Police stifle burglary/drug caper

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BUTLER POLICE Patrolman Mark Frost (left)
and Detective Wayne Schraml with most of
the loot recovered in the recent burglaries of
apartments in the Inn Building on the Butler
square.—Staff photo.
Police stifle burglary/drug caper
Most goods stolen
from Inn Building
apartments recovered
Where it
happened
The News Xpress
Quick and thorough investigative action
by Butler Police led to the arrest of three
area subjects allegedly linked to thefts of
personal belongings from four third floor
apartments in the Inn Building on the Butler square. A fourth subject in the group
faces felony drug charges.
“Excellent police work, excellent,” said
Chief Jerry Boyd in naming patrolman
Mark Frost and detective Wayne Schraml
as the lead investigators. “They broke this
case wide open.”
Four top floor apartments
in the Inn Building
on the square were
illegally entered about
two weeks ago with much
of the contents stolen.
Staff photo
SUSPECTS ARE IN CUSTODY
Taken into custody just two weeks after the
thefts were:
Daniel Ray Ball II, 22, George Allen McKee,
27, both allegedly from Montrose, Mo.; and Joseph
Robert Spencer, 42, Butler, Mo. All are charged
with felony burglary in the second degree/stealing
over $500. Bonds are set at $20,000 each.
Casandra L. Hood, 28, Montrose, Mo., charged
with possession of a controlled substance; bond,
$20,000.
Rapid Developments
Chief Boyd said Frost and Schraml developed
Ball, McKee and Spencer as possible suspects as
they began piecing tips and crucial related information together. Then last Wednesday, Nov. 7,
•SEE PAGE 3
Statement from the Mayor
On behalf of the City of Butler and the residents
of our town, I want to commend the Butler Police
Department for its fast and professional response
to the recent string of burglaries at the Inn Building, particularly officer Mark Frost and detective
Wayne Schraml who were in charge of the investigation. Four arrests were made and much of the
stolen property has been recovered. All involved
in this successful operation are deserving of our
respect and thanks for a job so well done—as they
continue to “Protect and Serve.”—Don Malan,
Mayor.
Ball
Hood
McKee
Spencer
Christmas parade shaping up
The Butler Chamber
of Commerce is excited
to announce this year’s
annual Christmas parade will be Saturday
evening, Dec. 1. The
procession will line up
at 5 in the south parking lot of the Butler
High School. Judging
will take place in des-
Saturday, December 1
ignated sections of the
lot promptly at 5:30. If
you do not make judging, please feel free to
still participate in the
parade.
The parade will leave
the school at 6 and make
its way to the square, lin-
ing up on the east side
of Fulton street facing
north to head out for the
square.
Groups, clubs, organizations, bands and
choirs are invited to be
a part of the festivities.
The parade theme this
year is “The Songs and
Sounds of Christmas.”
There will be other
activities before the parade begins such as the
crowning of the Little
Miss Snowflake and Mr.
Jack Frost contestants,
a lighting ceremony,
•SEE PAGE 3
2 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, November 16, 2012
Memories concert
The New Entertainers home talent group is
presenting a night of musical memories Saturday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Our Old High
School Gym in Butler. Instrumental, vocal and
ensemble groups are tuned up and ready. Performers include Pat Friederich, the Dodds family singers, Kathy Huenefeld and Mollie Griffith,
The Disciple Sisters of the Christian Church,
Renee Burton, Kaylee Wix, Jenny McGuire,
Denise Hagberg, Suzanne Johanninmeier and
Bates County Nostalgia Band. Donations at the
door. All proceeds to Child Abuse Center.
Views from the past...
Ladies Night Out
The Butler Chamber of Commerce again
presents its Ladies Night Out promotion this
Monday from 5 to 8. Participating businesses
will be offering an array of gift merchandise for
your shopping convenience. Various specials are
advertised in this week’s Xchanger.
Community Blood Drive
An individual within the area that Community Blood Center serves needs a blood transfusion every four minutes. That individual could
be your friend, neighbor, or family member.
Please help save lives in the community by
giving blood at the Bates County Community
Blood Drive Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 3 to 7
p.m. inside the Butler Elks Lodge at 1000 Elks
Drive, Butler. To make an appointment you may
go online to www.esavealifenow.org and use
Sponsor Code bateselks. You may also contact
Terry Agnew at 660-424-0919.
A few cookbooks left
The Memories of Mom Team has a limited
number of Relay for Life cookbooks for sale.
The cookbook has around 400 recipes from
local cooks. The book would make a wonderful Christmas gift. All proceeds from the sale
of the books will be used for cancer research.
Books are $8.50. To get your copy call Karen at
660-679-3796, Sharon at 660-679-6277 or stop
by the Public Administrator office at 108 East
Ft. Scott in Butler. The steering committee is in
the process of planning the 2013 Relay. If you
would like to join the committee, start a team,
make a donation or be part of the entertainment, call the above members for more information.—Karen Berry, Memories of MOM Team
Captain.
Butler Police activity report
Lieutenant Randy Beshore
November 6
Officers responded to: Vandalism 1400 block of
N Orange. Harassment complaint 300 block of W
Ft. Scott. Animal complaint 400 block of S Main.
November 7
Officers responded to: Recovered stolen property 300 block of W Ohio. 200 block of N Havannah
recovered stolen property. Disturbance 100 block
of N Orange. Animal complaint 400 block of Lee.
Walk in theft report.
November 8
Officers responded to: Fight, Dakota and Havannah. Disturbance 300 block of W Ohio. Warrant
service 300 block of S Main.
November 9
Officers responded to: Well being check Fran
apartments. Fight 800 block of S Birch. Disturbance
400 block of E Jefferson. Alarm high school. Disturbance 200 block of N Havannah. Prowler 100 block
of S Austin.
November 10
Officers responded to: Disturbance 100 block of
S Orange. Harassment report 400 block of E Jefferson. Theft report 400 block of S Mechanic. Property
damage 800 blcok of W Grove.
November 11
Officers responded to: Fight at Alley Bar. Medical assist 100 block of S Orange. Medical assist 500
block of W Howard. Theft report 800 block of W
Ohio. 911 medical 300 block of S Delaware. Alarm
Fran apartments. Theft Pine and Havannah.
November 12
Officers responded to: Break in 300 block of N
Havannah. Harassment 300 block of N Main. Disturbance, hospital ER. Animal complaint 800 block
of S High.
Sheriff’s Office report
Communications Officer Blain Baldwin
November 5
Power outage, Adrian. MVA, Adrian. C&I
driving, Amoret. Traffic stop, Butler, subject arrested for operating a motor vehicle in a careless
and imprudent manner. Check well being, Adrian.
November 6
Suicidal threats/attempt, Butler. Animal at
large, Butler. Theft, Appleton City, re: deputies
took a report re: tampering with a motor vehicle
and theft of diesel and gasoline from rural Amsterdam. Theft, Amsterdam, re: executed an arrest on
Ashley L. Jeffries in Butler. Speak to officer, Butler. Animal at large, Butler. C&I driving, Butler.
Civil situation, Hume. Fire, Amoret. Check well
being, Adrian. Juvenile problem, Hume, re: took
report of trespassing in Hume area; no charges
filed at this time.
November 7
MVA, Amsterdam. Stranded motorist, Adrian. Domestic, rural Butler. Fraud/identity theft,
Tense times
The Kenneth Hill residence sets in the background south of the K-10 Minutemen II missile silo near
Amsterdam...150 of the Missiles dotted the West Central Missouri countryside (said to have been one
of the largest concentration of silos in the U.S.) making it likely to be attacked in the event of nuclear
outbreak during the tense 1960s.—Tim Erickson.
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Rain moves Veterans’
Day observance inside
to Elks Lodge Hall
D
ay long rains Sunday forced the cancellation of the traditional Veterans Day service
near the World War I Doughboy Statue on
the courthouse yard hosted by the James P.
Arnold American Post 46.
However the Bates County Elks Lodge Veterans
Day dinner and program hosted a large crowd.
The Legion thanks Russ Thompson and the Butler High School Band for their dedication and effort.
The band was ready and willing to be there with their
special music. “They never let us down, even on Sunday?” said the Legion Post membership.
A special thank you to the Elks Lodge for the wonderful dinner of turkey, ham and all the fixings, which
was great. Approximately 100 veterans and family
Rich Hill. Speak to officer, Butler. Speak to officer, Hume. Assault, re: officers responded to an
assault that occurred earlier in rural Rich Hill.
Fraud/identity theft, re: report of a credit card
that has been fraudulently used in Bates County. Traffic stop, Adrian, driver issued citation for
driving while revoked. Speak to officer, re: gunshots heard in Amoret.
November 8
Theft, Passaic, re: officers responded to a domestic in progress; one male subject place on a 12
hour detox. Agency assist, Butler. Disturbance,
Adrian. Extra patrol, Butler. Suspicious activity,
Rich Hill. Agency assist, Butler Police Department in recovering several stolen items in Butler
city limits. Check well being, Adrian. Wanted
subject, re: deputies executed an arrest warrant
on Michael L. Rumpeltes in Butler. Civil stand
by, Amoret. MVA, Butler. Speak to officer, Butler.
Warrant execution, Butler, re: assisted Butler Police in executing an arrest warrant at 205 West Atkinson; Vincent L. Jones arrested on active Bates
County warrant. Disturbance in progress, Rich
Hill. Agency assist, Ballard. Suspicious activity,
Adrian.
November 9
Speak to officer, Amsterdam. Suspicious activity. Amsterdam. Property damage, Appleton City.
Littering, Passaic, re: illegal dumping in rural
Butler area. Animal at large, Butler. Theft, Urich,
re: deputies responded to Settle’s Ford area of
Urich re: theft of tree sand. Vandalism, Amsterdam. Traffic stop, Adrian, re: citation for failing
to register motor vehicle. Traffic stop, Rich Hill.
Check well being, Adrian. Thefts, Adrian. Check
well being, Butler.
November 10
Leave without pay, Rich Hill. Theft, stolen vehicle in rural Butler area. Controlled burn, Butler.
Disturbance, harassing messages, Rockville area.
Domestic, Adrian. Animal at large, Drexel. Traffic stop, deputies issued citations to a driver out
of Adrian.
November 11
Agency assist, Amsterdam. Animal at large,
Butler. Domestic disturbance, Amsterdam. Animal neglect, Butler. Animal at large, Butler.
RICH HILL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Nov. 6: Juvenile problem.
Nov. 7: Fraud; suspicious activity; C&I.
Nov. 9: Loud music.
Nov. 10: Assault; assault.
members were served.
Much appreciation to Walmart for the “comment
flag” doughnuts and coffee. The Legion also thanks
1st Sgt. Joseph Lindley from Whiteman AFB for
speaking after the meal.
In God We Trust—James P. Arnold Post 46, Emil
Schwander, Commander.
••••
Lindley’s Speech
Good morning, I want to thank you all for coming out and for inviting me to your town. I am MSgt
Joseph Lindley, I am from Haysville, Kansas and currently stationed at Whiteman AFB. I am married to
Darcie and we have one son named Hunter. I have
been serving in the Air Force for about 13 and a half
years. I was asked to speak about Veteran’s Day
and what it means. I think that the best way to start
is by looking at the holiday itself.
Today some might see Veteran’s Day as just another day off work, or just another National Holiday. In my opinion this could not be further from
the truth, this holiday was established after many
years of hard work and determination, all in an effort to recognize our veterans.
It started when President Wilson decided to honor those who died during World War I, and in 1919
on November 11th Armistice Day was celebrated
for the first time. Just nine years after that Congress
established Armistice Day as a national holiday.
This was well and good until Raymond Weeks, a
World War II veteran, thought that Armistice Day
should celebrate all veterans. He petitioned many
people, including Gen. Eisenhower, with hopes of
getting his idea approved. Then in 1954 with the
help of U.S. Rep. Ed Rees from Kansas, legislation
was approved to change Armistice Day to Veteran’s
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News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, November 16, 2012
Apartment house at 312 West Ohio—three arrests, stolen property recovered.—Staff photo.
Apartment house at 209 North Havannah—one arrest, meth lab seized, stolen property recovered.—Staff photo.
•Police stifle burglary/drug caper
the officers traveled to Cedar County, Mo., where
an interview with a contact led to the location of
McKee and Hood who as it turned out were at
an apartment at 312 West Ohio Street in Butler
where Ball was visiting with the occupant. The
threesome was arrested without incident.
In this apartment officers found one of the
weapons stolen at the Inn on a table. Two of the
suspects were wearing clothing that was stolen
from the Inn also. Other stolen goods were found
at that location.
This phase of the operation was strengthened
by the arrest of Spencer at an apartment house
at 209 North Havannah Street occupied by a female friend. Seized at this dwelling were a methamphetamine lab and additional items stolen at
the Inn.
Deputy’s Gear Taken
Chief Boyd said one of the target apartments
was rented by a Bates County sheriff ’s deputy.
Stolen were two of his badges, handcuffs, bulletresistant vest, boots, gun scope, binoculars, CDs,
flashlights, high dollar knives, pepper spray can-
•Veterans’ Day
FROM PAGE 2
Day and to celebrate all of our nation’s veterans.
The term Hero is often given to warriors, though
many never accept the moniker. Others on the other
hand use it quite freely. In fact I served under one
Command Chief Master Sergeant who would greet
every military person he met with a warm “Hey
hero....” For the most part, veterans are a humble
group. If you speak with them, they will say things
such as “I was just doing my part” or “I just did
want anyone else would have done.”
Veterans come from all walks of life, and after their service go on to do a variety of different
things; but, one thing connects them all. That one
thing is the “Unlimited Liability Clause.” It is this
one thing that transcends all other traits to connect
every veteran.
If you have never heard the term before, let
me explain. The unlimited liability clause is each
veteran’s blank check, written and signed to the
United States of America. The blank check can be
redeemed for any amount up to and including the
signer’s life. That is a very unique clause, not many
jobs ask that you be willing to lay down your life for
the company; I am not sure very many companies
could find workers if they did! However still, people
sign up and swear an oath each day to do just that,
protect our country and our ideals, when and where
it is needed.
As most know we have an all volunteer force today, this has not always been the case, and yet still
without any coercion we still have the most powerful and dominating military in the world. In fact, no
other country has the capabilities to do what we do
every day.
Our strengths and successes today would not be
possible if not for the veterans, who sacrificed before us. From our very first Minute Men, responding to the calls of freedom from oppression, to the
new Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen of today, they have made this dream of America possible. They have made possible the freedom of life,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and for that
they are all heroes.
I am frequently asked what should we do to
thank veterans, what should we give them? I think
nisters and other law enforcement equipment.
As more of the loot was turned in at police
headquarters for a monumental inventory, two
long tables were piled with clothing and shoes
stuffed into large bags, a .38 special and two
.45 caliber handguns, miscellaneous household
goods—even a lamp shade— along with methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia including syringes, baggies and scales plus a quantity of prescription drugs.
“We are confident virtually all of the stolen
goods have been recovered except for a computer,” Boyd said.
Spencer Back in the News
As reported in the News Xpress last March,
Joseph Robert Spencer was arrested by Butler
police following a citizen complaint that a subject matching his description was cursing and
staggering around in traffic in an apparent intoxicated condition at the intersection of Ohio and
Fulton streets. When approached, it was reported
Spencer attempted to struggle with officers Jerret
Wheatley and Jim Wheatley and became more
that most of them will agree with me that we don’t
ask you to give us anything more that a fair shake.
Remember that some veterans have had experiences so disturbing that some folks choose to not even
imagine. There are men and women out there,
possibly here today, who have nightmares; they
have flashbacks and can be easily startled. More
people with these problems leave the service and
come home to us each day. What do they ask for
us? They ask to be treated just as we treat everyone
else, with dignity and compassion. Some have injuries you can see, others are harder to see, but all
are real. This is what Veteran’s Day is about, it is
about remembering the sacrifice of a small group
of Americans, the one percent who served, or are
serving now. Do yourself a favor and go talk to a
veteran, ask him or her to tell you their story. No
not every veteran can tell you about storming the
beaches of Normandy, or surviving the attack of
Pearl Harbor, but they all can give you a glimpse
into what life was like for them. However, these
stories are being lost every date; just last week I
saw a figure that 1,000 WWII veterans are lost to
us each week. Their stories are the story of America, and once they are gone the stories are all we
have left. It is the personal correspondence that
gives the best look into the past.
As I close I am reminded of a couple of songs.
The first one is Johnny Cash’s Ragged Old Flag; it
reminds me that our country will live on long after
I am done serving in the military and as Mr. Cash
put it “I’m mighty proud of that ragged old flag!”
The second is from Aaron Lewis’ song Country
Boy; he says “two flags fly above my land that really sum up how I feel, one is the colors that fly
high and proud the red, the white, the blue; the
other one’s got a rattlesnake with a simple statement made, don’t tread on me is what it says and
I’ll take that to my grave.” Those two songs just
seem to say a lot to me on Veteran’s Day.
I would like to thank you for allowing me to
come out and speak here today. It is an honor and
a privilege.
•Parade
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Night Time Parade
Sponsored by the Butler Area Chamber of Commerce
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performance of the Pop
Chorus—and a community church service.
Specific times will
be available closer to
parade time. If inclement weather cancels the
parade, it will be announced by 2 p.m. on
Butler radio KMAM/
KMOE radio 92.1. No
Santas, please.
If you have any questions or for more information call Jennifer at
the Chamber office, 6793380.
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abusive when booked at the jail.
At the time, Spencer was rooming at the Inn
Building where he was employed in maintenance.
It was learned that Spencer was wanted in
Moniteau County, Mo., for the shooting death
of his girlfriend near California, Mo., in 2002.
He was charged with first degree murder and
armed criminal action and transported there to
stand trial.
Chief Boyd said Spencer was acquitted on the
murder charge and made his way back to Butler
where he again roomed at the Inn. Reportedly
he worked briefly as a cook at Angelo’s Italian
Restaurant in Butler.
Boyd said there was no sign of forced entry to
any of the apartments at the Inn, leaving the assumption at this point that someone had illegally
accessed keys.
The chief said the investigation remains active
with further possible arrests pending at this time.
The Bates County Sheriff ’s Office assisted
Butler Police in this investigation.
New DARE officer
for Butler R-5
Butler Police Patrolman Victor Correa has been
appointed by the City of Butler to be the new
DARE officer this year. Correa will begin Drug
Abuse Resistance Education training in January
after which he will conduct the 10-week course
for Butler R–5 fifth graders. He said he is very
pleased to be working with the students in this
important program.—Staff photo.
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A tasty twist on turkey leftovers
(Family Features) • When you’re planning your big
turkey dinner, the one thing you want to be sure to do
is get a turkey big enough for some delicious leftovers.
While turkey sandwiches are good, there’s a lot more
you can do with this tasty bird.
Breakfast or Brunch — Wake the family up to a
hearty breakfast casserole that’s a creamy blend of turkey, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, cheese and
hash browns. It has a crunchy topping with a surprise
ingredient; and you can finish it off with a dollop of
fresh and flavorful Wholly Guacamole. Make it ahead
of time so all you have to do is pop it into the oven in
the morning.
Quick Turkey Tidbits
Need some more inspiration for turkey leftovers?
Try one of these easy snack ideas:
Turkey nachos — Shredded turkey, peppers, onions, black olives and cheese on lime-flavored nacho
chips. Top with chunky guac, salsa or sour cream.
Turkey bites — Top your favorite crackers with a
little turkey and a slice of pepper Jack cheese. Microwave until the cheese starts to melt. Add a dollop of
salsa or guac.
Mini mexi-pizzas — Split an English muffin, and
spread a little salsa on each half. Top with turkey and
shredded cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly. Top with
a dollop of sour cream or guac.
Turkey Potato Cheesy Breakfast Casserole
Serves: 8
2 cups cubed turkey
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1 - 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup
Fr. Tom Hermes with St. Mary’s First Quarter Honor Roll Students.
1/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 bag (30 ounces) frozen hash brown potatoes,
thawed
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 cup corn flake cereal
1 cup Wholly Guacamole
In mixing bowl, combine turkey, sour cream, soup,
milk, 1/2 cup cheese, hash browns and onion.
Spread in bottom of 2 quart dish (greased).
Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 1 hour.
Add additional 1/2 cup of cheese and corn flake
cereal, and bake another 5 to 10 minutes until bubbly
and slightly browned.
Let cool for 10 minutes and serve with a dollop of
Wholly Guacamole.
Around Bates County...
•Reports of social gatherings, club meetings, events of interest
Farmettes
elect new
officers
The Foster Farmettes
and their spouses met on
Nov. 8 at the Lions Club
building in Rich Hill for
the annual turkey dinner.
After Pat Swickhamer
gave the blessing, hostesses Ruth Wheatley and
Roberta Sage served up a
fabulous feast of turkey,
dressing, mashed potatoes,
gravy, cheesy corn, hot
rolls, apple salad, chocolate crunch cake, pumpkin
roll and pecan pie. They
were assisted by Miss Avery, who was a big help to
her Grandma Ruth. We
were surprised to see a new
addition to the back of the
building where the Lions
can now barbecue under a
covered patio. We all took
home lovely Thanksgiving plaques as favors too.
Thanks ladies you do such
a great job on this and we
know it is a lot of work.
