget deficit.
So this April 15, don’t be fooled by the lobbyists and spinmeisters who argue that
corporations should be paying less in taxes. Many are already paying far less than
they should, and some are paying nothing at all. Let’s plug up those corporate tax
loopholes, like the one that gives huge tax breaks to companies that ship jobs and
profits offshore. It’s time they pay their fair share -- just like the rest of us.
Clemente is executive director of Americans for Tax Fairness.
BASEBALL
Bears have a shot
at conference
“Bears baseball is fun and exciting to watch this
year; I would encourage you to come out and watch
the Bears.”
So reports assistant Coach John Golladay, who
stopped by the office to talk about the rescheduled
game at Kaufman stadium for Friday, April 25 at 4
p.m. Because the game was postponed, the rescheduled date will be dependent on Summit Christian’s
schedule this week, leaving it tentative even at press
time.
Golladay hopes fans will attend Friday if all goes
well for the K; gates will open at 3:30. As reported
previously, admission is free and there will be no
parking fees.
The Bears have a 3-1 conference record, 4-2 overall. “We certainly have a great opportunity to win
conference,” Golladay said, noting that the team
has only 2 conference games left, both away, with
Barstow and VanHorn (April 28-29, respectively).
Early April game statistics follow.
Butler 6 Maranatha 4, April 7
Innings
1
2 3 4 5 6
7 8 R H E
Butler
0
0 0 0 0 1
2 3
6 4 0
Maranatha 0
0 1 0 2 0
0 1
4 8 0
Butler batting (AB/R/H/RBI): Tate Bollweg 1/1/1/1, Kaleb Kauffman 4/1/1/0, Baustin Sargent 3/2/1/1, Bo Waters
2/0/0/1, Cameron Rice 5/0/1/2, Ty Bollweg 2/2/0/0. Pitching (IP/R/H/ER/BB/SO): Tate Bollweg 1/1/1/1/0/2, Baustin Sargent 4/1/3/0/1/3, Cameron Rice 3/2/4/2/1/4.
Butler 7 Sherwood 2, April 9
Innings
1
2 3 4 5 6
7 8 R H E
Butler
0
0 2 0 0 5
0 7 5 0
Sherwood 0
0 2 0 0 0
0 2 3 4
Butler batting (AB/R/H/RBI): Sam Tolle 3/1/0/1, Tate
Bollweg 3/1/1/0, Kaleb Kauffman 1/1/0/0, Baustin Sargent 4/2/2/1, Bo Waters 3/0/1/2 (1 double), Cameron Rice
3/1/0/1, Garrett Craigmiles 3/1/1/0. Pitching (IP/R/H/ER/
BB/SO): Tate Bollweg 7/2/3/1/4/13.
Butler 5 Summit Christian 12, April 16
Butler 9 Heritage Christian 5, April 17
Innings
1
2 3 4 5 6
7 8 R H E
Butler
0
7 0 0 0 2
0 9 10 1
Heritage 1
0 2 1 0 0
1 5 7 0
Drexel 5 Montrose 1, April 15
Innings
1
2 3 4 5 6
7 8 R H E
Drexel
1
0 0 1 1 2
0 5 - Montrose 0
1 0 0 0 0
0 1 - Drexel pitching: Gunnels 4K, 2W, 1H, 1E; Collins 7K, OW,
OH
Sophomore Trevor Gunnels and senior London Collins
combined to toss a one-hitter and the Drexel Bobcats relied on
timely hitting to move to 3-0 on the season with a 5-1 non-district win over the host Bluejays. Gunnels pitched four innings
for the win with four strikeouts and one hit. Collins closed the
door with seven strikeouts and no hits to pick up the save. Collins and Jacob Antley brought in runs in the fourth and fifth inning respectively to give the Bobcats all the cushion they would
need for their third straight win. Daniel Shipps led all Drexel
hitters with a pair of singles and an RBI and Chandler Eastwood, Collins, Antley, Gunnels and Hayden Parks each added
a single as the Bobcats collected seven hits off two Montrose
pitchers.
“Our pitchers kept Montrose off balance for the entire game
and we overcame some miscues early in the field that could
have been costly,” Coach Steve Cozad said. “It was another
chance for our guys to come up big in a clutch situation on
offense and they did even though we weren’t really in sync for
most of the game.”
Drexel 12 Osceola 2, April 17
The Drexel Bobcats ripped off 10 hits and scored in every
inning en route to a 12-2 Western Missouri Conference baseball victory over the host Indians here Thursday. Sophomore
Chandler Eastwood scattered a pair of hits, while striking out
four for his first win of the season as the Bobcats moved to
4-0. Senior Lane West pitched an inning for Drexel striking out
one and giving up one hit. Senior London Collins closed out
the win for the Bobcats in the fifth inning with three strikeouts.
Eastwood and Collins each scored three runs and West and
junior Tyler Allen added a pair of runs to lead the Bobcats.
Eastwood, Allen, and Collins each went 2-for-4 from the plate
and West was 2-for-3. Collins belted a triple and a double, while
driving in a pair of runs for the Bobcats and Allen ripped off a
triple, while adding four more RBI.
“It was a nice win for us in weather that was less than optimal for baseball,” Coach Steve Cozad said. “I thought we
fought through some miscues early and continued to find a way
to make plays on the offensive side of the ball.
“We still need to be better at running the bases, but we are
aggressive and able to take advantage of the other team’s mistakes, which sets us up to make plays.”
Drexel 12 Montrose 2, April 21
Innings
1
2 3 4 5 6
7 8 R H E
Drexel
2
5 0 0 0 5
- - 12 - Montrose 0
0 0 0 1 1
- 2 - Montrose batting (AB/R/H/RBI): Garrett Wade 3/-/1/1
(1 double), Nate Fischer 2/-/1/1, Eli Engeman 2/1/1/- (1 double), Danny Engeman 2/1/1/-. Pitching (IP/R/H/ER/BB/
SO): Fischer 3.1/5/6/4/4/5, Jacob Engeman 2/7/5/5/6/2.
Senior London Collins pitched five innings, striking out 12
and giving up a pair of hits as the Drexel Bobcats moved to 5-0
on the season with a 12-2 win over Montrose with Appleton
City here Monday night. Sophomore Trevor Gunnels closed
the night for the Bobcats, striking out one and allowing a pair
of hits in the sixth inning. Again, it was the offense that sparked
the Bobcats. Drexel exploded for seven runs in the first two innings as junior Tyler Allen belted a two-run home run in the
opening stanza and Allen and sophomores Chandler Eastwood
and Hayden Parks combined for four RBI in the second with
Parks knocking in two. The Bobcats managed 12 hits on the
night with some more timely hitting late in the game to keep
the Bluejays off balance and give the Bobcats their second win
in two weeks over Montrose. Collins helped himself out in the
bottom of the sixth with a two-run shot over the right field
fence and senior Javyn Johnston ended the game by 10-run rule
with an RBI single with two outs.
“The guys just seem to find a way to make plays in crucial
situations that allows us to close out games,” Coach Steve Cozad said. “Now if we can shore up some base running errors in
the next couple of weeks, we will have a pretty nice team set up
for a nice run come districts.”
Eastwood and Allen led the Bobcats with a pair of hits and
Allen drove in another three runs to lead Drexel. Sophomore
Hayden Parks also had a pair of hits for the Bobcats.
Archie 7 Windsor 1, April 21
Innings
1
2 3 4 5 6
7 8 R H E
Archie
2
1 1 0 0 3
- 7 - Windsor 0
0 0 0 1 0
0 1 - Archie batting (AB/R/H/RBI): Damon Wimsatt 3/-/1/,
Jacob Gordon 2/1/1/-, Caleb Blundell 3/-/-/1, Kody Bray
4/2/3/4 (1 double), Calvin Romi 2/1/1/2, Tyler Setzer -/1//-, Mason Tarwater -/2/-/-. Pitching (IP/R/H/ER/BB/SO):
7/1/2/1/1/12. Archie is 9-4 overall, 2-1 for conference.
NEWS-XPRESS SPORTS
sports
calendar
spring
■ Baseball
April 25
Butler vs. Summit Christian at
Kaufman Stadium, 4:00
April 28
Butler @ Barstow 4:30 JV/V
Adrian @ Montrose 4:30 JV/V
April 29
Butler @ Van Horn 4:30 JV/V
Archie @ Montrose 4:30 V
May 1
Leeton @ Adrian 4:30 JV/V
Archie @ Rich Hill 4:30 JV/V
■ Track
April 25
Archie @ Barstow Invitational
12:30 HS
April 28
Adrian, Archie, Butler @ Midway
Relays 3:30 HS
April 29
Adrian @ Knob Noster 4:00 HS
May 1
Adrian, Archie, Drexel @ Prairie
View Invitational 4:00 HS
■ Golf
April 25
Archie, Butler, Drexel @ Butler
Invitational, Butler Country Club,
9 a.m. V
April 28
Drexel @ Louisburg (Medcalf
Ridge GC) 3:00
April 29
Butler @ Clinton (Meadow Lake)
4:00 JV/V
WEST CENTRAL
WARRIORS
Butler’s Semi-Pro
Football League
April 26
Warriors vs. Topeka Thunder, 6
p.m., Butler Rotary Field
TRACK
Archie Invitational
April 22
“Last night the Butler
Bears traveled to Archie
where we finally got to enjoy
some really nice weather. We
have now hit a little over 3/4
of our track season and as
the year starts to wind down,
the competition begins to get
tougher. Overall the boys did
a pretty good job with tired
legs and climate change. As
a team the Boys finished 3rd
out of 14 teams.” –Coach
Aaron Allen
1st - 200m: Austin Castaneda, 23.85; 4x200 relay:
Brett Miller, Kaleb Kauffman, Kyle Todd, Austin
Castaneda, 1:35.29; 4x400
relay: Devan Loveall, Brett
Miller, Kyle Todd, Austin
Castaneda, 3:34.62
2nd - 200m: Brett Miller;
400m: Austin Castaneda; 300
hurdles: Devan Loveall
3rd - 400m: Kyle Todd
4th - 4x100 relay: Geoffrey Algiere, Dylan Morris,
Tanner Diehl, Devan Loveall
5th - Triple jump: Kaleb
Kauffman
7th - 100m: Devan
Loveall
8th - Triple jump: Dylan
Morris
Adrian at Wellington
Invitational, April 15
Adrian boys - 1st
“The kids really came
through today. We had a
lot of personal bests today.
There were a lot of teams
we saw today that we hadn’t
seen before, and I thought
we did well against them.
Finishing first as a team was
good to see. Our times are
continuing to come down,
and the kids are working hard. We still need to
improve, and the kids have
risen to the challenge so far.”
–Coach Matt Cochran
1st - 200m: Austin Corley,
23.10; 400m: Austin Corley,
52.40; 110 hurdles: Austin
Corley, 15.20; 300 hurdles:
Austin Corley, 43.00.
2nd - High jump: Nathan
Lybarger, 5’10”
3rd - 1600m: Adam
Cochran, 5:13.40; 3200m:
Adam Cochran, 11:22.20;
300 hurdles: Connor Pruitt
47:50; 4x800 relay: Derek
Greer, Collin Brewster,
Gabe Still, Adam Cochran,
9:34.20.
4th - 4x400 relay: Connor
Pruitt, Zachary Shannon,
Cody Jennings, Derek Greer,
3:59.90; 110 hurdles: Connor
Pruitt, 17.59; Discus: James
Wood, 101’4”.
5th - 800m: Derek Greer,
2:23.80; 1600m: Derek
Greer; Triple jump: Adam
Cochran, 34’7”.
6th - 3200m: Collin Brewster, 11:51.20; High jump:
Brohde Bennett, 5’6”.
7th - 4x100 relay: Devin
The Missouri Department of Conservation will reduce the availability of firearm
antlerless deer hunting permits from “any number” in most of the state to one in
most of the state beginning this fall.
MDC limits firearm antlerless permits for
upcoming deer season
Decrease in deer numbers and resulting hunter and landowner input prompt changes.
Jefferson City • The
Missouri
Conservation
Commission
approved
regulation changes at its
meeting April 17 in Jefferson City that will reduce
the availability of firearm
antlerless deer hunting permits from “any number”
in most of the state to one
in most of the state.
Exceptions
to
this
regulation change allow
hunters to fill two firearm
antlerless deer permits in
Chariton, Randolph, Macon, Linn, Sullivan, and
Adair counties, which
surround the area where
chronic wasting disease
(CWD) has been found
in a small number of deer
in Macon County. According to the Missouri
Department of Conservation (MDC), continuing
to maintain stable deer
numbers in this “CWD
Containment Zone” will
help limit the spread of the
disease to other deer and
other areas.
Other areas where hunters can fill two firearm antlerless deer permits include
urban zones around the
state where deer numbers
are typically higher than
desired, and in Barton,
Howell, and Oregon counties where local deer numbers are higher than deer
management goals.
The regulation changes
are scheduled to become
effective for the 2014 fall
deer hunting season.
Details on these changes
and other information on
deer hunting will be available in the Department’s
“2014 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations
and Information” booklet
available beginning in July
at locations where permits
are sold, MDC offices and
nature centers, and online
at mdc.mo.gov.
According to MDC
Deer
Biologist
Jason
Sumners, the regulation
changes are in response
to lower overall deer numbers around much of the
state as a result of longterm efforts to reduce the
deer population through
increased doe harvest.
Previous regulations allowing the harvest of any
number of antlerless deer
have helped to decrease
and stabilize deer numbers
in many areas where deer
numbers were too high.
Sumners added that the
planned effort to reduce
deer numbers in some areas was intensified by an
unanticipated, extensive
outbreak of hemorrhagic
disease (HD) throughout
most of the state related to
the record-setting drought
during summer and fall
of 2012. With the resulting recent decrease in deer
numbers in many areas of
the state, some hunters and
landowners have voiced
their concerns about the
level of doe harvest and
the continuing need to of-
fer hunters “any number”
of antlerless permits.
“Our
Regulations
Committee considers the
changing status of the deer
herd across the state -along with feedback from
hunters, landowners, and
others -- each year as it
reviews recommendations
for deer-hunting regulations,” Sumners said.
“Deer populations in
Missouri vary regionally
and county-by-county as
habitat, hunting regulations, hunter numbers,
and frequency and severity of disease outbreaks
affect deer numbers,” he
explained. “As these factors change over time, our
deer management strategy
is to be responsive to those
changes.”
He added that MDC’s
deer management strategy
focuses on using sciencebased wildlife management practices, providing
opportunities for all citizens to enjoy deer-related
recreational activities such
as deer hunting and watching, maintaining a healthy
deer population, and providing related information
to the public.
The Department is
planning public meetings
throughout the state for
this summer to share information and get public
input on how and why it
manages Missouri’s deer.
Darby, Cody Jennings, Zachary Shannon, Zak Dabney,
50.60; 4x200 relay: Cody
Jennings, Connor Pruitt,
Zachary Shannon, Zak Dabney, 1:47.46; Shot put: James
Wood, 34’3”.
Adrian girls - 1st
“We saw some better individual competition in some
events and it pushed our girls
in some areas we hadn’t seen
yet. We also had an injury in
our 4x400 relay and Cheyenne Smith stepped up and
did a nice job in filling that
spot.” –Coach Amy Basore
1st - 4x100 relay: Kamiron
Luptak, Jessica Willerton,
Lauren Shipley, Bailey
Reed, 52.6; 4x200: Kamiron
Brenna Adkins, Bailey
Reed, 1.52; 4x400: Kamiron
Lauren Shipley, Cheyenne
Smith, 4:24.7.
2nd - 200m: Jessica Willerton, 27.10; 300 hurdles:
Lauren Shipley, 50.00; Long
jump: Bailey Reed, 15’2.5”.
3rd - 100 hurdles: Lauren Shipley, 16.99; 400m:
Kamiron Luptak, 1:04.5;
1600m: Sarah Bays, 6.28;
Triple jump: Bailey Reed,
29’8”.
4th - 4x800: Lacee Bagby,
Sarah Bays, Ally Jennings,
Cheyenne Smith, 11:39;
1600m: Ally Jennings, 6.29.
5th - 200m: Brenna
Adkins, 29.40; 400m: Brenna
Adkins, 1:05.70; 800m:
Cheyenne Smith, 2:45.
7th - 3200m: Ally Jennings, 14.13.
Rich Hill at Pleasanton
April 15
Rich Hill girls
1st - 200m: Jordann
Wheatley, 27.75; Pole vault:
Jordann Wheatley, 9’; 800m:
Serena Duncan, 2:43.38.
2nd - 4x100: Jordann
Wheatley, Serena Duncan, Allison Taylor, Whitli
Thomas, 55.30; 200m: Allison Taylor, 28.18.
5th - 100m: Whitli
Thomas, 14.40; 400m:
Chelsey Martinez, 1:12.06;
Long jump: Allison Taylor,
14’3.25”.
6th - 400m: Taylor
Brooks, 1:13.42.
7th - Triple jump: Serena
Duncan, 28’9”.
Rich Hill boys
1st - 1600m: Kyle George,
5:14; 3200m: Kyle George,
11:21.66; 4x800: Kyle
George, Aadin Humble, Sam
Jones, Jordan Bolser, 9:41.55;
High jump: Bryant Courter,
6’2”; Long jump: Bryant
Courter, 19’2.5”; Triple
jump: Bryant Courter, 49’8”.
2nd - 400m: Aadin
Humble, 54.46; 800m: Sam
Jones, 2:22.65; Pole vault:
Jason Courter, 8’6”.
3rd - Discus: Myles
Becker, 116’3”; Hog relay:
Jacob Mumma, Blaine Robb,
Lucas Breckenridge, Myles
Becker, 53.73.
