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It’s crunch
time at the
brush dump
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eemingly insurmountable piles of branches and trees
pummeled in the wake of the July 11 microburst
that shattered parts of Butler are well on their way
to disappearing, thanks to a massive hunk of equipment
called Hogzilla.
You name it, from twigs, stumps to large, mature trees,
Hogzilla will literally chew everything up that is dumped
into its rotating tub, grind it and spit it out. Powered by a
1,000 horsepower CAT engine, it takes on all comers with
ease and has an insatiable appetite.
This mulching and chipping marvel is owned and
operated by Suburban Lawn & Garden of Kansas City
and it will be on the job at the city’s brush dump for about
three weeks. Unless there’s another major storm like was
experienced two weeks ago and earlier in June, Suburban
expects to have the large acreage pretty well cleaned up
and leveled by that time.
At the July 7 Butler City Council meeting, City Administrator Mark Arbuthnot stated Suburban Lawn & Garden
had contacted him relative to coming in and disposing of
storm debris. This debris would be ground into mulch and
Suburban would gladly take it off of our hands, haul it
Census consensus
voiced by mayor,
city council
Mayor Jerry Cook and
members of the Butler City
Council
wholeheartedly
pledged their support and
cooperation in promoting
the 2010 U.S. Census at
Tuesday night’s session.
This action came on the
heels of a presentation by
Eddie Hall, a Partnership
Specialist with the U.S.
Census Bureau.
Hall said preliminary
plans for the count will go
out next March with the actual census kicking off in
April. “I cannot stress too
strongly the importance of
getting an accurate count,”
Hall said. He proposed
a partnership agreement
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Swimmers by
the hundreds
here Saturday
This Saturday, the Butler
Torpedoes swim team will host
nearly 400 swimmers from the
Golden Valley Dolphins (Clinton), Harrisonville Aqua Cats,
Louisburg Barracudas, Paola
Piranhas and Woodson Sharks
(Raytown) for the 2009 South
Suburban Swim League Champions at the Butler Aquatic
Center. Considering coaches,
supporting personnel and fans,
it is likely the crowd will total
at least 1,000. The event is free
and open to the public. Opening
ceremonies begin at 8 a.m. with
events starting immediately afterward.
R-5 board looking at
February levy election
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Frequent reports in past
editions of the News Xpress
regarding financial shortfalls plaguing the Butler
R-5 School District appears
to be headed toward a levy
increase election in the not
too distant future.
In a report of the July
board of education meeting,
the board is likely to call an
election for that purpose in
February, according to District Superintendent Alan
Stauffacher.
The board is in full agreement that something has to
be done and representatives
from the L.J. Hart promotional company has been invited to appear at a meeting
to discuss a levy campaign.
The board also discussed
the loss of $1.5 million in
assessed valuation from the
district and how this continues to hamper the financial
condition of the district.
“The $1.5 million calculates to approximately
$60,000 in lost local revenue for the district,” Stauffacher notes.
Stauffacher attended a
•SEE PAGE 15
The 1,000 HP Hogzilla doing its thing.—Staff photo.
away, refine it and sell the mulch to their customers.
Better yet—there would be no cost to the city. Since
the city has to burn the mountains of brush taken to the
dump—when weather conditions permit—the city coun-
cil jumped at Suburban’s offer.
A member of Suburban’s crew told the News Xpress
the Hogzilla had just completed cleanup tasks in storm
ravaged Drexel before coming to Butler.
More bang for your buck
Car dealer includes
free assault rifle
with purchase
of new vehicle
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Mark Muller says he is
pulling off a multi-million
dollar sales promotion that
isn’t costing him a dime.
Muller, owner of Max
Motors in Butler, has not
reached “household name”
status as yet—but he is becoming a very familiar face
on television, both on the
local level and nationally.
He’s been by promising
viewers if they buy a vehicle at his dealership they
are entitled to receive a free
AK-47 rifle as a bonus—
providing all federal and
state requirements are met.
Speaking with the News
Xpress Tuesday afternoon,
Muller said his message
is far reaching beyond all
imagination. “We have
been contacted for a visit
from a TV crew from Moscow...yes, Moscow, Russia.
They are amazed guns are
so readily accessible in this
country.”
Muller was planning to
launch his month long campaign Aug. 1, but he said
the cat got out of the bag
so he went at it full bore
Friday. What set things in
motion was an interview on
Dares to be different, Butler car dealer Mark Muller.—Staff photo
CNN. From that exposure
the dealership delivered
five vehicles to out of state
buyers. Since then satellite
trucks from TV stations
in Kansas City have been
beating a path to his door.
In addition, he claims
the dealership has received
a million hits on its Web
site plus hundreds of phone
calls. Of that number, only
about five percent of responses have been critical
of his sales gimmick. Oth-
erwise, he says he has been
swamped with congratulations.
“Since Friday I’ve done
four to five audios an hour,
nearly 150 radio interviews
and appeared on television
seven times,” he said. In
one TV spot he boasted he
is “shamelessly promoting
the sale of cars.”
He told the News Xpress
his GM, Ford, Chrysler,
Dodge and Jeep dealership
has been selling cars and
trucks like crazy these past
few days.
“This is a tough business, especially now. A
dealer has to come up with
something different to attract buyers,” he stated.
But why an AK-47 assault rifle, a deadly force
weapon designed for the
military that can fire up to
600 rounds per minute?
“Shock value!” was his
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Columnist Black releases new book with Pam Morgan
Special to the News Xpress
“...As they neared the
bridge, traffic slowed and
surrendered to the emergency
entourage. Suddenly a white
van, flipped on its side, and
a detached roofless utility
trailer popped into view. At
3:58 they pulled beside the
wreckage and jumped out. A
state trooper pointed toward
a bloody heap against the
concrete barrier.
“Your fatality is over there
on the bridge,” he directed.
The experienced paramed-
ic didn’t doubt the trooper’s
words as he neared the body.
Obviously thrown from the
vehicle at high speed, this
woman most likely died on
impact. He quickly brushed
the bystanders aside and
knelt down beside her. In all
his years of service, he never
saw anyone survive injuries
as severe as these, but touching the woman’s shoulder, he
was taken by surprise.
“Please God, help me...,”
she gasped.
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Thus begins the newly released true story I Stand - A
Miraculous Journey from Paralysis to Praise, co-authored
by popular columnist Brenda
Black and gospel recording
artist and walking miracle,
Pam Morgan.
While Brenda plays the
role of editor and collaborator on this particular project,
she brings to the book more
than 20 years of writing experience with over 1,000 published works. Black’s original
column “Outside the Box” is
featured bi-monthly in the
Butler News Xpress. Black
is also known for countless
presentations to women’s
groups, and devotional, feature and news articles which
appear in area newspapers as
well as regional magazines
like The Midwest Cattleman,
Missouri Beef Cattleman
and The Missouri Ruralist. She is a featured writer
on Crossmap.com., a Christian speaker, member of the
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Brenda Black
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More veterans names
Views from the past...
Three more names have been added to our list of local
men and women who served in the military during the Vietnam War era: George Franklin Christopher, Leland Carroll,
Victor L. Beckham.
Card shower suggested
Help celebrate Kenneth Engelhardt’s birthday by mailing
a greeting card to him at Route 1, Box 450, Adrian, Mo.
64720.
R-5 on the Web
Important back-to-school information is available on the
Butler R-5 School District Web site: www.butler.k12.mo.us.
Parents and students can access current information about
enrollment, special programs, the 2009-2010 school calendar and staff members.
A-City picnic
Picnic in the Appleton City Park Saturday, July 25, 5:307:30 free-will donation. Golden Apples Burgers, brats, hot
dogs, beans and potato salad. Raffle drawing for large prizes, $1 each, 6 for $5.
Music and ice cream
Bates County Nostalgia Band will present its next concert
Monday, July 27, 7:30 p.m. at the bandstand on the square. A
variety of musical favorites will be on the program and don’t
miss the ice cream social sponsored by the Bates County
Industries before the concert.
Vacation Bible School
July 27-31, 6-9 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 406 East
Dakota, Butler, ages 4 through grade 6. For a ride call: 6797606 or 679-6432.
Lady Dems to meet
Bates County Democratic Women’s Club will hold its regular meeting Thursday, July 30 at the Butler Senior Center.
Pot luck supper starts at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. Special guest speaker will be Coroner Gary Schowengerdt.
Help Americans Save America
Meeting at Butler Senior Center, corner Mill Street and
Business 71, July 31, 6 p.m. 660-476-5542; 660-492-3139
for more information.
From Adrian’s halls of learning
Look at all those bright and shiny faces—from the past. Here is third and fourth grade classes from Adrian
R-3 School, 1960-61.
Front row, (from left): Marilyn Sollars, Susie Pruden, Sharon Hastings, Debbie Neil, Janice Kimberlin,
Kathy Sellers, Paula Nichols, Stephen Roadcap.
Row 2: Jerry Rusow, Joyce Fritts, Patty Frazier, Danny Hill, Casey Jenkins, Janice Maloney, Clarkie Holler,
Susan Greenwood.
Row 3: Lavona Garrett, John Greer, Joe Rogers, Johnny Scott, Martin Huffey, Diane Dixon, Claudine Owings, Larry Mayfield.—Photo courtesy of Judy Rauscher.
n EDITOR’S NOTE: Feedback from our readers indicates the “Views From the Past” is one of the most popular
features in the news-Xpress. Again let us emphasize that we solicit photos of events and places in the Bates
County area from years gone by. If you have photos of this type from the Bates County area from years gone by
that are in reasonably good quality for reproduction, please let us know. Thank you.
She’ll be 105
Inis Merryfield, former long-time resident of rural Appleton City would enjoy a card shower to celebrate her 105th
birthday on July 31. She is the widow of Caryll Merryfield
and the mother of Glen Merryfield of Butler and Shirley
Simmons, El Dorado Springs. Address: Community Springs
Healthcare, Room 304, 400 East Hospital Road, El Dorado
Springs, Mo. 64744.
Absentee voting
The Bates County Clerk’s office will be open on Saturday,
Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon for the purpose of absentee voting residing in Public Water District #4 and Elkhart
Township only.
McElwain reunion
Sunday, Aug. 2 at the big pavilion in the city park. Lunch
at noon. Bring a covered dish and your appetite.
Bates County Mizzou Club
Meeting Thursday, Aug. 6, Dinner at 7; social 6:30. Mike
Alden, guest speaker. Adrian City Park. Cost $12 for alumni,
$14 for non alumni. RSVP Tim Greer, 816-309-5700.
Rockville Festival soon
32nd annual Rockville Festival Saturday, Aug. 8. The famous Reuben sandwiches, BBQ beef sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, Mott dogs, homemade pie, ice cream and more
will be in the air-conditioned building. Games and events
for young and old will be throughout the day, including a
baby show, toddler swimsuit contest and parade. Carnival by
Wildcat Concessions. Anyone wanting to have a booth, call
Lexie Scott 417-321-6262. Come join in the fun.
Women’s Forum scheduled
Women of Bates County please note the date of this year’s
BCCW Women’s Forum on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8:30
a.m. until noon. For just $20 per ticket you will enjoy a delicious homemade brunch by Xi Beta Mu, door prizes and
fashion show as well as two inspiring speakers, Dr. Carol
Smith and Butler native Dr. Michelle (Weil) Colen. Don’t
miss it!
Bates County Mizzou Club
Meeting Thursday, Aug. 6, Dinner at 7; social 6:30. Mike
Alden, guest speaker. Adrian City Park. Cost $12 for alumni,
$14 for non alumni. RSVP Tim Greer, 816-309-5700.
Rockville Festival soon
32nd annual Rockville Festival Saturday, Aug. 8. The famous Reuben sandwiches, BBQ beef sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, Mott dogs, homemade pie, ice cream and more
will be in the air-conditioned building. Games and events
for young and old will be throughout the day, including a
baby show, toddler swimsuit contest and parade. Carnival by
Wildcat Concessions. Anyone wanting to have a booth, call
Lexie Scott 417-321-6262. Come join in the fun.
Women’s Forum scheduled
Women of Bates County please note the date of this year’s
BCCW Women’s Forum on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8:30
a.m. until noon. For just $20 per ticket you will enjoy a delicious homemade brunch by Xi Beta Mu, door prizes and
fashion show as well as two inspiring speakers, Dr. Carol
Smith and Butler native Dr. Michelle (Weil) Colen. Don’t
miss it!
From the desk of the
Miami R-1
Superintendent
Leonard Tourtillott
I asked Cathy Hall, one of the summer school teachers, to give
me a rap-up of the summer school festivities and here is what she
wrote.
Wild, Wild, West was our summer school theme! The teachers decorated their classroom in different styles to obtain the essence of the olden days. Some of the things were cow skulls, long
horns, teepees, spurs, old blankets, horse shoes, and many other
things. Our educational focus was on Reading, Math, and History! We had a total of 30 to 40 kids that came in!
Wild, wild west.—Submitted.
There were Fun Fridays where there was something cool
planned on Friday! One Friday there was a water day where the
teachers had four stations that consist of a slip and slide, water
balloon show down, water gun duels, and sponge water Duck,
Duck, Duck Goose. Needless to say everyone was wet by the end
of this day even the adults!
The next Friday the staff and students swam at Kamp Keirsey
for two hours and then came back to the school where a Wild
West Celebration was planned with some volunteers and Mr. Jenkins the FFA teacher. Alicia Frost had the children mining for
gold, Mary Limpus helped the students weave wool into thread,
Jake Johnston demonstrated what equipment and gear he used for
bull riding and showed them how it all worked, Jake Cesonis and
Kent taught the groups how to rope and the bigger kids were able
to try the roping (see picture), Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Taylor and
Dale Holder brought in some petting farm animals for the kids to
touch and see up close.
Someone gave the teachers an idea of taking pictures in an
old time background with sepia color tones. So the teachers gathered up some stuff that was from some of their rooms, and Susan
Johnston’s house, and sent a note home to have the children dress
one day in their western outfits and took pictures for the family.
The students decorated 5x7 picture frames and the pictures were
Mining for gold at Miami summer school, with Alicia
Frost in charge.—Submitted.
printed for gifts to the parents/grandparents.
Another trip was to the Fort Scott Movie Theater to watch a
movie, the kids each got their own popcorn, pop, and candy to eat
while the movie was playing. It was amazing to some kids who had
never been to a real theater.
The final Friday was scheduled to go to the Antique Tractor
Show. The group took a tram ride, a train ride, a hayride, saw a
blacksmith make something out of the fire, (who was such a cutie
he gave all the teachers a plant hanger), saw the anvil being shot up
in the air, toured a museum, post office, church, and school. They
ate a picnic lunch the cafeteria put together for them.
At the end of our summer school time, there were prizes for
the kids, each student with perfect attendance received $50. There
were 24 students who received this. The kids were then drawn out
for $10 bills and prizes that were purchased by teachers or donated
by others! To sum it up the kids worked hard with the lessons in the
subject areas and then when the fun stuff came about the teachers
and the students all had a blast!
Seven young workers secured summer jobs through NGJT
Special to the News Xpress
In a report issued by Missouri’s Next-Generation Jobs
Team (NGJT) this week, seven
Bates County young adults have
secured summer employment
through Gov. Jay Nixon’s project
to begin building a workforce that
will lead the state’s economy into
the future.
Earned income coming into
the county this summer through
NGJT wages will run between
$12,180 and $16,240 total for the
seven young workers.
Each worker’s summer work
experience/internship represents
wages of $7.25 per hour for a
minimum of 240 hours and a
maximum of 320 hours for earnings between $1,740 and $2,320
per worker. Eligible hours must
be completed by Sept. 30,2009.
Work site placements are
matched to each young person’s
career area of interest. The summer work experiences/internships emphasize green/renewable
energy, technology, health care,
business operations, construction, broadband communication,
advanced manufacturing, life
sciences and other high-growth
industries.
“Bates County is grateful for
the Next-Generation Jobs Team
and their efforts to train our youth
in career fields of interest,” said
Donna Gregory, presiding commissioner for Bates County. “The
program enables them to gain ex-
perience and skills for careers of
tomorrow.”
Employment through NGJT
as a training ground to build 21st
century work skills became Gov.
Nixon’s project after Missouri received funding through the American Reinvestment and Recovery
Act (ARRA) signed by President
Obama on Feb. 17, 2009.
Wages for work experience
and internships this summer are
paid through ARRA funding and
managed locally by the Workforce Development Board (WDB)
of Western Missouri, Inc. Administrative offices for the WDB are
located in Sedalia.
“This has been a great opportunity for young adult workers
this summer, “ Pati Carter, executive director of the WDB, said.
“We’re putting to work many
young people who may not have
had a job. This gives them the
chance to experience the exciting,
growing careers of tomorrow.”
Carter said the young people
employed through NGJT must
meet certain income eligibility
guidelines to qualify. The enrollment process also requires youth
to state and submit a career area
of interest to the Missouri Career
Center staff in Nevada before
being accepted into the NGJT
applicant pool.
Workplace response to the
governor’s application process
has totaled 12 businesses or organizations from Bates County.
Businesses and organizations interested in providing NGJT train-
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•Bang for your buck
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brisk answer.
A staunch advocate of the second amendment, Muller
said it is a God-given right for citizens to be armed to protect their lives and property.
At the same time Muller feels many car buyers will opt
for alternative extras offered in the guns/cars promotion.
Here are details of Max Motors’ gift certificate:
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n $450 toward the purchase of an AK-47 or other
product of comparable value such as gas, tires, TV: you
Updated vehicles inspected by officials (from left): Deputy Kevin Frasher; Southern Commissioner Larry Berry;
Sheriff Chad Anderson; Presiding Commissioner Donna Gregory; Northern Commissioner Randy Pike; Deputies Scott Isaacson and Kelly Simmons.
An AK-47
choose.
n Certificate must be presented to a Federal Firearms
dealer when choosing a gun. All federal/state requirements must be met before issuance of gun.
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Although the AK-47 originated in Russia in 19441946, Muller said the gun available for this promotion is
a U.S. model.
“We sell American-made cars and are offering an
American-made rifle,” he stressed. “That’s the only
way!”
•Butler City Council
FROM FRONT PAGE
whereby the City will launch an intensive campaign to publicize the census.
Said Hall, “This could be in the form of organizing committees, sending mail-outs, brochures, street banners, Web
sites, news letters, even t-shirts and logo water bottles.” He
added if the officials actively participate in this effort the
City could be reimbursed up to $2,999 to help defray the
expenses of the campaign.
While the balance of the meeting dealt with important
decisions, what dominated the session was the unanimous
praise voiced around the table on behalf of the cooperative and quick response from city and county emergency
personnel to the July 11 storm that swept across much of
Butler.
In other matters, the council unanimously approved ordinance 887 that amends chapter 16 “nuisance” section
16.34 “weeds” of the Municipal Code. This deals with debris/weed abatement as drafted by city attorney Diana Dee
Thomas, based on the model ordinance from the Missouri
League of Municipalities. Further details in next week’s
edition.
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At the July 7 meeting, first ward councilman Brian Phillips questioned the amount of fines assessed for traffic fines
in municipal, suggesting some are excessive. He prepared
some adjustments for the council’s consideration.
City Administrator Mark Aburthnot said he had been advised that according to state statutes the amount of the fines
are to be determined by the judge, Debra Hopkins, not by
the council or city attorney.
It was agreed to address Phillips’ proposal to attorney
Thomas and Judge Hopkins.
Arbuthnot reported that Fire Chief Jim Henry met with
a State Emergency Preparedness representative July 13 and
showed her the damage that Butler had sustained from the
storm. When all of the clean up and repairs have been completed this information will be sent to the State to determine
if Butler will qualify for any type of reimbursement.
The representative indicated there needs to be a minimum of $7 million in qualified damages before a declaration would be considered to make the area eligible for
funding. Multiple areas can be combined to meet this
amount if adjoining areas also received damage from the
storm event.
The representative indicated her initial review of the
damages in Butler did not show there would be any assistance for the City to its residents. It was also noted that
homeowners with insurance coverage would be reimbursed
for any damages to their homes.
Vance Brothers paving company of Kansas City was the
lowest of two bidders for microsealing designated streets,
the bid totaling $2.12/square yard. This was approved.
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New look
to Sheriff ’s
Department
vehicles
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Bates County Sheriff’s
Department is in the process
of continuing a lease program for the acquisition of
new vehicles that was instituted by the late Sid Shippy
when he assumed the office
of sheriff in 2005.
The fleet replacement
includes three 2009 Dodge
Chargers and two Chevrolet Tahoes. The updating of
vehicles, approved by the
Bates County Commission,
is a three-year lease/tradein deal, according to Sheriff
Chad Anderson.
“This is more advantageous, conditionwise and
cost effective than purchasing used Highway Patrol
cars as the latter average
55,000 miles and obviously will require continuing
maintenance expenses in a
relatively short time,” Anderson said.
He also pointed out that
the lowest mileage of the
present fleet of two 2004
Chevrolet Impalas and three
2002 Ford Crown Victorias
is 119,000 miles.
“Leasing instead of pur-
chasing saves the county
$10,000 per vehicle over
the three-year period,” Anderson said.
Recently
Anderson
and two deputies flew
via government-discount
fares to Highland, Ind.,
to receive one of the new
vehicles then drove to
St. Louis to pick up the other two. Delivery from deal-
erships to Bates County
would have cost the county $700 per vehicle.
The patrol cars give the
sheriff’s department a new
look--black and white-and the costs of graphics
by Rob Musick of Butler
are included in the leasing
agreement.
Editor’s note: In our July 10 account of the Butler City
Council meeting, the News Xpress erroneously reported
that Councilman Doug Wis voted nay on Ordinance 839—
the personnel policy pertaining to employee benefits (vacation leave) of the municipal code. Mr. Wix voted for the
adoption of this ordinance. Our apologies.
•Black, Morgan book
FROM FRONT PAGE
Heart of America Christian Writer’s Network and a two-time
award winner in the HACWN
devotional writer’s contest.
“I consider it a high privilege
to witness the remarkable work
of God in Pam’s life and to work
alongside her in recounting her
astounding recovery following
a near-fatal car accident,” says
Black. “As the co-author of
this heart-searing, triumphant
story, I know readers will stand
amazed as well for the miracle
that brought Pam back from
broken and ruined at the side of
the road to abundant living.”
Pam astonishingly regained
control of her lifeless limbs and
returned to the stage, drawing
widespread media attention to
her miraculous story. She inspired television audiences on
Oprah, Montel, The 700 Club,
Only a Miracle, and numerous
others and has been featured
in newspapers and magazines
across the country. Such a special story mandates an equally
Now Under New
Ownership
Stop by and
say hello to
one of Butler’s
HomeTown
Boys...
David Strauch
Registered Pharmacist
We’ll be offering the same
great services, from the
same familiar faces...
Phil Hess, Registered Pharmacist
Tricia Herman & Barbara Robertson
Dave served the families in the Appleton City
area for over 20 years, being part owner of
Kreisler Country Pharmacy and now looks
forward to being back in his home town serving
the people he has known all his life, and looking
forward to meeting new people for the future.
11 S. Orange St. Butler, Missouri 64730
660.679.4591
One of the 2009 Dodge Charger patrol cars.—Staff photos.
stunning book. The finished
product is a 256 page hardcover
book with a 16 page full color
photo section. Many have enjoyed reading the first chapter
posted online and express enthusiastic demands to see chapters 2 through 31!
“This book took seven years
to complete,” says Black. “It
was a labor of love to painfully
and honestly re-live the horrors
Pam endured. I did my best
to allow her voice to ring true,
helping Pam write the book in
a conversational, uncluttered
manner that helps the reader
hear her heart.”
In addition to I Stand, Black
is working on publishing a series of books featuring topical
collections from her columns.
The first is scheduled for release
fall 2009 titled Were You Born
in a Barn! Life Lessons from the
Barnlot and Beyond. A children’s story book, Cowboy Pete,
is also in the works and will go
to print when illustrations are
complete.
Brenda is married to Alan
Black, pastor of Ohio Christian
Church. They have two sons,
Austin and Cooper, and recently relocated from Butler to rural
Deepwater, Mo, to serve their
congregation.
To purchase a copy of the
new release I Stand, visit Pam
at www.walkingmiracle.com or
Brenda at www.thewordsoutbrendablack.com.
Introductory specials are now available.
Both authors are available for
speaking engagements or book
signings together or separately.
n Book signing in Butler August 4
News Xpress columnist Brenda Black and co-author
Pam Morgan will preside over the signing of their book
I Stand - A Miraculous Journey From Paralysis to Praise
Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Randy’s Southside Cafe on the Butler square. Southside is offering
customers a 10 percent discount off their lunch ticket
when they purchase a book at the signing.
Two local suspects face
multiple felony counts
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Two Amsterdam men are
scheduled for court hearings
Aug. 12 for their alleged involvement in three recent
felonies.
Charged with receiving
stolen property, possession
BATES COUNTY INDUSTRIES
Providing dignified employment for adults with
disabilities
Ice Cream Social and Music on the Square
Monday, July 27 6:30 - 8:30
Enjoy sounds from
The Bates County
Nostalgia Band
Come enjoy the benefit and see our
selection of t-shirts.
Proceeds will go to BCI’s recycling efforts.
of a controlled substance and
possession of equipment with
no VIN numbers are 40-yearold Dwayne Cutshall and
39-year-old Robert Magee.
According to documents
in the prosecuting attorney’s
office, their arrests stemmed
from a raid last month conducted by Bates County sheriff’s officers at a residence in
Amsterdam during which a
quantity of stolen property,
drugs and related evidence
were confiscated.
