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Rodeo Royalty 2012 Butler Saddle Club Rodeo Queen Eva Cumpton (right), 16-year-old daughter of Rusty and Diana Cumpton and Angelia Cumpton of Butler, and Princess Micah Patrick, 13, daughter of Michael and Mary Patrick, Adrian, Mo. •••• Other winners: Parade 1st place, Butler Saddle Club flag girls; 2nd The Murray Moo Moos; 3rd Roger and Connie Pruden; Raffle: quarter horse or $300, Cora Adams, Adrian; barrel saddle or $300, Karen Schenker, Adrian. NEWS A difference of opinion is what makes horse racing and missionaries. —Will Rogers COMING SATURDAY... Car Show 4 p.m. Mini NASCAR Race 6 p.m. Wilson Tire Co. parking lot (former Walmart) Free Admission, BBQ, Door Prizes XPRESS Butler, Bates County Missouri 64730 Including Vol. 42 Tax No. 25 81¢ June 22, 2012 n16 PAGES [email protected] Firefighters Challenge sharpens techniques F The News Xpress irefighters from Adrian, Amsterdam and Butler spilled onto the parking lot of Wilson Tire Company (former Walmart) property Saturday, all reporting to training exercises that were designed to update and sharpen their skills—while having fun as well. The routines, known as the First Annual Firefighters Challenge, kept all involved hopping from 9 a.m. to about 1 p.m. Butler Fire Department Deputy Chief Jason Bennett directed the various rounds of timed events that ended with the Butler department ranked first; Adrian second; Amsterdam third. Butler Fire Chief Jim Henry said the placements were close. “There was only six points difference between the competing teams,” he said. •SEE PAGE 3 TWO MEMBERS OF THE ADRIAN fire Department literally jump into their gear in the Firefighters Challenge competition held in Butler. This exercise, “The 2 a.m. Shuffle” required quick response to a fire alarm.—Staff. Rezoning issue placed on hold The News Xpress Mayor Don Malan and the Butler City Council held later than usual at the council meeting Tuesday night. There was lengthy discussion on rezoning a property at 904 West Ft. Scott Street from R-2 single family status to C-3 (commercial) highway. This matter of concern surfaced recently when Allen Hellebuyck learned that a residence he rehabbed for commercial use at that address is classified as residential. A public hearing on that question was included on the agenda. Jim Conley, who with his wife live next door to the Hellebuyck project noted the change to commercial would hike their insurance (via a rider) to from $300-$500 a year. “If we were to sell our house it could not be sold as a residential structure,” Conley said. Several other residents in that block also attended the meeting as did Hellebuyck. City Administrator Mark Arbuthnot referred to the City’s long range comprehensive plan that in- dicates the entire area on West Fort Scott will eventually be rezoned as commercial. The subject of zoning Hellebuyck’s property as commercial might be considered in a “spot zoning” move which is not all that rare, but probably not applicable at this time. Mayor Malan eventually closed the session and the consensus of the council was to go into further research pending a final decision. Said councilman Doug Wix, •SEE PAGE 3 Overwhelmed by Quilt of Valor By Kate Wehlann Salem (Ore.) Leader-Democrat The Quilt of Valor Foundation’s quilts are generally given to veterans wounded - mentally, emotionally or physically - in war; however, the American Combat Veterans of War made an exception for Fred Nolen of Livonia, a long-time psychologist, author and recognized expert on posttraumatic stress disorder. He was awarded a quilt, emblazoned with the U.S. Marine eagle, globe and anchor, on Jan. 26 in San Diego, Calif., for his work with soldiers returning home with trauma. n Nolen is a 1966 graduate of Butler High School and son of Boyce and Jean Nolen, former residents of Butler. “We have what we call the HOW (Honor Our Warriors) program and what we do is select people from across the United Fred Nolen, Livonia, Ore., displays his Quilt of Valor. The former Butlerite was honored for his extensive work with post-traumatic stress.—Submitted. States and determine that they were in the military beforehand and that they were then instrumental in helping these young warriors get to a place of tranquility,” said Bill Rider, president of the ACVOW. “I don’t know anyone that could be more fitting than Dr. Nolen.” Nolen served in the Army stateside between 1970 and 1972. He has written numerous articles and three books. His most recent book, “Combat Trauma” focuses on post-traumatic stress, something that has captured Nolen’s attention since working with •SEE PAGE 3 EDITOR’S NOTE: Because of the upcoming 4th of July holiday, the deadline for the News Xpress July 6 edition will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 2 Emphasis on local workers at Rockville Unified Equine’s Wallis says assertions to the contrary are absolutely false The News Xpress From her office in Wyoming, Sue Wallis, CEO of Unified Equine Missouri LLC, adamantly denied assertions that the firm’s work force would be virtually all Hispanics. “That is absolutely not true, nothing could be further from the truth,” Wallis, a rancher and state legislator said in a phone conversation with the News Xpress. She was directing her displeasure to Cynthia MacPherson, a Mountain Grove attorney who was a key figure in keeping Unified Equine out of her city in March. In last week’s news story, MacPherson predicted Unified Equine would bring in Hispanic workers to what presumably will be a horse slaughter house in Rockville. Wallis said MacPherSue Wallis son’s comments were laced with racial slurs. “It’s long been our policy to give local workers— and veterans—top priority in our search for employees,” she stressed. •••• Last Wednesday citizens in and around Rockville packed the city hall as a show of solidarity for Mayor Dave Moore and the city council who are unanimous•SEE PAGE 3 2 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, June 22, 2012 Name change Views from the past... The Community Thrift Shop is now operating under a new name: “The Old High School Thrift Shop.” it’s the same place, same sale time MondayFriday 1-5 p.m. Donations any time, located on corner of Pine and Havannah Street, Butler. Any questions, call Mary Smith, 679-4980. Hartzler Listening Post Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (Mo-4) Congressional Listening Post scheduled to be in Butler Monday, June 25, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bates County Courthouse. Staff member Shaelyn McClanahan will meet with constituents and report back to the Congresswoman. Chamber meeting Butler Chamber membership noon luncheon Thursday, June 28 at Senior Center. Program by Center’s new director Irene Holt. Indian artifacts Steve Hanson’s Indian artifacts collection will be displayed for four days at Harry S Truman Visitors Center, Warsaw, Mo., June 29-30 and July 1-2. On Saturday, July 30 the Sedalia Archaeological Society will also have displays. Sheriff ’s Office report Communications Officer Blain Baldwin June 11 Check well being, Butler. Check well being, Rich Hill. Speak to officer, Ballard. Vandalism, Adrian. Trespassing, Amsterdam. Speak to officer, Rich Hill. Alarm, Butler. Speak to officer, Rich Hill. Speak to officer, Adrian, Speak to officer, Amsterdam. Civil situation, Butler. Stranded motorist, Butler. Speak to officer, Adrian. June 12 Speak to officer, Butler. Speak to officer, Rockville, re: trespassing. Speak to officer, Rich Hill, re: theft June 10 inside city limits of Rich Hill, no suspect information at time of this report. Agency assist, Archie. Suspicious activity, Rich Hill. Alarm, Adrian. Civil standby, Urich. June 13 Domestic, rural Drexel. Harassment, Rich Hill. Animal neglect, Drexel. Suspicious activity, Passaic, re: traffic stop at Route F and business 71 in Passaic resulting in arrest of driver for careless and imprudent, speeding, driving while suspended and driving while intoxicated. Fire, Rockville. Domestic, Adrian, re: domestic assault in Route 2 area in Urich. Animal neglect, Drexel, re: well being of a horse in the Route 1 area of Drexel. Suspicious activity, Rockville. Theft, Amsterdam. June 14 Prowler, Rich Hill. Disoriented subject, Amsterdam. Miscellaneous, Archie re: subject transported to Bates County Jail from Cass County on a Bates County warrant. Vandalism (mailbox), rural Butler. Property damage, Rich Hill baseball field complex. Civil situation, Drexel. Assault, Rich Hill. Suspicious activity, Drexel. Agency assist, Butler. Agency assist, Adrian. Speak to officer, Rich Hill. Agency assist, Adrian. Animal at large, Rich Hill. Speak to officer, Rich Hill. June 15 Gunshots heard, Urich. C&I, Passaic. Repossession, Rich Hill. Animal at large, Butler. Ambulance request, Butler. Speak to officer, Drexel. Abandon vehicle, Rich Hill. Traffic hazard, Rich Hill. Abandoned vehicle, Rich Hill. C&I, Archie. C&I, Adrian. Property damage/vandalism Urich. Disturbance, rural Butler. June 16 Burglary, Ballard. Speak to officer, Butler. Animal neglect, Drexel. Structure fire, Amoret. Speak to officer, Rich Hill. Speak to officer, Butler. Animal at large, Butler. Extra patrol, Amoret. Check well being, Butler. Disturbance, Amsterdam re: structure fire in Amoret. June 17 Ambulance request, Butler. Fire, Amoret. Theft, Adrian. Lost and found item, Archie. Theft, rural Butler, items stolen included Farmall tractor and various farm related items. Speak to officer, Hume. Harassment, Butler. Harassment, Butler, re: text messages. No charges filed at time of this report. Child custody issue, Amoret. Ambulance request, Adrian. Stranded motorist, Rich Hill. Animal at large, 52 East. Ambulance request, Amsterdam. MVA, Ballard. Theft, Hume. Check well being, Passaic. Child custody issue, Rich Hill. Harassment, Ballard 0589. RICH HILL POLICE DEPARTMENT June 12: Check well being. June 13: Speak to officer. June 15: Open door. June 16: Debris in roadway; fire; fire. Butler Police activity report Lieutenant Randy Beshore June 12 Officers responded to: Medical assist 500 block of South Olive. Theft report 400 block of West Clark. Medical assist 900 block of East Pine. 911 medical assist 600 block of South High. Juvenile report at PD. June13 Officers responded to: Report of nude man in the yard at 10 West Street. Disturbance on the square. Theft report at the pool. 911 hang up at Walmart. Walk in accident report. Alarm Citizens Bank. June 14 Officers responded to: Possible gunshot Oak and Main. Disturbance 100 block of South Havanna. Keep the peace 800 block of Wix Lane. Animal complaint 500 block of West Dakota. June 15 Officers responded to: Medical assist 600 block of East Mill. Disturbance South Park. Medical assist Country Mart. C&I driver South Park. Animal complaint 200 block of South High. June 16 Officers responded to: Well being check Fran Apartments. Disturbance Main and Flo. Disturbance The Filling Station. 911 hand up at city pool. Medical assist 800 block of Grove St. Shoplifting The Dollar Store. Medical assist 400 South Delaware. Vandalism 600 block of Park Lane. June 17 Officers responded to: Assault 500 block of East Mill. Walk in harassment report. Medical assist 200 block of East Pine. C&I driver 600 block of North Main. Keep the peace 200 block of West Vine. Disturbance Walmart parking lot. All aboard! School bus driver Coy Dugger, holding Billy Joe Dugger, with passengers he transported to interdenominational Bible School at the Adrian Methodist Church (about 1946). Row 1 (from left): Bobby Durbin, June Durbin, Robert Sullens, Neil Morrow, Joy Dugger, Sharon Morrow, Dale Lockard, Ronnie Durbin, ?, ?. Row 2: ?, Louanna Paxton Elefson, ?, Donald Dean Black, Bob Beard, Don Durbin, Jim Paxton, Gene Lockard, twins Danny Weeks and Sammy Weeks. Row 3: ?, Fay Lockard Blankenship, ?, Wilma Long, Evalena Jenkins, Sharon Long, Ruetta Beard VanSlyke, June Jenkins Ray, Gertrude Goodbar, ?, Norma Sullins, Ruth Tipton. Note: If you can identify any of the children marked ?, call Dan Weeks at 816-719-8872. 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. Public demonstration of ‘ham’ radio operation Bates County • Despite the Internet, cell phones, email and modern communications, every year whole regions find themselves in the dark. Tornadoes, fires, storms, ice and even the occasional cutting of fiber optic cables leave people without the means to communicate. In these cases, the one consistent service that has never failed has been Amateur Radio. These radio operators, often called “hams” provide backup communications for everything from the American Red Cross to FEMA and even for the International Space Station. Your local “hams” will join with thousands of other Amateur Radio operators showing their emergency capabilities this weekend. Over the past year, the news has been full of reports of ham radio operators providing critical communications during unexpected emergencies in towns across America including the California wildfires, winter storms, tornadoes and other events world-wide. When trouble is brewing, Amateur Radio’s people are often the first to provide rescuers with critical information and communications. On the weekend of June 23-24, the public will have a chance to meet and talk with Bates County’s ham radio operators and see for themselves what the Amateur Radio Service is about as hams across the USA will be holding public demonstrations of emergency communications abilities. This annual event, called “Field Day” is the climax of the week long “Amateur Radio Week” sponsored by the ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio. Using only emergency power supplies, ham operators will construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and backyards around the coun- emergency response agencies and non-emergency community services too, all for free. To learn more about Amateur Radio, go to www.emergency-radio. org. try. Their slogan, “When All Else Fails, Ham Radio Works” is more than just words to the hams as they prove they can send messages in many forms without the use of phone systems, internet or any other infrastructure that can be compromised in a crisis. More than 35,000 amateur radio operators across the country participated in last year’s event. “The fastest way to turn a crisis into a total disaster is to lose communications,” said Allen Pitts of the ARRL. “From the earthquake and tsunami in Japan to tornadoes in Missouri, ham radio provided the most reliable communication networks in the first critical hours of the events. Because ham radios are not dependent on the Internet, cell towers or other infrastructure, they work when nothing else is available. We need nothing between us but air.” In the Adrian area, the Bates County Amateur Radio Club will be demonstrating Amateur Radio at Adrian City Park, near the Antique Tractor Show on June 23-24. They invite the public to come and see ham radio’s new capabilities and learn how to get their own FCC radio license before the next disaster strikes. Amateur Radio is growing in the US. There are now over 700,000 Amateur Radio licensees in the US, and more than 2.5 million around the world. Through the ARRL’s Amateur Radio Emergency Services program, ham volunteers provide both emergency communications for thousands of state and local The public is most cordially invited to come, meet and talk with the hams. See what modern Amateur Radio can do. They can even help you get on the air.–Reported. News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, June 22, 2012 3 •Butler City Council FROM FRONT PAGE we need to go back to the drawing board. •••• City Attorney Addleman presented what was hoped to be a final draft on the nuisance ordinance. However, as one councilman stated, “it (the ordinance) still doesn’t cover all the loopholes.” A few changes/revisions were proposed for Addleman to handle. Presumably all will be ready for official action at the next council meeting. •••• The subject of cats swung back onto the agenda. Peggy Flint, who owns cats, said one of her cats lounges on a cushion on her porch, which has apparently caused concerns of neighbors. Upon making inquiries, she said she was advised she would have to keep her 4 year-old cat on leash. “All my cats are well fed, wormed and have taken their shots.” She added that the current ordinance is unclear and neither the code officer or the police chief were versed in how the ordinance operates and even the city attorney didn’t understand the definitions connected to the ordinance. She said the animal control officer said he would have to pick up the cat as per the ordinance. Councilmen Simons, Burg and Boyd said the cat problem in Butler is ongoing. “We’ve tried to work out these problems in a neighborly fashion,” said Boyd. “There a lot of people who love cats and a like number that does not.” Finally, Flint was told that if her cat has a collar and tag it would not be considered feral and would be free to roam outside without a leash. •••• The council adopted resolution 388 authorizing execution of a general agreement for non-exclusive use of city utility poles with MCC Missouri LLC authorizing the use of city poles (approving Mediacom pole attachment agreement). Councilman Phillips reported complaints directed to him about fireworks being shot late at night Sat- Packed house Saturday evening’s crowd at the Butler Saddle Club rodeo was to capacity and then some. Above is an example...the southeast bleacher section at the fairgrounds.—Staff. urday, June 9 as a finale of the Relay for Life fundraiser. •••• Hank Klumb criticized the lack of an adequate PA system in the council chambers. “I couldn’t hear much of what’s going on—and I’m sitting on the front row.” He also pointed out that Butler is too small to recruit employees for larger industries and therefore emphasis should be placed on trying to attract smaller industries. “Butler-Bates County needs employment,” he declared. “We’re losing two businesses, Bank of America and Thorco. Thorco, for instance is moving its operation to Nevada and Lamar because of lower electricity rates. It looks like to me we’re going backwards instead of moving forward.” He also said inspecting rental properties only, to him is discrimination. “Every house should be inspected.” The already lengthy meeting was adjourned to closed session dealing with a personnel matter, at the request of Simons. EVERYONE INVITED! LET’S SUPPORT OUR LOCAL CANDIDATE! FUNDRAISING DINNER FOR RANDY PIKE Republican Candidate for Missouri State Representative – 126 Friday, June 22 – Butler Senior Center Meet the Candidate at 6:00 p.m. with Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Catered Meal - $15.00 ~ Contributions Accepted RSVP to Winifred Gaston at 660-679-4603 “I look forward to representing our area in Jefferson City and will appreciate everyone’s support leading to the August 7th Primary.” Randy Paid for by Randy Pike for State Representative - 126 District, Treasurer, Jerry King, PO Box 282, Butler, MO 64730 HYPERLINK “mailto:[email protected]”[email protected] Oversized load Firefighters (with a little help from gravity) pulled the Butler FD ladder truck 10 feet in Saturday’s Firefighter’s Challenge held in Butler.—Staff. •Firefighters FROM FRONT PAGE “There was only six points difference between the competing teams,” he said. The 2 a.m. shuffle featured teams roused from army cots by a fire alarm. Participants (in jeans or shorts and t-shirts) had to quickly don their full protective gear including back pack oxygen tanks. There was a 5 point penalty if any were not fully prepared to respond to a fire. “All teams made good showings,” Henry said. The draft race called for firefighters drafting water from a porta tank. Water lob: Directing an arch of water from hoses over a parked vehicle and into buckets. There was also a firefighters’ knot tying contest that concluded with team members pulling by rope a fire truck TIMES RUNNING OUT... Remember... ONCE A BEAR - ALWAYS A BEAR And you can watch the memories of the 125th reunion over and over... The Parade... the Chorus... the Band and the slide show of BHS through the years! Send $8. along with name and address P.O. Box 210, Butler, MO 64730 or make check for $10 and video will be mailed to your home. Checks should be made payable to Butler Alumni Association ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 6-30-2012 (with a little help from gravity) 15 feet and hose rolling competition. “This was a very beneficial event to all,” Henry said and several expressed the hope another challenge could be booked in the near future. At noontime, the Butler Fire Department’s ladies auxiliary served hamburgers, hot dogs and drink to team members. •Nolen FROM FRONT PAGE returning Vietnam veterans. “Combat Trauma” and his other two books, “The Casebook of Dissociative Identity Disorder” and “The Inherited Insanity Delusion” are available for purchase on Amazon or through Professional Development Resources, a company out of Jacksonville, Fla. Nolen said the books were received “very positively” by the mental health community as well as combat veterans and their families. The psychologist spent much of his professional life in Missouri, working in various research facilities and as a faculty member of Columbia College in Columbia, Mo. He began a private practice that lasted between 1978 and 1991. After closing his private practice, he returned to serving on faculties with various mental health organizations and colleges in Indiana and Kentucky. Nolen moved to Orange County after meeting his wife, who owned a farm in the area, on Match.com. He received the call from ACVOW about a week before they presented him with the quilt and he called the award “extremely gratifying.” “He was overwhelmed, as most of our honored are, and Dr. Hawthorne (who personally awarded the quilt) said he was moved to tears,” said Rider. “One of the reasons we do this is because a lot of these people who are out working with our young warriors have never been honored - never been validated as part of a cure for society’s ills, particularly with post-traumatic stress.” Rider understands the impact of post-traumatic stress, both through working with returning veterans and through personal experience. The Vietnam veteran was wounded three times in battle. “I was angry when I came back and most of the time, [returning soldiers] aren’t aware that they’re angry, that they have this feeling inside of them of this anxiety and that they have this adrenaline coursing through their veins,” he said. “It’s quite horrible and it’s not going to be anything that’s diminished in the near future.” Rider called Nolen’s recognition “fitting.” “There is such a thing as vicarious traumatization that occurs with a lot of people who try to help these young warriors and, almost through osmosis, they soak in the trauma through their experience with these young warriors, trying to heal them,” he said. “Dr. Nolen is exemplary of the type of people that we honor and quite frankly, I’m very pleased to know Dr. Nolen.” •Rockville workers FROM FRONT PAGE ly in favor of reopening the facility that for years was a beef processing plant. It’s closing a little over a year ago left approximately 60 employees without jobs to say nothing of a severe blow to the area economy. Wallis says it is Unified Equine’s intent to convert the facility to handle horses for slaughter—as early as September. “We (Unified Equine) have other prospective horse slaughtering plants ‘waiting in the wings’ in Oklahoma, Wyoming and Oregon,” she said. She said the thrust of this venture is to acquire “healthy horses for healthy meat.” She added that horses of poorer quality are processed for zoo diets and pet food. In response to animal rights activists’ claims that it is impossible to process horse meat humanely, Wallis said, “A single shot (which is a U.S. Law) is required, and that’s what we do. Our facility will be designed and managed properly to assure all animals will be handled in a humane manner.” As to how soon will Unified Equine be taking applications for jobs? Wallis said as soon as certain renovations to the building are underway and everything is tied together in purchasing the facility. “We have essentially made the deal,” she assured. 