Roll call was our favorite sayings. Some of us
have had to clean those
up due to little ears being
around. You know you
say it too much when they
tell you about it. We had
every kind of saying from
“my word” to “whatever”
and “Oh ____!” or “it
won’t matter 100 years
from now!” Pat read us
a story of how children
write the endings to common sayings. Their version: It’s always darkest
before: Daylight Saving
Time. If you lie down
with dogs you will: stink in
the morning.
It was decided to “up”
the contributions to the
Food Pantry and the Salvation Army this year. We
understand that all funds
will go to help people in
the Bates County area.
Checkbook keeper Carol
Parker says we are fortunate to have extra funds
this year to help out. Not
so long ago funds were
hard to come by. One
member reported that
Monsanto has given a sizeable donation to the Bates
County Food Pantry to
help with their move, and
the Harvester’s truck has
been seen in the area frequently. The need is great
this year.
We elected new officers.
Norma Lea Mellenbruch
is the new President, Vice
president is Kay Swickhamer, and the others will
remain the same. Ex President Lorinda O’Rear did
a fine job and says it was
a breeze with all the good
help she had. Pam Wing-
ate, second vice president
and cupcake advisor, photographer and book maker
Cheryl Tillery, flag carrier
Joan Perdue and bus driver
Ruth Wheatley are still on
the job, thank goodness.
We sang “He’s got
the Whole World in his
Hands” led with gusto
by Song Leader Roberta
Sage then planned an outing in December to see
Christmas lights and have
dinner. Some of the members are going to Branson
during the holidays to see
the lights. We wonder
how the resort city will
get through the season
this year without Andy.
We expect Pat Boone and
his daughter Debby will
take over if they are not
too busy selling walk in
bathtubs and facelifts on
TV. Game Leader Sandra
Robb did not disappoint
with a quiz about old time
cowboys, their sidekicks
and western songs. Who
out there remembers Lash
Larue, Rex Allen, or Johnny Mack Brown? How
about sidekicks Soapy
Ates, Arkansas Slim, or
Cannonball Taylor? Or
the words to “Back in the
Saddle Again” or “that
Silver Haired Daddy of
Mine”? Our spouses had
no trouble with this quiz.
We are looking forward
to seeing the Rich Hill
Christmas this Saturday
and the winner of the Cupcake Wars. Our next meeting is in December at Pat’s
and we are to bring a new,
unwrapped toy to give
to Moss House children.
Have a Thankful Thanksgiving and remember: He’s
got the whole wide world
in His hands.–Reported.
Deer season opens with a bang
The Ballard 4-H met
at the Ballard School
on Wednesday, Nov. 7.
Lane Oerke called the
meeting to order. Pledges were led by Kale Oerke
and Lane Oerke. There
were 22 members and
13 adults present. Final
project forms were turned
in. The club discussed
sponsoring the Community Food Pantry. Tara
Vermillion attended the
Recognition Celebration
for Bates County on Sunday, Nov. 4. Awards were
passed out that were given to Ballard, including a
Service to Communities
Recognition Award. The
highlight of the evening
was eating Thanksgiving
dinner. The next meeting
will be on Wednesday,
Dec. 5 at 7 with Clover
Kids starting at 6. That
night they will have the
drawing for the CVA
black powder rifle donated by Sporting Supply in
Harrisonville.
Elaine
Engelhardt
and sister Linda Jagels
lunched together at Subway on Friday. Coordinating work schedules
are far and few between,
so nice to have a chance
to catch up on happenings.
The hunter’s breakfast
for Brice Eidson on Nov.
10 was a huge success.
A big thank you goes
out to Yoss Thriftway
in Adrian and Appleton
City, Ballard Grill, Coun-
try Mart, Heritage Tractor, Jim Raysik, Jill Hill,
Pam Hill, all of the 4-H
families and everyone
else accidentally omitted
for donating food, their
time and supplies that
made the event possible.
The Ballard 4-H would
also like to thank the 418
guests that made their
way out to Ballard to get
their breakfast, and the
Ballard School for the use
of the gym. Brice was
even feeling well enough
to put in a small appearance that day!
The Veterans Day program was well attended
at the school on Friday,
there were 36 veterans
present.
Tod and Sterling Umsttatd were down on Friday night to stay with
Jennie Umstattd, then
went deer hunting on Saturday morning. Sterling
Umstattd and Russell
Rowland enjoyed eating
at the 4-H hunters breakfast. Maesyn Umstattd
joined her dad, Tod, on
Saturday for more deer
hunting. Lisa Umstattd
and Jordan Brewer came
to Jennie’s on Sunday,
then all ate lunch together at Ballard Grill.
Heartland of Willow
Lane, 416 S. High St.
Butler, will be having a
bake sale on Nov. 19 from
10 a.m. until they sell out
of goodies. All proceeds
will be donated to help
cover medical expenses
of Brice Eidson.
There will be a Scholar
Bowl meet at Sheldon
starting at 5 p.m. on
Monday, Nov. 19.
Basketball will play at
Kingsville at 6 p.m. on
Tuesday, Nov. 20.
Thanksgiving
break
for Ballard Students will
be Wednesday, Nov. 21Friday, Nov. 23.
Mingo Club will meet
on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at
11:30 at the Ballard Grill.
All news for next week
needs to be turned in to
me by Sunday, Nov. 19
evening, otherwise it will
not be in the article until
the week after Thanksgiving.
Bill and Celia Engelhardt traveled to Butler from Broken Arrow,
Okla., on Friday morning. They picked up his
sister Helen Hill and with
lunch from Subway, journeyed on to the Ballard
area to visit Kenneth and
Anna Lou Engelhardt.
The siblings spent hours
reminiscing of years gone
by.
Grandson
Hayden
spent Friday night with
Steve and Elaine Engelhardt so mom Charity could help with the
Eidson fundraiser on
Saturday. Hayden and
Grampy had fun catching
up on their play time. On
Sunday afternoon Steve
and Elaine went over and
played cards with Ken-
Senior Center
Menu Schedule
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Chef’s Salad available daily
as alternative to menu items.
NOVEMBER
Monday, 19: Homestyle
burger w/onion, chicken Alfredo w/noodles, spinach,
carrots, black eyed peas,
wheat roll, chocolate pudding w/topping.
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Day. Baked chicken, liver
‘n onions, oriental vegeta-
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Honor roll students
at St. Mary’s
The PTO Chili and Soup Supper was a big success! The
soups were delicious and everyone had fun playing the carnival
games. The parents worked very hard at making and serving
the supper and the upper grade students helped by clearing tables and serving drinks. Thanks to everyone who helped make
this event so successful.
St. Mary’s would like to congratulate the students who
worked so hard during the first quarter to make the Honor
Roll. Principal’s List (All A’s): Drew Bailey, Taylor Rohaus,
and Parker Klass. A Honor Roll (A Average): Andrew Cecil,
Adam Lewis, Lance Swaters, and Terry Snethen. B Honor Roll
(B Average) Zach Kurzweil, Justin Swigart, William Bradford,
and Jody Dines.
The Preschool and Kindergarten students have been hard
at work this week, but we did take some time to have a little
Halloween fun on Wednesday. In Phonics, we learned about
the letter Gg. In Religion students learned about the meaning
behind Halloween and All Saints Day. Our theme this week
was Halloween. In Reading, we finished our unit about shadows, and will begin a new unit next week. We also talked more
about rhyming words. Concepts covered in Math this week
were acting out story problems using pennies, identifying time
to the hour, ordinal position to fourth, and showing time to the
hour on a clock.
The 1st graders read “Dudley the Donkey” and “Cooking
Supper”. They enjoyed these books and also did partner reading with the 2nd grade students. In Math, the 1st grade are
continuing their work on addition facts and have begun work
on subtraction facts. The 2nd graders finished reading Corduroy, and have finished their comprehension sheets and their
vocabulary activities that accompanied this story. They also
wrote about what they would do if they had bought Corduroy
and taken him to their home. In Math class they are studying
fractions and continuing to work on counting money and in
making change. In Religion, the class studied about All Saints
Day, and how all of us can work towards being a saint by being good, kind, caring, and following rules. We have begun to
replace our black cat and spider decorations with pilgrims and
turkeys as we move on to another season.
The 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are becoming such better
readers and writers! We’ve been discussing summarizing and
continually stop to summarize what we’ve read. We’re continuing to develop character traits for the students in our class
read aloud book, Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea. In Social
Studies, we are completing our study of Ancient Egypt. In Religion, we’re continuing our study of the parts of Mass with the
Liturgy of the Word. We’ve been developing our study skills
through the use of notes, flashcards, and daily review of the
information we’ve learned! Grades 3-5 have begun plants and
animals this week in science. We have studied the needs of
plants and have done several experiments on sprouting seeds
in different manners and conditions. The kids seem to love
the hands-on experiments! In math we are moving aggressively
into multiplication, at different levels for all three grades. We
are also continuing in fractions, rounding and elapsed time.
Grades 6-8 are studying prime factor trees and least common multiple and greatest common factor in math. We continue to work on fractions and angles, but multiplication, division,
fractions and factors are high on our list. We continue our study
skills unit and are beginning the writing process as it relates
to science, to prepare them for the upcoming science fair. Vocabulary and definitions continue to be emphasized with their
spelling words. I would like them to not only know how to spell
the word, but what it means and how to use it in context. In science, we continue to study all aspects of the weather and how
it works. In social studies, we have reached the equal rights
movement, and amendments to the original constitution. The
6th, 7th, and 8th graders have completed Unit 1 in Religion,
which focused on the life of Jesus during his time on Earth.
We will be starting Unit 2, which focuses on the many roles
Jesus has. In English, we are completing Unit 1, which focused
on the Sentence and will be starting Unit 2, which talks about
nouns.
neth and Anna Lou. The
gals mopped up on the
guys and are ready for a
re-match.
Until next week, take
care and God Bless!
bles, peas, baked potato,
wheat roll, butterscotch
squares.
Wednesday,
21:
Chicken fried steak, chili,
mashed potatoes w/gravy,
mixed vegetables, cabbage, wheat bread, chocolate cake.
Thursday, 22: Hopkins
family Thanksgiving.
Friday, 23: Closed.
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EVERY WEEK!
We would like to thank
the staffs of Adrian Manor and Crossroads Hospice
for their excellent and loving care of
Marjorie Louise Harris
during her stay and passing; the Adrian United
Methodist Church for their compassionate
support; Reverend Chris Snyder for his words of
comfort; ladies of the Adrian United Methodist
Church for the excellent food and dinner; Atkinson
Funeral Home for their gracious and considerate
service; our friends and relatives for the prayers,
concerns and memorial contributions during this
time of our grief and sorrow.
Carl Harris and Family
SOCIAL SCENE/PEOPLE
Not so bad after all
O
n a frigid and rainy
Sunday last week, my
family and I came home
from church to a dark and chilly
house. Our power had gone off
while we were gone.
We found out later that many
neighborhoods in Belton were
without power for much of the
day and nobody, including the
electric company, seemed to
have an explanation. Though
it was rainy, it was not icy or
stormy, and the areas that were
dark seemed random and unconnected.
My afternoon plans had
included working on a magazine
article, making Chex mix, doing
laundry and baking cookies with
the kids…all of which required
electricity.
INSTEAD, MY HUSBAND,
Chris, lit a fire in the fireplace
and we all curled up with books,
magazines and the Sunday
paper. After a while, the kids retreated to their bedrooms to play
school and their own version of
indoor football (using a tennis
ball).
I clipped coupons while Chris
dozed on the couch. Our two
puppies curled up by the fire and
our aloof cat found a cozy spot
Tisha’s
Topics
Tisha Foley
in the basement for his four-hour
nap.
The power was out all afternoon, and when Chris awoke he
announced that it was time for
hot cocoa (for the kids) and coffee (for us).
How did he heat the water?
On the gas grill on the deck, of
course. We enjoyed our beverages, then Chris and the kids read
some more and I scrapbooked.
I WAS THINKING how
quaint it all was, how we sort of
set aside our busy lives and got
back to the basics. No electronics, just good books and simple
toys.
Around five o’clock, though,
it started to get dark…and cold…
and I really needed to finish up
my article…and the kids were
getting a little short with each
other.
And then a sobering thought
hit me. I thought, “How self-
centered we are.”
I thought about the millions
of people on the East Coast who
were in the path of Superstorm
Sandy and were without power
for days on end. At this writing,
35,000 people are still without
power, more than two weeks
after the storm hit.
More than two weeks in the
cold and dark.
LIVES WERE LOST, homes
were destroyed, emergency
workers labored around the
clock, tempers flared, looters
hit the streets, utility workers
are still working desperately to
restore power….the stories go on
and on. Damage is estimated to
be in the billions of dollars.
Our power was out for about
six hours, and we rejoiced when
it came back on. Life returned to
normal: we warmed up leftover
pizza, tuned in to the football
games on TV and fired up the
computer.
I thought about all the people
who no longer have these “luxuries” that all of us tend to take
for granted.
I said a prayer for them and
asked forgiveness for our selfishness.
Plenty of action in cup cake wars
It was a warm 75 degree day for opening deer
season on Saturday. After the much needed rain
on Sunday temperatures
are feeling more like
November this evening.
Deer hunting will probably pick up speed in the
morning.
Ronnie Fischer is
spending the week deer
hunting with Jake and
Diane Wohlgemuth. He
is also spending time with
his sister Terry Heiman
and Chas in Rockville.
The women got out
on Saturday morning to
take in Rich Hill Country Christmas. The old
gym was full of crafts
and baked goods. The
V.B.’s Book Club enjoyed
having a Cupcake Wars
in the cafeteria on Saturday. Tina Rapp and I
of Rockville was among
12 teams who made 24
different cupcakes. The
cupcakes were judged on
appearance, tasting samples, and different sales.
Food Fair sponsored the
event. Sharon Tourtillott
and Kay Wetter with the
help of Bonnie Teel was
in charge of the booth
and planning. Some of
the delicious cupcakes
were: Key Lime, Lattice
topped M&M’s, Sunflowers with lady bugs on top,
Peppermint with snowmen, pumpkin streusel,
strawberry, and Tina and
Paulette’s Peanut Butter
Fluff with chocolate ganauche filling, and Guiness Chocolate Cupcakes
with chocolate ganauche
filling and Irish Cream
Frosting. The first place
winner was: Omega Epsilon of Appleton City,
Second Place winner:
Pink Pots, Rhonda Cooper and Amanda Buesing,
and Third Place: Mindi
Laubach of Pleasanton.
First place was $100, second was $50, and third
place $25. Money raised
by the V.B.’s will go to
Rich Hill benefits for the
community. It was lots
of fun. Thanks for your
patronage and for the
bakers who had a blast.
Happy Birthday to
Leroy Bracher who hit
the 85 mark. His lovely
daughters Michelle and
Melanie plastered it all
over Facebook on the
computer for all to know.
Happy Birthday Neighbor!
Donald Fischer was
released
from
Ellett
Memorial Hospital on
Thursday. He is now in
his apartment at Residential Living. Ruth Rapp
moved to a private room
on Thursday.
Darlene Fischer visited
her cousins and friends at
the Appleton City Manor
on Sunday. Ruth Rapp,
Donald Fischer, Marvin
You Can Help
and Velda Jagels, Norvin
Schenker, Arnold Marquardt, Betty Klinksick,
Mrs. Steiner. Pastor Harold of Trinity Lutheran
Church gave the church
service at 3 p.m. Paulette
Rapp and John Marquradt were also guests. Everyone enjoyed Darlene’s
visit so much.
We extend our sincere
sympathy to Beth and
Trevor Fischer and family at the death of Beth’s
father Rusty Bowman of
North Kansas City. It
was so tragic and unexpected. We send our love
and prayers at this difficult time for family and
friends.
Krista Fischer Greenlee of Wentzville, Mo.,
was honored with a baby
shower given by her sister April Fischer Brown.
The beautiful shower was
given at the Bailey House
in Appleton City. Krista
received many nice and
useful gifts. The baby is
due in December just in
time to be the best Christmas gift ever. Cupcakes,
nuts and mints, and
punch was served. The
guests had a delightful
time.
The Rich Hill Memorial Library had their
monthly book club on
Thursday night. Leanne
Ferguson, Becky Robb,
Janet Dale, Sharon Tourtillott, and Ellen Bell were
present. Dixie Glynn was
the leader for the questions of the Bird Sisters.
The book for December
is Christmas Harmony.
Those planning to attend
are to bring a Christmas
goodie to share with the
group. The first Thursday of December will be
meeting night at 7 p.m.
Henry Rose spent Saturday with his grandparents, Rick and Linda Jagels. Amanda, Bethany,
and Suzanne helped Bob
Schlyer with his jewelry sales at the Country
Christmas in Rich Hill.
Paulette Rapp, Kay
Wetter, and JoAn Longworth were among a
couple other ladies at
the Rocking Chair Quilt
Shop in Butler on Thursday night. A class on
applique with wool was
taught. It is really beautiful the way the wool turns
out. This class will only
last two weeks and I am
sure we will all be professionals.
Ladies Aid
Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid
met on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at
the Fellowship Hall. A turkey dinner smoked by Paul
Rapp was served to the ladies.
Linda Lee made two different
types of dressing, and Diane
Wohlgemuth made the luscious mashed potatoes and
French bread. The ladies
brought all of the good dishes
that go with a Thanksgiving
dinner. Pastor Manz led the
meeting with a Bible reading
from Chronicles 1-16. Ruby
Stotmeister led the devotion.
Nine ladies answered roll call
and one guest, Karen Scrivener was a welcome guest.
Roxanne Jurgensmeier has a
Cook and freeze now to
avoid holiday stress
O
ne way to prevent holiday stress is to
prepare some of the food ahead of time
and freeze it. From casseroles to cookies you
can have a large portion of your holiday food
prepared before the actual day arrives.
“Some things freeze better than others,”
said Tammy Roberts from University of Missouri Extension. “Things that may not have
the quality you would be proud to serve include meringue, cream or custard pie fillings,
mayonnaise, sour cream and vegetables you
would use for a salad such as lettuce, cucumbers, radishes and celery.” Roberts said that
uncooked potatoes and cooked pasta don’t often freeze on their own but you can get great
results with these foods in a casserole.
Roberts offered the following tips for quality home-frozen foods:
•Foods that will be re-heated before serving
should be slightly undercooked before freezing. This helps assure the end products won’t
be overcooked.
•Cool foods quickly before freezing. This
can be done in the refrigerator or by setting
the prepared casserole in a pan of ice water. A
hot glass baking dish can crack or break when
placed in ice water, use caution.
•Be sure to wrap your food well. Air shortens shelf life and can impact color, flavor and
texture in undesirable ways.
•Cheese or crumb toppings on casseroles
can become soggy or dry in the freezing process. Add these when the dish is being reheated to serve.
It is hard to find information about how
long it takes to re-heat a frozen dish such as
a casserole. Roberts says to use the oven setting a which the dish was originally cooked
and to start with just less that double the original cooking time. For example, if the original
cooking time was 30 minutes, start with about
50 minutes from the frozen state but be sure to
check it often at the end of that time. A good
clue is that a casserole is thoroughly reheated
is that the edges are bubbling and the center
is hot.
•University of Missouri Extension has a guide sheet:
Quality for Keeps: Freezing Home-Prepared Foods. It can
be downloaded at http://www.extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=GH1505. If you do not ahve
internet access call Bates County University of Missouri Extension at 660-679-4167 to request the guide sheet.
November birthday that was
recognized. The secretary
and treasurer’s reports were
read and approved. Correspondence was read. A
thank you from the seminarian, Luke Miller, was read for
his gift. The family of Erma
Allen gave a thank you for
the help with dinner and the
$25 memorial to the school
given in her honor. Donations were sent to Lutheran
Prison Ministry and St. Paul’s
High School in Concordia,
Mo. New business was then
taken up. New officers for
2013 are: President-Linda
Lee, Vice President-Ruby
Stotmeister, Secretary-Paulette Rapp, Treasurer: Terry
Heiman. Help from the congregation is needed for the
banner committee. If any
interest in helping at any capacity contact Sally Bauer or
Diane Wohlgemuth. Altar
Committee: Sheila Fischer
and Delores Bracher, Funeral
Committee: Diane Wohlgemuth, Terry Heiman, Linda
Lee, and Delores Bracher.
Cradle Roll: Sheila Fischer.
Historian: Ruby Stotmeister,
Library-Paulette Rapp. The
December meeting will begin
at 10 a.m. The lunch will be
ham and all of the fixings. A
party will be held at 1:30 with
Linda Lee and Paulette Rapp
as hostesses. A devotion,
games, and gift exchange will
be held. Dinner Committee:
Sally Bauer, Kathy Rapp, and
Terry Heiman.
Everyone
welcome!
Linda Kay Schapeler
Howard and son Michael
Snethen spent two days with
Paulette Rapp this past week
painting. The entryway with
the high ceilings put Michael
in the upper limits. He was
even talked into washing a
window up there. The laundry room, and back entryway
are now painted surprising orange. It is much prettier than
it sounds. We think Melon
might have been a better color
name. Paul’s bathroom also
got painted. It is called Farmer Dirt Brown. It was fun visiting with the painters.
On Nov. 25, when you are
tired from cooking Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday,
come to Zion Lutheran
Church on Sunday, Nov. 25,
for a brunch. It will begin
about 11:30 a.m. Free will
donations will go to pipe
organ repair. Everyone welcome and encouraged to attend.
Bates County Kids
stay warm this winter!
Contribute now to
Coats for
Kids
Every dollar is used to buy coats for
elementary and pre-school children
in Bates County.
