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Butler, Bates County
Missouri 64730
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Vol. 38
Tax
No. 14
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April 4, 2008
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■ Reviewing
Tuesday’s ballot
Candidates for the municipal, hospital board and school
district elections April 8, along
with tax issues in various townships.
Hospital Board: Vote for
one—
David E. Hopkins
Bart McClaughry
Jerry Jones
SCHOOL BOARDS
Four school districts have
three candidates to fill the three
positions which means all are
approved automatically and
therefore elections in these
school districts will not be
necessary: Butler, Rich Hill,
Hudson and Appleton City. All
electees serve three year terms:
Butler R-5—Matt Goforth,
Brad Davis, Jason Lawrence.
Rich Hill—Charles Kellogg,
Shawn Breckenridge, William
Thompson.
Hudson R-9: Paul D. Noble,
Timothy J. Bartz, Jerrell A.
Fischer.
Appleton City R-2—Daryl Foster, Janet Payton, Travis
Jones.
along with...
Miami R-1—Alan Nieder,
Mary Limpus, Ed Gutshall,
Vickie Popplewell.
Ballard R-2—Mike Kreitler,
Tina Oerke, Dan Copeland,
Robert Wayne Kagarice, Gene
A. Morris, Keith Teagarden.
Adrian R-3—Vanessa Tallman, Steve L. Lewis, Tom Underwood, Tammy Fisher.
Hume R-8—Lesa Berry, Jeffrey W. Thompson, Doug King,
Stacey Swickhamer, Kristy
Brooks.
Drexel R-4—Kevin Medcalf, Brenda Hadley, Ronnie Jacobs, Brad Lancaster.
Archie R-5—Sheila Thomas, Andy Copeland, Tim McGinnis, Ryan Grimes, April
Wiskur, Tim Schacher, Charles
Plattner, Dennis Romi.
MUNICIPAL
Adrian
Mayor (vote for one):
Cynthia “Cindy” Kendrick.
Ray Cusumano.
North Ward Alderman
(vote for one): E.C. “Hank”
Stark, Larry Ritter.
South Ward Alderman
(vote for one): Dennis Hooker,
William “Bill” Greenwood.
City of Butler
Ward 1 Council: David E.
Brown.
Ward 2 Council (vote for
one): Marvel Walker, Justin
M. Osburn.
Ward 3 Council: Michael
Parson.
Ward 4 Council: Bob
Schnoebelen.
City of Drexel
East Ward Alderman
(vote for one): Donald C. Simerson, Terry Mayfield.
West Ward Alderman
(vote for one): Donald W. Emery, Sue Bush Wishon.
City of Hume
Mayor: Adrien McFrederick.
Board of Alderman (vote
for two): Dwight T. Terry,
Morning Star Lang.
Village of Passaic
Board of Trustees (vote
for two): Lou Saubers, Jim
Lane.
City of Rich Hill
North Ward Alderman
(vote for one): Derek Keller,
Wayne “Jake” Knowles, Matt
Thompson.
South Ward Alderman
(vote for one): Darlene Humble, James S. “Steve” Billingsley.
City of Rockville
North Ward Alderman:
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South Ward Alderman:
James A. Shouse.
City Collector:
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★★★
Special Road
Tax Levy
(for or against)
West Point Township: Additional tax rate of $0.2200 on
$100 valuation for four years.
Spruce Township: Additional tax rate of $0.2500 on
$100 valuation for four years.
Homer Township: Additional tax rate of $0.2000 on
$100 valuation for four years.
Walnut Township: An additional tax rate of $0.1888 on
City of Amoret
$100 valuation for four years.
Mayor: Dwayne Rosson.
Cornland Special Road
North Ward Alderman:
District:
An additional tax
Fred Shelton.
South Ward Alderman: rate of $0.1764 on $100 valuation for four years.
Norma Ridley.
Prairie Township: An additional tax rate of $0.2300 on
City of Amsterdam
$100 valuation for four years.
East Ward Alderman:
Howard Township: An at.........................................
tional tax rate of $0.3473 on
West Ward Alderman:
$100 valuation for four years.