4 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, June 22, 2012 SCENE/PEOPLE Recipes from 1841-1991SOCIAL Bates County Sesquicentennial Cookbook ley HHH MANHATTAN MEAT BALLS Mrs. Clyde Rapp 2 lb. ground meat (all beef or 1/2 pork) chopped onion, green pepper and pars- 1/2 c. bread crumbs 1 or 2 eggs Shape into medium size balls. Brown and place in casserole. Sauce #1: 1/4 to 1/2 c. water 2 Tbs. lemon juice 1- 8 oz. jar grape jelly 1 bottle Chili sauce Sauce #2: 1/2 c. barbecue sauce 1- 8 oz. jar Apricot preserves Choose sauce #1 or sauce #1. Combine ingredients and mix well. Pour over meat. Bake at 350˚ for 30 minutes. HHH GARY’S AUNT DODIE’S SLAW Patty Ford 1 large onion, slice in rings 1 large firm head of cabbage, shredded Put alternate layers of cabbage and onion rings in bowl and press down. Sprinkle 3/4 c. sugar over cabbage and onion. Mix together 1 Tbs. sugar, 1 Tbs. mustard, 1 Tbs. celery seed and 1 1/2 Tbs. salt. Add 1 c. vinegar and bring to boil. Add 1 c. oil and simmer 2 minutes. Pour over slaw and put in refrigerator immediately. Let stand over- night. Good as long as it lasts. HHH OLD SETTLERS BAKED BEANS Connie Itzen Brown the following: 1/2 c. bacon, chopped 1/2 lb. ground beef 1 med. onion, chopped Add & mix: 1 can red kidney beans, drained 1 can pork-n-beans (31 oz.) 1 can baby lima beans Mix, then add to beans: 1/3 c. sugar 1/4 c. ketchup 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/3 c. brown sugar 1/3 c. BBQ sauce 1 tsp. prepared mustard salt & pepper to taste Crock at 350˚ or bake 1 hour. Can be prepared ahead & frozen. HHH BREAKFAST CASSEROLE Lindsey Wainscott Submitted by Etta Sue Fairman 6 or 8 slices white bread cubed 1 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese 5 eggs salt and pepper 1/2 c. Swiss cheese 1/2 c. mushrooms 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 lb. mild sausage 1 tsp. dry mustard Grease 9”x13” pan and cover with bread cubes. Fry sausage and drain. Spread over bread cubes. Add shredded cheese and mushrooms. Combine the milk and seasonings with beaten eggs. Pour over other mixture. Refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350˚ for 40 minutes. HHH cherry cheese pie Marlene Wainscott 1- 9 inch graham cracker crumb crust 1- 14 oz. can Eagle Brand milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1-8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/3 c. lemon juice 1 can cherry pie filling, chilled In large mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Beat in Eagle Brand Milk until smooth. Stir in lemon and vanilla. Pour into crust and chill 3 hours. Top with pie filling. Around Bates County... •Reports of social gatherings, club meetings, events of interest Flag Day celebrated by DAR chapter Harmony Mission Chapter DAR met June 11 for a carry in luncheon at the park in Rich Hill. Twentytwo members and guests were present. After a delicious lunch, the meeting was called to order by Regent Maggie Roberts. After the opening ritual, Marylee Mitchell, Honorary State Regent of Hawaii, installed officers for the next term: Regent Barbara Burch; Vice Regent Sharon Rosendahl; Chaplain, Cindi Mayer; Secretary Grace Bartz; Corresponding Secretary Suzanne Dudley; Treasurer Linda Barr; Registrar Betty Jean Smith; Historian Beverly Pelkey. Sharon read the President General’s message that reminded us of the need for funds to repair the lay lights in the NSDAR library. She also mentioned that Constitution Hall will again be hosting the Teen Tournament and Power Players editions of Jeopardy. The Constitution minute given by Cindi related how voting rights have changed through the years to become more equitable. Lylah Linard’s ancestry report told of Judge John Quick and his adventurous life as a frontiersman. “Happy Birthday” was sung to four members and committee as- signments were announced for the next term. Flag Day was celebrated with a program by Marsha Brelsford that explained the meaning of each of the thirteen folds of the flag. She was ably assisted by Cindi Mayer and Pam Lacy. We were happy to see members who are seldom able to attend because of employment responsibilities. The next meeting is planned for Sept. 10 at the home of Cindi Mayer.–Reported. Ranae, husband Daris, and granddaughter Anna. Appleton City held Fair Festivities throughout the week complete with carnival. Each night held many activities in the park. The weather was nice for all events. Rockville, Schell City, and Walker was blessed with a wonderful rainfall on Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Our neighbors to the north were sadly missed this time. The hot days make it crucial for the crops to get rain soon. Keep seasonable weather in your prayers. Ruth Rapp and Elda Bauer both took falls this week. Nothing broken but spirits. Sore muscles and bruises remind them of the fall. We hope that they will heal quickly and feel much better real soon. Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads. Many family members gathered to celebrate the day. Sheila Fischer and Ruby Stotmeister attended the Missouri District of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Convention in St. Charles, Mo. June 8, 9 and 10; 589 Missouri Synod Lutheran women and pastors were in attendance. The theme of the convention was “Go Fish” taken from the scripture reference from Matthew 4:19: “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make your fishers of men.” The two special mission speakers were Cindy Rodewald who with her husband, Mike and 3 teenage sons, serve in the South Africa Mission field and Cynthia Khan who serves as Director of Cross Cultural Ministries for the Missouri Synod. She resides in Troy, Michigan and the Rodewald’s home congregation is St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Concordia, Mo. During the noon break on Saturday, Ruby was able to visit and have lunch at the near-by Cracker Barrel with Luke and Jessica Walters and their 2-year-old son Noah. Zion Ladies Aid at Prairie City have supported the Walter family during Luke’s four years at Concordia. Lutheran Semenary in St. Louis. It was great to meet and visit with them. Their first pastoral call will be to Wellsville, Mo. Kim Jacobs and Ruby Stotmeister enjoyed a concert by the quarter “Under the Street Lamp” at the Midland Theater in Kansas City on Saturday evening. Bible school benefits Food Pantry, Joplin Congratulations to J.D. Fleischer and Mary Beth, Isaac and Kadence on the birth of a new daughter and sister. Kendall Jaylynn was born Thursday, June 14, 2012 at El Dorado Springs, Mo. She weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and measured 22 1/2 inches long. Best wishes to the happy family. Amanda Jagels and Shawn Stuckey were married this past week in Cozumel. Family members and friends were present to enjoy the exchange of wedding vows in the beautifully scenic area. Congratulations to the happy bride and groom. Happy Birthday to Sherry Shouse, Melody Alexander, Darren Fischer, Heidi Tourtillott, Lorraine Ryser, and Lyle Schenker. Happy Anniversary to Gary and Denise O’Farrell, and Rick and Robin Fleischer. Leroy and Sandra Bracher and Randall and Melanie are happy to have Michelle home for several days from Waterloo, Iowa. Happy Father’s Day Leroy. We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Tony Bock who passed away this week. Funeral services will be held at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City on Tuesday. Our hearts go out to the family. The Amazing Desert Journey Vacation Bible School was a huge success at Zion Lutheran Church this past week. Forty-five children were in attendance. One hundred and three cans and packages of food was donated for the Butler Food Pantry. One hundred and twenty dollars was collected for rebuilding homes that were destroyed in the Joplin tornado last year. Thanks to the artists, tent makers, open markets, nightly meals and everything that made this Bible School so special. See you next year. A large crowd attended the auction held on Saturday at the farm home of Delores Bracher. The farm was sold to a family from the Spruce, Urich area named Clark. They reportedly have six children to fill up that huge farm house. The large old trees provided beautiful shade and cool breezes for those attending. Delores makes her home in Rockville with her daughter Lots of love to lots of fathers Velda Kelley, a tour guide, took Pat Van Horn and Joan Longworth of Butler and a group of people to Mackinac Island. They left Sunday June 10 and returned home Saturday June 16. They went to Holland, Michigan, Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island and upper Michigan to the Locks. They saw a Steel factory on the Canadian side and went through the Gerald Ford museum. Everyone enjoyed a good trip and the beautiful scenery. Last Monday James and Amanda Damon and family and Jim and Sue Damon took two van loads of clothes and things from River of Life Church Rockville to Joplin/Carthage at Guiding Light Ministries. Later James and Amanda Damon and family and Jim and Sue Damon visited Mike and Debra Reynolds. Marvin and Doris Null joined Doris’ former classmates at Ryan’s restaurant in Belton for lunch Thursday. All the children called and wished Happy Father’s Day to Marvin Null Sunday. Dale Hyatt of Glen Burnie, Md., visited his aunt Zella Doane Thursday afternoon. Ray and Ina Mae Thomas, Dianna Silvers and Vickie Fowler attended Allen and Donna Porter’s 50th wedding anniversary Saturday at the Community Bank basement. Phil and Sue Swartz of Topeka, Kan. visited Bonnie Austin Saturday afternoon. Don McKinney of Texas and Shannon Van Horn, Grant and Cody of Mexico, Mo. called and wished Pete Van Horn a Happy Father’s Day. Roy and Wanda Fleischer enjoyed having their family over for dinner Father’s Day. After church Gayla Boyd and Dawn Wix took Joe and Linda Wix to lunch at the Bates County Memorial Hospital. They enjoyed opening gifts Sunday for Father’s Day. Joe Wix enjoyed Father’s Day calls. Dwight and Doris Koehn and Clyde and Vesta Koehn enjoyed eating dinner out Sunday for Father’s Day. Marvin and Doris Null attended Double Branch Christian church. There were 81 present. Tim Hummel had most kids and family present and got grand prize. Roy Dale Keener came from farthest and got grand prize. Bill and Cheryl Cumpton visited Joe and Linda Wix Sunday evening. for reading the News Xpress Weddings... Photo by Crystal McLain-Shade exchange wedding vows March 24 Friends and family gathered on March 24, 2012 to share in the celebration uniting Lynnsey Stirling McLain and Randall Thomas Shade. There ceremony was performed by the Reverend Ronald Dunlap. The 5:30 ceremony was held at Club 1000 in Kansas City, Mo. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard McLain of Butler, Mo. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Shade of Butler, Mo. The bride, escorted by her father, wore an Allure gown consisting of a satin sheath with an ivory lace overlay adorned with embroidery and crystals. Her veil of ivory lace was purchased in Belgium by her grandmother, Davie Anderson, and has been worn by three generations. It was held in place with an antique diamond broach that belonged to the bride’s great-great-great aunt. She accented her dress with purple velvet stilettos. Lynnsey carried a bouquet of white cabbage roses, anemones, purple calla lilies, green spider mums, allium and variegated pitt. The bride’s attendants wore knee length purple strapless dresses with silver jewelry. They carried bouquets similar to the bride. The Maid of Honor was Amanda Dietz, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids included Tara McKee, cousin of the bride, and Amanda Taber, friend of the bride. The flower girl was Basia Bettels and her escort was Chaz Bettels, both friends of the bride. The Best Man was Nathan Tilton, friend of the groom. Groomsmen included Wayne Orr, cousin of the groom, and Brad Conklin, friend of the groom. The ring bearer was Conner Tilton, son of the Best Man. The groomsmen wore grey suits with purple accents and white Chuck Taylor shoes. Ushers for the event were Lee McLain, brother of the bride, and Neil Shade, brother of the groom. They wore grey tuxes with green accents and white Chuck Taylors. The candle lighter was Margo Miller, friend of the bride. The Lord’s Prayer was sung by Lee Ann McKee, aunt of the bride and Jim Mitchell, friend of the bride sang the son “Everything.” The bride’s parents hosted a reception at Club 1000’s Kilo club where guests enjoyed food from Fiorella’s Jack Stack. The wedding cake featured a miniature replica of the bride and groom. DJ Craig Loftis provided music to dance too. The bride and groom departed the event in an antique Roll’s Royce. Following a honeymoon in Key West, Fla., the couple make their home in Olathe, Kan. News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, June 22, 2012 5 SOCIAL SCENE/PEOPLE Garden green beans can be canned, dried, pickled or frozen Hopefully, gardeners will have so many green beans this year they don’t know what to do with them. Don’t worry though; there are many ways that you can preserve green beans so you are eating your garden’s bounty all winter long. “If you’re canning your green beans make sure you are using recipes that were published during or after 1989” said Tammy Roberts of University of Missouri Extension. “Many canning processes changed after that year”. Green beans can only be canned safely in a pressure canner. Quarts should be processed at 11 pounds of pressure for 25 minutes. For those with a weighted gauge canner, process for the same amount of time at 10 pounds of pressure. (For those above 1,000 feet of sea level nothing changes for those using a dial pressure gauge. For a weighted gauge use 15 pounds of pressure for the same time period. (Only the upper northwest corner of Bates County is above 1,000 feet.) “An important thing to remember when freezing your green beans is that they must be blanched before you freeze them” said Roberts. Blanching stops the enzyme process that makes the beans continue to mature even after they are picked. Green beans should be blanched for three minutes then quick cooled in ice water before you put them in the freezer. The suitability for drying green beans is listed as being fair to good. They must be blanched for two minutes before they are placed in the dehydrator. For better texture some people freeze the green beans for 30 to 40 minutes after blanching and before placing them in the food dehydrator. Drying time is eight to fourteen hours. “Another option that many people don’t often think about is pickling your green beans” said Roberts. She says the recipe is very similar to quick pickled cucumbers. All pickled products must be processed in a boiling water bath canner to assure safety. University of Missouri Extension’s guide sheet, Pack A Pickled Product, has detailed information on how to prepare and process dilled green beans. University of Missouri Extension guide sheets can be found at http://extension.missouri. edu/publications. With all of these options, you can offer your family a great variety of foods from just one type of plant in your garden. Graduations enjoyed that required travel River, looking across the river into Kentucky. Everyone had a wonderful time at the celebration visiting with family and friends. And all traveled home safely. Steve and Elaine Engelhardt met her mother Ruth Campbell in Adrian on Tuesday morning, destination Kansas City to appointments for Steve and Ruth. They enjoyed lunching at Red Lobster especially chowing down on those yummy, warm cheese biscuits. A good day for a road trip and a good time had by the trio. Elaine Engelhardt and grandson Hayden traveled to Rich Hill on Thursday morning…purpose of trip to pick produce from the Campbell/Brocka garden. The two met at Ruth’s and waited for the rest of the picking party—namely sister Linda Jagels. Many hands make light work and mission accomplished in good time with beans, berries, and zucchini harvested for many to enjoy. Hayden loved helping Great-Aunt Linda pick blackberries and his little fingers showed the proof. They all lunched together along with sister Tina Buckner with take out from Swope’s, burgers and those special Susie Q’s. Mother Ruth had baked blackberry and Peach cobblers and Tina a Pineapple Upside Down Cake so needless to say; no one left the table hungry. Following lunch, all enjoyed visiting, and being entertained by Hayden. A good time had by everyone. The Fairman family enjoyed an early Father’s Day celebration on Thursday, June 14 at the home of Lance and Julie Guffey, where they had an outdoor picnic. Those present were Melvin and Etta Sue Fairman, Alan and Linda Fairman, Lance, Julie, Shelby, Rylee, Kaden, and Greyson Guffey, and Jason, Cara, Anna, and Carson Fairman. The Engelhardt granddaughters spent some time with Steve and Elaine over the weekend. Addilynn and Grammy entertained each other for a few hours on Friday evening. Addilynn left with more scrapes than she arrived with— gravel and tricycle rollovers are hard on little girls. Delanny arrived about noon on Saturday so her parents could attend the Mud Run near Garden City along with the rest of the Bulldog Mudders. The Mudders had some stiff competition from out of state—North Carolina, Michigan, Iowa and Kansas—but held their own and did themselves proud. Delbert and Joyce Guffey marked their 50th wedding anniversary (6-17) with a family dinner at Golden Corral in Independence, Mo., on Saturday, June 16. Family who gathered was Troy Guffey, Mark and Leisa Landis, Lance, Julie, Shelby, Rylee, Kaden, and Greyson Guffey, Jeff and Virginia Holder, David and Sandra Guffey, and Linda Fairman. A good time was had by all. David and Barbara Wainwright hosted the Engelhardt family for lunch on Father’s Day Sunday. Those gathered to honor the fathers were Kenneth, Anna Lou, ing o.k. Just glad that Ali is here and is o.k. too. Marilyn Entrikin had five people sing Happy Birthday This week E.J. Wingate to her Monday. Four were from Nevada came to visit on the phone. Happy birthwith Tex McKinley on his day, Marilyn Entrikin. four wheeler. After staying a while he left and came back with his brother, J.D. They leave and return with their dad, Doug Wingate. Marilyn Entrikin and a friend attended Relay for Life survivor dinner at the Eagles Hall on Monday. Ashley and Tyler Arwood became parents on Saturday. Peggy Entrikin called to tell Marilyn she is The community of going out to California on Hume was saddened to the 16th, but granddaughter, Ali Braylen, didn’t wait for hear of the loss of Julie Nana to get there. Ashley Ann Denayer Ray of Louiwas only at the hospital 15 siana. Julie was killed in minutes when she was born. a tragic car accident on Dr. told her if she has anoth- Wednesday, June 13 at er baby she had better start Prairieville, La. She was to the hospital sooner, as the a registered nurse and the next one will probably even mother of four sons. Jucome even faster. Marilyn lie grew up in Hume, the called Ashley and she said daughter of Dave and that she and Tyler were do- Wanda Denayer. She will be greatly missed by a host of family and friends. Wilda Sears and Sarah Sears flew to Louisiana to attend the funeral of their niece and cousin, Julie Ray. Tom and Julie Cooke hosted a Father’s Day celebration at their home in Hume on Sunday, June 17 for their family. Jeff and Carrie Hewitt, Tom and Sandy Cooke, Jason and Cassie Irwin, Bennett and Isaac, Cathie Wooldridge and Paxton, Everett and Karen Irwin enjoyed eating at Pizza Hut on Monday, June 18. Carrie brought a cake for her daughter Cassie, who turned 30 on the 18th. Afterwards everyone enjoyed Bennett and Isaac’s T-Ball game in Nevada. Carrie Irwin, Michala and Marissa joined us at the ballpark to watch the game. Breakfast Sunday was enjoyed on June 17 at the Hume United Methodist Church with a celebration of the 2012 graduates. Seniors were Bobby Berry and Colt Regers, Serenity Laughlin and Bennett Irwin from Kindergarten; and Lane Irwin and Nate Harris from Pre-school. Congratulations to all of these graduates. We extend sympathy to the family of Harold Boehler, age 78 of Butler, Mo., who passed away on Tuesday, June 12 in Butler. Rosellen Wainscott and Candace Sutton spent the weekend of May 25 in Arkansas and Tennessee. They attended the Hooding and Graduation exercises at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. Michael Wainscott received his degree in Dental Surgery. Mike Wainscott, Katie and Addison hosted a fish fry Saturday night to celebrate the event. Present were Grandma Rosie, Candace, Eric, Nancy, Claire, and Lincoln Sutton from Butler, Steven, Shandra, Skyler, Tanna, and Tucker Miller from Raymore, Joe, Carin, Ryan, Jenna, and Alyna Saverino of Lee’s Summit, Casey, Maggie and Kriston Ford of Hot Springs, Steve, Joy, Josh, Hillery, and Piper Yost of Athens, AL, Katie’s friend Andy and children, Tiffany Garrett and family, and Gay from Jessieville, AR. Michael starts his practice in Murphyville, AR the first of July. The Page women and girls reunion was at Sunrise Beach at the Bare Bottom Resort. There were 21 attending. Fourteen members of the Meade family traveled to Newburg, Ind., to help celebrate the high school graduation of John Meade’s oldest grandchild, Jordan Kaiser. The celebration was held at the Old Lock and Dam building on the Ohio Saddened by death of Julie Denayer Ray We want to thank everyone for helping us celebrate 100 years of chiropractic care. Also, thank you for the phone calls, cards and flowers. A big thank you to our family for putting it all together. It was a special day. A day to remember. Drs. R. G. and Robert L. Hatten 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. Steve, Elaine, Troy, Charity, Hayden, Charles, Lawanda, Andy, and James Engelhardt. Another fabulous feast enjoyed by the family. Don Hendrick celebrated Father’s Day with family and friends. The group enjoyed the noon meal at the Ballard Grill, and then spent the afternoon at the Hendrick’s farm home, visiting and snapping pictures. Those present were Kit and Teresa Sebert, Garrett Sebert, Melissa Loehr and fiancé Brady Hummel, Michaela Karl, Rosie Hummel, Jimmie Hendrick, Marsha Moore, Kaitlin Hendrick, Wyatt Jackson, and Ferne Hendrick. Giffin and Pam Simmons, Melvin and Etta Sue Fairman, Alan Fairman, and Jason, Cara, Anna, and Carson Fairman all enjoyed eating at the Ballard Grill after church on Father’s Day. The Redhatters will start meeting for their regular monthly meetings at 11:15 a.m. They gather on the second Tuesday of every month at the Ballard Grill and invite anyone who wants to join them. The Ballard 4-H will be having its annual Local Achievement Day on Sunday, June 24 at the farm of Bob Kagarice at 4pm. The 4-H members will be bringing their projects that they will be showing at the Bates County Fair in July. The community is invited to come out and get a sneak peek of what the kids have been working on since September including livestock, photography, crafts and more. Until next week, take care and God Bless. Former R-5 teacher now city super at Rich Hill Former Butler R-5 teacher Phil Stump has been hired as City Superintendent at Rich Hill, according to the Rich Hill Mining Review. He began his new duties May 29. Originally from Ft. Worth, Texas, Stump presently makes his home in Butler with his wife Jennifer and three children, Aidan, Justin and Jayne Ann. As city superintendent, Stump will supervise the street, electrical and water crews as well as enforce city ordinances. “When it comes to ordinances,” said Stump, “we’re not going to be harassing residents. We just want the city to look nice.” Stump added he aims to help residents any way he can. Stump also spoke of the city’s street paving initiative and mentioned that he is currently involved in searching for the best equipment to begin the asphalting of city streets. Bundles of Joy Vaughn Loewen Lambley Mike and Mignon Lambley are pleased to announce the arrival of their third child, Vaughn Loewen, born at 5:30 a.m. on May 2, 2012. He weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and measured 19-3/4 inches. Protective big brothers are Boone and Burke Lambley. Maternal grandparents are Raymond and the late Phyllis Diehl, Butler, Mo. Paternal grandparents are Carol and Jim Bledsoe and Del and Jeanne Lambley, all of Hooker, Okla. Paternal great-grandmother is Audrey Lambley of Hooker, Okla. Weddings... IMPORTANT NUMBERS Fire, Police Emergencies (city limits Butler only 911) H Police, 679-6131 TIPS Hotline, 200-2000 Sheriff, 679-3232 Notice subscribers If you move, notify the news-Xpress immediately of your change of address to assure that your paper’s delivery will not be interrupted or delayed. Often when you notify the Postal Service only, there is a delay of four weeks or more before we are advised of your new address, a period when you will not likely be receiving your paper. Married June 10 in Joplin Stephanie Bibb and Isaac Paxton were married June 10, 2012 in Joplin, Mo., in the presence of family and friends. Parents are Vickie and Tom Bibb of Webb City, Mo., and Dorothy and Tom Paxton of Butler. The News Xpress features the largest volume of classified ads EVERY WEEK! HERE THEY COME! Mounted units as they entered the square for Saturday’s rodeo parade.