Cutshall was released on
a 10 percent surety bond reduction. Magee remains in
the county jail on a parole
violation hold. Cutshall is
represented by Richard Koehler, a Butler attorney and
Magee’s legal counsel is a
public defender appointee.
NEWS? 679-6127
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Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cans (15 oz.) diced tomatoes with
green chiles
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
3 cans (15 oz.) Mexican style chili
beans
1 cup Bisquick
1 package (2 lb. size) Williams chili sea1/2 cup grated cheese
soning packet
bacon bits-optional
Ground red pepper to taste
Stir and drop by spoonful into hot
Chili powder to taste
Brown ground beef in skillet with grease until browned.
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minced onions and spices. In Dutch oven
BLACK BEN SALSA
or large pot combine tomatoes, tomato
n Donna Gregory
paste, chili beans, seasoning packet and
2
Avocados
spices, adding ground beef when done.
1/2 red onion
Simmer entire pot for approximately 30
1/3 cup fresh chopped cilantro
minutes, stirring occasionally so it does
4 T. lime juice
not burn on bottom..
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
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2 T. red wine vinegar
ZUCCHINI CAKES
1 T. salt
n Dana Bridges
1/2 T. pepper
3 cups grated zucchini
2 cans back beans (drained and rinsed)
1/4 onion
1 can corn
1 egg
Mix all in a big bowl. Put avocado in last
with the lime juice directly on to and refrigerate.
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BAKED FISH
n Tammy West
1/2 lg. onion thinly sliced
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp. dill weed
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
4 blue hake loins or fish of choice
1/2 cup buttery cracker crumbs
1/2 to 3/4 cup sharp shredded cheddar
cheese
1/4 cup butter or margarine
fresh lemon if desired
Heat oven to 400˚. In skillet sauté onion slices in 2 Tbsp butter; set aside. Spray
9x13 baking pan with Pam. In small bowl
mix dill weed, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place fish in pan, sprinkle with herb
mixture. Layer onions, crumbs and cheese
over herbs. Cut butter into small pieces
and sprinkle over top. Bake at 400˚ for 2520 minutes or until fish flakes with fork.
Cover with foil for part of cooking time so
cheese won’t burn. Squeeze fresh lemon
over fish if desired.
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n Starting next week: Recipies from the Altona Community Club ladies
New backstop a possibility
On my way out of town
yesterday I stopped at the
vegetable place on J. I never had been there before. I
enjoyed talking to the fellow there. I think he said his
name was Rusty but I forget
names often. He had very
good deals on produce.
Mary Limpus enjoyed her
weaving workshop taught
by Laura Fry in Lamar, Mo.,
this past weekend. She also
attended a knitting workshop a few weeks back.
Mary is always busy making something or learning
something new. I always enjoy talking to her.
The kids and I went to
Moon Marble Company in
Bonner Springs last week.
It was very neat. It had all
types of toys. They also did
a demonstration of how to
make a marble that lasted
probably 30 to 40min. Then
the kids bought a couple of
dollars worth of marbles.
We have been going here
and there so I have not been
in town much.
I do have a possible company to build baseball backstop. I am waiting for bid. It
sounds like they are trying
to get me the most for the
money we have.
I am having a garage
sale this Friday at the other
house we have to get rid of
all the stuff others left behind. Plus I am throwing in
some of my stuff too. This is
the first year for a long time
I did not donate all my stuff
to sell for the park.
I have been wanting to
note for about a month
or two now how the Amsterdam United Methodist
Church put in a new wheel-
News from
Bristol Manor
I really hope all are doing
chair accessible ramp. It
looks very nice. I have had well. We will keep everyone
so much on my mind I for- in our prayers. Take care.
get much I want to write.
Rapps enjoy wedding,
extended sightseeing
I hope some of you missed
seeing the Rockville News
last week. We took a little vacation up north. We went to
Winona, Minn., to the wedding of our nephew, Dietrich
Flesch and Amanda Bock. On
our way through Iowa we saw
beautiful corn fields and many
wind turbine farms. We think
they are pretty neat. We would
have liked to have gotten up
close to see how much sound
they give off. We thought it
would be interesting to wake
up to those huge things in the
field every morning.
Friday evening we went
to the rehearsal dinner at a
restaurant on the Mississippi
River. We then took a look at
Bill’s boat and some homes
built right on the river. Saturday morning we went to the
Watkins Museum and Store.
We walked around a beautiful
lake, and did some shopping
downtown before eating lunch
at a real neat little restaurant.
The beautiful wedding was
held at St. Martin’s Lutheran
Church. The reception was
held at the Riverport Ballroom. On Sunday morning
the bride and groom opened
their wedding gifts. The men
took a boat ride on the Mississippi and the women went
sightseeing. Sunday evening
we enjoyed a barbecue at the
home of Bill and Sharon.
Those present were: Ruth
Rapp, Ryan Rapp, Travauna
Smith, Paul and Paulette Rapp,
Junior and Charlotte Fischer,
Travis and Carol Flesch, Zoe
and Leah, Sarah and Mike
Haines, Ashland and Nathan,
Bill and Sharon Flesch. Eric
and Melissa Flesch and Sophia
and Ben had to return home to
Minneapolis, we missed them.
The bride and groom honeymooned in Jamaica. We all
returned home on Monday.
HHH
We extend our sincere sympathy to Helen Paur and family at the sudden death of her
son Paul Cauthen. Visitation
will be held on Tuesday night
at Hill and Son in Appleton
City. Funeral services and
burial will be held in Osceola.
Bob Zellmer had a good
time last week. His sister and
her daughter drove in from
Idaho. They spent several
days together and had a great
time.
Barb Fassler went out with
her sister Linn for a bite the
other day and of course if you
know Barb, had to stop for ice
cream.
Oh my goodness, we
have tomatoes. Ginger Jones
stopped by and brought us tomatoes. It just made our day.
Thanks a million, Ginger.
Cathy came down to visit
her dad, Bob Zellmer. They
went out for lunch and had a
nice visit.
Viola’s son Duane is here
from Iowa. Viola will be going home with him for a few
days. She is really looking
forward to her trip.
Dorothy had company.
Bettilou stopped by for a visit.
It’s the
Always good to see the girls.
Red that counts
Maxine received a visit
from her son. She enjoys his
n Think of red flowers as a
visits.
neon light that reads “EAT” to
Be sweet.—Mary B.
the hummingbirds.
You have our prayers.
Jake and Diane Wohlgemuth recently returned home
from a vacation to Yellowstone Park. They met their
children, Kristy and Jim Curless and sons out there and had
a great time.
Brooke Rapp spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Paul
and Paulette Rapp. Alex Rapp
spent Tuesday and Wednesday
with Ron and Cindy Steuck
and Alberta Lacy. Nathan
and Whitney Rapp drove to
Altoona, Iowa where Nathan
is designing a Bass Pro. Ribbon cutting ceremonies are to
be held in August. Work is on
schedule for a great shop. Paul
and I drove by it on our way
home from Minnesota. This
one has an old antique looking
General Store looking front on
part of it. They try to design
each one a little different. It
will be nice.
Congratulations to Marriah
Seider and Hannah Heiserman on winning first place in
the Lip Sinc Contest at the El
Dorado Fair. They were so
excited.
Norvin Schenker recently
returned home from the Butler
hospital. He still isn’t feeling
like a new man. We hope that
each day finds him feeling better.
The East Coast met the
West Coast at the John Fischer
reunion held in Prairie City on
Saturday. Edward and Lorna
Mae Harkrader were the host
family. Their daughter Mary
and Hannah from the state
of Washington, and daughter
Vicki and children Brett and
Lauren from the state of Deleware met up with the St. Louis
crew, Wilma and Phil Griffith
and family, and Lisa Harkrader. They met up with Mr. and
Mrs. Dean Harkrader and Devon of Nevada, and Janet and
Al Nitchals and family, and
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Harkrader
all of the Pleasant Gap area to
be the perfect hosts and hostesses. A large crowd was on
hand to celebrate the day together. Good food, visiting,
and pictures were enjoyed by
all. A reunion write up will
appear in a few weeks.
Happy Birthday to Shauna
Rae Marquardt, Luke Wohlgemuth, Lorna Mae Harkrader,
Danny Bracher, Cameron
Ramsey, Bethany Jagels, Valerie Schiereck, Nathan Rapp,
Keith Fleischer, Jacob Rapp,
Michael Scrivener, and Sharon Flesch.
This coming Friday and
Saturday will be a work day at
Zion Lutheran School. Painting of the classrooms and
cleaning are on the agenda.
Anyone wishing to help out, it
will be appreciated.
Anthony Marquardt is
counting down the days to
retirement. This is his last
week at Belger in Kansas City.
Donna is cleaning the camper
and Colorado is in the plans.
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
Ruth Rapp spent several
days last week with Junior
and Charlotte Fischer in Vincinnes, Ind., before returning
home on Thursday. Junior
and Charlotte are here for the
Fischer reunion and the Phillip
reunion next weekend.
Friday evening supper
guests with Paul and Paulette
Rapp were: Paul Buschkemper and Leo from North Carolina, Geraldine Wineteer of
Bellevue, Neb., Junior and
Charlotte Fischer of Vincinnes, Ind., Ruth Rapp and
Donald Fischer.
The Zion Lutheran Youth
Fellowship will host its annual
ice cream social on Sunday
night, Aug. 2. Serving will
begin at 5:30. Everyone welcome.
Bundles of Joy
Kristen Marie Stahl
Heath and Melinda Stahl of Olathe, Kan., are proud
to announce the birth of their daughter, Kristen Marie
Stahl on March 31, 2009 at Menorah Medical Center
in Overland Park, Kan., at 9:31 a.m. She weighed 7
pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Also
excited to welcome her home is sister Emma, 5, and
brother James, 3. Maternal grandparents are Ken and
Ruth Stahl of Strong City, Kan. Maternal great-grandparents are Earl and Areta Schapeler of Butler, Mo.
Butler
Is now seeking applications
for the position of
Activity
Director
Full Time/Full Benefits
Must be creative, energetic and possess some computer skills.
Please send resume to:
Misty Brooks at 103 East Nursery in Butler, MO
Equal Opportunity Employer and 100% Employee Owned
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Yesterday’s
Kids
n Louise Bisby
onstruction work at the Senior Center for our new addition is well underway. Bill White and his crew are
doing an exceptionally good job. We are very excited.
This will give us so much more space to work in as we prepare
meals for Bates County seniors. Willow Lane Nursing Home
presented us with another generous donation for the project.
We appreciate the cooperative support we have received from
the people and businesses of the community.
Seniors have been enjoying cool comfort as they have
lunch and associate with others each day at the Center. We
played dirty bingo Friday the 17th of this month. Card games
are enjoyed every Tuesday evening. When you are out and
about come by and see our beautiful garden just south of the
building.
We have another program known as Provide-A-Ride
(PAR). It is a volunteer transportation service organized by
the Bates County Senior Centers and Care Connection for the
Aging Services. PAR provides transportation to those 60 years
of age and older who need access to medical appointments or
other essential services. PAR was developed to fill the gaps in
service when public transportation is not available and friends
or family are not able to help due to work commitments. Benefits for volunteer drivers include supplemental liability insurance coverage and mileage reimbursement. Contributions are
encouraged to allow PAR the ability to provide service to as
many Bates County residents as possible. If you are interested
in making a difference in your life and the lives of others or if
you need transportation call the Butler Senior Center for additional information—660-679-5830.
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Quotes From Yesterday’s Kids
ome of us were just kids when the Depression hit in the
30’s. They were referred to as the Dirty 30’s and they were
just that. Not only had the Depression hit with a vengeance,
there was drought throughout many of the states. Soil turned
into dust and it was almost impossible for any vegetation to
grow in some areas. Very few houses had electricity, running
water or plumbing. No houses had insulation and on the average, windows and doors had cracks you could see through.
This allowed the dust to filter in like snow. Prayers at the table
were “give us this day our daily bread.” A daily household
saying was “root hog or die.” After the soil turned into dust
it was easy for the wind to pick it up and carry it like clouds.
Dust would drift like snow. Dad would say, “Run for the
house, kids, Kansas is blowing over us.”
Every morning sheets were removed from the bed and
taken out to shake the dust out of them. You had to wash dust
from dishes before they could be used. At times the dust would
form in them as the meal was being served and sand would
feel like grit in your teeth. There were very few surviving farm
crops. Swarms of insects invaded what crops were available.
Chinch bugs devoured most surviving wheat crops. Farmers
would plow furrows around fields putting banana oil and tobacco dust in them in an effort to trap the bugs. Grasshoppers
swarmed across croplands leaving nothing but stubble. They
attacked our prized apple trees, eating the leaves and then the
tiny apples. We thought it would never rain again. You could
see the heat lightning at night raising false hope that perhaps
it would rain. Trees died from thirst. Heavy clouds of dust
would come up suddenly with gusts of wind. It you were out
with a team of horses it was best to just drop the reins and let
the horses lead you home. They always seemed to find the
way through the darkness of dust. So just wet a cloth to put
over your face and hang on. When a cloud of dust was approaching you could see flocks of birds ahead of it trying to
escape. The black clouds were called rollers. Russian Thistle
(tumble weeds) were about the only vegetation to survive. We
would chase them across fields with pitchforks and feed them
to the cattle.
Stress took its toll on the elderly and weak. There was a social program known as relief and commodities which helped
a few people but they were very limited. People were proud
and felt it was a disgrace to accept help from the government.
Many would bear the burdens in silence. Tens of thousands
lost their homes and it wasn’t unusual for several families to
be living in one house.
Adilyn Misty
Minor
Travis and Tiffany Minor
of Butler are proud to announce the arrival of their
daughter Adilynn Misty Minor at 10:55 p.m. Tuesday,
June 30, 2009 at Nevada
Regional Medical Center,
Nevada, Mo. She weighed
7 pounds, 12 ounces and
measured 20 inches in
length. Maternal grandparents are Donnie and Jana
Allen of Butler and the late
Misty Thomas. Paternal
grandparents are Tom and
Lori Minor of Kansas City,
Mo. A shared and special
friend to the parents and
grandmother to Adilynn is
Jeannie Courtois of Adrian,
Mo. Great-grandparents are
Ruth Sorisso of Kansas City,
Mo., Pat Allen of Butler and
Don and Karen Malan of Butler. Also welcoming this precious girl are many aunts,
uncles, cousins and friends.
SOCIAL SCENE/PEOPLE
Michelle Swarnes
Queen Candidate
Stefani Eller
Queen Candidate
Malia McFrederick
Princess Candidate
Oleta Davidson - Parade Marshal
News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, July 24, 2009
Breana Swink
Princess Candidate
Andrew Jones
Prince Candidate
5
Alexis Nicole White
Princess Candidate
Blake Michael Clark
Prince Candidate
67th Hume Fair opens next Tuesday
The News Xpress
“Let The Good Times
Roll” is the theme of the 67th
annual Hume Fair which
runs from Tuesday, July 28
through Saturday, Aug. 1,
with the rodeo included the
final two nights of the fair.
This year’s fair association
is headed by Dean Cannon,
President; Tom “Troop”
Whitten,
Vice-President;
Karen Irwin, Secretary;
Heather Rogers, Treasurer;
and board members Josh
Rogers, Michael Harris,
Brad Steuck, Denise Steuck,
Jeff Davidson and Vicki
Larch.
Officials assure the fair
will be loaded with activities of interest and entertainment for all ages, i.e., baby
contest, prizes, live music,
entertainment, kids’ contests, horseshoe pitching,
washers tournament, Hume
Olympics, prince and princess contest, rodeo queen
coronation, car show, arts
and crafts, 4-H exhibits, 4-H
clothing, open classes in pho-
tography, crafts, woodworking, scrapbooking, quilting,
flower collections and arranging, fowls, rabbits, etc.,
food preparation, to mention
a few. Detailed schedule accompanies this article.
mous for her coconut creme
pie. She is the mother of
four children and is blessed
with eight grandchildren and
14-great-grandchildren. She
has also had to endure the
loss of her husband in 1986,
her son, Sam in 2004 and his
One of the fair’s major wife Kathy in 2008.
highlights is the parade at 11
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a.m. Saturday. This year’s
parade marshal is Oleta
Two young ladies of the
(Kilgore) Davidson who
area
are vying for queen of
with her family first settled
the
2009
rodeo:
in Hume in 1936.
•Michelle Swarnes, daughShe graduated from Hume
ter
of Tammy West. Michelle
High School in 1941 and
is
a
2009 graduate of Rich
married Wayne Davidson
Hill
High
School where she
on Sept. 19 of that year. She
was
active
in FFA. She will
has been active in schoolenroll
at
Crowder
College in
related functions, served as
Nevada
this
fall.
PTA president and recording
secretary, and at one time
•Stephanie Eller, daughter
worked in Cecil Hanna’s gro- of Mark Eller and Loree and
cery store in Hume. She has Mike White. She was raised
also been very active in the in Prescott, Kan., but this
Hume Senior Citizens group past year enrolled in Hume
and Hume United Method- High School and will be a
ist Church for over 70 years senior.
and served on the Housing
Board. She is an accomPrincess candidates are:
plished quilter and expert
•Breanna Swink, 8-yearcook, being especially fa-
Saddened by death of Supt. Paul Brink
Paul Brink, Superintendent
of Ballard Schools for many
years, passed away on Thursday, July 16. If anyone would
like to send a card to his wife
Marilyn, her address is 1019
Strawbridge Street, Brookfield, Mo. 64628.
Funeral services were held
for Betty Jean Smith of the
Aaron community on Wednesday at Garden City. Family
and friends gathered at Cove
Creek Christian Church for
lunch following the services.
She will be greatly missed.
Melvin and Etta Sue
Fairman hosted a family
barbecue in celebration of
the 4th of July. Present were
Alan, Linda, Jason, and Cara
Fairman, Julie, Shelby and
Rylee Guffey. Lance happened
to be coming through town
in his “Big Rig” in time to
grab a hamburger then off to
Arkansas. Also there for the
fun were Chuck, Susan, Tyler,
Danielle, Cameron, Audrianna,
Connor and Madison Wainscott
and Darryl, Michele, Brooks,
McKenzie and Jace Fairman
and Nancy Kimble.
The Red Hat Ladies always
meet the second Tuesday each
month with the next meeting
on Aug. 11 at 11 at Eileen’s
Cafe.
Iris Hon drove her aunt
Hazel Dickerson and Hazel’s
grandson to Jefferson City
on Thursday. Jesse had been
visiting Grandma Hazel for a
couple of weeks.
Kristin Drendel, her parents
and sister flew to Washington
for a week’s visit with her
brother and his family.
The Ballard Booster Club
will be meeting at Eileen’s
Cafe on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 7
p.m. Anyone and everyone
please attend. They need all
the help they can get. FYI:
Another month and the new
school year will be upon us.
The summers seem to fly by.
Lance, Julie, Shelby and
Rylee Guffey went to Clarence,
Mo. to see Lance’s Grandma
Edrington and family.
Anyone interested in joining the Ballard Relay for Life
Team can inquire at Eileen’s
Cafe, 660-679-6795. The
membership fee is $10.
A family baby shower was
held for CeNedra Meade at
Walnut Grove Church on Sun-
Dear
Family, Friends,
Care Providers and Church Family
Our words can not begin to express the deep
gratitude and warmth we feel for each and
everyone of you during the illness and
passing of our mother, grandmother and wife
Frances.
The beautiful cards and notes, the amazing food,
the welcomed visits, the beautiful flowers and gifts, the
heartfelt words of encouragement and never ceasing prayers,
the gifts in memory of Mom, for your hugs and tears when
words could not be said, the warm wonderful care that was
given to her and for the beautiful service that was a
wonderful beginning to her new journey to heaven.
These acts of love and thoughtfulness will never be
forgotten. You have truly touched our lives. We
thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We have
seen God and His everlasting grace and comfort
through all of you. With deep gratitude and love,
The Tucker,
Koehn, Ragan & Conger
Families
old daughter of Charlie and
Silissa Swink. She will be in
third grade this year at Hume
Elementary.
•Alexis Nicole White, 7,
who lives with her grandmother Beverly Spencer his
four brothers, a sister and
mother, Krystal Fuqua.
•Malia
McFrederick,
9-year-old
daughter
of
Adrien and Kenya McFredrick and has lived in Hume
for 8-/2 years.
Prince candidates:
•Andrew Jones, 5-year-old
son of Amy Jones and Nancy
Williams. He lives with his
grandparents Tim and Flo
Jones and his Moms. He will
be in kindergarten this year.
•Blake Michael Clark, 10,
lives with his grandmother
Beverly Spencer, his three
brothers, a sister and mother,
Krystal Fuqua.
day. Master Meade is due to
make his arrival around the
second week of August.
The next Mud Run will be
held at Urich on Saturday, July
25.
The Fairmans recently had
a fun weekend of eats and
treats. Alan and Linda met up
with Jason and Cara on Saturday and ate at the Old 71 Cafe
then to Jason and Cara’s to
help with some jobs around the
house. On Sunday they went
to eat at Lowry City then on to
check out Osceola Cheese.
Donna Meade spent the
weekend with her mother,
Nadine Meade. She had more
passengers on the return
trip home. Levi and Morgan
Meade went home with her to
St. Louis to enjoy some quality time with Aunt Donna.
Charles Engelhardt went to
a tractor pull at Belle, Mo., on
Friday night placing 4th. He
then went to Garnett, Kan. on
Saturday and placed 3rd. Wife
Lawanda rode along to ensure
his safety as Charles got home
at 3 a.m. from Belle then up at
6 a.m. to go to the hay field.
Wives are wonderful! And, as
soon as he ran his pull, he was
ready to head for home. But,
here’s the rest of the story...
Steve, Charles’ brother, gets a
call from Mom Anna Lou at 9
p.m. Can you come help? The
calves are in Charles’ beans
the roundup was on. Lawanda
had the road blocked with her
vehicle. Charles was on foot
somewhere. Kenneth was on
the 4-wheeler and Anna Lou
was walking the road. Elaine
HUME FAIR SCHEDULE
Tuesday, July 28
6:30: Ham & Bean Feed (arena)
7:30: Draft Horse Pull (arena)
Wednesday, July 29
6:30: Ice Cream Social (city park). Bring homemade ice
cream dessert
7:00: Gospel Sing (bandstand)
Thursday, July 30
6:30: Kiddie Pedal Pull (arena) - ages 4-13
8:00: Hume Olympics (arena) - must be 18
Friday, July 31
7:30-10:00: Entries for Fair at Legion Hall
9:00: Kids Day - sign ups for all ages and activities to
follow
10:00-12:00: Legion Hall closed for judging.
4:00: Pet Contest (city park)
5:30: Talent Show
8:00: Rodeo
Saturday, Aug. 1
9:00: Horseshoe Pitching (SW corner of Park)
9:00-9:30: Registration for Baby Contest (bandstand)
9:30: Baby Contest (diaper only)
10:00: Parade Lineup Methodist Church parking lot
11:00: Parade - Theme “Let the Good Times Roll”
11:30-12:00: Registration for Antique & Classic Car
Show (north side square)
12:30-1:00: Check in for 6th Annual Washer’s Tournament (city park)
12:30-4:00: Pipe Creek Blue Grass Band
2:00: Crowning of Prince & Princess
3:00: Drawing for Prizes
8:00: Rodeo (crowning of queen and drawing for colt)
Street Dance following Rodeo featuring the Bill Burrows
Band
was in their 4-wheel drive
pickup after letting Steve out
at the curve, to keep the calves
from heading up to the neighbor’s place. The chase was on
but the “posse” made short
work of the roundup. Ah, the
farm life--there’s no life like
it.
Fairview Baptist Church
has been active with summer
missions. Wendell Teagarden
and grandson Kyle, along with
Gary, Tammy and Theresa
McCoy just returned from a
mission trip to South Texas
and Mexico. (July 10-18)
Wendell also took along his
summer missionary college
students who are helping at
Kamp Keirsey they built a
small house for a family in
Mexico. This was a first time
experience for Kyle who
is now eager to go again-perhaps at Christmas break.
Kelsi Loyd is about midway through her summer mission in Galeana, Mexico and
Matt Parks is about midway
through his summer in India.
Brooke Parks is leaving this
week for two weeks n Moldova, Russia.
Meanwhile, those staying
home are enjoying “summer
Sunday evening” fellowship
times including a barbecue
cookout and outdoor singing
at David and Kerri Loyd’s
(7-19), a fondue party with
Brian and Eileen Parks (726) and on the first Sunday in
August (8-2), former soda jerk
Len Redding is serving ice
cream sundaes in the Fairview
church basement. These are
Richest blessings to each of you who gave
of your love, concern and many other acts
of kindness at the time of the death of our
Mother, Grandmother and Sister, Hannah
Hedger Stark. To the staff of Willow Lane
and to Gary Schowengerdt for the beautiful
service, please accept our sincere thanks.
Hannah’s Family
not fund-raiser occasions but
fun-raisers. Just come and
enjoy the fellowship.
Marjorie
and
Jennie
Umstattd really appreciate
whoever mowed their road
side. It really looks nice.
Charles and Lawanda
Engelhardt had a date night
Wednesday attending the Cass
County Fair at Pleasant Hill.
Lawanda’s favorite country
singer, Aaron Tippin, held a
concert. I don’t know which
Lawanda enjoyed more-listening to him sing-or just
looking at him perform. Either
way, it was a fun evening.
Len and Nancy Redding
just returned from a family
vacation in Montana where
the large, far-flung Redding
family gathered for a reunion
including 124 people from
Alaska to Arizona and Ohio to
Hawaii. Afterwards, they visited a nephew’s wheat farm in
northern Montana including a
badlands where a paleontologist is digging dinosaur bones.
A three-inch carnivore tooth
and numerous bone fragments
were found while they were
there.