4th - 4x100: Austin
Prichett, Jordan Bolser,
Dalen Lewis, Jason Courter,
52.25; 4x400: Jordan Bolser,
Sam Jones, Dalen Lewis,
Dustin Miller, 4:18.19.
6th - Discus: Jacob Mumma, 106’9”; Shot put: Myles
Becker, 34’8.5”; High jump:
Aadin Humble, 5’6”; 200m:
Aadin Humble, 24.91.
7th - Pole vault: Ryan
Brown, 5’6”.
8th - 100m: Aadin
Humble, 12.17; 800m: Dustin
Miller, 2:40.80; 1600m:
Dustin Miller, 5:58.20; Javelin: Myles Becker, 113’2”;
Triple jump: Dalen Lewis,
31’8.5”; Long jump: Kyle
George, 15’10.5”.
NEWS-XPRESS SPORTS
9
LADY BEARS LEAD
at first home track meet in 12 years
(Above left) Devan Loveall out in
front in the boys 300m hurdles
on his way to a 1st place finish
at the Butler Relays. –Dave Todd
photos.
(Above right) Lady Bear McKenna Hannah runs her leg of the
girls 4x200 meter relay. McKenna, along with Mady Gepford,
Amy Miller and Kiersten Morris,
had a nice week finishing 1st at
the Butler Relays and 2nd at Archie.
(Left) Tanner Diehl hands the baton to Devan Loveall during the
boys 4x100 meter relay Thursday night at the Butler Relays.
(Right) More of the winning
4x200 meter relay team. Amy
Miller hands the baton to Kiersten Morris on the way to a 1st
place finish.
(Lower left) The Bears’ Ben Holt
in shot put action at Archie on
Tuesday night.
BUTLER INVITATIONAL, APRIL 17
“Last Thursday Butler hosted its first track
meet in 12 years. This was a very special and
exciting day for the track program. Even though
the weather was cold and rainy, it was great to
see our wonderful facility hosting a varsity track
meet. A huge thank you to all of the workers
who volunteered their time, the administators
who helped in all facets, and the community
members who helped us out and who helped
make this meet run.
Your Lady Bears had a great meet and
worked very hard to bring home the 1st place
plaque with a team total of 135 points.” –Coach
Amber Solomon
BUTLER GIRLS - FIRST PLACE
1st - 100 hurdles: Kiersten Morris, 17.43; 300
hurdles: Kiersten Morris, 51.23; 4x200 relay:
Makenna Hannah, Mady Gepford, Amy Miller, Kiersten Morris, 1:53.9; Triple jump: Amy
Miller, 31’4”.
2nd - 4x100 relay: Courtney Blevins, Makenna Hannah, Amy Miller, Kiersten Morris;
400m: Mady Gepford; 800m: Mady Gepford;
High jump: Amy Miller; Pole Vault: Aarika
Gardner.
3rd - 4x400 relay: Jenna Simms, Makenna
Hannah, Aarika Gardner, Peyton McGuire;
4x800 relay: Katie Henry, Jenna Simms, Peyton McGuire, Jolynn Ross; Triple jump: Peyton
McGuire.
More Butler meet results
Cart available for viewing and tickets being sold at
the Bob Gunn Golf Tournament -April 27!
Rich Hill girls
1st - 4x100: Whitli
Thomas, Jordann Wheatley, Serena Duncan,
Allison Taylor, 54.9; Pole
vault: Jordann Wheatley
9’6”; 200: Jordann Wheatley, 28.12
2nd - 4x200: Serena
Duncan, Allison Taylor,
Whitli Thomas, Jordann
Wheatley, 1:58.3; Triple
jump: Serena Duncan,
28’8”
3rd - 200m: Allison
Taylor, 28.92; 100m:
Whitli Thomas, 14.0
5th - 400m: Taylor
Brooks, 1:13.0
6th - Long jump: Allison Taylor 13’3”; Discus:
Whitli Thomas, 70’.
Rich Hill boys
1st - Triple jump: Bryant Courter, 40’2”; High
jump: Courter, 5’10”
2nd - Long jump:
Courter, 19’11.5”
3rd - 1600: Kyle
George, 5:11.34; 3200:
George, 11:15
4th - High jump: Aadin
Humble, 5’4”; Pole vault:
Jason Courter, 8’; 4x800:
Aadin Humble, Kyle
George, Sam Jones, Lucas
Breckenridge, 9:42.88
5th - 800m: Aadin
Humble, 2:19.65; 4x200:
Austin Prichett, Dalen
Lewis, Dustin Miller,
Jason Courter, 1:52.61;
Discus: Myles Becker,
108’9”
6th - Shot put: Becker,
31’5”; 4x400: Sam Jones,
Dalen Lewis, Dustin
Miller, Austin Prichett,
4:22.29; 100m: Aadin
Humble, 12.21
7th - Discus: Jacob
Mumma, 105’1”; 4x100:
Austin Prichett, Myles
Becker, Blaine Robb,
Jacob Mumma, 53.47
8th - 800: Sam Jones,
2:32.96
4th - 100m: Jenna Simms; 200m: Makenna
Hannah; Long jump: Peyton McGuire; High
jump: Aarika Gardner.
5th - 100m: Courtney Blevins; Shot put:
Courtney Blevins; Long jump: Mady Gepford;
1600m: Katie Henry.
6th - 400m: Aarika Gardner
7th - Discus: Courtney Blevins
BUTLER BOYS - SECOND PLACE
1st - 4x200 relay: Kyle Todd, Brett Miller,
Kaleb Kauffman, Austin Castaneda, 1:36.77;
400m: Austin Castaneda, 53.32; 300 hurdles:
Devan Loveall, 44.40.
2nd - 400m: Kyle Todd; 4x400 relay: Brett
Miller, Kyle Todd, Devan Loveall, Austin Castaneda; 200m: Austin Castaneda.
3rd - 200m: Kyle Todd; 4x100 relay: Tanner
Diehl, Geoffrey Algiere, Devan Loveall, Dylan
Morris; Pole vault: Brett Behringer; Shot put:
Ben Holt.
4th - Long jump: Kaleb Kauffman
5th - 110 hurdles: David Morse; 100m: Devan Loveall; 300m: Brett Behringer.
6th - Triple jump: Kaleb Kauffman; 4x800
relay: Dale Besendorfer, Shay Wilson, David
Morse, Dalton VanHorn.
7th - 100m: Tanner Diehl; 3200m: Tayje
VanVoorst.
8th - High jump: Kaleb Kauffman.
Adrian Lanes
bowling news,
April 19
Sunday 5 pm Adult Open
Camie’s Team
69.0
D & B Trucking
65.5
The Holy Bowlers
59.0
MVPT
55.0
Alley Oops !!
52.0
Shadows Keepers
50.5
Hanuman
49.0
Yates Racing
48.0
Apr 13: High Game: Ted
Turney 222, Todd Yuncker 192,
Leroy Kagarice 191, Marsha
Brelsford 188, Pam Lacy 180.
High Series: Ted Turney 611,
Marsha Brelsford 508. April 13:
Roll-Off between MVPT and Camie’s Team. League Champion:
MVPT.
Season Complete.
Monday 7:30 pm Men
Anti-Monkey Butt
75.5
Yoss Thriftway
71.5
Buddy System
65.5
The Vacuums
62.5
Butler Glass
48.0
Yates Racing
47.0
Apr 14: High Game: Ron
Highley 256, Darren McDonald
237, Josh Yates 235, Curt Smith
231, Richard Frazier 226, Jimmy
Sebree 222, Butch Corley 222,
Brian Tenholder 221, Mat Bridges 213, Nick Perkins 212, Craig
Irwin 209, Dwight Robinson 206,
Chad Morris 203, Jeff Smith 202,
Joe Julison 202, Curtis Smith
200, Jeff Doty 200. High Series:
Ron Highley 747, Darren McDonald 656, Richard Frazier 631,
Jimmy Sebree 619, Curt Smith
612. April 14 Roll-Off between:
The Vacuums and Anti-Monkey
Butt. League Champion: AntiMonkey Butt Season Complete.
Tuesday 10 am Women
Bowling Buddies 73.5-50.5
The B B’s
72.0-52.0
Cindi’s Team
64.0-60.0
Sharon’s Avon
62.5-61.5
Jan’s Gems
61.0-59.0
Pin Pals
56.0-64.0
Pin Heads
53.5-70.5
KBJL
49.5-70.5
Apr 15: High Game: Marsha
Brelsford 183, Ruby Richardson 177, Cindi Mayer 174, Pam
Lacy 168, Barb Bearce 162, Connie Newport 160, Tina Doll 159,
Donna Moore 155, Becky Comer
153. High Series: Marsha Brelsford 527. League Ends: April 29.
Tuesday 10 am Summer League
starts May 13.
Tuesday 7 pm Adult Open
Waiting 4 Rob
41.0-19.0
Studio 201
39.5-20.5
Lisa’s Team
38.0-22.0
Just 4 Fun
35.5-24.5
Robin’s Nest
29.5-30.5
Carroll Chiropractic26.5-33.5
Melanie’s Team
25.0-35.0
Stupid Monkeys
00.0-00.0
Yesterday’s
Kids
■ Louise Bisby
Freeman Stanfill’s
pancakes comin’ up
O
ur forefathers began a social program for the elderly of our community back in the 1970s, with
their meetings in the home economics room of
the old high school, and eventually advanced to other locations. Merle Tyner built a shuffleboard in the hallway
which was an entertainment spot for the menfolks. Their
next location was 110 North Prospect, then the Wynes
building on the southeast corner of the square. I’m sure
they never imagined it would become the efficient success the Senior Center is today since they’ve moved to
600 West Mill Street.
In the beginning years the entire community worked
together to make it a success. Seniors brought carry-in
dishes for the meals. The Seniors accepted donations
of materials which were used to make crafts and quilts
which were sold to raise funds. Local churches donated
of their time and resources. They also volunteered and
delivered meals to the homebound. We are grateful for
all the efforts they put forth and are proudly working to
continue the work they started. We invite everyone to
come in and see the redecorating of the interior of our
Senior Center now located at 611 West Mill Street. We
are still in need of a pool table cover. We are also in need
of volunteers to help deliver meals to the home bound.
We have a monthly calendar in which we list all activities we now have. Activities include crafts, card parties,
dirty bingo, exercise, music, line dance and cake walks.
The last dance we had with a live band was well attended; the head count was 60. The ladies brought covered
dishes. It looked like a feast. We have the dance the third
Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. If you would like to
have a fun night just come along and bring your friends
with you. Everyone says the Tumble Weed Band is extra
special. We are planning a country breakfast with Freeman Stanfill’s pancakes on Saturday, April 26 from 7 to
10 a.m. Sausage, orange juice and milk will be served
also. Our next dirty bingo with salads and desserts will
be Tuesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. Reta is still making her delicious cinnamon rolls. They are ideal for your social gettogethers or your work place at break time. If you would
like to order some, you may call the Center at 679-5830.
Quotes from Yesterday’s Kids
B
Great era of co-existence
ack in the 1930s we had no televisions and very few
had radios. I always looked forward to evenings
when we would sit around the fireplace or pot bellied
stove and listen to relatives as they told stories of living conditions and happenings of their lifetime. Great
grandfather told of how Missouri was one-fourth timberland in his childhood days. His family moved from
Ohio to Missouri. They compiled together enough money to pay their ferry across the Mississippi River. He said
his older brother had worked in the fields for money for
the trip. His dad raised cattle and had saved money from
the sale of them. They “what they called” squatted on
a piece of land in Missouri. They knew how to manage
and survive. At the same time they were ever saving up
what money they could in case the plot of ground they
squatted on should go up for sale. The price of land was
less than $3 per acre. His mom and most of the women
folks made items to sell on the spinning wheel. They had
other ways of making garments, quilts and linens.
When there was a wedding, the bride usually made
her own wedding dress. The women would do the cooking and after breakfast they would wrap up the baby in
blankets and go to the field to help with the farming.
The menfolks took care of feeding the livestock and
plowing the fields. Ninety percent of the people were
economizing, industrious, trustworthy and self sustaining. Their saying was “we put our trust in the God who
made all these things and believe He will provide for us
if we are energetic and work for what we need.” When
a family would arrive at a new place, all the neighbors
would gather together to help them build a log cabin.
There was plenty of timber to work with. Usually within
a week it was ready to move in to. Families would carry
with them a pair of ducks, geese, chickens, pigs, horses
and cattle. At one ferry the cattle and horses escaped
from the ferry when it was almost across and went back
to the other side. The ferry charged them for the second
trip across. They didn’t have enough money to pay the
ferry so some of the men did jobs to work it out.
There was a good quantity of wild game in the area,
wild turkeys, deer, bear, elk and wild honey. Any head
of the household with energy enough to move around
could find enough food for his family. They could be
proud of the things they obtained for survival because
they did not steal from their neighbor, they worked for
it. When a young man grew to manhood and his mother
didn’t sew or cook for him any more he was anxious to
marry one of his neighbor’s daughters so he could have
a help mate. Neighbors would go together to help build
the newlyweds another log cabin. They would work together as their forefathers had and in a short year they
were self sufficient as their parents were. There were
tribes of Indians and the Indians respected the rights of
the whites. The whites were respected as trade partners.
The Indians were respected as suppliers of goods the
whites could purchase.
OATS transportation is
available to anyone regardless
of age or income. To schedule
a ride call local contact.
May
Friday, 2: Bates County to
Butler.
Monday, 5: Bates County to
Kansas City.
Wednesday, 7: Bates County to Nevada.
Monday, 12: Bates Co.
meeting, Butler Sr. Center, 12
noon.
Wednesday, 14: Bates
County to Clinton.
Thursday, 15: Bates Co. to
KC-Boats.
Wednesday, 21: Bates Co. to
Nevada.
Monday, 26: Memorial Day.
••••
Contacts
Butler: Pansy Smith 660464-4140.
Rich Hill: Phyllis Brassfield 417-395-4435.
Adrian: Donna Dahman
816-867-8505
Driver: Betty Lowe
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Off they go!
As is always the case, it doen’t take excited youngsters long to strip covered with Easter goodies
as the command of “go.” Such was the case Saturday afternoonat an egg hunt sponsored by Medicalodges. Here one minute—gone the next.—News Xpress photo.
New store on our main street
What a beautiful Easter!!! Couldn’t of asked for
better weather. My son got
home from Guatemala, so
the whole family was able
to be together, except our
daughter Tricia, who had
to work in the ER all day.
We enjoyed a terrific breakfast served by the men of
our church Grace Fellowship. We had between 48
and 50 attend, which was
a real nice treat. Rhonda
Bennett played piano for
our Easter services. Saturday, Ron and I, Leatha
Newkirk, Lenora S. went
door to door in Foster to
invite people to our church
this next Saturday for our
Revival. We had such a
nice time visiting with people there, hopefully we will
see some of them visit.
Grace
Fellowship
Church will be hosting the
Rutlader Cowboy Church
Band this coming Saturday, April 26 from 5-7 p.m.
This will be a revival in
music, so come on out and
enjoy an evening of great
music and fellowship,
snacks following. Grace
Fellowship Church is located on U highway near
Worland, Mo.
Grace
Fellowship
Youth group met Friday
for a hot dog roast and
games, a good time was
had with lots of youth attending.
I see lots of people out
mowing and planting, it’s
so nice to be able to get
outside. I would really like
to find some mushrooms.
I have seen pictures posted where some have been
found. I also see people
out fishing. Isn’t summer
just fun?
Trisha Good has kittens
who are looking for a good
home if anyone would like
to adopt one.
Driving down Main
Street the other day in Amsterdam, I noticed a new
store located across from
Orphantiques, looks like
a flea market type business, I’m told they have
some food items, clothing
and a little furniture, but
so far I don’t know who
owns it, but it is nice to see
another business open up.
House of Joy Thrift Store
received a big trailer full
of stuff and don’t forget
Tuesday’s for fresh bread.
Orphantiques has lots of
neat items, no need for going elsewhere to shop for
anything. We have it right
here.
I ran into Rosie Cutshaw at Walmart the other
day, she was telling me
about her grandkids and
how proud of them she is.
I used to see Hoot around
town but haven’t seen him
in a while. I think that is
what I miss the most about
not working in town, I
miss all the people.
Leona’s MiniMart looks
a lot different now with
the old car wash gone. It
sure opened up that corner
and looks really nice. Also
looks a lot different around
town with all the pipeline
areas smoothed out. I noticed Kip and Sandy Johnston’s yard is looking really
nice...doesn’t look like a
bad case of moles any longer. I just know that Kip is
much happier.
The Amsterdam United
Methodist Church will be
having its Fifth Sunday
Songfest in Amsterdam
this month. Please come
out and enjoy all the music
and they always have lot of
great food. Those women
can really cook.
Don’t forget there is a
wonderful Bible Study on
Wednesday nights at 6 out
at Kamp Keirsey, open to
everyone.
Also Church of the
Way on Sunday evenings
in Amoret at 6 p.m..
Plus we have Amsterdam Baptist Church in
town and Merwin Chris-
Rep. Pike hosts Ballard students
tian Church down the road
in Merwin.
I’m sure there is a seat
just waiting for you in one
of them and a whole lot of
nice people just waiting to
welcome you in. Take advantage, we all need each
other in this day and time.
And I for one, need to keep
God really close.
This week I have seen
so many pictures of families visiting for Easter here
in Amsterdam, it is so nice
when we can all get together, there is nothing like it.
But we need to remember
that there are also those
who don’t have families
close by, so when we can
its nice to get out and visit
them, sometimes they can’t
get out, and it gets kind of
lonely. We can make a difference to someone.
I read this today and
thought I would pass it
along: If you are facing
a Goliath, just remember,
David said, You come
before me with human
strength, but I come before
you in the strength of my
God.