—Staff. 6 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, June 22, 2012 Obituaries Obituaries should be submitted through the funeral home. Independent submissions must be accompanied by a published obituary or a death certificate. Photos at an additional charge. The deadline for the news-Xpress is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. Harold J. Boehler Harold Joseph Boehler, age 78 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at home surrounded by his family and his dog Lacy. He was born January 15, 1934 to Fred and Mary Gieselman Boehler in Urich, Missouri. Harold, one of ten children, grew up on a farm in Montrose, Missouri and attended Montrose High School. On June 20, 1956 he was united in marriage to Mildred Lavonne Wisdom and to this union three children were born. Harold first worked at the Montrose Power Plant and later at the LaCygne Power Plant, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the Missouri Cattleman’s, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ballard Ag Club, Knights of Columbus and Apple Dumpling Square Dancers. Harold enjoyed square dancing, motorcycle riding, gardening, playing cards with friends and neighbors and spending time with his grandchildren. His grandchildren and children were a great part of his life. He was very proud of their accomplishments and seldom missed their activities. They used to love the way he would immediately say what he was thinking when they poked him. He was easy going, kind and always loved a good joke. His other enjoyments included cooking BBQ, raising black angus cattle and fishing. Ask any of his grandchildren how he got the fish’s attention! Harold is survived by his wife, Mildred Boehler of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Debra Zellmer-Zey and husband Doug of Nixa, Missouri; two sons, Michael Boehler and wife Jana of Olathe, Kansas and Steven Boehler and wife Glenda of Leawood, Kansas; one brother, John Boehler and wife Emila of Albuquerque, New Mexico; three sisters, Clara Koch of Butler, Missouri, Rosie Greufe of Montrose, Missouri and Marcella Hillerman of Independence, Missouri; and ten grandchildren Angela Miller and husband Scott of Colorado Springs, Whitney Boehler of Iowa City, Ryan Boehler of Chicago, Allison Boehler of Olathe, Jackie Zellmer of Nixa, Brenen Zey and Morgan Zey of Nixa, Katlyn, Nicholas and Megan Boehler of Leawood. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Henry, Leonard and Walter; two sisters, Christina Studdard and Loretta Cook; and a son-in-law, Gregg Zellmer. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, June 15, 2012 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Butler, Missouri with Father John Bolderson officiating. Burial, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions, Heartland Hospice or Ballard F.F.A. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler, Missouri. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com. James Dale Davis James Dale Davis, age 48 of Butler, Missouri, died Monday, June 11, 2012 in Butler. He was born December 8, 1963 to Raymond Lee and Dora Lea Higdon Davis in Ottawa, Kansas. Dale, one of two sons, grew up in Ottawa and graduated from Ottawa High School in 1982. On October 20, 1984 he was united in marriage to Anne Richards in Ottawa and to this union two sons were born. In his early years, he worked for Schwan’s Sales in Ottawa, Kansas, Parkville, Missouri and Raymore, Missouri, the CocaCola Company in Sedalia, Missouri and Butler as well as Cintas Corporation in Lenexa, Kansas. Most recently he was employed as a foreman for Peterson Contractors in Reinbeck, Iowa and he loved his job. Dale was a loving husband and father who loved God and cared greatly for people. He loved spending time with his family most, but gave a lot of time doing things to help other people. Dale never met a stranger and was known to literally give the coat off his back. He had a talent for working on cars and building things. Dale was proud of the fact that he, with the help of his uncle, built his own home in Butler. Dale is survived by his wife Anne Davis of Butler, Missouri; two sons, Justin Davis and fiance´ Ashlee of Rich Hill, Missouri and Ryan Davis of Butler, Missouri; his mother, Dora Davis of Ottawa, Kansas; one brother, Phillip Davis and wife Marilynne of Walker, Minnesota; and three grandchildren, Emma Jane, Eastin Raymond James and Kendall Hartley. He was preceded in death by his father in 1995. Funeral services were Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Minister Robbie Musick officiating. Private family burial, Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri. Contributions, Immanuel Baptist Church Youth or Butler Food Pantry. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel. com. Floyd Dirks Funeral services for Floyd Dirks was Thursday, June 21 at the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri. Cremation followed funeral services. Contributions are suggested to the wishes of the Dirks family. Written messages and memories may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. Floyd Delmer Dirks, 64 of Butler, died June 18, 2012 at his home in Butler. He was born February 6, 1948 in Nevada, Missouri, son of Richard and Edith (Wolf) Dirks. Floyd was united in marriage to Nancy Bishop on October 1, 1999 in Miami, Oklahoma. He worked in the construction industry building metal buildings. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Charles Dirks and Adhn Dirks, as well as one niece and one nephew. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Dirks of Butler, daughter Stacie Roland of Alba, Missouri, daughter Anna Smith of Webb City, Missouri; and daughter Roberta Qualls of Webb City, Missouri. He also leaves behind sisters Mary Landis and husband Noble, and Sheila York and husband Owen, as well as seven grandchildren. Paula F. Ramsey Paula Frances Ramsey, age 61 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. She was born July 30, 1950 to Victor “Buster” Robert and Louise Sims Edrington Ramsey in Butler. Paula, the youngest of two girls, grew up in Butler. Her parents and sister, Vicki were excellent caregivers to Paula and they were able to care for her at home for 34 years. Paula enjoyed riding in the car and eating cheeseburgers, french fries and chocolate milkshakes at the drive-in. She liked to listen to all types of sounds and was not afraid of unique noises. Paula loved her rocking chair and spend many hours rocking. She was always up for a good cup of coffee. Paula is survived by her mother, Louise Ramsey of Butler, Missouri and one sister, Vicki Daniel and husband Alan of Butler, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her father; and one niece, Missy Stevener. Funeral services were Friday, June 15, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Burial, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions, Butler Public Library. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel. com. A wonderful Father’s Day Hello everyone...hope you all had as wonderful of a Father’s Day as I did. My daughter Jasmine, Harold, and My sweet granddaughters Paige and Addy all took Lisa, Mom and myself out for dinner. We had Chinese in Harrisonville. All had a wonderful time. I also received Happy Father’s Day texts/ calls from all the kids, near and far. Thank you all! Dad, you were in all our thoughts this day as well... Jingle...Jingle...Jingle. I ran into an old friend at Walmart the other evening, it was none other than Marty Clapp. I can’t tell you how good it was to see him. During our conversation, I also asked him to make sure to thank his brother again for me. His brother Joe, came upon my Father’s wreck and sat with him until the ambulance and Life Flight showed up. Thanks again Joe... Friday night, Lisa and I went to Frankie and Johnnies in Belton, Mo. We met up with all our old friends at HOL. For those of you who don’t know Posting the colors Shelbi Schenker, the 2011 Saddle Club Rodeo queen, circling the arena during grand entry into the arena.—Staff. HOL stands for House of Lloyd’s, formerly headquartered in Grandview, Mo. We got to see some friends we hadn’t seen since 2001! It was great to see everyone and hear how they are getting along. Most of us were in our mid 40’s or older, when they closed the doors and detoured our futures. Glad we have all tried to keep in touch and able to pull off a great reunion! Can you believe Thorco is closing their doors July 1? I for one am in shock. That place has been there for several years. I know, because I worked there when it was Kellar Ladders, back in the early 80’s. We had a great crew then. Lots of good times. That was close to 30 years ago. This community doesn’t have enough problems with employment ? I am only going to say one thing about the horse business in Rockville.... only Hispanic employees? Really? On a lighter note, I want to send upcoming birthday wishes to a dear friend of the family. Lylah Linard, we hope you have a wonderful Birthday celebration and many more to come. What a sweet Lady... So very saddened to hear of Betty Berry’s passing. I had grown up with all of her children and had known her for years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Family. At this time, I wanted to correct myself, from my last week’s article. I had mentioned that K U Medical Center had set up a scholarship in Dean Crist’s name. What it really was is a “professionalism award” in his name, to be given to the outstanding graduating resident in Anesthesiology, whom embodies his same dedication and service. Sorry for the error... I saw my neighbor, Jan Craft, in the paper this past week. It was good to see her presenting memorial funds, from her mother’s funeral. What a good idea, to have benches placed in the Hume City Park. That is a very will thought out way to honor a loved one. Good article Jan! I wanted to thank my good friend and hairstylist, Teresa Gillespie, for working me in so quickly Friday afternoon. I always enjoyed catching up with her. We always have a lot to talk about while she works to make me look presentable. Thanks for the nice visit and nice cut... I wanted to make mention that there was a great turnout for my granddaughter’s birthday balloon release last weekend. I hear that there were balloons released at several other locations as well. A lot of love shown for her Ridin’ proud Jaymie Gabriel, one of the flag girls featured in the rodeo’s grand entry ceremonies.—Staff. Flanary reunion held at Archie church In about 1884 when Paris Clingman Flanary was 19 years old, he mounted his horse, left Lee County, Va., and headed west to Freeman, Mo., where his Aunt Becky Maloney lived. The story goes that he and his horse swam across the Mississippi River on their way to Cass County. He purchased land in Everett Township in 1892, married Bertha Ann Poland in 1898, and had 9 children, 7 of whom lived to adulthood. 1. Elbert Flanary married Amanda Jones. 2. Elsie Flanary married Frank Lewis Osborn. 3. Charlie Flanary married Veneta Lucile Lucas. 4. Vesta Flanary married Roy Mosby. 5. Vena Flanary married Chester Raymond Shipley. 6. Lee Flanary married Virginia Jane Poindexter. 7. Edna Flanary married Winfred Russell Cantrell. Representatives from the families of all 7 children were present at a reunion held on June 3. The gathering met at the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church in Archie, Mo., where 51 people came to honor the memory of Paris and Bertha Flanary and their children. Aaron Cantrell spoke about his grandmother, Edna Cantrell. Donald Osborn presented memories of his mother, Elsie Osborn. Arlene Hill and Joyce Champlin relayed interesting information about their mother, Vena Shipley, and Mildred Flanary and her brother, Thurman, reminisced about their father, Lee. The following people were present at the reunion: Raymond and Mary Ruth Flanary, Thurman and Doretta Flanary, Larry and Donene Cantrell, Jean Philips, Penny German, Cathy Campbell, Virginia Weber, Aaron, Candice, Will and Jake Cantrell, Keri and Riley Lett, Archie. Arlene and Glen Hill, Steven and Peggy Shipley, Drexel. Joyce and Steve Champlin, Amsterdam. Kristie Fisher, Debbie Na- that day. Miss you Little Princess Chloe. We had another get together at our house Sunday. Jasmine, Harold, and the girls; along with Chip and Melanie; and my Mother Joyce all attended. We were celebrating Father’s Day and my Baby Brother’s Birthday. We had a wonderful meal and spent the afternoon visiting. Unfortunately, my Daughter and her family had to take off and get back to Stella. Heard from our good friend Susie Church the other day. Planning a get together Friday. Looking forward to seeing ya girl. gel, Lois and Dean Knibb, Harrisonville. Ruby Campbell, Peculiar. Donald L. Osborn, Casey, Christian, Rowan, Liam and Rosilyn Trimble, Lee’s Summit. Hazel Hodges, Louisburg, Kan. Mildred Flanary, Lake Geneva, WI. Beth, Matt, Ali and Lily Vela, Zack Flanary, Bret and Lauren Bierle, Kansas City. Gena Rivera, Kearney, Mo. Tiffeny Campbell, Chris SeBoe, Bellah, Liby and Anastacia, Kansas City, Kan. Amber, Rick and Aidan Dierks, Olathe, Kan.–Reported. Shipley reunion held at Archie The descendants of Preston Parker and Sarah Virginia (Hackler) Shipley who lived in the Amarugia area west of Everett, in Cass County, Mo., gathered for their 41st reunion on June 10 at the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church in Archie, Mo. A basket dinner was enjoyed, and the afternoon was spent visiting, taking pictures, exchanging old photographs and viewing a slide presentation of past reunions. Those present were: Menyea and Chasity Shipley, Archie, Joyce and Stephen Champlin, Amsterdam, Ar- lene and Glen Hill, Peggy Shipley, Steven Shipley, Deb Shipley, Allan Champlin, Vic, Barb and Clifton Shipley, Drexel, Kristie and Russell Fisher, Dorothy Shipley, Harrisonville, Deanna and Heather Armstrong, Donna Rivers, Springfield, Lois Shipley, Clinton, Janice Robinson, Independence, Jean Phillips, Mound City, Kan., Laraine Walters, Lebanon, Kevin and Phyllis Walters, Grandview, Megan Fisher, J.B. and Christian Krogen, Pittsburg, Kan., Lacey and Zoey Domnick, Gallatin, Tenn., J. M. Shipley and Eileen Hopwood, Green Cove Springs, Fla.–Reported. The Bates County Museum of Butler PLAN A TOUR HELP WANTED Maple Senior Living is looking for that special dedicated person to work with our seniors. Part time position open for a CMA for the 11-7 and 3-11 shift. Please apply in person at 300 S. Delaware, Butler EOE For Lease in Butler Available Now Townhouse 1,200 sq. ft. Fireplace, Extra large garage with storage and door opener. Call 660-679-4062 or 660-200-5740 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, June 22, 2012 7 FARM FRONT 2012 hay directories off the press Jefferson City • Whether you are looking to purchase hay as a result of the recent dry conditions or want to sell hay, Missouri’s Hay Directory just might be a good option for you. The directory connects buyers and sellers in Missouri and surrounding states through an online database that includes information about the hay available and its location. The Directory’s easy-to-use search will allow users to choose counties in Missouri, hay and bale types, search through a list of hay locating services and contact sellers directly. “We are dedicated to connecting Missouri farmers with the resources they need to move forward during this challenging period of dry weather,” said Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler. “We continue to work with producers in every corner of our state to ensure that the Missouri Hay Directory remains an active forum for those buying and selling hay in our state, whether it’s Certified Weed Free, high-protein alfalfa, organic or any of the many other varieties used by our producers.” Judges in training Producers interested in listing their hay for sale should The Missouri State 4-H Horse Judging Team is hard at work preparing for National Competition in Louisville, complete the form online at mda.mo.gov, including inforKy. This week the team ventured to Mt. Vernon to the Flying M Arena where Jennifer Murrel of Bois D’Arc, mation about the type of hay, as well as the number of Missouri and Suzan Cole of Marshfield, Mo., demonstrated and explained the rules of judging reining horses. bales and their weight, for sale. Producers can email or After the demonstrations, the students applied their new skills and judged reining patterns. The Missouri State mail the completed form to the Department of Agricul4-H Horse Judging Team consists of Taylor Fischer, Reba Colin, Daisy Miller, Wylie Miller and Coach Cody ture. Franklin.–Submitted. The Directory currently includes more than 80 listings of hay for sale in Missouri, with individual offerings listing as many as 5,000 bales. The Department’s website also includes links to other hay directories and auctions, including the University of Missouri AgEBB Hay Market Listings, the Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma and USDA directories and the Dyersville, Fort Atkinson and Rock Valley auctions. Jefferson City • State Without documentation of contain all elements re- The Board of Alderman For more information about the Missouri Department Auditor Tom Schweich re- utility rate reviews, the city quired by state law, and the paid a Christmas bonus of of Agriculture and its programs, visit mda.mo.gov. leased the petition audit of cannot demonstrate wheth- Board of Alderman did $250 each to the city’s two the City of Hume. Local er utility rates charged will not prepare budget amend- employees in December residents gathered 56 valid support the costs of pro- ments to prevent disburse- 2011, which violates the Constitution’s signatures, three more than viding the utility services. ments from exceeding Missouri the 53 needed to trigger a Approximately 50 sewer budgeted amounts in the prohibition of additional customers may have been sewer fund and water fund compensation for services petition audit. previously rendered. In the areas audited, the under-billed at least once in 2011. To view the complete The city has no formal overall performance of this between July and November 2011, and the sewer bidding policy, bids are report, Citizens Summary entity was Fair. The city clerk’s duties are rates charged are not con- not always solicited, and and audit rating scale, visnot adequately segregated, sistent with city ordinance. documentation of bids is it: http://auditor.mo.gov/ Annual budgets do not not always maintained. view.aspx?id=201247 and the Board of AlderBy Glen Cope man does not adequately wo things in life bring about the most grief review or supervise the city when crossing the human psyche: death and clerk’s work. The city clerk taxes. When combined, they become a perfect cocktail of anxiety. While a family deals with the pass- has a variety of financial responsibilities, including ing of a loved one, lawmakers in Washington, D.C., (AccuWeather) find it necessary to exacerbate that grief by taxing the monthly financial reports, bank reconciliations and SATURDAY occasion. maintaining payroll reMostly sunny & humid. High 90/ I have worked from an early age alongside my cords. Proper segregation low 70. parents on the farm. From building fence in the heat or oversight is necessary to SUNDAY of the summer to assisting a cow in labor in the middle help ensure all transactions Partly cloudy, hot & humid. High of the night, it has been a joint effort. Naturally, I have 93/low 74. are accounted for properly a vested interest in the farm and, in a way, consider and assets are adequately MONDAY myself co-owner, though my name isn’t on the deed. Partly sunny, hot & humid. High safeguarded. Imagine my frustration when one day my parents pass 95/low 68. The city lacked adon and the IRS knocks on my door demanding a sizTUESDAY equate documentation of able portion of what my family has worked so hard Partly sunny, warm & humid. water and sewer utility to ensure: a better life for the next generation on our High 91/low 70. rate reviews. In November farm. WEDNESDAY Many times to create a farm large enough to support 2011, the Missouri DepartPartly sunny & humid. High 90/ a family, especially more than one generation, a farm- ment of Natural Resources low 73. issued a warning letter reer, or their spouse, has to work off-farm to make ends THURSDAY meet. The goal is to support the family solely from the quiring the city to make Mostly cloudy & very warm. High Bates County USDA Farm nity to impact farm programs improvements. income generated on the farm. Getting to that point is facility Service Agency (FSA) Execu- at the local level,” said Finley. 