The Umstattd grandkids
have been here and there the
past week. Sterling Umstattd
spent his time between the
Rowland relatives and Grandma Jennie. Charlie Rowland
helped her Aunt Lynnda with
a Rummage Sale in Raymore
Wednesday-Friday. Maesyn
Umstattd will be staying a few
days with her cousin Charlie.
Tod, Lisa and Maesyn
Umstattd spent Saturday
night with Jennie Umstattd.
Tod did some odd jobs for
Jennie. They also visited with
the Ryan Rowland family on
Sunday and took Sterling back
home with them.
Don’t ask that your name be
omitted from the court news.
First, we won’t do it; second,
court proceedings are a matter
of public record and the public
has a right to know.
6 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, July 24, 2009
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Paul J.
Brink
Paul J. Brink,
77, Brookfield, Mo.,
Superintendent at Ballard R-2
School for 16 years before retiring in 2004, died Thursday,
July 16, 2009 at the Life Care
Center in Brookfield. Services
were July 21 at the Missouri
State Veteran’s Cemetery,
Jacksonville, Mo. Memorials
suggested to the Life Care Center of Brookfield Activities Fund
and can be left at the Rhodes
Funeral Home or mailed to 216
Linn Street, Brookfield, Mo.
64628. Online condolences:
www.rhodesfh.com.
Mr. Brink, son of Paul William and Katherine Hedwig
(Molz) Brink, was born in Red
Bud, Ill., April 3, 1932. On May
24, 1952 he married Marilyn E.
Pietschman in Fillmore, Wisc.
He served in the United States
Army during the Korean War.
He worked at American Airlines for 10 years, then worked
in public education a total of
45 years and during that time
taught in the states of Arizona,
California, Kansas and Missouri. He then was an employee of Kansas State University
and the University of Missouri
and a superintendent of public
schools for 32 years. He was a
past member of the Lions Club.
Over the years he enjoyed fishing, bowling and tennis, playing
bingo and spending time with
his family.
Paul is survived by his wife
Marilyn of the home; two sons,
Steven Brink and James Brink
and wife Vanessa; two daughters, Debbie Gentry and husband Greg and Laurie Lester
and husband Scott; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one step grandson; two
sisters, Helen Hallack and Eunice Brink; three sisters-in-law;
two brothers-in-law; several
nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death
by his parents; one brother; four
sisters-in-law; five brothers-inlaw; mother-in-law and fatherin-law.
James E. Stevens Jr.
James Edward Stevens Jr.,
age 61 of Butler, Missouri died
Friday, July 10, 2009 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas
City, Missouri. He was born
September 3, 1947 to James
Edward Sr. and Dorothy Goodin
Stevens in Butler.
Jim, one of seven children,
grew up in Kansas City where
he attended school. On May 19,
1975 he was united in marriage
to Mary Jo McCarthy in Kansas
City. Jim lived most of his life in
Kansas City until moving to Butler in 1996.
Jim enjoyed fishing, listening
to country western music and
loved the Christmas Holiday.
Although sick for many years of
his life, Jim was always loveable
and funny.
Jim is survived by his wife,
Mary Jo Stevens of Butler, Missouri; one brother, Melvin Stevens of Kansas City, Missouri;
five sisters, Alice May Jestis of
Butler, Missouri, Coleta Stevens
of Butler, Missouri, Jo Thomas
of Independence, Missouri, Virginia Flint and husband Robert
of Butler, Missouri and Mary
Terry and husband Charles of
Edwards, Missouri; and his father, James Stevens Sr. of Butler, Missouri. He was preceded
in death by his mother.
Graveside memorial services
were held 1 p.m. Friday, July
17, 2009 at Dayton Cemetery in
Urich, Missouri. Arrangements,
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel
Butler, Missouri. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Regret closing
of Amoret Bank
Christian Church
July 19, there were 40 in attendance. Joshua Williamson
conducted our morning service. Dorine and Joshua are a
lovely couple. He does a good
job preaching.
“Happy Birthday” was
sung to Lorrie Johnson on the
15th. “Happy Anniversary”
was sung to Jay and Rhonda
Walley. The Johnson’s also
had their 34th anniversary Saturday, the 18th. We went out
to dinner and got many cards,
gifts and calls. Thank you to
all who helped us celebrate by
remembering us.
Prayer is still needed for
Scott Schall, Sharon Clark,
Joann Luttrell, Jerry Page,
Kevin’s friend Jason.
We keep Kobe Black in our
prayers as God as carried him
through this past year and is
still healing him. We refer to
Kobe as our miracle child. The
report from Houston is great.
The doctors there are amazed
to see the results of what this
young man has endured. He
is truly in God’s hands. The
Black family is truly grateful
for the love shown by others
and most of all, your prayers.
Kobe needs all the help we can
give in any way, shape or form.
God bless you all for caring.
Lowell Luttrell’s brother
Leland is still in need of prayer.
Also pray for Wayne Baldwin,
Julie Bitner, Kim Abney, Aaron Fritz, Ray Gastar, Daniel
Miller, Scott Springer, Janet
Moreland, Erica Taylor and
Margie Vowels. We still need a
minister. Also Hannah Dudley
needs prayer. We have a really
long list.
I did not get to church last
Sunday and did not get any
news out. No one called to
fill me in and I was really out
of sorts. I’d had a bad night
sleepwise, so I fell asleep on
the sofa while waiting for the
bad storm to clear and blackness to pass. We are sure having weird weather. We did have
dinner out with our friends, the
Brown’s of Butler, Ron and
Linda. An early celebration
for the days ahead. We always
enjoy our time together.
Sorry to hear of the closing
of the Amoret Bank. So many
local people depend on it and
will have to find a new bank.
There is a good bank in Amsterdam, so you need to check
it out. They will treat you well.
B.C. National has been in our
area for many years. They will
be missed.
Be sure you check on a
shut in. Buckle up, stay safe.
Remember Aug. 1 is men’s
breakfast, 7 a.m. and bring
your wife, let the men serve
you ladies. God bless you all.–
Lorrie Johnson.
Could this
be our
latter days?
God’s word tells of drastic
things happening to our weather in the latter days. From all
indication we have entered
and began this journey.
We enjoyed a good lessonsermon by Rev. Pat McGuire
this Sunday. It was about the
man who was blind from birth
and why Christ used ordinary
clay from the roadside and his
spirit to heal this man’s blindness. Read John, chapter nine,
his instruction to the man. the
key - belief and obedience.
Think about it and you will realize you are a miracle.
The Mike and Kathy Knapp
family have volunteered for the
service of the Lord in Kenya,
Africa for a couple of weeks
this summer. The children are
excited and Owen says he is
looking for a dead elephant no live ones - he wants a tusk.
I miss my friends whose
lives have been so rudely interrupted by legal problems or
by medical problems or just
family problems. Prayer still
heals and I am so glad we have
an open line straight to our
father. When you are young
there is so much to get done.
Sometimes we lose ourselves
trying to do too much and we
find while we were busy, we
lost track of a friend. Was it
worth it?
We do not want to forget
Kobe Black still needs our
support by our prayers.
Our area suffered quite a bit
of damage by the high winds
but all we had at our farm was
a few damaged trees. It did
more damage in town.
Grandson Dustin Anderson
called to see what we were doing. He knew we had been to
see the doctor and was concerned. It’s nice to hear from
him. Good to keep in touch.
I can’t believe this weather,
beautiful. God is a loving God.
He wants the best for us.
Virginia Mission Church,
come join us each Sunday
morning 11 a.m.
“Come see the man who has
told all things that ever I did.
Is not this the Christ?” The
woman at the well & Christ.
She was offering a drink of
water to him as they rested.
Let us study together to realize the message God left for
us. In his word, The Bible, in
the sky, the signs and his seal
to the promise never to destroy
the world again with water (his
rainbow).
Sunday specials at services: Mission men songs “In
the Garden” and two others,
Ruthie Taylor read 2 “Come
Summer Time”; children’s
message: training to be able to
help our society in the future.
Our prayer list - Lathanial
Fowler, Paige Jacobs, Kiera,
Beth, Denise & Wanda, Ray
Gaston, Joyce Ann, Velda
Cox, Lynells friend, Rick,
Lou, Carol Rapp, Mary Lee
Schubert, Mary Barnhill, Hazel Boston, Pat & Warren
and family, Swain’s daughter,
Lanyon family, Chip & Melonie, Whitey Taylor.
Our blessings & our joys.
Sarah and her baby, the beautiful weather. Bill Hawks and
his guest to become evangelistic and spread God’s word as
Elks fund raiser car show
The Bates County Elks third annual car, truck and bike show was held at the Elks
Lodge in Butler July 18. Beautiful day with music, food, prizes, awards, trivia and
cool cars, trucks and bikes. Money raised from the event will help fund community
projects and youth activities.—Terry Agnew photos.
Stress relieving tips in 60 seconds or less
StatePoint • By the time
you finish reading this story,
you could have stared at the
shapes of the clouds in the
sky, enjoyed an indulgent
snack or sent a long overdue
e-mail to a close friend. More
importantly, that 60-second
break could keep your mental health and wellness in
check.
With 92 percent of Americans looking to “take a break”
from their daily routine according to a recent study,
people need an escape, even
if it’s brief. Many individuals
don’t realize how empowering a short break can feel -or how to go about setting
aside the time.
“Finding time to treat the
‘you’ in yourself is important
to maintaining a balanced
life, especially during these
hectic times,” says Stephanie Marston, lifestyle expert,
speaker and accomplished
author on topics surrounding life balance techniques.
“Some people just need a
little help getting started.”
Marston recently partnered with Kellogg Company to develop a list of these
quick, stress-relieving tips
as part of its launch for Kellogg’s Cinnabon Snack Bars.
Enjoying a sensible but indulgent snack is one of many
simple ways to hit the reset
button on the day. These
short breaks can take place
far and wide as he is able. All
the people attending church at
the Virginia Mission this last
Sunday was a great blessing
also. My grandchildren and
old friends came to visit. My
day was full.
between meetings, waiting
to pick up the kids or on the
way to the next appointment.
Other relaxing “Cinnaminutes” include:
• Sing out loud to your
favorite song while driving
home from work.
• Smell something refreshing like lavender.
• Indulge by serving yourself your morning tea or coffee in a pretty cup.
• Check out your favorite
blog or Web site before diving back into your task.
• Spend some time today
rereading a book you loved
as a child.
• Post an inspiring quote
on your computer or mirror, where you’ll see it every
day.
• Say or do something
nice for someone you don’t
know.
The full list of Kellogg’s
“Cinnaminutes” can be
found at www.KelloggCinnaminutes.com.
“There are plenty of ways
to combat stress,” Marston
continues, “but no one is going to force a minute on you
to relax. Keep your mental
health top of mind by writing
yourself a note, scheduling
time for breaks or even taping up this story at your desk
as a reminder.”
FARM FRONT
News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, July 24, 2009
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Deadlines ahead, Bates County FSA reminds
Bates County Farm Service Agency would like to remind
producers of upcoming deadlines.
Aug. 14, is the magic date for 2009 program year for reporting crops as well as signing up into the yearly programs
of DCP and ACRE.
All farms that participate in yearly USDA programs including Direct and counter cyclical (DCP), Conservation Reserve
Program (ACRE), have an acreage reporting requirement. All
acres in each program must be reported each year whether in
crops, grass, or if other use is made of the land. The deadline
to report all acreage for 2009 is Aug. 14, 2009. Failure to report could cause the farm to be out of compliance and cause
all payments to be refunded. All fallow ground must be maintained with control of weeds and erosion.
The time for producers to enroll in DCP or ACRE is now.
•Summer jobs
FROM PAGE 2
ing have gone through a similar application process as the youth to participate. Beginning May 1, 2009, youth, ages 16 through 24, and interested
employers placed applications through the web portal hosted by Gov. Jay
Nixon’s office.
The work experiences and internships are part of the governor’s vision, Julie Gibson, director of the Missouri Division of Workforce Development, stated, to give an invaluable learning opportunity to a young
adult while growing Missouri’s future workforce.
Bates County is one of 13 counties designated as the West Central Region, a description given by the state to describe geographic boundaries
for workforce populations. Currently, there are 336 NGJT youth participants enrolled in the West Central Region.
WDB originally believed the stimulus money would pay the wages for
approximately 200 young adults when the governor’s NGJT project began May 1, 2009. By the end of May 2009, the governor’s office released
additional stimulus funding, bringing the total to almost $1.35 million
for summer jobs and internships in the West Central Region. Following
the award of additional funding the WDB raised the targeted number of
employed NGJT young adult workers to approximately 300.
Applications from youth in this region have totaled 1,096 to date with
a total of 156 business/organization applications to provide work sites for
a total of 511 summer jobs offered.
WDB has contracted with the West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (WCMCAA) in Bates County to act as the local service provider for the Recovery Act work experience activities. The West Central
Missouri Community Action Agency is based out of Appleton City.
The WDB oversees the West Central Region, one of 14 Local Workforce Investment Regions in Missouri. The private sector makes up 51%
membership of the Board. As a Workforce Investment Board, WDB works
in partnership with local elected officials in developing local 5-year plans
for the region that are submitted to the governor.
Part of the WDB operational objectives include:
• assisting the West Central Region in developing and maintaining a
quality workforce;
• to serve as a focal point for local and regional workforce development initiatives;
• to assist employers in meeting their present and future workforce
needs and
• to empower job seekers to actively achieve and maintain meaningful
employment and long-term economic self-sufficiency
Counties besides Bates in the West Central Region are: Benton, Carroll, Cedar, Chariton, Henry, Hickory, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Saline,
St. Clair and Vernon.
FARMERS
We now have fresh, dry aglime
for your fields at our Butler/S&K
Quarry on Rte. K, three-fourths
of a mile south of Hwy. 52 West.
It is critical for producer to begin the enrollment process as
soon as possible. Producers can elect and enroll in the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program. ACRE is a
provision of the 2008 Farm Bill. The ACRE program is a
new program and comes with complex sign up process. It
is important producers act well before the Aug. 14 deadline.
Late-file applications for ACRE or DCP will not be accepted.
Both ACRE and DCP require all signatures to be obtained
and in the office by Aug. 14, 2009.
This new ACRE option presents an opportunity for producers to review both programs and decide which one will
work best for their payments, accept a 20-percent reduction
of the direct payments, and accept a 30-percent reduction in
loan rates for all commodities produced on the farm.
To elect ACRE for a farm, producers must complete election
Form CCC-509 ACRE, which irrevocably elects ACRE for the
farm through crop year 2012. Form CCC-509, the contract to
participate in ACRE, must then be completed each year the
producer intends to participate and receive benefits.
In all cases it is the responsibility of the operator and owners of a farm to obtain and submit all necessary signatures on
contracts and election forms.
For more information about the ACRE program visit your
local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office at 625 West
Nursery in Butler or visit http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Fungicide applications on corn cost-effective
when significant disease pressure exists
Blue Springs, Mo. • Foliar disease pressure in corn is
slight to moderate in the West
Central Region of Missouri,
with some reports of grey leaf
spot and common rust lesions
developing on lower leaves.
To control disease and increase yield, some producers
are applying a fungicide to
their corn acreage.
“This is the recommended
management decision only
when significant foliar disease pressure exists,” says Julie Abendroth, University of
Missouri Extension agronomy
specialist. MU agronomists
note their primary concern is
when disease lesions are present on the ear leaf and the area
immediately below the ear
leaf. Generally, only when foliar diseases progress up to the
ear leaf and infect a large percentage of that leaf’s tissue do
corn yield reductions occur.
When considering whether
to apply a fungicide to corn
during tasseling, producers
should consider the results
of university research, says
Abendroth. University of Missouri has evaluated strobiluron
fungicides including Headline,
Stratego and Quadris along
with Quilt, a combination of
Quadris and Tilt. Whether examining the fungicides separately or grouping the data
together, the conclusions were
similar: Negative, zero and
positive yield responses occurred as a result of the fungicide application, with the
average yield response being
+2.7 bushels per acre.
In 2007, Iowa State University research demonstrated an
average yield increase of 3.3
bushels per acre when a fungicide was applied at tasseling
or silking compared to the untreated control. The ISU report
Application deadline for Missouri
Master Farmer extended to Aug. 1
Columbia, Mo. • Missouri Ruralist magazine and
University of Missouri Extension, coordinators of the
Missouri Master Farmer award program, have extended
the application deadline to Aug. 1.
“The added time will allow farmers busy with raindelayed planting or haying extra time to complete their
application forms,” said Ron Plain, MU Extension economist and MU coordinator of the awards.
Four Missouri farmers will be recognized with $1,000
cash and industrywide recognition. Organizers plan an
awards banquet plus an educational roundtable discussion with representatives from young farmer organizations next winter.
The award program seeks individuals with innovative
ideas, business skills, sound conservation practices, agricultural leadership and community service. FCS Financial is helping to fund the awards and education program
as a gold sponsor.
Application forms and details are available online at
agebb.missouri.edu/master.htm and at MU Extension
centers and FCS Financial offices through the state.
For questions about nominating a deserving Missouri
farmer for this award, call Ron Plain at 573-882-0134 or
plainr@missouri.edu. Friends or family may nominate
individuals.
Common rust lesions are visible on developing corn
leaves.—Photo by Julie Abendroth, MU Extension.
also concluded that a fungicide application was profitable
only 27 percent of the time. In
2008, ISU researchers found
the average yield response in
both small corn plot trials and
replicated, strip, on-farm trials
was 3.5 bushels per acre.
“Although able to decrease
foliar disease and stalk rot severity, a fungicide application
does not always equate to being a profitable management
decision,” says Abendroth.
“Producers should scout their
fields near the tasseling stage
and examine 100 leaves per
field to determine if foliar diseases are present. The poten-
tial for increased yield after
a fungicide application will
be greatest when significant
disease pressure is present.
Weather conditions, the previous crop, hybrid susceptibility to disease and cost of
application are other factors
that should be considered before applying a fungicide.”
For more crop information, contact Julie Abendroth,
University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist,
at (816) 776-6961 or abendrothj@missouri.edu, or your
local MU Extension Center,
or visit www.extension.missouri.edu.
Fly control in cattle
Blue Springs, Mo. • Flies
cost the cattle industry more
than $500 million each year,
causing slowed weight gain,
reduced milk production
and diseases such as pinkeye
and anaplasmosis. Effective
fly control may require combined use of products, said a
University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist.
The recommended economic threshold for a pesticide program is 200 flies per
animal, said David Hoffman.
Face and horn flies are the
two most common types that
attack cattle, said Hoffman
said. Face flies spread bacteria
that cause pinkeye, reducing
average weight gain in calves
by 17 pounds when one eye is
infected and 30 pounds to 65
pounds when both eyes are
infected. Because these insects spend little time on the
animal, they are difficult to
control with pesticides.
Horn flies feed up to 30
times per day, primarily on
the back and shoulders of cattle. The pest spends its entire
life cycle on the animal, leaving only to lay eggs in fresh
manure.
Insecticide
application
methods for controlling flies
include ear tags, sprayers,
back rubbers, dust bags and
pour-on and oral application.
Organophosphate tags effectively control horn flies
but are less effective with face
flies. Horn flies can become
resistant to pyrethroid ear
tags, so Hoffman recommends
alternating the two types each
year. Remove ear tags at the
end of the season to prevent
pesticide resistance in flies
through constant exposure to
sublethal doses.
Regardless of the method
used, timing is critical to the
effectiveness of a fly control
program.
If you place ear tags too
early, pesticide strength can
diminish before peak fly season. Pour-on liquids and
sprays provide immediate
control but reapplication is
typically necessary every 30
days throughout the fly season. Back rubbers and dust
bags can be effective when
placed where cattle will come
into contact with them, such
as near mineral feeders and
watering areas.
Start use of oral larvacides
in the spring, Hoffman said.
However, if your neighbor is
not using a similar control
method, flies may cross the
fence and cause problems in
your herd.
8 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, July 24, 2009
Butler Sales Tax Account Report
Care Center addition
June General Fund
Total collected....................................................... $56,689.22
June 2008............................................................ 58,810.03
2009 to date.......................................................... 309,310.66
2008 date............................................................. 317,404.68
June Street/Transportation Fund
Total collected......................................................... 28,344.67
June 2008.............................................................. 29,405.11
2009 to date......................................................... 154,654.48
2008 to date......................................................... 158,678.64
June Parks & Stormwater Fund
Total collected.........................................................$28,329.10
June 2008.............................................................. 29,402.73
2009 to date........................................................... 154,541.48
2008 to date.......................................................... 158,665.98
June Fire Protection Fund
Total collected.........................................................$ 7,090.22
June 2008............................................................... 7,349.82
Year to date............................................................ 38,571.07
2008 to date........................................................... 39,650.77
Ballard R-2 board
in routine session
Regular meeting of the
Ballard R-2 Board of Education was convened by Gene
Morris, President, July 16
at 7:30 p.m. Present: Gene
Morris, Richie Eidson, Tim
Oerke, Larry Bergschneider,
Jerry Oswald. Absent, Eileen
Parks, Bob Kagarice. Administration: Rich Stark, Superintendent; John Siebeneck,
Principal; Kerri Loyd, Secretary. Guests: None.
Agenda was approved with
the following additions to
new business: B. MFA bids;
and C. Approval of 4th grade
curriculum guides. Minutes of
June 23 board meeting were
approved. Financial report
was approved for June as well
as July bills to be paid.
Open
communication:
None. Bob Kagarice arrived
at 7:45 p.m.
Old Business
A. Discussed the ball field
lights. They are in need of repair, as many are not lit. Osage
Valley Electric Coop. has
been here to look at the situation and discuss solutions.
The light fixtures are in usable
condition but the wiring needs
to be replaced. OVEC is willing to take down the lights so
we can repair them then they
would return to put them back
on the poles. Consensus to
proceed.
B. Discussed the hallway
lockers. The summer work
crew has begin sanding, but
it is a much bigger job than
anticipated. Mr. Stark recommends renting a sandblaster
to finish the sanding so they
can be painted, Consensus to
approve.
New Business
A. Reviewed meal prices.
Mr. Stark recommends no
increase for the 2009-2010
school year. This was approved.
B. MFA Oil Company has
submitted bids for the diesel
and LP gas for 2009-2010.
We have not been contacted
by another company. This bid
was accepted.
C. Reviewed and approved
the 4th grade math and social
studies curriculum guide.
Principal’s Report
A. Approved the 20092010 Staff Handbook as distributed at the June meeting
for review.
Superintendent’s Report
A. Reviewed the Transportation Program evaluation as
completed by Rick Stark.
B. Reviewed the 20082009 final budget. This was
approved in June.
C. Reviewed the 20082009 ASBR.
D. Discussed date for the
August board meeting. This
was set for Aug. 20, 7:30
p.m.
During executive session,
8:35 p.m., returned to regular
session at 8:40 p.m., approved
the June 23 executive session
minutes as presented.
Adjourned at 8:45 p.m.—
Kerri Loyd, Secretary.
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Work is moving along on the construction of an addition to the Nursery Street Family Care Clinic at 617 West
Nursery St., just west of Bates County Memorial Hospital. The expansion, expected to be completed by midOctober, will double the size of the facility, allowing future growth of healthcare providers for the Bates County
community and surrounding area. Included will be eight additional treatment rooms, two physicial offices, nurses’ office, laboratory and restrooms. The existing building will be remodled to expand the waiting room area. The
hospital now employs three physicians at this clinic: Dr. James Miller, Dr. Joseph Brewster and Dr. Pearl Carrillo.
When the construction is completed, Dr. Brewster and Dr. Carrrillo will rotate between the Nursery Street Clinic
and the Adrian Clinic located in Adrian.—Staff photo.
Back from eight weeks in Paris
Judy Daniel spent about
a month with her son, Seth
and his wife Wilel Daniel in
Boston, Mass. Seth and Wilel
Daniel are the proud parents of
This week Beth Entrikin
wife of Kenny John went to
KU to remove the implant, a
medication pump in her spine.
Last week she had the implant,
medication pump put in. She
got infection and had to have it
removed. She had been in ICU
at KU. She will be going home
in a few days.
Monday will be Beth and
Kenny John Entrikin’s anniversary. Happy 7th anniversary to both of you.
Marilyn Entrikin will be
a great grandmother again
soon. This will be her fifth
one. Melissa from California
told her the great news. Greatgrandmother went to Pittsburg
Sunday to an auction. She got
a few knick-knacks.
Tex and Dora Jean
McKinley got some of their
haying done this week. A good
week for it.
Males slightly outnumber
females in Bates County
Historical
Happenings
Eddie Herrman
n July 24
1880, The brick building of A. Henry
and T.V. Childs on the west side of the
Butler Square is almost complete and
the builder, Mr. Henry, expects to begin
on the Post Office building next week.
1977, 50-year-old Mrs. Agnes J. Talley, of rural Adrian, is killed when the
car she is driving is struck by a Kansas
city Southern freight train at a crossing
3 miles north of Amsterdam.
n July 25
1907, Ed Barnett, of east of Butler,
is arrested for trying to pass a forged
check at the Farmer’s Bank in Butler. It
is supposedly signed by DeWitt
Daniels. Banker Homer Duvall catches
the forgery and summons the sheriff.
1989, Dr. Jimmie Jenkins, a chiropractor, dies at his home in Grandview, Mo.
He graduated in the class of 1952, Butler High School.
n July 26
1891, Coal for farm use is being
stripped near Aaron, in western Mingo
Township, in northeastern Bates County. It is being found in outcroppings on
Peter and Cove Creeks. It averages between 18 and 22 inch layers.
1991, This past week the Butler Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Daisy
Fresh Cleaners who recently moved
from West Dakota St. to the southwest corner of the Butler Square, E. H.