Stop by the DSWA CPA office or mail
to: P.O. Box 190, Butler, MO 64730
Sponsored by
210 W. Ohio • Butler • 660-679-6571 • 660-679-5696
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Habitat No. 5
Bates County Area Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce that they have just finished building their fifth house in Bates County. The house was built near Rich Hill, on Route U for Jodi Jacks &
her son. It took Habitat approximately 2 years to complete the house. Jodi’s family and friends along
with Jim Fisher and Randy Burchell worked on the house almost every weekend weather permitting.
Habitat is very pleased to have once again been able to complete a decent and affordable home for
a family. Habitat wants to thank the people, churches and businesses of Bates County for all of the
donations received. We also want to especially thank the Caskey Law Firm for their help in the completion of the final paperwork. Without these donations Habitat would not have been able to complete
another home in Bates County. To contact Bates County Area Habitat for Humanity for applications, to
inquire about joining as a habitat member, or to give contributions you can call 660-679-4355. Thank
you Bates County Area for all of the help that we have received. Sincerely, Bates County Area Habitat
for Humanity.
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Marylu Allen
Marylu (Pratt) Allen, 81,
passed away in Appleton
City, Missouri on November
6, 2012 after a long illness.
She was born near Calhoun, Missouri on October
1, 1931. She was the only
child of Louis C. and Augusta A. (Peters) Pratt. She
attended grade school at
Hudson and graduated from
Appleton City High School
with the class of 1949. Except for attending college at
Drury College in Springfield,
Missouri her home was always near Appleton City.
On December 10, 1952
Marylu was united in matrimony to James E. Allen.
They have remained lifelong
best friends. To this union
three daughters were born,
Her family was the joy of her
life.
Marylu was a faithful
member of the Pleasant
Ridge Presbyterian Church
and the Grand River Parish
as long as her health permitted.
In her early career, she
enjoyed working for the
Appleton City Journal newspaper. Later she worked for
Ellett Memorial Hospital, retiring after 23 years in the
records department.
Marylu was an excellent cook, an accomplished
seamstress and an avid
reader. She enjoyed flower
gardening, collecting cookbooks and day trips to local arts and crafts events.
She possessed a witty, and
often dry, sense of humor.
She took pride in knowing
her family history as well as
much local history.
Marylu was preceded in
death by her parents. She
is survived by her husband
James E. Allen of the home
and daughters Michelle E.
Allen (fiancé Gordon Irby)
Appleton City, Cecile “Sam”
Allen and Jennifer L. Boden
(husband Ed) Montrose,
Missouri.
Services were Nov. 8 at
Hill & Son Funeral Home,
Appleton City with Pastor
Marcus Cumpton officiating. Interment Appleton City
Cemetery. Memorials: Children’s Center of Southwest
Missouri, Pleasant Ridge
Presbyterian Church.
‘Charlie’ Bledsoe
Charles “Charlie” Leonard Bledsoe, age 60 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday,
November 11, 2012 at his
home in Butler. He was born
December 29, 1951 to Clarence Newton Bledsoe Sr.
and Wilma Jean Fleischer
Bledsoe in Butler.
Charlie, a lifelong resident of Bates County, grew
up in Butler and Rich Hill,
Missouri where he attended
school. His first work experience was with Western
Auto in Butler followed by 40
years as a groundskeeper
for the City of Butler Parks
Department. He maintained
the ball fields at the fair
grounds, helped upkeep Deaton Thomas Football Field
for the Butler R-5 School
District and assisted with the
Saddle Club and Fair activities as well as other places
too numerous to mention,
retiring in 2009.
Charlie thoroughly loved
to visit and talk with anyone who would listen. In his
younger years, he enjoyed
fishing and hunting. Watching Bonanza, Gunsmoke
and baseball games were
a few of his favorite TV pastimes as well as reading
the Kansas City Star daily.
Charlie loved baseball and
everything associated with
the game. He had quite a
collection of baseball cards
and was a loyal fan of the
K.C. Royals.
Charlie is survived by
his mother, Wilma Jean
Bledsoe of Butler, Missouri;
four brothers, Larry Bledsoe
and wife Martha of Nevada,
Missouri, Terry Bledsoe
and wife Tammy of Butler,
Missouri, Buster Bledsoe
of Harrisonville, Missouri
and Gary Bledsoe and wife
Courtney of Caulfield, Missouri; three sisters, Donna
Foster and husband Leroy
of Butler, Missouri, Joyce
Hood and husband Jerry of
Clinton, Missouri and Janet
Brown and husband Jimmy
of Branson, Missouri; nephews, nieces and a host of
friends. He was preceded in
death by his father.
Graveside services were
Wednesday, November 14,
2012 at Oak Hill Cemetery
in Butler with Dr. Terry Davis officiating. Contributions
may be made to the Butler
Youth Baseball or Epilepsy Foundation.
Services
were under the direction of
the Schowengerdt Funeral
Chapel, Butler. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Mildred Courtois
Mildred Courtois, 91, of
Pleasanton, Kansas, died
Sunday, November 11, 2012
at the Bates County Memorial Hospital, Butler, Missouri.
She was born January
26, 1921 in Pleasanton,
Kansas, the daughter of W.
Mack and Ethel Cleda Cross
Holmes.
She married William
Courtois on December 25,
1939. He preceded her in
death on August 10, 1979.
Mildred worked for the
Levy’s Mercantile store in
Butler, Missouri from 1963
to 2002.
She was a member of
the First Baptist Church in
Pleasanton.
She was preceded in
death also by her parents,
a son, Bill Courtois and a
brother, Archie Holmes.
Survivors include three
sons; James “Jim” Courtois and wife, Sherol of San
Antonio, Texas; Charles
Courtois of Leavenworth,
Kansas and Kevin Courtois
of Independence, Missouri;
four grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren.
Services 10:30 a.m.,
Thursday, November 15,
at the First Baptist Church,
Pleasanton, Kansas. Interment will be in the Holmes
Cemetery, Prescott, Kansas.
Memorial contributions
are suggested to the First
Baptist Church.
Online condolences may
be left for the family at www.
schneiderfunerals.com
Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.
James
Dwight
Fisher
James Dwight Fisher,
age 52 of Archie, Missouri
died Wednesday, November
7, 2012 in Archie. He was
born June 3, 1960 to Dwight
Willis and Margie Louise
Beasley Fisher in Harrisonville, Missouri.
Jim, one of four boys,
grew up in Archie and Butler, Missouri and graduated
from Butler High School in
1978. After graduating, he
served his country in the
United States Army and
was honorably discharged.
For a few years, Jim was a
plumber in Texas. He later
was employed as a landscaper at Rose Hill Gardens
in Belton, Missouri. Most recently he was working in the
maintenance department for
Golden Years and Benchmark Nursing Homes.
Jim enjoyed fishing, deer
hunting, watching NASCAR
on television, cooking and
spending time with his greatnephew and great-nieces.
He loved a good joke and
found pleasure in helping
others.
Jim is survived by his
parents, Dwight and Margie
Fisher of Archie, Missouri;
three brothers, Delbert Eugene Fisher and wife Mary
of Archie, Missouri, Ricky
Lee Fisher of Foster, Missouri and Larry Ray Fisher of
Archie, Missouri; and nephews, nieces, great-nephew,
great-nieces, uncles, and
aunts.
Funeral services were
Friday, November 9, 2012 at
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with
Pastor Larry Hess officiating. Burial in Pitts Chapel,
East Lynne, Missouri. Contributions to American Cancer Society or Crossroads
Hospice. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Betty Lyle Noe
Betty Noe, 90, of Independence, MO, passed
away Saturday, November 10th, 2012. Memorial
services will be January 5,
2013, 10-11 a.m. Visitation,
11 a.m. Memorial service
at the Community of Christ,
Walnut Garden Congregation, 19201 R.D. Mize Rd,
Independence, MO., 64057.
Inurnment will be at Oak Hill
Cemetery, Butler, MO. The
Hudson R-9 winners
Hudson R-9 School Patriot’s Pen winners (from left): Kate Knox, 1st; Kirstyn Eckhoff, 3rd; Janessa
Carlton, 2nd. Also pictured, Bob Suster, VFW Post 11242 Commander and Sheri Suster, VFW Auxiliary President.—Ladonna Green photo.
family encourages donations in her name to Butler
Public Library; 100 W Atkinson, Butler, MO., 64730 or
Butler Community of Christ
Congregation; PO Box 383
Butler, MO., 64730. Online
condolences may be left at
www.speakschapel.com
Claudia K.
Purviance
Claudia Katherine Purviance, age 69 of Butler,
Missouri formerly of Pleasanton, Kansas died Friday,
November 9, 2012 at Medicalodge Nursing Center in
Butler. She was born March
4, 1943 to Claude Wisdom
and Helen Ransier-Wisdom
in Pleasanton.
Claudia was an only
child, she grew up in Pleasanton and graduated from
Pleasanton High School
in 1961. On October 12,
1973 she was united in marriage to Marvin Purviance
in Paola, Kansas. Claudia
has two daughters from a
previous marriage. Claudia
worked as a clerk for Johnnie’s Appliance in Pleasanton from 1973 until 1982.
She later worked for Food
Fair in LaCygne, Kansas.
Claudia enjoyed visiting
with family and friends, singing, playing cards, cooking,
sewing and playing the piano. Her other enjoyments
included playing bingo and
spending time with her
grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
Claudia is survived by
two daughters, Regina Wiltfong and husband Paul of
Olathe, Kansas and Leisa
Hansen and husband Jeff
of Seymore, Missouri; five
grandchildren, Heather Stevens and husband Chad,
Aberum Wiltfong, Sunshine
Evans and husband Chuck,
Mandy Arvizu and husband
Albert and Quentin Ramsey;
and eight great-grandchildren, Garrett, Madison, Colt,
Julissa, Anthony, Destiny,
Noah and Quentin, Jr. Claudia was preceded in death
by her parents; and husband
Marvin Purviance.
Graveside services Saturday, November 17, 2012
at Pleasanton Cemetery in
Pleasanton, Kansas with
Gary Schowengerdt officiating. Contributions to
Metcalf Bank or Family. Arrangements, Schowengerdt
Funeral Chapel Butler, Missouri. Online condolences,
www.schowengerdtchapel.
com.
Donna L. Tarter
Donna L. Tarter, age
62 of Butler, Missouri died
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
at Bates County Memorial
Hospital in Butler. She was
born February 16, 1950
to E.D. Sikes and Corinne
Faye McConnell in Salina,
Kansas.
Donna, the seventh child
of eight children attended
school in Rich Hill, Missouri
and Lamar, Missouri. She
graduated from high school
in Lamar as salutatorian
of her class. On January
16, 1971 she was united in
marriage to her best friend
and love of her life, William
Tarter in Kansas City, Missouri. All of Donna’s adult
life was spent working as
an executive assistant and
office manager. She was a
former member of the Kansas City Chapter of Executive Women International.
Donna was a member of the
Ridgeview Christian Church.
Diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2006,
she battled her illness with
courage, dignity, a positive
attitude and a sense of humor.
Donna was a fierce defender of the people she
loved and she expected the
best from them. She was
happiest when she was with
Droves of deer in this area
Hello again everyone, This
past week has been full of excitement. As I said last week,
I was finally able to pick up
my truck. Thus far, it has been
running pretty good, knock
on wood. Time will tell. I did
notice a new problem though.
I now have a check engine
light, which I didn’t have prior. Thanks BAC, for adding
yet another curve...
I have heard, that my
grandson Baylor, has signed
up for wrestling in Adrian. It
is sad that he feels the need
to go elsewhere to participate in the sport he so loves.
Sometimes, you just have to
do, what you have to do. Regardless, I am sure he will do
well, wherever he chooses to
wrestle. My wife and I are
very proud of him, as I know
his mom and dad are.
This deer dilemma is really getting out of control.
My wife and I have counted
six dead deer, along 69 Highway, just on the southbound
side. Now that is a lot. Not to
mention all the thrown treads
off of trucks that end up everywhere. We are constantly
her family and enjoyed cooking, reading, sewing and genealogy research. Donna
truly loved the holidays and
preparing large family dinners. She had a great fascination with law and politics and enjoyed discussing
these topics, along with
current events. Donna also
enjoyed the simple things in
life and was extremely proud
of her husband, children and
grandchildren. She was a
tireless worker and would
help anyone she could.
Donna is survived by her
husband of 41 years, William Tarter of Butler, Missouri; a son, Dave Tarter and
fiance Debbie of Butler, Missouri; a daughter, Meghan
Ross and husband Jason
of Bryan, Texas; a brother
Gary Sikes of Rich Hill, Missouri; a sister, Carol Hyer of
Blue Springs, Missouri; five
grandchildren who were truly her heart, David, Danielle,
Katherine, McKenna and
Eric; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was
preceded in death by her
parents; a brother, Donald
Sikes; and four sisters, Linda Motter, Beverly Siebert,
Mary Steinert and Sharon
Cox.
Funeral services were
Monday, November 12,
2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Brother Bill Perkey
officiating.
Burial, Salem
Cemetery, Foster, Missouri.
Contributions, Salem Cemetery, Leukemia Society or
Salvation Army. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
having to dodge these remnants and that is not just 69,
but also 71 Highway as well.
It just keeps getting worse...
Little brother reported seeing two 10 pointers the other
day. They were just walking
across our west pasture, without a care in the world. To
bad my friend Danny and my
Uncle Tarry were not so lucky
to see them. They reported
seeing a couple of large doe
along with a very large bobcat, while out and about Saturday morning.
Well, my son Kevin is still
on the Eastern sea board. Just
when they start getting power
up, they are hit with a snow
storm, which knocked it back
out again. This has caused my
son to miss opening day, but it
is for a very good cause. My
prayers go out to all which
are battling this problem, not
to mention the people having
to endure it. Hopefully, Kevin
will be home for Thanksgiving. We are planning for a
houseful and can’t wait to see
everyone. As it stands now,
we will be having our daughter Trish Ferguson, her husband Wally, and their two boys
Hunter and Brody. Also, my
son Dustin and his wife Heather will be here. Jasmine, Harold and their two girls Paige
and Addy should be here later.
Our good friend Susie Church
will be here as well. Last, but
certainly not least, my mother
and brother will be here later
also.
Please join me in sending prayers to Fowler Hill in
Oklahoma. It appears that my
mother-in Law Shirley, along
with my brother-in-Law Lee,
have both been ailing for a few
weeks now. I guess sister-in-law
Gayla is to ornery to get sick...
good for her!
Last week or so, our great
niece Makenna celebrated her
second birthday. Happy Birthday little one. Her and her
mom Sebrina and father Bill all
live in Chicago. He is a Naval
Recruiter at Great Lakes Naval
Base and Sebrina is working at
a bank in the area.
Our daughter and son-in
law, Trish and Wally, celebrated their anniversary this past
Saturday. Congratulations and
many happy years to come...
I want all that watch XFactor, to please be sure to vote
for our friend Tate Stevens. He
has and is making us all proud.
You see, he hails from Belton,
Mo. where he attended school
with Troy and Trish, our kids.
If you didn’t catch it last week,
he made it through and was
phone voted Number One in
the standings thus far!
My beautiful wife, inside
and out, never ceases to amaze
me. Friday evening, after we
made all our stops here and
there, we finally made it home
around 6:30. As soon as we got
home, she made dinner, then
started on her homemade noodles. She was doing this for my
Uncle Tarry. You see, she knew
he would be coming down to
go hunting and he loves her
noodles as much, if not more,
than the rest of us. She made
a five gallon pot full, so as to
be able to send a gallon home
with him. Needless to say, my
Uncle was very grateful! All
of this, and she still trudged
up the highway, to be at work
by 6 a.m. Saturday. They had
a last minute inventory to get
done before this following
week upon us. She is the best
and I count myself as a very
lucky man. I was up with her at
around 4 to see her off, thank
her for her selfless ways, and
to direct her in following close
behind a big truck. This was so
the truck could block for her in
case of deer. She did just that
too. It is very scary driving up a
dark highway, with the knowledge of just recently hitting a
deer, not to mention the abundance of them lying on the side
of the road.
Well, Thanksgiving and
Christmas are upon us. Time
for family and friends. This is
my favorite time of the year.
Please take care of one another and check on our shutins. Let’s all strive to make this
tough old world a more pleasant place to be.
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You
Bates County for your trust,
support and vote of confidence.
It is an honor to serve as
your Bates County Coroner.
Since 1992 I have served with
pride in fulfilling the duties of
Coroner and will continue to
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professional manner.
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FARM FRONT
Thanksgiving
here again
By Diane Olson
he house fills with aromas of a traditional
Thanksgiving Day meal: turkey, stuffing,
pumpkin pies and rolls. Family and friends
join together to share food and fellowship during
this season.
As you prepare for this celebration, you may
wonder about the cost of this year’s Thanksgiving
meal. According to the annual Marketbasket Survey conducted by the Missouri Farm Bureau and
the American Farm Bureau, the cost of food items
will show a slight increase.
The shopping list, enough food for 10 people,
consists of a 16-lb. turkey, stuffing made with
pre-seasoned cubes, heat-and-serve rolls with real
butter, two pumpkin pies made with pumpkin
pie mix and pre-made pie shells topped with real
whipped cream, frozen green peas, fresh cranberry
sauce, sweet potatoes, and a relish tray of carrots
and celery. The beverage offerings are a gallon of
whole milk and coffee.
THIS YEAR’S survey was conducted in
late October to garner prices that avoid the preThanksgiving sales hype. The last few days before
Thanksgiving find many grocery stores offering
“loss leaders” (items priced below cost) to attract
shoppers – a free turkey with a $50 order or buyone-get-one-free offers.
Missouri shoppers found that items needed to
prepare a meal for 10, and hopefully have leftovers,
would cost $51.87, or $5.18 per person. Again, the
cost would be lessened depending on the amount
of food available to prepare additional meals.
The 2012 prices are $4.46 higher than the same
items last year. The biggest jump came in turkey
prices, which moved from an average of $1.21 per
pound last year to $1.46 this year. This accounts
for $4 of the difference between the two years
when pricing a 16-lb. bird. The national average
price per pound for turkeys was $1.39.
Recent market reports indicate on-farm production of turkeys has been relatively strong. The
supply in cold storage is about 5 percent higher
compared to a year ago. Shoppers may see the
benefit of this supply as we move closer to Thanksgiving Day.
MISSOURI SHOPPERS also found all three
dairy items, milk, butter and whipping cream,
rang in slightly higher. Other items costing slightly
more included the pie shells, rolls, carrots and
celery. Lower prices were found for the pumpkin
pie mix, sweet potatoes, cubed stuffing mix and
cranberries.
Weather events this year will likely be conversation starters at many gatherings this year. As we
enjoy the bountiful meal, we should be mindful of
the challenges farmers face each year to provide
safe, abundant and nutritious food. Farmers work
every day to provide food, clothing, shelter and
so much more. When listing our blessings on this
holiday and every day, be sure they are included.
T
nDiane Olson, of Jefferson City, Mo. is director of promotion
and education for the Missouri Farm Bureau, the state’s largest
farm organization. For more information, call 573-893-1414.
Looking at careers
in agribusiness
Jefferson City • The
Missouri Department of
Agriculture is giving 30
high school students representing 4-H clubs and
FFA chapters throughout
Missouri the opportunity
to explore careers in agriculture through the 2013
Missouri
Agribusiness
Academy – a competitive
program for sophomores
interested in pursuing agriculture-related college
degrees and careers.
The 2013 Missouri
Agribusiness Academy
will be held June 3-7 and
marks the program’s 26th
year.
The
Agribusiness
Academy is an opportunity for bright young
people in our state to sit
down with top leaders in
agriculture, government
and education to explore
the many opportunities
ahead of them,” said Director of Agriculture Dr.
Jon Hagler. “Agriculture
impacts every sector of
our economy and every
community in our state.
There is a bright future
for youth in agriculture
and it is vital that we attract and educate the next
generation of leaders.”
This year, the students
selected have the opportunity to learn about the
many unique opportunities for careers in southwestern Missouri. The
group will kick off the
Academy at College of
Agriculture, Food and
Natural Resources on
the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, then head southwest
to spend the week in the
Springfield area, visiting
with industry leaders and
agribusinesses
specializing in animal health,
communication,
sales
and financial management.
Since 1988, the Missouri Agribusiness Academy has awarded more
than 750 academy memberships through a competitive application and
interview process. Applications for students
interested in becoming
part of the 2013 class are
available online at mda.
mo.gov and are due no
later than February 1,
2013.
For applications and
guidelines, as well as
more information on the
Department of Agriculture and its programs,
visit the Department online at mda.mo.gov.
BUMPER STICKERS
All men are idiots, and
I married their king.
Don’t
make
me
mad...I’m running out of
places to hide the bodies.
Suburbia: Where they
tear out the trees and
name streets after them.
My mother is a travel
agent for guilt trips.
7
Galls on oak trees
unsightly—but harmless
Columbia, Mo. • Those unsightly round, brown
growths seen on oaks this time of year won’t harm the
tree, says a University of Missouri Extension fruit specialist.
It has been a “banner year for galls” on oak, hickory, chestnut and walnut trees, says Michele Warmund,
extension horticulturist and professor of plant sciences
at the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural
Resources.
Insects started inducing galls on trees this spring,
when unseasonably warm temperatures may have intensified the number of galls.
Warmund received numerous inquiries from property owners who wanted to know if they should cut
trees or spray insecticides to get rid of the galls.