So just remember, when
we are facing trials and
temptations in our life,
Our God is big enough!
See ya next week.
On April 10, Rep. Randy Pike had the opportunity to spend some time with the 4th, 5th and 6th grade
classes from Ballard School. It was an educational, but fun day at the Capitol. Some of the activities
scheduled for the group included a tour of Lohman’s Landing; trips to the Whispering Gallery and to the
top of the Capitol Dome, a visit to the Secretary of State’s Office to make your own Missouri Seal and
short history lesson. A self-guided tour of the Museum and studying the Famous Missourians busts on
the 3rd floor. They also had scheduled a Capitol Tour.–Submitted photo.
Thank you to the following businesses and
people who helped us with our annual
Easter Egg Hunt
to make it another great success!
Citizen’s Bank
Dollar General
Paige Neighbors
Crossroads Hospice
PUBLIC NOTICES
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF BATES COUNTY
STATE OF MISSOURI
LOANCARE, A DIVISION OF FNF
SERVICING, INC.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Paul G. Gentry,
His Unknown Heirs,
Descendants and Assigns, et. al,
Defendants.
Case No.: 14BS-CC00008
Notice Upon Order For Service by
Publication
The State of Missouri to:
Paul G. Gentry (Deceased), His
Unknown Heirs, Descendants and
Assigns
You are hereby notified that
an action has been commenced
against you in the Circuit Court
for the County of Bates, State of
Missouri, the object and general
nature of which is to seek a
replevin of a manufactured home
with VIN# SP01AR0443670AB,
located on and affixed to the
following described property to wit:
RR 1, Box 477, Adrian, MO
64720:
THE
FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED
REAL
ESTATE IN THE COUNTY
OF BATES, IN THE
STATE OF MISSOURI
TO-WIT: THAT PART OF
EAST HALF OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER
OF
SAID
SECTION
ELEVEN (11) DESCRIBED
AS
FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF SAID EAST HALF;
THENCE
ON
AN
ASSUMED
BEARING
OF NORTH ALONG THE
EAST LINE OF SAID
EAST HALF A DISTANCE
OF 150.00 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING
OF THE LAND TO BE
DESCRIBED;
THENCE
CONTINUING ON AN
BEARING OF NORTH
A DISTANCE OF 77.12
FEET; THENCE NORTH 89
DEGREES 51 MINUTES
50 SECONDS WEST
PARALLEL WITH THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID
EAST HALF A DISTANCE
OF 267.66 FEET; THENCE
SOUTH A DISTANCE OF
74.37 FEET; THENCE
NORTH 89 DEGREES 51
MINUTES 50 SECONDS
WEST A DISTANCE OF
22.34 FEET; THENCE
SOUTH
2.75
FEET;
THENCE
SOUTH
89
DEGREES 51 MINUTES
50 SECONDS EAST A
DISTANCE OF 290.00
FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING. SUBJECT
TO ALL EASEMENTS
OF RECORD. ALL IN
SECTION ELEVEN (11),
TOWNSHIP FORTY-ONE
(41), RANGE THIRTY-ONE
(31), BATES COUNTY,
MISSOURI.
SUBJECT
TO
EASEMENTS,
RESERVATIONS,
RESTRICTIONS
AND
CONDITIONS
OF
RECORD, IF ANY.
The names of all parties to
said action are stated above in
the caption hereof and the name
and address of the attorney for
the Plaintiff is Michael D. Holman,
Millsap & Singer, L.L.C., 612 Spirit
Drive, St. Louis, MO 63005, (636)
537-0110.
You are further notified that,
unless you file an answer or
other pleading or shall otherwise
appear and defend against the
aforesaid petition within forty-five
(45) days after the 4th day of April,
2014 judgment by default will be
rendered against you.
It is ordered that a copy hereof
be published according to law in
the Bates County News Express,
a newspaper of general circulation
published in the county of Bates,
state of Missouri.
Witness my hand and the seal
of the Circuit Court this 26th day
of April, 2014 a true copy from the
record.
Diana Rich (s)
Circuit Clerk
14-4
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE`S SALE
For default under the terms
of the Deed of Trust executed by
Wesley Jensen, a single person,
dated August 1, 2012, recorded
on August 8, 2012 in Book 953,
Page 52, Office of the Recorder
of Deeds, Bates County, Missouri,
the
undersigned
Successor
Trustee will on Monday, May 5,
2014, at 11:30 AM at the East
Front Door of the Bates County
Courthouse, One North Delaware,
in Butler, Missouri, sell at public
vendue to the highest bidder for
cash:
All of a tract bounded
and described as follows:
Beginning at a point 15
chains and 6 1/2 links
South and 45 links West
of the Northeast corner of
the Northeast Quarter of
the Northwest Quarter of
Section 22, in Township
40, Range 31, and running
thence West 260 feet,
thence North 98 feet,
thence East 260 feet,
thence South 98 feet to
place of beginning, all in
the City of Butler, Bates
County, Missouri.
Less and except The North
2.5 feet of the East 155 feet
of the following described
real estate: All of a tract
bounded and described
as follows: Beginning at a
point 15 chains and 6 1/2
links South and 45 links
West of the Northeast
corner of the Northeast
Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter of Section 22, in
Township 40, Range 31,
and running thence West
260 feet, thence North 98
feet, thence East 260 feet,
thence South 98 feet to
place of beginning, all in
the City of Butler, Bates
County, Missouri,
to satisfy said debt and costs.
Martin, Leigh,
Laws & Fritzlen, P.C.
Successor Trustee
Gregory D. Todd,
Assistant Secretary
(816) 221-1430
www.mllfpc.com
(Jensen, 5082.842, Publication
Start: 04/11/2014 )
MARTIN, LEIGH, LAWS &
FRITZLEN, P.C., AS SUCCESSOR
TRUSTEE, IS ATTEMPTING TO
COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY
INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL
BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
15-4
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
OF A GUARDIAN
OF THE PERSON
AND CONSERVATOR
OF THE ESTATE
Sec. 475.050 and 475.080, RSMo.
STATE OF MISSOURI)
) ss.
COUNTY OF BATES )
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT,
PROBATE DIVISION,
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
In the Matter of
VERNON W. YOSS,
Incapacitated and Disabled
Case Number 14BS-PR00006
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
IN THE ESTATE OF
VERNON W. YOSS
INCAPACITATED AND
DISABLED PERSON
On the 10th day of April,
2014, Sharon Cumpton was
appointed guardian of the person
and conservator of the estate of a
person adjudicated incapacitated
under the laws of the State of
Missouri, by Probate Division of
the Circuit Court of Bates County,
Missouri. The business address
of the guardian and conservator
is P.O. Box 240, 108 E. Fort Scott,
Butler, Missouri 64730. All creditors
of said incapacitated and disabled
person are notified to file their
claims in the Circuit Court, Probate
Division, of Bates County, Missouri
within six months from the date of
first publication of this notice, or be
forever barred.
Becky Robb, Clerk
Date of First Publication is April
18, 2014
To Be Published 4 weeks in
News-Xpress
16-4
OF BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
JUVENILE DIVISION
In the Interest of:
ELIZABETH V. M. WOLFORD
Female, DOB: 04/24/2006.
A juvenile under the age of
seventeen years.
Case No.: 13BS-JU00035
NOTICE UPON ORDER
FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
NOTICE TO:
VANESSA DAUGHERTY
an action has been commenced
against you in the Circuit Court
for the County of Bates, Missouri,
Juvenile Division, the object and
general nature of which is the
termination of parental rights of the
mother of the minor child Elizabeth
Wolford.
The names of all parties to
said action are stated above in
the caption hereof and the name
and address of the attorney for
Petitioner is M. Brandon Baker,
Baker Law Firm, L.L.C., P. 0. Box
507, Clinton, MO 64735.
You are further notified that,
unless you file an answer or other
pleading or shall otherwise appear
and defend against the aforesaid
petition within 45 days after the
18th day of April, 2014, judgment
by default will be rendered against
you.
WITNESS my hand and seal
of the Circuit Court this 15th day of
April 2014.
Diana L. Rich (s)
Circuit Clerk/Deputy Clerk
16-4
OF CASS COUNTY, MISSOURI
IN THE MATTER OF
Grand River Drainage District
of Cass and
Bates Counties, Missouri;
Board of Supervisors
of Grand River
Drainage District.
Petitioners.
Case No. 14CA-CC00064
NOTICE UPON ORDER
FOR SERVICE AND/OR
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
STATE OF MISSOURI)
) ss.
COUNTY OF BATES )
Notice is hereby given to all
persons interested in the real estate
and other property in Bates County
of Missouri described hereinbelow
that a Petition has been filed in the
Cass County Circuit Court asking
for the extension of the corporate
existence of Grand River Drainage
District, which is a drainage district
formed under the provisions of
Chapter 242 and which includes
the hereinbelow described lands
and other property, and that
the lands and other property
as hereinbelow described will
be affected by the extension
of the corporate existence of
said drainage district and be
rendered liable to taxation for the
purposes of paying the expenses
of organizing and making and
maintaining the improvements that
may be found necessary to drain,
protect and reclaim the lands and
other property in said district, and
you, and each of you, are hereby
notified to appear at a session of
this court to be held on the 27th
day of May, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. in
Cass County, and show cause, if
any there be, why said drainage
district as set forth in the articles
of association shall not have its
corporate existence extended as
a public corporation of the state of
Missouri.
Description of lands and other
property:
“Beginning at the Northeast
corner of the Southeast
Quarter of Section thirtyfive, Township forty-four,
Range
thirty-two;
run
thence North to the
Northeast corner of the
Southeast quarter of the
Northeast quarter of said
Section thirty-five; run
thence West to the
Northwest corner of the
thence North to the
Northwest quarter of the
thence West to the
thence North to the
South half of the Southeast
quarter of Section twentysix of said Township and
Range; run thence West to
the Northwest corner of
said South half of the
Southwest quarter of said
Section twenty-six; run
thence South to the
Southwest corner of said
Section twenty-six; run
thence West to the
Northeast
quarter
of
Section thirty-four of said
Township and Range; run
thence South to the center
of Section thirty-four; run
thence East to the
East half of the Southeast
quarter of said Section
thirty-four; run thence
South to the Southwest
corner of the East half of
the Southeast quarter of
said Section thirty-four; run
thence East to the
Northwest
corner
of
Section two, Township forty
three, Range thirty two; run
thence South to the
Southwest corner of Lot
two of the Northwest
quarter of said Section two,
Township
forty
three,
Range thirty two; run
thence West to the
Southeast corner of the
West half of Lot two of the
Northeast
quarter
of
Section three, Township
forty-three, Range thirty
two; run thence North to the
West half of Lot two of the
Northeast
quarter
of
forty-three, Range thirtytwo; run thence West to
the Northwest corner of the
Northeast
quarter
of
forty-three, Range thirtytwo; run thence South to
the Northeast corner of the
Southwest Quarter of said
Section three Township
forty-three, Range thirtytwo; run thence West to the
Northeast Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter of said
forty-three, Range thirtytwo; run thence North to the
West half of Lot 1 of the
Northeast Quarter of said
forty-three, Range thirtytwo; run thence West to the
West half of Lot 1 of the
Northeast Quarter of said
forty-three, Range thirtytwo; run thence South to
the Southwest corner of
said Section three; run
thence East to the
Section three; run thence
corner of the Northwest
quarter of the Northeast
quarter of Section ten of
said Township and Range;
run thence East to the
Northeast
quarter
of
Section twelve of said
thence North forty rods,
thence East eighty rods,
thence South to the
Section twelve; run thence
West to the Southwest
twelve; run thence South to
the Southwest corner of the
Northeast quarter of the
Northeast
quarter
of
Section thirteen of said
thence East to the
Southeast corner of said
Section thirteen; run thence
quarter of Section eighteen
of Township forty-three,
Range thirty-one; run
thence East to the
Southwest quarter of the
Northwest quarter of said
Section eighteen; run
thence South to the
thence West to the
Northwest corner of said
thence South to the
thence East to the
Southwest corner of the
thence South to the
Northeast
quarter
of
Section nineteen of said
thence East to the
Section nineteen; run
thence South forty rods,
run thence East to the East
line of said Section
nineteen; run thence South
to the Southwest corner of
the Northwest quarter of
Section twenty; run thence
East to the East line of
Section twenty; run thence
South to the Southeast
corner of said Section
twenty; run thence West to
said Section twenty; run
thence South to the
Southwest
quarter
of
Section twenty-nine of said
thence East to the
Southeast quarter of said
Section twenty-nine; run
thence North to the
thence East to the
thence North to the
Northwest
quarter
of
Section twenty-eight of said
thence East sixty rods,
thence South one hundred
forty rods, thence East one
hundred
eighty
rods,
thence South to the
Section twenty-eight; run
thence East to the
Northwest
quarter
of
Section
thirty-four
in
Township
forty-three,
thence South to the
Northwest
quarter
of
Section thirty-four in said
thence East to the
West half of the Southwest
quarter of Section thirtyfive, Township forty-three,
thence North to the
thence East to the
West half of the Northwest
thirty-five; run thence South
to the Southeast corner of
the West half of the
Northeast
quarter
of
thence West to the
East half of the East half of
the Southwest quarter of
said Section thirty-five; run
thence South to the North
line of Bates County,
Missouri, run thence West
to a point forty rods East of
the Northeast corner of
forty-two, Range thirty-one,
in Bates County, Missouri,
run thence South eight
rods, run thence West to
the East line of said Section
three, Township forty-two,
Range thirty-one, run
thence South to the
Southwest
corner
of
Section two, Township
in Bates County, Missouri,
run thence West to the
Northeast
Quarter
of
Section ten, Township
thence South to the
Northeast
Quarter
of
thence West to the
Southwest Quarter of the
Northeast
Quarter
of
run thence South to the
South line of Section ten,
Township forty-two, Range
thirty-one, run thence East
run thence North to the
Southwest
quarter
of
Section eleven, Township
Southwest
quarter
of
Southwest
quarter
of
Southeast
quarter
of
Southwest
quarter
of
Section twelve, Township
Southwest
quarter
of
thence South to the
Southeast
quarter
of
Southeast
quarter
of
Northeast corner of said
Southeast
quarter
of
Southeast
quarter
of
Southeast
quarter
of
Section thirteen, Township
Southeast
quarter
of
Southeast
quarter
of
Northwest
quarter
of
Section
twenty-four,
thirty-one, run thence
quarter of the Northwest
quarter of Section twentyfour, Township forty-two,
Range thirty-one,
run
thence East to the
Northeast
quarter
of
Section
twenty-four,
thirty-one, run thence North
to the Northeast corner of
the Northeast quarter of
Section
twenty-four,
thirty-one, run thence East
the Northeast quarter of the
Northeast
quarter
of
Section
twenty-four,
thirty-one, run thence North
to the Southwest corner of
Section eighteen, Township
forty-two Range thirty, run
thence East to the
Southwest
quarter
of
forty-two, Range thirty, run
thence North to the
South half of Lot 1 of the
thence West to the
South half of Lot 1 of the
Southwest quarter; run
thence North to the
North half of the North half
11
of Lot 1 of the Southwest
eighteen; run thence East
said North half of North half
of said Lot 1 of the
Southwest Quarter; run
thence North to the
Southwest
quarter
of
thence East to the
West half of the Northeast
quarter of Section eighteen,
thirty, run thence North the
to Northeast corner of said
quarter of Section eighteen,
thirty, run thence East to
thence South to the
Northwest
quarter
of
Section
seventeen,
the Southeast corner of the
Section
seventeen,
thirty, run thence North to
Northeast
quarter
of
Section
seventeen,
quarter of Section sixteen,
thirty, run thence South to
West half of the Southeast
sixteen, Township forty two,
Range thirty, run thence
East to the Northeast
corner of the West half of
the Southeast quarter of
Section sixteen, Township
forty two, Range thirty, run
thence South one hundred
rods, run thence East to a
point one hundred rods
South of the center of
Section fifteen, Township
thence North to the center
of said Section fifteen,
Township forty two Range
forty two Range thirty, run
thence South forty rods,
run thence East to the East
line of Section fourteen,
Township forty two, Range
thence East to the
quarter of Section nineteen,
twenty nine, run thence
Section nineteen, Township
forty two, Range twenty
nine, run thence East to the
quarter of Section nineteen,
North to the Northeast
corner of said West half of
the northwest quarter of
Section nineteen, Township
Southwest
quarter
of
forty-two, Range twenty
nine, run thence North to
North half of the Southeast
eighteen, Township forty
two, Range twenty nine,
run thence North forty rods,
run thence East to a point
forty rods due South of the
center
of
Section
seventeen, Township forty
center
of
Section
West half of the Southwest
quarter
of
Section
quarter
of
Section
Northwest
quarter
of
nine, run thence South to
the Southeast corner of
said Northwest quarter of
Northeast
quarter
of
forty-two, Range twenty
Southeast
quarter
of
said Northeast quarter of
Southeast
quarter
of
Northeast
quarter
of
quarter of Section fifteen,
South to the Southeast
center of Section fourteen,
quarter of the Southeast
quarter of Section fourteen,
East to the Southeast
corner of said Northwest
quarter of the Southeast
quarter of Section fourteen,
North sixty rods, run thence
East to a point twenty rods
due South of the center of
the center of said Section
thirteen, Township forty
county line between the