91/low 74. FRIDAY unreasonable when the parents die and the estate tax is tive Director Michael Finley, “I hope to see a high level of triggered because of high land prices. announced that county com- participation during the nom- Times of sun & clouds. High 89/ footsteps. Our society Many people in urban must not stifle their ambi- mittee election nominations ination and election process,” low 72. areas consider farmers to tions to return to the farm began June 15. he said. committFarmers, ranchers Producers may nominate be rich because of the as- by imposing an immoral and landowners are encour- themselves or other as candi- ics and agricultural interests sets that make up a farm. death tax that penalizes aged to nominate farmer and dates. Organizations that rep- in the community, I encourHowever, many fail to un- achievement. rancher candidates to serve resent minority and women age all producers, including derstand the large amount If Congress does not on their local FSA county farmers and ranchers may women, minority and beginof debt needed to cover act, on January 1, 2013, committee by the Aug. 1 also nominate candidates. ning farmers and ranchers to participate in the nomination operating costs. the death tax will revert deadline. Nominees must participate There is real need for a back to a $1 million exElected county committee in a program administered and election process,” said permanent repeal of the emption; the remainder of members served a three-year by FSA, be eligible to vote Finley. County committees are estate tax. Farmers in this the estate’s value will be term and are responsible for in a county committee elecmaking decisions on FSA tion and reside in the local comprised of three to five country are getting older; taxed at a rate of (brace disaster, conservation, com- administrative area (LAA) in members elected by local the average age is 57. yourself) 55 percent! To producers. All newly elected Farming is not a glamor- put that into perspective, if modity and price support which the person is a candi- county committee members programs, as well as other imous lifestyle that appeals a farm valued at $3,000 an portant federal farm program date. To become a nominee, and alternates will take office eligible individuals must sign January 1, 2013. to farm kids graduating acre fell under the death issues. form FSA-669A. The form from high school or colNomination forms must be tax, only roughly 333 “County Committees are and more information about lege. They know farmacres would be protected unique to FSA and are a county committee elections postmarked or received in the ing is not an exceedingly by the $1 million exemp- valuable resource that gives are available online at: www. local USDA Service Center by close of business on Aug. profitable venture, espelocally elected farmers and fsa.usda.gov/elections. tion; any further acreage cially when considering ranchers who participate in “In order to have fair repre- 1, 2012. would be taxed for more the long hours needed to FSA programs the opportusentation of the demographthan half its value. Ironimake the farm successful. cally, in today’s world a It is easier to find an 8-5 333-acre farm is not likely job “in town” rather than to support one family, let continue in their parents’ alone two or three generations that may rely on the farm for their livelihood. There are events in which taxation arguably should come into play: sales tax, income tax, capital gains tax and taxes that fund our entitlement programs such as Social Security, among others. However, when we take our last breath, the ability for our children to continue farming our land should be certain—not taxed. Hume city audit released Should repeal the Farm Bill T FSA county committee nominations underway nGlen Cope, a fourth generation beef producer in Southwest Missouri, is chair of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. WEATHER The Murray Moo Moos placed second in Saturday’s Butler Saddle Club Rodeo Parade.—Staff 8 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, June 22, 2012 Court news... MARRIAGE LICENSE Lucille Mundey Recorder of Deeds Brian Keith Bermundez, Bluffton, SC, 28 and Danielle Nicole Hartley, Bluffton, SC, 28. Thomas Ray Jenkins, Amoret, 37, and Roni Lee Carpenter, Amoret, 28. Jeffrey R. Tyler Bise, Amsterdam, 23, and Samantha Jo Leister, Amsterdam, 22. Michael Joseph Bukaty, Butler, 61, and Grace Fern Crow, Rich Hill, 44. Eldon Leroy Nieder, Rich Hill, 69, and Linda Kay Dickens, Butler, 62. CIRCUIT COURT James K. Journey, Judge Diana Rich, Clerk June 11-15, 2012 St v. Russell M Hunt, I: Felony possession of controlled substance: marijuana/hydrocodone, II: Felony DWI, III: Misd. Operated/ authorized operation of a vehicle without financial responsibility, IV: Misd. Failure to drive on right Eagle Scout Ian Burch Ian Diehl Burch was awarded his Eagle Boy Scout Award during Court of Honor ceremonies Sunday, June 3. Ian is a member of Troop 323 and a Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. His Eagle Scout project was to connect two apartments via a concrete sidewalk at the Hillcrest Transitional Housing Units downtown Lee’s Summit, Mo. Ian is the son of Wayne and Sydney Burch and brother of Claire Burch, Lee’s Summit. Grandparents are Raymond Diehl, Butler, Robert and Janet Burch, Adrian, and great-grandmother Elenora Crawford, Amsterdam, Mo.—Submitted. MU lists honor students from this area Columbia • The News Bureau of the Media relations office from the University of Missouri released the names of students who qualified for the Dean’s and Graduation Lists. Several of the honorees are from this immediate area. Adrian Danielle Leigh Baker, Freshman, Arts & Science. Nicholas Michael Case, Freshman, Engineering. Alex Daniel Drury, Freshman, Arts & Science. Rebecca Elise Keating, Freshman, Engineering. Megan Leann Lewis, Sophomore, Journalism. Tyler R. Ricketts, Junior, Arts & Science. Butler Brennan Michael Berwald, Senior, Arts & Science. Ariel Dawn Blaser, Freshman, Journalism. Haylea Nichole Craigmiles, Sophomore, AgrFood & Nat. Resources. Alisa Ann Jett, Freshman, Agr-Food & Nat. Resources. Chase Randall Mareth, Sophomore, Agr-Food & Nat. Resources. Joshua Karl Mareth, Senior, Agr-Food & Nat. Resources. Breanne Nicole Welsh McGuire, Sophomore, Nursing. Courtney Danielle McGuire, Freshman, Arts & Science. Natoshia Kaye Minor, Sophomore, Agr-Food & Nat. Resources. Baker U. announces graduates Baldwin City, Kan. • Nearly 700 undergraduate graduate and nursing students at Baker University received their degrees during commencement ceremonies at the Collins Center, includRich Hill ing two from Drexel: Benjamin Lee Buesing, Dustin Manson, Bachelor Sophomore, Agr-Food & of Science in Management; Nat. Resources. and Lori Yochim, Master of Business Administration. half of roadway when roadway of sufficient width, set for 7-16-12. St. v. Danny J Devore, I: Felony burglary, II: Felonious restraint, III: Felony assault, IV: Felony resisting arrest, set for 6-18-12. St v. Jared W Rolph, I: Felony burglary, II: Felony theft/stealing, III: Felony theft/stealing, set for 6-18-12. St v. Gabe C Greenwood, Felony distribution of controlled substance-methamphetamines, set for 6-18-12. St. v. Gabe C Greenwood, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, set for 6-18-12. St. v. Gabe C Greenwood, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, set for 6-18-12. St v. Gabe C Greenwood, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, II: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, set for 6-18-12. St v. Tammy D Millard, Felony tampering w/victim/witness, set for 6-18-12. St v. Casey McBrien, Felony attempted arson, set for 6-18-12. St v. Ricky L Woltjer, Felony possession of marijuana/methamphetamines, set for 6-18-12. St v. Billy J McBrien, Felony attempted arson, set for 6-18-12. St v. Marcas M McSwane, I: Felony possession of controlled substance-marijuana/methamphetamines, II: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/ oxycodone, III: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/ alprazolam, set for 6-18-12. St v. Timotny Cassady, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, set for 6-18-12. SEE PAGE 12 Anderson certified Larry Anderson, a school board member in the Butler R-5 School District, has achieved Advanced Certification in the Missouri School Board Association Certified Board Member program. All newly-elected board members must complete a basic 16-hour program required by the state. Making the presentation was Dr. Carter Wood, Missouri School Boards’ Association Executive Director.—Submitted. News Xpress Early Deadline For the July 6 News Xpress Issue, our deadline will be Monday, July 2 at 10 a.m. to accommodate the July 4th holiday. Spring grads at Linn State Tech College Linn, Mo. • Linn State Technical College acknowledges its 2012 spring graduates. From this area: Amoret: Darren Pippin, Electrical Distribution Systems. Archie: Zachary Brown, Automotive TechnologyGeneral Option; Dustin Christiansen, Heavy Equipment Technology-CAT Dealer Service Technician Option. Hume: Benton Slates, Heavy Equipment Technology-CAT Dealer Service Technician Option. Honor Roll 3.0, 3.499 on 4 point scale Adrian: Taylor Feris. Archie: Zachary Brown. Rockhurst U. lists spring graduates Kansas City • Rockhurst University awarded more than 750 degrees at its 92nd annual commencement ceremony at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. Among the graduates was Joshua Hagberg, Butler, Mo., Master of Education. Spring Dean’s List Charles Engeman, Montrose, Mo. Amsterdam United Methodist Pastor Hank Roberts 838 Benton, Amsterdam Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Song Service 5 p.m. 3rd Sunday First Assembly of God Reverend Christian Cleghorn 901 S. Main, Butler 660-679-4405 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 Wednesday Church & Youth 7 p.m. www.butlerfirstag.org Lifestream Ministries Reverend Richard Armenia 21923 Valley Rd., La Cygne, KS 708-655-7211 Worship 10 a.m. Ohio Street United Methodist Dave Owsley, Pastor Butler Church of Christ 205 W. Ohio, Butler Evangelist Bill McLaughlin 660-679-4384 612 E. Fort Scott St., Butler Traditional Services 8:10 & 10:40 660-679-4478 or 424-0127 First Baptist Church Contemporary Service 9:20 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Dr. Terry Davis, Pastor at 7 E. Dakota Street Evening Service 7:30 300 N. Delaware, Butler Wed. Prayer/Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 660-679-4124 Passaic United Methodist Butler Presbyterian Contemporary Service 9 a.m. Chris Snyder, Pastor Reverend Dick Pierson Bible Study 10 a.m. Business 71 and F Hwy, Passaic Pine & Fulton Traditional Service 11 a.m. 816-297-2053 660-679-3933 Wednesday: Awana 6 p.m., Worship 9 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. www.fbcbutlermo.org Butler Church of the Nazarene St. Matthew’s Lutheran John Prichard, Pastor First Christian Church Nancy Mitchell, P.M.A. 103 W. Nursery, Butler Disciples of Christ S. Fulton & Atkinson, Butler 660-679-6482 Mark Phillips, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 10:20 a.m. 11 West Pine, Butler Worship 11 a.m. Discussion Groups 11:30 a.m. 660-679-3066 Children’s Groups 3:15-5 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m. SURGE, Grades 1-3, Mondays Father John Bolderson LAUNCH, Grades 4-6 Wednesdays Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 400 W. Nursery, Butler Traditional Service 10:45 a.m. 660-679-4482 Calvary Baptist Church Wednesday: Youth Group 6 p.m., Mass: Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. 406 East Dakota St., Butler Adult choir 7 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Tues.-Fri. 8 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Friendship Full Gospel Church Virginia United Methodist Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. 1101 W. Mill Street, Butler Mark Dareing, Pastor 660-6-464-1305 Church of Christ 660-679-3481 [email protected] Billy Moore, Preacher Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 205 N. Fulton, Butler Worship 10:50 a.m. Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Walnut Grove Presbyterian Worship 10:30 a.m. Grace Fellowship John Magoffin, Pastor Evening Services 5:30 Ballard, MO Wednesday Bible Classes 7:30 p.m. Pastor Tom Mitchell West of Foster 4 Miles Sunday School 10 a.m. Church of God Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Sister Carol Bremer, Pastor Worship 10:45 a.m. Zion Lutheran 423 S. Mechanic Street, Butler 2nd Sunday Monthly Sing 1:30 660-679-3363 Michael Manz, Pastor Happy Hill Church of God Sunday School 10 a.m. Prairie City Worship 11 a.m. Ron Dunlap, Pastor 660-598-6215 Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Community of Christ Worship 10 a.m. Worship 10:50 a.m. Holly Rabourn, Pastor Evening Services 6 p.m. 409 W. Dakota, Butler Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. 660-679-3682 This Listing Sponsored by Outreach Center - 5 W. Dakota Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 660-679-5135/660-200-6244 Worship 10:45 a.m. Wed. Dinner/Games, 1st wk. 6 p.m. Immanuel Baptist Church Cove Creek Christian Reverend Lynn Snapp 110 W. Ohio Giffon Simmons, Pastor 801 W. Dakota, Butler Butler, MO 64730 Ballard: North on BB 5 miles 660-679-4164 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Traditional Service 8:30 a.m. 660-679-4481 Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Service 11 a.m. Double Branch Christian Wednesday Prayer Group 7 p.m. Bill Perkey, Pastor Rt. 5 Box 411, Butler 417-395-2888 Call the News Xpress to add your Church Information Sunday School 9:30 a.m. to this Directory, free of charge. 660-679-6127 Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Corner Hardware MU honor grad Brandon Jeffrey Fischer, son of Jeff and Sheila Fischer, graduated from the University of MissouriColumbia. He earned his Master’s of Accountancy with honors. He is employed by Pricewaterhouse Coopers Accounting Firm in Kansas City, Mo. Brandon is 2007 graduate of Butler High School. —Submitted. News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, June 22, 2012 9 NEWS-XPRESS Basketball camp at Butler elementary school Butler Bears, in partnership with Missouri Rhythm professional basketball team, announces a basketball camp Saturday, July 7 at the Butler Elementary School, 4 North High, Butler. The camp is for grades 3 to 5, boys-girls, 9 a.m. to noon; and grades 6 to 8, boys-girls, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Camp trainers include Dwayne Blakley and Nick Burton, ABA professional players and Betty Lennox, WNBA professional player. Camp focus: Health and fitness; ball handling basics; instruction in overall player development. Cost of the camp, $35. Special session “Get Fit With the Rhythm,” K-1st grade only, $10 - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. For registration or more information contact: Missouri Rhythm - www.rhythmnationhoops.com. Bryant Tucker (816-872-6622) [email protected]. His 4th hole-in-one Michael Wood of Holts Summit, Mo., originally of Butler, scored his fourth hole-in-one in the Father’s Day tournament June 17 at the Butler Country Club. He used a 7 iron for 165 yards on a par 3 hole No. 8. This was witnessed by his teammates, Jerry Wood, Randy and Morgan Hough of Butler, and other players present. Their team won the tournament with a score of 53.—Submitted. Adrian Lanes Bowling June 16 Tuesday 7pm Summer Open Adrian Lanes 16.0-08.0 Yates Racing 14.0-10.0 Shadows Keepers 13.0-11.0 Calvary Baptist 05.0-19.0 June 12: High Game: Mathew Bridges 270, Dan Goodrich 266, Josh Yates 223, Becky Saathoff 181, Dee Ridley 170, Tom Rosekopf 158, Jim Ridley 158, Jessica Bridges 131, Betty Wisdom 131, Dana Rosekopf 120, Shelby Sutton 114, David Timblin 112, Jacob Saathoff 110. High Series: Dan Goodrich 690, Josh Yates 615, Becky Saathoff 526. NonCommittal League, $9 per week. Wednesday 7pm “Tough Shot” Miasis Dragon 117.0-063.0 Slow Starters 110.5-069.5 Carroll Chiroprac 100.5-079.5 Whatever 080.5-099.5 Mel’s Team 076.0-103.0 Tough What ? 055.5-124.5 June 13: High Game: Joel Robbins 233, Claude Billingsley 221, Bill Lunsford 215, Josh Yates 214, Mi- chael Bowman 212, Mat Bridges 212, Joe Clapp 210, Don Chulufas 202, Brian Allen 202, Vicki Bergerhofer 189, Kelly Wernex 184, Chelsey Yates 181, Mellenie Estes 168. High Series: Joel Robbins 607, Josh Yates 604, Kelly Wernex 496. Match-Play League, High Points: Josh Yates 24, Ron Brown 24, Joel Robbins 23, Leroy Foster 22.5, Kent Taylor 22, Chelsey Yates 21, Vicki Bergerhofer 20. Lane Condition: 2008 Team USA Very Long Trials, 47 ft. Next week 45 ft HammerHead Shark. Friday Nooners June 15: High Game: Mim Jackson 212, Joe Grays 204, Gene Atkin 191, Leroy Foster 187, Dale Smith 181, Kelly Wernex 177, Wilson Ausmer 169, Jon Atkin 168, Ross Wainscott 168, Tom Dayringer 147, Jean Wilson 139, Troy Burton 121, Monica Ausmer 120. High Series: Don Chulufas 559, Joe Grays 586, Gene Atkin 557, Leroy Foster 523, Dale Smith 500. Non-Committal League, $8 per week. Need Bowlers on all leagues. Subscribe to the News Xpress 1-Year Subscription Bates $34.91inCounty Mo. 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The AquaBears swam very well in their events, but fell short of winning their first home meet. The AquaBear relay teams were able to come away with only three blue ribbons and six red ribbons. This hurt the AquaBears since only blue ribbons count towards team points. The blue ribbon relay teams were girl’s 9-10 medley relay: Kylee Eidson, Makenna Stephens, Jessi Baker, Morgan VanGordon; girl’s 13-14 medley relay: Keegan Lawrence, Brittany Laughlin, Peyton McGuire, Kenna Schrock; and girl’s 11-12 freestyle relay: Tarin Schrock, E. VanGordon, Kayla Wainscott, Jayde Eidson. Jayde Eidson and Jacob Shipley came to swim big for their 11-12 divisions. Jayde took home two individual 1st place wins in the butterfly and individual medley. She also helped her relay team to place 1st in the freestyle relay giving her a total of three blue ribbons. Jayde also took home 3rd place for the freestyle. Jacob took home two individual 1st place wins in the freestyle and breaststroke. He also took home 3rd place for the backstroke. Other blue ribbons not previously mentioned were won by Morgan VanGordon for 9-10 girl’s butterfly, Jagur Eidson for 8 and under boy’s breaststroke, Kayla Wainscott for girl’s 11-12 breaststroke, Peyton McGuire for girl’s 1314 breaststroke, Henry Oates for boy’s 8 and under backstroke, Emma VanGordon girl’s 11-12 backstroke, Brittany Laughlin for girl’s 13-14 individual medley and Jesse Donovan for boy’s 15-20 individual medley. The AquaBears proudly took second in individual medleys swum by Paula Schrock for 8 and under girls, Morgan VanGordon for 9-10 girls and Peyton McGuire for 13-14 girls. The AquaBears will host the Woodson Sharks this Saturday, June 23rd at home. Gold level sponsors: Minor Family Chiropractic, Get Fit Gym, Don’s Tire and Service, Hammett’s Collision Repair, Corner Hardware, and Principal Financial. Complete Results: Races are 50 meters unless otherwise noted. 8 and under Girls – 25 meter freestyle: JaKaila Rolph, 3rd; Paula Schrock, 5th. 25 meter butterfly: Bethany Vandenburg, 2nd. 25 meter breaststroke: JaKaila Rolph, 2nd. 25 meter backstroke: JaKaila Rolph, 3rd, Paula Schrock, 4th Cassandra Smith, 6th. 100 meter individual medley: Paula Schrock, 2nd. 100 meter free relay: J. Rolph, P. Schrock, B. Vandenburg, B. Cox, 3rd. 8 and under Boys - 25 meter freestyle: Jagur Eidson, 2nd, Henry Oates, 5th; 25 meter breaststroke: Jagur Eidson, 1st, Henry Oates, 2nd, 25 meter backstroke: Henry Oates, 1st, Jagur Eidson, 3rd; 100 meter freestyle relay: H. Oates, H. Mackey, A. West, J. Eidson, 2nd. 9-10 Girls – 100 meter free- Tarin Schrock swims the breastroke for 11-12 girl’s division. style relay: M. VanGordon, K. Eidson, M. Stephens, J. Baker, 1st; freestyle: Morgan VanGordon, 3rd, Jessi Baker, 5th, Makenna Stephens, 6th. Butterfly; Morgan VanGordon, 1st, MaKenna Stephens, 3rd; Breaststroke: K. Eidson, 3rd; Backstroke: Kylee Eidson, 2nd, Jordan Mackey, 5th. 100 meter individual medley: Morgan VanGordon, 2nd, MaKenna Stephens, 3rd. 100 meter freestyle relay: K. Eidson, M. Stephens, J. Baker, M. VanGordon, 2nd, A. Bennett, A. Tenholder, J. Cartwright, J. Mackey, 4th. 9-10 Boys – Freestyle: Skylar Hower, 2nd; Backstroke: Skylar Hower, 2nd. 11-12 Girls - 200 meter medley relay: J. Mackey, C. Hill, M. Cazelle, H. Hower, 2nd. Freestyle: Jayde Eidson, 3rd, Kenna Schrock, 4th, Kayla Wainscott, 5th, Tarin Schrock, 6th. Butterfly: Jayde Eidson, 1st, Makenna Cazelle, 4th. Breaststroke: Kayla Wainscott, 1st, Kenna Schrock, 2nd, Emma VanGordon, 5th, Ciara Hill, 6th. Backstroke: Emma VanGordon, 1st, Tarin Schrock, 4th, Makenna Cazelle, 6th. 200 meter individual medley: Jayde Eidson, 1st, Kenna Schrock, 4th. 200 meter free relay: T. Schrock, E. VanGordon, K. Wainscott, J. Eidson, 1st; M. Cazelle, C. Hill, S. Cartwright, H. Hower, 4th. 11-12 Boys –Freestyle: J. Shipley, 1st, Coy Piland, 2nd. Breaststroke: J. Shipley, 1st; Coy Piland, 3rd. Backstroke: Coy Piland, 2nd, J. Shipley, 3rd 13-14 Girls – 200 meter medley relay: K. Lawrence, B. Laughlin, P. McGuire, K. Schrock, 1st. Freestyle: Brittany Laughlin, 3rd, Peyton McGuire, 5th, Keegan Lawrence, 6th. Butterfly: Brittany Laughlin, 2nd, Keegan Lawrence, 3rd. Breaststroke: Peyton McGuire, 1st, Keegan Lawrence, 5th. 200 meter individual medley relay: Brittany Laughlin, 1st, Peyton McGuire, 2nd. 200 meter freestyle relay: K. Lawrence, P. McGuire, K. Schrock, B Laughlin, 2nd. 13-14 Boys – Freestyle: M. Hayes, 3rd. Butterfly: M. Hayes, 3rd. Backstroke: M. Hayes, 2nd. 15 & Over Girls – 200 meter Medley Relay: M. Rabb, J. Spencer, T. Foote, S. McCoy, 2nd ; Freestyle: Tabitha Foote, 2nd, Mary Raab, 4th, Harley Harper, 5th. Butterfly: M. Rabb, 3rd, Johnna Spencer, 4th, Shannon McCoy, 5th. Breaststroke: Tabitha Foote, 3rd, Mary Raab, 4th, Katie Henry, 5th, Shannon McCoy, 6th; Backstroke: Taletha Barger, 3rd, Arielle Coleman, 4th, Katie Henry, 6th; 200 meter individual medley: Tabitha Foote, 3rd; 200 meter Free Relay: S. McCoy, K. Henry, A. Coleman, J. Spencer, 2nd; M. Raab, H. Harper, T. Barger, T. Foote, 3rd. 15 & Over Boys –Freestyle: Jesse Donovan, 2nd; Butterfly: Jesse Donovan, 2nd; 200 meter individual medley: Jesse Donovan, 1st. 200 meter freestyle relay: J. Donovan, M. Hayes, C. Piland, J. Shipley, 3rd. Crayfish regulation discussions continue Jefferson City • The Department of Conservation continues to gather information to make an informed scientific decision on invasive crayfish. The Department has listened and consulted with bait producers and dealers on invasive crayfish. Education efforts have worked to inform anglers and bait sellers about how to prevent invasive crayfish from damaging the state’s sport-fishing industry. A proposed course of action would prohibit the importation, purchase or sale of live crayfish, commonly called crawdads, for use as fish bait. It would not prevent anglers from catching crayfish and using them as bait. This action is intended to prevent damage to stream and lake ecology, species losses and protect recreational and economic values associated with fishing. More than 1.1 million Missourians enjoy sport fishing, which generates more than $2 billion in economic activity in the state annually. Surveys conducted in 2010 and 2011 showed crayfish sales were minor for most Missouri bait shops, pet shops