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Making it official
Although students moved into the new Butler R-5 elementary classroom addition about three weeks ago, the
ceremonial ribbon cutting was held Monday evening during the public open house festivities. Pictured (front
row, from left): Steve Sloan, Superintendant Westport Construction, Clinton, Mo.; Butler Mayor Jerry Cook;
school board member Paul Miller; R-5 District Superintendent Sterling Green; Jim Smith, key figure in the
citizens committee that promoted the bond issue for the addition; Gary Barbee, architect with Sam Winn & Associates, Springfield, Mo. Back row: Dennis Page, Elementary Principal; Steve Hubbard, Assistant Elementary
principal; Jason Lawrence and Brian Tippie, school board members; and Pete Jancich, Project Manager. An
overflow crowd of district patrons tour new new facility.—Staff photo.
■ Butler City Council
Property donated
for Children’s Center
The News Xpress
A dramatic breakthrough
in the status of the much anticipated Children’s Center
was announced at Tuesday
night’s Butler City Council
meeting.
According to the Zoning Board of Adjustment,
Steve Hubbard, a Bates
County building contractor, requested permission
to construct a building to
house the center on property he owns on the southeast corner of Thompson
and Howard Streets in a
R-2 single family residential district as stipulated in
Butler City Code Section
26-103(b).
As has been previously
reported several times in
the News Xpress, the center
is a professionally-operated
facility for the counseling
and rehabilitation of sexu-
ally abused children and
their families.
Hubbard is one of the
founding committee members of this project and actively engaged in fund-raising efforts.
Mayor Jerry Cook said
Hubbard appeared before a
public hearing of the zoning
board March 28 to state his
intentions at which time the
public was invited to comment yay or nay on the proposal.
After listening to Hubbard’s presentation along
with a couple of concerns
from residents in that neighborhood relative to possible
noise and increase in traffic, the board determined
that Hubbard has demonstrated sufficient documentation and explanation that
the use of this facility as a
Children’s Center will not
be a substantial detriment
to the adjacent property and
will not materially impair
the purposes of the zoning
ordinance or the public interest.
The board approved
Hubbard’s application for
a conditional use permit
and the zoning inspector is
directed to issue a building
permit to Hubbard with the
stipulation that Hubbard
will consult with the City of
Butler during construction
regarding drainage issues.
The application was
signed by board members
Wendell Harris, Rusty
Ross, Vicki Daniel and Neil
McLain.
****
Bill 2008-6 was adopted
as Ordinance 865—amending sections 2, 3 and 4 of
Ordinance 504 pertaining
to provision of fire protec-
tion services for certain
non-residents of the City
•SEE PAGE 3
■ City Clerk
Kirtley retiring
At a personnel session
at the conclusion of Tuesday night’s Butler City
Council meeting, City
Clerk Janet Kirtley announced her retirement.
Kirtley has served in that
position since Aug. 1,
1989.
She told the council
this was not a sudden
decision as she has been
planning to step down for
about a year.
“My retirement will
be effective Sept. 1 of this
year. This will allow time
to train my replacement,”
she told the News Xpress.
Chamber of Commerce
reloads for another year
The News Xpress
Rep. Barney Fisher (right) presents House Resolution to the Jennings Market
family, Wilbur, Orval and Alice. Sibling Harold was unable to attend.
Thursday evening’s Chamber of Commerce banquet/awards program was a relaxed, laid back occasion, highlighted with
touches of drama and humor.
Held in the multipurpose room at Butler
High School, the event attracted an attendance of 85 members and guests.
As billed in advance, the festivities marked
the introduction of incoming president Tim
Wells, who succeeded Mike Parson. Parson
noted he had the unusual experience of working with three executive directors during his
tenure.
Lynne Blakeman, he said, held that position as Parson assumed the presidency, but
was in the process of retiring. Blakeman was
replaced by Shelly Fisher, who resigned at
mid-term for a career change in another state
and fortunately for the Chamber, Pat Decker
took the reins as exec-director, bringing talent
and enthusiasm to that position.