counties of Bates and
Henry, in Missouri, at the
Northeast
quarter
of
nine, run thence North on
said county line to the
Northeast corner of Section
twelve, Township forty two,
Range twenty nine, in Cass
County,
Missouri,
run
thence West to the
Northeast
quarter
of
Northwest
quarter
of
nine, run thence West to
the East line of Section ten,
North to the Northeast
corner of Section ten,
West to the Northwest
corner of the East one
fourth of the Northwest
quarter of Section ten,
North to the township line
between Townships forty
two and forty three, run
thence West to the
Northwest
corner
of
Section five, Township forty
East half of the East half of
Section six, Township forty
Northeast
quarter
of
Section seven, Township
Northeast
quarter
of
seven, Township forty two,
Range twenty nine, run
thence West to the
Southwest
quarter
of
Southwest
quarter
of
Southeast
quarter
of
thence North to the
Southeast
quarter
of
thence West to the center
of Section twelve, Township
thence North to the
South half of the Northwest
quarter of Section twelve,
thirty, run thence West to
Northwest
quarter
of
thence North to the
Northwest
quarter
of
thence West to the
Northwest
corner
of
thence North to the North
line of Section three,
thirty, run thence west to
East half of Section three,
thirty, run thence South to a
point ten rods South of the
Northeast
quarter
of
Section ten, Township forty
two, Range thirty, run
thence West to a point ten
rods South of the Northwest
corner of Section nine,
Northwest
quarter
of
Section nine, Township
thence West to the
quarter of Section eight,
thirty, run thence west to
Northeast
quarter
of
thence North to the
Northeast
quarter
of
thence West to the
Northwest
quarter
of
thence North to the
quarter of Section seven,
thirty, run thence West to
West line of Section seven,
thirty, run thence North to
forty two, Range thirty one,
run thence West to the East
bank of Elizabeth Creek,
North line of fractional
Section one, Township forty
two, Range thirty one, run
thence West to the
Southwest Quarter of
Section thirty six, Township
forty three of Range thirty
one, run thence North to
the center of Section thirty
six, Township forty three,
Range thirty one, run
thence West to the
Southwest
quarter
of
forty three, Range thirty
Southwest
quarter
of
Section
twenty
five,
Township
forty
three,
thence West to the
Southwest
quarter
of
Section
twenty
five,
Township
forty
three,
thence South to the
Southeast
quarter
of
Section
twenty
six,
township forty three of
thence West to the
Southwest
quarter
of
Section
twenty
six,
Township forty three, of
thence North to the
Southeast
quarter
of
Section
twenty
six,
Township forty three of
thence West to the
Southwest
quarter
of
Section
twenty
six,
thence North
to the
Southeast Quarter of the
Southeast
quarter
of
Section
twenty
six,
Township
forty
three,
thence West to the
Southeast
quarter
of
Section
twenty
six,
Township
forty
three,
Range thirty one, (at or
near the bank of Grand
River), run thence North to
Northwest
quarter
of
Section
twenty
six,
Township
forty
three,
thence West twenty rods,
North line of the Southeast
quarter of the Southwest
quarter of Section twenty
three, Township forty three,
thence East to the
Southeast
quarter
of
Section
twenty
three,
thence North to the
Southeast
quarter
of
Section
twenty
three,
thence West to the
Northeast
quarter
of
Section
twenty
three,
thence North to the
Northeast
quarter
of
Section
twenty
three,
township forty three, Range
thirty one, run thence West
to the Northwest corner of
said Southwest quarter of
Section
twenty
three,
thence South to the
Northwest
quarter
of
Section
twenty
three,
Township
forty
three,
of Section twenty two,
Township
forty
three,
thence North to the
two, Township forty three,
thence West to the
one, Township forty three,
thence North to the
Northeast
quarter
of
Section
twenty
one,
Township
forty three,
thence West to the
Northeast
quarter
of
Section
twenty
one,
Township
forty
three,
thence North to the
Northeast
quarter
of
Section
twenty
one,
Township
forty
three,
thence West to the
Southwest
quarter
of
sixteen, Township forty
three, Range thirty one, run
thence West to the
Northwest
quarter
of
Northwest
quarter
of
one, run thence East to the
quarter of Section sixteen,
Township
forty
three,
thence North to the
quarter of the Southwest
quarter of Section nine,
Township
forty
three,
thence West to the
Southwest
quarter
of
Section nine, Township
Northeast
quarter
of
Section eight, Township
one, run thence West to the
Township
forty
three,
thence South to
the
Township
forty
three,
of Section eight, Township
Township
forty
three,
thence West to the
East half of the Northwest
Township
forty
three,
thence North to the
East half of the Northwest
Township
forty
three,
thence East to the
quarter of Section six,
Township
forty
three,
thence North to the
quarter of Section six,
Township
forty
three,
thence East to the
Northeast
quarter
of
thence North to the
Northeast
quarter
of
thence East to the
Northwest
Quarter
of
thence North to the
Northwest quarter of said
thence West to the
thence North to the
Northeast
quarter
of
Section
thirty
one,
Township forty four, Range
the West half of the
Northeast
Quarter
of
Section
thirty
one,
thirty one, run thence North
said West half of the
Northeast
quarter
of
Section
thirty
one,
forty four, Range thirty two,
Northwest
quarter
of
Section
thirty
one,
thirty one, run thence East
Section
thirty
one,
thirty one, run thence South
Section
thirty
one,
run thence North the to
Southeast
quarter
of
Southeast
quarter
of
Southeast
quarter
of
Southwest
quarter
of
Southwest
quarter
of
Southwest
quarter
of
South half of Section thirty
five, Township forty four,
Range thirty two, or place
of beginning,
Except
therefrom
the
following described tracts
of land, to-wit:
The Northwest quarter of
Section two, Township forty
three, Range thirty two;
That part of the Northeast
quarter of Section twelve,
thirty one, lying East of the
road and South of the river;
The Southeast quarter
of the Northwest quarter
of Section twenty four,
thirty one, lying South and
East of Deer Creek; and
The East 17.25 acres of the
North twenty three acres
of the Southeast quarter
of the Northwest quarter of
one.
The newspaper to be
published in is News Xpress.
The date of first publication is
the 18th day of April, 2014.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Cass County
16-4
IN THE 27TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COURT,
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
Judge or Division:
PROBATE
Case Number: 14BS-PR00023
In the Estate of
ROY LEE REDDELL,
Deceased
Notice of Letters of
Administration Granted
(Independent Administration)
To All Persons Interested
in the Estate of
Roy Lee Reddell, Decedent:
On April 18, 2014, Mary
Lou Reddell was appointed
the personal representative of
the estate of Roy Lee Reddell,
decedent, by the Probate Division
of the Circuit Court of Bates
County, Missouri. The personal
representative may administer
the estate independently without
adjudication, order, or direction
of the Probate Division of the
Circuit Court, unless a petition for
supervised administration is made
to and granted by the court.
The personal representative’s
business address is: 5102 NE
County Road 15254, Adrian,
Missouri 64720
The personal representative’s
attorney’s
name,
business
address and phone number are
respectively: Stephen K. Nordyke,
15 West Dakota, Butler, Missouri
64730; 660-679-3161
All creditors of said decedent
are notified to file claims in court
within six months from the date of
the first publication of this notice or
if a copy of this notice was mailed
to, or served upon, such creditor by
the personal representative, then
within two months from the date it
was mailed or served, whichever
is later, or be forever barred to
the fullest extent permissible by
law. Such six-month period and
such two-month period do not
extend the limitation period that
would bar claims one year after
the decedent’s death, as provided
in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any
other applicable limitation periods.
Nothing in Section 473.033,
RSMo, shall be construed to bar
any action against a decedent’s
liability insurance carrier through
a defendant ad litem pursuant to
Section 537.021, RSMo.
PROBATE DIVISION
In the Estate of
HARRIETTE G. EDWARDS,
Deceased.
Estate No. 13BS·PR00004
NOTICE OF FILING
OF PETITION FOR COMPLETE
SETTLEMENT
AND PROPOSED ORDER
OF DISTRIBUTION
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
IN THE ESTATE OF
HARRIETTE G. EDWARDS,
DECEASED:
the
Personal
Representative
will file a petition for an order of
complete settlement of the estate
together with a final settlement and
proposed order of distribution in
the Probate Division of the Circuit
Court of Bates County, Missouri
on May 28, 2014, or as may be
continued by the Court.
If no objections to the
settlement or proposed order of
distribution are filed within 20
days after the date of the filing
thereof, the court will consider
said settlement and proposed
distribution and, upon their
approval, the court will determine
the persons entitled to decedent’s
descendible interest in the estate
and the extent and character of
their interest therein.
Upon proof of compliance with
the court’s order of distribution by
the personal representative, the
court will discharge the personal
representative and his sureties, if
any, from further claim or demand
by any interested party.
Date of the decedent’s death:
April 27. 2012
R. Todd Wilhelmus,
Personal Representative
Date of first publication: April
25, 2014.
Respectfully Submitted,
CASKEY HOPKINS
& WILHELMUS LLC
R. Todd Wilhelmus #32270
8 North Delaware
Post Office Box 45
Butler, Missouri 64730
Telephone 660-679-4161
Facsimile 660-679-6268
ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE
Receipt of this notice by
mail should not be construed
by the recipient to indicate that
the recipient necessarily has a
beneficial interest in the estate. The
nature and extent of any person’s
interest, if any, can be determined
from the files and records of this
estate in the Probate Division of
the above referenced Circuit Court.
April 24. May 1, 8 and 15, 2014
Dates of Publication
17-4
17-4
IN THE 27’” JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COURT
HONORABLE
DEBRA A. HOPKINS, JUDGE
Probate Division
2014 CHEVY IMPALA 2
LT SEDAN: 8047A. Only
14,836 new body style miles.
Car is beautiful from every
angle. Auto climate control. Remote start. Loaded.
Like brand new. Sale price
$23,880. Jim Falk Motors.
Clinton, Mo. 888-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
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Case Number: 14BS-PR00022
In the Estate of
RAFAEL GARZA-GONZALEZ,
Deceased
Notice to Creditors
(Small Estate)
To All Persons Interested in the
Estate of Rafael Garza-Gonzalez,
Decedent.
On April 16, 2014 , a small
estate affidavit was filed by the
distributees for the decedent under
Section 473.097, RSMo, with the
Probate Division of the Circuit
Court of Bates County, Missouri.
All creditors of the decedent,
who died on February 10, 2014,
are notified that Section 473.444,
RSMo, sets a limitation period that
would bar claims one year after the
death of the decedent. A creditor
may request that this estate be
opened for administration.
Receipt of this notice should
not be construed by the recipient
to indicate that the recipient may
possibly have a beneficial interest
in the estate. The nature and
extent of any person’s interest, if
any, may possibly be determined
from the affidavit on this estate
filed in the Probate Division of
the Circuit Court of Bates County,
Missouri.
Date of first publication is April
25, 2014.
Division Clerk:
Becky Robb (s)
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(14) Automotive
• CONT. FROM PAGE 14
1999 FORD CONTOUR LX
SEDAN: 5414B. Low miles.
Perfect for that first time
owner. Price $3,999. Jim
Falk Motors. Clinton, Mo.
888-636-9125 or www.jimfalk.comb
2013 SMART CAR FOR
TWO PURE: 5286A. Only
17k miles. Huge gas saver.
Like new. Price $10,925.
Jim Falk Motors. Clinton,
Mo. 888-636-9125 or www.
jimfalk.comb
2011 CHRYSLER TOWN
& COUNTRY TOURING L
VAN: 8110A. Only 27,728
miles. DVD. Heated memory
leather. 2nd row buckets.
Stow & Go. Real luxurious.
Vacation time anyone? Like
brand new. Warranty. Sale
price $21,983. Jim Falk Motors. Clinton, Mo. 888-6369125 or www.jimfalk.com b
7TH ANNUAL SHOW OF
WHEELS CAR SHOW:
When: Sunday, April 27.
Where: Butler Elementary
School Parking Lot. Starts at
11 a.m. Free to public.
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2013 DODGE DURANGO
CREW ALL WHEEL DRIVE
UTILITY:
8096A.
Only
15,381 miles. DVD. Heated
leather. Navigation. Really loaded. Take the whole
gang. Like brand new. Warranty. Sale price $29,871.
Mo. 888-636-9125 or www.
jimfalk.comb
2013 CHEVROLET VOLT
PREMIUM: 8105A. Only
10,314 miles. Rear camera, plus navigation. Heated
leather. Tilt, cruise, defroster.
Power locks, mirrors & windows. The ultimate in technology. A whole new driving
experience. Like brand new.
Sale price $26,750. Jim Falk
Motors. Clinton, Mo. 888636-9125 or www.jimfalk.
comb
2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU
LT SEDAN: 8113A. Only
11,060 miles. Camera plus
“Chevy My Link”. Automatic power everything. Very
fancy. Great gas mileage.
Clinton, Mo. 888-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
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FOR SALE:2001 Chevy
Camaro, V6, runs good, no
rust, good body. Call 660643-7373 after 4:30 p.m.
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ATTENTION SENIORS:Let
us wash and fold/hang your
clothes for $6 load. For $2
more, pickup and deliver as
well. Butler area only. Call
Uptown Laundry at 816-8131653.1&4womz
APRIL 27, 2014:At 9 a.m.
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(2) Business
Services
All kinds of home & business repair,
Cleaning, Remodeling, Contracting
PERFECT HEAT:No inside
mess, forced air heat, wood
warmth and all the hottest
water you can use. 660-5984191. HARDY OUTSIDE
WOODBURNING STOVE.z
R.B.
CONSTRUCTION:
Bobcat, backhoe, rock hammer & dump truck work,
driveways, culverts, excavation, water lines, septic
systems, gradework, building pads, pond work, tree
work, fallout shelters sold &
installed, concrete tear out
& replace, etc. Top soil delivered. Reasonably priced,
quality work. Call Rex 660925-3138, cell 816-5100048.z
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CONSTRUCTION:
660-679-1375. All types
of remodeling, bathrooms,
kitchens, flooring, texturing,
decks, windows, trenching, licensed electrician and
plumber.zfp
R&K CONSTRUCTION:Vinyl
siding, windows, home repair, certified vinyl installer,
free estimates. Roy Welliver,
816-804-5297z
ROY LEWIS CONSTRUCTION: New or remodel, over
20 years experience. Kitchen or bath remodel, decks,
window & door replacement,
trim, dry wall, electrical, roofing, any type of home or
barn repair. 816-738-1238
FOR ALL YOUR CARPET &
upholstery cleaning needs
please call Cliffs Carpet
Cleaning 660-679-5657. z
PARKER’S CHIMNEY SERVICE: Cleaning, inspection, repairs, all major credit
cards accepted. Licensed &
insured. www.ParkersChimney.com 660-424-0970. z
DIAMOND
DRYWALL:20
years experience. Taping,
finishing, some hanging,
spraying and texturing. Call
for estimates. Cell 913-2088778, home 816-619-4670. 2&4womz
DAVE’S KITCHEN CABINET REFACING: Get a new
kitchen look for a fraction 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
website at www.davescabinetrefacing.com 417-3894475.z1345wom
IF YOUR BUDGET IS
STRETCHED ON WELDING SUPPLIES: Then check
out my prices before you
pay too much. Roger’s Oxygen and Acetylene Service,
office 660-679-5368 or cell
660-679-7187.3womz
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE: Reasonable rates. Bridges Service. 816-297-2880
BUY, SELL, TRADE:Farm
tractors and machinery,
parts for sale. Austin Farms
Salvage, Butler, MO. 660679-4080. 8:30 am - 5 pm
Mon. - Fri.; 9-12 Sat. Closed
Sunday.z
DEWEY’S TREE SERVICE:
Complete tree service, tree
trimming & removals, stump
grinding. ANSI A300 pruning standards, bucket truck,
chipper. We use climbing
gear not tree spikes. Dewey
Dirks, owner, 660-424-4567,
816-922-9830.z
YES:We buy, sell and trade
antiques and collectibles.
The Dusty Attic, 813 North
Orange, Butler, Missouri.
660-679-9911. Open 10
a.m. - 5 p.m. everyday.
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JOHNSON EXCAVATING
& LANDSCAPING: Backhoe and trenching service,
driveway repair, culverts
and small jags, rock hauling.
660-424-0006.z
BRENT JACOBS PLUMBING & HOME IMPROVEMENT: Backhoe service,
drain cleaning, all types of
plumbing repairs, full bathroom and kitchen remodels,
ceramic tile, home repairs.
816-863-5052z
OXYGEN & ACETYLENE:
You can now exchange your
bottles at Green’s Welding
and Sales in Appleton City.
660-476-5598z
BUSY MOMS:We will wash
and fold/hang your clothes
for only $6/load. Stop by Uptown Laundry (across from
Sheriff’s Dept in Butler).
DIRKS CONSTRUCTION:
Rock hauling, brush clearing, basements, small ponds
cleaned out, demolition
and debris removal, topsoil
and fill dirt available, laser
equipped. Call 660-2005367z
DRY CLEANING:Available
at What To Wear, west side
Butler square. 660-6794563.1&3womz
CUSTOM
DRAPERIES:
Blinds, shades, verticals and
minis. 660-267-3103.
CUSTOM T-SHIRTS, ETC:
Check our prices first!
Screen print, vinyl lettering,
embroidery. Bags, signs,
banners, window clings,
cups, etc. Custom Creations
by Harvest Hill. Tina Oerke,
660-464-0959 your 1 stop
print shop.
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WANTED:Dead or alive motorcycles, street or dirt, 4
wheelers, 3 wheelers, new
or old. 816-217-8542
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STEEL ROOFING:I-49 Silver Dime. We sell 36” panels cut to your lengths. Also,
custom trim and accessories. Call 417-394-2414. z
OUTDOOR WOOD HEATERS: Forced hot air, $1695
+ tax. Ogle’s Wood Heaters,
I-49’s Exit 112. 417-6842347.1&3womz
HOMETOWN CONSTRUCTION: Basement wall repair,
foundation repair, mobile
home foundations, blocks,
siding, window, carpet & tile.