and aquaculture operations, typically representing only about 1 percent of their income. Nevertheless, Deputy Director Tom Draper, who chairs MDC’s Regulations Committee, says the decision to consider banning commercial crayfish sales was not taken lightly. “The Conservation Department is responsible to the citizens of Missouri for protecting fish and wildlife and the economic and recreational benefits that go with them,” says Draper. “Other states already are seeing declines in the quality of fishing because of invasive crayfish. We don’t want to get 20 or 30 years down the road and wish we had done something to protect our fishing when we had the chance. Knowing what we do, it would be irresponsible not to take some type of action to protect Missouri’s aquatic resources.” MDC Resource Scientist Bob DiStefano says crayfish are unlike many invasive species, because they don’t have to be far from their native areas to cause trouble. A crayfish species whose population is in balance with other species in its native waters can cause ecological problems when introduced to a neighboring watershed. “Many crayfish species can become invasive if moved into the wrong setting,” says DiStefano. Imported crayfish also can carry diseases with the potential of decimating native crayfish populations. Crayfish are a staple food for black bass, sunfish and many other sport fish. What MDC knows about invasive crayfish comes from dozens of studies in Missouri and other states. DiStefano says those studies show that the danger posed by commercial trade in crayfish is real and serious. For example, spot checks conducted by MDC before passage of the crayfish sales ban showed that more than one-quarter of bait shops were selling crayfish species that already were illegal under previous regulations. In most cases, these were not willful violations. Bait shop owners simply did not know the difference between crayfish species including the invasive species. Even if dealers could tell the difference, they could not be expected to detect a few individuals of an invasive species mixed in with a shipment of thousands of less-destructive crayfish. MDC inspections also found that many bait shops were selling crayfish obtained from outside of Missouri and that some shops were illegally selling crayfish collected from the wild. Invasive crayfish already are impacting Missouri waters. DiStefano said field studies have documented 25 instances of crayfish invasions in Missouri. Those invasions have caused declines of six native species. DiStefano says invasive crayfish have been shown to outcompete native crayfish, compete with game fish for food, destroy aquatic plant beds used as spawning grounds and nurseries for game fish, and are known to also eat fish eggs. This combined with reduced spawning habitat and food means fewer and smaller fish. A study of lakes in Vilas County, Wisc., documented resource damage from invasions of rusty crayfish of more than $1 million annually. Draper noted that Missouri anglers would still be allowed to catch crayfish and use them for bait if the Department implemented a regulation. A ban would only prohibit commercial trade in live crayfish bait. Bait shops would still be permitted to sell dead or preserved crayfish for bait. He says delaying implementation of a ban would give MDC time to inform anglers about the risks associated with moving crayfish from one place to another. “The Department needs anglers’ help to protect Missouri’s lake and stream fishing,” says Draper. “It is critical for anglers to know the danger posed by moving crayfish and other bait from one place to another. How well we do our job of educating the public will make a huge difference for the future of fishing in Missouri.” 10 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, June 22, 2012 PUBLIC NOTICES You are hereby notified that the Personal Representative will file a petition for an order of complete settlement of the estate together with a final settlement and proposed order of distribution in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Bates County, Missouri on July 9, 2012, or as may be continued by the Court. If no objections to the settlement or proposed order of distribution are filed within 20 days after the date of the filing thereof, the court will consider said settlement and proposed distribution and, upon their approval, the court will determine the persons entitled to decedent’s descendible interest in the estate and the extent and character of TRUSTEE’S SALE their interest therein. Upon proof of compliance with IN RE: Shawn Taylor the court’s order of distribution by the and Jenny Taylor, personal representative, the court will husband and wife Trustee’s Sale: discharge the personal representative and his sureties, if any, from further For default in payment of debt and claim or demand by any interested performance of obligation secured party. by Deed of Trust executed by Shawn Taylor and Jenny Taylor, husband and R. Todd Wilhelmus (s) wife dated November 15, 2006 and ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE recorded in the Office of the Recorder 8 N. Delaware, P.O. Box 45 of Deeds of Bates County, Missouri in Butler, Missouri 64730 Book 870, Page 91 the undersigned 660-679-4161 Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on CURTIS COTTINGHAM Thursday, June 28, 2012 between the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at P.O. Box 104 the specific time of 11:25 AM), at the Hume, Missouri 64752 East Front Door of the Court House, 660-464-1013 City of Butler, County of Bates, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the 23-4 highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Deed of Trust, and situated in Bates OF BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI County, State of Missouri, to wit: PROBATE DIVISION THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF In the Estate of THE NORTHEAST QUARTER ROBERT LEE MOORE, OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP Deceased. 41, RANGE 32, EXCEPT ANY STACEY LYNNE SPEARS and PART IN PUBLIC ROAD, MARIA JEANETTE MOORE-COWIN, ALL IN BATES COUNTY, Co-Personal Representatives MISSOURI. to satisfy said debt and cost. Estate No. 11BS-PR00080 MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 134955.062812.282946 FC NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR COMPLETE SETTLEMENT AND PROPOSED ORDER OF DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT LEE MOORE, DECEASED: 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. You are hereby notified that the Personal Representative will file a petition for an order of complete settlement of the estate together with a final settlement and proposed order of distribution in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Bates County, Missouri on July 9, 2012, or as may be continued by the Court. If no objections to the settlement or proposed order of distribution are filed within 20 days after the date of the filing PUBLISH ON: June 1, 2012 thereof, the court will consider said 06/08/2012, 06/15/2012, 06/22/2012 settlement and proposed distribution and, upon their approval, the court 22-4 will determine the persons entitled to decedent’s descendible interest in the IN THE 27TH JUDICIAL estate and the extent and character of CIRCUIT COURT, their interest therein. BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI Upon proof of compliance with Judge or Division: the court’s order of distribution by the PROBATE personal representative, the court will discharge the personal representative In the Estate of and his sureties, if any, from further JOHN MACKEY O’BANNON, claim or demand by any interested Deceased party. Case Number: 12BS-PR00029 Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of John Mackey O’Bannon, Decedent: On May 31, 2012, Julianne Germinder and Janelle O’Bannon were appointed the personal representatives of the estate of John Mackey O’Bannon, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Bates County, Missouri. The personal representatives’ business address is: 2008 Cecil Street, Columbia, Missouri 65201. The personal representatives’ attorney’s name, business address and phone number are respectively: R. Todd Wilhelmus, 8 North Delaware, P.O. Box 45, Butler, Missouri 64730; 660-679-4161. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: April 4, 2012. Date of first publication: June 8, 2012. Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. Becky Robb (s) Clerk 23-4 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of DOLLIE E. MOORE, Deceased. CURTIS COTTINGHAM, Personal Representative R. Todd Wilhelmus (s) ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE 8 N. Delaware, P.O. Box 45 Butler, Missouri 64730 660-679-4161 STACEY LYNNE SPEARS CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 603 West Spruce Street Fulton, Kansas 66738 620-857-4460 PUBLISH ON: June 8, 2012 06/15/2012, 06/22/2012, 06/29/2012 23-4 Notice is hereby given that the Bates County Board of Equalization will meet in final session on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Taxpayers that have not resolved their assessment differences during their informal hearing with the Assessor may call the County Clerk’s Office at 660-679-3371 for an appointment with the Board of Equalization. Witness my hand and seal this 13th day of June, 2012. Marlene Wainscott Bates County Clerk 25-2 BID NOTICE Hudson R-IX Elementary, Route 3, Box 32-1, Appleton City, MO 64724 is accepting bids for a depositary agreement for the district’s checking accounts. Bids are for a one-year period. Banking institutions bidding should be located in Bates or an adjoining county. District shall select the Depositary as contemplated and permitted by Chapter 165 RSMo., as amended. Depositary will deposit securities of the kinds and character specified in Chapters 110 and 165 RSMo. to secure district funds. All bids should be received in the school office no later than Thursday, July 12th, at noon. 25-2 REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS LUCILLE MUNDEY Bates County Recorder of Deeds June 8-14, 2012 Timothy Wells & Sonja K. Holsti-Wells to Caroline Conklin, Ted Wells & Martha Agan: Lots 39, 40, 41, 42, 89, 48, 49, 50, 51 & 52, Blk 10, Johnstown; Lot 30, Blk 2 & Lots 43, 46, 47, 60 & 61, Johnstown & part of Sec. 36, Twp. 41, Range 29, described. Joie Booher & Della Boher to Keith Morrow (trustee) & Keith Morrow Trust 5-11-2000: Lot 25, Park South Addn., Butler. Lois Sutton, Brian Sutton, Robert G. Cherry, Linda Cherry, Galen L. Cherry, Robyne Shumate, Keith Shumate to Charles Feezell: Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12 & 13, Blk 8, original town, Merwin. Bank of America to Secretary of Housing & Urban Development: Lot 2, Blk 3, Polly Hunn’s Addn., Butler. Secetary of Housing & Urban Development to Sandra Ewing: Part of Sec. 20, Twp. 41, Range 33, described. Raymond Cook, Wanda Davis & Mary Fay to Joseph E. Weeks & Linda S. Weeks: E/2 of Lot 1, Blk 7, South Drexel. JEANETTE MARIE MOORE-COWIN CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 6201 East Lake Meade Blvd., #132 Las Vegas, Nevada 89156 23-4 TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Jodi L. Carlson, a single woman Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Jodi L. Carlson,a single woman dated December 14, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bates County, Missouri in Book 889, Page 51 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Thursday, July 5, 2012 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 11:25 AM), at the East Front Door of the Court House, City of Butler, County of Bates, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Bates County, State of Missouri, to wit: THE EAST 56.8 FEET OF THE NORTH 100 FEET OF LOT 5 IN YOAKUM’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 25 IN WESTSIDE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BUTLER, TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR SEWER LINE WHERE SAID SEWER LINE IS NOW LAID ACROSS THE WEST PART OF LOT 5 IN YOAKUM’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 25 IN WESTSIDE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BUTLER, BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI. to satisfy said debt and cost. MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 143047.070512.282597 FC NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. Estate No. 11BS-PR00084 §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be NOTICE OF FILING given without the prior consent of the OF PETITION FOR COMPLETE consumer given directly to the debt SETTLEMENT AND PROPOSED collector or the express permission of ORDER OF DISTRIBUTION a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED debt and any information obtained will IN THE ESTATE OF be used for that purpose. DOLLIE E. MOORE, DECEASED: Butler Public Library News NOTICE OF MEETING Board of Equalization Bates County, Missouri Detailed Financial Statement of Mount Pleasant Township Combined Administrative Fund Road & Bridge Fund Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2011 & Ending December 31, 2011 Assessed Valuation As Of May 31, 2011 $52,579,955.00 Amount Tax Rate Levied By Township Board Road & Bridge Tax Rate $.2165 Administrative Tax Rate $.0975 Beginning Balance From All Funds 1-1-2011 $63,282.01 Receipts CART monies $8,000.00 Property Tax $152,179.74 Interest $463.59 Other $17,652.22 Total Receipts From All Sources $178,295.55 Expenditures Rock $20,677.46 Payroll $39,303.73 Insurance $8,490.00 Other $135,437.92 Total Expenditures Made $203,909.11 Ending Balance From All Funds 12-31-2011 $37,688.45 Township Inventory Real Property $15,000.00 Equipment $243,290.00 Supplies $0 Total Inventory As Of December 31, 2011 $258,290.00 Letitia A. Foster (s) Clerk of Mount Pleasant Township 25-1 100 West Atkinson • 679-4321 Linda Hunter, Director Split tongue does a lot of work hummer’s tongue is about the same length as its bill. The front half of the tongue is split and has fringed edges. The fringed edges catch insects in the flowers during rapid licking. A HBook Sale Sneak Preview Wednesday, June 20, 5:30-7 p.m., $5 admission. •••• BOOK SALE Thursday, June 21, 9:30-5:30; Friday, June 22, 9:30-5:30; Saturday, June 23, 9:30-3 (this is a correction) - $2 bag day BATES COUNTY PWSD #2 2011 CCR (Consumer Confidence Report) may be seen at McBee’s General Store - Amsterdam News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, June 22, 2012 11 CLASSIFIEDS (1) Personals (2) Business Services (3) Personal Care (4) Help Wanted (5) Business & Financial (6) Animals & Services (7) Farm & Garden (8) Sales (9) Rentals (10) Real Estate For Sale (11) Recreational For Sale (12) For Sale (13) Miscellaneous (14) Automotive Xchanger / news-Xpress P.O. 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Call Uptown Laundry at etrefacing.com 417-389-4475. 816-813-1653. 1&4womz z1345wom QUILT SHOW:Spruce Store at Frontier Village, Adrian. Saturday, June 23rd from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All quilts are requested for display. Vote for your favorite quilt. 2b13 C H U R C H SERVICES:Conducted at the Mulberry Church, Frontier Village at 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 24th. 2b13 RETIREMENT RECEPTION: For Sylvia Eldridge at the Rich Hill Lion’s Club Building on Saturday, June 30, 2012 from 2-5 p.m. Friends and students stop by to wish “Eld” a great retirement. 2a20 DADE AND BRIDGES FAMILY AND FRIENDS REUNION: Adrian City Lake Park, Shelter house #2, June 24. b I WANT TO SAY A BIG THANK YOU: To Kim & Randy Hocker of Drexel and Susie Hatten of Drexel for helping with my mother, Martha Everett of Adrian when she passed out and fell on Saturday, 16th during the Drexel City Wide. It meant so much to us, you are very carping people. I really appreciated it very much. Also would like to thank Drexel First Response Team & Cass County EMS. Thanks again for being there! Benita Mickel and Tammy Smith a (2) Business Services All kinds of home & business repair, Cleaning, Remodeling, Contracting PERFECT HEAT:No inside mess, forced air heat, wood warmth and all the hottest water you can use. 660-598-4191. HARDY OUTSIDE WOODBURNING STOVE. z R.B. CONSTRUCTION:Bobcat, backhoe, rock hammer & dump truck work, driveways, culverts, excavation, water lines, septic systems, gradework, building pads, pond work, tree work, fallout shelters sold & installed, concrete tear out & replace, etc. Reasonably priced, quality work. Call Rex 660-925-3138, cell 816-510-0048. z STUMP REMOVAL:Quality service, reasonable rates, Call for estimates. Daryl Koehn 417395-2475. 1&3womz IF YOUR BUDGET IS STRETCHED ON WELDING SUPPLIES: Then check out my prices before you pay too much. Roger’s Oxygen and Acetylene Service, office 660-679-5368 or cell 660-679-7187. 3womz STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPAIRS: Import, semi truck, farm and industrial. Light House Auto Sales & Repair, 608 N. Scott, Belton, MO 64012. 816322-6324 z BATES COUNTY TREE SERVICE L.L.C: Licensed and insured for your protection. MasterCard and Visa accepted. 660-679-3737. z YOUR VINYL SIDING MOLD & DIRT REMOVAL EXPERTS: WE also clean any other outdoor structures. D&D Powerwash & Deck Restoration. 660267-3192 z D&D POWERWASHING & DECK RESTORATION: Professional wood deck, fence, home siding cleaning, staining and sealing. 660-267-3192z RICH HILL MEAT PROCESSING: Custom slaughtering and processing. We have openings for your butcher beef and pork. Call us for an appointment. 417-395-4161. 8a30 DR. OZ TEAS:Pu-erh, white tea, dandelion, cinnamon, bilberry, lemon ginger, chickweed. Sandy’s Herbs, 200 N. Main, Butler. 660-679-5060. Open Every Day 8-8. fpz ENTRY LEVEL POSITION: Insurance office Butler. Candidates must be: Quick learner, computer and phone skills, enjoy working with people. Will train right person. Bi-lingual SENIORS 60+ AND 5 TO 6 YR Hispanic a plus. Send Resume OLDS: The Community Food to Navesink, PO Box 330, ButPantry has some senior boxes ler, MO. 64730 2a20 available. In order to qualify you need to be 60 or older, resident HELP WANTED:Farmer exof Bates County and meet in- perience in row crop. Rich Hill come guidelines. The box con- area. Call David. 816-231-2360 tains 30 lbs. of non-perishable or 816-358-5110 and leave food and a 2 lb. box of cheese number. 2a20 per month. Children between the ages of 5 and 6 also qualify SERVICE MANAGER OPENfor this program. If interested ING: Dependable, experienced please come by the pantry and and motivated Manager for offfill out an application or for more road machinery, Service Deinfo. call 660-679-3951 nc partment. This person will be responsible for the profitability (4) Help Wanted of the Service Department. He/ she will schedule work flow for HELP WANTED:Waitress/bar- several service technicians, and tender/cook full or part-time. ensure a high level of customer Amsterdam Cafe. 660-267- satisfaction by providing supe3209. z rior customer service. The Service Manager will work together HELP WANTED:Whistle Redi- with other department managMix, LaCygne, KS is now ac- ers to ensure the profitability of cepting applications for a mixer the company. Send resume to driver. Class B CDL with air Dept. SM, PO Box 210, Butler, brakes required. If interested MO. 64730 6b20 contact Steve 913-757-4775. 4b13 PAINTING:Small town pastor trying to make a living. One story houses or inside walls. Also do home repairs. May call 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 660-925-3185, ADRIAN MANOR HEALTH & REHAB CENTER: Has a part Dwayne.4b6 time position open for a CNA AFFORDABLE METAL for the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. 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Available for Parties. Call Victoria Hutton, certified designer. 660-679-4404 4a13 West Central Missouri Community Action Agency is now accepting applications for a Family Advocate position that will cover the Head Start Centers in Adrian, Butler and Rich Hill. The role of the Family Advocate is to serve as a resource to the family, and to act as a liaison between the Head Start classroom, the family and the community. A High School diploma or GED and reliable transportation are required. This is a 9 month per year position. Full benefit package included. You may apply online at www.wcmcaa.org. You can also drop by any of our offices and pick up an application or request that one be sent to you. Send all applications (and transcripts/ resumes) to WCMCAA, Human Resources, P.O. Box 125, Appleton City, MO 64724. Due to the volume of responses we are receiving, we are unable to provide any application’s status, so please refrain from contacting us for such information. 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For free estimate call R&K Construction, Roy Welliv- JESS’S STARTER AND ALer, 816-804-5297.z TERNATOR REPAIR: Specializing in farm tractors, semi and ROY LEWIS CONSTRUC- industrial. 816-914-9563. Call TION: New or remodel, over before you come. Old 71 South, z 20 years experience. Kitchen Rich Hill, MO. or bath remodel, decks, window & door replacement, trim, OXYGEN & ACETYLENE: You dry wall, electrical, roofing, any can now exchange your bottles type of home or barn repair. at Green’s Welding and Sales 816-738-1238, z in Appleton City. 660-476-5598 z REPAIR & PARTS for all brands available at Del’s. We also do AIR CONDITIONING SERservice calls. Del’s Appliance, VICE: Reasonable rates. BridgHeating & Cooling, 56 E. Main, es Service, 816-297-2880.z Adrian, 816-297-2228. z STUMP DIGGING BY:Dewey’s FOR ALL YOUR CARPET & up- Tree Service. 2010 Carlton 40R holstery cleaning needs please self propelled stump grinder, call Cliffs Carpet Cleaning 660- 1 stump or 100, call us for a 679-5657. z phone bid. Dewey Dirks owner, 660-424-4567, 816-922-9830. PARKER’S CHIMNEY SERVICE: Cleaning, inspection, FREE ESTIMATES:Ask about repairs, all major credit cards FREE SIDING 50 colors viaccepted. Licensed & insured. nyl starting at $235, windows, www.ParkersChimney.com home repair. Clint Schuman 660-424-0970. z 660-200-5484 z NEW AT HOME DAYCARE: Opening in Clinton, MO. Have 4 openings right now. 660-4920251 a SALES CONTINUES 30% OFF: In stock. New store hours 9-3 Monday thru Saturday. Excluding medical emergency. Town Square Hardware, Southside Butler square. 660-679-5832. (3) Personal Care Adult & Child Care, Chiropractors, Counseling, Doctors, Dentists, etc. LOOKING FOR AN AFFORDABLE: Medicare Supplement? Call David Noble 1-800-8385576. z NEW & USED HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT: Clean, good condition items at affordable discounted prices, shower chairs, self standing commodes, raised toilet seats, canes, crutches, walkers, aluminum reach grabber, wheelchairs and more. If you’re household budget is stretched, check with “This-NThat Sales”, Butler, Mo. 660679-7748. z DIABETIC TEST STRIPS WANTED: Must not be expired, most brands needed, I pay cash. Call Tom 417-667-2286. 4b6 (5) Business & Financial Anouncements, Opportunities, Financial Services, Insurance, Loans & Investments WOODS CADET MD184:3 pt brush cutter, 7 ft well cared for, $1300. 660-925-3375. a BUSH HOG TH72:6 ft 3 pt finish mower, new blades, serviced, ready to mow, $750. 660-9253375. a FOR SALE:Larger round bales, wheat, straw. Phone 660-6934554. 2a20 FOR SALE:Net wrapped heavy 4x5 round bales, Bermuda fescue & sudan. Approx. 