Her advice is simple: “Do nothing. Just sit back, relax and enjoy them. Mother Nature will probably take
care of them as leaves drop and insects seek shelter
underground during the winter.”
Warmund has been collecting galls from foliage
since April. “Galls are fascinating and they can be absolutely beautiful,” she said.
When dissected and examined under a high-magnification microscope, they are colorful and varied
in shape and size. Galls are magenta or red during
the spring and summer and then become brown and
crusty in the fall.
The images are so stunning that one of her gall photos recently received honorable mention among 2,000
entries from 70 countries in an international competition.
Galls are caused by a gall midge, Polystepha pilulae, which looks like a long-legged fly. Galls are ready
to burst in autumn, when one or more bright orange
larvae emerge.
Midges have a structure on their underside called
a spatula, which is used to bury larvae into the soil,
where they will pupate in winter. In the spring, adults
will emerge, lay eggs and start the cycle over again.
Jack Dobey, a junior at Hickman High School at
Columbia, worked with Warmund and other members of Boy Scout Troop 702 to build 12 insect-rearing
boxes that contain galls covered with soil and leaves.
Dobey’s Eagle Scout project allows Warmund to research temperatures the galls can withstand and study
the life cycle of the larvae.
Warmund said larvae she collected from galled
leaves survived for three days in freezers running at 20
Tiny round galls that have appeared on oak trees
are harmless, according to Michele Warmund,
horticulture professor and University of Missouri
Extension fruit specialist.
degrees Fahrenheit.
Her research recently led to the discovery of two
new species of mites that cause galls on elderberries.
One species, found at Mount Vernon, Mo., causes
leaf-rolling galls. The other, found in Hartsburg,
causes leaf puckering on elderberry plants. She will
get to name both species of mites.
Warmund has also been studying the Asian gall
wasp, an insect that has not come to Missouri yet but
would be devastating to chestnut growers. She also is
researching how insects change plant cells and form
galls on black walnut and hickory trees.
Apply for value-added agriculture grants
Jefferson City • Missouri producers and agribusinesses interested in
developing or expanding
their value-added agriculture operations can now
apply for grants through
the Missouri Department
of Agriculture (MDA)
and the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business
Development Authority
(MASBDA). The ValueAdded Agriculture Grant
Program is currently accepting applications for
funding to assist farmers
with business planning
expenses for projects that
develop, process or market
agricultural goods.
“Grants, like these for
value-added agriculture,
are important tools for
Missouri’s producers and
agribusinesses as they
work to expand their operations and realize new
opportunities,” said Director of Agriculture Dr.
Jon Hagler. “Our business
community has several
examples of successful
businesses that started out
with support from a valueadded grant, and as Missouri agriculture continues
to grow, our Department
of Agriculture will lead
the way in supporting our
farmers’ innovations in
production and processing
technology.”
Earlier this year, MDA
New curriculum
for Mo. ag classes
Jefferson City • Thanks to a grant from FCS Financial, agriculture educators across the state will teach
from a new curriculum in the fall of 2014. FCS Financial found through a needs survey that a new curriculum was at the top of the list for Missouri’s ag teachers. The current curriculum was developed in 1988.
“FCS Financial is committed to Missouri’s ag
youth,” said Daryl Oldvader, FCS Financial CEO.
“We are excited to partner with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in providing this
much needed curriculum.”
The comprehensive goal is to bring together concepts from agricultural economics, management, sales
and marketing and personal finance. The nature of today’s agricultural industry will be reflected to prepare
students for career success.
“The ag industry has seen many changes over the
years from technology to marketing,” said Oldvader.
“The new curriculum will reflect today’s agriculture
and provide a better foundation for tomorrow’s producers.”
The Missouri Vocational Agriculture Teachers
Association (MVATA) will develop the curriculum
through a committee comprised of 17 people representing school districts, post-secondary institutions,
agriculture companies and agriculture economics
experts. This committee will provide subject matter knowledge and communicate project updates to
their colleagues. Once finished, the curriculum will be
available for teachers to download for free.
Ag instructors interested in field testing the curriculum in 2013 should contact Oscar Carter, Northeast
District Supervisor, at (573) 751-8468 or oscar.carter@
dese.mo.gov.
and MASBDA awarded
more than $370,000 in
grants to assist producers
and agribusinesses exploring and expanding valueadded agriculture.
Grants are awarded on
a competitive basis, and
applications will be scored
based on their economic
development potential for
the agriculture industry,
credibility and merit, probability of near-term commercialization and practical application of project
results, source and level
of matching funds and the
geographic location of the
project’s economic impact.
Past projects have included feasibility studies
for native nut production,
local dairy processing and
waste management. Projects funded in previous
years have also included
business plans and marketing plans for locally produced pork and poultry
products, biomass pellets,
wind energy and specialty
grains.
The maximum individual grant is $200,000, with
a portion of the available
funding designated for
grant requests of $25,000
or less. Applicants are
required to provide a 10
percent cash match toward
eligible expenses, which do
not include operating expenses, salaries or capital
improvements.
These grants are funded
by contributions made to
MASBDA through the
purchase of tax credits.
Donors receive up to 100
percent of their contribution in tax credits. Grant
applicants are responsible
for securing commitments
to buy the tax credits.
Tax credit applications
amounting to at least 50
percent of the grant request must be submitted
with the grant applications.
Applications must be
received by MASBDA no
later than 5:00 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 28, 2012. Incomplete
applications will not be accepted.
Colorful gift ideas graced the Old Tiger Gym
at Rich Hill Saturday.–Staff photo.
Several attended
Rich Hill event
Paul Burch visited
John and Ronnie Hobson
Tuesday morning.
Marvin and Doris Null
went to Marvin’s doctors
appointments Wednesday in Kansas City.
Joe and Linda Wix
were in El Dorado
Springs Thursday shopping and visiting.
Zella Doane went to a
hospital auxiliary meeting Wednesday through
Friday at Tan-Tara Osage
Beach.
Sharon Cumpton took
Howard Hobson home
from Medicalodge on
Friday.
Corey Van Horn was
Arthur
Marilyn Entrikin visited Mary Leer twice last
week. Mary and several
others have had a “bug”
last week. Mary was feeling better on Thursday.
Tex McKinley and
Dora Jean would like to
wish J. D. Wingate a happy birthday. Saturday will
be a big six for J. D.
Going to the doctor on
Thursday, Marilyn Entrikin said her new blood
pressure medicines are
working good. Always
good to hear.
Marilyn Entrikin had
several trick or treaters
on Halloween. She said
the little ones are so cute.
Especially when they are
too little to say “trick or
treat” plainly, yet.
Our cats stayed home
on Halloween and did
some cat napping. Real
important to a cat.
home for the weekend
with Dallas and Karol
Van Horn and Dalton.
Corey attends LynnTech. School near Jefferson City.
Skip Heckadon visited Howard, John and
Ronnie Hobson Saturday
morning.
Saturday Robbie and
Paula Cairns from Blue
Springs came to Marvin
and Doris Null’s. Paula
and Doris went to Country Christmas in Rich
Hill. Paula and Doris met
Pat Higginbottom, Betty
Lemon, Susie Hess and
Mary Ann Welker and
enjoyed lunch at Swopes
and more
Country
Christmas shopping.
Jean Van Horn spent
Friday through Monday
in the home of Shannon and Tina Van Horn,
Cody and Grant at Mexico, Mo.
Joe and Linda Wix
went to Country Christmas in Rich Hill Saturday.
Bonnie Austin attended Ft. Scott Church
of Christ and fellowship
dinner Sunday.
Marvin and Doris
Null attended Double
Branch Christian Church
Sunday morning and fellowship dinner. There
were 73 present.
Codey Null spent
Saturday night through
Tuesday in the home of
Marvin and Doris Null.
Jimmy and Melissa
Nissen took Selah deer
hunting Sunday afternoon.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Fire, Police Emergencies
(city limits Butler only 911)
★
Police, 679-6131
TIPS Hotline, 200-2000
Sheriff, 679-3232
Fire Dept., 679-3456
Ambulance, 200-7070
Cup cake ‘warriors’
Presiding over the VB’s Book Club-sponsored Cup Cake Wars Saturday during Rich Hill’s Country
Christmas promotion, from left, Sharon Tourtillott, Bonnie Teel and Kay Wetter. Further details in Paulette Rapp’s Rockville News column in this edition.—Staff photo.
Big turnout despite all that rain
Christian Church
Nov. 11, Veterans Day.
We had 54 at Amoret
Church. It poured down
rain all day and off and on
afterwards. It was cold and
even though the weather was
rough we had a good attendance for Scott Springer’s
visit here from Mexico.
He showed video and
played his guitar as he always does and we had singa-long. It was a nice day and
dinner followed the morning
service and there was a short
board meeting. T-shirts were
received and next Sunday
will be T-shirt Sunday.
Jared and Darlene Peek’s
grandson, is due for three
more chemo treatments and
needs prayer for strength.
Lee’s brother is in bad
health and needs prayer.
Dean Hammer’s family have
health problems. We had
two trailer fires last week in
Amoret.
Walmart gave a great assistance to Krista Sparks’
daughter and children so
they now need a place to
live and furniture. They can
be reached through Krista
Sparks in Amoret. Our
preacher can assist you with
information. Bro. Kevin Berry’s number is 660-925-3485.
Prayer is needed for Brice
Eidson, Mike’s great nephew. He needs a really special
miracle like God gave to
Kobe. He’s 9 years old and
has leukemia. A rare and serious type. Our missionaries
and our service people need
prayer and strength to get
through the bad fighting in
Afghanistan and Iran. They
all need to come home. The
hurricane victims also need
all the help that all of us can
give.
Our long list goes on and
on. Sara Burch is struggling,
but forging on. My daughter,
Sharon, and I are doing fine
and can be taken off of the
prayer list.
This last Friday we had
a wonderful visit from our
granddaughter, Angela Johnson, and her precious son of
6 months old, Jaxon Skyy
Brown. What a handsome
boy and so pleasant and he
weighs over 20 pounds. Mom
said he never misses a meal
and she’s a loving and good
mother. We had dinner and
I got to hold him and hug
him. It really made my day.
I had been praying to get to
see him and God answered
my prayers.
Connor Walley’s check up
went well. What a handsome
young man he is and Ty Underwood is doing well. He
and Connor are good friends.
They spent Saturday evening
together. Denice Miller is in
need of prayer.
Things have quieted down
and the children can give
all their time and attention
to the Christmas program
Amsterdam United Methodist
Pastor Hank Roberts
838 Benton, Amsterdam
Worship 9:45 a.m.
Sunday School 11 a.m.
Song Service 5 p.m. 3rd Sun.
Butler Church of Christ
Evangelist Bill McLaughlin
612 E. Fort Scott St., Butler
660-679-4478 or 424-0127
Worship 10 a.m.
Red and White scrimmage Friday
The community of
Hume extends its sympathy to Jan Hinton and
family on the loss of her
brother, George Henry.
Our thoughts and prayers
are with you all.
Oleta Davidson has
been a little under the
weather. We wish her a
speedy recovery.
The Hume Community
Choir will hold practice on
Monday, Nov. 19 at 7:30
p.m. in the music room at
the Hume School. If you
love to sing, please join us
and have a lot of fun. We
will be holding a concert
in conjunction with Santa
Claus coming to Hume in
December.
The 2012 Red and
White Scrimmage will be
held on Friday, Nov. 16.
Baked potato and all the
fixin’s will be served from
6 to 7:30 p.m. for a free
will donation. Also from
6 to 7:30 p.m. there will
be a challenging night of
Basketball Knockout for
all age groups: Starting
with K-2nd grade; 3rd4th grade; 5th-6th grade;
7th-9th grade; 10th-12th
grade; and adults. The
cost will be $2 each knockout entry. The evening
will finish off at 7:30 with
the introduction of the
2012-2013 Hume Hornet Basketball teams and
watch a little scrimmage
with the high school and
junior high boys and girls
together. Please come out
and enjoy the evening and
watch a little basketball!
Cove Creek Christian
Giffin Simmons, Pastor
Ballard: North on BB 5 miles
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship 10:30 a.m.
1101 W. Mill Street, Butler
660-464-1305
ffgchuch@yaho.com
Worship 10:30 a.m.
Double Branch Christian
Bill Perkey, Pastor
Rt. 5 Box 411, Butler
417-395-2888
Worship Service 10:15 a.m.
Grace Fellowship
Pastor Tom Mitchell
West of Foster 4 Miles
Worship 10:45 a.m.
Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Faith United Church of Christ 2nd Sunday Monthly Sing 1:30
Rev. Gail Danley
Happy Hill Church of God
Prairie City
Ron Dunlap, Pastor
Butler Presbyterian
Worship 11 a.m.
Reverend Dick Pierson
Worship 10:50 a.m.
Pine & Fulton • 660-679Evening Services 6 p.m.
First Assembly of God
3933
Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
Reverend Kenneth Plaster
Worship 10:30 a.m.
Outreach Center - 5 W. Dakota
901 S. Main, Butler
660-679-5135/660-200-6244
Butler Church of the Nazarene 660-679-4405
John Prichard, Pastor
Immanuel Baptist Church
Worship 10:30 a.m.
103 W. Nursery, Butler
Reverend Lynn Snapp
Evening Service 6:00
660-679-6482
801 W. Dakota, Butler
Wed.
Church
&
Youth
7
p.m.
Worship 10:20 a.m.
660-679-4164
www.butlerfi
rstag.org
Discussion Groups 11:30 a.m.
Traditional Service 8:30 a.m.
Children’s Groups 3:15-5 p.m.: First Baptist Church
SURGE, Grades 1-3, Mondays Dr. Terry Davis, Pastor
Contemporary Service 11 a.m.
LAUNCH, Grades 4-6 Wed.
Wed. Prayer Group 7 p.m.
300 N. Delaware, Butler
660-679-4124
Calvary Baptist Church
Last Harvest Cowboy Church
Contemporary Service 9 a.m. Pastor J.R. Beck
Rev. Mark David Harvey
Bible
Study
10
a.m.
406 East Dakota St., Butler
Butler Sale Barn
Traditional Service 11 a.m.
Prospect & Mill, Butler
Wednesday: Awana 6 p.m.,
Worship 10:45 a.m.
913-416-0634
Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m.
Worship 10 a.m.
Evening Services 5:30
Wed. Bible Classes 7:30 p.m.
Butler Elementary wants to thank the veterans for the many sacrifices they
have made for our country. In computer lab students have discussed the
freedoms and rights we enjoy because of their commitment and dedication.
Students in grades 3-5 have written letters of appreciation. Some students
personalized their letters for family members and friends. The remaining letters were to be sent to veterans across the country.—Courtesy of Joyce Ryan,
teacher.
an 8 point buck on Saturday
and it is being processed.
Buckle up and stay safe.
Share with a needy person.
Till next time. God bless you
each and everyone.–Lorrie
Johnson.
Evening Service 7:30
Wed. Prayer/Bible St. 7:30 p.m.
Church of Christ
Billy Moore, Preacher
205 N. Fulton, Butler
Worship 10:30 a.m.
Butler Elementary thanks vets
“Mayhem in Bethlehem.”
It should be great. They are
truly preparing for a fun and
wonderful performance.
Stay warm and take care
of each other. Deer hunters
are out and about. Kirby got
Church of God
Sister Carol Bremer, Pastor
423 S. Mechanic St., Butler
660-679-3363
Worship 11 a.m.
Community of Christ
Holly Rabourn, Pastor
409 W. Dakota, Butler
660-679-3682
Worship 10:45 a.m.
Wed. Dinner/Games, 1st wk. 6 p.m.
www.fbcbutlermo.org
First Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Mark Phillips, Pastor
11 West Pine, Butler
660-679-3066
Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m.
Traditional Service 10:45 a.m.
Lifestream Ministries
Reverend Richard Armenia
21923 Valley Rd., La Cygne, KS
708-655-7211
Worship 10 a.m.
Mt. Olivet United Methodist
Eldon L. Allen, Pastor
Take D East from Passaic 3
Wednesday: Youth Group 6 p.m. mi. to Z
660-679-5789
Adult choir 7 p.m.
Worship: 10:15 a.m.
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Mt. Zion United Methodist
Eldon L. Allen, Pastor
Pine Street and Broadway,
Butler
660-679-5789
Worship 9 a.m.
Ohio Street United Methodist
Dave Owsley, Pastor
205 W. Ohio, Butler
660-679-4384
Traditional Services 8:10 & 10:45
Contemporary Service 9:00 a.m.
at 7 E. Dakota Street
Sunday School 10:05
Passaic United Methodist
Chris Snyder, Pastor
Business 71 and F Hwy,
Passaic
816-297-2053
Worship 9 a.m.
Pleasant Gap Christian Church
Jon Wells, Minister
East 52 Hwy 9 miles to O
Hwy. South on O 3 miles
Worship Service 11 a.m.
St. Matthew’s Lutheran, ELCA
Pastor Christopher Deines
S. Fulton & Atkinson
P.O. Box 168, Butler
660-679-4049
Worship 11 a.m.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Father John Bolderson
400 W. Nursery, Butler
660-679-4482
Mass: Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.
Tues.-Fri. 8 a.m.
Virginia United Methodist
Mark Dareing, Pastor
660-679-3481
Worship 10:50 a.m.
Walnut Grove Presbyterian
John Magoffin, Pastor
Ballard, MO
Worship 11 a.m.
Zion Lutheran
Michael Manz, Pastor
Prairie City
660-598-6215
Worship 10 a.m.
SECOND
9
SECTION
Jam packed at Rich Hill
Activity rebounded in the old Tiger Gym at Rich Hill Saturday as the large room was jam packed with vendors displaying gift and craft items along with shoppers
from near and far. This scene was one of the attractions in the town’s annual Country Christmas promotion.—Staff photo.
H
DAR Honorees. Seated, Lesley Cox, Adrian High School (left) and Sheena Ann
Wainscott, Ballard High School. Standing (from left): Derek Sutcliffe, Hume
High School; Austin Muller, Miami High School; Adam Dains, Appleton City
High School (also DAR essay contest winner); Jayce Roy Teeman, Butler High
School. Absent, Brittany Erwin, Rich Hill High School.—Staff photo.
Attention:
Little Miss Snowflake
& Little Jack Frost
Contestants
DAR honors area students
armony Mission Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
honored seniors from seven area high schools on Nov. 12 in ceremonies at
the Ohio Street United Methodist Church in Butler.
The students were selectees for this award by the faculty and senior class of their
school. To be chosen they must have demonstrated in their lives Dependability,
Service, Leadership and Patriotism. Each student was presented a certificate recognizing him/her as the Good Citizen representing their school for the year 2012.
Each also received a Good Citizen lapel pin and wallet card. This year’s honorees
are:
Leslie Cox, Adrian High School.
Adam Daniel Dains, Appleton City High School.
Sheena Ann Wainscott, Ballard High School.
Austin Muller, Miami High School.
Jayce Roy Teeman, Butler High School.
Derek Sutcliffe, Hume High School.
Brittany Erwin, Rich Hill High School.
In addition to be honored as a Good Citizen to represent their schools, the
students were also given the option of competing in the Good Citizen Essay
Contest which was to be administered by a faculty member. The essay had to
be completed at one sitting within a two-hour time limit—and without assistance of reference materials. The students had no previous knowledge of the
essay title, “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving it,”
Focus question: How are out freedoms and responsibilities as good citizens
changing? The students had no knowledge of the subject until the time of the
actual writing.
Six candidates entered the contest; the essays were judged by non-DAR affiliated judges. The student receiving first place was Adam Daniel Dains, Appleton City High School. His essay will be sent on to the next level of competition.
Levels of competition are local, district, state and national. The three winners
at state each receive a cash award of $250 to $500. At the national level, six
cash awards of $500 each and three scholarships $750, $1,000 and $3,000 will
be awarded. Each of the students introduced their guest, being parents, grandparents, teachers, principal and counselor and of those who would pin them.
Following the program and awards, refreshments of cookies and punch
were served.—Reported.
DAVID COOK
MISSING
from Amsterdam, MO since
November 19, 2008
Register Now at the Chamber Office or the
Xchanger Office.
Contestants should be ages 4-8.
s Winners will be based on Chamber
Coupon Book Sales. s In the event of a
tie, interviews will be held. s Winners
will receive a crown and ride beside
Santa in the parade ... with remaining
candidates also riding in a wagon
provided for the parade. s Winners and
runners up may keep 10% of their sales.
Butler Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 1, 6 p.m.
Winners announced at 5 p.m. so they have
time to join the parade.
sss
Sponsored by Butler Area Chamber of Commerce
Bundles of Joy
Jackson Wayne Teeman
Nicholas and Ashli Teeman of Kingsland, Ga.,
would like to announce the birth of their son, Jackson Wayne Teeman on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.
He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 19
inches long. He joins his two sisters, Emma, age 4
and Stella, age 19 months. Paternal grandparents
are Johnny and Teresa Teeman, Butler. Maternal
grandparents are Joe and Marcia Devine, Garden
City and the late Larry Hahs. Paternal great-grandparents are Lafon Teeman, Butler, Sam and Mary
Coleman, Richmond, and Martha Donley, Lexington.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE`S SALE
For default under the terms
of the Deed of Trust executed by
Steve M. Goodwin and Roberta
K. Goodwin, husband and wife,
jointly, dated November 29, 2006,
recorded on November 30, 2006
in Book 870, Page 60, Office of
the Recorder of Deeds, Bates
County, Missouri, the undersigned
Successor Trustee will on Monday,
November 19, 2012, 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 Lot seven (7), and
the East half of Lot eight
(8), all in Block nine (9)
of GILBERT HEIGHTS, a
subdivision of Butler, Bates
County, Missouri,
to satisfy said debt and costs.