Dependable work, Reasonable rates. 660-424-9205. z
BUYING:Cars,
pickups,
vans, grain trucks, school
buses, metal piles, old farm
equipment, batteries, radiators. Will pay cash and pickup. Dependable. 660-6437320, 660-679-1223, cell. z
R&K
CONSTRUCTION:
New construction, home repair of all kinds, roofing, siding, affordable metal roofs.
816-804-5297z
AUTO
DETAILING:First
Street Detail Shop in Rich
Hill offers a full line of auto
cleaning services, by appt.
only, call for details. 660464-08446b23
EXPERIENCED
BABYSITTER: 3 year preschool
teacher,1 year studying
childhood
development,
looking to babysit. Night
or day, 24/7, will negotiate
price. 660-464-2185
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CARPETS CLEANED: Without steam or over wetting
Enviro-Dry Carpet Cleaning
“The Drier, Greener, Carpet
Cleaner!” Free Estimates.
816-654-5067.z
SCHUMAN’S VINYL SIDING & WINDOWS: Remodel
- Repair - Plumbing. Since
1985. Call Clint 660-2005484z
DEEMS STUMP REMOVAL: Serving Bates County
areas since 1962. Free estimates, reasonable rates,
quality work. Tom and Daniel Deems. 660-679-5322
8a12
REPLACEMENT
WINDOWS: Economy to Premium Options. Single, Double
Hung, Sliders, Casements,
Picture, Awnings and Bays
Double or Triple Pane LowE & Argon Glass. Numerous Interior & Exterior Finish
Options. Field Construction
816-297-8890,
816-3086275, email: markfield62@
gmail.comz
$19.99 MONTH TV! INCLUDES LOCALS: AirWave
- 111 E. Austin, Nevada.
417-667-9700 or 877-8729700. Digital TV at its best
from hometown provider.
3b9
PEACE OF MIND:Security
Systems! Rapid response
in emergencies at home or
away! AirWave - 111 E. Austin, Nevada. 417-667-9700
or 877-872-9700.3b9
HIGH SPEED INTERNET:
Free activation. No equipment to buy! AirWave - 111
E. Austin, Nevada. 417-6679700 or 877-872-9700.
3b9
INTERNET GETTING YOU
DOWN? Lightening Fast
Satellite Systems. Limited
time FREE activation. AirWave - 111 E. Austin, Nevada. 417-667-9700 or 877872-9700.3b9
RICH HILL MEAT PROCESSING: Custom slaughtering and processing. We
have openings for your
butcher beef and pork. Call
us for an appointment. 417395-4161. 8a16
CUSTOM
BRUSHOG
MOWING: Pastures, fields,
big lots in the surrounding
Butler area. 660-424-0720
2a16
SNORE EASE: Sandy’s
Herb Shop, 200 N Main,
Butler. 660-679-5060. We
make copies .10¢. Open everyday.fpz
D&D POWER WASHING
AND DECK RESTORATION, AMSTERDAM, MO:
Wood and composite deck,
fence and porch, cleaning
and sealing/staining. We
also wash houses to remove
unhealthy mold and unsightly dirt. Windows, doors and
outer gutters always included. We also clean just about
any other outdoor structure including driveways,
sidewalks, fuel tanks, etc.
We also paint single level
homes, garages, sheds, etc.
and stain log cabin homes.
Call Mike to schedule a free
bid. 816-550-0625.
BUTLER AREA HOME
DAYCARE PROVIDER HAS
OPENINGS: 8 years experience. Call for information at
816-332-22923b23
MOTHER OF 2:Looking to
babysit part time and full
time positions available. Irregular hours okay. References available. Adrian
area. 816-812-1145
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WEHAR CUTTIN’ LAWN
CARE: Mow - Trim - Blow Seed - Fertilize - Cleanup.
Free estimates. Reasonable rates and dependable.
References available. Justin Wehar, 660-643-7487 or
600-200-6076 (cell).
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I AM LOOKING FOR WORK:
Any odd job you may have.
I do have carpenter skills.
Phone no. 660-200-2194.
Ask for David. Butler area
only.a
COMING SOON:Old 71 Detail, 10 S Orange St., Butler,
Mo. 64730. 660-679-1693
CERTIFIED MASTER INSTALLER: Now offering high
quality vinyl replacement
windows, all types of replacement siding, as well as
all types of home repair. 20
years experience, 48 years
Bates County resident. For
a free estimate call Joe Patterson 816-769-7229.
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(3) Personal Care
Adult & Child Care, Chiropractors,
Counseling, Doctors, Dentists, etc.
NEW & USED HEALTH
CARE EQUIPMENT: Clean,
good condition items at affordable discounted prices,
shower chairs, self standing commodes, raised toilet seats, canes, crutches,
walkers, aluminum reach
grabber, wheelchairs and
more. If you’re household
budget is stretched, check
with “This-N-That Sales”,
Butler, Mo. 660-679-7748. z
LOOKING FOR MEDICARE
ADVANTAGE: Or affordable
Medicare
Supplements?
Call David Noble 800-8385576, 417-849-2776.
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OPEN AA MEETING:Every
Monday, 7 p.m., Mound City
United Methodist Church,
3rd & Main, Mound City, Ks.
913-755-1407 for more info.
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NARCOTICS
ANONYMOUS:
Meets
every
Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., at
715 Main St., Pleasanton,
KS at the Methodist Church.
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DIABETIC TEST STRIPS
WANTED: Must not be expired, most brands needed, I
pay cash. Call Tom 417-6672286.4b9
SUNDAY YOUNG ADULT
BIBLE STUDY: “Let Hope
In.” Butler First Baptist
Church 9 a.m. Casual dress,
refreshments, child care. a
(4) Help Wanted
AREA COMPANY LOOKING FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN CAREERS: Or pt
employment in a sports related career. Positions available in sales and broadcasting. For more information,
go online to www.prepcastskcmw.com. Email: sales@
prepcasts-kcmw.com
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NURSE AIDE OR CNA
NEEDED: For part-time in
Butler. Call 877-890-2130
3b9
APPLETON CITY MANOR:
Is currently taking applications for FT/PT LPN’s. Also
needing a PT RN. To apply
for these positions, please
fill out an application at the
Appleton City Manor, 600
N. Ohio, Appleton City, MO.
64724 or call 660-476-2128.
2b16
DRIVERS:Experienced
Flatbed Owner Operators.
Run the Midwest and be
Home Weekends! Competitive Pay. CDL-A. Show Me
Trucking: 800-824-3822
DRIVERS:CDL-A
Teams
Get Home Every Weekend
with Local Specialty Transportation Company. $100K
+ per year! 1-866-204-8006
2a16
RETAIL SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE PROFESSIONAL WANTED: Highly
competitive pay commensurate with performance,
paid vacation and 401(K)
participation in exchange
for entrepreneurial skills,
high engagement, excellent problem solving skills,
high integrity, dependability,
quick thinking, sales excellence and a professional
appearance and language
skills. Team mindset and
accountability for profitability is essential. Fast learner
required. Harrisonville location. Full time position. Send
resume and cover letter
summarizing your experience and qualifications to:
Sales Professional, P.O. Box
C, Harrisonville, MO. 64701
3b16
BUTLER SENIOR CENTER: 611 W. Mill, Butler,
Mo. Is needing volunteers
for meal delivery person. If
you can volunteer at least
one day a week or be a substitute please call 660-67958302b16
MAIN ST. SPA & WELLNESS IN APPLETON CITY,
MO: Now hiring massage
therapist. 816-912-9193
2a23
COME JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM: As we continue to grow, Adrian Manor
is now hiring quality minded
and caring personnel for the
following positions: CNA’s;
all shifts FT, PT and PRN.
RN’s; approx. June 1 we
will need up to two RN
charge nurses to rotate every other weekend. Pay is
commensurate with experience plus shift differential.
Dependability and weekend
availability a must for all positions. ATTN.: Donna Parker RN, DON. Maintenance
Assistant part-time; up to 16
hours per week. Some outdoor work involved, mowing weed eating etc. ATTN.:
Harry Frazier: Maintenance
Supervisor.
Conveniently
apply online at www.adrianmanor.com or come by and
apply in person. Adrian Manor Health & Rehabilitation
Center, 402 W 1st Street in
Adrian, MO. 64720. EOE
4b16
HELP WANTED:The Bates
County Prosecutor is hiring a clerk. Computer skills
required. Will train right person. Send resume to Bates
County Prosecutor, 1 N Delaware, Butler, Mo. 64730.
2b23
DRIVERS:$1,500 sign on.
Excellent benefits & pay.
Regional: Home through the
week & every weekend. For
our drayage division. 866374-8487/ drivertransland.
com2a23
SUPERVISOR WANTED:
Motivated, honest, hardworking, reliable individual
with retail experience preferred. Includes evening and
weekend schedules. Apply
in person at Family Center
in Butler. b
HELP WANTED:OTR Driver, good miles, midwest and/
or long distance, 23+, 3 yrs.
exp., clean MVR, good, dependable worker. 660-6795417, 660-679-8896.
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HELP WANTED: Experienced cooks and servers, all
shifts, please send resume
to: The Lumberyard Grill &
Pub, P.O. Box 254, Urich,
Mo. 64788
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(5) Business &
Financial
Anouncements, Opportunities,
Financial Services, Insurance,
Loans & Investments
NOTICE:Protect what you
have with insurance from
COOK INSURANCE Agency, Inc., 660-679-6188, Butler, Mo. z
THE RICH HILL R-IV
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Is accepting bids for the replacement and installation of
three heating and air condition units. Bids will need to
include pricing for 3 ton, 3.5
ton, and 4 ton. The units can
be seen at the Rich Hill campus located at 703 North
Third Street, Phone 417395-2418. Please contact
the superintendent’s office
for more information. Bids
must be submitted by 4:00
p.m. May 7th, 2014. The
contractor must show proof
of liability insurance and
workers compensation.
2b16
THE RICH HILL R-IV
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Is accepting bids with the intent
to enter into a 3 year service
agreement with a single firm
for HVAC and refrigeration
unit maintenance including
preventive
maintenance,
repair, and emergency services. Please contact the
superintendent’s office for
more information on general
requirements, qualification,
and the services to be included in the bid. Bids must
be submitted by 4:00 p.m.
May 7th, 2014. 2b16
(6) Animals &
Services
LIMOUSIN BULLS:Blacks
and Reds, Limousin females
bred & open, Double J
Ranch, 417-842-3353, Ron
cell 417-214-0279, Will cell
417-350-9810.z
CORN FED BUFFALO: Sold
by pound, 1/4, 1/2 or whole,
Also $50 or $75 bundles.
Call for hours and directions.
Scott Farms, 660-476-5843,
Appleton City.
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REGISTERED BULLS FOR
SALE: 15 months to 2 year
olds
Forage/Performance
tested, Calving ease and
Growth, Simmental, SimAngus, Gelbvieh and GelbviehAngus (Balancers). George
Rotert 816-896-0954.
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2 YEAR OLD ANGUS
BULLS: Low birth weight.
660-679-1382z
BULLS FOR SALE: 18
month old Black Balancer
Bulls. Semen, Trich, and
BVD-PI tested. Like us on
Facebook-BF Cattle Co.
EPD’s available on our
page. Call Brett Foster 660492-28086b19
FOR SALE REGISTERED
ANGUS BULLS: Performance, semen tested. All
EPD’s available. Several
easy calving bulls, serviceable age. Several generations of AI breeding. Big
growth bulls for cows. Jack
Baker Angus Farms, Butler,
Mo. 660-679-4403 or 660464-1657.10b26
FOR SALE: Reg. Angus
bulls 12-18 months old,
good disposition, semen
tested and ready to go. Robert Umstattd, 660-679-5760.
8b26
BULLS FOR SALE: Registered black Angus, black
Simmental and Sim Angus.
Call 417-214-0290 or 417825-30227b2
FOR SALE:Square bales
of straw for sale, $3. Jack
Baker, 660-679-4403 or cell
660-464-1657.8b9
AUSSIES FOR SALE: Registered Aussie pups. Black
Tri, Red Tri, $400. Wormed
and have had first shots.
Call 816-807-6264 or 816738-62572b16
FOR SALE:2-6 wk. old billy
goats and 2 milk nannies.
For more info. call 660-67918432b23
SALE:Poodle male puppies,
9 weeks & 11 weeks. Nice
white and apricot. 660-6793065a
BUTCHER HOGS FOR
SALE: Also red Gelbvieh
bulls. Grass developed and
semen tested and ready to
go. Call Lonnie 417-4489006a
WANTED:Good outside rabbit cage. 816-914-3398 a
SUMMER DOG BOX:Fits
small trucks, expanded metal and diamond plate, top is
insulated, nice. Call for measurements. $300. 913-8983368b
NEW FACTORY HERITAGE
DIAMOND PLATE DOG
BOX: Full storage, extra tall,
never been used, fits small
trucks. 27” tall x 38” wide x
43.5” long. Very nice $650.
913-898-3368b
GERMAN
SHEPHARD,
GREAT PYRENEES MIX
PUPPIES: 9 wks., $25
very sweet. See at Country
Blooms Greenhouse. 417395-2879 or 816-729-0221b
3 YR. OLD BLACK BULL
FOR SALE: 660-679-1382z
FOR SALE:20 Purebred
Polled Hereford bulls, 18
months. Danny Cox 660679-4621 or 660-679-5200,
evenings.b
LOCKER BEEF:Whole or
half. 660-679-4621 or 660679-5200b
CHICKS FOR SALE:Rhode
Island Reds, Black Austolorps, 3-4 wks. old. $3.50
each. 660-679-1643
2b23
FOR SALE:Butcher Rooster
$3. 660-679-16432b23
(7) Farm & Garden
SCHELL CITY T&T:Bush
Hog brand rotary mowers
(rigid and flex-wing), wheel
rakes zero-turn lawn mowers. Schell City T&T, Schell
City, MO. 417-432-3101. z
WANTED:Standing Timber.
Certified cutters, highest
prices paid. Cash up front or
on shares. Ron Jones, 417321-3190.2&4womz
FOR SALE:Small square
bales of straw $3. 660-4640997z
FOR SALE:Straw $3 bale.
Ronnie Jacobs, 816-7830978 or 816-657-2679.
z
FOR SALE:Straw small
square bales $3. 816-6572622z
SQUARE BALES: Mixed
grass $5; Alfalfa $7; Brome
$6; Straw $3; Grass/Alfalfa
$5. 816-804-5297z
FOR SALE:Straw small sq.
bales $3. 816-657-2622 z
(7) Farm & Garden
WANTED:Hay ground for
custom bailing, shares or
full custom. We have reliable machinery. Job done
in timely fashion. Can travel.
Eric Hansen, 660-924-5197
or Tim Hansen 660-6798045.z
FOR SALE:John Deere 556
round baler - good condition.
Dennis Slattery, 816-52080564b9
CUB CADET 2350 RZ: KOH
zero turn lawnmower with
9 horse Cyclone Rake XL,
Briggs & Stratton motor.
816-657-22864b9
FOR SALE:Woods 121 Twin
Cadet rotary mower. 10 ft.
Paul 3,000 lbs. portable livestock scales. Massey Harris 12 ft. model 52 disc. 7 ft.
field cultivator. 3 pt. hydraulic pick up bale spear. 816657-22864b9
FOR SALE:3 point tractor
blade, 3 point hydraulic post
hole driver. 816-657-2286
3b16
BALLARD FEED 4 DAY
SALE: 14’ medium duty
gate, reg. $115 sale $85;
Cydectin injectable cattle
wormer 500 ml. size, reg.
$160, sale $145; 10’x10’
dog pens, reg. $325 sale
$260; Cattle grazer Hi Mag
Mineral, buy 9 get one free;
4 point Oklahoma barbed
wire, reg. $70 sale $60. 816297-4447.2b16
FOR SALE:3 pt. 10 wheel
hay rake $600 OBO. 95
Blair 20 ft. gooseneck stock
trailer good floor, good rubber, center divider with slide,
rear gate with slide $3,750
OBO. 660-679-9102
a
JOHN
DEERE
LAWN
TRACTOR X485: Kept inside and serviced regularly
by Legacy John Deere in
Lamar. Wagon and tractor
$6,000 appraised by Legacy. Low hours, has front hydraulics for attaching blade,
54” mower, all wheel steer.
417-350-60824b23
NH 411 DISC BINE:AC 175
diesel tractor with loader.
417-646-8807a
FOR SALE:42” John Deere
Sabre hydrostat, very good
condition, $425. 2005 Bear
cat chipper 24 hp Honda,
runs $2,500. 660-424-4567
A.C. WD 45:With mower
660-679-5944b
WOOD WING MOWER:
Mod. 180 excellent condition. 660-679-5944
b
BOBCAT 2008 5205:70 hp
two speed, nice machine.
660-679-5944b
HAY EQUIPMENT:Balers,
rakes, disc mower. 660-6795944b
NEW 3 PT. MOWERS &
GRADER BLADES: 660679-5944b
FOR SALE:2002 JD 4600
tractor, hydrostat with approx. 800 hours. Also small
square bales of hay, all
types. 816-769-5791.
2b23
(8) Sales
Auctions, Garage & Yard Sales,
Rummage Sales
GARAGE
SALE
COLLECTOR STUFF: Lots of
Precious Moments, dolls,
Avon, Elvis, Coke, Bears,
Hallmark, Snoopy, Tweety
Bird, plates, jewelry, crystal,
knives, pocket watch, books
- old, western, religious, others, household, linens, toys,
misc. Friday, 4/25 7 a.m.