1,000 bales. Will load. Call 417-2146462 4a20 FOR SALE:Craftsman Mower 42” Revolution zero turn. Like new, very nice, $2750. Call 417438-3875 or 417-394-2175a FOR SALE:New Holland 851 round baler, good condition, $1500 OBO. 660-200-5367 z HAY:Need person to bale my hay on shares. Rich Hill and Horton area. 816-231-2360 or 816-358-5110 and leave number. 2a20 FOR SALE:Knock out roses $12, 4 1/2” & 6” geranium $1. Cox Feeds 660-679-4621 b (8) Sales Auctions, Garage & Yard Sales, NOTICE:Protect what you have Rummage Sales with insurance from COOK INSURANCE Agency, Inc., 660- GARAGE SALE AT BARGAINS 679-6188, Butler, Mo. z 4U: Across from Phillips 66, in Adrian. Saturday, June 23, 8 NOTICE:Fire dues are now due a.m. to 2 p.m. Books, toys, lots and payable for Amoret and of dishes and kitchen items, surrounding areas. These may kitchen table and chairs, tools, be paid at the old bank drop bakers rack, TVs, lots of misc. box in Amoret or by mail at P.O. We have marked many things Box 105, Amoret, MO. 64722 half price. Early sales are wel2b20 come, as we are open all week. We are renting spots for people to set up and sell on Saturdays. (6) Animals & Call to reserve yours, for more Services info 816-297-4155. b LIMOUSIN BULLS:Blacks and Reds, Limousin females bred & open, Double J Ranch, 417842-3353, Ron cell 417-2140279, Will cell 417-350-9810. z THIS WEEKEND:You will save twenty five percent on all Kenmore refrigerators and twenty percent on all other Kenmore appliances, plus save an extra ten percent on all the top ten brands of appliances including Kenmore, when you use your Sears Card! Only at your Hometown Butler Sears Store, 104 S. Sunset Drive in Butler. CORN FED BUFFALO: Sold by pound, 1/4, 1/2 or whole, Also $50 or $75 bundles. Call for hours and directions. Scott Farms, 660-476-5843, Appleton City. z SUMMER IS HERE:And the twenty twelve line up of CraftsANGUS BULLS:14 to 20 month, man lawn and garden equiplow birth weight and gentle. Will ment is ready to help you win keep until turn out time. 660- the Turf War. Save an extra 679-1382 z five percent when you use your Sears card. We are located REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS right in your neighborhood at BULLS FOR SALE: 16 months 104 S. Sunset Drive in Butler. to 3 year olds. Good disposition Exclusions apply, see store for and growth. Call Matt Kohler. details. Offers valid through 816-679-4966. 5b30 June twenty-fourth. Fan us on Facebook and get exclusive FOR SALE: 2 Black Angus Facebook Friday offers! b Bulls 16 months old. Low birth weight. Call 660-598-2211 after GARAGE SALE:Fri., June 22 6:30 p.m. 2b13 7 a.m. 506 N Havannah. Keyboard, end tables, toys, clothLONGHORN COWS/HEIF- ing, purses, household items, a ERS: Bred Lamar, MO. 417- lots of misc. 214-1949 or 417-214-1965. 4b13 GARAGE SALE:802 Gregory St., Butler. Thursday only! BeBULLS FOR SALE:2 - 2 year gins at 8:00 a old gentle black bulls. 660-6793539. a GARAGE SALE:Women clothes/shoes, lots of boys size BILLY GOAT:1/2 Kiko cross, 3-4, home decor, good toys, 2 yrs. old, 120 lbs. $200. 913- cheap. Thurs., Fri., June 21-22, 709-8421 a 7 a.m.-? 308 S. High, Butler. FOR SALE:Nubian Doeling Milk goat. Born January 2012. Very tame and easy to work with $150. 913-709-8421 a FOR SALE:4 year old Boer Nanny goat. Great painted color. Raised triplets this spring $250. 913-709-8421 a FOR SALE: Farm machinery & equipment. 816-682-4808.z (7) Farm & Garden FOR SALE:Bush Hog brand rotary mowers (rigid and flexwing) hay tedders, wheel rakes UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI zero-turn lawn mowers. Schell EXTENSION: Family Nutrition City T&T, Schell City, MO. 417Education Program is accept- 432-3101. z ing applications for Nutrition Program Associates, Bates WANTED:Standing Timber. County Vacancy #7720. Re- Certified cutters, highest pricsponsibilities include teaching es paid. Cash up front or on basic nutrition, food safety and shares. Ron Jones, 417-321physical activity concepts to 3190. 2&4womz low income Missourians. Associate’s Degree or 60 hours LOOKING FOR:Some hay to of college in nutrition or related bale on shares. Tevan Diehl, area is required. $11.80-13.30/ 816-769-2787. 3a6 hr. Positions are dependent upon continued USDA fund- FOR SALE:John Deere 466 Big ing, which is expected but not round baler with net wrap and guaranteed. For more informa- tie. Baled less than 2200 bales. tion about the positions and the 816-773-6365 4b13 online application process go to http://hrs.missouri.edu/find- WMATA AUXILIARY:Is serva-job/staff/index.php. No phone ing breakfast and lunch during calls. EEO / AA/ADA Employer. the annual Tractor Show, June 2b20 22-24 at Frontier Village, Adrian, Mo. Breakfast served from HELP WANTED:Part time cook 6-9:30 a.m.; Lunch hours from and waitress. Must be neat and 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 2b13 clean with experience. Must have a 2nd gear in crunch time. 2002 NEW HOLLAND 688 Apply at The Blue Inn Restau- BALER: Auto wrap, twine, 5x6 rant, 117 W. 4th St., Appleton round bales, baled under 2500. City. 2b20 Gehl 8 wheel rake. 417-6442748 b DRIVERS:Home weekends. Assigned newer trucks w/ 1958 JD 620:2 cyl, LP gas, 3 pt, APU’s. Excellent benefits/bo- white front, very good, $4750. nuses. CDL-A 1 yr. exp., re- 417-549-0314. 2b20 freshers welcome. Connie or Marnie 866-374-8487 FOR SALE:Straw bales $4. 2a20 660-679-4403. 2b20 HUGE GARAGE SALE:It’s been 10 years since my last one so there is lots of stuff. Clothes infants to adults, house decorations, storys, you name it. It is worth the drive - guaranteed! This Friday 8-5, Saturday 8-12. 11 miles west of Adrian on Hwy 18, when road curves north, go straight on gravel, take immediate left south. 4th house on right. Watch for signs. Abernathy. b GARAGE SALE:8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 22, 721 S. Birch St. (behind hospital) Butler, MO. Clothes, baby items, furniture, much misc. a YARD SALE:June 23-24. TV, twin bed frame, clothes, shoes, exercise equipment, kitchen stuff, books, movies, pioneer sub woofer, toys. North of Adrian on new Outer Rd. west of 71. a MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE CONTINUED: Still have Teacher Resources and Creative Memories supplies, holiday decorations, collectibles, knick-knacks, 1 bicycle, furniture, televisions, adult and children’s clothing, and new items added this week. Go out South Main and take a left (east) on first gravel road past the bridge. Follow signs. a MOVING SALE:Saturday, June 23rd 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, June 24th 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mini farm/yard equipment & tools, household items and more. Adrian, MO, from 71 Hwy - East on 18 toward Clinton, left on “T” highway (just before Water tower) go 4.5 miles to “Power Lines” first left on gravel road: Sale at end of road on left.a GARAGE SALE:503 E. 5th, Adrian. Fri. 22nd, 8 - 5; Sat. 23rd, 8-3. Much misc., books, material, crafts, bed frame. a 12 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, June 22, 2012 FOR RENT IN RICH HILL: 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, 1500 sq. ft., Auctions, Garage & Yard Sales, nice spacious unit. $500 month Rummage Sales rent, $500 deposit. Call 9132a13 MULTI FAMILY GARAGE 742-2201. SALE: June 21-22, 103 N. High St., Butler. Tons of stuff. Desk APT. FOR RENT:2 bdrm apt. in top computers, toys, bunk bed LaCygne with carport, washer frame, microwaves, clothes for & dryer hook up, no pets. 9132b13 all, kids bikes, and much much 755-2593 more. Its all gotta go. a HOUSE FOR RENT:In Adrian, GARAGE SALE:Name brand Mo. 3 Bdrm, 2 bath, full baseclothing, new Wrangler jeans ment, large family room, 2 car 36x32, dishes, Corelle ware, garage, large lot with garden jewelry, household items, 46” area and tool shed, close to MTD mower (needs repair), school, appliances included. hedge trimmer, trash compac- $700 month, no pets and detor, exercise equipment, black posit required. Contact 404z powder 50 cal. bullets, many 735-0252. many other items. From Passaic go east on D Hwy. to 9003 FOR RENT:1 bdrm upstairs Rd., turn south follow signs. apartment $250 rent and deThur. & Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-Noon. posit 103 W. Ft. Scott, Butler. No pets, great for single perb son. 660-679-6141. b GARAGE SALE:Thursday and Friday. 520 W. Ft. Scott St., But- FOR RENT DOWNSTAIRS: 2 ler. Too much to list: 17” tires, bdrm, no pets, water paid $300 31x10x50x15 new condition, rent and deposit. 108 S. Thomplots of boots, girl clothes 12-18 son, Butler. 660-679-6141 b mos., Harley Davidson boots size 12, refrigerator (black), FOR RENT:3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath white electric stove, rugs, pic- home, 509 W. Harrison $495 tures, sofa, a/c units - 24,000 rent and deposit. No pets, 1 yr. b and 28,000 BTU, etc. 660-227- lease. 660-679-6141 0030 a FOR RENT:2 bdrm in Butler GARAGE SALE:Sat. (23rd) 8 new carpet, fresh paint, AC, a.m. - ?? 607 N. Havana, But- available now $385 month, ler. Clothing, toys, elliptical, plus deposit. 660-924-6655. 3b20 much misc. a (8) Sales NEW TO THE AREA: Blessings unlimited featuring..Christian home decor, jewelry, dishes, gift books, Dayspring greeting cards and children’s items. See it this Saturday, June 23, at the Mini NASCAR races (Old Walmart building). b HOUSE FOR RENT:2 bdrm house in Passaic. $450/month, utilities not included. Appliances available. No pets please. Security deposit & references required. Contact Jackie Nieder at 660-679-1687 for more info. b GARAGE SALE:Thursday, June 21, 8 a.m. until noon. No clothes, assortment of misc. Everything goes, sale is at Recreation Lake on east Nursery. Go through the gate at the lake and turn right. Sheryl Fischer a FOR RENT:3 bdrm, 2 bath mobile home in country. Appliances furnished. NO PETS. Adrian schools. $450/month, first and last up front. 816-590-2047 2b20 (9) Rentals Homes, Business, Apartments, etc. APPLICATION FOR ELDERLY: 2/3 bdrm units at Pleasanton Housing Authority, 902 Palm, Pleasanton, KS, 913-3526289, screening is required. 2&4eowz FOR RENT:Studio apt., 2 bdrm and 3-4 bdrm, ready at first of July. Reasonable rent. 660424-3516 2b20 FOR RENT:Small 3 bdrm trailer in country 7 miles east of Rockville $275 month, $275 deposit. 660-598-2204 or 660-4923453. b APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Appleton City Senior Citizens Housing has attractive and spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Utilities are included (electricity at some). Cable is furnished. Laundry facilities on site. Rent starting at $255. For age 58 plus. For more information, call 660-476-2200. EHO. 1&3womz FOR RENT:Nice one bedroom house, reasonable utilities. Two bedroom trailer stove, refrigerator, three bedroom, trailer remodeled. 660-679-3065 2a20 NOTICE:Foster Retirement Center, Inc. is now accepting applications for rental apartment, 1 bedroom, stove, refrig., utilities furnished, rental assistance available. Submit to: Foster Retirement, PO Box 33, Foster, Mo. 64745 or contact 417-395-4837 for information. EOH. z FOR RENT:Extra nice 2 bdrm, 1 bath house located at 600 W. Lee in Butler. Will be available between June 15th and July 1. No pets allowed and tenant will need previous, excellent references. Hardwood floors and ceramic tile in kitchen and bath. 660-679-7517 Linn Nitsche. 2b20 FOR RENT:Building on south side of Butler square at 21 W. Dakota. Reasonable rent. Call 660-424-4201. a FOR SALE OR RENT:4 bdrm, L&L MINI STORAGE:Units 2 bath, CH/CA, No pets. Referavailable starting at $25. 660- ences plus 1st & last month’s rent. 524 N. Main, Butler $575/ 679-0030. z month or $60K. 660-525-3171 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT: b Nicely furnished or unfurnished. Pool, rec. room & laundry. Free FOR RENT:2 bdrm, 2 bath, CH/ cable/HBO, water & trash. CA. No pets. References plus Short lease available. $175 1st & last month’s rent. 304 S. security deposit. No pets! In Mechanic, Butler. $375/month. Nevada. Starting at $325. 417- 660-525-3171 b 667-2633. z FOR RENT:2 bdrm trailer house FOR RENT:1200 square feet in Mound City, Ks., recent reoffice space, ch/ca, located model, central heat/air. Applisouth west of stoplight, Butler. ances. Good location. $400 per month. 913-709-8421 a Info 660-424-0643. z FOR RENT:3 bedroom, 2 bath (10) Real Estate duplex located west of Butler For Sale on K Hwy. $500 per month plus $500 deposit. No pets. Credit check required. Call 660-679- FOR SALE BY OWNER:93 4072 with questions or view- acres grass & hay farm house & outbuildings. 816-773-6365 ing. z 4b13 FOR RENT: 1 Bedroom apartment in Hume, Mo., water, sep- SEEKING FARM PROPERTY: tic and trash service included. Tillable and/or pasture mix, direct sale, no broker, no com620-857-4770. z mission fees involved. Gary FOR RENT:1 bdrm small 816-348-0142 2b13 house, AC, stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer. $350 rent, $200 PRE-OWNED DOUBLEWIDE: deposit. 660-679-4490 or 660- Will move to your land. Financing available. 417-533-3599. 679-5125 z z HOUSES FOR RENT IN ADRIAN: Affordable, two and MOBILE HOME FINANCING three bedroom houses. Close SPECIALISTS: A-D Credit. to school and downtown. Ap- New and Used. $0 Down w/ pliances provided. Additional your land, family land, or trade. storage. Shaded lawns. Refer- Land/Home Packages, Gov’t ences checked. 816-738-4995. Financing, Low Fixed Rates or variable. Prior Bankruptcy 2a13 & Foreclosure OK. Call to FOR RENT:917 East Pine St., prequalify. EZ Process, short Butler. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, com- application. 417-533-3599.z pletely furnished, ready to move into. Just outside city FOR SALE IN ADRIAN:Home limits. Nice quiet neighborhood, on 5 1/2 acres, 3 bedroom, 2 make a nice home for a single bath, 40x70 ft combination, barn or 2 people. No pets. Call 660- with 4 horse stalls and 2 car garage, perfect for someone with 679-5684 4a13 horses. End of South Houston FOR RENT IN BUTLER:901 Street, 305 South Houston. a Wix Lane, 3 bdrm with garage Phone 816-297-2481. and basement. $550 rent + BUSINESS & HOME:One pack$250 deposit. 816-297-8961 age, one payment. Turn key z downtown restaurant seats 60. FOR RENT IN BUTLER:900 Adjoins city parking lot. Unique Wix Lane, 2 bdrm duplex. $385 brick Victorian apt. with lots of rent + $200 deposit. 816-297- charm $167,500 #4145N. The Barnes Company, Nevada. 8961 z 1-800-925-3397 b 8 ACRE FARMETT:Remodeled three bedroom home, metal roof, vinyl siding, two ponds, huge out buildings, Liberal schools. $110,000 #4142N. The Barnes Company, Nevada. 1-800-925-3397 b FOR SALE:Roof trusses 2x4 construction. 30’ span X 11’ rise. Have 13, must take all $50 each. Call 816-738-5359 b FOR SALE:Vic Snare Drum & Bells. Beginners set, used. $200 comes with carry case FOR SALE:2 bdrm mobile and stand. 816-550-1247 b home, covered deck. Possible owner finance. 660-679-4062 FOR SALE:5 gal. hydraulic oil or 200-5740 2a20 $34.95 Cox Feed 660-6794621 b FOR SALE:804 N. Maple, Butler. $125K 4 bdrm, 2 bath, (13) Miscellaneous corner lot, new roof & furnace, Andersen windows. Western COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY: MO Realty, Mary Coffman. 660- 660-679-3951. z 200-6033. b STEEL, STEEL, STEEL:Several FOR SALE:10 acre N. edge of types. Lots of pipe. Various sizRich Hill $35K water, electric, es of tubing. 660-925-3302. barn, pond, garage, fenced. z Western MO Realty, Mary CoffBUYING: Gold & Silver, watchman. 660-200-6033 b es, sterling silver, flatware, anFOR SALE:3 bdr, 2.5 baths, tique jewelry, diamonds, coins, living room and family room, paying top price. Golden Claslarge detached garage, $129K, sics Jewelry. 816-380-6325 Wright Rd. Western MO Realty, z Mary Coffman. 660-200-6033 BUY A MATTRESS?GET A b FOUNDATION FOR $1, get FOR SALE:5 bdr, 3 bath, west a frame for $1. Furniture City, of Butler $159K. Walk out Clinton, MO. 660-885-7088. finished bsmt, treed setting, z natural gas. This house needs a family. Western MO Realty, DAVE’S KITCHEN CABINET Mary Coffman. 660-200-6033 REFACING: Get a new kitchen b look for a friction of the cost by replacing your doors and drawFOR SALE:5 bdrm, 2.5 bath er fronts. Also fireplace mantles Appleton City $79K basement, and any other cabinet needs. corner lot. Western MO Realty, No job too small. Licensed, Mary Coffman. 660-200-6033. Bonded, Insurance. 20 years b experience. View my website at www.davescabinetrefacing. FOR SALE:3 bdrm, 1 bath, com. 417-389-4475. zfpgarage in bsmt, great kitchen/ 2wom stainless appliances, 30x60 metal bld., 1/2 city block 622 S. LINN COUNTY Sports & 3rd St., Rich Hill $85K. Western Events. www.RedLogic.com MO Realty, Mary Coffman. 660- z 200-6033 b HELP WANTED:Waitress/barFOR SALE:80 acres pasture, tender/cook full or part-time. house, barn $229K. Western Amsterdam Cafe. 660-267MO Realty, Mary Coffman. 660- 3209. z 200-6033 b WANTED:Houses to clean in FOR SALE:3 bdrm, 1 bath, Butler and surrounding area CH & CA, shady corner lot, beginning July 2. 620-2127a13 detached garage/shop. 211 S. 3599, Debi. Willow, Butler $69K. Western MO Realty, Mary Coffman. 660- SINGLE MEN:You no longer 200-6033 b need to do your own laundry! We wash, dry, fold or hang for FSBO / RENT:In Adrian. Nice $6/load. Drop by Uptown Launstarter/retirement home. Re- dry (across from Bates County modeled 2 bd, 1 bath, 1 car ga- Sheriff’s Dept. in Butler). rage, double-corner lot fenced. 3womz Nice area. Phone: 816-297WMATA AUXILIARY:Is serv4399. b ing breakfast and lunch during FOR SALE:3 metal storage the annual Tractor Show, June bldg. on S. Main St. Gas and 22-24 at Frontier Village, Adrielectric on site $50K. 660-525- an, Mo. Breakfast served from 3171 b 6-9:30 a.m.; Lunch hours from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 2b13 (11) Recreational For Sale QUILT SHOW:Spruce Store at Frontier Village, Adrian. SaturBoats, Motorcycles, day, June 23rd from 10 a.m.-3 Motor Homes, Aviation p.m. All quilts are requested for WANTED:Dead or alive. Used display. Vote for your favorite 2b13 4 wheelers, 3 wheelers, dirt quilt. bikes, street bikes and ATVs, H U R C H no key or title needed. 816-217- C 8542, 816-380-5161, anytime. SERVICES:Conducted at the z Mulberry Church, Frontier Village at 8 a.m. on Sunday, June WANTING TO BUY GUNS: 1 or 24th. 2b13 small collection. 660-643-7320, cell 660-679-1223. SCRAP METAL WANTED: Old 4womz farm machinery, pickups, cars, appliances. 816-769-5539. ‘04 HD HERITAGE SOFT TAIL: 4b20 Low mileage, 6,500 miles, like new, 88cc, asking $13,000, WANTED:14 ft all metal grain some accessories. 913-909- bin, good condition. 660-3516326 2b13 2903. 2b20 FOR SALE:RV- 2003 Springdale, 31 ft. bumper hitch, vented heat, cold ac, 2 slides, new battery, new refrigerator/ freezer in 2011. Sleeps 6, small appliances and many extras included. Very low road miles, excellent condition $8500. 660464-0296 a THIS WEEKEND:You will save twenty five percent on all Kenmore refrigerators and twenty percent on all other Kenmore appliances, plus save an extra ten percent on all the top ten brands of appliances including Kenmore, when you use your Sears Card! Only at your Hometown Butler Sears Store, 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT- 104 S. Sunset Drive in Butler. BOY: 3500 miles, windshield, b excellent condition. $12,000. SUMMER IS HERE:And the 660-679-8571 2a20 twenty twelve line up of Craftsman lawn and garden equip(12) For Sale ment is ready to help you win Anything you might want to sell the Turf War. Save an extra BUTCHER BEEF FOR SALE: five percent when you use your Contact Neale Oerke at Dia- Sears card. We are located mond O Feedyard, 660-679- right in your neighborhood at 6885. z 104 S. Sunset Drive in Butler. Exclusions apply, see store for USED APPLIANCES, Wash- details. Offers valid through ers/Dryers, Refrigerators: Del’s June twenty-fourth. Fan us on Adrian Appliance, 56 E. Main, Facebook and get exclusive 816-297-2228. z Facebook Friday offers! b HEAVY DUTY RECLINING WANTED:6 ft bucket for Bush LIFT CHAIR: On sale now! Fur- Hog loader. 816-739-0447.a niture City, Clinton, Mo. 660885-7088. z WANTED:Cash paid for dimes, quarters, halves or silver dolBARN TIN:3’x27 1/2’ and 3’x31 lars date 1964 or older. 8162a20 1/2’, used; roll up doors 10x10, 830-0123 used $100. Baked metal, white. Hillsdale, KS. 913-557-3300. WANTED TO BUY:Old US coins, Indian head pennies and BARRELS:55 gal plastic white silver coins before 1964. Call nc & blue and 55 gal steel, excel- Robert 660-679-4142. lent condition. Hillsdale, KS. 913-557-3300. 3b20 SEATS! SEATS! SEATS! Conversion take off parts, pickup FOR SALE:GE Refrigerator bed, tailgates, wheel and tires, freezer $150. 660-267-3203 16 inch wheels and duals. Store leave message. b open one block West of Casey’s in Appleton City, Wednesday FOR SALE:2 man bass boat and Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Busi$300. 660-679-4212 a ness phone cell 660-492-3786. Home phone 660-476-5342. FOR SALE:Used Maytag Nep- 1&3womz tune dryer in excellent condition (14) Automotive with stand. 913-636-0389. FOR SALE:2002 Hitchhiker II, 32 ft., RKTG 5th wheel, 3 slides, many upgrades, good condition $19,000. Call 785-204-2145 or 2143. 2a20 1979 GMC 1/2 TON:4x4, 350, AT, running boards, new battery, like new tires, 188,xxx, good local truck, $1450. 660679-4398 a All decked out Connie Pruden and her horse, all fancied up for Saturday’s rodeo parade.—Staff. Relay for Life Luminaries ‘In Memory Of ’ In Memory of: Joseph V. Wolfe With love from Isabelle Ruth Whiting from The Coffman’s Elaine Izard by Sharon Cumpton Joelene Lambert from Mike & Janice Humphrey Elenora Burton from Gary & Micky Roberts Eddie Dodds Always: Wilma Dodds Dana Allen by Vickie Dodson & family Darrell Dale by Terry & Ruth Wheatley Teresa Bowling Loving sister, Miss you Love, Mary Arteela Woodall Love Rita & Don Camerer Lorene Green from Nick & Kay Jenkins Mark Davenport from Joyce Davenport Raymond Beebe by John & Lori Bezdek Stewart McLeod Loving husband, father and grandfather Love, Mary McLeod David A. Watson from The Kids Juanita Watson from The Kids Alice Gehm from Markita & Anissa Helen Bird by Whitney Gilmore and family Dana Allen by Chris Roberta Sage Dorothy Linard Love, Your Family Duane Harkrader by Chris & Roberta Sage Elaine & Bill Izard by Greg and Karen Berry Gerald Victor Walker by Dick and Candace Sutton Algie Sutton by Dick & Candace Sutton Gerry Johnson Love, Bob My Dad Joseph V. Wolfe With Love From, Debbie Charlie Fritts by Terry & Ruth Wheatley Gracie Fritts by Marge Fritts Rebecca Grover From: Paulie & April Morrow My Mother, Maude Snyder from Louise Fisher Beverly Mueller from Janet Oats Harvey Linard Love, Your Family Lylah Jean Wyatt by Dick and Candace Sutton Bobby Whitlock from His Wife, Margo Whitlock Dick Tucker by Dick and Candace Sutton Don Linard Love, Your Family Mabel Stocklaufer by Jim & Martha Edward “Hap” Berry by Greg and Karen Berry Uncle Bill Rigler by Karen and Greg Berry Chalrie Fritts by Marge Fritts Jolene Burch from Lisa Burch JOIN THE AVERITT FAMILY TODAY FROM PAGE 8 DEDICATED DRIVERS •$1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! •At home EVERY Week! •Start at 38 cpm •2,300 Average Miles •Industry Leading Equipment •Excellent Benefits! BCBS Insurance 401 (k) & Vacation & Holiday Pay •CDL-A w/ 1 yr. T/T exp. req. 888-WORK-4-US AVERITTcareers.com Equal Opportunity Employer SEE PAGE 13 BCMH honor employee Whitney Gilmore has been selected June Employee of the Month as Bates County Memorial Hospital. Whitney has been employed since 2010 where currently works full-time as a registration clerk in hospital admissions. She always greets everyone with a friendly smile and a kind word. She is willing to help others without hesitation. Whitney consistently strives to perform her job with diligence and professionalism. She is an asset to the hospital staff.