Martin, Leigh, Laws
& Fritzlen, P.C.
Successor Trustee
Richard L. Martin,
Vice President
(816) 221-1430
www.mllfpc.com
(Goodwin,
5677.011,
Publication Start: 10/26/2012)
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.
43-4
IN THE 27TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COURT
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
Judge or Division:
PROBATE
Case Number: 12BS-PR00064
In the Estate of
DENA M. NEWBILL,
Deceased
Notice of Letters
Testamentary Granted
(Supervised Administration)
To All Persons Interested
in the Estate of
Dena M. Newbill, Decedent:
On October 29, 2012, the
last will of the decedent having
been admitted to probate, Leta
L. Radford was appointed the
personal representative of the
estate of Dena M. Newbill,
decedent, by the Probate Division
of the Circuit Court of Bates
County, Missouri. The personal
representative’s business address
is: Route 1, Box 185, Butler,
Missouri 64730.
The personal representative’s
attorney’s
name,
business
address and phone number are
respectively: John L. Pursley, One
North Main, P.O. Box 226, Butler,
Missouri 64730; 660-679-4153.
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.
Date of decedent’s death:
October 15, 2012.
Date of first publication:
November 2, 2012.
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.
Becky Robb (s)
Clerk
44-4
TRUSTEE’S SALE
IN RE: James V Brooks
and Cynthia J Brooks
Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale:
For default in payment of debt
and performance of obligation
secured by Deed of Trust
executed by James V Brooks
and Cynthia J Brooks Husband
and Wife dated December 17,
2003 and recorded in the Office
of the Recorder of Deeds of Bates
County, Missouri in Book 807,
Page 95 the undersigned Trustee,
at the request of the legal holder
of said Note will on Thursday,
December 13, 2012 between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
(at the specific time of 11:25 AM),
at the East Front Door of the Court
House, City of Butler, County of
Bates, State of Missouri, sell at
public vendue to the highest bidder
for cash the following described
real estate, described in said Deed
of Trust, and situated in Bates
County, State of Missouri, to wit:
ALL OF TRACT BOUNDED
AND DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS: BEGINNING
468 FEET SOUTH OF
THE
NORTHWEST
CORNER
OF
THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER
OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION
20, IN TOWNSHIP 41
OF RANGE 33, AND
RUNNING
THENCE
SOUTH
488
FEET,
THENCE EAST 565 FEET,
THENCE NORTHWARD
488
FEET,
THENCE
WEST 561 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING,
IN AMSTERDAM, BATES
COUNTY, MISSOURI.
to satisfy said debt and cost.
MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C.,
Trustee
612 Spirit Drive
St. Louis, MO 63005
(636) 537-0110
File No: 42990.121312.295453 FC
NOTICE
Pursuant to the Fair Debt
Collection Practices Act, 15
U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information
concerning the collection of this
debt may be given without the prior
consent of the consumer given
directly to the debt collector or the
express permission of a court of
competent jurisdiction. The debt
collector is attempting to collect a
debt and any information obtained
will be used for that purpose.
PUBLISH ON: November 16,
2012 11/23/2012, 11/30/2012,
12/07/2012
46-4
CITY OF BUTLER
ZONING BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Butler Zoning Board of
Adjustment will hold a public
hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday,
December 6, 2012 at the Butler
City Hall located at 22 West Ohio
Street, Butler, Missouri, to review
an application for a side yard
variance requested by Martin
Ghere for property at 408 W. Mill
Street, Butler, Missouri, for the
following:
The
property
owner
proposes to construct a
carport on the south side
of their existing garage
in the side yard of their
property.
A variance
has been requested as
accessory structures are
required to be constructed
in rear yards. The variance
is requested from the
City Zoning Regulations,
Section 26-8. Accessory
buildings or structures.
Legal Description: The
South Half of Lot 2 and
the South 52 Feet of the
North Half of Lot 2, all
in block 3, in William’s
Second Addition to the City
of Butler, Bates County,
Missouri, according to the
recorded plat thereof.
Property Address: 408 W.
Mill Street, Butler, Missouri.
All interested persons are
encouraged to attend the public
hearing. Anyone having questions
regarding the application should
contact the City Administrator’s
office in City Hall located at 22
West Ohio Street, Butler, Missouri
or call 679-4013.
46-1
IN THE 27TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COURT
Judge or Division:
PROBATE
Case Number: 12BS-PR00068
In the Estate of
SHIRLEY JEAN ZELLMER,
Deceased
Notice of Letters
Testamentary Granted
(Supervised Administration)
To All Persons Interested
in the Estate of
Shirley Jean Zellmer, Decedent:
On November 7, 2012, the
last will of the decedent having
been admitted to probate, James
J. Zellmer was appointed the
personal representative of the
estate of Shirley Jean Zellmer,
decedent, by the Probate Division
of the Circuit Court of Bates
County, Missouri. The personal
representative’s business address
is: Route 3, Box 118, Butler,
Missouri 64730.
The personal representative’s
attorney’s
name,
business
address and phone number are
respectively: Stephen K. Nordyke,
15 W. Dakota Street, 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.
PUBLIC NOTICES
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.
Date of decedent’s death:
October 17, 2012.
Date of first publication:
November 16, 2012.
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.
Becky Robb (s)
Clerk
46-4
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,
In the Matter of
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
WALKER,
Incapacitated and Disabled
Case Number 12BS-PR00059
TO ALL PERSONS
INTERESTED IN THE
ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER
MICHAEL WALKER
INCAPACITATED AND
DISABLED PERSON
On the 13th day of November,
2012, Sharon Cumpton was
appointed guardian of the person
and conservator of the estate of
Christopher Michael Walker, 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 of
108 E. Fort Scott, P.O. Box 240,
Butler, Missouri 64730. All creditors
of said partially incapacitated and
totally 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
November 16, 2012.
To Be Published 4 Weeks in
The News-Xpress
46-4
REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS
LUCILLE MUNDEY
Bates County Recorder
of Deeds
Nov. 2-8, 2012
Sandstone Farms Trust
1-1-1993 & Leon Hester
(trustee) to Chuck Bradley and Brenda Bradley:
N 20.16 ft. of Lot 1, Blk 9,
Little’a Addn., Hume.
Leslie Dawn Hooper to
Melissa Deann Knudsen,
Tomi Shalene Pasteur &
Tomi S. Sieleman (fka): Part
of Sec. 4, Twp. 41, Range
29, described.
Ella Smiley to Ella Mae
Smiley (trustee) & Ella Mae
Butler R-5
Elementary School
honor roll 1st quarter
ALL A HONOR ROLL
GRADE 1: Brockman Keera
Madizen, Coffman Ted James,
Cummings Sophie Lane, Davidson Dylan Michael, Deems
Ava Morgan, Diehl Nathanial
William, Duda Barron John,
Dugan Rachel Elaine, Eslinger
Mollie Patricia, Hannah Emily
Kennisen, Haynie Dakota Lee,
Humphrey Haven Lee, Kelso
Macey Jean, Lawson Alanna
Renea, Lentz Noah Joseph,
Lewis Summer Dawn, Littge
Lucas Gene, Lopez Alexander
Lincoln, Mangano Brock Louis, Martinez Adia Skye, McGee
Gage Payton Gene, Mendoza
Avian Tesch, Mitchell-Warland
Blair , Prichard Benjamin Wesley, Rincker Charlotte Anne,
Roberts Skilyn Jaden-Marie,
Simms Sarah Jessica, Smith
Haylea Mae Jade, Stevens
Hunter Cole, Taylor Mallory
Ann-Louise, Thomas Josilyn
Aeriana, Thornton Justice Leean, Tiehes Serenity Dawn, Turney Cadence Augusta, Turney
Chastity Leona, Webb Layne
Smiley trust 9-27-2007: Lot
5, Blk 1, Scott’s Addn., Butler.
Jerry L. Hertzog (cotrustee), Helen Jane Hertzog (co-trustee), Jerry L.
Hertzog trust 4-18-2006 &
Helen Jane Hertzog trust
4-18-2006 to Lone Oak
Land, Inc.: Part of Sec. 27,
Twp. 41, Range 32, 34-4132 & 33-41-32.
Sondra J. Gehrke to David G. Jungerman: Part of
Sec. 14, Twp. 38, Range 32,
described.
Kenneth Henne & Sharon Henne to Sandstone
Farms trust & Leon Hester (trustee): N. 20.16 ft. of
Lot 1, Blk 9, Little’s Addn.,
Hume.
Raymond J. Still & Carroll J. Still to Raymond J.
Still (life estate), Carroll D.
Still (life estate), Matthew
D. Still & Renaye D. Still:
Lots 109 & 110, Town Co.’s
1st Addn., Adrian.
Secretary of Housing
& Urban Development to
Joan Ghere: S/2 of Lot 2
& S 52 ft. of N/2 of Lot 2,
Blk 3, William’s 2nd Addn.,
Butler.
Cathy Deann Adams,
Dennis Patterson & Cathy
Dean Adams (aka) to Blue
Ridge Bank & Trust Co.
(trustee) & Mackenzie
Dawn Burch supplemental needs trust: Part of Sec.
9, Twp. 42, Range 32, described.
Leatrice Myrle Anderson to James A. Shouse &
Rhonda E. Shouse: Lots 9,
10, 11, Blk 34, Rockville.
Michael West & Jeanie
West to Charles Clark &
Ella M. Clark: Lot 9, Blk 6,
Town Co.’s 1st Addn., Rich
Hill.
Brandon J. Huckaby,
Erin M. Huckaby & Erin
M. Huckaby (aka) to Brandon J. Huckaby & Erin M.
Huckaby: Part of Sec. 27,
Twp. 40, Range 31, Butler,
described.
R-5 Students
Allen, Wheatley Mason Alexander
GRADE 2: Anderson Harmony May, Baldwin Carlee
Lyn, Barth Joleigh Grace,
Campbell Brielle Nicole, Cooper Vince Kristofer, Cox Bailey
Ann, Cox Jake Edward, Dawn
Teresa Erin Marie, Diehl Mason Reid, Gardner Annalee
Michelle, Gould Katelynn
AnnMarie, Heckadon Wyatt
Dalten, Henderson Noah Hunter, Jackson Peyton Cole, Johnston Josie Kellan, Lesmeister
Gracee Mae, McCrary Connor
Quinn, McIntyre Colin Parker,
Schrock Paula Lynette, Shobe
Keyarah Latres, Shouse Shelby Lynn, Smith Arthur James,
Smith
Cassandra
Renee,
Snethen Logan Michael, Stewart Karizma Amber, Swarnes
Eric Christopher, Vandenburg
Gabriella Kaye, Wilson Parker
Daly.
GRADE 3: Adams Jamie
Hope Elizabeth, Anderson
Krista Victoria, Brooks Jacquelynn Rene’, Brown Natalie Elizabeth, Chandler Kalee
Grace, Clover Riley Elizabeth, Eldridge Trenton Neal,
Fritts Kyle Robert, Hiser Jaxon
Payne, Hudson Baylee Grace,
Irick Michael Aaron, Jones
Shelby Leanne, McBrayer
Rylee Ann, Miller Blaire Ann,
OBannon Mason Avery Dean,
Oltremare Sofia Rose, Patrick
Kayla Marie, Portman Aubrey
Ellen-Mae, Priset Katelynn
Marie, Rolph Jakaila Lyne,
Simonin Summer Rose, SpearTyson Madalynn Drew, Stewart Leisha Dawn, Taylor Emma
Grace, Tolle Nolan Ray, Trumbore Triston Michael, Vandenburg Bethany Paige, Webb Jacob Tyler, Webb Jamie Lynn,
Woods Jeremiah Michael.
GRADE 4: Beckley Andrew Joseph, Black Ryan
Lee, Brockman Gavin Orion,
Carlson Pruett Cole, Charles
Makayla Ann, Cox Cordell
Daniel, Cox James Wyatt,
Diehl Jocelyn Olivia Renae,
Douty Brandon Lee, Ethridge
Kyla Marie, Foster Jesse Devlin, Gepford Ryenne Olivia,
Gustin Hayes William, Henry
Ethan Andrew, Hough Trey
Alan, Knapp Lynnzi Don,
Miller Bryce David, Nichelson
Natalie Karen, Smith Joshua
Alan, Snethen Kayla Ruth, Stephens Makenna Ann, Strauss
Emily Elizabeth, Swarnes
Ethan Keith, Tenholder Allison
Marie, Van Voorst Ostin Beau,
Wareham Mateo Lee, Wason
Cassie Ann-Maery, Whitson
Alexis Paige, Whitworth Madison Kate.
GRADE 5: Henderson Samantha Theres, Jacobs Kale
Marshall, Martin Ezekiel Alexander, McGuire Kolbe Daniel,
Noe Joshua Dale, Page Austin Gene, Peek Victoria Lee
Elaine, Simonin Storm Parker,
Vandenburg Ainsley Raegan,
Wicks Zachary Tryler.
GRADE 6: Heckadon Peyten Tyler, Lawrence Deanna
Marie, McCoy Taya Ann, Oltremare Isabella, Ruth Alexander Deon, Sargent Richard
Brandon, Schrock Tarin Sage,
Stephens Drake Braden, Whitworth Marshall Tanner.
A AVERAGE
HONOR ROLL
GRADE 1: Brown Kiahna
Kay, Buckner Ella Rene, Denayer Brayden David, Estep
Paris Elizabeth, Fennewald
Maddox Dean, Kershner Jude
Michael, Page Raegan Leigh,
Pliler Patricia Renee, Rotert
Lillian Dawn, Thomas Hallie
Renee, Trumbore Carter Alex,
Wareham Miguel Angel.
GRADE 2: Brown Layla
Hope, Carson Zayn William,
Myers Baylor Chace, Patrick
Brendin Michael, Torres Alexia Michelle, Turner Gunner
Vaughn, Van Voorst Reana Fay,
West Savannah Mary.
GRADE 3: Bennett Chloe
Lynne Lu, Coffman Danielle
Ruth, Colburn Wyatt Lynn,
Cook Andon Michael, Dawn
Antony Mokey Joe, Douty
Payton Rose, Lawson Maylen
Sue, Olson Lexington Grace,
Patrick Brenna Anise, Prichard Joshua Alexander, Reynolds Ala’Jha Monque, Rodgers
Morgan Lynn, Soule Miranda
Renee, Turner Zachary Blade.
GRADE 4: Camerer Maci
Rae, Duda Jaydee Ann, Gabriel Kenneth Layton, Henderson Connor Clayton, Jarreau
Makenzie Aline, Keefer Katelyn Michelle, Magruder Blake
Christopher, Melton Brandon
Dale, Sargent Austyn Xander,
Wareham Emma Leigh, Webb
Whitney Lea.
GRADE 5: Campbell Brenden Kyler, Carlson Kacey Austin, Colburn Lillian Kate, Davis
Mackenzie Danae, Geritz Skyla Anne, Koehn Emily Grace,
Lewis Ivy Lynn, Turner Alexis
Paige, Turner Lane Michael.
GRADE 6: Brown Kaylen Alise, Hough Tyler James,
Lawrence Steeler Thane, Sutton Claire Emily.
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Miranda Jo, Johnson Lucas
Bradford, Lewis Izaya Quincy,
Moreno Silvia Renee, Priset
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Chad, Smith David Louis Michael, Young Dalton Tate.
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Patrick, Chandler Jess Allen,
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Dawn, Doll Logan Hail, Elles
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N’Cole, Davis Madison Layne,
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Archie Lady Whirlwinds
Troy Schulte returns this year as the Lady Whirlwinds’
head coach. Previously, Schulte coached boys varsity for
Archie for 8 years, and girls varsity for 5 years (also 2
years coaching boys varsity at Adrian). Assisting him this
year will be Charlie Plattner.
The Lady Whirlwinds had a 1st place conference
standing last year with a 7-0 conference record, 25-3 overall. They took 1st at the WEMO conference, the Archie
and Midway hosted conferences, and 1st in Districts. Archie girls lost to Wellington-Napoleon in sectionals.
Thirteen girls have reported for the 2012-13 team with
four seniors and eight returning lettermen. Schulte plans
a 3-out 2-in motion with some 4-out 1-in motion offense.
Defense will be man to man with some zone.
Schulte reports that a good number of players who
contributed to last year’s successful season have returned,
and will strengthen this year’s team. “We have some very
high character kids who are eager to get better.” Schulte
points to some good inside and outside players on the
team, but that overall they are weak on depth.
Probable starters, Schulte says, will be:
Stefani Simms, guard, 5’5”, senior (all conference 1st
team last season), Jordan Schulte, guard, 5’5”, junior,
Taylor Plattner, guard, 5’7”, sophomore, Kailey Kurzweil, forward, 5’8”, senior, Mallory Wisker, forward,
5’10”, senior.
“We have a solid group returning this year,” Schulte
said. “They have some major voids to fill due to graduating five really good players. We will need to play great
defense and have several people step up to pick up the offensive production we lost. The WEMO conference will
be extremely competitive this year with Rich Hill and
Midway being really good. Then Drexel, Osceola and
Adrian will also be much improved.”
Adrian Lady Blackhawks
Amy Basore begins her 2nd year coaching girls varsity for Adrian, with Kelly Foster her assistant. Last year
Adrian had a 2-6 conference record (6th) with an 8-17
overall record.
Three seniors and six lettermen returned for this years
team of 15 total. “We are going to have depth on our
team this year,” Basore said. “This will allow us to play
at a faster pace. We will be lacking some experience early
on.”
Drexel Lady Bobcats
Jimmie Gentry, now in his third year with Drexel as
head coach for the Lady ‘Cats, will be assisted by Billy
Johnston this year.
Drexel girls basketball had a 4th place standing for the
2011-12 season, with a 3-3 conference record and a 9-14
overall record. Kayla Kauffman and Jessi Gunnels (allconference for four years, all district 2 years) were lost to
graduation.
Thirteen girls make up this year’s team, including two
seniors and ten returning lettermen.
Gentry sees this squad’s strengths as several returning
starters and girls who received some quality playing time.
“Playing in the same system another year should help
consistency,” he explained. He also points to the deep
bench and quickness of players, though he admits this
team is still fairly young, lacks height overall, and needs
to work on shooting the ball.
Gentry plans an up tempo offense full-court motion
type half court set. Defense will be mostly man-to-man,
both full and half court.
The team roster includes seniors Jacklynn Williams
and Skyler Lancaster; juniors Alexis Raffety, Adison
Barnhart, Sydney Seba and Jessie Smith; sophomores
Lauryn Campbell, Sarah Cawby and Jenna Bartholomew; freshmen Jacy Bolton, Allison Jacobs, Jessica
Grah and McKenzie Irvin.
Hume Lady Hornets
Head coach Delanya Thompson returns for her 6th
season with the Lady Hornets. In the 2011-12 season
Thompson led her team to a 21-5 overall and 5-1 conference record.
Only one player was lost to graduation (Makena
Thompson, all conference and all district). Five returning lettermen make up the teams probable starters: Emily
Brooks, senior, point guard (all conference, all district);
Tori Sears, senior, forward; Abby Yarick, senior, guard;
Kaitlee Metcalf, junior, guard; Hope Yarick, sophomore,
guard.
Thompson reports her team’s strengths are experience
and speed, though size and numbers (of players) will
prove a challenge. “As usual we have to be in very good
shape,” she said.
The Lady Hornets have made it a goal to finish at the
top of their conference (GVVC) and be district contenders.
Appleton City Lady Bulldogs
The Lady Bulldogs have a new head coach this year,
Butler native Rance Waite. Previously, Waite assisted Archie varsity boys basketball for two years.
Waite has taken on a team with a 1-6 record from
last season (3-16 overall). With 11 players (two seniors),
Waite reports the team is relatively young and small, and
11
guard.
“We have a good core group of players on the varsity,”
Coach Rapp reports. “However, we will be very young
and inexperienced off the bench. If our young players
are able to contribute on the varsity level we should be
competitive with most teams.”
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lacking numbers. However, a couple of good guards that
can score and handle the ball, according to Waite, will
help strengthen the team.
Adrian Blackhawks
Tyson Basore returns for his 3rd year as head coach
for the Blackhawks, assisted by Matt Davis.
Last year Basore led his team to the top of the conference with a 6/1 conference record and a 21/5 overall
record, along with a championship win at the Midway
tournament.
The Blackhawks have 22 members signed up for this
year’s squad, including seven seniors and 2 lettermen.
The team lost six to graduation - Eric Moles (1st team,
all-state, conference, districts), Harrison Wainwright (1st
team, all conference), Alix Wilson (1st team, all conference), Ethan Weeks, Ricky Gelosa and Drew Cochran.
Where the team lacks experience and height, Basore
notes, it will make up for in a willingness to work hard.
Basore plans a motion offense this season, and a man/
zone defense.
Drexel Bobcats
Dennis Bolton is entering his 21st year with Drexel,
and his 14th season as the Head Coach for the Bobcats.
Assisting him again this year for a fourth season is BryAnn Middleton.
The Bobcats tied for 1st last year with Adrian in the
WEMO conference. They had a 6-1 conference record,
26-5 overall. The took first at the WEMO, Archie and
District Tournaments, going all the way to the final four
in Columbia where they took 2nd place.