Rain - Shine. 206 South
Birch Street, Butler.
a
HUGE FARM TIRE SALE:
10 ply truck tires, 235-85-16
A/S $120. A/T $135. Mud
$145. 265-75-16 10 ply A/T
$145 mud $150. 31-1050-15
6 ply mud $135. Trailer 22575-15 10 ply $95 235-85-16
14 ply $145. Huge semi and
tractor tire sale. Call with
sizes, leave message. 417276-24352a23
GARAGE SALE:Friday 25th,
8-?. Girls bicycle, Behringer
electric guitar and amplifier
with 2 books, Xbox games
(not 360), 2 rod/reels, lures,
VHS kids movies, clothing,
misc. 206 W Lee, Butler. a
(9) Rentals
Homes, Business, Apartments, etc.
FOR RENT:In Butler, 2 bdrm
duplex, stove & refrigerator
furnished. CA/CH. Fenced
in back yard. $400/month
rent & deposit, no pets. 816876-99272b16
FOR RENT:311 S. Delaware, Butler. Luxury 2 bdrm
duplex with granite kitchen,
Whirlpool, walkout basement, and more. Lease,
references and deposit required. Shown by appointment. 660-679-3652 or 660200-5656.z
APARTMENTS FOR RENT:
Appleton City Senior Citizens Housing has attractive
and spacious one-bedroom
and two-bedroom apartments. Utilities are included
(electricity at some). Cable
is furnished. Laundry facilities on site. Rent starting at
$255. For age 58 plus. For
more information, call 660476-2200. EHO. 1&3womz
L&L MINI STORAGE:Units
available starting at $25.
3 great locations in Butler.
660-679-0030.z
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT:
Nicely furnished or unfurnished. Pool, rec. room &
laundry. Free cable/HBO,
water & trash. Short lease
available. $200 security deposit. No pets! In Nevada.
Starting at $365. 417-6672633. www.hedgesproperties.comz
FOR RENT:Rockville, MO.
Nice 1 bdrm apartment.
All utilities paid. Starting at
$330 rent, $200 security. No
pets. 417-667-2633. www.
hedgesproperties.comz
SENIOR LIVING APARTMENTS:
Locations
in
Nevada,
Sheldon
and
Rockville. All bills paid.
Apartments starting at $330.
417-667-5084. www.hedgesproperties.comz
BUTLER
ESTATES:200
W. Atkinson. 1-2 bedroom
apartments. Stove and refrigerator included. Snow
removal, maintenance and
lawn care provided. Water,
sewer and trash included
in rent. Call Vicki at 660679-5589. HUD vouchers
accepted. TDD #1-800-7352966. EHO. Handicapped
accessible. Taking applications. Rental assistance
available for those who
qualify.z
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT:
Nicely furnished. Pool, rec
room & laundry. Free cable/
HBO, water & trash. Short
lease available. $200 security deposit. No pets! In
Nevada. Starting at $365.
417-667-2633 www.hedgesproperties.comz
FOR RENT:Nice 2 bdrm
apt., Butler. $395/month. No
pets. Deposit & references
required. 660-679-1375 z
FOSTER, MO RENTAL:1
bedroom apartment. Very
nice, some utilities paid, no
pets. 417-667-2633
z
FOR RENT:(2) 3 bdrm
homes. One has bath and
1/2. Available first week of
April. Call 660-424-3516 z
FOR RENT IN BUTLER:Very
nice 3 bdrm. home, newly
remodeled. $675. 816-5503975z
FOR RENT:Nice 2 bdrm, in
Butler, $450. Call 816-5503975z
COMMERCIAL BUILDING:
For rent in Butler, $300/
month. 660-200-6697
z
FOR RENT:2-3 bdrm home,
2 car detached garage,
basement. No house pets.
References and deposit required. Call Rosie Anderson,
660-679-4015, Butler.
FOR RENT:May 1st. 801 S.
Parkview, Butler. 2 bdrm,
1.5 bath, single level, elderly
friendly. 660-679-9102
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FOR SALE OR RENT:Butler
3 bdrm, 2 bath, CH/CA,
nice house, nice location,
new bathroom, garage,
utility room, storage shed,
possible owner finance to
qualified buyer. Call for appt.
660-424-35102a23
TWO BEDROOM HOUSE
FOR RENT IN ADRIAN:
Close to school and downtown. Extra storage. Appliances including washer and
dryer. Also Furnished one
bedroom house for rent in
Adrian. Attached garage.
Appliances including washer and dryer. References
checked. 816-738-4995
FOR RENT:3 bdrm, 1 bath,
newly updated. 402 W. Harrison, Butler. $500 rent,
$550 deposit. No pets. 660679-6141b
FOR RENT:2 bdrm duplex,
yard care provided. $415
month. 660-492-2731
(10) Real Estate
For Sale
WE ARE SELLING OUR
LAKE HOUSE: It is reduced for quick sell. It was
listed at $71,900. Now for
you $59,900. This is a great
place to go for a weekend
or to stay for the summer.
The family has grown and
we just don’t use it anymore.
This is a very nice A frame.
It has always been very well
maintained. TIt has a huge
garage to store all your toys.
This house is completely furnished and most furnishings
are negotiable. Will consider
trading for nice motor home.
To set an appointment to
see this house call Terrance
at 417-448-4537 and if you
can’t reach Terrance call
Dan at 417-448-7444. I also
have pictures of this house
available 16606 S 1541 Rd.,
Stockton, Mo.
2&4zeow
5 ACRES, 3058 SQ. FT.:
Rustic/Contemporary in excellent condition with large
pond and timber. Well built
home, great views out walls
of windows, 4x10 beam ceilings. Many updates. Should
qualify for USDA RD 100%
financing. $129,900. Sherry
Fury Realtors 417-540-3399
HOME FOR SALE BY
OWNER: 2 bedroom, 1 bath,
move in ready. $59,000.
660-679-5203660-227-9435
SUGAR VALLEY LAKES
3 LOTS: With water meter 14’x80’ mobile home, 3
bdrm, 2 bath, 18’x20’ storage shed, two dog pens.
18 S. Park Dr., Mound City.
417-955-00264a23
4-SALE-4-PLEX IN RICH
HILL: Like new, great investment, retiree can live free.
816-260-3605.a
FOR SALE:55 A. 10 yr. old
house/walk out basement.
Fencedxfenced. NW of Butler. Call to see $349K. Western MO Realty, Mary Coffman. 660-200-6033
b
FOR SALE:Off of K Hwy
3.28 acres, 7 yr old house on
full basement. Fireplace 3
car garage. 30x40 insulated
shop, 42x58 shed. $350K.
Western MO Realty, Mary
Coffman. 660-200-6033 b
FOR SALE:402 E Oak,
108 N Fulton, 19 W Oak.
All three properties have 2
bdrm, 1 bath, 1 car garage.
Move in ready. Call to see
Coffman. 660-200-6033 b
FOR SALE:New listing 1
Overbrook. 4 bdrm, 3 bath,
2 fireplaces, walk out basement. 3 living spaces, deck,
fire pit, water garden, corner
treed lot, new roof $189K.
Coffman. 660-200-6033 b
FOR SALE:28 A with house
Johnstown
area
$99K.
Coffman. 660-200-6033 b
FOR SALE:13 A. with house
& barn, fenced, pond, blacktop, $134K. Put this on your
list. East of Adrian and north
of T. Western MO Realty,
Mary Coffman. 660-2006033b
FOR RENT:Rich Hill. 2nd
& Pine. Like new. Seniors
welcome. One bedroom. No
steps, no pets. $365/month.
816-260-3605a
FOR
SALE:Remodeled
home, on 1.5 acres in Butler. 207 S. Wells. Ready
to move right in. 2 bdrm, 1
bath, 2 car garage. Call for
appointment. Western MO
Realty, Mary Coffman. 660200-6033b
FOR RENT:2 bdrm, 1 bath, 1
car attached garage located
at 708 N Havannah in Butler.
Remodeled completely in
2013. Available May 1. Call
Linn Nitsche 660-679-8104
b
FOR SALE:310 N Water, 3
bdrm, 2 bath, garage, total
remodel. Just take a look at
this modern home. Fenced
back yard, corner lot $99K.
Coffman. 660-200-6033 b
FOR RENT:4 bdrm, 1/2 bath
farm house for rent. Located
on blacktop road 2 miles SW
of Butler. $500 per month
with $500 deposit. No pets.
Contact Tyler at 660-9248448.b
Boats, Motorcycles,
Motor Homes, Aviation
WANTING TO BUY GUNS:
1 or small collection. 660643-7320, cell 660-6791223.4womz
14 FT. RICHLINE ALUMINUM BOAT & TRAILER:
7.5 hp outboard motor and
electric trolling motor $800.
417-955-0026 Mound City
concrete blocks $30.
3a23
NEARLY
NEW:Troybuilt
pony power lawnmower,
used 2 months. Haier room
a/c with remote, 110 will cool
3 rooms. Sm. Haier a/c with
remote, 110 will cool 1 room.
Comfort Air dehumidifier. 40”
Sony Braviea TV, perfect
condition with remote. New
black leather recliner with lift
and remote control, power
lift recliner pd. $795. Moving
- must sell. Call Sid at 913795-2442 or 660-353-0903
until 7 p.m.
b
GUNS FOR SALE: Remington 7400 semi-auto 30-06
with scope and 2 magazines. Thompson Center
Omega 50 cal. muzzle loader with scope. Call before 3
p.m. 913-757-3668
a
(12) For Sale
Anything you might want to sell
HEAVY DUTY RECLINING
LIFT CHAIR: On sale now!
Furniture City, Clinton, Mo.
660-885-7088.z
GOODBYE XP:Window’s 7
laptops and Dell desktops
from $150 preowned with
essential software installed.
Routers, adapters, $2.00
DVD’s, Oreck air purifier, $1
books, Ab Lounger, RC toys.
660-200-50262a16
BROWN TUCKER ENDURANCE TRAIL SADDLE: 15.5
seat, medium tree. Bought
new at PFI Springfield, Missouri, used lightly. 417-2141949 $775.
4b23
FOR SALE:Metal desk 5 ft
x 2 1/2 ft., 5 drawers, built
in power bar, place for keyboard, $25. Please call to
leave message. 660-6797055.a
SPA FOR SALE:Hot Spot, 2
adults, portable spa. Used
8 months. $3,000. 913-4611222a
FOR SALE:Good used barn
tin. Length 12 ft. $10 sheet.
Other lengths available.
660-464-02962a23
(13) Miscellaneous
COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY: 660-679-3951.
z
STEEL, STEEL, STEEL:
Several types. Lots of pipe.
Various sizes of tubing. 4”
angle iron. 660-925-3302. z
BUYING: Gold & Silver,
watches, sterling silver,
flatware, antique jewelry,
diamonds, coins, paying top
price. Golden Classics Jewelry. 816-380-6325
z
BUY A MATTRESS?GET
A FOUNDATION FOR $1,
get a frame for $1. Furniture
City, Clinton, MO. 660-8857088.z
DAVE’S KITCHEN CABINET REFACING: Get a new
kitchen look for a fraction 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
website at www.davescabinetrefacing.com. 417-3894475.zfp2wom
z
SINGLE MEN:You no longer need to do your own
laundry! We wash, dry, fold
or hang for $6/load. Drop
by Uptown Laundry (across
from Bates County Sheriff’s
Dept. in Butler). 3womz
AL-ANON MEETING:Every
Monday, 7 p.m., Mound City
United Methodist Church,
3rd & Main, Mound City, Ks.
913-636-9280 for more info.
z
MOUND CITY CAR SHOW
11TH ANNUAL: April 26,
9-3. Mound City Courthouse. 785-218-9852
2b16
(11) Recreational
For Sale
WANT TO BUY LAND:7 to
10 acres, Butler to northern
Bates County. Please call
leave message. 660-6797055a
FOR SALE:500 Gal. propane tank $400. 660-4243789a
GIRLS SOFTBALL:Looking
for team to play 11 and under and 14 and under. More
information call 660-46417622b23
SINGER SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: In your
home. Also all other makes
and models. Including commercial machines and sergers. Clean, oil and adjust
tensions $22.50. All repairs
guaranteed. 40 years experience. 913-731-4076
b
(14) Automotive
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. Business
phone cell 660-492-3786.
Home phone 660-476-5342.
1&3womz
2002 FORD FOCUS:4 dr.,
full power, moon roof, extra clean, $4,995. 660-9253362 or 816-714-6556.
b
2004 DODGE RAM 1/2
TON: 4 wheel drive, 80K,
exc. cond., $9,995. 660925-3362 or 816-714-6556.
b
2007 MERCURY MARINER
4X4: 4 dr., full power, extra
clean $9,995. 660-925-3362
or 816-714-6556.b
2002 CHEVROLET Z71:
Ext. cab, 4 whl drive, full
power, extra clean, $9,995.
660-925-3362 or 816-7146556.b
2007 CHEVROLET HHR LT:
Full power, moon roof, 70K,
extra clean, $7,995. 660925-3362 or 816-714-6556.
b
2001 FORD F150 XLT:Full
power, extra clean, $5,995.
660-925-3362 or 816-7146556.b
2002 FORD TAURUS SE:
4 dr., full power, new tires,
good car. $3,995. 660-9253362 or 816-714-6556.
b
2007
CHRYSLER
PT
CRUISER LIMITED: Full
power, 80K, $5,995. 660925-3362 or 816-714-6556.
b
1995 PLYMOUTH NEON:2
dr., $1,000. 660-925-3362 or
816-714-6556.b
2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA: Great mpg., silver
metallic, remote start, tinted
windows, nice inside and
out. 61k. $10,988. 660-4640844.2b23
1999 DODGE DURANGO
SUV: 5207B. Leather, excellent clean condition. 7 seats.
Price $5,750. Jim Falk Motors. Clinton, Mo. 888-6369125 or www.jimfalk.com b
1992 CHEVY CORVETTE:
5320B. Dual tops. Leather
and only 48k miles. Price
Clinton, Mo. 888-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
b
2012 DODGE JOURNEY
SE SUV: 5322B. 7 passenger. Push button start. Excellent clean condition. Price
Clinton, Mo. 888-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
b
2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA
CREW MAX LIMITED 4X4:
5368B. NAV. Sunroof. One
owner. Fully loaded. Price
Clinton, Mo. 888-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
b
2009 ACURA TSX SEDAN:
5459A. Navigation & heated
leather. Excellent condition.
2013 CHEVY MALIBU LT:
8113A. Camera & remote
start. Factory warranty. Only
12K miles. Prices $19,965.
Mo. 888-636-9125 or www.
jimfalk.comb
2014 CHEVY CRUZE LT
SEDAN: 5157. Camera
with sunroof. Low payment
options. Gas saver. Price
Clinton, Mo. 888-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
b
2014 CHEVY MALIBU LT
SEDAN: 5422. Back up
camera and remote start.
Factory warranty. Price
Clinton, Mo. 888-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
b
2011 CADILLAC CTS LUXURY ALL WHEEL DRIVE
SEDAN: 8072A. Huge moon
roof. Only 27,019 miles.
Heated cooled leather. Absolutely stunning equipment and looks. Sale price
Clinton, Mo. 888-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
b
2014 CHEVY SILVERADO
1500 CREW CAB 4X4 Z71
OFF ROAD: 5348. All Star
Edition. 5.3L Ecotec V8.
2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT
4X4 SUV: 8083A. Sunroof
& low miles. Excellent condition. Price $13,444. Jim Falk
comb
2007 BMW 328XI AWD
LUXURY SEDAN: 5011B.
Excellent condition & fully loaded. Leather. Price
Clinton, Mo. 888-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
b
2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 SS 4X4 TRUCK:
8023D. Leather. Only 69k
miles. 6.0L V8 engine. Price
Clinton, Mo. 888-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
b
2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE
LT UTILITY: 5394A. New car
trade in. 2nd row buckets.
Heated cooled seats. Loaded. Very nice. Sale price
Clinton, Mo. 888-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
b
2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
GL SEDAN: 8068B. Power
everything. Nice car. Sale
2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE GX: 7380B. Moonroof. Loaded. Great car.
Nice condition. Sale price
Clinton, Mo. 888-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
b
2009 CHEVY AVALANCHE
LT 4X4: 5040B. Loaded
with all the power options.
Luxury SUV/pick up. The
best of both. Very nice trade
in. Warranty. Sale price
Clinton, Mo. 888-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
b
2009 CHEVY SILVERADO
1500 EXTENDED CAB LTZ
4X4: 5395A. Only 24,440
new truck trade in miles.
Back up camera. Remote
start. Auto climate. Steering wheel controls. Heated
memory leather. Loaded.
Like brand new. Warranty.
comb
2009 CADILLAC STS AWD
SEDAN: 5362B. Low miles.
Moon roof. Heated cooled
leather. Navigation. Loaded
with all the “Cadillac” luxury extra’s. Real luxury in
a sports sedan. Warranty.
comb
2009 DODGE CHARGER
SXT
SPORT
SEDAN:
8100A. Only 51,605 miles.
Automatic power everything.
Great looking. Excellent
condition. Warranty. Sale
2010 CHEVY CAMARO
2SS COUPE: 5352A. Only
14,575 new car trade in
miles. 6.2L V8. Heated
fancy leather. Power everything. Remote start. Awesome looks & performance.
Like brand new. sale price
Clinton, Mo. 888-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
b
2010 MINI COOPER S:
7446B. Only 65,063 miles.
Heated leather. Tilt, cruise,
defroster. Power windows,
locks & mirrors. Really
cool car. Excellent condition. Warranty. Sale price
Clinton, Mo. 888-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
b
2011
CADILLAC
CTS
PREMIUM AWD SEDAN:
8075A. Only 24,725 miles.
Double size moon roof.
Heated cooled memory
leather. Navigation. Awesome styling & performance.