—BCMH. HCourt St. v. Jeff L Scrogham, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, II: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/ methamphetamines, set for 7-1612. St v. Charles A Puhr, I Felony assault, II: Felony receiving stolen property-motorcycle, III: Felony escape attempt, set for 7-16-12. St. v. James A Millard, I: Felony attempted statutory rape, II: Felony abuse of a child, III: Felony statutory sodomy, IV: Felony statutory sodomy, V: Felony statutory sodomy, VI: Felony statutory sodomy, VII: Felony conspiracy/ tampering with witness/victim, set for 7-16-12. Skippy Roger Heckadon v Janice Elaine Heckadon, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, June 22, 2012 13 Relay for Life Luminaries ‘In Memory Of ’ FROM PAGE 12 Oliver Burch by Dorothy Burch and Penny Trinkle Dr. J.L. Anderson Love, Davie Anderson E.L. “Pat” Linard Love, Your Family Momma, Marcia Stark by Marcene Hap Berry from Ione Berry My BFF, Fran Smith Love, Margie Marian Barkley from Zella Doane Shirley Tourtillott from Bob E. Keene Sr. & Dorothy Keene Delores Robb from Bill & Debbie Bradly Grandpa Pete from all your Grandkids Lud Olson by Stephanie Christiansen and family James Keene from Bob E. Keene Sr. & Dorothy Keene Jack Lodge Love, Your Family Leroy Stocklaufer by Jim & Martha Kenneth Tucker by Dick and Candace Sutton Dana Allen Love, Rob, Mis and Brytani Ann Alexander from Charles & Alberta Larry John Erickson Love, Becky, Jeff, Jake, Abby & Josie Cecil Gaston Love, Floyd & Winifred Gaston Jina Burch Love Grandma & Grandpa Burch Donna Moore, Mother, wife, daughter, grandma and friend. You’re greatly missed. Love, Your daughter Mary Jennings and family Charlie Fritts from Marty & Susie Barnes Grandma Helen Smith Love and miss you, Shelly Routen Papa Hough Love, Kirbie and Kendell Dad - Ronnie Hough Love, Ronna & Nate Jessee Frank Underwood by Donna Rae Mary Loyd by Robbie & Family Francis Smith from Tina and Margie Gerald Roberts from Jason & Tonja Roberts Susie McNeil from Dave, Lynn, J.R., Jessie, Kara, Brandee & Ben Kim Hammer from Dena, Gary & Lynnlee Cathy Arndorfer from Dennis & Kim Jacobs Don Stotmeister from Dennis & Kim Jacobs Inabelle Tate Love and Miss You, Marty and Susie Barnes LeeRoy Long from Bonnie Long Alvy (Chic) Eidson from Ellen Jane Eidson LeRoy Long from Alan & Lynn Cox, Brian, LeeAnn, Wyatt & Eli Cox Mary Anderson from Bonnie Long Linda Reed from Bill & Debbie Bradly Duane Harkrader by Terry & Ruth Wheatley Carol Martin Embry from Kim Lorimore My Aunt, Evelynn Rogers from Patty Vermillion Aunt Polly Owens by Marge Fritts Jolene Burch from Gary Evan and families Larry Wainscott by Dick and Candace Sutton Joan Baldwin from Maggie Perry Sherlee Winter from Shane & Lisa Virginia Raynor from Joe & Vicki Jadlot, Brian, LeeAnn, Wyatt & Eli Cox; Cassie Grady & Griffin Crews Craig Winter from Shane & Lisa Ronnie McElwain from Jon & Toni McElwain J.L. McClenny from Ellen Jane Eidson Pat Evans from Gary Evans and families John Les Wainscott by Dick and Candace Sutton Pat Evans by Melody Thornton Harvey Linard from The Linard Family Don Linard from the Linard Family Bobbie Gutherie Love, George and Robin Carl Straw from Dennis & Cathy Slattery and family Janet Mangel from John and Carol Taylor Shirlee Winter from John and Carol Taylor Jerry Callahan from Carol and John Taylor Marilyn Spradling from Lance, Jane, Brittany and Baily Mouw Kim Hammer Love, Jana Allen & Paige Neighbors Tami Case from Lance & Renee Sargent Marley Moore from John and Brenda Prichard Richard Harrison fro Alivna Harrison-Wells Kim Hammer from Your Quizzers Drema Prichard from Betty McDaniel Joyce Essenpries from Pat Allen and family Drema Prichard from John and Brenda Prichard Bill Beatty from CJ & Sharon Kellogg Vince Weber and Francie Lambert from Ben & Jessie McWilliams Bryon Schaller from Mom, Connie Schaller Betty Greer from Nick & Kay Jenkins Paul Alm from Nick & Kay Jenkins Bob Green from Nick & Kay Jenkins Leeta Jenkins from Nick & Kay Jenkins Pat Evans by Terry & Ruth Wheatley Raymond Beebe by John & Lori Bezdek Craig Winter by Sara & Leland Burch Gene Cumpton by Christene Page Michell Crabtree Love, John, Maribeth & Family Faye Beebe by John & Lori CITY OF BUTLER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THE BUTLER, MISSOURI, PLANNING COMMISSION WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 26. ZONING, REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS IN THE BUTLER CITY CODE The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers (2nd Floor) of the Butler City Hall located at 22 West Ohio Street. The proposed amendments are in regard to allowing the Zoning Board of Adjustment to consider issuing Conditional Use Permits for Home Occupations in the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 Residential Zoning Districts. The proposed amendments would be to Chapter 26. Zoning, Article II. Administration and Enforcement, Division 2. Zoning Board of Adjustments; Appeals, Variances, etc. and Article VI. Supplemental Regulations, Division 1. Generally in the City Code. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing and be heard. Written statements will also be received before the hearing. The proposed amendments are available at City Hall and if you have any questions regarding the proposed amendments please contact the City Administrator’s office or call 679-4013. Mark F. Arbuthnot City Administrator 25-1 BHS Classes of 2012 & 2013 Bezdek Ronnie McElwaine Love, John, Maribeth & Family Jolene Burch Love, John, Maribeth & Family Donald Linard Love, Floyd and Winifred Gaston Ronnie Hough from Shelly & Ryan Hooper Carrie Easley from Ted Easley Vonetta Frazier from Larry & Bonnie Dickerson Doug Diehl Love, Your Family Dick Taylor from Mom, Tom, Sandee & Vickie Jim Stultz from Rick Fleischer and family, Ronda & Dick Stout and family Don Stotsmeister from Rick & Robin Fleischer Joelene Lambert from Joe & Clarice Robinson Hannah Saulsbury from Uncle Denny & Aunt Sandee Steve Robinson from Joe & Clarice Robison Elenora Burton from James Rosa Durst from Wilma Dodds Rosa Durst from Mike & Janice Humphrey Les Wainscott from Joe & Clarice Robinson Carl Straw Love, Mike & Carolyn Bridges and family Dwaine Shaffer Love, Your Wife and kids Eddie Dodds from Joe & Clarice Robinson Elenora Burton from Joe & Clarice Burton Faye Beebe by John & Lori Bezdek Jim McCombs from Mike & Janice Humphrey Tom Cleveland from Pam Skaggs Larry Hartsell Love, Richard, Kathy and kids Chloe Wadel Love, Grandma Cathy Wadel Vickie Diehl Love Always, Shirlie West Joe Hanke Love, Jackie Diehl Nieder & families Jack Hettinger From: Jane Hettinger Mark Davenport Love, Stacy Davenport Bertha Dodds from Mitch Dodds Kenneth Alkire from Mitch Dodds Tom Whitten from Jane Hettinger Connie Booth from The Nieders - Allison, Miles, Emily, Alan & Jackie Vernon Henry from Mary Beth Jennings Mark Davenport from Marilyn Parker Chloe Wadel Love, Grandma Cathy Wadel Don Linard Love, Nancy & Jim Joe Hanke Love, Sherrie & Bruce Shirky Vickie Diehl We Miss You! Aunt Allison, Miles & Emily Nieder Vickie Diehl Love, Jim, Debbie & Jacob Diehl Vickie Diehl - Dance as if no one is watching! Sisters Forever! Love, Sherrie Shirky Jeannie Gillette from Joanna McGee Mark Davenport Love, Seth Davenport Fern Jaymes from Mitch Dodds Ronie Hough Love, Mike & Carolyn Bridges & family Robert Sullins from Penny Sullins Tom Slover Love Devian Ronnie McElwaine Love, Jim & Carol Platt Betty Porch Love, Dianne Sullivan Debbie Bledsoe from Terry & Candi Agnew Shirley Hough from Diana Bennett Claudette Jensen from CA & Anna L. Moore Rita Hartsell Love, Richard, Kathy & Kids Twila Finfrock from Jane Hettinger ATTENTION parents of BHS Juniors & Seniors The complete videos of 2012 Prom & Promenade & Graduation are available for purchasing. Keep those special memories alive for years to come. Promenade - $18.00 • Graduation - $15.00 Mail check, along with name, address & phone number to LT DVD: 16 Glenbrook Road, Adrian, MO 64720 or call and leave message at 816-297-2744 ORDERS MUST BE IN BEFORE 6-30-2012 WILD HORSE RACE winners at the Butler Saddle Club rodeo (from left) Ryan Gabriel, Cole Gabriel and Kyle Morris, pictured with 2011 Queen Shelbi Schenker and Saddle Club president Kenny Gabriel.—Pam Craft photo. Jolene Burch by Sara & Leland Burch Albert Durst from Mike & Janice Humphrey Ernie Guss Love, Your Family that misses you Ann Alexander Love, Your Family. We miss you Jolene Burch from Joan Ghere Steve Robinson from Mike & Janice Humphrey Jim Lawrence from Joe & Clarice Robinson Ivan Quick by Family Eva Johnson by LeAnn Lucille Garoutte by Wendy Marie Jennings from The Family Jim Ketron from Gerry Ketron L.V. “Vernon” Byrd from Bays & Byrd Family Linda Reed by Terry & Ruth Wheatley Kenneth “Cotton” West Love, Larry Dorothy Schowengerdt from Gary & Trevalyn Schowengerdt Jolene Burch from Gary & Trevalyn Schowengerdt Ruth O. West Love, Larry Gerry Johnson Love, Lylah Rupert LaFarge Love, Jesse, Melody & Kensley Schowengerdt Grandma Cheryl Love, Your Grandkids Cheryl Henry Love, Jesse, Melody & Kensley Bill Morrow Love Helen & Steve Heuser Cheryl Henry Love, Your husband Bob Henry Dana Allen by Cindy Delaney & family Becky Groner from Helen & Steve Heuser Patti Habel Howe from Eileen Edelmayer Eddie Dodds from Mike & Janice Humphrey Tammy Case from Charles & Alberta Marilyn Aufdemberge by Linda Hook Gene Dines from Alan Cox Farms Raymond York by Sharon Cumpton Cleta York by Greg and Karen Berry George Gaston Love, Floyd & Winifred Gaston Loraine Lewis Love, Richard, Kathy & Kids Larry Linard from The Linard Family Steve Kuhn by John & Lori Bezdek Ronnie Hough from Jenn & Jeff Quint Dwight Cooper from Dennis, Cathy Slattery & family Herb Price from Ted Easley Theresa Fahnestock Love, Richard, Kathy & Kids Thomas McCammon by Jason, Jackie, Jordyn & Emily McCammon Freddy R. Howell Love, Mike Brandon, Larry, Wendy, Albert, Michael, Brenda & Ladonna Gerry Johnson by Sara Burch Ruby Williams Love and Miss You, Rita Johnston Kirby Jones from Ted Easley Ronnie Hough from Mike & Becky Hough Mary Davis by Shaun, Katy, Avery & Mylie Bruto Bob Phillips from Ted Easley Debbie Bledsoe Love, Randy & Donna Gregory Kim Hammer from Jimmy, Selina, Kristen, Jess & Kolby Cathy Wood by Brick, Lisa & Antonio Thomas Cathy Wood by Jerry & Tammy Williams Frank Fritts Jimmy, Selina, Kristen, Jess & Kolby Helen Lough by Daphne Muller Jack Sherman by Aaron Muller Daryl Fritts from Jimmy, Selina, Kristen, Jess & Kolby Red McMahon from Penny Sullins Tam Slover Love, Devian Chloe Wadel Love, Your Daddy, Matthew Wadel 2012 MUTTON BUSTIN’ winner, Wyatt Heckadon, 7, son of Perry and Kelli Heckadon of Butler, pictured with 2011 Queen Shelbi Schenker and Saddle Club president Kenny Gabriel.—Pam Craft photo. Don Linard Love, Pat & Terry Richard Rocheleau Love, Your Sister Linda. You’re always in my heart. Vickie Diehl You always brought the funny! Miss you Vic! Love, Jackie Diehl Nieder Kim Hammer Love Stephanie Lewis Velda Cox from: Alan & Lynn Cox; Brian, LeeAnn, Wyatt & Eli Cox; Mark & LeaAnn Ronnie McElwain from Alan Cox Farms Joyce Wells from Eileen York Edelmayer “Dad” LeeRoy Long from Scott & Becky Long Patrick O’Conner from Paulie & April Morrow Don & Kaye Morris from Paulie & April Morrow Rupert LaFarge from Gary & Trevalyn Schowengerdt Uncle Chuck by Greg and Karen Berry Christine Klinksick by Connie Thornburg Dana Allen by Dean Allen Lola Case from Karen Nameth Kenny Locke from Carol Yanonis Sherlee Winter by Terry & Ruth Wheatley Jolene Burch from Eileen York Edelmayer Shirlee Winters by Marge Fritts Glen Stocklaufer by Jim & Martha Ruby Wallace Love, Your Family Grandpa LeeRoy from Sarah, Sammy & Noah Long Linda Reed by Chris & Roberta Sage LeeRoy Long from Bonnie Long Jim McCombs by Terry & Ruth Wheatley Richard Rocheleau Love, Your brother, sister-in-law & family June McClanahan from Dennis & Cathy Slattery & family Aunt Debra Love, Les, Kristi & Kya J.B. Wainscott by Dick & Candace Sutton Grandma Pam from Britney & Brien Brad Hodges from Dorothy Hodges Grandpa Slattery from Ryan, Jenna & Cailtlin Slattery Mary Burton from Alice Jennings Pat Linard from The Linard Family Truman Gabriel Love and Miss You Daddy, Robin & George Dorothy Linard from The Linard Family Orval Case from Charles & Alberta Steve Smith Love, Your Family. We miss you. Steven Smith from Mom & Dad Gailen Gutherie Love, George & Robin Craig Winter from John & Carol Taylor Nora Ann Gray Fred Key Byron Mott Ora Lee Smith Earl Smith Ronda Kassner Debbie Tourtillott Jackson Brenda Kassner Darrell Dale Melvin Kithcart Darrell Dale Cara Herring Ed Horine Annabelle Arrasmtih Melvin Kithcart Jim Kithcart Dolph Smith Orben Smith Noble Connor Winnie Philpot Chloe Wadel Love, Jana Allen & Paige Neighbors Theresa Ragan Lorenz “Butch” Mouw from Lance, Jane, Brittany and Baily Mouw Nancy E. Jones by Alisha, JR, and Kassady Brownsberger Faye Beebe by Aunt Terry Morris Dr. J.L. Anderson Love, Lee Ann, David, Daniel & Tara McKee Dr. Tannye Rawls Love, The McKees Adam Coonce Debbie Bledsoe Love, Melissa Cara Herring From Zella Doane Wilma Brooks Duane Harkrader George Millard Clay Barkley Marian Barkley Debbie Bledsoe Love, Patsy & Mike Lou Gehm from Markita & Anissa Michell Crabtree Love, Neil & Sharon McLain Arthur Boone Wainscott by Dick & Candace Sutton Faye Beebe by Ken & Rosa Holland Ingrid Haberman from Eileen York Edelmayer Mickey West from Eileen York Edelmayer Debbie Bledsoe from Gary & Trevalyn Schowengerdt LIST CONTINUED NEXT WEEK 14 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, June 22, 2012 Relay for Life Luminaries ‘In Honor Of ’ Nancy Sieg from Bob Henry Lee McLain from Bob Henry Marge Fritts by Chris & Roberta Sage Shawn McVey from Jesse, Melody & Kensley Schowengerdt Jane Hettinger Love, Susan, Jesse, Ty & Tucker Johnston Gary Schowengerdt Love Kensley Gary Schowengerdt Love Trevalyn Schowengerdt Marge Fritts from Gary, Trevalyn Schowengerdt Lela June Rosier by Chris & Roberta Sage Marge Fritts by Judy Reynolds Cheyanne Hellwig by Chris & Roberta Sage Sharon Everett by Marge Fritts Neal Alkire by Melody Thornton Shawn McVey from Allan Cox Farms Jennifer Schmehl by Oscar Schmehl Herman Strauch by Sharon Cumpton Diana Vermaas Love, Jim & Annie Zellmer Lee McLain Love, Jim & Annie Zellmer Daddy Love, Caila McVey Family and Friends “Fighting the Fight” Love, Jim & Annie Zellmer Annie Zellmer Love, Jim Chet Vermaas With Love, Brad, Diana, Katrina and Josina Vermaas Annie Zellmer Love, Chad & Allison Todd Nitsche Love, Mom & Dad Lee McLain Love, Aunt LeeAnn, Uncle David, Daniel & Tara Kathy Shields by Becky Long Daron Jennings from Mary Beth Jennings Betty Black from Mitch Dodds Don Ghere from Jane Hettinger Betty Lewis Love, Mike & Carolyn Bridges Cassie McClanahan Love, Mike & Carolyn Bridges Beverly Ridgway from Jane Hettinger Bob Keene from Chat & Susan Bob Keene from Shane, Nicole McCoun & Tiffany & Daniel Morris Sharon Cumpton by Marge Fritts Bob Henry Love, Jesse, Melody & Kensley Schowengerdt Lee McLain Love, Tutu Shawn McVey Love, Amy Gary Schowengerdt Love, Jesse, Melody & Kensley Schowengerdt Brandi (Pet Dog) from Larry & Bonnie Dickerson Kenneth Holland from Gary & Micky Roberts Micky Roberts from Joe & Clarice Robinson Jerry Dodds from Wilma Dodds Cheryl Beebe-Snell by John & Lori Bezdek Elaine LeFevre by Rick & Robin Fleischer n A Butler Christian Ministerial Alliance feature A Pastor’s Perspective Dr. Terry J. Davis, Pastor First Baptist Church, Butler –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– How about some good news? Our church family stands on the Bible. The central message of the Bible is the “Gospel of Jesus Christ.” The word “Gospel” means “Good News.” The question in understanding and appreciating this word is “What is the highest good in the Good News?” Is it justification by faith? Is it forgiveness of sins? Is it the removal of the wrath of God? Is it redemption from guilt and liberation from slavery to sin? Is it salvation from hell? Is it entrance into heaven? Is it eternal life? All of these are precious promises bought by the blood of Christ for everyone who believes in Him. But they are not the greatest good for the Gospel. In fact, I would say that unless they lead to something else, these are not good news at all. It is possible to believe in all these things, and to want them and expect them, and still never have tasted what makes all the good things in the Good News good. So what is that? What it the highest good that makes every part of the Gospel Good News? The answer is given in 2 Corinthians 4: 4 & 6. And the parallels between these two verses show the depth and the wonder of each of them means. “Whose minds (those who are perishing) the god of this world (that’s Satan) has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, Who is the image of God, should shine on them”... “For it is God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” In verse 4 underline the words the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, Who is the image of God.” And in verse 6 underline the parallel words “the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” Here is one of the most important statements about the Gospel in the Bible. We know from 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 that the foundational events of the gospel are “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.” Yes. That is gloriously true. Without this there is no Gospel at all. But what must we see in those events if they are to be Gospel for us? 2 Corinthians 4:4 & 6 tell us: We must see “the glory of Christ who is the image of God” and “the glory of God in the face of Christ.” What? Because that is what the Gospel is. The Gospel is not just historical events—Christ died, was buried, and rose from the dead. The Gospel is Good News. And we do not see the decisive good in the Good News If we do not see in the events the glory of Christ who is the image of God. Notice carefully the use of the word gospel in verse 4: It is the “gospel of the glory of Christ who is he image of God.” This is the Gospel—The glory of Christ (the self-manifestation of God so that we see Who He essentially is and what He does as it is revealed in the person of Christ)—The glory of Christ seen and savored in the work of redemption is the Good News. This is the highest good that makes all the other good things promised in the Gospel good. Justification is good news because it makes me stand accepted by the One whose glory we want to see and savor above all things. Forgiveness is good news because it cancels all the sins that keep me from seeing and enjoying the glory of Christ who is the image of God. Removal of wrath and salvation from hell are good news because now in my escape from eternal misery I find eternal pleasure beholding the glory of God in the face of Christ. Eternal life is good news because “this is eternal life.” Jesus said, “That they know Me and Him who sent Me.” I enjoy all these wonderful things and am no longer distracted from the fullest enjoyment of the glory of Christ who is the image of God. This is a real glory, a real spiritual light that shines through the Gospel from Christ in His saving work and is seen not with the physical eyes, but with the eyes of the heart (Ephesians 1:17ff) or of the spiritual mind (2 Corinthians 4:4). I pray that this continues to be the unified, common understanding of the gospel in our church family— that we will be at home with this reality. I pray that for all our churches. May God grant us to understand, to appreciate, and to embrace the highest of the Gospel— “the glory of God in the face of Christ.” Jim Lawrence from Gary & Micky Roberts Dick Sutton from Joe & Clarice Robinson Bonnie Epley by Jerry & Christene Page Kenneth Holland from Joe & Clarice Robinson Terri Morris from Joe & Clarice Robinson Annie Zellmer from Diana Vermaas Bob E. Keene Sr. from Dorothy Keene Daniece Miller from Verna Corbin Betty Dubray by Dick & Candace Sutton Brenda Beebe by John & Lori Bezdek Lynn Goddard Love, Tommy, Carrie & kids Brenda Beebe by John & Lori Bezdek Vicki Callahan Love, Richard, Kathy & kids Shane Burch Love, Mom & Dad Cheryl Beebe-Snell by John & Lori Bezdek Shelly Walrod by Jesse & Miranda Parks Shelly Walrod by Randy & Diane Ross Gary Parks by Jesse & Miranda Parks Susan Johnson Love, Christy & Carrie Fern Lewis from Dennis & Cathy Slattery and family Cheryl Beebe-Snell by John & Lori Bezdek Sister Wilma Welch Eide from Larry & Bonnie Dickerson Marge Fritts by Terry & Ruth Wheatley Sandra Robb by Terry & Ruth Wheatley Lee McLain Love, Mom, Dad, Lynnsey & Randy Annie Zellmer Love, The Richard McLain Family Janet Longworth Ruddy from Ruby Padley Shawn McVey Love, The McLains Bob Henry from Gary & Trevalyn Schowengerdt Gary Schwongerdt by Marge Fritts Veta Phillips by Alisha, JR and Kassady Brownsberger Kenneth Holland My Loving Husband, Rosa Holland Sue Clark by Dick & Candace Sutton Carol Bailey Love, Lylah Donald Snyder from Phil & Donna Morrison Evonne Sprague from Dale & Janice Sprague Susan Johnston Love, Aunt Donna Cummings Bob Keene Sr. from Grandchildren Jason & Missie Jennings Helen Hill from Connie Schaller Gary Harris by Jerry & Christene Page LeRoy Welch from Larry & Bonnie Dickerson Eleanor Diehl Love, Your Family Kelly Hunt from Rick & Robin Fleischer and families Max Miller from Bonnie & Larry Dickerson Larry Dickerson from Bonnie Dickerson Cheyanna Koshko One Tough Lady from Robin Fleischer and family; Ronda Stout and family Bill Lewis Love, Richard, Kathy & Kids Bobby Winterringer from Bonnie & Larry Dickerson Brenda Beebe by John & Lori Bezdek Brenda Beebe by John & Lori Bezdek Wilma Hubbard from Deeny & Sandee Julie McGuire from Mom, Tom, Sandee & Vickie George Ann Fisher from Mike & Janice Humphrey Jerry Page by Christene Page Sharon Everett by Sara & Leland Burch Susan Johnston from Dennis & Cathy Slattery and family Wilma Dodds from Mike & Janice Humphrey SEE PAGE 16 Irene Holt named to head Senior Center Care Connection for Aging Services is proud to announce Irene Holt has accepted the position of Center Coordinator/Care Manager for Bates County Senior Centers. She will be responsible for coordinating meals, services, activities and fundraising for the Butler Senior Center, the Kern Center in Rich Hill, and the Houston Plaza in Adrian. Together with the members of the Center Services Advisory Board for the Butler Senior Center and Kern Center she will be recruiting and training volunteers, providing assistance to seniors with older adult issues, education, recreation and health and wellness programs offered through the centers. Holt has worked for Care Connections for Aging Services for four years as the Care Manager for Bates and Vernon counties. Her new position will allow her to continue to link seniors and their caregivers to the resources and services that older adults may need to live healthy, active and productive lives in their own homes and communities in Bates County. Such services include: information and assistance, care coordination of needs by authorizing/arranging services, coordinating inhome services, and linking family caregivers to available supplemental services and respite care through Irene Holt Care Connection for Aging Services. Holt graduated from Columbia College in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction Degree. She makes her home in Butler with her son Ben and daughter Haley. She has one grown daughter, Britney. Holt may be reached at the Butler Senior Center at 660-679-5830. She looks forward to sharing with the community what the Butler Senior Center, Kern Center and Houston Plaza offers the citizens of Bates County and how they play a dynamic, vital role in their communities and in the lives of those they touch.