Slavens, owner, and Town Square Hardware (formerly Repps) owners Harry
and Carol Wells to the south side of the
Square.
n July 27
1918, Today through Aug. 3, the Midwest Associated Chautauquas present
the chautauqua in Butler. Season tickets are $2.
1988, Workmen are tearing down the
landmark mansion of many years in Butler at 308 North Delaware St., as the next
door to the south First Baptist Church
has purchased it to construct a needed
parking lot. For many years it was the
home of Freeman and Bess Walton.
n July 28
1935, Mrs. Ila Medley of Milo, Mo., is
visiting the Virgil Morrisons and family and with the Richard Medley family,
south of Butler in Lone Oak Township.
1951, Miss Lylah Faye Wallace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wallace, is married to Donald Linard, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Linard, at the Butler Christian
Church by the pastor, Rev. Faust Matthews.
n July 29
1880, The population of Bates County
is 13,633 males and 13, 306 females.
1949, Notice: I am closing my business on Aug. 15 and moving to Pennsylvania. I will take portraits up to Aug.
6 and guarantee delivery. Sundays and
evenings also by appointment. Valentik
Studio, north side of the Butler Square.
n July 30
1909, The Border Telephone newspaper reports a geologist says the flats
northeast of Hume contain rich coal
and oil deposits.
n On an 1855 Colton map, Bates and
Vernon counties are in their present
locations. Only six towns are shown in
Bates County. Can you pick them out?
(Answer next week).
a new baby girl, Taryn Louise.
She was born in June 2009.
Taryn has a sister, Camryn
Judy.
Joe Wix visited his daughter
Judy Daniel Friday in Butler.
Laura Herring studied eight
weeks in Paris, France. Laura
returned to Butler Saturday. On
Sunday Laura Herring, Zella
Doane and Melissa Stong,
Kallie and Carissa enjoyed
eating out together and visited
later at Zella’s.
Kelly Hunt, Brooke DuBray
and Hunter visited Roy and
Wanda
Fleischer Tuesday
afternoon.
Jim Damon visited Howard, John and Ronnie Hobson
Wednesday and Thursday.
Doris Null took Paul Raps
Thursday to see his doctor.
Doris and Paul enjoyed lunch
at the Butler Senior Center.
Leon and Sue Decker were
supper guests Thursday evening in the home of Sue’s parents Milton and Myrtle Koehn
at Fredonia, Kan.
David Watts visited Jim and
Sue Damon Friday.
James and Amanda Damon,
Colton and Faith visited Jim
and Sue Damon last Saturday.
Debra Reynolds of Joplin
visited Jim and Sue Damon
Saturday while Mike Reynolds
played golf at Nevada.
Kelly and Kay Wells hosted dinner Friday in honor
of
Marian Barkley’s 91st
birthday. Others present were
Wayne and Carol Kershner of
Tucson, Arizona, Zella Doane,
Russell Chandler, Mary Jo
Chandler and Jean Chandler.
Rick and Robin Fleischer,
hosted a party in honor of
Keith’s birthday Friday evening. Others present were Roy
and Wanda Fleischer, Roger
and Traci Tippie, Brian and
Hailey Gillis and Cooper,
Nathan and Brodi Miller and
Maysi, Don and Beulah Conner, Rhonda Stout and Abby
and Keith’s friend Jessica.
They missed the ones that
were unable to attend.
E.C. Lemon showed his
“57” Chevy at the Elks cars
show Saturday. E.C. got first
place.
Ralph and Brenda Silvers
and Madison and Robert and
Megan Silvers visited Paul
Raps Saturday afternoon.
Joe and Linda Wix attended
the El Dorado Springs picnic
Saturday morning.
Ron and Gay Nissen hosted
supper and fireworks Saturday evening in honor of Julie Barber’s birthday. Present
were Lee and Julie Barber and
Libby, Jeff Nissen, Jimmy and
Melissa Nissen, Hunter and
Gabriel, Herman and Mary
Lee Shubert, Jim Shubert,
Esther Nissen, Lindsay Davis
Keith and Patsy Quick and
Robie and Lynette Clover,
Alex, Riley and Adyson.
Marvin and Doris Null and
Paul Raps attended Double
Branch Christian Church Sunday morning and the fellowship dinner.
Marvin and Doris Null attended Double Branch Christian Church bible study Sunday evening.
2008-2009
Montrose R-XIV School Supply List
Kindergarten Supply List for School
12 regular #2 pencils, 1 backpack, scissors, Kleenex, 3 large glue sticks,
1 box ziplock bags, 2 boxes of crayons no more than 24 count, index cards
and box, Kindermat, box of snacks to share with class, box of baby wipes
or Clorox wipes, 1 pair gym shoes that will be worn only in the school
gym.
1st and 2nd Grade Supply List for School
3 boxes crayons, 24 regular #2 pencils, 1 bottle of glue, 4 glue sticks,
scissors, 2 large pink erasers, school box, 3 boxes of Kleenex, backpack, 12
inch ruler, notebook paper, clipboard, 1 box markers, 1 box baby wipes, 1
pair gym shoes that will be worn only in the school gym.
3rd and 4th Grade Supply List for School
24 ct. box crayons, 12 regular #2 pencils, 1 bottle of glue, 3 glue sticks,
scissors, erasers, school box, 3 boxes of Kleenex, clipboard, set of watercolors, 12 color pencils, 12 inch ruler w/metric, ink pens, 2 folders w/side
pockets, notebook paper, 1 pair gym shoes that will be worn only in the
school gym.
5th and 6th Grade Supply List for School
24 ct. box crayons, 12 regular #2 pencils, 1 bottle of glue, 3 glue sticks,
scissors, erasers, school box, 3 boxes of Kleenex, backpack, set of water
colors, 12 inch ruler w/metric, protractor/compass, notebook paper, clipboard, ink pens, gym shoes, 5 dividers w/pockets, 1 - 1” binder (or larger),
1- 1 1/2 “ binder, 1 pack of highlighters, 3 spiral notebooks. 1 pair gym
shoes that will be worn only in the school gym.
All students grades K-12 will be required to have a pair of gym shoes
that will only be worn in the school gym.
NEWS-XPRESS SPORTS
News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, July 24, 2009
9
Sharks unfazed
by Butler
torpedo attack
By Carol Hayes
Only 27 of the Butler Torpedoes swim team traveled to Raytown to face the South Suburban Swim League’s newest team, the
Woodson Sharks. The Sharks swept all points in 18 of 20 relays
(mostly uncontested in boys) and 19 of 50 individual events.
Despite eating the Torpedoes for lunch in the water, the muchlarger Sharks team provided a warm welcome on deck, showing
true sportsmanship and team spirit in encouraging and cheering
not only their own team members but also the Butler swimmers.
Good hosts, a new venue, mild weather, a number of all-conference and all-state Raytown Senior High School swimmers, and
several Butler swimmers attempting new events combined for an
interesting and enjoyable meet.
Three Butler swimmers won two first-place finishes each:
Shannen McCoy turned in an amazing performance, trading
her usual 50-meter freestyle for a 200-meter individual medley
which she won handily with a time of 3:11.13, along with another
blue ribbon in the 50-meter butterfly.Jesse Donovan kicked into
high gear to win both the 50-meter breaststroke and backstroke in
the 13-14 boys division.
First-year Torpedo Jayde Eidson continued to improve, taking
home blue ribbons in both the 25-meter freestyle and backstroke
in 8-and-under girls.
Eidson teamed with Tarin Schrock (winner of the 8-and-under
girls breaststroke), Kylee Eidson and Rebekah Campbell for the
Torpedoes’ only winning relay: 8-and-under girls 100-meter freestyle relay.
Also earning individual blue ribbons were Courtney Blevins
and Mason Hayes in 9-10 freestyle, and Johnna Spencer in 11-12
girls backstroke. Hayes missed first in the 9-10 boys butterfly by
0.08 second in an exciting race, as Woodson’s P. Lynch, Hayes
and fellow Torpedo Draden Davis were separated by less than 0.4
seconds.
Blevins and Hayes both took second in fly, with Hayes adding another red ribbon in backstroke. Gabby Blevins finished second in 13-14 girls butterfly and backstroke while Tabitha Foote
took second in freestyle and breaststroke in the same age group.
Schrock and Donovan added second-place points in freestyle in
their divisions, as did Davis and Allison Jenkins in the 9-10 age
group. The 9-10 girls brought home three more second-place finishes: Kenna Schrock in breaststroke (despite a stress fracture in
her foot), Jadan Rolph in backstroke and Brittany Laughlin in the
100-meter individual medley.
Rounding out Butler’s points with third-place finishes were
Foote in the individual medley, Davis and Spencer in butterfly,
Tarin Schrock and Taletha Barger in backstroke, Erin Lesmeister in breaststroke, and Kenna Schrock and Dustin Laughlin in
freestyle. Schrock’s white ribbon gave Butler a sweep of all the
points in the girls’ 9-10 freestyle, and Laughlin blocked a sweep
by Woodson’s 15-and-up boys’ powerhouse.
The Torpedoes appreciate the support of all their sponsors, including the following gold-level sponsors: Butler Parks & Recreation; Casey’s General Store; Caskey, Hopkins & West, LLC;
Country Mart; Don’s Service Center; Elks Lodge; Flaming Lantern Restaurant & Sports Bar; Get Fit Gym & Fitness, LLC; Hammett’s Collision Repair; Laughlin Farm Equipment; Skydive Kansas City; Wilson Tire; and The X Group.
Complete Results:
8-and-under Girls – 25-m. freestyle: J. Eidson, 1st; T. Schrock, 2nd; R.
Campbell, 4th; K. Eidson, 5th. 25-m. breaststroke: T. Schrock, 1st. 25-m.
backstroke: J. Eidson, 1st; T. Schrock, 3rd; K. Eidson, 4th. 100-m. free
relay: 1st (J. Eidson, R. Campbell, K. Eidson, T. Schrock). (No 8-andunder boys on team.)
9-10 Girls – 100-m. medley relay, 2nd: (A. Jenkins, C. Blevins, B.
Laughlin, K. Schrock). 50-m. freestyle: C. Blevins, 1st; A. Jenkins, 2nd;
K. Schrock, 3rd; B. Laughlin, 4th). 50-m. butterfly: C. Blevins, 2nd; A.
Jenkins, 3rd. 50-m. breaststroke: K. Schrock, 2nd; B. Laughlin, 4th; A.
Jenkins, 5th. 50-m. backstroke: J. Rolph, 2nd; K. Schrock, 4th; S. Woodside, 5th. 100-m. individual medley: B. Laughlin, 2nd. 100-m. free relay:
2nd (C. Blevins, B. Laughlin, A. Jenkins, J. Rolph).
9-10 Boys – 50-m. freestyle: M. Hayes, 1st; D. Davis, 2nd; J. Shipley,
5th. 50-m. butterfly: M. Hayes, 2nd; D. Davis, 3rd. 50-m. backstroke: M.
Hayes, 2nd; Wesley Reed, 4th; J. Shipley, 5th. 100-m. free relay: 2nd (D.
Davis, W. Reed, J. Shipley; M. Hayes).
11-12 Girls – 200-m. medley relay: 2nd (T. Barger, J. Spencer; E. Lesmeister, M. Koehn); 50-m. freestyle: T. Barger, 5th. 50-m. butterfly: J.
Spencer, 3rd; E. Lesmeister, 5th. 50-m. breaststroke: E. Lesmeister, 3rd.
50-m. backstroke: J. Spencer, 1st; T. Barger, 3rd; Catie Laughlin, 4th.
200-m. IM: J. Spencer, 3rd; E. Lesmeister, 4th; M. Koehn, 5th. 200-m.
freestyle relay: 3rd (J. Spencer, T. Barger, M. Koehn, E. Lesmeister). (No
11-12 boys competing.)
13-14 Girls – 50-m. freestyle: T. Foote, 2nd. Butterfly: S. McCoy, 1st;
G. Blevins, 2nd. 50-m. breaststroke: T. Foote, 2nd; G. Blevins, 4th; S.
McCoy, 5th. 50-m. backstroke: G. Blevins, 2nd. 200-m. IM: S. McCoy,
1st; T. Foote, 3rd.
13-14 Boys – 50-m. freestyle: J. Donovan, 2nd. 50-m. breaststroke: J.
Donovan, 1st. 50-m. backstroke: J. Donovan, 1st.
15-and-up Girls – 200-m. medley relay: 2nd (G. Blevins, S. McCoy, T.
Foote; S. Bicknell). 50-m. backstroke: S. Bicknell, 5th. 200-m. free relay:
JUST COMPLETED
Tenacious defense crowns local girls at Show Me Games
A group of area girls left the 2009 Show Me Games in Columbia as the gold medal winners. The 25th annual
basketball games started for the team on Friday afternoon and from the opening whistle to the gold medal round
the girls never looked back. They left no doubt who the team to beat was on that weekend winning all five games
with scores of 30-2, 42-4, 34-10, 33-16 and 28-4. All teams that they were matched up with were from the St. Louis
Metropolitan Area.
The girls competed in the 4th grade age division and outscored their opponents with a margin of 167-36. The
team displayed hustle, heart and excellent teamwork with all players scoring in multiple games. They were able to
completely shut down teams with their aggressive half court trap defense.
The team played very unselfishly on offense moving the ball to find the open man for many easy baskets.
The girls were coached by Matt Berry and Shannon Gepford. They consisted of two Adrian players (Lauren Shipley, Bailey Reed) six Butler players (Mady Gepford, Drew Ford, Parker Lawrence, Cheyenne Mullenix, Tessa Platte,
Alicia Lesdesma) and one Ottawa player (Angel Natt).
Front row (from left): Lauren Shipley, Tessa Platte, Mady Gepford, and Drew Ford. Back row: Bailey Reed, Parker
Lawrence, Angel Natt, Cheyenne Mullenix. Coaches (left and right): Matt Berry, Shannon Gepford. Not pictured
Alicia Lesdesma.–Randy Reed Photo
ALL STARS FROM THE RECENT TOURNAMENT AT MIAMI
5th and 6th grade North All Stars. Front row (from
left): Jessee Holman, Jeny Otto, Megan Freeman.
Back row: Miranda Bray, Josie Stone, Megan O’Brien,
Payton Jones, Kaily Kurzweil, Halie Schaefer, Lesley
Cox, DeAnna Rooney.—Staff photos
5th and 6th grade South All Stars. Front row (from
left): Rebekah Scott, Brittany Williams, Elizabeth Colmen, Hannah Jacobs, Kaitlee Metcalf, Victoria Sears.
Back row: Sabrina Hill, Jozie Smiley, Caitlyn Jacks,
Catilin Slattery, Abbie Johnston, Crystal Routen.
Paul Varns has a
great night at
senior league meet
On a very cool night for the
middle of July, Paul Varns was
very hot. He shot a net score
of 29 and won this week’s
coveted Most Improved
Golfer (Sandbagger) award.
Paul’s 29 was one shot better
than Paul Millers net score of
30 and two shots better than
Dan Weeks’ net score of 31.
Clifford Smith joined
Dan Week’s in shooting this
week’s lowest gross score of
38. Their two over par rounds
were followed by gross scores
of 41 shot by both Rick King
and Gib Lyman.
Weeks, Varns and Miller
easily won their respective
flights. After that the competition for the next places really
got fierce. In the first flight,
two shots separated second
and fourth place with two
golfers tied for fourth place.
Only one shot separated 2nd
and 3rd places with five golfers tying for third place. In
the third flight three golfers
tied for second, third and
Did it in a double header
fourth places. With all the
The Adrian High School girl’s team finished in their
ties this week, more golfers
tournament, defeating Butler in a double header for
placed in the top four spots
the championship. Front row (from left): Megan Lewin each flight than did not
is, Brianna Pugh, Cara Stark, Lexa Schmidt, Amber
place. A most unusual situChamberlain, Katy Gray and Kristy Ray. Back row:
ation.
Coach John Gray, Rebecca Keating, Ali Feris, Kortney
Here are all the winners
Eidson and assistant coaches Jim Ray, Jason Chamthis week:
berlain and Jordan Gray. Not pictured, Heather Greer,
First Flight: 1st: Dan
Alexis LaBat and Tayler Diehl.—Angela Lewis photo.
Weeks (38-7=31); 2nd:
Clifford Smith (38-3=35);
3rd: Gib Lyman (41-5=36); Tie/4th: Rick King (41-4=37) Hargrave (45-9=36), Leonard
Tourtillott (46-10=36), Daand Neil Steiner (44-7=37).
Second Flight: 1st: Paul vid Vanderman (48-12=36)
2nd (S. McCoy, G. Blevins, T. Foote, S. Bicknell).
Varns (40-11=29); 2nd: Noel & Darold Wulfekoetter (4515-and-up Boys – 50-m. freestyle: D. Laughlin, 3rd. 50-m. breastJukes (44-9=35); Tie/3rd: 9=36).
stroke: D. Laughlin, 5th.
Third Flight: 1st: Paul
Gayland Fix (47-11), Ron
Miller (45-15=30); Tie/2nd:
Jerry Copeland (52-17=35),
Ralph Smith (58-23=35) &
Don s (57-22=35).
Next week the Men’s Senior Golf League at the Butler Country Club will feature
The only fair in Kansas with both
individual play using handia PRCA Rodeo and an Outlaw Tractor Pull.
caps to determine the flight
each golfer plays in and the
★Mutton Busting – Wed., Aug. 5, 7 p.m.
winners in each flight.
★Draft Horse Pull – Thurs., Aug. 6, 7 p.m.
★Gospel Music Show – Thurs., Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m.
★Demolition Derby, Sat., Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m.★
Featuring $2200 PayOut • Compacts, Mini Trucks and Vans, 80’s & Newer Stock, Old Iron
Plus: Win a Derby Car Raffle-Tickets $10
WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY
- BOB & JACKIE CARLBERG
FROM LEAWOOD, KANSAS.
THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING
ME TO BUILD YOUR HOME
PAUL VARNS CONSTRUCTION
BUTLER, MO • 660-679-7220
★Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull, Sun., Aug. 2, 7 p.m.★
Classes, Pro-Stock 4x4’s, Light Super Stock, Pro-Stock Tractors, Modifieds
Adv.-$10, gate-$12, 6-12yr.-$4, under 6-free
DONT!
Use cell phone while
driving
Text message
while driving
Always wear
your seatbelt
10 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, July 24, 2009
Ticks! Take precautions but
try to enjoy outdoors
Along with outdoor summer fun for children, there
are always dangers, including insect bites and stings. A
tick can be especially creepy,
but experts say that the risk
of getting disease from a tick
does not warrant spending
the summer indoors.
Get outside and play! But
take basic precautions, says
Dennis O’Connor, MD, an
infectious disease specialist
at SSM Cardinal Glennon
Children’s Medical Center
and a professor of pediatrics
at Saint Louis University
Medical School.
Some tick-borne illness
occurs each summer in just
about all states, including
Missouri and Illinois, says
Dr. O’Connor. The cases include Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) and Lyme
Disease.
But the numbers, which
vary each year, are considered to be small compared to
infectious diseases caused by
viruses. And even if a child is
bitten – the tick found actually embedded in the skin – the
risk is small that it can transmit disease-causing bacteria.
Dr. O’Connor explains
that only a small percentage
of ticks carry bacteria that
can make people sick. The
percentage is believed to be
less than 3 percent for RMSF
and probably less for Lyme
Disease.
Dr. O’Connor continues
that RMSF, which is transmitted by a type of bacterium,
(R. rickettsii), is among the
more dangerous of tick-borne
diseases because untreated it
can be fatal. A similar tickborne infection, ehrlichiosis
– pronounced “er-licky-ohsis” -- may actually be more
common but has not been as
widely studied, he adds.
The number of RMSF cases nationally varies each year
from about 250 to 1,200, according to the Centers for
Disease Control. The symptoms include onset of a high
fever – 101 to 102 -- followed
by a rash -- usually around
the wrists and ankles.
Lyme is the leading tickborne disease with thousands
of cases reported annually.
While a small number of cases are reported in Missouri
and Illinois, Dr. O’Connor
notes that the disease is more
common in the northeast and
mid-Atlantic states, and parts
of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Lyme disease symptoms
usually begin with a circular
rash at the site of the tick bite,
occurring within 1 to two
weeks of infection but may
develop up to 30 days later.
The rash often has a “bull’seye” appearance, with a central red spot.
In addition, an infected
person may experience flulike symptoms such as swollen lymph nodes, fatigue,
headache and muscle aches.
Dr. O’Connor notes that
males get tick-borne diseases more often than females,
simply because males -- and
boys --- tend to go into weedy
areas more often, but anyone
who works or plays outdoors
is at risk.
RMSP tends to be linked
to dog ticks (watermelon
sized) while Lyme is thought
to be transmitted by deer
ticks, which are smaller. Dr.
O’Connor says, however,
that because ticks vary in
size and may actually harbor
as range of potentially infectious organisms, it’s probably
best for parents to consider
“a tick a tick.”
Parents should always
check kids for ticks after returning from tick-infested
areas. If an attached tick is
discovered, use fine-tipped
tweezers to pull it out with
a steady motion. Then wash
the affected area. Don’t use
other removal methods, such
as a hot match or nail polish.
Dr. O’Connor says that
the risk of disease transmission is low enough that parents probably don’t need to
call the family’s physician
because of a tick bite, but
he does recommend staying
alert to symptom, especially
a high fever.
If symptoms occur, he emphasizes that’s is important
to inform the doctor about
the tick exposure:
“The most important thing
parents can do is to provide
a detailed history such as
where the child has been and
whether there is a known history of a bite. The more history we can obtain, the easier
it is to narrow down the possibilities.”
If symptoms – high fever and rash -- of RMSP are
present, the doctor probably
will begin treatment with antibiotics even before results
of blood tests are known, Dr.
O’Connor says. With symptoms of Lyme disease, he
adds that doctors may wait
for results of tests before deciding on a course of treatment.
While ticks sound scary,
Dr. O’Connor emphasizes
that the risks are low. “Tick
bites and ticks crawling on
children are extremely common and most of the time,
they do not cause any problem.”
Parents should give younger kids a good once over daily
if they are outdoors, and limit
visits to weedy or wooded areas where ticks are known to
be present.
Ticks cannot attach to the
skin through clothing. Recommended dress for a hike
includes long-sleeved shirt
tucked into pants, long pants
tucked into socks and closedtoe shoes.
Use of insect repellents
containing DEET can be useful, but Dr. O’Connor suggests it’s not necessary to use
these daily; rather reserve repellents for use when entering tick prone areas.
Dogs can carry ticks into
the home, so don’t forget to
check the dog too, especially
if the dog was along for a
hike in the woods.
Parents have a lot to worry about, and Dr. O’Connor
says tick bites probably are
more of a nuisance. But if a
child is bitten, parents should
note it, review symptoms and
be watchful.
Much information can be
found online, including at
www.cardinalglennon.com .
Adrian Lanes bowling news, July 18
Tues 10 AM Social
Hanuman
19.0-09.0
Adrian Lanes
18.0-10.0
Bridge Repair
18.0-10.0
Betty’s Team
14.0-14.0
Chad’s Team
12.0-16.0
Need-a-Team
00.0-00.0
July 12: High Women’s Games: Pam
Crowden 215, Laverne Goodrich 162,
Michelle Moore 144, Monika Grosshart
137, Jessica Bridges 131, Sheralyn
Christiansen 130, Shelby Sutton 127,
Betty Wisdom 113. High Men’s Games:
John McCoy 289, Kyle Osborn 277,
Josh Yates 235, Chad Morris 234, Michael Crowden 233. High Series: John
McCoy 752, Kyle Osborn 631, Michael
Crowden 629, Josh Yates 623, Chad
Morris 623, Pam Crowden 578. League
Ends: Aug 23. NEED ONE TEAM.
Tues 10 AM Social
July 14: High Games: Kit Corum
193, Kelly Edmiston 154, Sue Jenkins
153. League Ends: Aug 11. Open Social League-Anyone can bowl. $6 each
Tues 7:30 PM Open
Nick at Night
24.0-16.0
Crash
24.0-16.0
Gene’s Team
23.5-16.5
Greased Lightning
22.0-18.0
Strike Me
20.5-19.5
Kagarice
19.0-21.0
Nickelodeon
18.0-18.0
July 14: High Games: Kris Chesbro
241, Nick Perkins 235, Leroy Kagarice
228, Tim Atkin 226, Camie Kagarice
223, Frank Schroeder 202, Gene Atkin
195, Drue Williams 189, Roxy Sage
172, Chris Atkin 172, Jon Atkin 167,
Ted Bridges 160, Rob Roberts 158,
Roseann Mitchell 150. High Youth
Games: Scott Kagarice 193, Nick Engelhardt 138, Bryce McMillan 73. High
Series: Kris Chesbro 650, Nick Perkins
603. Open to Youth and Adults. USBC
Sanctioned.
Wed 7:30 PM “Tough Shot”
Schuman Vinyl
188.0-112.0
John’s Team
163.5-136.5
Tom’s Team
156.5-143.5
Widner Const
148.0-154.0
Robert’s Team
137.0-163.0
Miasis Dragon
107.0-193.0
July 15:
High games: Dustin
Scrogham 265, Claude Billingsley 256,
Clint Schuman 246, Kevin Worms 239,
Gary Wood 215, Jim Widner 214, Robert Greer 213, Don Chulufas 211, Janet
Kerr 210, Leroy Foster 208, Tim Atkin
195, Steve McGuyer 195. High Series:
Claude Billingsley 683, Clint Schuman
635, Robert Greer 614, Kevin Worms
614. Match Play League. Current Points
Leaders: Men: John McCoy 34. Women: Sharon Schuman 32. Current Lane
Condition: Kegel 40 ft.