Parson said he was honored to serve and
enjoyed his term. He praised the board, committees and memberships for a successful
year. He recognized the input from board
members Marsha Hamilton and Jim Wheatley, whose terms expired in March. He also
noted that Blakeman and another former executive director (and now board member) Sally
•SEE PAGE 3
2 news-Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, April 4, 2008
Carnival at Miami
Views from the past...
Miami PTSO is hosting a carnival from 5 to 8 p.m. at
Miami School Friday night, April 4. Games and rides for
all ages.
Grand opening
Ohio Street United Methodist Church Outreach Center,
Saturday, April 5, 7 East Dakota (southeast corner of Butler
Square). Open house 1-5 p.m.—Free hot dog, chips, drinks
and dessert. Come play pool, foosball, ping-pong or watch
cartoons on the big screen and check out the new facilities.
A Grand opening at 5 p.m.—Band playing “Souled Out.”
Project Prom garage sale
...to raise donations for the Butler Project Prom, Saturday,
April 5 from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in
basement below Connie White’s School of Dance on North
Fulton Street.
Taco salads, cinnamon rolls
Medicalodge taking orders for taco salads and cinnamon
rolls for Thursday, April 10; salads available for pick up at
10:30 a.m. and can also be delivered to anyone in town. Call
before 10 a.m. April 10 for delivery—Miranda or Mary at
679-3179—$5.50. Order early for cinnamon rolls for only
$2 while they last. All proceeds will benefit Bates County
Relay for Life. Make checks payable to the American Cancer Society.
Monthly movie night
Miami PTSO monthly movie night April 12 at Amsterdam
Theatre. Showing “High School Musical I and II starting at
5 p.m. Admission is free, concession stand available including hot dogs, popcorn, soda and candy. Movie nights are the
second Saturday of each month. Come join the fun.
Tight Right Tots...
“A Habit for Life” (class for pregnant women). Car seat
distribution along with classes on correct installation and
use are scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 6 p.m. at the Bates
County Health Center. To be eligible to receive a car seat
you must be pregnant, a resident of Bates County and complete safety class. For information or to register, call Bates
County Health Center at 660-679-6108. Class size limited;
registration is required. There are no income guidelines for
this class.
America needs a
historic investment
I
By Marty Conatser
n his book “Making the corps,” former Wall Street Journal
correspondent Thomas E. Ricks describes a night patrol he
went on in Somalia led by a young Marine. “As we walked in
single file, with red and green tracer fire arcing across the black
sky over the city, I realized that I had placed my life in the hands of
the young corporal leading the patrol, a 22-year-old Marine. In my
office back in Washington, we wouldn’t let a 22-year-old run the
copying machine without adult supervision. Here, after just two
days on the ground in Africa, the corporal was leading this squad
into unknown territory, with a confidence that was contagious.”
Ricks’ account is not the least bit surprising to those of us who
have served in the U.S. military. The confidence and maturity of
that Marine corporal is shared by the young soldier in Baghdad,
the sailor directing traffic on an aircraft carrier, the Air Force medic in Afghanistan and the coast guard diver rescuing flood victims.
What is surprising is that the employers are not taking advantage
of either the maturity or skills offered by these outstanding young
men and women.
A report by the Department of Labor’s Veterans Employment
and Training Service finds that 11.3 percent of veterans ages 20 to
24 were unemployed in 2007, compared to only 8.1 percent of non
veterans in the same age group. Moreover, a separate report by the
department of Veterans Affairs shows a rise in the figure for those
who stopped looking for work because they couldn’t find jobs or
returned to school from just 10 percent of young veterans in 2000
to 23 percent in 2005.
Education is great. But how does a young father or mother attend school full time in today’s economy of $4-per gallon gas,
soaring tuition and frequent foreclosures? It doesn’t take a Peter
Drucker to realize that a 4-year-veteran of Fort Benning might
offer some valuable skills and life lessons that the typical 4- year
alum of Princeton doesn’t possess.
Business leaders shouldn’t just hire veterans simply out of
gratitude. They should hire veterans because it is smart business.