–Reported. Worship in the church of your choice this Sunday News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, June 22, 2012 The NEWS XPRESS Tying one on An affiliate publication of the Cross County Xchanger • Bates County, Mo. 64730 Combining and continuing the Bates County News-Headliner FOUNDED OCTOBER 5, 1984 5 North Main St., East Side Square, P.O. Box 210, Butler, Mo. 64730 Telephone (660) 679-6127 • FAX 660-679-4905 Published Each Friday Periodicals Postage Paid at Butler, Mo. Post Office POSTMASTER: Send address changes to news-Xpress, Box 210, Butler, Mo. 64730 USPS 731-730 Jim and Carol Peters, owners C.A. Moore, Editor/Publisher MEMBER MISSOURI PRESS ASSOCIATION Subscription Rates Single copy - 75¢ + 6¢ tax Bates County - $34.91 Elsewhere in Mo. - $38.93 Online Edition - $34.91 Amounts include sales tax. Copy Deadline -- Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. From the Scriptures: If anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.—1 John 2:1. n EDITORIAL They simply can’t go it alone R ed flags of distress are being hoisted by the hierarchy of the Butler Chamber of Commerce. What these “banners” represent poses the question: MEMBERS, WHERE ARE YOU? Support within the membership is pathetic, virtually non-existent and it is especially alarming with important community-oriented events listed on the calendar—such as the championship barbecue slated for October that will require—yes, demand—a wholesale call-out of volunteers. Barbecues sound good, smell good and taste good, but there’s more to it than can be imagined in behind-the-scene work, non-stop efforts over a busy weekend. One of the board members who has hands-on experience in past barbecues, says, “We are struggling...Chamber projects take a lot of time from board members and we just can’t keep the pace we are going with just board members.” He says he feels that the board members are meant to be an “advisory” panel but in reality “it has become a second non-paying job.” To one extreme, the barbecue might have to be cancelled unless volunteers come to the surface; as to the ongoing projects...if no one cares to get involved it might be time to consider disbanding the Butler Chamber of Commerce. Thanks, Saddle Club What a grand weekend it was in Butler, thanks to the Butler Saddle Club which presented the annual rodeo. Crowds were tremendous, especially Saturday evening’s throng, all of whom were treated to a fun and exciting rodeo. Question A reader asked the question, “Why does the town of Butler have a hay field in the middle of the town? Do they not care how it looks to visitors...when people visit assisted living or the Butler Estates apartments what must they think?” ‘All in’ for wind By Paul Mansoor Center for Rural Affairs People want wind energy, but don’t want to pay a lot for it. According to a new study, they may be able to have their cake—and eat it too. Wind energy is attractive for economic reasons. A robust wind industry could bring hundreds of thousands of jobs and tens of billions of dollars per year into the economy, much of it in rural America. But fear of higher prices has kept the wind development grounded. Although wind produces some of the cleanest energy, nobody wants higher electric rates. Wind towers are expensive. And in some remote areas, developing new wind farms can require transmission improvements, which are necessary to send the electricity from producers to consumers. Power companies usually pass these costs onto ratepayers. This creates a bottleneck, stalling wind projects and keeping clean energy from getting off the ground. However, introducing greater levels of wind together with smart system planning can decrease the annual market price relative to today. This means consumers would pay less for wind energy. The key is to go “all in.” The savings accrue when healthy wind development is combined with transmission upgrades. Installing just a few turbines at a time will cost more, on average, than multiple developments. The case for wind energy keeps getting stronger. Job creation, clean energy and lower electric bills? Change is coming—you can feel it in the breeze. F ather’s Day came and went as most Sundays do around our place. Sort of quiet, lazy, mostly uneventful, except that is, for cheery phone calls from the kids which was enough to make any dad proud no matter the occasion. Oh yes, there was feasting around noon, and ahhhh, a relaxing little nap afterwards. Sound familiar? What more could a guy want for Father’s Day? A necktie? No thanks!! THE DAD’S DAY cravat has faded from tradition. Men simply don’t wear neckties anymore. They’re passé...relics...uncomfortable...excess baggage and a little hokey in the present glitz of sartorial splendor. Why I don’t clean them out is beyond me. Perhaps it has something to do with sentiment, like the tie I remember wearing to my eighth grade graduation. Xpressions C.A. Moore I used to wear a necktie to work now and then, but just as sure as I did I’d be asked if I was going to be a pallbearer, or “what’s the deal with the tie, did you lose a bet?” I HAVE ENOUGH ties stuffed in two closets to outfit Cox’s Army. If they were stretched end-to-end I suspect they’d blaze a trail to Trading Post, Kansas, if not Topeka. Colors, bizarre designs and fabrics are indescribable. Stripes, polka dots, plain janes and illustrations that range from motorcycles to gargoyles. I even have one on which is printed a Christmas scene. When you squeezed a button it 15 played Jingle Bells—until the battery played out. A few in the blend when ties were extra wide could also be worn as bibs. Some are right down frightful. If they were hung out on a wire we’d never be in fear of predators in our yard. Yet I can’t part with my tie collection, it just wouldn’t seem right. I have given away three or four as special gifts, but finally quit because I felt my token was not appreciated. SO, WHAT TO DO? Sewing a bunch of them together might make a dandy quilt or a skirt? Donate them to the museum? Or set them out on the front curb with a free sign attached. I probably should go through the lot of them and pick out my all time favorite tie as part of my “laying away” wardrobe. Footnote: Windsor knot, please! Pilot image has come a long way I n this day and age, you have to have an outfit to be a pilot. Time was, you could tell a pilot by his big-billed baseball cap and maybe a pair of Ray-Bans. Today, one has to have the $400 Chinese leather flight jacket, $200 designer shades, an eight-ounce wrist watch, $500-worth of headsets and a big flight bag. And did I mention the iPad with all subscription services? At least that’s the image all the hot magazines project; “I see by your outfit that are a pi-lot…” In my case, I get by with basic gear and look like the guy handling the refueling hose. So much for my image. The visitor list for the week was led by Jim Gordon, stopping through on Friday evening with a nice Piper Seneca, en route to Ohio. A Forney Aircoupe, a Cessna Skywagon, a Bellanca Citabria and Beech Bonanza V35 were also in. Locally, Tim Hill was out in his Cessna Skylane, Bob Griffey flew to Nebraska in a Cessna Skyhawk, Jay McClintock got current in a Cessna 150, Glenn Adams took the Skyhawk out and Will Cook flew the Aeronca Champ and a Cessna 172. In the flight training business, the written (now “knowledge”) examination is a major stumbling block, perhaps more so than in the recent past. Now Blue Yonder LeRoy Cook a $150 gamble with a computergenerated list of questions written by government bureaucrats, the written has become a test of memorizing arcane bits of information unrelated to real flying. The questions are required to be rewritten every so often, and after so many times the logic gets pretty convoluted. So, you first have to figure out what’s being asked, then dredge your knowledge for applicable facts and formula, avoiding the two wrong multiple-choice answers for the one that fits. All of which makes student pilot Todd Proch’s achievement last Thursday more significant. Todd took his knowledge test at the Aviation Training center on 435, where the airplanes are parked beside the highway, and scored a perfect 100. The last student we had do this was Kenette Powell. Only 70% is needed to pass the exam, but 100 sure looks better when the Examiner sits down to administer the flight test. No, I didn’t school Todd for the test; he studied on his own, using Sporty’s Study Buddy iPhone app. Beware, attendees of the Fliars Club. This coming Sunday morning, June 24, is the monthly meeting time for the air heads and truth seekers. June being a 30-day month, we run out of days on Saturday, June 30, thus this is the last Sunday of the month. Be on the Butler airport ramp at 0700 hours and good fellowship will prevail. Our question of the week wanted to know when knots, or nautical miles, became the accepted measurement in the aviation world. Commercial aviation was forced into the Navy’s distance/speed standard in the early 1950s; miles per hour was used by some airlines up to then. General aviation kept mph (it looks more impressive) until the mid-1970s. Why the switch? No good reason; it’s like the push for metrics; one guy gets the religion and wants to force it on others. Use miles-per-hour if you want, it works just as well. Next time, tell me where you can download an FAA form 8050-1, the application for aircraft registration. As the World Turns “T herefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” (Matthew 6:25-27) I know this. I believe this. But then I look at creation and I worry for the birds of the air. In the midst of a storm, how in the world does a chickadee cling to bending branches with thread thin claws and miniscule talons? How come the killdeer is not extinct since she lays her eggs in the road where gigantic, racing tires can crush them? And why would a wild turkey place her nest so easily accessible to passing coyotes? I wonder, and worry I suppose, how does creation continue in a world full of violent storms, man-made hazards and natural enemies. Then, I have to admit, maybe I don’t give enough credit to One who orders this world and supervises it. “Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever. The sun rises and the sun sets, and hurries back to where it rises. The wind blows to the south and turns to the north; round and round it goes, ever returning on its course. All streams flow into the sea, yet the sea is never full. To the place the streams come from, there they return again. All things are wearisome, more than one can say. The eye never Senior Center Menu Schedule Serving Adrian, Butler and Rich Hill Centers Serving 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. JULY Outside the Box Brenda Black has enough of seeing, or the ear its fill of hearing. What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 1:4-9) God is in control! Whew! That’s a huge relief...if I truly believe. And that, my friends, is a daily struggle – to turn it over to Him. To trust He will do what is best. To surrender my anxieties to the One who calms the sea and feeds the hungry. I have a tendency to worry much. I fret for myself and for others. I lose sleep thinking about things far beyond my control. It is folly and foolishness. It is faithlessness and futility. So today when I stumbled upon something I’ve never before seen, I found myself instantly exhilarated and just as suddenly anxious. She flew up right before my eyes and departed, but left me looking downward as I gazed on a wild turkey nest brimming with prospects. I’ve never lost my child-like wonder for all creatures great and small. There I stood amazed and tickled to see the pale cream and brown speckled evidence of a good spring. I counted the clutch without touch to a total of ten. Then with dismay, I spied one, two and a third crushed shell carried near and far from the safety of her lair. The contents licked Monday, 25: Philly steak pasta casserole, chicken nuggets, Italian vegetables, spicy cucumbers, corn, wheat roll, butterscotch pudding, apricots. Tuesday, 26: Honey lime chicken, tuna noodle casserole, potatoes & peas, green pepper slaw, stewed tomatoes, wheat bread, cook’s fea- clean, no doubt had satisfied some scavenger. Immediately, I started to worry – over something of which I have absolutely no control. God made the turkey, she made the nest, those are her eggs and responsibility. He also made the critter those turkey eggs fed. Life is not so much a mystery novel as it is a book of facts. I walked away, but not unscathed. For it made me think just how much we assume life is safe. It is not! Solomon spelled it out in the third chapter of Ecclesiastes. “I also thought, ‘As for men, God tests them so that they may see that they are like the animals. Man’s fate is like that of the animals; the same fate awaits them both: As one dies, so dies the other. All have the same breath; man has no advantage over the animal.’” (Ecc. 3:18-19a) Though Solomon concludes that “Everything is meaningless,” I contend that it gives even greater meaning to life. Life is precious and short and uncertain. It is priceless. Life is beautiful and dangerous and exciting. It is limited. There are no guarantees, only opportunities. Are you a brave little chickadee, weathering storms in life? Are you a killdeer living on the edge and taking unnecessary chances? Are you a turkey who’s just doing your best to protect your nest and sometimes losing the battle? Whatever feather you wear at the moment, I pray you are filled with more faith than fear to endure it. And I pray that you know the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior. That’s our only safety. ture, pineapple. Wednesday, 27: Roast turkey w/ dressing, Swiss steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, herbed green beans, cabbage, wheat bread, pumpkin pie square, brownie cookies. Thursday, 28: Salisbury steak, chicken parmesan, mashed potatoes/gravy, California blend, tossed salad, wheat roll, brownie, apple spice cake. Friday, 29: BBQ Day. Hamburger, hot dog, green pepper slaw, stewed tomatoes, bun, cook’s feature. nChef’s salad available daily as alternative to menu items; soup & salad bar available daily at Butler Senior Center. 16 News Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, June 22, 2012 Butler Alumni 125th anniversary celebration. Officers Beshore and Wheatley went over and beyond their daily duties and helped the alumni committee, particularly during the 5K run and the alumni parade. These two gentlemen performed the duties of seemingly five or six officers directing traffic for both the run and the parade. They worked diligently moving from street to street to ensure the safety of all who were involved in the day’s activities. I can only be sure that during this time they were still responsible for answering calls for the citizens of Butler who were not involved in the alumni celebration. It should be noted that I am as equally impressed by Police to be commended To members of the Butler City Council: I wish to inform you of the excellence of two of the police officers on your staff. Lt. Randy Beshore and Sgt. Jerret Wheatley were on duty the morning of May 26, 2012. As you know there were several activities taking place that day in conjunction with the the willingness and professionalism of their “will do attitude,” as I am with the amount of service these officers performed for our community. Lt. Beshore and Sgt. Wheatley should be recognized and commended for the work they did on Saturday, May 26. They are truly dedicated to their call, “To Protect and Serve.” I offer my sincere gratitude and my appreciation to these two fine officers and I hope that the council recognizes the work that they performed and the great name they give to our community. Sincerely, Jason Lawrence, President of the BHS Alumni Board •Relay for Life Luminaries ‘In Honor Of ’ Jerry Dodds from Mike & Janice Humphrey Paula Shaffer Love, Your Kids & Grandkids Jeanetta Howell from Larry & Bonnie Dickerson Annie Zellmer from Mike & Janice Humphrey William Myrle Dudley from Jane Hettinger George Ann Fisher from C.A. & Anna L. Moore Hannah Dudley from Jane Hettinger Susan Johnston from Jane Hettinger Bill Lewis Love, Mike & Carolyn Mary Mae Lewis Love, Jim & Carol Platt Lee Dall Love Laura Rhea Marka Miller Love, Laura Rhea Shirley Dale from Dillon Hill Scott Lunhau Love, Mike & Carolyn Bridges Bob Lewis Love, Jim & Carol Platt Twila Holland Clubb My sister, Terry Morris Twila Holland Clubb by Mom & Dad Lee McLain Love, Meem & Pamp Susie Barnes Love, Jamie, Erin & boys Carol Linard Bailey from The Linard Family Cheryl Arbuckle Love You, Robin & George Lynn Goddard from Dennis, Cathy Slattery and family Mary Holcomb Love, Erin, Jamie & boys Elizabeth Bailey from The Linard Family Linda Hook by Greg & Karen Berry Frances West from Eileen York Edelmayer Don Ghere by Sharon Cumpton Natalie Linse from Paulie & April Morrow Sharon Cumpton by Karen & Greg Berry Papa Gary Love, Kensley Tina Ramazzini from Eileen Edelmayer Steve Heuser Love, Helen Jeff Rogers from Eileen Edelmayer Barbara Lawrence by Sharon Cumpton Steve Heuser from Paulie & April Morrow Becky Bousfield from Helen & Steve Heuser Herman Strauch by Karen & Greg Berry Papa Bob Love, Kensley Natalie Bousfield from Steve & Helen Heuser Vesta Limpus from Alan & Lynn Cox; Brian, LeeAnn, Wyatt & Eli Cox; Mark & LeaAnn Dick Sutton from Brian, LeeAnn, Wyatt & Eli Cox Bonnie Epley from Brian, LeeAnn, Wyatt & Eli Cox Betty Dubray from Brian, LeeAnn, Wyatt & Eli Cynthia Hannah by Karen & Greg Berry Peter Baldwin from Maggie Perry Laura Reed Wallace from Bill & Debbie Bradley Greg Start by Missy Christina Quick by Greg & Karen Berry Bob Jadlot from Joe & Vicki Jadlot; Brian, LeeAnn, Wyatt & Eli Cox; Cassie, Grady, Griffin Crews Scott Luhnau from Dennis, Cathy Slattery and family Lee McLain Gary Schowengerdt from Gary Evans and families Shawn McVey Love, Kenny, Kyle & Joleigh Bob Keene Sr. from Great grandchildren Mallory, Layne & Hudson Jennings Shawn McVey Love, Brian & Janette Kelli Miller by Dick & Candace Sutton James Arliss Wainscott by Dick & Candace Sutton Doug Mathis by Mary Strauch and family Terry Holland Morris by Mom & Dad Bob Keene Sr. from Grandson Justin Keene and Great Grandson Jayce Keene and Anna Lawrence Terry Holland Morris by Mom & Dad Dick Sutton by Candace Sutton Jim Sutton by Dick & Can- dace Sutton Ron Wainscott by Dick & Candace Sutton Shawn McVey Love, Mom & Dad Bobby Carson Green from Janet Oates Bob Keene from Seth, Georgia, Ryder, Preslee & Henlee Barbara Hill from Janet Oates Virginia Hilton Love, Lylah Sara Burch Love, Lylah Joyce Boydston from Bob E. Keene Sr. & Dorothy Keene Margaret Fugate from Judy Hood Ross Wainscott by Dick & Candace Sutton Dolly Studdards Love Mike & Gary Kenneth Holland, My loving husband - Rosa Holland Shawn McVey from Gary & Trevalyn Schowengerdt Sandy VanIperen from Carol Yanonis Terry Morris by Nursery Street Family Care Clinic Ron Rich Love, The Roberts Daniece Miller by Gayle Stark Dolly Studdards Love, Lylah Betty Barnett by Penny Trinkle ALL SURVIVORS from Floyd Atkinson Steven Cox from Glenda Cox and children Steven Jr., Tim, Jimmy, Chandra & Heather Joe Piland Love, Marty & Susie Barnes Marge Fritts from Marty & Susie Barnes Susan Johnston Love You, Rita Johnston Lynn Goddard Love, Dave, J.R. Jessie, Kara, Ben & Brandee Twila Holland Clubb by Mom & Dad Ione Winegardner from Nina May Deardorff David Sutton by Dick & Candace Sutton Sara Burch from Shane & Lisa Fannie Turner from Nina May Deardorff Mary Holcomb Love You, Robin & George Charles Cole from Angela, Andrew & Eva Cumpton Martha Bridges Love, Mike & Carolyn Elaine Thomas from CJ and Sharon Kellogg Al Truesdale from John & Brenda Prichard Nancy Sieg Love, Jesse, Melody & Kensley Schowengerdt Gary Schowengerdt from Bob Henry Annie Zellmer Love, Ami, Kevin, Katelyn and Alisa Sandra Robb by Chris & Roberta Sage Marge Fritts by Melody Thornton Barbara Lawrence from Joe & Clarice Robinson Mickey Roberts Love, Rob & Mis Donna Brown Love, Your Kids Barbara Lawrence from, Gary & Micky Roberts Micky Roberts from Nicole Shoals & Renee Burton Eldon Winder Love, Your Kids James Burton from Gary & Micky Roberts Etha Pearl Black Love, Randy, Donna, Carmen, Andrea & Ty Russell Chandler from Zella Doane Linda Morton Rust Love, Lylah George Ann Fisher from Louise Fisher Shawn McVey Love, Melissa Kenneth Holland My Dad from Terry Morris & family JoAnn Jennings from The Family Bob Keene from Bobby, Justin & Jayce Keene Dorothy Troby from Carla & Family Lynn Goddard Love, Ben & Jessie McWilliams Sue Clark by Gayle Stark Rosa Rivera Love, Your Medicalodge Family Beulah Epperson Love, Your Medicalodge Family Tina Kagarice With Loving Support from Medicalodge Susie Church With Love from Your Medicalodge Family Cheryl Farrell Love, Your Medicalodge Family Lucas Fields With Loving Support from Medicalodge Rev. Gail Danley Steve Heuser Billy West Cheryl West Linda Eaton Gary Schowengerdt Jennifer Scmehl Bessie Rich Dick Sutton Danny Breckenridge Pat Smith Aleta Barth by Aaron Muller Sarah Burch by Joan Ghere Micky Roberts from James Burton Tina Kagarice from Debbie Kagarice James Burton from Nicole & Renee Tina Kagarice All Your Hospital Buddies Wilma Dodds from Joe & Clarice Robinson Merle Aldridge from Ellen Jane Eidson Lelia Eidson from Ellen Jane Eidson Daniece Miller from Kevin Miller Louise Clapp by Sara & Leland Burch Cheryl Beebe-Snell by John & Lori Bezdek Paula Shaffer by Sara Burch FROM PAGE 14 Cheryl Beebe-Snell by John & Lori Bezdek Grandma Jean Johnston Love, Missy and girls Beulah Epperson from Elmer Epperson Brenda Beebe by John & Lori Bezdek Burch joins Farm Bureau Belton, Mo. • Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance would like to announce the appointment of William Burch from Butler as a career agent in Cass County. Burch has completed training emphasizing life, accident/health and property and casualty insurance. Burch is in the local Farm Bureau office at 8429 Clint Dr., Belton, Mo. News Xpress Early Deadline For the July 6 News Xpress Issue, our deadline will be Monday, July 2 at 10 a.m. to accommodate the July 4th holiday. D&D Fireworks look for us on Facebook 11 miles West of Butler on Highway 52 Due to 52 West being closed please use alt. routes Take West 52 to Wright Road, go north 1 mile, then west 2 miles or take Butler/Passaic exit, west on F Hwy. to J Hwy. south Come enjoy the fireworks show and listen to DJ Matt Berry starting at 6 pm! 660-925-3302 Bill Dunlap - Gene & Diane DeLozier Opens June 20 Sunday - Thursday - Open at 9 a.m. Friday & Saturday - Open at 8 a.m. Annual Fireworks Display June 30 – At Dusk RELAY FOR LIFE MEMORIES OF MOM will have the concession from 5:00 until after display Cash & Checks Only - No Credit or Debit