Thurs 7 PM Open
Blackhawks
28.0-12.0
Bass Masters
27.0-13.0
Kelly’s Klowns
24.0-16.0
Johnson Suks
20.0-12.0
M & M Crew
19.0-21.0
Alyssa’s Team
16.0-24.0
Pink Ladies
15.0-25.0
The Brenda Sue’s
11.0-25.0
July 16: High games: Kevin Worms
245, Ernie Moore 214, Mat Bridges
203, Drue Williams 202, Nick Perkins
178, Kathy Hogue 177, Tabitha Gray
173, Pat Arnold 168, Dennis Lucas 145,
Rachel Sage 141, Michelle Bass 129,
Kelly Watts 124, Brenda Sue Arnold
112, Janie Smith 110, Todd Bass 110,
Alyssa Gray 108, Bonnie Barnett 106,
Lavonne Davison 98, Sue Baker 93,
Nancy Blake 90, Jean Morris 85, Dawn
Wix 84, Christy Clifton 82, Haley Bass
81, Pat Underwood 71, Margaret Kneuvan 51, Krissy Williams 48, Ashley
Walden 41. High Series: Kevin Worms
682, Mat Bridges 596, Ernie Moore 568,
Drue Williams 517, Nick Perkins 504.
League Ends: Aug 27. Open to Youth
and Adults. USBC Sanctioned.
Grand Champion Market Goat
Grand Champin Market Goat at the Bates County Fair was shown by Autumn West
(right), daughter of Fred West Jr. and Amanda and Adam Hoepfner, granddaughter
of Becky and Charlie Maxfield. Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat was shown
by Reba Colin (left), daughter of Myra and Brad Colin.—Staff photo.
The winning team at the Lifeguard Olympics (from left): Courtney McGuire, Emilie Welston, Danielle Baker.
Lifeguards go through their paces
On Friday July 17, 15 guards
from the Butler Aquatic Center battled it out in Lifeguard
Olympics held at the facility.
The guards were split up into
five teams of three guards.
They had to perform three
saves: passive submerged
in deep water, passive submerged in shallow water, and
back boarding. The saves were
judged by Tommy Lacy, a former employee of the BAC,
Michelle Curtright, the current
manager of the BAC, and Anthony Fox, a manager for the
Grandview Pool system.
is just one way the guards of
the Butler Aquatic Center prepare for real-life situations and
American Red Cross Audits.
The Greater Kansas City Area
Chapter of the American Red
Cross conducts three audits
every summer to make sure
the guards at the facility demonstrate proper scanning, rotations, saves, and CPR.
The lifeguards also had a
fun relay race at the end to relieve some of the pressure they
feel when making saves.
Emilie Welston, Danielle
Baker,
and
Courtney
McGuire’s team took first
place in this year’s event.
Second place went to Anna
Dickerson, Clemente Diaz,
and Colby Teeman. Third
The guards of the BAC
place went to Matt Dickerson, have been audited once so far
Drew Cochran, and Blayne this summer and they received
Maciel.
passing scores in all areas.
The Lifeguard Olympics
Many thanks from Backers
The Bear Backers are
a non-profit organization,
formed to assist the school
district in providing its student athletes with improved
sports facilities and programs. Our mission is to
“strive to achieve the best in
our student athletes by providing improved athletic programs and facilities for the
Butler R-5 School District.”
While we understand that
academics are the main function of the school, we believe
that schools with great athletic programs and facilities
produce more school and
community pride, improve
parental and community involvement and, in the end,
increase the academic success of a school. We plan to
provide funds, materials, and
labor as a supplement to the
district’s established athletic
budget to make “significant”
improvements on a focused
and prioritized, project-byproject basis.
Our first “significant” improvement is complete. We
Friday Nooners
July 17: High Game: Chuck Wyatt
223, Tim Atkin 222, Kevin Worms 214,
Gene Atkin 199, Don Dover 189, Bob
Story 179, Mim Jackson 175, Lorraine
Kershner 175, Don Chulufas 174, Elmer Hines 171, Dale Smith 171, Donna
Moore 170, Jon Atkin 168, Shane Atkin
168, Murldene Wyatt 165, Wesley Merritt 161, Maxine Raines 159, Troy Burton 155, Clara Kersey 154, Jean Wilson
150, Wanda Wainscott 150, Ross Wainscott 150. High Series: Kevin Worms
631, Chuck Wyatt 576, Tim Atkin 558,
Don Dover 508.
4-Game Sweeper
July 17, 24, 31. Each Lane pair with
a different Lane condition. Winner July
17: Andy Xanders 872; runner-up: Greg
Hilbus 830.
have a new weight facility
that is being used by all high
school athletes. The Bear
Backers have purchased new
“state of the art weights.”
Stop by and check out the
new facility located in the
former Student Success Center. This project was made
possible by your (the community’s) donations and hard
work.
We have had several fundraisers to accomplish this
goal. Without your support
this weight facility would not
be. Thank You! We Thank
You in advance as we begin
to work on our next projects.
As we look around at
the other area schools, like
Adrian and Archie, it takes
the community to come together. Great things can
happen. Butler is behind, it
is time for us to stop talking
and start doing. The Bear
Backers invite you to be part
of this community organization. We welcome the ideas
and support of everyone.
Our next general meeting
will be Tuesday, Aug.4 at
6:30 in the high school auditorium. This meeting is open
to the public. Come see what
we are all about.
The Bear Backers would
like to sincerely apologize
for accidentally forgetting to
thank the following people:
KMOE/92.1 (Melody, Terry,
Michelle, Allan and Cynthia)
for all the advertising for the
Bear Backers. You have been
very generous. Thank you
to the fair board for all their
contributions. Thank you to
Piper at What to Wear, Carolyn at Bent Bar Gym, and
Country Mart for helping sell
tickets to the Mini-Nascar
Race. We are very appreciative of all the support the
community has offered.
We thank everyone that
was involved in any way for
supporting the race. We are
sorry if we have unintentionally left anyone else out.–
Reported.
NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND FOR TAXES
News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, July 24, 2009
Total-$126.50
ELKHART
07-090-30-000-000-005.010, John D. Talley Jr., Rt. 1 Box 407, Amoret,
MO 64722, Legal Description: Beg at NW cor Lot 8: S 1122’, E 1100’, to
creek follow creek N to point 536’ E p.o.b. W 536’, to p.o.b. (exc co rd) in
Take notice that I, the undersigned JIM PLATT, County Treasurer and Sec 30 Twp 41 Rng 32, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$796.75, 2007-$1360.44,
Collector of Bates County, in compliance with the laws of the State of Mis- 2008-$1161.50 Total-$3318.69
souri relating to collection of delinquent and back taxes and providing for
MOUND
foreclosure sale and redemption of delinquent property and amendments
08-080-28-040-003-007.000, Harley Miner Estate, Butler, MO 64730,
thereto, shall beginning at 10:00 a.m. on
Legal Description: Lots 24 & 25 & also N ½ alley lying S of Lots 24 & 25
& S ½ street lying N of Lots 24 & 25, City of Passaic, Unpaid Taxes Due:
August 24, 2009
2006-$55.17, 2007-$26.60, 2008-$22.63 Total-$104.40
At the East front door of the Court House in Butler, Missouri and conMT. PLEASANT
tinuing from day to day until all delinquent and advertised lands have been
13-050-22-010-021-008.000, Andrew W. Winters, 204 N. Main, Butler,
offered for sale at public auction for delinquent taxes, the following described Real Estate in Bates County, Missouri against which taxes, pen- MO 64730, Legal Description: Lot 3 (exc E 4’) William’s 1st Addn. Blk
alties, and costs are due for the respective years and in the respective 7, City of Butler, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$364.38, 2007-$123.12, 2008amounts set out following each tract. So much of each said tract shall be $105.68 Total-593.18, 13-050-22-020-013-002.000, Robert C. Fuller Jr. &
sold as will be necessary to discharge said taxes, penalties, and costs, and Gary Murphy, 27600 S Walker Rd., Harrisonville, MO 64701, Legal DescripTax Certificates will be issued to each purchaser of part or all of any said tion: Lots N 102’ Lots 2 & 3, West Side Addn., Blk 11, City of Butler, Unpaid
Taxes Due: 2006-$372.35, 2007-$332.15, 2008-$285.42 Total-$989.92
tract, all as provided by said act.
13-050-22-040-002-007.000, Peter M. Dut, 204 N. Main, Butler, MO
64730, Legal Description: Lot 1 of Blk 4, Conklin Wells Addn., City of Butler, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$291.69, 2007-$248.08, 2008-$213.12 ToNotice of Tax Certificate Sale as of 24th July 2009
tal-$752.89
13-060-23-020-002-005.000, Georgia Moore Estate, Ralph M. Jacobs,
DEEPWATER
03-080-33-040-004-012.000, Noble R. & Mary Coke, Dennis Warden, 2712 Northridge Dr., Richardson, TX 75082, Legal Description: E ½ Lots
704 N. Houston, Adrian, MO 64720, Legal Description: Part of Houston 3 & 4 Blk 2, Mary E Page Addn., City of Butler, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006Ave adj to Lot 241 and all Lot 241 & E 15’ of Lot 242, City of Adrian, Unpaid $79.86, 2007-$48.45, 2008-$41.47 Total-$169.78
13-060-23-020-008-008.000, Glady’s Jones Estate, 208 E. Mine, ButTaxes Due: 2006-$450.51, 2007-$401.36, 2008-$347.25 Total-$1199.12
03-080-33-040-006-001.028, Christopher A. & Shadyia D. Watson, ler, MO 64730, Legal Description: E 50’ of S 68’ Lot 3 & all Lot 4 exc N 48’
RR 1 Box 339, Adrian, MO 64720, Legal Description: S 90’ of Lots 264, of E ½ Christian Condees Addn., City of Butler, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006265, 266, Original Town of Adrian, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$97.56, 2007- $128.62, 2007-$94.83, 2008-$81.35 Total-$304.80
13-060-23-020-015-005.000, Bruce Estate, c/o George R. Bruce, 3335
$1787.48, 2008-$1547.18 Total-$3432.22
03-080-33-040-025-003.000, Lisa Moss & Judith Lafollette J/T, PO Box SE Peck, Topeka, KS 66605, Legal Description: E 50’ of 1 ac sq in NW cor
52, Adrian, MO 64720, Legal Description: The E 15’ of Lot 115 & all of Lot SE ¼ NW ¼ (exc rd r/w), City of Butler, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$61.26,
116 orig., City of Adrian, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$529.79, 2007-$571.90, 2007-$31.98, 2008-$27.30 Total-$120.54
13-060-23-020-016-002.000, Rhonda Warren, 600 S. Harrison St.,
2008-$494.89 Total-$1596.58
03-080-33-040-032-005.000, Johnny R. & Nina M. Harper, Rt. 5 Box Olathe, KS 66061, Legal Description: W ½ E ½ Lot 1 & 2 Blk 12, Cogswell
139, Butler, MO 64730, Legal Description: The N 65’ of Lot 36 & the N Addn., City of Butler, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$1298.51, 2007-$40.61,
65’ of the W ½ Lot 35 Warford’s Addn., City of Adrian, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2008-$34.72 Total-$1373.84
13-070-26-000-000-004.050, Johnny R. & Nina M. Harper, Rt. 5 Box
2006-$206.86, 2007-$172.60, 2008-$149.22 Total-$528.68
03-080-34-030-003-008.000, Mitch Edmiston, Rt. 1 Box 490, Adrian, 139, Butler, MO 64730, Legal Description: Pt NW ¼ NE ¼ bgns S 396’ &
MO 64720, Legal Description: Lot 1 Blk 2 & W 10’ Lot 2, McCoy Addn., City W 765’ of NE cor thereof th N 236’ W 165’ S 8 deg E 100’ S 32 deg E 107’ S
of Adrian, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$672.54, 2007-$601.83, 2008-$520.79 61 deg E 107’ to p.o.b. in Sec 26 Twp 40 Rng 31, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006$1662.12, 2007-$1543.43, 2008-$1324.23 Total-$4529.78, HOMER
Total-$1795.16
15-050-21-030-001-002.000, Gary L. Barton Sr. &, Gary L. Barton Jr.,
Rt. 1 Box 225, Amoret, MO 64722, Legal Description: NW ¼ SW ¼ (exc
WEST BOONE
05-050-21-000-000-004.040, Jeffery S. & Kelly R. Bray, Rt. 1 Box 50F, W 310.5’ thereof) in Sec 21 Twp 40 Rng 33, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006Drexel, MO 64742, Legal Description: Comm at SW cor of Sec 21 E 1369’ $146.18, 2007-$106.45, 2008-$94.45 Total-$347.08
15-050-21-030-001-002.010, Gary L. Jr. & Deanna Barton, Rt. 1 Box
to pob th E 420.90’ N 1153.85 W 415.52 S 1154.04’ to p.o.b. in Sec 21 Twp
42 Rng 33, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$63.73, 2007-$33.97, 2008-$28.80 227, Amoret, MO 64722, Legal Description: W 310.5’ NW ¼ SW ¼ exc
STATE OF MISSOURI)
) SS
COUNTY OF BATES )
NOTICE OF ELECTION
In accordance with Chapter 115 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, notice is hereby given that a
special election will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at which time, all registered voters residing
within the Public Water District #4 and all registered votes residing within Elkhart Township will be
given the opportunity to vote.
The official ballot for the election will be in substantially the following form:
Court
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Lucille Mundey
Recorder of Deeds
Derek Royce Loe, Amoret, 22,
and Jamie Jo Pippin, Amoret, 23.
Mark Everett Kisner, Butler, 29,
and Amber Dawn Wingard, Bulter,
22.
Milton Le Siegenthaler, Rich
Hill, 30, and Amy Christine Keith,
Grandview, 30.
CIRCUIT COURT
James K. Journey, Judge
Diana Rich, Clerk
July 13-17, 2009
The polling places for the election will be:
Hume Community Center - PWD#4: Walnut Township Hume R-8 School District and Howard Township Hume
R-8 School District.
American Legion Building, Rich Hill - PWD#4 Osage Township, Lone Oak Township Rich Hill R-4 School
District, New Home South Township Rich Hill R-4 School District, Howard Township Rich Hill R-4 School District,
Walnut Township R-4 School District, Prairie Township, and Village of Foster.
Amoret Community Center - PWD#4 Charlotte Township Miami R-1 School, Homer Township, West Point
Township
Bates County Courthouse Basement Lounge Area - PWD#4 Charlotte Township Butler R-5 School District, Mt.
Pleasant Township, New Home North Township Butler R-5 School District, Lone Oak Township Butler R-5 School
District, CLS Road District Butler R-5 School District
Gillis Upholstery Shop - Elkhart Township and PWD#4 Take F Hwy to CC Hwy, North 2 miles to curve, on curve
go East to road 6231, take a right, second house on left. Blue house with dark brown trim. Polling place will be in white
shop behind the house. All Elkhart Township
The polling places will be open from the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during which time any person properly
registered to vote in the County of Bates and has an acceptable form of ID, will be given the opportunity to cast his
or her ballot.
Done by the order of the County Clerk of the County of Bates the 9th day of July, 2009.
Marlene Wainscott (s)
Bates County Election Authority
30-2
St v. Jerry D Bradley, Felony
assault, guilty plea, Counts I, II &
IV dismissed, given SIS, placed
on 5 years probation, restitution
of $3500 to be paid, Defe. To pay
restitution, to pay all fines and court
costs, Defe. To get counseling/
treatment as directed, to be subject
to random drug testing, Defe. To
have no contact with Earl Ratliff.
Tony Radford v Christin Wilson, Petition for Order of Protection
dismissed.
Fathon A Good v Mary Katherine (Katie Sharp)RichCreek, Petition for Order of Protection dismissed, parties failed to appear.
Bradley G Landoll v Scott L
Signer & All Freight Systems, Inc,
Petition for Damages filed.
Kenneth Lance Kochenderfer
v State of Missouri, Motion to Vacate, Set Aside or Correct Judgment
and Sentence filed.
DeLyn Westlake v Glenn W
Westlake, Petition for Order of Protection filed.
Donna L Parker v Adam D Williams, Consent Full Order of Protection is entered.
Darlene Light v Bo Gordon,
Petition for Order of Protection
dismissed by Court, parties fail to
appear.
St v. George J Wilson, Felony
distribution/deliver/manufacturing/
producing a controlled substance,
methamphetamines, set for 7-20-
S 701.2’ thereof in Sec 21 Twp 40 Rng 33, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006$216.07, 2007-$167.94, 2008-$149.13 Total-$533.14
15-050-21-030-005-004.020, Gary L. Barton Sr., Gary L. Barton Jr., Rt.
1 Box 227, Amoret, MO 64722, Legal Description: Lots 17, 18 Blk 18 of
Amoret, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$82.45, 2007-$53.21, 2008-$47.06 Total-$182.72
15-080-28-020-004-002.000, Mark Trinkle, Rt. 1 Box 319, Amoret, MO
64722, Legal Description: Lots 15 & 16 Blk 32, City of Amoret, Unpaid
Taxes Due: 2006-$176.46, 2007-$144.67, 2008-$128.44 Total-$449.57
15-090-29-010-002-001.000, Gary L. Jr. & Deanna L. Barton, Rt. 1 Box
227, Amoret, MO 64722, Legal Description: Lots 1 & 2 Blk 23, City of
Amoret, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$133.73, 2007-$103.02, 2008-$91.41
Total-$328.16
ROCKVILLE
21-060-14-010-025-001.010, Carol S. Cooper, PO Box 22, Rockville,
MO 64780, Legal Description: All of Lots 1, 2, 3 in Blk 33 in the Town
of Rockville, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$1464.35, 2007-$1471.80, 2008$1274.15 Total-$4210.30
OSAGE
23-020-09-020-005-004.000, Mrs. J M Wilson Estate, 1401 E. Maple,
Rich Hill, MO 64779, Legal Description: Lots 5 & 6 & N ½ alley adj to S of
Lots 5 & 6, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$42.85, 2007-$18.03, 2008-$16.88
Total-$77.76
23-030-05-030-015-001.030, Laura Maltos, 121 E. Poplar, Rich Hill,
MO 64779, Legal Description: Lots 3, 4 Town Company’s 1st Addn., Blk
4, City of Rich Hill, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$66.87, 2007-$42.63, 2008$40.26 Total-$149.76
23-030-05-030-015-001.050, Kelly Kuhn, 121 E. Poplar, Rich Hill, MO
64779, Legal Description: Lots 1 & 2 Blk 4 Town Company’s 1st Addn., City
of Rich Hill, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$35.27, 2007-$10.26, 2008-$9.50
Total-$55.03
23-030-07-010-014-002.010, Leigh A. Stevens, 1707 E. Olive St., Rich
Hill, MO 64779, Legal Description: Lot 4, Connelly’s Addn., Blk 13, City
of Rich Hill, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$35.27, 2007-$29.04, 2008-$27.34
Total-$91.65
23-030-08-010-001-001.027, Conoco Inc., PO Box 1267, Ponca City,
OK 74603, Legal Description: Billboard on Rick Laning Property, City of
Rich Hill, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$61.67, 2007-$37.06, 2008-$34.84 Total-$133.57
23-030-08-020-009-006.000, DK & ML Dynasty Trust, 11539 Duque
Dr., Studio City, CA 91604, Legal Description: Lots 7-10, Original Town,
Blk 60, City of Rich Hill, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$535.96, 2007-$573.54,
2008-$544.57 Total-$1654.07
23-030-08-020-041-004.000, Clay Winder, Rt. 5 Box 2A, Butler, MO
64730, Legal Description: S ½ Lot 4, Original Town, Blk 111, Town Co.’s
1st Addn., City of Rich Hill, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006-$34.02, 2007-$8.93,
2008-$8.26 Total-$51.21
HOWARD
25-041-17-020-001-005.000, Hume Bank, PO Box 402, Hume, MO
64752, Legal Description: Lots 5-12 & E ½ center st ly W of and adj to
Blk 2, Messenger Addn., Blk 2, City of Hume, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2006$723.27, 2007-$658.65, 2008-$753.40 Total-$2135.32
SECOND YEAR SALE
13-050-22-010-024-004.000, Lori Adcock, 407 E. Ohio, Butler, MO
64730, Legal Description: W ½ Lot 2 Block 2 William’s 1st Addn., City
of Butler, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2005-$79.93, 2006-$104.70, 2007-$70.50,
2008-$60.41 Total-$315.54
15-050-21-030-005-004.000, Dan Mason Trust, PO Box 6, Weir, KS
66781, Legal Description: Lots 15 & 16, Block 18, City of Amoret, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2005-$17.57, 2006-$40.56, 2007-$13.52, 2008-$11.82
Total-$83.47
15-050-21-030-005-004.010, Jack Garrett Jr., 21779 Lamb Rd.,
LaCygne, KS 66040, Legal Description: Lots 13 & 14, Block 18, City
of Amoret, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2005-$85.31, 2006-$101.12, 2007-$72.30,
2008-$64.08 Total-$322.81
23-030-08-030-026-012.000, Centex Home Equity Co., 350 Highland
Dr., Lewisville, TX 75067, Legal Description: N 56’ of Lots 1 & 2 of Block
34 & S ½ alley lying N of Block 34 & W ½ Annie St. ly E of N 52’ Block 34,
Sperry’s Addn., City of Rich Hill, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2005-$103.95, 2006$108.52, 2007-$93.10, 2008-$22.41 Total-$327.98
23-040-17-000-000-002.000, Carol C. Wood Estate, 207 S. Water,
Butler, MO 64730, Legal Description: N 210.41’ of W 381.22’ in Sec 17
Twp 38 Rng 31, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2005-$259.44, 2006-$233.51, 2007$227.15, 2008-$215.53 Total-$935.63
THIRD YEAR SALE
13-050-22-020-003-006.010, Lyle Tippie, RR 5 Rec Lake, Butler, MO
64730, Legal Description: On rr r/w adj of & E of Block 1, West Side Addn.,
City of Butler, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2004-$884.45, 2005-$913.21, 2006$934.53, 2007-$735.20, 2008-$632.13 Total-$4099.52
13-050-22-020-005-006.000, Azure Corporation, PO Box 426, Butler,
MO 64730, Legal Description: N 100’ Lot 11, West Side Addn., Block
5, City of Butler, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2004-$26.07, 2005-$40.07, 2006$64.81, 2007-$35.13, 2008-$30.00 Total-$196.08
13-060-23-030-007-007.000, Ricky L. Rogers & Pamela G. Kammerich
j/t, 109 S. Lyon, Butler, MO 64730, Legal Description: Lot 1 Block 4 Polly
Hunn Addn. City of Butler, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2004-$42.28, 2005-$64.86,
2006-$89.61, 2007-$57.12, 2008-$48.92 Total-$302.79
23-030-08-030-013-004.000, Edgar E. Simpson, 707 S. 6th, Rich Hill,
MO 64779, Legal Description: N 1/3 Block 10 Sperry’s Addn., Block 10,
City of Rich Hill, Unpaid Taxes Due: 2004-$175.91, 2005-$158.91, 2006$152.69, 2007-$7.00, 2008-$6.41 Total-$500.92
I, JIM PLATT, Collector/Treasurer of the County of Bates, State of Missouri, do hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct list of the
lands and lots that will be offered for sale as above set forth.
Dated this 24th day of July, 2009
JIM PLATT, COLLECTOR/TREASURER
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
09.
St v. Kent A Hessefort, Felony
tampering, set for 7-20-09.
St v. Kent A Hessefort, Felony
passing bad checks, set for 7-2009.
Eric J Wilbers v Rachel L Wilbers, Dissolution of Marriage is
granted.
James J Wells v Donna J Wells,
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.
St v. Robert A Brzezinski, Felony DWI, set for 8-24-09.
Sheila A Prater v Tommy L Evans, Petition for Order of Protection
filed.
St v. Clayton A Stark, Felony assault, set for 8-24-09.
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12 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, July 24, 2009
County, State of Missouri, to wit:
A
TRACT
OF
LAND
DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING
56 RODS WEST OF THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER
OF
THE
NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 22,
TOWNSHIP 40, RANGE 31,
AND RUNNING THENCE WEST
6 RODS, THENCE NORTH
10 RODS, THENCE EAST 6
RODS, THENCE SOUTH 10
RODS, TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING, EXCEPT THAT
PORTION OFF THE SOUTH
SIDE THEROF [THEREOF]
NOW USED FOR STREET
PURPOSES AND BEING IN
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
THE CITY OF BUTLER, BATES
COUNTY, MISSOURI
WHEREAS,
BURTON
& to satisfy said debt and cost.
ASSOCIATES, INC., a Missouri
corporation, by its deed of trust dated
MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C.,
the 30th day of October, 2006, and
Successor Trustee
recorded in the office of the recorder
612 Spirit Drive
of deeds for Bates County, Missouri,
St. Louis, MO 63005
on November 17, 2006, in Book 869,
(636) 537-0110
at Page 181, conveyed to AARON
File No: 62888.073009.165928 FC
L. AURAND, Trustee, the followingdescribed property situated in the
NOTICE
County of Bates, State of Missouri, towit
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection
Lot 11, GLENBROOK FARMS,
Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no
a subdivision of land in Bates
information concerning the collection of
County, Missouri, according to
this debt may be given without the prior
the recorded plat thereof, filed
consent of the consumer given directly
in Plat Book 4, at Page 63.
to the debt collector or the express
which conveyance was made to the permission of a court of competent
said AARON L. AURAND, Trustee, jurisdiction.
The debt collector is
in trust to secure the payment of one attempting to collect a debt and any
promissory note in said deed of trust information obtained will be used for
described; and
that purpose.