Four from last year’s team graduated, including: Blake
Seba (1st all-conference, MBCA All-State), Chris Wilson
(MBCA Academic All-State), Justin Thomas and Keifer
Shipley.
The current team has 20 members with five seniors
and 11 lettermen. Probable starters, as reported by
Bolton, are: CJ Bolton (6’4”, Sr., 2-time 1st all-conference, 2 time MBCA All-State and 1st Team Sportswriters
All-State), Trevor Cooley (6’, Sr., 2-time all-conference
and all-district), Cody Russell (5’9”, Sr., all-conference
and all-district), Javyn Johnston (6’4”, Jr., all-conference
and all-district), and Daniel Roberts (6’, Sr.).
Bolton believes his team is strong due to their experience, size and quickness. He is encouraging his team to
stay focused and prepare to play in the present.
The Bobcats’ offense will be multiple motion and
zone. Defense will primarily be man to man with some
match up zone.
Rich Hill Tigers
Ryan Rapp begins his 8th season as head coach of the
Tigers, assisted this year by Lynn Morgan.
Rapp took his team to 3rd place in last year’s conference standing with a conference record of 4-3, 20-7 overall. The Tigers took 3rd at the WEMO Tourn. and 2nd
at Appleton City Tourn., Rich Hill Tourn., and Districts.
Four players were lost to graduation: Chase Stout (all
conference), Clayton Cumpton (all-conference), Derek
Parker and Jairus Beckett.
Twenty-two have reported for this year’s team, with
five seniors and four lettermen.
Rapp sees his team’s strengths as an ability to defend,
quickness and guard play. “This group of kids work extremely hard,” Rapp said.
Rapp plans a flex, motion and dribble drive offense,
while defense will be man to man.
Probably starters for the Tigers will be: Josh Robb, senior, 5’10”, guard; Jacob Thompson, sophomore, 5’8”,
guard; Tyler Little, senior, 6’1”, forward; Cody Yarick, senior, 6’1”, center; Dustin Pritchett, senior, 5’10”,
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This will be the second year Greg Sewell serves as
head coach for the AC Bulldogs, and his fourth year
coaching with AC. Kevin Piepmeir will be assisting.
No players were lost to graduation from last year’s
team; Bulldogs had a record of 1-7 in conference, and a
7th place standing.
With five returning starters and eight of his top 10
players returning, (5 seniors, 8 lettermen), the Bulldogs
will benefit from an experienced team who won’t have
the normal adjustment period in the beginning of the season of playing as a team. Sewell reports they are working
on rebounding skills.
A motion offense against man-to-man is planned, and
a man-to-man (70%)/zone (30%) defense.
Probable starters are: Truman Burchett, senior, Ryan
Marshall, senior (WEMO all conference), Cody Daniels,
Caleb Powell, and Adam Dains.
“Ryan averaged in double figures last year. Truman
Burchett and Cody Daniels will handle most of the ball
handling,” Sewell explains. “Rebounding will continue
to be a challenge for the Bulldogs.”
Miami Eagles
Bob Anderson is beginning his first year with Miami
as head coach of varsity boys. Anderson last coached in
2007-08 (freshman girls). He will be assisted by Keith
Smith.
The Eagles have 13 members this year, with two seniors and four returning lettermen. Only one player was
lost to graduation from last season (Mikey Erickson).
After a disappointing season for 2011-12, Anderson
hopes to see improvement and is drilling his team on
basic skills. “We will play hard,” he promises. “We will
leave everything we have on the floor.”
The team roster includes: Luke Crawford (freshman
guard, 6’), Trevor Ewbanks (sophomore forward, 6’2”),
Rollin Findley (freshman guard, 5’8”), Cole Frye (sophomore forward, 6’1”), Dylan Good (junior forward, 6’3”),
Devin Henkle (sophomore guard, 5’6”), Jarrett Hermann
(freshman guard, 5’10”), Austin Muller (senior guard,
6’), Colby Muller (freshman guard, 5’8”), Dallas Scholes-Lucito (junior forward, 6’1”), Robby Trinkle (freshman forward, 6’2”), Clayton Urton (sophomore forward,
5’10”) and Zack White (senior guard, 6’).
Hume Hornets
David Brooks has been coaching for 12 years, last year
as the Hornets’ Jr. High boys head coach.
The Hornets have eight players this year, having lost
four to graduation. “We have three returning lettermen
that have all started at one time or another,” Brooks reported. “I feel we have some quality leadership from the
upper classmen.”
Brooks is prepping his team on “the typical zone and
man defense” but is working up some specialized plays “Hopefully ones that will give us plenty of good looks at
the basket,” he said. “The team has been very receptive
to the plays and instruction I’ve given them.”
The Hornets roster includes: Jeremy Lewis (senior
guard/sm forward, 5’9”), Zach Smith (senior post, 6’),
Cain Crawford (junior guard, 5’8”), Riley Patton (junior
guard/sm forward, 5’8”), Rhett Spencer, junior post,
5’11”), Billy Thompson (junior post, 6’2”), Tyler Clark
(freshman guard, 5’3”) and Ethan Spencer (freshman
guard, 5’5”).
“I’m very pleased with how practices have been going
and have seen some major improvement from when we
first started practices to now. But as the season progresses
I hope our fans will not only see an improvement in our
skills but also in our character and sportsmanship. And
that by the end of the season, no matter what our win/
loss record is, we will have made some great and lasting
memories.”
Ballard Bulldogs
Troy Engelhardt, Ballard alumni (1998), begins his
first season coaching for the Ballard Bulldog varsity boys.
Last year the Bulldogs took consolation at the GVVC
tournament and had a 1-4 conference record (4-22 overall).
This season’s team has 13 members with 1 senior and
5 returning lettermen.
Engelhardt sees his players’ strengths as quickness,
and though most members are young, possessing raw talent. Engelhardt plans a motion offense and zone defense.
“The boys have set a high standard for the team this
year. They have put in a lot of time this off season to better themselves as individuals and as a team. It’s going to
be a fun season to watch this team grow and develop as
the team’s confidence rises and the talent starts to shine,”
Engelhardt said.
The Bulldog roster: Senior Lane Oerke, juniors Tristen
Clark and Patryk Sickels, sophomores James Engelhardt,
Ben Oswald (2nd team all district), Scott Morris, Kyle
Teagarden, Nathan Lybarger and Graham Wainscott,
and freshmen TJ Sickels, Kody Green, Tyler Kennedy
and Jacob Kennedy.
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Winter Blitz for Brice
Paddle Party
Hosted by Butler Optimist
Doors Open at 6 p.m. • Auction begins 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $3/paddle or 4 paddles for $10
Saturday
The more paddles the better! Don’t forget your quarters!
December 1
Proceeds from the event will benefit
Bates County Fair
Brice Eidson.
Youth Building
Bid on all these great companies and more:
For more info. please call:
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660-227-2070
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Pampered Chef, Herbal Life, Customized Crafts
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have been placed a token will be drawn that corresponds with the lucky Bidder’s paddle number. The more
paddles you raise the more chances of being drawn as the winner! Bidders must be 18 years or older.
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n Basketball
Nov. 19
Drexel @ Lone Jack 5:00
Nov. 20
Adrian @ Lone Jack 5:30
Rich Hill @ Jasper 6:00
Hume @ Miami 5:30
Ballard @ Kingsville 6:00
Nevada @ Archie 6:00 Girls
Lakeland @ Appleton City 5:00
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cold or warmed with spices!
We have honey, sorghum,
sugar-free preserves and a
variety of nuts. We do custom pecan cracking. The
new access road will be
open soon at the TT overpass. Open 8-5:30, closed
Tuesdays. Kithcart Orchard,
4 miles south of Rich Hill on
Hwy. 71. 417-395-2214
(3) Personal Care
PREMIER HOME HEALTHCARE: Because there is no
place like home. Serving
your needs, locally for over
15 years. 1-888-456-3399.
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(4) Help Wanted
A.M. BAKER:Apply in person, Old Cedar Inn, Garden
City, Mo.4b24
REMARKABLY
SIMPLE
and easy way to earn up
to $500 daily working parttime. FREE mind opening
report. Dry Tech, Promo
#CL45824, 19871 Nordhoff
St., Northridge, CA 91324,
1-800-507-7222.4a31
HELP WANTED:Waitress/
bartender/cook full or parttime. Amsterdam Cafe. 660267-3209.z
BRIARWOOD FARMS:Farm
worker wanted, some machinery experience, phone
evening 8-9. 660-679-3459
or 660-679-3395.2b7
DRIVERS:Home
weekly!
Intermodal, dry van, flatbed.
Excellent benefits/bonuses.
CDL-A 1 yr. exp./Refreshers
welcome. Connie or Marnie
866-374-8487.2a7
CNA’S PRN:Adrian Manor
Health & Rehabilitation Center is currently accepting applications for CNA. This is
a PRN position for various
shifts. The applicant must
already be Certified. Pay is
commensurate with experience plus shift differential.
Conveniently apply online
at www.adrianmanor.com or
come by and apply in person. ATTN: Sherry Moore
RN, BSN, DON. Adrian
Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center, 402 W. 1st
Street in Adrian, MO, 64720.
EOE2b7
HELP WANTED:Opportunity
for experienced scratch
cook willing to relocate 30
miles south of KC. Housing
possibly provided, strong
work ethic, non-smoker,
catering experience a plus,
please send resume bestplacearound@gmail.com
2a7
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY: Is now accepting applications for a
Classroom Aide position for
our Head Start Center in
Butler. This is a part-time,
temporary position. High
School Diploma or GED is
required. You may apply
online at www.wcmcaa.org
or you may drop by any of
our offices and pick up an
application or request that
one be sent to you. If mailing, send applications (and
transcripts/resumes) to WCMCAA, Human Resources,
P.O. Box 125, Appleton City,
MO 64724. If you need an
application mailed to you,
please call Human Resources at 660-476-2185. Due
to the volume of responses
we are receiving, we are
unable to provide any application’s status, so please
refrain from contacting us
for such information. If you
prefer fax, please fax applications to 660-476-9246. If
you need further assistance
please call HR at 660-4762185. EOE.
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BECOME A CAREGIVER!
Hiring days, nights and
weekends now. 816-54033094b14
(5) Business &
Financial
Adult & Child Care, Chiropractors,
Counseling, Doctors, Dentists, etc.
Anouncements, Opportunities,
Financial Services, Insurance,
Loans & Investments
LOOKING FOR MEDICARE
ADVANTAGE: Or affordable
Medicare
Supplements?
Call David Noble 800-8385576, 417-849-2776.
NOTICE:Protect what you
have with insurance from
COOK INSURANCE Agency, Inc., 660-679-6188, Butler, Mo. z
BANKRUPTCY?We are a
debt relief agency helping
people file for relief under
the U.S. Bankruptcy code.
660-200-7147z
(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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3 BULLS:18-20 months, Angus, 1-3 yr. old Angus and
one 18-20 limflex. 660-6791382z
WHEAT
STRAW:Small
square bales wire tied,
stored inside, $2.75 per
bale. 417-448-4297 or 417448-7400.4a31
FOR SALE:Straw small sq.
bales $3. 816-657-2622
4b7
STRAW FOR SALE:Big
round bales, twine tie $30;
net wrap $30. Lt. square $4.
660-643-7480.2b14
FOR SALE:200 plus square
bales Lespedeza mixed hay.
Also pet quality Golden Doodle male puppy, up to date
on shots and worming. 417884-5206b
FOR SALE:Big round bales
2nd cutting Brome fescue,
wrapped $75. 660-679-5439
after 6 p.m.
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BULLS FOR SALE: Angus,
Simmental and Simm/Angus. 417-214-0290 or 417825-30229b17
FOR
SALE:1982
JD
4440 tractor with duals,
Quad range transmission,
$26,000, good condition,
6800 actual hr.. 660-6797639 or 660-679-1585.
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OGDEN HORSE CREEK
RANCH: Now offering first
pick colt crop mares and
geldings; KO Angus Bulls,
Angus plus bulls and 500
females. 417-466-8176
6b24
FOR SALE:1998 Kinze
2000 planter, 8/15 interplant,
with corn and bean units KPMIII monitor, no till coulters,
$17,000, good condition.
660-679-7639 or 660-6791585.b
REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: 16
months to 3 year olds. Good
disposition and growth. Call
Matt Kohler. 816-679-4966.
6b24
FOR SALE:Mixed grass
hay, big bales and square
bales. Firewood pickup load
$55, cord $100, you pick
up. Mixed hack berry and
hedge. 660-679-1302
2b14
BALANCER
BULLS:Reg.
20 months of age. Call Brett
Foster 660-492-2808.
UKC REGISTERED BLUE
TICK PUPS FOR SALE:
12 weeks old, 2 males, 2
females, out of Dual Grand
Nite Champion male. BBOA
National hunt champion,
Gr Ch Gr nite Ch. Mad dog
MO., blue smoke, smokey
river female. Pups registered, wormed and 5 way
shots. UKC performance
nominated. $200 620-2247555 or 620-224-6881.
FOR SALE:USDA tested
hatching flock lavender
guineas and Peking ducks
$5 each. 660-679-6463
leave message. 2b7
FOR SALE:Terrier-Chihuahua mix pups, 3-10 months
old, shots, wormed, 5-10
lbs. when grown, $100 each.
660-679-6463 leave message.2b7
GELBVIEH BULLS FOR
SALE: Red and black, yearlings, forage developed, in
breeding condition, ready to
go. Call Lonnie McWilliams,
417-448-9006.2a14
20 HEAD FEEDER PIGS
FOR SALE: Been castrated,
vaccinated, wormed & tail
docked, good crossbred
pigs. Call Lonnie McWilliams, 417-448-9006.
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FREE:One 2 year old female dog and one 8 month
old male pup. Both have
friendly dispositions. Good
with kids. Love to ride. Call
660-679-86274b14
(7) Farm & Garden
FOR SALE: Farm machinery & equipment. 816-6824808.z
FOR SALE:Bush Hog brand
rotary mowers (rigid and
flex-wing)
hay
tedders,
wheel rakes zero-turn lawn
mowers. Schell City T&T,
Schell City, MO. 417-4323101.z
WANTED:Standing Timber.
Certified cutters, highest
prices paid. Cash up front or
on shares. Ron Jones, 417321-3190.2&4womz
FOR SALE:Straw small
squares $2.50. 816-7830978, 816-657-2679.
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FOR SALE:Alfalfa square
bales, $8. 816-804-5297 z
FOR SALE:Mixed grass hay,
square bales $5. 816-8045297z
FOR SALE:Small square
bales of straw $4. 660-4640997z
WANTED PASTURE/HAY
GROUND: Farmer looking
for pasture/hay ground. Will
fertilize, mend fences and
brush control. Will pay cash
rent or share. Call 660-2673417.6b24
FARMER WANTING CROP
LAND: 40 acres or more,
will pay cash, rent or shares.
816-679-49666b24
BROME HAY:Square bales.
Dennis L. Slattery. 816-52080564b14
FOR SALE:AC WD tractor
$500. 660-679-6463
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CASE 1845C SKID LOADER WITH BUCKET AND
FORKS: Runs great, machine has been gone
through,
new
hydraulic
pump, drive chains, sprockets, lots more. $10,500. 660643-7320, cell 679-1223. b
FOR SALE:Ferris Zero Turn
lawn mower. Model IS3100Z
with a 61” cut. Kawasaki Vtwin 37hp engine. 3 years
old. Like new. Call 913-8278033a
YOUR HOMETOWN BUTLER SEARS: Will be open
Thanksgiving day 8 p.m. to
Midnight as a preview to our
Amazing Black Friday Sale!!
There will also be special
pricing for that day ONLY!!
Black Friday we will open at
4 a.m. Stop by for hot chocolate and treats. 2b7
(8) Sales
Auctions, Garage & Yard Sales,
Rummage Sales
G A R A G E / T A G
SALE:Heckadon
Auction
Bldg., Hwy. 52 W., Butler.
Fri., Sat., Nov. 16 & 17. 8
a.m. - 7 p.m. Filled it back
up! Too much to list!
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GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE: Continues at
50% off everything in stock.
New store hours 9-3 Monday through Saturday with
the exception of doctor’s
appointments. Town Square
Hardware & Variety, south
side Butler square. 660-6795832bfp
(9) Rentals
Homes, Business, Apartments, etc.
APPLICATION FOR ELDERLY: 2/3 bdrm units at
Pleasanton Housing Authority, 902 Palm, Pleasanton,
KS, 913-352-6289, screening is required. 2&4eowz
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.
660-679-0030.z
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT:
Nicely furnished or unfurnished. Pool, rec. room &
laundry. Free cable/HBO,
water & trash. Short lease
available. $175 security deposit. No pets! In Nevada.
Starting at $325. 417-6672633.z
FOR RENT: 1 Bedroom
apartment in Hume, Mo.,
water, septic and trash
service included. 620-8574770.z
(9) Rentals
Homes, Business, Apartments, etc.
FOR RENT:Rockville, MO.
Nice 1 bdrm apartment.
All utilities paid. Starting at
$310. No pets. 417-6672633.z
SENIOR LIVING APARTMENTS:
Locations
in
Nevada,
Sheldon
and
Rockville. All bills paid.
Apartments starting at $310.
417-667-5084z
MOBILE HOME FOR RENT:
2 bdrm, bath and 1/2, no
pets, $300 month, plus utilities. 660-200-5627
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FOR RENT:3 bdrm, 2 bath,
1 c garage in Appleton City.
All new oak laminate flooring downstairs. L-shape lvg/
din rmam rm, great closets/
storage space inside. Approx 1800 sq. ft. Large yard/
fence area in bkyd/storage
bldg. $575/mon. lease, 1st
and last month plus damage deposit. R/OPT. Background/credit check. Leave
message 573-379-6001.
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FOR RENT IN RICH HILL: A
very nice spacious 3 bdrm,
2 bath, triplex unit! No water
bill, refrigerator and range
provided. $500 monthly
rent, $500 deposit. If interested call 913-742-2201
2a7
2
BEDROOM
MOBILE
HOME FOR RENT: Cheap,
utilities, $275 month. Also 16
ft. V bottom boat with trailer
9.9 Johnson new trolling
motor, new lights. 660-2005504.b
FOR RENT:Building outside
of Butler city limits, 40’x60’.
660-200-5695nc
FOR RENT:Small house in
northwest Bates County to
single lady, furnished, all
utilities paid. Renter has
option of performing light
housework duties to supplement rental payment. 816803-5058nc
FOR
RENT:2
bedroom
house, washer & dryer hook
up, rent $350, deposit $175.
212 S. Broadway. 660-6793281a
TWO BEDROOM HOUSE
FOR RENT IN ADRIAN: Appliances provided. Handicapped accessible with
entry ramp and large bathroom. Energy efficient and
winterized. Close to school
and downtown. References
checked. 816-738-4995
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AVAILABLE SOON FOR
RENT: Commercial space
800 sq. ft. m/l $250 rent and
deposit. 660-679-6141
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FOR RENT:1 and 2 bedroom apartments from $225
to $325. No pets, 1 yr. lease.
660-679-6141b
FOR RENT:3 bedroom, 2
bath, 309 E. Dakota, Butler.
$425 rent and deposit. No
pets 1 yr. lease. 660-6796141b
FOR RENT:2 possibly 3
bedroom home $325 rent
and deposit. 105 S. Willow,
Butler. 1 yr. lease, no pets.
660-679-6141b
FOR RENT:1 bedroom, unfurnished, close to Butler
square. $250/month, references and deposit. 660-67936913b14
HOUSE
FOR
RENT:Available Dec. 10.
4 bedroom, 2 bath, CH/
CA, Centerville area, Prairie View school district. No
smoking, no pets. $650/
month with references. 913898-23002b14
FOR RENT:Extra nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath house located
at 600 W. Lee in Butler. 1 car
attached garage, and large
sunroom on back. Call Linn
Nitsche 660-679-8104
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FOR RENT:3 bedroom, 1
bath house located at 106
W Lee in Butler. Hardwood
floors throughout the whole
house, refinished. Available
Dec. 1. Call Linn Nitsche
660-679-8104b
(10) Real Estate
For Sale
FOR SALE:10 acres trees,
electric, rural water, Butler school, nice home site
$30,000. 816-674-1176
4b7
BANK REPO:Doublewide,
on land. Land/home purchase available. Financing
available. Call to qualify.
417-533-3599b
FOR SALE:175 acres, excellent recreational ground
or developmental ground for
homes, rural water, electric,
roads all in place, rolling
hills, lakes, timber. 816-67411764b7
FOR SALE:Trailer house,
must be moved or torn
down. 660-200-5695
nc
2 FOR 1 SALE:2000 mobile
home 28x42, very good condition, Tuff shed 12x20, very
excellent condition $32,500.
Must be moved. 816-5908468 or 417-546-2205.
4b14
FOR SALE:4 bedroom, 2
baths, basement, CA/CH,
2 car detached garage,
30’x50’ shop on approximately 5 acres. Ghere Realty, Bus. Hwy. 71, Butler, MO.