Clinton, Mo. 888-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
b
2011 CADILLAC SRX LUXURY COLLECTION UTILITY: 8087A. Only 36,677
miles.
Huge
moonroof.
Navigation. Heated cooled,
memory leather. Automatic
power everything. Beautiful
luxury. Awesome. Like brand
new. Sale price $26,532.
Mo. 888-636-9125 or www.
jimfalk.comb
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15
Looking forward to class reunion
Well, it has been a crazy
couple of weeks. This highway shooter has been on everyone’s mind. For all of us
that run the highways north
to get to work. This guy was
shooting at folks from overpasses and just driving up
along side and opening fire.
Unnerving to say the least.
They say they have caught
him. They say they can unequivocally tie him to at least
12 of the incidents.
I had a very interesting time at Young’s Sales of
Butler Saturday morning.
I went there, to purchase a
new lawn tractor, I chose
Young’s because of the great
service I have received in the
past. Also, I like to help out
the small businesses in and
around Butler when I can. I
have known Mr. Young for
some 40 years and he stands
Butler Christian
Ministerial Alliance
PURPOSE
Holy Week and Thanksgiving services
(offerings collected are used to provide assistance to Bates County citizens).
Provide emergency assistance up to $75
per year per family.
Fuel for work/doctor’s trip and limited
pharmaceutical assistance.
Transient assistance provided, including
overnight lodging, meals, fuel assistance up
to $25.
Sponsor Christmas Food Basket project
in coordination with the Community Food
Panty; 340 baskets were distributed last
year throughout the county, which fed 800
people.
Support the Community Food Pantry:
Two pastors sit on the Pantry Board; Interviewing and counseling to clients; support through
church volunteers; monthly financial contributions.
Weekly radio broadcasts.
Weekly Sunday services at Willow Lane
and Medicalodge.
News Xpress articles.
$500 scholarship to graduating senior
based on Christian values, leadership skills,
community involvement and financial
need. Senior Celebration Banquet for graduating seniors held in spring.
****
Membership
Butler Presbyterian Church, Rev. Mari
Lyn Jones.
Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Mark
Harvey.
Church of the Nazarene, Pastor John
Prichard.
Community of Christ, Pastor Holly
Rabourn.
First Baptist Church, Dr. Terry Davis.
First Christian Church, Rev. John Park
Winkler; Rev. Ruth Winkler.
Happy Hill Church of God, Pastor Ron
Dunlap.
Immanuel Baptist Church, Doug Lawrence.
Ohio Street United Methodist Church,
Rev. Dave Owsley.
Restoration Ministries, Herb Bishop.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Rev.
Chris Dienes.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Father
Tom Hermes.
Virginia United Methodist Church, Rev.
Mark Dareing.
Trapping
Hunting u Clothing
Fishing u Targets
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by his word. My father did
business with him for years.
I ended up getting a great
deal on the mower I picked
out and he even delivered it.
He took it by the car wash for
me and cleaned it up. Thanks
Robert, you have my business
from here on out.
While at Robert’s, I had
the opportunity to run into
several old friends. Some
that I ran into were my good
friends Cory Lanyon, Dan
Besendorfer, and Dan’s oldest son. We had time to cut
up and catch up. It was good
to see them all. I met a few
people while there as well.
That is what is good about ‘ol
Butler, people say hello, how
you doin’, etc. Not like large
towns that people just walk
by you without a word. Robert and I had a pretty good
conversation in regards to the
state of Butler’s economics
and why oh why are the light
bills so darn high.
Lisa and I chose to have
this year’s Easter gathering,
for the family, on Saturday.
As usual, Lisa outdid herself.
The ham just fell off the bone.
We had a feast...blessings
from God.
Before dinner, everyone
enjoyed fishing down at the
pond. It was a sight to see all
our kids and grandkids having fun together. What really
stood out, was my youngest
grand daughter, Tory, caught
the biggest fish and in record
time. It was a sight to see
with all the beautiful pastel
colors of Easter fluttering
around, back and forth on the
pond bank. After dinner, the
kids all enjoyed hunting for
eggs. They all looked liked a
bunch of wild Indians running across the yards. I believe
the average count for eggs per
child, was about 34 eggs each.
Afterwards, all Papa’s babies
wanted to ride/drive the new
tractor. They all had a good
time and naturally, they all
wanted to go as fast as that
mower would go.
In attendance for Easter
were: Mom Myers, Robert,
Margo, and Sara; Kevin,
Natalie, and Morgan; Amy,
Baylor, Landon, and JJ; Troy,
Maria, Madalyn, Taylor, Payton, and Tory. I have to add,
that even though our grand
daughters were all dressed
up like little princesses, that
didn’t stop them from fishing,
climbing up in the tree-house,
or taking Papa’s tractor for a
spin. Whatever those boys
were doing, they were not going to be left out! Lisa and I
are truly blessed!
Trish, Wally, Hunter, and
Brody were all attending
Hunter’s ball games. He had
3 games in all Saturday. Hunter pitched well and got some
hits as well. Good job Hunter! I hear that the “Thunder,”
which is Hunter’s team, were
put up against older kids and
did really well anyway.
Jazz and Harold and the
girls were not able to make
it as well due to work Harold promised some mechanic
work to be done by Saturday.
Paige, Addy, Hunter, and Brody all have their Easter baskets when they can make it.
Sunday morning, Lisa had
the opportunity to catch up
with Trisha. We got to visit
for an hour or so. I always enjoy getting the news of Hunter’s sports. We are planning
to have them down in a few
weeks. We are also having
Baylor, Landon, JJ out for a
sleep over in a few weeks.
Hope you all had a won-
derful Easter filled with blessings. If it was half as enjoyable as ours was, then you
did.
My Mother-in-Law, Shirley Fowler, celebrated her
birthday April 13. Lisa spoke
with her and we managed to
get a card out to her. Happy
Birthday Shirley!
I wanted to give a big shout
out to all of my high school
classmates and let them all
know, that I can’t wait to see
them. Especially, the ones
I haven’t seen for 40 years. I
wanted to let Katie know, that
Terrie Young said she would
make it to the gathering at the
park for sure. For those of you
that don’t know, our class has
a banquet room reserved at
the Flaming Lantern for 8:30
a.m. No food provided, you
may order what you please,
off the menu or the buffet.
9:30 we will meet at the old
high school to enter our class
in the alumni parade. If you
can wear red and black. 12:30
is gathering at the large shelter, at the park. Bring your
own lunch. We will also have
the Community First Bank
basement for social hour 5
to 6 p.m. At 6 dinner will be
served. This is by reservation
only and the cost for dinner
will be $15 per person. The
deadline date is May 1. Please
make checks payable to John
or Maribeth Golladay. Send
to Route 1 Box 332 Butler. I
hope this answers everyone’s
questions.
Interesting info just received from a dear friend, past
neighbor, and classmate...
From Katie McGuire Evans
(Class of ‘74)...she has been
writing songs for some time
and now has them available
for you all.
From Katie: “Hello everyone,
The second song I have
written, “Testosterone,” is
available for purchase for 79
cents at cdbaby.com/cd/andrew10. The vocalist is Andrew Wilson. He did a great
job! I’m very happy with the
way it turned out.
The first song I wrote,
“Sparkles, Glitter, and Shine,”
is also available at cdbaby.
com/cd/katiesueevans.
It
costs 79 cents. You can listen
to both songs from this link. I
hope you enjoy them! Thanks
very much to those friends
who have already purchased
“Sparkles”!
Isn’t this cool? I am going
there now! Everyone, have a
good week and be safe.
Hudson R-9 March Academic Stars. Front row:
Braden Warmbrodt, 3rd grade and Ryland
Oakes, 1st grade. Back row, Kate Knox, 8th
grade and Shiann Mart, 6th grade.
Hudson R-9 March Students of the Week (from
left) Jackson Nitchals, kindergarten, Taylan
Schiereck, 1st grade, Tessa Schiereck, 2nd
grade and Shelby Bartz, 5th grade.—Submitted
photos.
New subdivision at Archie
A new subdivision, “Whispering Oaks,” is going up
at Archie. It consists of 20 1.2-acre treed home sites.
Currently six homes are occupied or under construction. The developer and builder is Drew Parks,
Parks Builders, LLC. Reportedly the ranch and
reverse 1.5 story plans are priced from $189,900$269,900. Marketed by Mary Fay (816-797-8778)
and Jon Davis (913-636-5212)/The Fay Team.
Senior Center Menu Schedule
Serving Adrian, Butler
and Rich Hill Centers
Serving 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Chef’s Salad available daily as alternative to menu items.
APRIL
Monday, 28: Lemon baked fish, baked potato,
oriental vegetables, dessert.
Tuesday, 29: Ham & beans, carrots, spinach,
cornbread, dessert.
Wednesday, 30: Roast turkey, mashed potatoes/gravy, country blend vegetables, dessert.
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Miami FCCLA standouts
This year three students from Miami R1 attended the annual Missouri Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership
Conference, in Columbia. All three participated in STAR Events with their
own presentation. Caitlin Slattery was in the National Programs in Action
category to show support for the Ronald McDonald House by collecting
pop tabs, books, food items, and other necessities for the families who
need them. She was awarded a Silver medal for her hard work and dedication to helping those families. Kara Goddard competed in the Recycle and
Redesign category with her fashion-forward jewelry. She designed jewelry
out of recycled jewelry parts and bullet casings to promote recycling and
environmentalism. Kara was awarded a Gold medal and will move on to
national competition in San Antonio, Texas this summer to compete again
in front of the national judges. Jaclyn Crawford competed in the category
Fashion Construction so that she could present her custom made 1860’s
dress to the judges and share her knowledge of the 1860’s time period. She
also received a Gold medal as well as a state plaque for winning overall in
her category and will move on to the national competition this summer with
Kara Goddard. Fundraisers to help pay for national competition expenses
have already begun and all support from businesses and community members will be greatly appreciated.–Submitted.
The
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A
ll through the long, brutal
mess of winter we were
wondering where the yellow went.
Well, over the past two weeks
we found out. Seemingly overnight the scourge of spring literally exploded in the spectrum
of dandelions! (Horticulturally
labeled as Taraxacum officinale).
Dandelions, dandelions—
everywhere, their golden glow
almost blinding on sunny days.
This bumper to bumper crop is
immediately attacked by green
lawn enthusiasts with sure-fire
granules to wipe out these pests.
MANY, LIKE yours truly,
dismiss them as not worth the
trouble and expense. On the
other hand, there is a surprising
Xpressions
C.A. Moore
protective majority who actually
extol their radiant beauty—that
is until they go to seed and blow
fluff all over the place.
I even know of those who
pridefully carry around pictures
they’ve snapped. “Bet you can’t
top this!” They smirk.
But wait! Now comes a solid
case for Dandelions having a
rightful place in our culture. A
second chance, if you will.
THE BIG CITY paper featured a piece earlier this week
claiming dandelions have a ton
of nutritional value. The report
says the long, jagged leaves of
the plant (much like kale and
spinach) contain rich vitamins
to help keep your body in shipshape.
Remember what spinach did
for Popeye—dandelion leaves
would have turned him into an
unstoppable dynamo.
THERE YOU have it and
there’s plenty of dandelions to
go around. So, for better health,
on the count of 1-2-3, go outside
and GRAZE!
You’ll thank me for it.
Flying weather much improved
From the Scriptures
Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the
hope that is in you.—1 Peter 3:15
n EDITORIAL
I
Are we
livable?
f you’ve followed the regular reports of
the city government, especially in recent years, you must be aware that efforts
are ongoing to make the community more
appealing, what with the formation of a
group of citizens (neighborhood watch)
who are devoted to stamping out blight.
It’s now doubly encouraging that grants
have been approved to demolish the dozens of neglected and dangerous structures—both residential and business.
Also, there’s reason to hope the hiring of a
full-time code enforcement officer can be
worked into the city’s budget.
According to AARP, liveable communities are those which offer safe, walkable
streets, age-friendly housing and transportation options. They also include access to needed services and opportunities
for everyone to participate in community
life. Interestingly, AARP notes the focus is
often exclusively on older residents—and
that’s not where it should be.. “a good
community, a livable community, has to
be vibrant and good for people of all ages,”
it is said.
Strides have and are being made, but
there’s still much work to be done. While
the citizenry at large cannot serve on committees, each of us can demonstrate our
support by maintaining our own properties to the best of our abilities.
Another honor roll
We feel it is appropriate at this endof-school time to recognize eight Butler High students who volunteered their
services at the April 8 school/municipal/
township elections:
Aarika Gardner Alyx Gepford Ty Bollweg
Garrett Craigmiles Kyle Todd
Cameron Rice Brett Miller Jchelsea Noe
They were student poll workers teamed up
with Bates County Clerk Marlene Wainscott in cooperation with the school. The
many chores they mastered were of significant help in conducting the election
process. Thanks!
REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS
LUCILLE MUNDEY
Bates County
Recorder of Deeds
April 11-17, 2014
Dean O. Allman &
Joanne B. Allman to Carrie
Hewitt: Blks 5,6,7,8, Messenger’s Addn., Hume.
Jessy Paul Morgan to
Annie Marie Morgan: 23-
40-31, Butler described.
John Paul Moudy & Vivian L. Moudy to John Paul
Moudy, Vivian L. Moudy,
Lou Anne Crook & Nancy
Lynn Schifferdecker: NE/4
of NW/4 of 35-39-29.
John Paul Moudy, Vivian L. Moudy to John Paul
Moudy, Vivian L. Moudy,
Lou Ann Crook & Nancy
Lynn Schifferdecker: 33-4231, Adrian described.
South Associates (suc
trustee), BarbaraAnn Barker & James S. Barker to Sec-
N
ow that the perennially unsettled weather of
Easter has passed, hope
rises for longer stretches of good
flying weather. Last week, it was
the usual one-day-on, one-dayoff, due to wind, low ceiling and
rain. Lots of flying took place
during the good times, however.
WE MADE A RUN to
Kansas City and Boonville on
Wednesday, despite gusts to 30
knots ahead of a cold front. It
wasn’t bad; there was smooth air
above 10,000 feet. On Friday,
the thermal updrafts were working, so it was bumpy below 3,000
feet in the morning, increasing to
4,000 in the afternoon.
Jim Breckenridge was in from
Prairie City in his Piper Comanche 260B, Ed Christophersen
had his Piper Archer in from
New Century, and a Cessna
Skyhawk came through. Most
impressively, former resident
Ed Ensminger flew down from
Maryville on Friday, flying his
nicely-restored 1946 Cessna 140,
which sports his Highway Patrol
badge number as the N-number;
N357HP.
Blue
Yonder
LeRoy Cook
TUESDAY, WE FLEW
the Skyhawk to Miller, Mo.’s
Kingsley airport, depicted on
the sectional chart as paved,
but it proved to be grass, worn
bare on the center of the 2,600foot runway. Used mostly by
the Kingsley family for a cropdusting operation, you can
expect sprayplanes coming and
going erratically. There’s also
parachute jumping on weekends.
The attraction is the Hangar
Kafe eatery, a Quonset hut with
a glass wall, nicely decorated
in aviation motif and 1950’s
diner style. Park outside and eat
al fresco on the patio or at the
tables inside. Another destination for the $100 burger run, if
your landing gear will take an
occasional rough runway.
Ran into our old friend Kirby
Ortega at Hangar 10 (now Atlantic Aviation) on Kansas City
Downtown airport. He’s retired
from Cessna, where he was chief
Instructor pilot for years, and
recently inducted into the National Flight Instructor’s Hall of
Fame. He was flying a corporate
CitationJet 3 that day.
AND, MY OLD BOSS at
Private Pilot Magazine, Mary F.
Silitch, is featured on the back
page of this month’s AOPA Pilot
magazine, part of their 75th Anniversary coverage, as she once
worked there.
The question this week was
about the origin of the name
Citation, applied to Cessna’s
line of business jets. When first
flown in the 1970’s , by Amoret’s
Milton Sills, test pilot, it was the
Model 500 Fanjet. Marketing
VP Jim Taylor said it needed
a name, and the winning race
horse Citation was chosen to
donate his identity.
Our next quiz asks, “what
was Octave Chanute’s aviation
contribution?”
Pornography: What’s a parent to do?
By Mona Shand
Missouri News Service
Jefferson City • This generation of teens isn’t the first
to check out pornography, but
experts say the easy access with
today’s technology is distorting
what they view as healthy relationships and body image. According to on.fb.me/1hMiHlW
Elizabeth Schroeder, a sexualityeducation specialist, porn is
designed for adults, and what
young people don’t always realize is that it’s also designed to be
a fantasy.
“So, when they see something, they say, ‘Oh, that’s what
my partner is supposed to look
like. This is what I’m supposed
to look like.’ And of course,
we know that what is shown in
pornography are extremely exaggerated body parts,” she said.
“So, we’re very concerned about
the impact on young people’s
self-esteem.”
Schroeder says teens also are
prone to do the same in reflecting the types of relationship
behaviors they see in porn into
their own dating relationships.
With the Internet and smartphones, and free downloads
without age verification, Schroeder says, it isn’t feasible to
block all access, but parents can
combat the messaging in porn by
Court news...
MARRIAGE LICENSE
Lucille Mundey
Recorder of Deeds
Daniel Lee Smith, Adrian,
64, and Sandra Kaye Arnold,
Butler, 47.
CIRCUIT COURT
James K. Journey, Judge
retary of Veterans Affairs:
Lots 11 & 12, Blk 111, Town
Com’s 1st Addn., Rich Hill.
South & Associates,
Kristina D. Wright & Steve
E. Wright to Bank of America: 13-40-33 described.
UMB Bank (co-trustee)
& Wilford E. Chambers to
Royall: 17-39-31, 20-39-31,
16-39-31, 15-39-31, 8-39-31,
9-39-31, 2-39-32, 11-39-32 &
12-39-32 described.