WHEREAS, default was made and
still continues in the payment of said
PUBLISH ON: July 3, 2009
note;
07/10/2009, 07/17/2009, 07/24/2009
NOW THEREFORE, at the request
of the legal holder of said note and in
27-4
accordance with the provisions of said
deed of trust, I, CHRISTOPHER M.
SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE
CROWLEY, Successor Trustee, will
sell the property above described at
For default having been made in
public vendue, to the highest bidder for the payment of the principal note and
cash, at the East front door of the Bates accrued interest thereupon, secured
County Courthouse, in the city of Butler, by a certain Deed of Trust executed
Bates County, Missouri, on July 27, by Mark L. Durbin and Lois Durbin,
2009, between the hours of 9 o’clock husband and wife , dated January 5,
a.m. and 5 o’clock p.m., and more 2006 and recorded in Book 852 at page
particularly at 2 o’clock p.m., for the 184 in the Office of the Recorder of
purpose of satisfying said indebtedness Deeds of the County of Bates, Missouri,
and the costs of executing this trust.
the undersigned Successor Trustee will
at the request of the legal holder of said
CHRISTOPHER M. CROWLEY,
note, who has elected to declare the
Successor Trustee
entire indebtedness due and payable,
on Thursday, August 6, 2009, between
27-4 the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (2:00
p.m.) at the East Door of the Bates
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
County Courthouse, in City of Butler,
Bates County, State of Missouri, sell at
WHEREAS,
BURTON
& public vendue to the highest bidder for
ASSOCIATES, INC., a Missouri cash, the following real estate described
corporation, by its deed of trust dated in said Deed of Trust situated in Bates
the 9th day of March, 2006, and County, Missouri to wit:
recorded in the office of the recorder of
The East Half of the Northeast
deeds for Bates County, Missouri, on Quarter of Section 28, Township 42
March 13, 2006, in Book 855, at Page North, Range 31 West of the Fifth
156, conveyed to AARON L. AURAND, Principal Meridian, Except that part
Trustee,
the
following-described described as beginning on the West
property situated in the County of right of way line of New U.S. Highway
Bates, State of Missouri, to-wit
No. 71, 1,276.5 feet South of the North
Lot 10, GLENBROOK FARMS,
line of said East half of the Northeast
a subdivision of land in Bates
Quarter, thence South along said right
County, Missouri, according to
of way line 150 feet, thence West 175
the recorded plat thereof, filed
feet, thence North 150 feet, thence
in Plat Book 4, at Page 63.
East 175 feet to the point of beginning.
which conveyance was made to the Except that part heretofore conveyed
said AARON L. AURAND, Trustee, to the State of Missouri for highway
in trust to secure the payment of one purposes as set out in Report of
promissory note in said deed of trust Commissioners dated May 26, 1969,
described; and
and filed for record on May 29, 1969,
WHEREAS, default was made and in Book 451, page 116 of the records
still continues in the payment of said of Bates County, Missouri. Subject
note;
to all public and private roads and
NOW THEREFORE, at the request easements and specifically subject to
of the legal holder of said note and in a cable line easement in favor of the
accordance with the provisions of said United States of America, per grant
deed of trust, I, CHRISTOPHER M. dated February 13, 1964, and recorded
CROWLEY, Successor Trustee, will in Book 420, Page 394, of the records
sell the property above described at of Bates County Missouri.
public vendue, to the highest bidder for
EXCEPT that part of the Southeast
cash, at the East front door of the Bates Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of
County Courthouse, in the city of Butler, Section 28, Township 42 North, Range
Bates County, Missouri, on July 27, 31 West of the 5th Principal meridian in
2009, between the hours of 9 o’clock Bates County, Missouri, described as
a.m. and 5 o’clock p.m., and more follows: Commencing at the Southeast
particularly at 2 o’clock p.m., for the corner of said Quarter Quarter Section;
purpose of satisfying said indebtedness thence West along the South line of said
and the costs of executing this trust.
Quarter Quarter Section a distance of
164.27 feet to a point in the West right
CHRISTOPHER M. CROWLEY,
of way line of United States Route 71;
Successor Trustee
thence North 01 degrees 23 minutes
00 seconds East along said West right
27-4 of way line a distance of 927.12 feet to
the point of beginning of the land to be
TRUSTEE’S SALE
described; thence continuing on North
01 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds
IN RE: Jason Wade Derry
East a distance of 276.88 feet to the
and Stephanie Gail Derry,
Southeast corner of County Surveyor
Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale: LS-355 Survey 7-3-73; thence North 88
degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds West a
For default in payment of debt and
performance of obligation secured
by Deed of Trust executed by Jason
Wade Derry and Stephanie Gail Derry,
Husband and Wife dated December 8,
2005 and recorded in the Office of the
Recorder of Deeds of Bates County,
Missouri in Book 850, Page 193 the
undersigned Successor Trustee, at the
request of the legal holder of said Note
will on Thursday, July 30, 2009 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
CITY OF AMSTERDAM
FINANCE REPORT
January 1 - June 30, 2009
REVENUES
Taxes ..........................$20,538.00
Interest.............................$435.00
Sewer Collection.........$26,824.00
Debt Service Reserve...$1,368.00
Fire Dues ......................$5,590.00
TOTAL ........................$54,755.00
EXPENDITURES
General Government ....$3,697.00
Fire Department............$7,480.00
Street Repairs...............$1,193.00
Street Lights .................$3,020.00
USDA Sewer Loan......$13,638.00
Other Sewer Dept. Expenses . $12,451.00
Truck for Street Repairs.............$TOTAL ........................$41,479.00
ACCOUNT BALANCES
General Fund..............$19,840.00
Tax Collection .............$25,063.00
Fire Department............$9,772.00
Sewer Collection.........$77,341.00
Debt Service Reserve (Sewer) .$21,672.00
Street Fund ...................$5,521.00
Emergency Relief .......$28,821.00
Certificates of Deposit .$43,528.00
TOTAL ......................$231,558.00
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PUBLIC NOTICES
distance of 175.00 feet to the Southwest
corner of said county surveyor’s survey;
thence South 01 degree 23 minutes 00
seconds West a distance of 276.88
feet; thence South 88 degrees 37
minutes 00 seconds East a distance of
175.00 feet to the point of beginning,
subject to all easements of record.
ALSO EXCEPT The South 274.42 feet
of the East 640.47 feet of the East Half
of the Northeast Quarter of Section 28,
Township 42 North, Range 31 West
of the 5th Principal Meridian in Bates
County, Missouri, EXCEPT that part off
the East taken for United States Route
71. More commonly known as RR 2
Box 135, Adrian , MO 64720.
for the purpose of satisfying said
indebtedness, the cost of executing this
trust, and the present taxes, if any, due
and paid by the holder.
Thursday, August 6, 2009 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:
BEGINNING
AT
THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
THE NORTHEAST QUARTER
OF
THE
SOUTHEAST
QUARTER
OF
SECTION
19, TOWNSHIP 42, RANGE
29, FOR THE POINT OF
BEGINNING
OF
THE
LAND TO BE DESCRIBED,
RUNNING THENCE NORTH
1320 FEET, MORE OR LESS
TO THE NORTH LINE OF
NOONAN & WISEMAN, P.C.
SAID QUARTER QUARTER
F/K/A THOMAS J. NOONAN, P.C.
SECTION, RUNNING THENCE
Successor-Trustee.
EAST 330 FEET, THENCE
SOUTH 1320 FEET MORE
July 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2009
OR LESS TO THE SOUTH
Butler, MO
LINE OF SAID QUARTER
QUARTER SECTION, THENCE
NOTICE
WEST 330 FEET TO POINT OF
BEGINNING, EXCEPT ANY
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection
PART IN PUBLIC ROAD, ALL IN
Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692c(b), no
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI.
information concerning the collection of to satisfy said debt and cost.
this debt may be given without the prior
consent of the consumer given directly
MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C.,
to the debt collector or the express
Successor Trustee
permission of a court of competent
612 Spirit Drive
jurisdiction.
The debt collector is
St. Louis, MO 63005
attempting to collect a debt and any
(636) 537-0110
information obtained will be used for
File No: 97694.080609.166480 FC
that purpose.
NOTICE
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Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection
TRUSTEE’S SALE
Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no
information concerning the collection of
IN RE: Edward M Hahnen
this debt may be given without the prior
and Melonie Hahnen,
consent of the consumer given directly
Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale:
to the debt collector or the express
permission of a court of competent
For default in payment of debt and jurisdiction.
The debt collector is
performance of obligation secured by attempting to collect a debt and any
Deed of Trust executed by Edward M information obtained will be used for
Hahnen and Melonie Hahnen, Husband that purpose.
and Wife dated December 13, 2001 and
recorded in the Office of the Recorder
PUBLISH ON: July 10, 2009
of Deeds of Bates County, Missouri in 07/17/2009, 07/24/2009, 07/31/2009
Book 758, Page 108 the undersigned
Successor Trustee, at the request of
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the legal holder of said Note will on
Thursday, August 6, 2009 between the
PUBLIC NOTICE
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at
OF SURFACE MINING
the specific time of 11:25 AM), at the
APPLICATION NEW PERMIT
East Front Door of the Court House,
City of Butler, County of Bates, State
Hilty Quarries, Inc., PO Box 407,
of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the 190 NW 251 Road, Clinton, Missouri
highest bidder for cash the following 64735 has applied for a permit from
described real estate, described in said the Department of Natural Resources,
Deed of Trust, and situated in Bates Land Reclamation Commission, to mine
County, State of Missouri, to wit:
limestone on 185 acres of land located
THE WEST 60 FEET OF LOT 4,
in Bates County, Section 5, Township
IN BLOCK 4, WILLIAMS FIRST
39N, Range 31W. This operation will
ADDITION TO THE TOWN,
be conducted during the approximate
NOW THE CITY OF BUTLER,
dates of August 1, 2009 to August 1,
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI.
2030.
to satisfy said debt and cost.
Written comments or a request for
a hearing and /or an informal public
MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C.,
meeting may be made by any person
Successor Trustee
with a direct, personal interest in one
612 Spirit Drive
or more of the factors that the Missouri
St. Louis, MO 63005
Land Reclamation Commission may
(636) 537-0110
consider in issuing a permit as required
File No: 93652.080609.166672 FC by The Land Reclamation Act, sections
444.760 to 444.790, RSMo, or whose
NOTICE
health safety or livelihood will be unduly
impaired by the issuance of a permit
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection regarding items such as permitting
Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no and reclamation requirements, erosion
information concerning the collection of and siltation control, excavations
this debt may be given without the prior posing a threat to public safety,
consent of the consumer given directly or protection of public road rightsto the debt collector or the express of-way.
If a hearing is held the
permission of a court of competent Commission has the ability to consider
jurisdiction. The debt collector is if the applicant has demonstrated a
attempting to collect a debt and any pattern of noncompliance with other
information obtained will be used for environmental protection laws and
that purpose.
regulations administered by the Missouri
Department of Natural Resources.
PUBLISH ON: July 10, 2009
Written comments shall be sent to:
07/17/2009, 07/24/2009, 07/31/2009
Director, Land Reclamation Program,
Department of Natural Resources, PO
28-4 Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
All comments and requests for
TRUSTEE’S SALE
hearings and/or public meetings must
be submitted in writing to the Staff
IN RE: Jody L Phillips and
Director’s office no later than fifteen
Tammy M Phillips,
(15) days following the final public
Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale:
notice publication date.
For default in payment of debt and
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performance of obligation secured
by Deed of Trust executed by Jody L
TRUSTEE’S SALE
Phillips and Tammy M Phillips, Husband
and Wife dated September 14, 1998 and
IN RE: Raymond C Lowe and
recorded in the Office of the Recorder
Melissa D Lowe, husband and
of Deeds of Bates County, Missouri in
wife Trustee’s Sale:
Book 713, Page 24 the undersigned
Successor Trustee, at the request of
For default in payment of debt and
the legal holder of said Note will on performance of obligation secured by
Deed of Trust executed by Raymond
C Lowe and Melissa D Lowe, husband
and wife dated September 27, 2005 and
recorded in the Office of the Recorder
of Deeds of Bates County, Missouri in
Book 847, Page 35 the undersigned
Successor Trustee, at the request of
the legal holder of said Note will on
Thursday, August 13, 2009 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:
THAT PART OF LOT 1 AND
LOT 2 OF THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER
OF
SECTION
31, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH,
RANGE 32 WEST OF THE
5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING
AT
THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF
SAID LOT 1 FOR THE POINT
OF BEGINNING OF THE LAND
TO BE DESCRIBED; THENCE
ON AN ASSUMED BEARING
OF NORTH 89 DEGREES 59
MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST
ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF
SAID LOT 1 AND LOT 2, A
DISTANCE OF 1482.52 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES
01 MINUTES 28 SECONDS
EAST, A DISTANCE OF 621.45
FEET; THENCE NORTH 89
DEGREES 41 MINUTES 41
SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE
OF 1485.05 FEET TO A POINT
IN THE EAST LINE OF SAID
LOT 1; THENCE NORTH 00
DEGREES 15 MINUTES 32
SECONDS WEST ALONG
SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE
OF 613.23 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING.
to satisfy said debt and cost.
MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C.,
Successor Trustee
612 Spirit Drive
St. Louis, MO 63005
(636) 537-0110
File No: 97980.081309.167140 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.
front door of the Bates County Court
House in Butler, sell at public vendue
to the highest bidder for cash, the real
estate described in said deed of trust,
to-wit:
The South Half of the Southwest
Quarter of Section 10, Township
42, Range 32, in Bates County,
Missouri
to satisfy said debt and costs.
John Pursley, Trustee
McNabb, Pursley & Associates, LLC
One North Main, P.O. Box 226
Butler, Missouri 64730
Phone: (660) 679-4153
NOTICE:
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection
Practices Act, 15 USC Section
1692C(B) no information concerning
the collection of this debt may be
given without the prior consent of the
consumer given directly to the debt
collector, or the express permission of
a court of competent jurisdiction. The
debt collector is attempting to collect a
debt and any information will be used
for that purpose.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
PROBATE DIVISION
In the Estate of
WENDELL O. BESHORE,
Deceased
Estate No. 09BS-PR00009
RANDY BESHORE,
Personal Representative.
NOTICE OF FILING OF
FINAL SETTLEMENT AND
PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
IN THE ESTATE OF
WENDELL O. BESHORE, DECEASED
You are hereby notified that the
undersigned Personal Representative
will file a Final Settlement and Petition
for determination of the persons who
are the successors in interest to the
personal/real property of the decedent
and of the extent and character of their
interest therein and for distribution of
such property, in the Probate Division
of the Circuit Court of Bates County,
Missouri, on August 10, 2009, or as
may be continued by the Court, and
that any objections or exceptions to
such Final Settlement or Petition or
any item thereof must be in writing and
filed within twenty days after the filing of
such Final Settlement.
McNabb, Pursley & Associates, LLC
One North Main, P. O. Box 226
Butler, Missouri 64730
PUBLISH ON: July 17, 2009
Telephone No. 660-679-4153
07/24/2009, 07/31/2009, 08/07/2009
Randy Beshore
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200 Rattlesnake Hill Road
Butler, Missouri 64730
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Personal Representative
For default in payment of debt and
performance of obligations secured
by deed of trust executed by Jason K.
Greer and Donna M. Greer, husband
and wife, dated April 22, 2005, and
recorded on September 23, 2005,
in Book 846 at Page 116, Office of
Recorder of Deeds, Bates County,
Missouri, at Butler, Missouri, the
undersigned, John Pursley, Trustee,
will at the request of the holder of the
debt, on Monday, August 10, 2009,
between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and
5:00 P.M., to-wit: 1:00 P.M. at the East
Dates of Publication:
July 17, 24 and 31,
and August 7, 2009
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CONTINUED TO PAGE 14
The deadline for news copy
is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday (preferably earlier). Copy submitted
after that is not likely to appear
in that same week’s edition.
CITY OF BUTLER
NOTICE OF SURPLUS VEHICLE
AND EQUIPMENT/ITEMS SALE
The following used surplus vehicles and equipment/items are available to
be purchased from the City of Butler. Sealed bids will be taken until August 7,
2009 at 5:00 p.m. and must be submitted at City Hall located at 22 W. Ohio St.
Bids must include a description and item number as well as the name, address
and telephone number of the bidder. The successful bidder will be contacted
and payment must be made at City Hall prior to picking up any items. Vehicle
titles will be provided at time of payment. All items must be removed from City
property within (3) days of notification to the successful bidder. All items are
sold in as is condition and there is no warranty. The City reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
The following vehicles are located at the City Shop at 206 E. Mill St. and
may be viewed at that location, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
prior to bidding:
Item No.
Vehicle Description
1. 1982 70 Series Chevrolet Truck with 366 Gas Engine, 5 Speed, 2
Speed Axle with D880 Digger Derrick and Utility Bed (reserve amount must
be met before bid will be considered)
2. 2002 Black Ford Explorer 95,000 miles
3. 1998 Blue Ford Crown Victoria 117,988 miles
4. 2001 White Ford Crown Victoria 103,878 miles
5. 1993 White Chevrolet Blazer unknown mileage
6. 1992 GMC Top Kick Trash Truck, DE, White, 6.6 Cat engine,
Allison MT653ORD Auto Transmission, with Leach 2-RII Pack Master
Refuse Bed, 25 yards, mileage 081796 (reserve amount must be met before
bid will be considered.)
7. 1994 Silver Chevrolet Caprice, 5.7L 350 139,274 miles
8. 1994 Dark Red Crown Victoria 4.6L 124,842 miles non operational
The following equipment/items are located in the building on the east
side of the Fire Station located at 701 Roberta Road and may be viewed at
that location, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. prior to bidding:
Item No.
Equipment/Item Description
9. Stihl FS 80 Trimmer
10. Stihl FS 85 Trimmer
11. Craftsman Oil less Air Compressor
12. 2 – Aluminum Transformer Platforms
13. ADC Monitor
14. 2 – Keyboards
15. 2 – Mouse
16. H.P. Laser Jet 2100 Printer
17. H.P. Laser Jet 4100 N Printer
18. Coronado TV, 22”, Color
19. Dial Telephone
20. IBM Keyboard
21. Epson Receipt Printer
22. Weaver, 2 Post Vehicle Hoist
23. 4 – LT265/75R16 Mud Tires
24. 4 – 31/10.5 R15 LT Mud Tires
25. Air Compressor
26. 13 – Steel Barrels
27. Large Cable Reel
28. Small Cable Reel
29. Misc. PVC Glue Fittings ½” – 2”
30. Misc. Sweat Fittings ½” – 1 ½ “
31. Ingersoll Rand Air Compressor
32. 1958 Johnson 4” Stroke 60 Ton Ram Press
33. Cincinnati Milling Machine
34. Allis Chambers Fork Lift, Electric
35. 25 – 36” Cones
36. Napa Air Compressor
37. 9.2. H.P. Wisconsin Engine
38. NAPA 265 AMP Wire Welder
39. 700’ X 5’ Chain Link Fence
40. 80’ X 12’ Chain Link Fence
41. 8 Cubic Yard Amerikan Trash Dumpster
42. 6 Cubic Yard Amerikan Trash Dumpster
43. 2 Cubic Yard Amerikan Trash Dumpster
City of Butler, City Administrator,
Mark F. Arbuthnot
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660-598-4191. HARDY OUTSIDE
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JIM’S HOME REPAIR & FENCING:
Room additions, decks, garages,
complete remodels, all types home
repairs, chain link & privacy fencing. References provided. Call Jim
Campbell at 660-679-6907. 8a10
OGLES OUTDOOR WOOD furnaces. Cost $1595. 417-944-2406.
MUSEUM BANQUET ROOM: Is 2&4womz
available to rent year around. Parties, meeting, seminars, weddings, DONE RIGHT ROOFING: Residenbe sure to book ahead. For informa- tial and commercial composition,
timberlines, wood shakes, free estion 660-679-0134. 1&3eowz
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CONSTRUC- Brad Robling Mo//Ks. 816-590-7949
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TION:660-679-0713. All types of - 816-322-1116.
remodeling, bathrooms, kitchens,
flooring, texturing, decks, windows, STUMP REMOVAL: Reasonable
rates, free estimates. Clyde Deems,
licensed electrician and plumber.
call 660-679-4410, leave message.
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R&K CONSTRUCTION:Vinyl siding,
windows, home repair, certified vinyl SAVE ON ALL APPLIANCES and
installer, free estimates. Roy Welliv- get an extra 10% off all sale prices
PLUS no payments, no interest for
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12 months OR free delivery. No
JUST NEED YOUR CEILINGS payments, no interest until February
PAINTED? Free estimates. Quick 2010 on total tractor or snowthrowPainting. Mike Crow. 660-424-9149. er purchase over $299 with Sears
card. 5% instant savings OR no
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payments, no interest for 12 months
MIKE SHEPARD FENCING: and on total home electronics purchase
Bobcat Work. Bid per job. 660-492- over $399. 50% off mattresses AND
free delivery PLUS use your Sears
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card and choose extra 10% off OR
PAINT AND BODY WORK: Paint no payments, no interest for 12
that classic or antique car, reason- months. YOUR SEARS HOME104 S. Sunset
able prices. Call Joe 816-250-2462. TOWN STORE
Drive, Butler, MO. 64730.
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HAIL DAMAGE:Roof and siding
AUGUST 2:Is the first Sunday of repair. For free estimate call R&K
August. The Diehl Reunion will be Construction, Roy Welliver, 816z
held in the basement of the Com- 804-5297.
munity First Bank, 915 W. Fort Scott
Street in Butler. Lunch will be served BRICK, STONE AND BLOCK
at 1 p.m. Bring a covered dish and WORK: Quality work at reasonable
your own table service, and also any rates. Residential or small commernews about your side of the Diehl cial. Over 20 years experience. Call
families to put in the records, births, Jerry at Mattingley Masonry, 816862-6818.
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THANK YOU: I would like to thank
CITIZENS BANK for buying my 4-H
ham and supporting the fair. Brian
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GOT MOLD? D&D power washing
will remove that unsightly green stuff
from your home’s exterior, no harsh
chemicals used, plants, pets & children safe. Call Mike at 660-2673631.
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WANTED:Full time or part time Avon
rep, no experience necessary. Up
to 50% commission, if interested
contact Julie Ammerman, 816-7188873.
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HELP WANTED:Cattle and crop
farm looking for a hard working, honest, reliable individual. Class A CDL,
dozer and truck hoe experience a
plus. Hartzler Farms Inc., 816-3807733 for appointment or fax resume
to 816-884-2288. 2nc15
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Heartland
Hospice is looking for volunteers in
Henry, St. Clair, Vernon, Cass and
Bates counties areas to sit & visit
with our patients to help enriching
their lives. Please call Karen at 660679-4300 or stop by the office at 612
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HANDYMAN:Decks, remodels, in- W. Fort Scott, Butler, Mo.
stall: cabinets, counters, plumbing,
painting, roofs, gutters, siding, , con- SCHOOL NURSE:16 hours per
crete, block, tile, any job. “Satisfied week. Hume R-8 School. Call 6602b22
customers are my customers.” 620- 643-7411 for application.
224-6401.
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PART-TIME:Afternoon/evening cusBULLET CONCRETE CONST: Reg- todian, 15-17 hours per week. Hume
ular finish or stamped & colored, flat- Community Preschool, call 660-643work, tear out & replacements, foot- 7411 for application.2b22
ings/walls. Experienced & insured.
RANCH HAND WANTED: Ideal
660-638-4405.
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person would be a mechanic and
REPAIR & PARTS for all brands welder. Cattle experience a plus.
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available at Del’s. We also do ser- 913-271-4786.
vice calls. Del’s Appliance, Heating
& Cooling, 56 E. Main, Adrian, 816- WAITRESS WANTED: apply in person. Southside Cafe, south side of
297-2228.
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Butler’s Historic Square.
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CUSTOM HAY BAILING:Mowing,
raking and baling. We’ll do for shares NOW HIRING:Companies desperor cash. Only big round bales. Will ately need employees to assemble
do custom tractor work. 816-297- products at home. No selling, any
hours $500 weekly potential. Info.
2880.
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1-985-646-1700 Dept. MO-1601. NEED THAT DECK:Cleaned up for
summer company? Call Mike and
I will power wash, stain and/or waterproof your deck. Free estimates,
Anouncements, Opportunities, Financial
great service. 660-267-3631. z
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Financial
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY:
Claim denied? Free consultation. No
fee until you get paid. BTS Group,
Inc. specializes in appeals and hearings. Read the testimonials at www.
btsgroupinc.com, 1-800-466-0606
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PUPPIES FOR SALE: ACA Cockers, Toy Poodles, Yorkies also Cockapoos, Peakapoos. 913-898-4045.
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YARD SALE: 320 W. Maple, Hume,
MO, Saturday, July 25th, 8 am noon. Clothes, boys’ sizes 2T - 10,
girls’ 5-16 and Jrs’ S-L, shoes, toys,
misc. Wikoff Residence.
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REGISTERED
AUSTRALIAN
SHEPHERD: Red-tri puppies for GARAGE SALE: Thursday Only!
sale, shots & wormed. 417-825- 7:00 - ? Like new women’s & teen
UNCONTESTED DIVORCE: Modi- 9451.