Don Ghere, Broker. 660679-4700, 660-200-5701. b
FOR SALE:2.4 acres, 3
bdrm, 2 bath, new roof, siding, windows, insulation, CH
& CA, covered back deck &
carport. Bargain priced. V
Hwy. north of Hume, N or
U Hwy. $69K. Western MO
Realty, Mary Coffman. 660200-6033b
FOR SALE:7 acre. 16x80 3
bdrm, 2 bath, 12 miles E of
Adrian $49K. Western MO
FOR SALE:5 acre, 3 bdrm,
1 bath, CH & CA, basement,
30x40 shop, some fencing,
rural & well water, natural
gas 1 1/2 miles E of Butler
on H Hwy. north side of the
road $79K. Western MO Realty, Mary Coffman. 660-006033b
FOR SALE:11 acres earth
contact E of Butler on H 3
bdrm, 2 bath, new roof, 2400
sq. ft. $99K. Western MO
MILLER WELDING MACHINE: With Onan gas engine. Call for details. 913259-09102a14
FOR SALE:Concrete steps,
3 steps, 4 foot wide, 2 foot
high, total size 4’x6’ $150.
660-679-4058b
(13) Miscellaneous
COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY: 660-679-3951.
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STEEL,
STEEL,
STEEL:Several types. Lots
of pipe. Various sizes of tubing. 4” angle iron. 660-9253302.z
BUYING: Gold & Silver,
watches, sterling silver,
flatware, antique jewelry,
diamonds, coins, paying top
price. Golden Classics Jewelry. 816-380-6325
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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 friction of
the cost by replacing your
doors and drawer fronts.
Also fireplace mantles and
any other cabinet needs.
No job too small. Licensed,
Bonded,
Insurance.
20
years experience. View my
website at www.davescabinetrefacing.com. 417-3894475.zfp2wom
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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
TRAFFIC TICKETS?We can
help. 660-200-7147
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FOR SALE:14 acres earth
contact east of Pleasanton,
pond, fenced, hunting, new
furnace, $99K. Western MO
AL-ANON MEETING:Every
Monday, 7 p.m., Mound City
United Methodist Church,
3rd & Main, Mound City, Ks.
913-636-9280 for more info.
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FOR SALE:9 acres Spruce
3 bdrm, 1 bath, shop $59.
Western MO Realty, Mary
Coffman. 660-200-6033 b
PREMIER HOME HEALTHCARE: Committed to the
best care at home for over
15 years. You have a choice,
choose Premier. 1-888-4563399.3b14
FOR SALE:51 acres, house,
shop, 3 acre lake, very secluded, $315K. Western MO
FOR SALE:1/2 acre manufactured home close to 4
Rivers Wildlife Conservation
$89,900. Western MO Realty, Mary Coffman. 660-2006033b
(11) Recreational
For Sale
Boats, Motorcycles,
Motor Homes, Aviation
WANTED:Dead or alive.
Used 4 wheelers, 3 wheelers, dirt bikes, street bikes
and ATVs, no key or title
needed.
816-217-8542,
816-380-5161, anytime. z
WANTING TO BUY GUNS:
1 or small collection. 660643-7320, cell 660-6791223.4womz
2007 620i 4X4 GATOR:Front
bumper, fender guards, bed
lift, windshield, good condition. 913-259-0910
(12) For Sale
Anything you might want to sell
BUTCHER
BEEF FOR
SALE: Contact Neale Oerke
at Diamond O Feedyard,
660-679-6885.z
USED
APPLIANCES,
Washers/Dryers, Refrigerators: Del’s Adrian Appliance,
56 E. Main, 816-297-2228.z
HEAVY DUTY RECLINING
LIFT CHAIR: On sale now!
Furniture City, Clinton, Mo.
660-885-7088.z
FOR SALE:300 Gal. water
tanks, chemical free, $100
each, cash only. 407 W.
Vine, Butler. 660-679-5929
or Hume 660-643-7431,
leave message. z
FLATBED
TARPS
&
STRAPS FOR SALE: Call
for more information. 660227-9647.2b7
FOR SALE:Like new natural gas, blue flame heater,
30,000 BTU $150; Ladies,
3 speed bike $25; Small live
animal trap; Ladies blouses.
417-309-9336a
RELAY FOR LIFE COOKBOOKS FOR SALE: Limited
quantities. Call 660-6793796 or 660-679-6277
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SCRAP
IRON
WANTED:Junk cars, trucks,
bulldozers, heavy machinery, old equipment and junk.
Will cut it up and remove
from land paying half of
scrap value. 417-667-1966.
2b14
HELP WANTED:Waitress/
bartender/cook full or parttime. Amsterdam Cafe. 660267-3209.z
RELAY FOR LIFE COOKBOOKS FOR SALE: Limited
quantities. Call 660-6793796 or 660-679-6277
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WANTED TO BUY:Old US
coins, Indian head pennies
and silver coins before 1964.
Call Robert 660-679-4142.a
(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.
2005 CHEVY SILVERADO
1500 EXT CAB WORK
TRUCK:
4136A.
Local
trade with clean vehicle history. dual zone AC. Automatic. 4.3 L V6. Only about
129,338 miles. Sale price
$10,942. Jim Falk Motors,
Clinton, MO. 866-636-9125
or www.jimfalk.com
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1990 300 ZX NISSAN:5
speed, red, AC, cruise, ttops, looks good, runs good,
$6000 OBO. 734-697-3843
FOR SALE:1995 High Top
Mark III Chevy 20 conversion van, no rust, very nice.
816-225-7411a
FOR SALE:2008 Chevy.
1/2 T. truck, 4x4, shortbed
lifted, good oversized tires
& mags., small V-8, 43,000
miles, white. Call 660-6798627.4b14
FOR SALE:1999 Super Duty
250 Ford Crew cab Lariat,
leather seats, 2 whl. drive,
V10 motor. 660-492-3786 b
FOR SALE:1999 Ford F150
XL, 4x4, V6, reg. cab, long
bed. 660-492-3786
b
2002
CHRYSLER
PT
CRUISER:
Full
power,
cold air, 5 spd., great mpg,
$3995. 660-925-3362 or
816-714-6556b
2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE: Full power, 4x4, extra clean, $5995. 660-9253362 or 816-714-6556
b
2005 MERCURY MONTEREY VAN: Full power,
excellent condition, $5995.
660-925-3362 or 816-7146556b
2006 MUSTANG GT:V-8,
mint condition. $9,995. 660925-3362 or 816-714-6556.
2003 CHEVROLET S10:2.4
cal. auto, extra clean, $5795.
660-925-3362 or 816-7146556.b
2004 FORD 1/2 TON:Single
cab, long bed, V-8 auto, 4x4,
excellent condition $7995.
660-925-3362 or 816-7146556.b
2005 FORD EXPEDITION:
Full power, leather, 4x4, extra clean, $5995. 660-9253362 or 816-714-6556.
b
1999 DODGE:1 ton dually,
quad cab, full power auto,
74K extra extra clean $5995.
660-925-3362 or 816-7146556.b
2006 KIA SPORTAGE EX:
4x4, V6, 80k, mint condition $8995. 660-925-3362 or
816-714-6556.b
2002 FORD EXPLORER
XLT: 4x4, 3rd row seat, extra
clean, $4995. 660-925-3362
or 816-714-6556.b
2001 FORD RANGER:Ext.
cab, V-6, 5 spd., extra clean,
$3995. 660-925-3362 or
816-714-6556b
FOR SALE:’97 Ford Explorer, 4x4, 4.0, automatic,
167,000 miles, in good
shape, $2300. 660-4922278b
1500
REGULAR
CAB:
4090A. Sweet victory red.
One owner, factory warranty,
like new work truck, 4.3L V6
engine. Sale price $19,799.
888-636-9125, www.jimfalk.
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2005 DODGE RAM 1500
QUAD CAB 4X4: 6329B.
Tough black on black exterior, very clean condition,
great bed liner. 4.7L V8 engine. About 92,069 miles.
Sale price $13,986. 888636-9125, www.jimfalk.com
1500 LS CREW CAB 4X4:
6393B. HD trailering, low
miles, factory warranty. 4.8L
V8 engine. Red with chrome
grill and bedliner. Sale price
$28,523.
888-636-9125,
www.jimfalk.com b
2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500: 6342B. Ext. cab
with 17 inch chrome style
wheels, automatic, cruise,
defrost, power windows,
locks and mirrors. Excellent
condition. 5.3L V8 engine,
warranty, only about 88,922
miles. Sale price $10,388.
888-636-9125, www.jimfalk.
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2010 ORANGE DODGE
RAM 1500 QUAD CAB:
6421A. Work truck with big
chrome grill, remote start,
easy to clean All Weather
floors, 3.7L V6 engine. A
must see online. Sale price
$19,796.
888-636-9125,
www.jimfalk.com b
2010 DODGE RAM 1500
QUAD CAB: 4047B. 4x4
SLT. Brand new tires and
Rugged bed liner, remote
start, 5.7L Hemi engine,
sweet truck. Sale price
$25,987.
888-636-9125,
www.jimfalk.com b
2010 SPORT RED CHEVY
AVEO 2LT: 6423A. Loaded,
sunroof and leather sleek
interior, spoiler, automatic,
remote keyless entry and
power locks and windows.
Warranty. Only about 33,691
miles. Sale price $12,486
.888-636-9125, www.jimfalk.
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2007 CHEVY COBALT SEDAN: 6443A. Low, low miles
and great fuel economy.
Ultra silver metallic sleek
exterior and sporty spoiler.
Only about 48,500 miles.
Very low monthly payment
options. $10,274. 888-6369125, www.jimfalk.com
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2005 FORD F150 TRITON
SLT 4X4: 6427A. Crew cab.
Only about 67,805 miles,
automatic, 5.4L V8, clean
vehicle history report, 4WD,
brand new bedliner. What
a truck. $18,896. 888-6369125, www.jimfalk.com
2010 CHEVY MALIBU SEDAN: 6392A. Only 26,868
miles. Sleek summit white,
bluetooth, keyless entry, aux
jack for iPod and much more.
Like new with clean vehicle
history report. Really great
buy with very low monthly
payment options and excellent fuel economy. Warranty.
2006 CADILLAC SRX AWD:
3538B. Really loaded plus a
classic Cadillac smooth ride.
Sleek black Raven exterior,
leather, power lift gate. All
wheel drive ready for winter. Warranty. Sale price
$12,480.
888-636-9125,
www.jimfalk.com b
2008
DODGE CALIBER
SXT: 4116A. Must see Surf
Blue Pearl paint. Auto,
cruise, defrost, power options. One owner new car
trade in with clean vehicle
history report. 4 brand new
tires. Chill Zone Cooled
Glovebox. Warranty. Sale
price $8450. 888-636-9125,
www.jimfalk.com b
2012 CHEVY IMPALA LT
SEDAN: 6382A. Only 8310
miles. Moonroof, loaded,
comfortable and sleek interior. Great gas mileage.
Excellent buy with very
low monthly payment options available. Sale price
$16,240.
888-636-9125,
www.jimfalk.com b
2008 BLACK FORD FOCUS
SE: Clean condition, automatic, remote keyless entry,
power doors and locks, one
owner, clean vehicle history
report. Great gas mileage.
149,447 miles. Kept in great
condition. Sale price $7,441.
888-636-9125, www.jimfalk.
comb
2010 TOYOTA RAV4: Very
sleek crossover with sunroof. You will love the space
and the smooth ride. Only
about 17,438 miles. Low
monthly payment options
available. A must see online.
2008 BUICK ENCLAVE
CXL: 6408A. Wow! Diamond
white. Double moonroof,
DVD, navigation, heated
and cooled memory leather.
This is luxury. Like new. Sale
price $24,999. 888-6369125, www.jimfalk.com
Court
MARRIAGE LICENSE
Lucille Mundey
Recorder of Deeds
Delbert Michael Bishop,
Belton, 40, and Cheryl Lynn
Price, Belton, 55.
CIRCUIT COURT
James K. Journey, Judge
Diana Rich, Clerk
November 5-9, 2012
St v. Ralph Offield, I: Felony burglary, II: Felony stealing, reduced to Felony receiving stolen property, guilty plea,
sentenced to 5 years in MDOC,
sentence to run concurrently
with other sentence.
Sheri R Thornburg v Joey
S Thornburg, Dissolution of
Marriage is granted.
St v. Samantha J Hubbard,
I: Felony forgery, II: Felony
forgery, III: Felony forgery, IV:
Felony forgery, V: Felony forgery, set for 12-17-12.
St v. David Bill Allen, Felony possession of controlled
substance, marijuana/hydrocodone, set for 12-17-12.
St v. David Bill Allen, Felony DWI-persistent offender, set
for 12-17-12.
St v. David Bill Allen, Felony theft/stealing, set for 1217-12.
MUNICIPAL COURT
Debra A. Hopkins, Judge
Vicki S. Bond,
Court Administrator
November 8, 2012
City of Butler v.
Sarah Ayers, Animal running loose, Guilty plea, $75
+ cc
Mark Bartlett, Speeding,
Guilty plea, $125 ic
Amy Bauer, Fail to register vehicle, Guilty plea, $100
ic
Clifford Belt, Fail to regis-
13
ter vehicle, Guilty plea, $100
ic
Amy Benz, Defective
equipment, Guilty plea, $175
ic
Mary Bright, Public nuisance, Guilty plea, $75 + cc
Michael Brotherton, Jr.,
Unlawful use of a weapon,
Guilty plea, SIS; $24.50 cc;
50 hrs of community service
with Donna Morris
Possession of synthetic marijuana, Guilty plea, SIS; 2 yrs
probation; $24.50 cc; no further law violations
Driving while license suspended, Guilty plea, 2 days
jail, credit for time served;
$24.50 cc + inmate fees
Michael Brumley, Fail to
wear seat belt, Guilty plea,
$10 fine
Thomas Buchholz, Fail to
register vehicle, W,
Thomas Buchholz, Driving while license revoked, W,
Thomas Buchholz, Open
container while operating vehicle, W,
Jia Cai, Speeding, Guilty
plea, $125 ic
Charlie Clark, Disorderly
conduct, Guilty plea, $300 ic
Ashley Cole, Fail to register vehicle, W,
Danny Cox, Public nuisance, Guilty plea, $50 +
$24.50 cc
Trenton Crow, Defective
ic
Braxton Cushard, Speeding, Guilty plea, $125 ic
Matthew Dodds, Disorderly conduct, Guilty plea,
$360 ic
Markus Edwards, Fail to
$10 fine
Jeffrey Ellis, Fail to register vehicle, Guilty plea, $100
ic
Rita Fobian, Speeding,
William Freeze, Defective
ic
Gregory Grimes, Fail to
register vehicle, Guilty plea,
$100 ic
Michael Hart, Defective
ic
Allison Hartsell, Speeding, Guilty plea, $125 ic
Donnie Hobbs, Fail to register vehicle, W,
Robert Hook, Possession
of synthetic drugs, W,
Devere Jones, Fail to register vehicle, Guilty plea,
$100 ic
Mark Kailbourn, Fail to
$100 ic
Deborah Kirk, Speeding,
Andrea Landis, Speeding,
Theodore Lewis, Fail to
$100 ic
Patricia Locke, No drivers
license on person, W,
Patricia Locke, Fail to
wear seat belt, W,
Jeremy Loveland, Fail to
$100 ic
Jeremy Loveland, Fail to
$100 ic
Thomas Luney, Fail to
$100 ic
Kyle Martin, Speeding,
Wah McCarthy, Illegal
parking, Guilty plea, $60 ic
Kathryn McCulloch, Fail
to register vehicle, Guilty
plea, $100 ic
Taylor McGhee, Speeding, Guilty plea, $24.50 cc;
15 hours community service
with Donna Morris
Kyle Miller, Animal running loose, Guilty plea, $75 ic
Barbara Mitchell, Speeding, Guilty plea, $75 ic
Nicholas Olvera, Trespassing, Guilty plea, $150 +
$24.50 cc + $21.00 inmate
fees
Ethan Orr, Speeding, W,
Ethan Orr, No proof of insurance, W,
Ethan Orr, Driving while
license suspended, W,
Mark Parker, Defective
ic
SEE PAGE 14
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From the Scriptures:
Be imitators of
God...And walk in love, as Christ also has
loved us and given Himself for us.
Ephesians 5:1-2
n EDITORIAL
Cook mystery
lingers on
our years later, and still no resolution
in the disappearance of David Cook,
the Amsterdam rancher and employee
of the LaCygne, Kan., KCP&L power
plant.
It was on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
that Cook, 55, born and raised in the
Ballard community, vanished and there
have been no substantial leads as to what
happened to him. Apparently he was the
victim of foul play.
Someone, somewhere out there knows
of his fate, but has yet to do the right
thing and step forward with the information needed. Meanwhile, family, friends
and business associates continue to anguish over this heartbreaking mystery.
The investigation remains active. Call
the Missouri Highway Patrol or the Bates
County Sheriff ’s Office—660-679-3232
if you can shed any light on this case.
F
Great job!
People who sneak around and steal
properties of others need to be taken out
of circulation. That is indeed what Butler Police did in arresting four suspects
in the very recent series of burglaries in
apartments at the Inn Building.
Although these four are innocent until
proven guilty in a court of law, if the evidence is overwhelming, the court should
follow through. The law-abiding public
will not settle for any less.
HCourt news...
FROM PAGE 13
Michael Pettit, Flee to
elude, W,
Michael Pettit, Fail to
wear seat belt, W,
Michael Pettit, Stealing,
W,
Johnny Poe, Jr., Fail to
stop at stop sign, W,
Johnny Poe, Jr., Flee to
elude, W,
Johnny Poe, Jr., No drivers
license on person, W,
Johnny Poe, Jr., Stealing,
W,
Johnny Poe, Jr., Show
cause order, W,
Barry Porter, Defective
ic
Arthur Price, Driving
while license suspended,
Guilty plea, SIS; 1 yr pb;
$24.50 cc; get license by 5-113
Arthur Price, Defective
ic
Arthur Price, Fail to register vehicle, Guilty plea, $75
ic
Rachel Ratje, Stealing,
Guilty plea, $200 + $24.50 cc
Owen Raymond, Driving
while license revoked, W,
Owen Raymond, Ob-
structing an officer, W,
Owen Raymond, Possession of drug paraphernalia,
W,
Owen Raymond, Peace
disturbance, W,
Richard Register, Jr.,
Stealing, Guilty plea, $300 +
$24.50 cc; pay $40 restitution
to Samantha Ratje
Richard Reitz, Stealing,
W,
Keenan Richcreek, Fail to
register vehicle, W,
Gregory Rusher, Speeding, Guilty plea, $125 ic
Araysha Ryder, Resisting
arrest, Guilty plea, 10 days
in jail-credit for time served;
$24.50 cc
Araysha Ryder, Domestic
assault, Guilty plea, 10 days
in jail-credit for time served;
$24.50 cc
Keith Sanders, Fail to
$100 ic
Keith Sanders, Speeding,
Keith Sanders, Fail to
$10 fine
Jimmie Sisk, Fail to register vehicle, Guilty plea, $100
ic
Jayme Sluder, Probation
E
ach year as Thanksgiving
approaches firearms deer
season opens full blast
(pun intended).
Maybe it is just coincidence,
but it seems to me the date heralds the Rambo call of the wild
in that hunters feel compelled to
rush to the nearest timber and
bag a deer for family feasting,
as did our forefathers of Pilgrim
vintage.
Come to think of it, though,
it was turkeys, not deer as the
favored meat dish way back then.
Bringing down a deer sounds
more “romantic” than a dumb
turkey, however.
ANYWAY, here and there
come reports of so-and-so
harvesting an 8-point buck deer
more or less and a few of the
marksmen even get their picture
taken with their demised prize
dripping blood over the tailgates
of their pickups.
I got my first (and only) deer
some six years ago one evening
while driving southbound between here and Rich Hill. Upon
impact the critter did a cartwheel into a deep ditch leaving
my Mercury Topaz a crumpled
mess. As I have bored you with
this story before I’ll forego further details.
I’m not a gun person, but I
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do respect guns when used in
the right way. Handling a gun in
any manner is a foreign, awkward task for me. This came to
light when the sheriff told me to
reload his six shooter while we
were chasing a thug down Route
52 east back in the summer of
‘88.
AS A KID my folks wouldn’t
allow me have a BB gun nor a
slingshot. Mom was afraid I’d
shoot someone’s eye out. She
was probably right.
Into the teen years, me and
a couple of buddies were hanging out one afternoon at Jimmy
Wells’ farm southeast of town.
Nothing would do but that we
would go hunting, rabbit hunting.
“I don’t have anything to
shoot,” I protested. “What am I
supposed to do, throw rocks?”
“Here, take this,” he said,
handing me an ordinary looking
rifle-type thing..
“What’s this?” I asked. “A
single-shot .22 rifle,” Jimmy said,
adding, “What were you expecting, a grenade launcher?”
NO MATTER the caliber I
prayed if I pulled the trigger a
flag would emerge at the end of
the barrel with BANG written
on it.
So we fanned out across a
large field, roughly 50 yards
apart. Time passed and nothing was happening. To my great
relief the hunt was about over.
Except less than 20 yards from
where I stood a fluffy-tailed rabbit was nonchalantly munching
on a clump of grass.
The others watched to see
how I’d react. What’s a guy to do
with all that peer pressure breathing down his neck? I shouldered
the gun and took aim for what
seemed like an eternity. Then
click-click-click, and Bugs Bunny
scampered away.
MY COMPATRIOTS were
rolling on the ground with laughter, but on the other hand none
of them had scored, either.
Playing dumb (which I’m
good at) I said, “Guess the
darned thing malfunctioned,”
as I handed the clunker back to
Jimmy.