Eleanor B. Diehl to Maribeth D. Golladay & Eleanor
B. Diehl (life estate): 36-4031 described.
Dennis M. Reed & Jan
C. Reed to Dennis M. Reed
(trustee), Jan C. Reed (trustee) & Dennis M. & Jan C.
Reed Trust 4-14-2014: 1438-31 & 23-38-31 described.
Roger Dyer & Teresa L.
Dyer to Matthew J. Koehler:
29-42-33 & 32-42-33 described.
Diana Rich, Clerk
April 14-21, 2014
Tammie M Chastain v. Daniel T Chastain II, Dissolution of
Marriage is granted.
William Tyler Thomas v.
Victoria Lynn Wolf, Petition for
Dissolution of Marriage filed.
Terry Hoeper et al v Deverne Koehn et al, Change of Venue to Henry County granted.
St v. Heidi E Benton, Felony
possession of controlled substance, marijuana, guilty plea,
reduced to Misd charge, given
SES, sentenced to 6 months in
BC Jail, fined $400, placed on
2 years probation, to perform
40 hours of community service,
pay court costs.
St v. Ryain S Fry, probation
violation, found guilty, to serve
30 days in BC Jail, Motion to
Revoke is dismissed, to pay
court costs.
St v. Antonio M Hatcher,
Felony forgery, guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, to serve 60 days shock
time, to perform 100 hours of
community service, pay court
costs.
St v. Bobbi Jo Lorenz, Felony possession of controlled
substance, marijuana, guilty
plea, given SIS, placed on 5
years probation, to perform 160
hours of community service,
pay court costs.
St v. Curtis P Saucerman,
I: Felony burglary- guilty plea
being proactive and talking about
it with their kids.
“And to explain to young
people, ‘This is where I think this
is a problem, looking at these
images.’ And then, providing
age-appropriate information to
them about sex and sexuality,”
she suggested. “We can really
take the power from it and use it
as an opportunity to talk about
sexuality and relationships in a
healthy way.”
Schroeder has been working in
the field of sexual health education for more than 20 years.
More information is at on.fb.
me/1hMiHlW .
to Misd charge, sentenced to
60 days in Bates Co Jail, given
SES, placed on 2 years probation, II: Felony resisting/interfering with arrest for a Felonyguilty plea, given SIS, placed
on 5 years probation, to perform 200 hours of community
service, pay court costs.
St v. Travis L Smith, I: Felony theft/stealing of a firearmguilty plea, given SIS, placed
on 5 years probation, to perform 200 hours of community
service, pay $100 restitution,
pay court costs.
St v. Curtis L Vail, I: Felony
burglary, II: Felony Domestic
Assault, guilty plea, given SES,
placed on 5 years probation, to
perform 100 hours of community service, no contact with
victim and pay court costs.
St v. Cody Wayne Feitz,
probation violation, previous
sentence of 3 years in MDOC
invoked, sentence stayed till
4-24-14 @ 8am.
St v. John W Hartley, Felony
tampering with motor vehicle,
guilty plea, given SIS, placed
on 5 years probation, pay court
costs.
St v. Robert E Copeland,
Felony possession of controlled
substance, marijuana, guilty
plea, sentenced to MO DOC for
5 years, placed on probation for
5 years, pay court costs, standard conditions.
St v. Kraig A Thompson, I:
statutory rape—guilty plea to
child molestation, II: statutory
sodomy, guilty plea to child
molestation, sentenced to 5
years MODOC, 120 day call
back option, pay court costs.
News from
Bristol
Manor
We had a great Easter. Bertha
Rogers went to church for breakfast and morning services. Then
to Ramona’s and Toni’s for lunch.
She had a good afternoon.
Virginia went to Kingdom Hall
with Pearl and afterward they enjoyed lunch at Flaming Lantern.
Virginia had a good visit with son
Bobby Saturday. It is always good
to have him come by.
Louise Ramsey had a nice
lunch out with daughter Vicki and
son in law Alan for Easter.
Bob Eckert had company this
week. Alan Cox stopped by and
talked farming. Brother J. L. came
by and had a visit.
For Easter lunch, Bob and David were here. Along with my son
Ernie, his girlfriend Christina and
her mother Patty. We had a wonderful lunch. Bob Eckert was with
us along with Alice Francis. We all
had a great time.
In the afternoon Alice had
company her daughter Brenda was
here. And they had a great time.
Sad to hear if the passing of
Keith Ridgway of Amoret. My
sympathy to his family. My son
grew up with their two daughters.
Such a good man.
We were a bit disappointed in
our Easter party Saturday morning. Maverick Peterson was our
only one who showed up. William
and a few others came by after I
made some calls. We know now
not to have it in the morning hours.
Take care and be sweet ....
Mary B
17
Butler Storm
Shelters
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
300 North Delaware
OHIO ST. METHODIST CHURCH
205 West Ohio
BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4 North High
BUTLER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
301 North Fulton
BATES COUNTY COURTHOUSE
1 North Delaware
IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
801 West Dakota
Butler Police Department
Arrest Totals
Animals at large
Assault
Burglary
Disorderly Conduct
Alcohol related arrest
Drug related arrest
Warrant arrest
Stealing
C and I driving
Revoked/Suspended
No Insurance
Seatbelt
Speeding
Vehicle Registration
February
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3
4
2
2
8
48
2
0
14
17
23
7
24
Butler R-5 NHS induction
March
The 56th annual induction ceremony of the Butler High School National Honor Society was held April
16. Sponsor Cecelia Magoffin announced that 20 new students are added to the distinguished list of
members.
Front row (from left): Hayden Derry, Kyle Craft, Arielle Coleman, Taylor Lockard, Jonelle Tiona, McKenna Hannah, Desmond Fleener, Bram Hubbard, Trevor Fritts.
Row 2: Zeph Smith, Haylee Triebel, Sarah Smalley, Tessa Tolle, Justice Anderson, Robert Anderson.
Row 3: Dalton Van Horn, Jacob Beckley, Daniel Noe, Derek Noe.—News Xpress photo.
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Alumni date set for May 24
Miss Amelia “Mia”
Brooks, daughter of
Clayton and Brittney
Daisy Troop visits local seniors
Butler Daisy Troop 1426 visited Maple Senior Living in Butler. They donated
flowers and vegetable plants and visited with the residents.—Tiffany Blaser,
Troop Leader.
21st Annual Golf Tournament
Butler Chamber of Commerce
4 Person Scramble
Sunday, May 4, • 9 a.m.
$$Cash$$
Prizes Each Flight
(# of flights will depend on # of entries)
1st - $400 • 2nd - $300 • 3rd - $200
Entry Fee – $200 Team • Skins Game – $20 Team
Mulligans – $5 per person (One per round of 9 Holes)
Rental carts available - Must Ride
Carts $40 (Must be paid with entry
to reserve cart)
Lunch available for $5 p/p
Check In Time - 8:30 a.m.
Tee Off Time - 9:00 a.m.
$100
Hole sponsors still
available
Butler Country Club - 112 Country Club Terrace
TEAM INFORMATION:
Business or Team Name:__________________________________________________
Address of Contact Person: _______________________________________________
Team Member-Captain __________________ Phone ___________________________
Team Member _________________________________________________
Team Member _________________________________________________
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# of Carts _______ 1 ________ 2
Team Fee __________ Cart Fee _______ Lunch _________Total _______________
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FOR QUESTIONS CALL CHAMBER OFFICE 660-679-3380
Brooks recently celebrated her second birthday
decorated with Minnie
Mouse. Little Miss Mia
celebrated with a host of
family and friends.
Wilma Swarens enjoyed celebrating her
80th birthday on April 3
with a part at Sister’s &
Friends party Bin. This
has been a great birthday
celebration for Wilma
with family and friends.
She appreciates all who
has celebrated with her.
The Hume Alumni
planning committee met
on Monday, April 21 at
the Hume multi-purpose
room. The Hume Alumni
will be held on Saturday,
May 24 at 7 p.m. Dues
and dinner will be $12.
If you have ever attended
the Hume School, but
for some reason didn’t
get to finish you are still
welcome to come. Carrie Sutcliffe is this year’s
president for the Hume
Alumni. The next committee meeting will be
Monday, April 28 at 4
p.m. in the multi-purpose
room.
The Hume Fair Board
is looking for royalty candidates for the 2014 Annual Hume Fair and Rodeo. Prince and Princess
years old. Rodeo Queen
candidates need to be
between the ages of 12
to 19 years of age. If you
are interested just contact
any fair board member
or call 660-643-7121 or
7637.
Several women have
been enjoying an exercise group that has been
meeting on Mondays
and Thursdays at the Legion Hall at 7 p.m. This
is open to anyone who
would like to join in the
fun. There is a video that
we follow and we just ask
for a little donation to
help with the electricity.
If you have any Easter
celebrations you would
like in the paper, please
drop them by or drop
me a note. I hope everyone had a wonderful and
Phi Kappa Phi
inducts new
members
Baton Rouge, La. • The
following local residents
were initiated into The
Honor Society of Phi
Kappa Phi, the nation’s
oldest and most selective
collegiate honor society
for all academic disciplines:
Jessica Talley of Adrian initiated into University of Missouri-Kansas
City chapter.
Kurston Zeller of Rich
Hill initiated into Pittsburg State University
chapter.
Talley and Zeller are
among
approximately
32,000 students, faculty,
professional staff and
alumni to be installed
into Phi Kappa Phi each
year. Membership is by
invitation and requires
nomination and approval
by a chapter. Only the 5010 percent of seniors and
7.5 percent of juniors,
having at least 72 semester hour are eligible for
membership.
Chamber announces
2014-2015 officers
The Butler Chamber of Commerce announces its 2014-2015 board of directors
and officers:
President, Greg Mulllinax, Mullinax
Funeral Home.
1st Vice-President, Tyler Bise, Security
Bank.
2nd Vice-President, Kellie Davidson,
State Farm Insurance.
Secretary-Treasurer, Rhonda Askew,
Heartland of Willow Lane.
Jody Welston, Bates County Health
Center.
Casey Koehn, City of Butler.
Miranda Parks, Medicalodge of Butler.
Amanda Carullo, Drs. Noe, Miller &
Miller.
Peggy Buhr, Bates County Museum.
Sympathies to Ridgway family
What a beautiful day
we had to enjoy on Easter
Sunday. It started out with
the sun shining brightly for
Sunrise Services, and as the
day progressed there were
clouds, and a bit windy, but
the temperature was great.
We dodged the bullet of rain
on Easter Sunday, which the
old wives tale says would result in there being rain for
the next six Sundays. However, at this point, that may
not be a bad deal as we need
more rain around here.
We had a great turnout
for Sunrise services, breakfast, and worship services,
as there were about 80 people in attendance at church.
For the Sunrise Services
Mike Reed was our speaker,
‘RED’
all about it!
ow is the time to
plant red flowers.
First, put a container
of red salvia under your
primary feeder. Flower
nectar is 42% sugar.
Roses and geraniums do
not produce nectar in an
abundance.
N
making us give thought to
the kind of week Jesus endured just before the crucifixion and the resurrection,
all for OUR sins. Then we
had a bountiful breakfast
(thank you, ladies), followed by Worship Services.
Bro. Kevin Berry’s sermon “Change”, came from
Matthew 28: 1-10 and 1620.
The most monumental
change in history is a risen
Savior, as the resurrection
of Jesus changes everything.
Danny Emery treated us
with a piano special. He is
doing a great job. Thank
you, Danny.
Prayer list includes my
praise for progress I am
making in my recovery from
a broken leg. Just this week
the doctor has released me
to start putting weight on
my leg. It is only 10 pounds
to begin with, but up as tolerated. I am so thankful
for that. Valerie Newkirk
was with us and is feeling
much better after battling
with severe migraines. John
Culpepper is also making
progress in his health issues.
We extend our thoughts and
prayers to the Keith Ridgway family, as he passed
away Saturday. The services
for Keith were to be at 2 on
Thursday, April 24 at the
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel.
We were happy to have
Brady Black and family
with us. Brady expressed
his gratitude to God for the
blessings they have experienced in Kobe’s battle with
cancer. Kobe goes back to
MD Anderson Hospital in
Texas in June for evaluation, and our prayer is that
The final miles
Members of the famed Patriot Guard were in Butler Saturday for another solemn duty. The bikes,
from many surrounding communities, provided a military escort for the remains of Edward “Ed”
Harrison Bowden to Oak Hill Cemetery from Mullinax Funeral Home. Bowden, 71, Butler, died April
14. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam era.—News Xpress photo.
he will not have to have any
treatment, and if he does
only a minimum amount.
The Youth Group is planning a bake sale at Walmart
on Saturday, May 24. This
is to help fund their trip to
CIY this summer. Come
support these young kids.
Happy birthday was
sung to Lee Peek, and Scotty and Clair Shaull. They
have a combined 248 years
of experience. Happy Anniversary was sung for Scotty
and Clair Shaull for their
63rd wedding anniversary.
Jim and Vickie Wackerman have an anniversary
coming up next week along
with Junior and Mary Walley who will be celebrating
their 60th anniversary on
the 30th.
Terry
and
Tammy,
Brooke, Baylen Cameron
and Luke Addleman, and
Ben and Lisa and Waylon
and Wayde Cameron en-
joyed Easter Sunday dinner
at Terry’s mother, Flossie.
Then later that evening they
all came to Jim and Lois
Booth’s for Easter egg hunting and dinner with them.
Jimmy Charles Booth
was in the city on Monday
having tests as he is going to
have back surgery. Hopefully it will not be too invasive
and recovery will go well.
Easter Sunday dinner at
Mary and Junior Walley’s
included Sandy Taylor from
Weston, Mo. and her children, Nolan and Erica and
their families, Debby and
Samantha Sandejas, and
Jay, Rhonda, Conrad, and
Anna Walley.
Lee and Darlene Peek
hosted a houseful of family
on Saturday in celebration
of Lee’s 83rd birthday. A
fun day for all, and delicious
food that Darlene prepared.
Talked to Kirby Johnson and he has been keep-
ing quite busy. He has been
having some tests done at
Veterans Hospital. Hopefully they come back good.
We had Chad and Angie,
Luke and Piper Wiley, and
Ginger Vail for dinner Sunday. Afterwards the kids
had a fun time hiding Easter
eggs from each other.
Kevin and Kendra Berry
had Kevin’s Mom, Dad,
Sister, and Grandmother
spend the weekend with
them. I’m sure Tabetha got
some good spoiling over the
weekend.
The V-52 4-H Club
would like to thank everyone for their support at the
bake sale they had on Saturday. It was a great success and thank you all very
much.
Miami R-1 Board of
Education met Monday
night and the new board
members were sworn in,
and officers were elected.
Mary Limpus, President,
Molly Downs, Vice President, and Marilyn Lindsay,
Sec/Treas. Junior/Senior
Prom is coming up on May
3rd. Lots of exciting things
for these young people. The
Seniors are making the final
preparations for their trip to
Florida.
We wish everyone a
blessed week. Buckle up
and keep safe. Check on a
neighbor.
Jesus said, “All authority
in heaven and on earth has
been given to me. Therefore
go and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in
the name of the Father and
of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit, and teaching them to
obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I
am with you always, to the
very end of the age,” Matthew 28: 18-20.
A-City FBLA students to state conference
Members of the Appleton City High School Future Business Leaders of
America (FBLA) Chapter
recently attended the 2014
Missouri FBLA Leadership Conference held on
April 13, 14, and 15 in Columbia, Mo.
FBLA is a career and
technical student organization for all high school
students participating in
business programs. Over
3,760 members and advis-
ers representing 450 chapters throughout the state
met to elect state officers,
transact business of the
state chapter, participate
in leadership and career
workshops, and compete
in the state leadership
awards program.
The
2014 conference was the
largest conference in the
event’s 56 year history
Delegates representing
the Appleton City High
School FBLA in the state
competitive
leadership
awards program were:
Kylie Ackerman, Leader;
Reba Colin, Future; Taylor Fischer, Business; Cole
Heiserman, Business; Jacob Johannigmeier, Business. Winning recognition
at the state conference and
advancing to Nationals
were: Katie Parsons, Electronic Career Portfolio –
2nd place; Taylor Bock,
Taylor Fischer, Kylie Ackerman, Community Service Project – 2nd place;
Emily Bracher, Eli Engeman, Ethan Engeman,
Business Financial Plan –
4th place. Mrs. Jill Fischer
is the local chapter adviser
and accompanied the students to the conference.
The seven event winners will be competing at
the National Leadership
Conference in Nashville,
Tenn., June 29-July 3.
Front row (from left): Katie Parsons, Reba Colin, Taylor Bock, Emily Bracher, Taylor Fischer. Back
row: Cole Heiserman, Jacob Johannigmeier, Eli Engeman, Ethan Engeman, Kylie Ackerman.—Courtesy of Jill Fischer, Business Education instructor.
Parker McGuire,
Eagle Scout
Parker McGuire, a junior at Blue Valley West
High School, obtained the rank of Eagle Scout.
He began his Scouting adventure as a Tiger
Cub with Pack 31 in Overland Park, Kan. As
a Cub Scout he advanced through the ranks
and earned his Arrow of Light in March 2008.
He then joined Troop 37 and was tapped out as
an Ordeal member of the Order of the Arrow in
2011. Parker designed and constructed shelving for Spofford House in Kansas City as his
Eagle Scout project. He is the son of Brad and
Desni McGuire of Overland Park, grandson of
Bill and Julie McGuire of Belton (formerly of
Butler) and great-grandson of Ann Taylor of
Butler.—Submitted.
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