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clothes, size 12 - 18. Many new silk
fication or paternity, $249 or $349.
flower arrangements. 706 Gregory
Harris Law Office. Phone 816-377- FREE TO GOOD HOME: Momma & Blvd., Butler, MO. a
3731, website www.816-harrislawof- 3 female puppies, small breed and
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good with kids. 660-492-0049.b
GARAGE SALE: Saturday, July 25th,
8 am - 1 pm. No early sales. Sewing
THE HUME R-VIII SCHOOL is ac- FREE KITTENS: 9-10 weeks old. 3 machines, antique bicycles, housecepting sealed bids for milk, diesel females, good home required, for in- hold items, home decor, Christmas
fuel, and trash service. Bids may be formation 816-297-2299.
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decoration, Maytag front loading
mailed to Attention Bids, Office of
machine, telescope & lots of misc.
Superintendent, Hume R-VIII School
220 S. Industrial Blvd., LaCygne,
District, RR 1 Box 1A, Hume, MO.
Ks.
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64752. Due by August 10, 2009.
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FOR SALE:Bush Hog rotary cutters, GARAGE SALE: This Friday, 7/24,
loaders and zero turn estate lawn 10 to 5. tool boxes, rocking chair, all
PUBLIC NOTICE:The Miami R-1 mowers. Schell City T&T, Schell kinds of items, Amsterdam, Y Hwy
School Board of Education is now City, Mo. 417-432-3101.
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to Walnut - (Red Caboose), follow
accepting bids for the 2009-10
signs to end.
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school year for diesel fuel, propane, CUSTOM BRUSH HOGGING: $13
milk and bread. All companies inter- an acre. 20 acre minimum. FOR SUPER GARAGE SALE: 116 Chestested must submit their bids to the SALE: 3 kinds of hay (brome, clo- nut, LaCygne. Lots of everything.
central office no later than 3 p.m. ver or fescue). 5x6 net wrapped hay 1977 Dodge RV, clean w/low miles.
on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. (1400 - 1500 lb.) 660-679-4388.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7 am Please return your information to:
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Miami R-1 School, Attn: Bids, Rt. 1, 5X6 ROUND BALES:Net wrapped,
Box 418, Amoret, MO 64722. The mixed grass hay with a lot of clover ESTATE SALE: Final week. Prices
Board of Education reserves the & lespedeza, 1100 to 1200#. $28.00. reduced. Th-Fr., July 23 - 24. 8 am
right to reject any and all bids.4b15 660-693-4720.
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- 4 pm. Chairs, Avon figurine bottles,
handicap shower seat, clothes, elec.
THE FOSTER RETIREMENT CEN- NEED A QUICK FIX FOR YOUR range, portable dishwasher, kitchen
TER, INC: Would like to request bids HAY: Or equipment storage needs. island, canning jars, Lil Tykes, GI
for a driveway project. We want to For sale 20x36x12H (oversized ga- Joe, tractor tires for flowers/sandreplace and expand the ditch, drive- rage) Quinset white fabric building. boxes. 12 miles west on 52 to Dunway and parking areas across the 2 roll up ends 15 yr warranty, also lap Corner. 1/4 mile back east.
length of the Center property on the new. Best offer. 417-395-4141 or a22
East side. A short driveway area on 207-757-7122.
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the South should be about 40 feet
HUGE
MOVING/FARM
SALE:
wide to provide 4 parking spaces TRACTORS FOR SALE:1972 - 574 Thursday - Saturday, 8 miles south
and the longer driveway in front of IHC tractor, blade, brush hog, 2 large of Virginia, 12 west of Rich Hill. Farm
the complex should be about 90 feet bale hay stingers and harrow. 1953 stuff, tools, tons of new and designer
to expand the larger parking area CA Allis Chalmer with continental kid’s & women’s clothes, chickens,
by 2 more spaces, one to provide belly mound mower. Call 660-492- guineas, goats, Brush Hog, furnihandicapped parking. That space 3977, 816-810-7123.
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will be located in front of complex
B. It must be 21 feet wide and ap- WHEAT
STRAW:Small
square GARAGE /MOVING SALE: 500
proximately 21 feet long. A sidewalk bales, wire tied. Nevada, Mo. $2.75 West Mill, Butler. b
4 foot wide should extend along the per bale. 417-448-4297.
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parking space to the front of the mail
MOVING SALE:Appliances, furboxes to provide handicapped ac- FOR SALE: JD FB 2170,grain drill, niture, toys, collectibles, books,
cessibility there. The concrete base 21 hole, $700. 913-795-2820. 2b22 clothes. 806 N. Poplar, Appleton
for the handicapped areas should
City, Mo. July 24-25, 8:30-? a
be at least 6 inches deep and have FOR SALE: Rhino SP-15, bat wing
#4 rebar every 18 inches. All other rotary mower, lots of new parts
parking spaces are to be gravel. The $4500. 913-795-2820.
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new driveway areas should have 15”
concrete culverts with sloped ends. FOR SALE: Big bale hay, shedded,
The larger driveway area must have 70-80 $10 each. 660-643-7468. FOR RENT:1 bedroom apt. Archie
a swale across the front (West) side Hume area. a
Senior Housing. Elderly, disabled
extending to the North ditch with a
or handicapped may apply. Equal
gentle slope to provide water runoff. FOR SALE: Big bales Red Clover Housing Opportunity. “This institution
The swale slope sides should be a mixed hay. 660-267-3356.
2a22 is an equal opportunity provider and
max of 12:1. The swale on the smallemployer. EEOE 1womz
er driveway should slope South. The FOR SALE: 12 Fall calving cows,
ditch side slope should be a mini- Angus mixed 660-492-2731 or 660- 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT: Nicely
mum of 3:1 with 4:1 or 6:1 preferred. 598-2006.
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furnished or unfurnished. Pool, rec
The ditch depth must not exceed
room & laundry. Free cable/HBO,
the depth of the State’s ditch on the FOR SALE: 786 IH w/cab, a/c, 3250 water & trash. Short leases availNorth side of the property along U hrs. 2 wd, loader w/bucket & spike. able. $150 security deposit. No pets!
Highway. If you have any questions $15,000. 660-679-8769.
2a22 In Nevada. Starting at $290. 417about these projects, please contact
667-2633.
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Jim Bartlett, 660-832-4435, or me HAY FOR SALE: Orchard & Clover,
660-832-4124. Please submit your small square & large round bales. APPLICATION FOR ELDERLY: 2/3
bid by August 7, 2009. Success- 660-643-7401.
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bdrm units at Pleasanton Housing
ful bidders should provide proof of
Authority, 902 Palm, Pleasanton,
license and insurance before be- BALLARD FEED SALE: Hydraulic KS, 913-352-6289, screening is reginning a project. Please submit Oil, 5 gal. bucket, reg. price $30, quired. 2&4eowz
your bid to: A. Sue Cain, Site Man- sale price $26. Antifreeze, 1 gal.,
ager, RR #1,Box 183, Rich Hill, MO reg. $10, sale $7. Cattle Grazer Fly FOR LEASE: Palace Office Build64779. 2b15
Mineral, buy 4 get 1 free. 816-297- ing, up to 3600 sq. ft. office space.
4447.
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North East Corner Square. Contact
FOR SALE: Storage building, 6’x8’,
Julie Kyser-Varns, Western MO Rewood, barn type, shingled roof, on CORNER HARDWARE HAS BULK alty, 660-424-0554. z
runners $290. Rich Hill, Mo. 322 N. TURNIP SEED. 5 lb. bags available.
7th. Leave note/message.
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Corner Hardware, 107 W. Ohio, But- APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Appleler, 660-679-4481. b
ton City Senior Citizens Housing
15% OFF ALL appliances PLUS no
has attractive and spacious onepayments, no interest for 12 months FOR SALE:Used parts, for tractors, bedroom apartments. Utilities are inOR free delivery. Extra 5% off all ap- combines and other farm machinery. cluded (electricity at some). Cable is
pliances with Sears card. 50% off Austin Salvage, Butler, Mo. 660- furnished. Laundry facilities on site.
mattresses AND free delivery PLUS 679-4080. Let phone ring several Rent starting at $255. For age 58
use your Sears card and choose ex- times, please!
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plus. For more information, call 660tra 10% off OR no payments, no in476-2443. EHO. 1&3womz
terest for 12 months. YOUR SEARS
HOMETOWN STORE 104 S. SunFOR RENT: Nice 2 bedroom apartAuctions, Garage & Yard Sales,
set Drive, Butler, MO. 64730. b
ment. $395 month, good location.
Rummage Sales
No pets, deposit & references reSPECIAL OF THE WEEK: Hawaiquired. 660-624-0467.
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ian Wedding Cake at Tea & Thee WANTED: items for consignment
Tea Room, West Side of the Historic auction to be held Wednesday, Au- FOR RENT in Butler, 2 bedroom,
Butler Square.
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gust 5th, 6 pm, N.E. corner of 69 ch/ca, washer/dryer hookup. Close
Hwy at LaCygne exit. Contact Jerry to square. No pets, references reSPECIALTY OF THE WEEK: “South- Chambers, 913-620-5096
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quired, $375 per month, w/$300
ern Comfort Pork Sandwich” at Tea
deposit. 105 E. Ft. Scott, 816-297& Thee Tea Room, West Side of the SELLING EVERYTHING! Come 2859.
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Historic Butler Square.
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inside. Golf cart trailers, tools, hardware, home improvement, camping FOR RENT: 1 bedroom furnished
ARTS & CRAFTS BOOTHS wanted equipment, appliances, furniture, mobile home. New stove, refrigerafor the Hume Fair, Hume, MO Call collectibles, antiques, home decor. tor, washer & dryer. Air conditioned,
660-643-7637 or 7180.
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Bet we have it! Passaic exit, left at $350 rent, $200 deposit. 660-679Jiffy Break. Monday-Friday, 9-5 or by 4490.
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IF YOU USED THE ANTIBIOTIC appointment 816-665-5002, Trisha.
DRUG LEVAQUIN and suffered
FOR RENT: Like new country home
a tendon rupture, you may be en- AUSTIN BAPTIST COMMUNITY on 1/2 acre lot, carport, 2 covered
titled to compensation. Call Attorney SWAP MEET: Over 100 venders, decks, 12 miles south of Butler,
Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727. Saturday, July 25, 10 am - 6 pm.
$795/month. 816-246-6353. 4b8
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SIDEWALK SALE: July 25th - 26th. FOR RENT: Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath
NOTICE:Protect what you have with Extra 10% off clearance prices (5% house, $575/mo. No Pets. Deposit &
insurance from
COOK INSUR- off Home Electronics) - this discount references required. 660-624-0467.
ANCE
Agency, Inc.
660- is not valid with the extra 5% off
679-6188
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with Sears card being offered with FOR RENT IN RICH HILL: 3 bedHome Appliances. YOUR SEARS room, 3 bath, $500 per month, $500
MARJ’S STATUARY:New supply, HOMETOWN STORE 104 S. Sun- deposit. 913-742-2201.
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unique. Fountains, pumps, gazing set Drive, Butler, MO. 64730. b
balls. Open 10 a.m. 71 Hwy. 3 miles
FOR RENT MOBILE HOME: In
North Adrian 1/8 East 816-297- SAVE ON ALL APPLIANCES and Country, approx. 1200 ft floor space,
2838.
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get an extra 10% off all sale prices 2 bedroom, 2 bath, ca/ch, no pets.
PLUS no payments, no interest for 660-200-5627, 660-679-5728.2b15
12 months OR free delivery. No
payments, no interest until February WANTED TO RENT: Home in
2010 on total tractor or snowthrow- country in Linn County. Call 913er purchase over $299 with Sears 530-6277, ask for Mark. (Have well
LIMOUSIN BULLS:Blacks and Reds, card. 5% instant savings OR no trained small dog). 2b15
Limousin females bred & open, Dou- payments, no interest for 12 months
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on total home electronics purchase HOUSE FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 2
over $399. 50% off mattresses AND 1/2 bath, fenced yard, basement in
CORN FED BUFFALO OR ELK free delivery PLUS use your Sears Archie, MO $500 month plus deposMEAT: Sold by pound, 1/4, 1/2 or card and choose extra 10% off OR it. 417-880-0655. 2b22
whole, Also $50 or $75 bundles. no payments, no interest for 12
Call for hours and directions. Scott months. YOUR SEARS HOME- FOR RENT: Affordable 2 -3 bedFarms, 660-476-5843, Appleton TOWN STORE
104 S. Sunset room houses in Adrian. Close to
City.
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Drive, Butler, MO. 64730.
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downtown businesses & school.
Appliances provided, storage. RefREGISTERED ANGUS BULLS, 18 GARAGE SALE: 7 am Friday, July erences check 816-297-2035 - 816months old, low birth weight, very 24. 506 N. Havannah, exercise 738-4995.
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gentle. 660-679-1382.
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equipment, computer monitor. Teen
clothes, shoes & purses. Book APARTMENTS FOR RENT: From
GOATS MILK and cows milk417- shelves for girl’s room. Rocking $275 to $350. No pets, one year
395-4983. 4b1
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(7) Farm & Garden
(9) Rentals
(8) Sales
(6) Animals &
Services
POULTRY LITTER FOR SALE: Delivered to your farm. Call for pricing. 417-425-8995, 448-4988, 4250208.
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GARAGE SALE: Multi family, 211 W.
Ft. Scott, Thursday & Friday, July 23
& 24, 7 am - ? Plus size clothing &
lots of stuff.
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FOR RENT: 400 W. Pine, $695.00
rent $695, deposit, 3 bedroom, 3
bath, 2 car garage. no pets, one yr.
lease. , 660-679-6141
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PUREBRED CHICKS:And fancy
bantams and cochin chicks, $1 to $2
each. Ducklings $3.50 each, goslings $8 each. 417-944-2268, 417448-4532 or 417-448-4378. 4a1
YARD SALE: Friday & Saturday, 7
am - ? 3 miles east of Appleton City
on A Hwy. Maternity, clothes, baby
clothes & furniture, fresh produce.
FOR RENT: 2 possibly 3 bedroom,
detached garage, basement, fenced
back yard, $475. rent and $475 deposit. No pets, 1 yr. lease, 506 W. Ft.
Scott, Butler. 660-679-6141
AKC LAB PUP:9 weeks, 1 yellow
male left, farm raised, first shots,
wormed, sire excellent hunting dog,
$250. 660-693-2323 or 660-3513a15
Services, Insurance, Loans & Investments 5068.
BARN SALE: Scrubs, women’s &
boy’s clothes, DVDs video games
& consoles, books, fishing lures,
toys, CDs whiskey decanters, much
more. Saturday, July 25, 8-2. 1 mile
south of Linn Valley 913-757-6664.
FOR RENT OR SALE: 401 W. Ft.
Scott, Butler, 2 bath, 3 bedroom, detached garage, no pets, 1 yr. lease
$650 rent $650 dep. 660-679-6141.
Owner/Broker
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WASHERS, DRYERS, STOVES
FOR RENT: Commercial, buildings AND REFRIGERATORS: Rebuilt,
in Butler, 901 Orange and 1 E. Da- $98 and up, three year guarantee,
kota. 660-679-6141.b
same day delivery. All credit cards
accepted. 10% cash discount, open
FOR RENT: Nice 3 bedroom, stove, late 7 days, www.KcAppliance.com
refrigerator, attached garage, $550, Brien’s Appliance Inc., 13400 S. US
no pets, references, deposit, 1 year Highway 71, Grandview, MO 64030,
lease, 204 South Austin, Butler. 660- 816-763-3352.
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200-5388.
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USED HEALTH CARE EQUIP2 BEDROOM HOUSES FOR RENT: MENT, Clean, Good Condition items
Rent and deposit in Butler. 660-525- at affordable discounted prices.
3171.
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Shower Chairs, Self Standing Commodes, Raised Toilet Seats, Canes,
FOR RENT OR SALE:2 bedroom Crutches,
Walkers,
Aluminum
house in Rich Hill. Leave message Reacher Grabber, Wheelchairs and
660-679-3419.
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more. If you’re household budget is
stretched, check with “This-N-That
L&L MINI STORAGE:Units available Sales Butler, Mo. 660-679-7748.
starting at $25. 660-679-0030.z
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For Sale
ZERO DOWN PAYMENT: If you own
your land. 0% interest construction
loans and easy financing. Call 877688-4437.
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LOWWWWW DOWN PAYMENT:
Silver Key land home financing
available 2 1/2% down payment.
Call for details. Save thousands.
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FIXER UPPER HOMES with 20%
equity, you need 10% down. Must
Qualify, 816-293-2643.
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WE WILL MAKE AN OFFER on your
home today! Call Duane or Karin,
816-293-2643.
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HOUSE FOR SALE:Corner of 18
Hwy. and Mulberry, Adrian. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, basement, 2 car garage, central heat, air, $145,00. 816297-4386.
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FOR SALE: 80 Acres S. of Hume,
good fence, spring fed pond, $1500
per acre. Lot in Rich Hill,small 2
story barn $7500. 660-679-5703.
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HOUSE FOR SALE:2 bdrm, garage,
shed, fenced yard, close to square.
308 E. Dakota, Butler. $25,000. 660424-0969, 660-424-9364.
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14x80 MOBILE HOME, 3 bedroom,
2 bath set-up in El Dorado. Needs
some work, must sell. $2200, OBO.
660-598-2204 or 660-492-2693.
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HOUSE FOR SALE: Adrian, owner
finance, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, large living room & kitchen, patio, attached
garage, 816-297-2971, 660-4240020.
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FOR SALE:Must Sell, 4 unit apt.
house 213 S. Mechanic, good foundation and wiring needs roof and
lots of cosmetics, make offer. 660200-5805 b
(11) Recreational
For Sale
Boats, Motorcycles,
Motor Homes, Aviation
FOR SALE: 16’ and 18’ van, good
condition, make offer. 660-2005805.
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WANTED:Dead or alive. Used 4
wheelers, 3 wheelers, dirt bikes,
street bikes and ATVs, no key or title
needed. 816-217-8542, 816-3805161, anytime.
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GOLF CARTS FOR SALE: Electric
& gas powered, prices starting at
$1650. Xtreme Mini Trucks, Rich
Hill, Mo. 417-321-1592.
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1982 29 FOOT ELDORADO 5TH
WHEEL: $1500. 660-679-5251.
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FOR SALE:Ruger #1V, 22-250, like
new, including box and papers; 1985
Model scope ammo case. 816-8626311.
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FOR SALE: 14’ Flat bottom boat,
Generation III Spirit, $300. 913-7317758.
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2004 GEAR BOX RED REV. Model
335, fifth wheel or gooseneck (included) Toy hauler. Most options,
including Onan generator. Big beds,
big shower. Jack Zink Motors, Appleton City (by Dollar General) 660476-2512.
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CAMPERS: Several bumper pull
trailers, most under $6,000. this
month only. Jack Zink Motors (by
Dollar General) Appleton City. 660476-2512.
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POPUP CAMPER FOR SALE: 2008
Flagstaff Camper by Forest River. 8
ft. pulls out to over 17 ft, sleeps 6,
equipped with all standard features.
Only used once, stored inside, new
at $5,832, will sell for $4,800. Call
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Anything you might want to sell
FOR SALE: Butcher hogs delivered
to locker of your choice. Also, Alfalfa
Hay
816-657-4426 or 816-6572679.
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HEDGE POST FOR SALE: 660925-3302. Corners lines & corrals
on hedge posts.
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BUTCHER BEEF FOR SALE: Contact Neale Oerke at Diamond O
Feedyard, 660-679-6885.
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USED APPLIANCES, Washers/Dryers, Refrigerators: Del’s Adrian Appliance, 56 E. Main, 816-297-2228.
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COME LOOK AT OUR NEW LINE
of Samsang LCD TVs. We carry all
major brands. Come into Del’s Adrian Appliance, 56 E. Main, 816-2972228.
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FOR SALE: New double section
mfg’d homes starting at $39,950
and you may qualify for up to $8000
homebuyer tax credit. Contact Rainbow Homes LLC, 311th & 69 Hwy.,
Louisburg, KS. 913-244-4203.
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FOR SALE: 300 gallon water tanks,
$80 each, cash only. 407 West Vine,
Butler. 660-679-5929 & Hume 660643-7431. Leave message. 8b8
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER: PW, PL, PS, tilt steering, cruise,
am/fm cassette, 7 passenger. High
mileage $1700. Leave message,
816-297-4466 or 913-461-4587.
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2006 CHEVY UPLANDER LT:
52,000 miles, $10,900 OBO. 660679-3210.
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2004 ALERO:27 mpg, new tires, automatic, remote start, keyless entry,
tinted windows, rear spoiler, four
doors, $5500. 417-448-4297. 2a22
directors whose terms are expiring:
and
(2) Any and all other matters of
whatsoever nature and character that
may properly come before the meeting.
Butler Enterprises, Inc.
Joe W. Ghere, President
Robert G. Hatten, Secretary
Dated: July 24, 2009
30-3
In The Circuit Court
Of Bates County, Missouri
Probate Division
FOR SALE: 1985 CASE 580 Super
E backhoe, new battery $12,000.
1985 Ford F8000 dump truck $5000. In the Estate of:
913-352-8494.
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Troy Williamson, Deceased.
Sheila C. Tracy,
FOR SALE: 1999 Hyundai Tiburon, Personal Representative
LUMBER FOR SALE: 2x4, 16 ft, needs transmission, $475 OBO.
@ $3. 2x4 precut, @ $2. 417-395- 660-424-4128.
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Estate No. 08BS-PR00020
4141
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FORD RANGER: 1991 4.0 engine,
Notice of Filing
FRESH CUT HEDGE POST: 660- 5 speed. Extended cab 417-843of Petition for Complete
925-3302.
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4635.
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Settlement and Proposed
Order of Distribution
FOR SALE:Bale spike, heavy duty, NEW YORKER FIFTH AVENUE,
fits on gooseneck ball. New pump, l992, 417-843-4635.b
To all persons interested
$650. 660-424-9143.
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in the estate of Troy
FOR SALE: 1983 FORD 1 ton du- Williamson, Deceased
FOR SALE:Oak coffee table with ally flatbed, 4 speed. Asking $1200.
drop leaves. $100 or best offer. 913- 913-352-6558.
b
You are hereby notified that the
898-2983.
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undersigned Personal Representative
FOR SALE: ‘02 Ford F250, regular will file a Final Settlement and Petition
FOR SALE:Kettle corn equipment, cab, V-10, 4x4, auto, Bramco bale for determination of the persons who
$1200. 816-863-9376.
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bed, heavy brush guard. $12,500. are the successors in interest to the
660-492-0049.
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personal/real property of the decedent
GARAGE SALE: 601 E. Oak, Butand of the extent and character of their
ler. Thursday, 23rd, 7:30 am - 4 pm. FOR SALE: 1998 Chevy C-1500, interest therein and for distribution of
Furniture, dishes, household items, 1/2 ton runs perfect, ac/ps $1500. such property, in the Probate Division
few toys, yard swing and lots more 816-813-2102
b
of the Circuit Court of Bates County,
misc.
a
Missouri, on August 18, 2009, or as
FOR SALE: 2000 Chevy Malibu, may be continued by the Court, and
BUNN COFFEE MAKERS: 5 mod- V-6, automatic, cold air, tinted win- that any objections or exceptions to
els available. Also tea maker adds dows, 133k, nice car $2350. 417- such Final Settlement or Petition or
to any Bunn and replacement de- 395-2699.
b
any item thereof must be in writing and
canters. Come and browse. Town
filed within twenty days after the filing of
Square Hardware & Variety, South FOR SALE: 1998 Dodge Ram 1500, such Final Settlement.
Side Butler Square, 660-679-5832. 4x4, extended cab, 5.9 liter, V-8,
b
looks good, runs good. $3950. 417Harold L. Caskey
395-2699.
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8 N. Delaware, P.O. Box 45
BOXED GREETING CARDS: Town
Butler, Missouri 64370
Square Hardware & Variety, south 2003 DODGE RAM 3/4 TON: Heavy
660-679-4161
side of Butler square. Come & duty, 4 dr, crew cab, auto, 2 wh dr,
Attorney for Estate
browse. 660-679-5832.
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good truck, $5000. 660-925-3362 or
816-714-6556.
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Sheila C. Tracy
FOR SALE: Olympic Arms AR--15,
4903 W. Grace Street
.223 cal. flat-top rifle, 16 inch heavy 1996 MERCURY GRAND MARChicago, Illinois 60641
barrel, tele-scoping stock, four 30 QUIS: Full power, 90K, excellent
773-481-1244
round magazines. New in case. 660- condition, $3,995. 660-925-3362 or
Personal Representative
643-7462.
a
816-714-6556.
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Dates of Publication:
STIHL CHAIN SAWS:Trimmers, 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, July 24, 31, August 7, and 14, 2009
electric & gas powered blowers. 2 door, V-6 Auto, 111 k, $2250. 660Parts and service available. J&E 925-3362 or 816-714-6556.
30-4
Enterprises, 660-598-6725 south of
water tower, Rockville, Mo. z
FOR SALE: 2004 Impala, 4 door,
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE`S SALE
in great shape, asking $3200. Call
HEAVY DUTY RECLINING LIFT 660-227-9241. Leave message.
For default in the payment of debt
CHAIR: On sale now! Furniture City, a
secured by Deed of Trust executed by
Clinton, Mo. 660-885-7088. z
Christopher A. Watson and Shadyia
HOUSE: 803 West Pine, Butler, D. Watson, Husband and Wife, dated
WALLPAPER EXPRESS OUTLET: good location, new foundation, will June 23, 2005, recorded on July 7,
Nevada, Mo. Hwy. 71, West Side. trade for vehicles, tractors, boats, 2005 in Book 841, Page 126, Office of
417-667-3030. New stock arriving guns or whatever. 816-293-5600 or the Recorder of Deeds, Bates County,
daily. Hundreds of $5-$7 d/r in stock. 816-884-6137.