“Naw,” he said. “You never
did load it!”
Avgas prices inflated of course
I
t was nice…while it lasted.
Balmy temperatures turned
cold and ugly on Sunday, but
it’s almost Thanksgiving, after
all. The problem was the wind,
of course, not the temperature.
With 40 knots blowing down
the runway, it was too much to
taxi. There was some flying done
prior to the front’s arrival, knowing what was coming.
In-and-out traffic we noted
was a Cessna 172, a Piper Archer II, a Beech Bonanza V35
and a Cessna 180. Local flyers
seen taking wing were Dennis O’Connell in a Cessna 150,
Jerry Burns in his experimental
gyrocopter and Tim Hill in his
Cessna Skylane. Robert Griffey
flew his Cessna 190 and Scott
Phillips took his Steen Skybolt
around the pattern.
IS THE PRICE of airplane
gas up as bad as car gas? I get
asked that a lot, as if I knew the
cost of aviation fuel all across
the country. As I’ve said before,
avgas is a boutique product, so
it’s already inflated and subject
Blue
Yonder
LeRoy Cook
to local graft, like “flowage
fees” imposed by municipalities.
One can pay nearly $7 a gallon
in some places, and locally the
price just went back down by 50
cents as a fresh load caught a dip
in the spot fuel market, making
it $5.20.
Think you had it tough over
the weekend? Fairview, Oklahoma was trying to put on a fly-in,
billed as the oldest free fly-in in
the country, now in its 61st year.
As a weekend of outdoor activity
is scheduled, pushing it later into
the season risks bad weather to a
greater degree. Better luck next
year, Fairview.
GENERAL AVIATION
aircraft have been used to good
effect in the Hurricane Sandy
disaster, pressed into service to
bring critical supplies to small
airports near the communities
where they’re needed. They also
flew photo missions over the
wiped-out areas to compare with
“before” shots and evacuated
injured persons who happened
to be caught in the storm while
away from home. The flexibility
and utility of light aircraft need
to be factored into emergency
planning.
The weekly question was
“what airplane was known as
the Flying Broomstick?” I made
a mistake; the airplane I was
referring to was called “the flying pencil”. It was the German
Luftwaft’s Dornier DO-17 twinengine interceptor, which had a
skinny fuselage between massive
engines.
For next week give us the
last known location of Amelia
Earhart Putnam’s Lockheed
Electra, lost as she attempted to
fly around the world in 1937.
Thanksgiving: So much to be thankful for
By Bryan Golden
hanksgiving is much more
than a big meal with family
and friends. It’s a time to reflect on, and be thankful for, all of
the good things you have. Even with
all of the uncertainty and turmoil in
the world, you have so much to be
thankful for. It’s important to be
grateful, not just on Thanksgiving,
but each and every day. Rather than
lamenting what you feel is lacking
in your life, begin each new day by
developing an attitude of gratitude.
Take inventory of your blessings
and you will be surprised at just how
much you have to be thankful for.
If you have enough to eat, a place
to live, a way to get around, people
who care about you, or people you
care about, then you are wealthy. If
you lack any of these elements, you
must still be grateful for what you do
have, while striving to obtain whatever is absent.
Focus on all positive aspects of
your life. Take nothing for granted.
Every morning, recharge your appreciation. Be happy for everything
there is, not upset over what you feel
is missing.
DREAMS OF THE future
shouldn’t diminish appreciation for
the present. If all you do is concentrate on what you want, you won’t
enjoy today. Don’t be jealous of
others; what they do or have has no
bearing on you.
T
violation, W,
Senora Spencer, Fail to
stop at red light, Guilty plea,
$115 ic
Kelly Taylor, No proof of
insurance, Guilty plea, $200
+ $24.50 cc
Joshua Thomas, Fail to
$100 ic
Jared Webb, Defective
ic
You can feel bitter or resentful for
a variety of reasons. Perhaps you
feel something is missing from your
life, things aren’t going your way, or
you have been treated unfairly. You
may wonder, “why do these things
always happen to me?”
Life’s problems tend to dominate
your thoughts, turning your focus to
what you feel is wrong. You may
start to resent those who appear to
be better off. You’re apt to dwell on
things you think would make your
life better if you had them. If only
you had more money, more time, a
bigger house, a different car, a different job, a different boss, had picked a
different career, etc.
Once your attitude becomes one
of deficiency instead of abundance
and appreciation, you can become
overwhelmed by feelings of frustration and feel like a victim. As this
happens, a consuming vicious cycle
starts.
Being bitter or resentful blows
situations out of proportion. People
who are bitter frequently find that
their situations deteriorate and their
mental and physical health decays.
It’s difficult, if not impossible, to
achieve your goals while you are bitter or resentful. Regardless of what
challenges might befall you, bitterness makes finding solutions much
more elusive.
THERE IS NO point to feeling
bitter since it accomplishes nothing,
Jared Webb, Defective
ic
Tamara West, Fail to register vehicle, Guilty plea, $100
ic
Kathryn Wheeler, Defective equipment, Guilty plea,
$150 ic
E
harms you and makes things worse.
Filling yourself with gratitude on
a daily basis makes you feel good,
while driving out negative feelings.
Begin your practice of gratitude
each morning as soon as you wake.
Every day is a great day. If you have
any doubts, try missing one. Take
inventory of everything, no matter
how small or seemingly insignificant, that is good in your life.
If it helps, make a written list of
all things you are grateful for. Read
your list every day. As you do this,
you will build and reinforce your attitude of gratitude. Don’t waste any
time with what you feel you don’t
have.
KEEP THINGS in perspective.
Consider all the people who have
overcome difficulties far worse than
yours. Don’t be consumed by your
problems, there is always a solution.
Maintaining an attitude of gratitude
allows your mind to devise a resolution for your circumstances.
Make everyday a day of Thanksgiving and you will be amazed how
much better your life will become.
nBryan Golden is the author of
“Dare to Live Without Limits.” Visit www.DareToLiveWithoutLimits.
com or your bookstore. Bryan is a
self-development expert, syndicated
columnist, and professor. E-mail
Bryan at bryan@columnist.com. Ó
2011 Bryan Golden
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• R-5 Students
FROM PAGE 10
Elizabeth, Johnson Andrew
Raymond, Kisner Korbin Eugene, Lawrence McKenzie
Renee’, Lentz Dominic Alexander, Lopez Joshua Ramon,
Lucas Michael Monroe, Mallatt Kyle Trenton, McConkay
Chelsea Marie, Miller Annabella Kaelyn, Partridge Levi
Logan, Robinson Raymond Allen, Sandborn Kode Lawrence,
Schoene Derick Scott, Smiley
Joseph Grant, Strauss Jacob
Wesley, Stuart Michael Allan,
Triebel Bryce Wayne, Turner
Heaven Deborah, Wackerman
Lea Marie, Walker Richard
Leonard, Ward Raegan Marie,
Wells Jonathan Logan, Wilbers Kaylee Nicole, Wiltshire
Hayden Joe, Wisdom Rusty
LeeAnn, Wolford Chloe Leanne, Young Carson Lane.
GRADE
4:
Antoine
J’Mayne Lamount, Bingham
Gordan Michael, Bosch Maciah Lacey, Bosch Mika Ann,
Breiner Seth Michael, Burgess
Gaven Keith, Cooper Journey Frances, Craft Kordell
Richard, Greve Madison Nicole, Heller Zachary Richard,
Hower Skyler Allan, Johnson
Cassidy Lynn, Johnson Ty Anthony, Lizotte Taylor Blane,
McCoy Kynly Lynn, Noel
Randi Loraine, Parker Destiny
Dashawn, Richardson Alysse
Nicole, Shaner Marcella Leigh,
Smith Victoria Wren, Stubbs
Dakota Lei, Sutton Lincoln
Reece, Swatosh Austin Daniel,
Thomas Cody Ryan, Wheeler
Bailey Faye, Williams Allyson
Lynn, Williams Levi Arthur,
Wiltshire Dylan Randall.
GRADE 5: Agunbiade Shakira Lowren, Anderson Chase
Jarrett, Anderson Kayla Victoria, Bell Steven Patrick, Bowers Cole Younger, Boykin Alyna Maria, Burgess Delsa Mae,
Canaday Hannah May, Cunningham Kaleigh Ann, Dotson
Alexis Elizabeth, Douty Skyler Lynn, Duggar Abby Jane,
Eidson Jordan Kylee, Foster
Kiley Dawn, Foster Logan
Leon, Gregory Ali Carmen,
Hill Dillon Wayne, Hubbard
Noah Michael, Hutton Brandon
Lee, Johnson Domanic Cole,
Kauffman Lanie Dyan, Kisner
Dayten Ottie, Lawrence Christine Dawn, Long Jake Richard
Rhys, Lopez Jordan Christopher, Mayfield Mikayla Elizabeth, McCoy Aaron Thomas,
O’Banion Shelby Lynn, Olson
Tailor Alexis, Ragan Macy
Hope, Reed Christopher Alexander, Reno Brodie Hale,
Roberts Summer Ann Elisab,
Rumpeltes Mikayla Ann, Smith
Matthew Dylan, Stevenson
Hunter Logan, Terril Hailey
Renee, Tuiono Daniel Ikani,
Underwood Dean Issac, Van
Gordon Morgan Brooke, Wareham Alexia Kay, Wareham
Mackaylea Marie, West Hannah Brinn, West Kolbi Levi,
Williams Kenyetta Justice.
GRADE 6: Anderson Katelyn Jo, Beckley Alicen Grace,
Cazzelle Makenna Elaine,
Chandler Kristen Paige, Chandler Skylar Elizabeth, Coatney
Jonathon Daniel, Cunningham
Lucas Scott, Dickerson Anthony Hunter, Dodds Naudea
Michelle, Eidson Jayde Rylie,
Eslinger Logan David, Gabriel Cody Allen, Hardie Clayton Shane, Heckadon Tristen
Tayler, Heiman Andres Scott,
Henry Gavin Neil, Hill Ciara
Dawn, Hogue Seth Michael,
Holt Haley Irene, Jessup Arlie
Alexander, Johnson Kaleb
Ryan, Jones Katherine Lea,
Junge Jayneann Elizabeth, Kirk
Shane Gary, Koehn Jakob Conner, Langley Rachel Ann, Long
Noah Alexander, McCoy Hannah Ruschelle , Miller Margo
Lynn, Parker Mirsadeez Raylynn, Paxton James Robert, Piland Coy Allen, Price Jonathan
Gordon Fis, Rotert Jackson
Dalton, Taylor Brenton Eugene, Tippie Madison Kay, Van
Gordon Emmalie Michel, Villa
Luke Thomas, Walker Jedidiah
Wain, Ward Hunter Lee, Webb
Hannah Michelle, Wisdom
Arien Pride, Young Timothy
James.
Butler R-5 High School
honor roll 1st quarter
7TH GRADE
ALL A HONOR ROLL:
Bethany Davis, George Gardner, Autum Martin, Katelyn
McCrary, Casey Roberts,
Casinda Smith, Kenton Taylor, Tevin Taylor, McKinzie
Wheatley.
A AVERAGE HONOR
ROLL: Robin Anderson, Elijah
Brockman, Danyelle Brown,
Allie Chandler, Kirsti Dines,
Alexandria Douty, Brooklyn
Sargent.
B AVERAGE HONOR
ROLL: Misty Abney-Healey,
Tyson Bennett, Tyler Cazzelle,
Matthew Coleman, Jasmine
Cooper, Katharine Cunningham, Rebekah Dickerson,
Mickayla Eldridge, Stephen
Foote, J’Nessa Ghys, Trevor
Hobbs, Justin Junge, Chelsey
Ketron, Mikayla Lawrence,
Karson Lesmeister, Alexis
Lewis, Anthony Lewis, Blake
Long, Sarah Long, Kylee Mc-
Crea, Colton McIntyre, Sarah
Medley, Jake Melton, Sierra
Reynolds, Jadan Rolph, Conner
Sparks, Seth Stump, Ormetta
Wakeland.
8TH GRADE
ALL A HONOR ROLL:
Morgan Bradley, Draden Davis, Drew Ford, Madalyn Gepford, Mason Hayes, Sara Miller, Nicholas Robison.
A AVERAGE HONOR
ROLL: Reid Davis, Kyler Jacobs, Brody Kauffman, Taylor
Ketron, Morgan Lamb, Parker
Lawrence, Peyton McGuire,
Dylan Morris, Jolynn Ross, Savannah Sargent, Payten Shearer, Drea Shreve Setzer.
B AVERAGE HONOR
ROLL: Brett Behringer, Callie Burris, Austin Cooper, Caleb Diehl, Tanner Diehl, Lena
Dolbow, Duane Gaylord, Ryan
George, Bryce Hill, Benjamin
Holt, Allison Jenkins, Kaleb
Kauffman, Brittany Laughlin,
Keegan Lawrence, Emily McCoy, Devon Page, Tessa Platt,
Damien Richardson, Tiara
Rogers, Kenna Schrock, Jenna
Simms, Tylor Smading, Travis
Thomas, Latisha Walters.
9TH GRADE
ALL A HONOR ROLL:
Jacob Beckley, Tate Bollweg,
Kyle Craft, Desmond Fleener,
Trevor Fritts, Timothy Morris,
Daniel Noe, Derek Noe, Sarah
Smalley, Zephaniah Smith.
A AVERAGE HONOR
ROLL: Robert Anderson,
Courtney Blevins, Hayden
Derry, Bram Hubbard, Halle
Lee, Dalton VanHorn.
B AVERAGE HONOR ROLL:
Dale Besendorfer, Zachery Burch,
Tyler Coffman, Scotland Dice,
Slater Dodds, Austin Durnell,
Brooke Fisher, Makenna Hannah,
Alexis Johnson, Cesar Jones, Ty
Kalleck, Ashley McMurphy, Amy
Miller, Keagan Miller, Christopher
Schoene, Miranda Sims, Rozetta
Smith Flint, Chelsea Spencer, Kaylin Spencer, Tessa Tolle, Haylee
Triebel, Shay Wilson.
SEE PAGE 16
• Honor Roll
FROM PAGE 15
10TH GRADE
ALL A HONOR ROLL:
Joseph Castaneda, Alexander
Clover, Lacy Craft, Piper Edgmon, Ashleigh Floyd, Slate
Hayes, Caleb Jett, Kylee Johnson, Shelby Lines, Seth Olson,
Jonelle Tiona, Kristine Zangi.
A AVERAGE HONOR
ROLL: Haleigh Foote, Katherine Henry, Allison Hockaday,
Kyrsten Jacobs, Baylor Mead,
Tayje Van Voorst.
B AVERAGE HONOR
ROLL: Justice Anderson, Ellen
Brinyark, Skyla Burris, Rashia
Carlson, Kara Chandler, Saryn
Ducharme, Katelynn George,
Hali Heckadon, Josie Jennings,
Bryce Joslin, Madyson Koehn,
Morgan McPeek, Conner
Quigg, Baustin Sargent, Savannah Smading, Ethan Stewart,
McKenna Treece, Ty Underwood, Garrett Wainscott, Adrianne Wisdom.
11TH GRADE
ALL A HONOR ROLL:
Gabrielle Blevins, Ty Bollweg,
Garrett Craigmiles, Aarika
Gardner, Alyxandra Gepford,
Kayla Morris, Kiersten Morris,
Jchelsea Noe, Cameron Rice.
A AVERAGE HONOR
ROLL: Gates Bartz, Arielle
Coleman, Timothy Crawford,
Mykala Martin.
B AVERAGE HONOR
ROLL: Jaclyn Austin, Devin
Craft, Eva Cumpton, Brandon
Erisman, Dalton Fischer, Andrew Haynie, Trey Heckadon,
Patrick Knubbe, Taylor Lockard, Brett Miller, Kyrstin Ross,
Mark Scott, Jozie Smiley, Briar
Tiller, Nicholae Tiona, Kyle
Todd, Samuel Tolle, Kristy
Villa, Ciara Walters.
12TH GRADE
ALL A HONOR ROLL:
Robert Branson, Taylor Brown,
Hailey Burgess, Tenghui Cai,
Trenton Crow, Forest Davenport, Rachel DeLozier, Felicia
Fitzgerald, Aaron Fritts, Brook
Kantor, Kolten Kauffman,
Melissa McConkay, Shannen
McCoy, Abigayle McGrew,
Kelsey McGuire, Tanner McGuire, Jenay Rosier, Jayce Teeman, Tenaya Williams.
A AVERAGE HONOR
ROLL: Arianne Cazzelle,
Corbin Duffield, Tabitha Foote,
Sage Hutton, Abby Johnston,
Cheree Lane, Trey Mareth,
Courtney Maugans, Marissa
McElwain, Kassity McLay,
Jenay Rosier, Jonathon Smalley, Justin Smith, Madison Van
Gordon, Annette Warden, Joshua Wright.
B AVERAGE HONOR
ROLL: Michael Besendorfer,
Jordan Blevins, Kyla Chandler,
Elizabeth Coleman, Nate Crist,
Branden Crust, Danika Ford,
Trey Gustin, Samantha Hammer, Shelbi Harris, Eric Hooker, Rachel Hurshman, Miranda
Knight, Christian Lawrence,
Abreale Loveall, Shelby Morris, Trenton Peters, Bridgete
Shelton, Austin Strathmann,
Jesse Waters, Keith Zornes.
Her first deer
Emily Strauss, 10, shot her first deer last weekend while hunting with her father.–Submitted.
They went pink, all right
Teams that played in the “Volley for a Cure” Butler varsity vs alumni volleyball game Friday night, the
annual Go Pink event. All proceeds went to the BCMH Cares Mammo Program.—Life’s Encore Photography.
Teeman Exercise
Science
Student of Year
Colby Teeman, son
of Johnny and Teresa
Teeman of Butler, was
named University of
Central Missouri Exercise Science Student of
the Year at the Nov. 10
annual convention for
Missouri Association for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Dance (AHPERD).
Teeman was chosen of
the Year by UCM faculty.
He was awarded a recognition plaque during
the Missouri AHPERD
awards banquet held at
the Lodge of the Four
Seasons, Lake of the
Ozarks. Several UCM
faculty and Teeman’s parents were in attendance.
Teeman was recognized by his professors as
an outstanding example
of academic excellence,
moral character and for
his commitment to the
area of exercise science.
He tutors other students
and teaches supplemental
Bears’ football finale
XRC All Conference selections. Offense, 1st team: QB Kolton Kauffman;
RB Tanner McGuire; WR Trey Mareth; OL Aaron Fritts; OL Sam Tolle.
Offense 2nd team: RB Brett Miller; OL Zeph Smith.
Defensive 1st team: DL Aaron Fritts; LB Sam Tolle; DB Tanner McGuire;
DB Trey Mareth.
Defensive 2nd team: DL Robert Anderson; LB Jordan Olson; DB Cameron
Rice; DB Brett Miller.
Honorable Mention: DL Christian Lawrence.
Player of the Year Awards: Offensive, Tanner McGuire; Defensive, Aaron
Frits; Scout Team, Baylor Mead; Senior Captain, Kolton Kauffman.–Submitted
instruction class in anatomy in addition to being a
UCM Ambaddasor.
Teeman will graduate
in May, 2013 and plans
to attend graduate school
in the area of exercise science.
Butler Public Library
100 W. Atkison
Butler, MO 64730
660-679-4321
FALL BOOK SALE
Fri., Nov. 16th 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 17th 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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News Xpress
Bates County Robotic competition
The CowTown ThrowDown Rumble this past Saturday at Lee’s Summit High
School was the first opportunity for the Bates County Robotics team known
as Brick Heads 194 to participate in a First Robotics Lego League (FLL) event.
The team made up of youth from the Adrian, Butler, and Archie area has been
preparing for this year’s challenge over the summer. FLL is for nine to 14 year
olds and has been active for 20 years.
This year’s challenge is Senior Solutions and is made up of problems encountered by seniors in their day to day life. The challenge is to help senior
adults remain active, engaged, and independent. Specifically each team member is to find a senior partner aged sixty years or more and learn things the
partner could use help in doing, then develop a plan for using robotics to help
accomplish in doing them. This is called the Project which really is the most
important part of the challenge, but the Robot Games do generate the most
excitement.
The Robot Games are a group of problems set up on a 4 foot by 8 foot arena.
The team has been working to build and program their robot to solve and complete as many of the problems as possible in two and one-half minutes. The
robots are a Lego product called NXT Mindstorms and come as a kit with many
Lego type parts and a controller sometimes called the “Brick” from which the
team got its’ name. The 194 is the registration number which came with the
registration last May; with the registration period closing in September there
are over 13,000 teams worldwide. The Rumble was a “fun” competition of 14
teams mostly from the Kansas City area.
The Brick Heads will be going to Olathe NW High School Nov. 17 for its’
qualifying tournament where 40 teams will be competing for 10 places to move
up to the Kansas City Regional Tournament January 19 at Union Station. The
last FLL event of the season will be the International at Edward Jones Dome in
St. Louis next April. This being the teams first year; just competing is quite a
thrill, but the team scored well at the Rumble and is working hard to compete
in the qualifier in two weeks.
Pictured are the Brick Heads – 194 members who competed last Saturday at
the CowTown ThrowDown Rumble. Left to right Kaitlyn Hollingshead, Aubrie
Oates, Clint Cumpton, Isaiah Salazar, Clay Cumpton, and Domanic Johnson.–
Submitted.
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