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Missouri, at Butler, the undersigned
Hurry! Unadvertised in-store sales
Successor Trustee will on Monday,
everyday.z
1982 BOX TRUCK FOR SALE: August 17, 2009, at 11:30 a.m. at the
Priced at $1200 OBO. Call 660-525- East Front Door of the Bates County
3171.
b
Courthouse, One North Delaware, in
Butler, Missouri, sell at public vendue to
FOR SALE BY OWNER: 4 bedroom, the highest bidder for cash:
COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY: 660- 2 bath, 2000 sq. ft. Newly remodAll of the North 110.00 feet of
679-3951.
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eled, $60,000. in Butler. 660-525Lot 263 and the East 26.00 feet
3171.
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of the North 110.00 feet of Lot
WANTED:Used appliances, dead
262 in the original town, now
or alive. Mike’s Appliance, 660-679- FOR SALE: 2002 Ford Focus, SE,
city of Adrian, Bates County,
4894.
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$2400. 119k, green w/grey inteMissouri. Subject to any existing
rior. Nice car. Drexel, Mo. 785-418easements thereon, if any,
BUYING: Gold & Silver, watches, 2627.
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to satisfy said debt and costs.
sterling silver, flatware, antique jewelry, diamonds, coins, paying top SEATS! SEATS! SEATS!Conversion
Martin, Leigh, Laws & Fritzlen, P.C.
price. Golden Classics Jewelry. 816- take off parts, pickup bed, tailgates,
Successor Trustee
380-6325z
wheel and tires, 16 inch wheels and
Robert M. Swiss,
duals. Store open one block West of
Assistant Secretary
BED BREAKFAST AND BOUTIQUE: Casey’s in Appleton City, Wednes(816) 221-1430
Open 60 night 200 weekly, Passaic day and Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cell
www.mllfpc.com
exit, left at Jiffy Break, 1st drive on 660-492-3786. Phone 660-476(Watson, 5045.687)
left. 816-665-5002. Trish and Steve 5342. 1&3womz
for reservation.
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MARTIN, LEIGH, LAWS &
FRITZLEN, P.C., AS SUCCESSOR
FROM PAGE 12
AUSTIN BAPTIST COMMUNITY
TRUSTEE, IS ATTEMPTING TO
SWAP MEET: Over 100 venders,
COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY
FOSTER RETIREMENT
Saturday, July 25, 10 am - 6 pm.
INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE
CENTER, INC.
b
USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
PO BOX 33
FOSTER,
MO
64745
FOR SALE: 4 - 16” all weather tires,
30-4
JULY 10, 2009
hardly used, $80; PS 2’ deck with
Butler Police
controller, like new $50; 2 year old
The Foster Retirement Center, Inc.
peekapoo, AKC registered, up to
date on all shots and meds, house- would like to request bids for a driveway
trained, $580. cash only. 816-255- project.
We want to replace and expand
Call 24 hours a day
5305.
a
the ditch, driveway and parking areas
15% OFF ALL appliances PLUS no across the length of the Center property
payments, no interest for 12 months on the East side. A short driveway
OR free delivery. Extra 5% off all area on the South should be about 40
To give information on
appliances with Sears card. YOUR feet wide to provide 4 parking spaces
suspected drug or
SEARS HOMETOWN STORE 104 and the longer driveway in front of
S. Sunset Drive, Butler, MO. 64730. the complex should be about 90 feet
any
other
criminal activity
to expand the larger parking area
b
by 2 more spaces, one to provide
3 MODELS:Oreck sweepers. Car- handicapped parking. That space will
pet cleaners for rent. Come browse. be located in front of complex B. It must
Town Square Hardware & Variety, be 21 feet wide and approximately 21
South Side Historic Butler Square, feet long. A sidewalk 4 foot wide should
extend along the parking space to
660-679-5832.
b
the front of the mail boxes to provide
WE HAVE CANNING JARS & LIDS handicapped accessibility there. The
in stock. Corner Hardware, 107 W. concrete base for the handicapped
areas should be at least 6 inches deep
Ohio, 660-679-4481.
b
and have #4 rebar every 18 inches. All
YES:We buy, sell and trade antiques other parking spaces are to be gravel.
and collectibles. The Dusty Attic, The new driveway areas should have
813 North Orange, Butler, Missouri. 15” concrete culverts with sloped ends.
The larger driveway area must
660-679-9911. Open 10 a.m. - 5
have a swale across the front (West)
p.m. everyday.
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side extending to the North ditch with
a gentle slope to provide water runoff.
The swale slope sides should be a
max of 12:1. The swale on the smaller
WANTED:Junk or abandoned cars, driveway should slope South. The ditch
trucks, buses, scrap metal piles, alu- side slope should be a minimum of
minum, copper, radiators, aluminum 3:1 with 4:1 or 6:1 preferred. The ditch
wheels. 660-643-7320, cell 660- depth must not exceed the depth of the
State’s ditch on the North side of the
679-1223.
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property along U Highway.
If you have any questions about
REFLEX SPRAY-IN BEDLINERS:
Best appearance, most flexible, these projects, please contact Jim
don’t pay dealer’s markup. Call Joe Bartlett, 660-832-4435, or me 660-8324124. Please submit your bid by August
816-250-2462.
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7, 2009. Successful bidders should
LOOKING FOR A REBUILDER? provide proof of license and insurance
Call Bill Marr at Bill Marr Motors, before beginning a project.
Please submit your bid to: A. Sue
660-679-3424.
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Cain, Site Manager, RR #1,Box 183,
WANTING JUNK CARS, trucks, Rich Hill, MO 64779.
farm machinery, Buses, motor29-2
homes, large scrap piles, radiators
and catalytic converters. 660-643Butler Enterprises, Inc.
7320, 660-679-1223 cell.
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Notice of Annual Meeting of
Shareholders
FOR SALE: 2 cloth bucket seats for
pickup or van. Also, center console
Notice is hereby given that the
$200. 660-679-5125 or 660-679Annual Meeting of Shareholders of
4490.
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Butler Enterprises, Inc., will be held at
LOOKING FOR THAT PERFECT Dr. R.G. Hatten’s office, 30 N. Delaware
CAR: Call Richard McLain at Max St., Butler, Missouri, on Monday,
Motors. I will help you find it. 660- August 10, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at which
meeting the following matters may be
679-6567.
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considered and voted upon, to-wit:
(1) The election of two directors for
a term of three years, to replace those
(13) Miscellaneous
TIPS Hotline
200-2000
(14) Automotive
Bates Countians
send 63 to the pool!
The need was there and
Bates County citizens, businesses and organizations responded by donating money
to buy 63 season pools passes
for the Bates County Youth
Advocacy Council’s Pool
Pals Program.
“We were more than a little worried,” stated Kris Jenkins, president of the BCYAC. “Donations were very
slow and we had a long list of
kids. But people responded
and in the end we were able
to match the number of children we sent last year.” The
program, in its third year, has
purchased a total of 168 season passes.
BCYAC matches donors
with kids on a list given to
the by the Butler schools and
other organizations. “The list
has a variety of kids on it,”
said Jenkins. “Some have
financial need, some have
needs for socialization and
others have health problems
that swimming can help.”
This year 43 of the children
were new recipients. “We
always have a few repeats,”
added Jenkins, “but we try to
be fair.”
BCYAC asks the children
to write a thank you to their
donor and then these are forwarded with a certificate of
appreciation. “The letters
range from heart tuggers to
funny to cute,” said Jenkins.
One note simply stated, “Dear
Citizens of Butler. Thank you
for making it possible for me
to get a pool pass. I am so
thankful for that. I love going to the pool and now you
made it possible for me. You
are great!”
Another child drew a picture of the big yellow slide
at the pool and said, “I have
only been to the pool once
and I was too little to go
down the slide. This year I
am going to wear it out!”
Parents who are contacted
range from speechless with
surprise and disbelief to tearful because they had never
been able to pay to send their
children to the pool. One
mother said, “I am a divorced
Mom with two jobs and I
didn’t have the money for
this. Every summer they beg
me to take them, buy passes.
Now, I can just smile and
say, ‘Do you want to go to
the pool?’ Thanks so much.”
Jenkins remarked, “There
are many people who we
need to thank for their generosity, but a special thanks to
KMAM/KMOE. When they
heard how short we were on
funds, they took this on as
a special project, informed
their listeners of the need and
challenged them to donate.”
Jenkins added that this is
just another example of how
small communities pull together to do good things.
University of Missouri Extension Programs are Open
to All
News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, July 24, 2009
15
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Dull and boring?
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From the Scriptures:
Cease to do
evil, learn to do good; seek justice, rebuke the
oppressor.—Isaiah 1:16-17.
•Editorial Comment
Unfortunately, this is
the way it is!
W
alter Cronkite was among the very
prominent in name identity of notable
people in the world, past and present.
The beloved, respected former CBS Evening News anchor died last week at the age
of 92. He will forever be remembered for his
straightforward, no nonsense delivery of the
day’s events.
Unfortunately Cronkite retired this key
post prematurely in 1981, leaving a void in
the anchor chair that hasn’t as yet, nor likely
will ever be, adequately filled in the future.
It has been speculated his departure
stemmed from a growing preference for
“fluff” stories as opposed to Cronkite’s hard
news signature. Unfortunately this trend has
taken over all forms of media today.
One example of unnecessary fluff (and
we preface this comment fully realizing we
should be more concerned about doing a better job on the local news front than criticizing
others in this field) is a recent edition of the
Kansas City Star which devoted most of two
pages on how to choose the correct sunglasses to flatter the shape of your face.
Likewise area television news today is
jammed with more weather interruptions
than actual news and anchors waste precious
air time with personal tid-bits of absolutely
no consequence.
Unfortunately, this is the way it is.
Of Cronkite, Betty Winfield, University of
Missouri Curators’ Professor in Journalism
aplty observed, “Television and media are so
different than when Cronkite was on-air; in
his era, people put aside time for the news...
it was an event. Today, we have 24-hour,
nonstop news with many different anchors
and journalists. In Cronkite’s era, there were
only a few choices. When he spoke, people
weren’t bored, they were engaged.
“Unlike the anchors of today, Cronkite
didn’t try to be posh or suave. He strictly
reported the news. It was easy for people to
trust him because he wasn’t blow-dried and
overly made-up. No matter how bad the situation was, he always provided reassurance
for the country.”
We also glory in another comment on Walter Cronkite by Prof. Winfield: “People could
identify and trust Cronkite because he looked
like an ordinary person. He received opposition from politicians and administrators, but
he refused to be censored.”
Fisher, Pearce involved
in law aiding veterans
Jefferson City • Governor Nixon has signed a bill that
provides help to Missouri military families and veterans
and will go into effect on August 28, 2009.
House Bill 427, supported by Representative Barney Fisher (R-Richards) and handled by Senator David
Pearce (R-Warrensburg) in the Senate had overwhelming support with a 33-1 vote in the Senate and only 7 no
votes in the House.
There are several provisions in the new law including:
• A requirement that in-state college tuition will continue for military dependents even if the military member
is re-assigned outside Missouri and the student remains
N
ow along comes a guy who
is not known for being
drugged out of his gourd;
hasn’t appeared before a judge;
doesn’t carouse or get into bar
brawls; doesn’t carry a gun or beat
up on his wife; doesn’t molest children; doesn’t raise killer animals;
doesn’t mistreat anyone, for that
matter,
He’s law-abiding, helps others
achieve while being tops in the sport
he loves and has played for years—
all in his trademark quiet, unassuming manner.
SOUNDS LIKE a pretty dull
and boring person, at least by the
demented standards of many who
revere the thug element so prevalent
among today’s sports/entertainment
celebrities.
You’re well ahead of me because
I’m sure you know it’s Kansas City
golfer Tom Watson to whom I’m referring. Watson, a “young” 59, was
much in the news last week while
Xpressions
C.A. Moore
on the verge of winning the British
Open for the sixth time.
He was a sentimental and highly
respected favorite, but fell short on
his final putt. But he took his defeat
like a man...no alibis other than
admitting his unfortunate miscue, no
shifting of responsibility.
SO SHOULD Watson be elevated to the status of role model?
Deservedly so—considering his
many accomplishments both on
and off the golf course. But most
importantly because the name Tom
Watson says it all!
****
Again we hear from friend and
frequent contributor to the News
Xpress, Pat (Johnson) Cross up KC
way. She notes she accidently ran
across a Butler Memorial Hospital
bill for her maternal grandmother
Blanch Ellen Nebelsick, admitted
and dismissed Oct. 11, 1932:
•Hospital services $32.75
•Operating room $7.50
•Medication/dressings $1.65
•Total bill $41.90
“How’s them prices?” Johnson
quips.
Unbelieveable...$41.90 would
hardly pay for a couple of Band
Aids now.
****
UMMMM-GOOD! Yes, there
will be the annual Bates County Barbecue Championship sponsored by
the Butler Police Association. Dates
are Aug. 28 and 29 at the fairgrounds.
As the time draws nearer there will
be more information.
****
Speaking of dates, the minimum
wage will increase 70 cents to $7.25
per hour this Friday, July 24.
Native prairie aglow from above
W
hat’s not to like? Cool
weather in July, even with
occasional showers, makes
for pleasant flying, although we did
have to dodge some thunderstorms
associated with the fronts. A few
trips had to be cancelled as a consequence.
Visitors this week included Don
and Martha Lawton, up in their Beech
Bonanza F33A, David Underwood
and Cynthia Lyons, down from
Naperville, Ill., in their Extra 200,
and Dr. Ed Christophersen, in from
Olathe in his Piper Archer. Also visiting were a Piper J-3, a Piper Arrow,
a Beech Baron 58 twin and a Cesswa
182.
Locally, Mitch Grainger flew
his Weatherby spray plane, the SkyDive Cessna 182s were busy hauling
jumpers over the weekend, Matthew
Blue
Yonder
LeRoy Cook
Golden made an unaided circuit of
the field in a Cessna 150 and I flew
some photo missions in a Cessna 150.
Jim and Diane Ferguson flew their
Cessna Skylane to Atchison, Kansas
and David Mount took a Cessna 150
to Clinton.
This coming Sunday morning
marks the regular meeting of the
Fliars Club, which is tasked with
determining an appropriate course
of action for flying fellowship. All
airheads are summoned to assemble
at 7 on the Butler airport ramp.
When you drive past the native prairie preserve at the north end
of the Butler airport, take a look at
the prominent display of Blazing Star
blooms, tall spikes of red violet at the
south end of the plot. These Liatris
pychnostachya are a tribute to the late
Marvin Keirsey, who worked so hard
to establish wild prairie flowers in the
airport’s vacant corner.
The week’s question was, what
does it mean when a weather report
includes “virga visible to the west?”
Virga is downward-hanging precipitation from a cloud, often not reaching
the ground, from the Greek word
describing “long hair”. It may be accompanied by downdrafts.
For next week, we want to
know what the term “aiming point
markings” means on a runway.
Significant accomplishments for veterans
A
s Chairman of the House
Armed Services Committee,
I have been pleased with the
significant bipartisan accomplishments
the 111th Congress has made for our
veterans and their families. Our Armed
Forces and their families sacrifice a
tremendous amount for this country.
And, we have a moral obligation to
honor them and make sure they have
the resources they need before, during,
and after their service.
In this Congress, one of the House
Armed Services Committee’s finest
achievements on behalf of veterans
was passing H.R. 2647, the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, in the
House of Representatives. This legislation would address our nation’s defense
priorities by restoring our military’s
readiness and addressing quality of life
issues for our service members and their
families. The bill would provide a 3.4
percent pay raise for service members,
strengthen efforts to expand mental
health care for troops, and improve military housing.
Another key component to Congress’s work for veterans has been se-
Ike Skelton
4th Dist. Congressman
curing timely health care funding for the
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA).
In June, the House approved the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and
Transparency Act, authorizing Congress
to approve veterans’ medical care funding one year in advance to better anticipate and meet the demand for veterans’
health care services.
Since January, the House has also
approved legislation to expand and improve VA health care services for the 1.8
million women who have bravely served
our country, voted to increase veterans’
disability payments to reflect cost-ofliving increases, and approved a bill I
introduced that would expand military
retirement and VA disability benefits to
disabled military retirees with less than
20 years of service. Congress has enacted the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that included a measure
that provides tax credits to businesses
hiring veterans and approved a measure
to extend Post-9/11 GI Bill education
benefits to children of members of the
continuously enrolled.
vary Preparedness and Enhancement Commission,
he was able to examine the issues that impact military
members that many civilians don’t think of. “Most Missouri citizens do not experience the turmoil of moving
from state to state on a fairly regular basis like those in
the military. Things like school enrollment, voting, and
residency requirements for in-state college tuition can
become quite a burden. I hope that this new law along
with others put in place in recent years will make their
stay in Missouri a positive experience they will remem-
Armed Forces who die while on active
duty.
As we work to enhance services for
our service men and women, we must
also remember our Armed Forces are
not the only ones who shoulder the burden of war – today, nearly two million
military families are sharing in that burden. So, in February, I introduced and
the House approved a resolution, urging the President to designate 2009 as
the “Year of the Military Family”. By
approving this resolution, we recognize
and uphold the contributions that military families make and encourage the
nation to share its appreciation for the
sacrifices military families give on behalf of our country.
Our nation’s veterans and their families deserve a government that is committed to the same values that they
fought to preserve and a government
that is willing to do whatever it takes
to make this a country that is worthy of
their sacrifices. We cannot forget the
debt we owe those who serve the United
States so nobly. The dedication of our
men and women in uniform makes our
nation strong and keeps us free.
ber.”
The Whiteman Area Leadership Council (WALC),
founded in 2004 to address concerns from the Base Realignment and Closure process, is very supportive of this
legislative effort in Missouri. WALC Chairman Weldon
Brady stated, “We are proud of our legislators across the
state for their overwhelming support of Missouri’s military members and their families. We must continuously
look for ways to improve our state as a place where the
military wants to do business and their people want to
live.”
•R-5 board looking at February election FROM FRONT PAGE
Webinar on the ARRA Stimulus package that the school is
going to receive and it appears the students will be able to
do some positive things with this money.
An A+ Computer Based Learning system will be able
to be paid out of those funds along with technology in the
areas of Title I and Special Ed. The district will be able to
pay for training that will help the teachers meet the needs
of the students. Programs like Accelerated Reader, Study
Island and Response to intervention will be taken care of.
The board report emphasized these are on-time funds and
after the new two years those funds will be gone. Title I
will receive approximately $176,000 and Special Education $241,000.
Stauffacher is also researching if the district can use
Stimulus funds to pay for a 6th grade teacher. “It is important that we keep student/teacher ratios low so that the
student learning takes place at a high level. These funds
are to supplement schools budgets not take the place of local funds, so there may be some confusion that the influx
of money will take care of school financial issues,” Stauffacher said.
Board president Jason Lawrence mentioned the criteria
for selection of Ourstanding School Board by reviewing
the requirements and what other boards do to merit this
award. The board agreed to solicit strategic plans from other districts to provide a model for Butler R-5.
Stauffacher updated the board regarding efforts to remedy the heating and air issues at the elementary building.
It was found that three classrooms that were experiencing
issues had the outside air-intake completely open. This is
believed to be the cause of the comfort level being down.
The district is also ready to install variable frequency drives
on the system as soon as Trane and A&M Mechanical can
determine who is responsible for running wire for the controls.
In other action, the board:
•Accepted the resignation of Karen Green as 5th grade
teacher.
•Hired Julie Lancaster for the 5th grade elementary position.
•Hired David Hug for the fourth section of 6th grade
with the hope that the district could use Stimulus money to
pay for the position for a year or two.
•Hired Rick White as assistant wrestling coach.
•Hired Jason Hopkins as junior high wrestling coach.
16 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, July 24, 2009
Under new ownership
David Strauch is announcing this week his purchase of
the Butler Hometown Pharmacy on Business 71, Butler (11
South Orange St.) Strauch was raised in Butler where he
graduated from high school. He has served the families in
the Appleton City area for over 20 years, being part owner
of Kreisler Country Pharmacy. He is looking forward to
being back in his home town serving the people he has
known all his life.
Activity report from
Bates Co. Sheriff ’s office
Sheriff Chad Anderson
July 12
Commercial burglar alarm:
21 E. Main, Adrian.
Suspicious vehicle: Butler.
Check well being: Z Highway.
Assist MSHP: Vehicle accident, D Highway.
July 13
Suspicious vehicle: E 52
Highway.
July 14
Domestic: 2nd & Oak,
Hume.
July 15
Assist Butler PD: Domestic, East Nursery, Butler.
Assist Butler PD: Open
door, Chestnut and Delaware,
Butler.
Assist MSHP: Vehicle accident, BB Highway.
Assist Butler PD: Cow out,
Ft. Scott, Butler.
Assault: Drexel.
Civil standby: Passaic.
Assist MSHP: Road rage, E
and 71 Highway.
Harassment: 411 Washington, Rockville.
Assist Butler PD: Foot pursuit, 728 Birch, Butler.
Civil standby: 1015 Stirling,
Butler.
Assist DFS: 6001 and
1801.
Alarm: Miami School.
July 16
Animal at large: Park St.,
Rich Hill.
Assist Butler PD: Civil
standby, 728 Birch, Butler.
Check well being: Hume.
Domestic: Butler.
Assist Butler PD: Attempt
to locate, 302 West Dakota,
Butler.
July 17
Disturbance: Amsterdam.
Domestic: 8th and Park,
Rich Hill.
Home of the Week
As the summer season rolls on, another Home of the Week selection has been announced by the Butler Chamber
of Commerce. This is the residence property of Dan and Barbara Weeks at 101 Osage Drive.—Staff photo.
Hume Fair fast approaching
on Wednesday evening, July
29.
Another new event this
year is the talent show to be
held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday,
July 31. We are looking for
all who would like to participate . If anyone would like
to help sponsor any of the
events, please let a fair board
member know. Sponsorships
of businesses and individuals
Don ‘t forget the Hume
Fair is coming up July 28 Aug. 1. Special events will
Fraud: 401 East Cedar, be the Gospel Sing that we
Rich Hill.
would like for you to parAnimal neglect: Amoret.
ticipate in, just let Pastor Ed
Animal at large: Amoret.
Sneed, Pastor Kay Zimmer
Cows out: West 52 High- or Pastor Don Rice know.
way.
This event will take place
Assist RHPD: Overdose,
502 N. 11th, Rich Hill.
•Wednesday, Aug. 12
Check well being: Hume.
July 18
A parent must accompany their child and bring a copy
Assist Adrian PD: Domesof
their child’s birth certificate, immunization records,
tic, 15 West 7th St., Adrian.
proof of residency, social security number, and if posCheck well being: Fayette
sible, school records and credit information.
and Walnut, Rich Hill.
Stranded motorist: H Highway.
Civil standby: 411 Washington, Rockville.
Harassment: 411 Washington, Rockville.
Animal at large: Amsterdam.
Burglary: Adrian.
Cows out: CC Highway.
Assist Butler PD: Traffic
stop, Rice Road, Butler.
Commercial burglar alarm:
Bates County Museum.
July 19
Check well being: Adrian.
Stranded motorist: N of
Adrian, N 71.
Suspicious vehicle: Foster.
Stranded motorist: S 71 and
Miami Creek.
Domestic: 100 West Pine,
Rich Hill.
RICH HILL PD
July 12: Commercial burglar alarm, West Central Ag;
vehicle check, Swopes Drive
In.
July 14: Burglary, 102 West
Park.
C&I driver: 100 E. Walnut.
Suspicious vehicle: Fastrip.
Juvenile: 604 E. Vine.
July 15: Vehicle accident:
Fastrip.
July 17: Check well being:
1205 E. Olive.
Butler R-5 JH/SH 2009-2010
August dates for pick-up of student schedules
and locker assignments
SENIOR ENROLLMENT
Seniors must pick up their schedules in the counselor’s office. At that time, all seniors will complete a survey and briefly
meet with the counselor regarding graduation status and postsecondary plans. Seniors may pick up their schedules between
8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. or between 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
on the following dates:
•Monday, Aug. 3 and Tuesday, Aug. 4
GRADES 8-11 ENROLLMENT ACTIVITIES
The following dates have been scheduled for students in
grades 8-11 to pick up their school schedules and get locker
assignments for the upcoming 2009-2010 school year. Report
to the main office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 11:30
a.m. or between 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on the following
dates*:
•Juniors: Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 5 and 6.
•Sophomores: Friday, Aug. 7.
•Freshmen: Monday, Aug. 10.
•8th Grade: Tuesday, Aug. 11.
*Any student with scheduling conflicts or one who wishes
to change his or her schedule should report to the counselor’s
office immediately after picking up their class schedule in the
main office.
SEVENTH GRADE ORIENTATION
7th grade orientation for students and their parents will be
Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Butler High School
Auditorium. During the orientation, students will receive their
schedules and locker assignments.
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT
New student enrollment takes place in the high school
counselor’s office from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. on the following dates:
•Tuesday, Aug. 11
help us to bring these events
each year for the enjoyment
of all.
Without all of the wonderful support we receive, it
would be impossible to bring
you the Hume Fair each year.
Watch for more information
on the upcoming fair.
HHH
Andy Yarick and Ryan
“Fred” Austin, who are
members of the Nevada Red
Sox AAA Baseball team won
District Championship on
Monday evening at Carthage.
The Red Sox beat Carthage 6
to 4. They will play Saturday,
July 25 in the first round of
the Double Elimination Zone
Tournament at the Springfield Glendale High School,
Springfield, Mo. The winner
will advance onto the State
Championship the following
weekend. Jim Rayburn and
Jason Irwin are the coaches. Several from the Hume
area traveled to Carthage on
Monday evening to enjoy the
game.
Thank you!
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