Most young veterans are highly disciplined, in good physical condition and have been stress tested in ways that would dwarf most
workplace challenges. They served their country out of a sense of
patriotism and duty-the same loyalty that they can bring to their
civilian employers.
As leader of the nation’s largest military veterans organization,
I am proud of the many employment programs and job fairs sponsored by the American Legion. But the problem is bigger than the
assistance that we are currently providing The war on terrorism
is long, bloody and global. We don’t need a program-we need a
transformation.
When The American Legion wrote the first draft of the Servicemen’s readjustment Act of 1944, it changed the course of American history. A generation of heroes was able to join the middle
class, achieve home ownership, earn higher education and live the
American dream. More famously known as the GI bill, it was
hailed by many as the greatest legislation ever. Sadly, as the generations passed and memories dimmed, the GI Bill benefits were
so drastically reduced that many veterans either declined or were
denied even the opportunity to participate in the program Few veterans today have the luxury of attending school without also holding a job., and many colleges are today out of reach.
We need to change history again. Washington doesn’t need to
give veterans another program. Washington needs to make an investment. Senators Jim Webb, D-Va., Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., John
Warner, R-Va.,, and Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., have introduced
the “Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act,” which is, in
essence, a 21st Century GI Bill. Under the bill, service members
returning from Iraq or Afghanistan could earn up to 36 months of
benefits, equivalent to four academic years. Benefits would cover
charges for established programs, including the cost of the most
expensive in-state public schools, monthly stipends equivalent to
housing costs in their area, and a stipend for books. Incentives
would be created to reduce the cost to attend private schools. The
bill also provides equity among active-duty. National guard and
reserve members by adjusting the benefit scale based on cumulative active service.
Like its World War II predecessor, this GI Bill would not be
cheap. But the best investments rarely are. It’s the pay-off that
counts and history proves that one can never go wrong by betting on America’s GIs. And employers rarely go wrong by hiring
veterans.
■ Marty Conatseer is national commander of the 2.7 million member
American Legion. For more on veterans job fairs and other programs of
The American Legion, visit www.legion.org.
Amsterdam classmates 1947-48
Front row (from left): Deanie Jackson, Gene Rancier, Carl Wheeler, Jimmy VanSlyke, Don Coffel, Bill Ward, Junior Walley.
Middle Row: Bill McCurdy, Shirley Jo Evans, Eva Semsch, Alice Lewis, Audrey Poindexter, Pod Gregory.
Back row: Lorraine Carmichael, Marjorie Stipp, Phyllis Sage, Joan Williams, Francis McKee, Norma Abnot, Bessie Crawford (teacher). —Submitted.
■ 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.
Butler’s purchased power
adjustment factor—how it works
From the City of Butler
What is it?
The Purchased Power
Adjustment (PPA) is a passthrough to the consumer’s
electric bill based on the actual amount paid by the City
for the wholesale power it
bought.
How is the City’s wholesale power cost calculated?
Typically, the City’s
wholesale power costs are
based on three things: demand, energy, and transmission costs. Demand means
the amount of energy the
City’s supplier has to have
available at any one time
to provide all of our energy
needs even though we may
not need them at any given
time. For example, Butler’s
peak electric usage is almost
14 MW. Our average is approximately 9 MW. So our
supplier would typically only
have to provide us with about
9 MW but we could need up
to 14 MW or more so the supplier has to have the capacity
to provide us with almost 5
MW of power we probably
won’t use. There is a cost to
have this extra power capacity without using it and its
called a demand charge.
The energy charge is based
on our supplier’s actual cost
of energy they buy through
various contracts. This energy used to be fairly constant
from month to month but now
it varies widely from month
to month and especially from
year to year. There are various reasons why this cost has
become so volatile. Energy
consumption continues to
rise while the number of new
plants that produce energy
have not increased with the
demand.
Transmission is the cost
of transporting energy over
high voltage power lines
from the power plant to the
utility company. Transmission directly affects the cost
of energy because there may
be enough power to serve
all of the system’s demand
but there may not be enough
transmission lines to get the
power from the plant to the
utility company.
Where do we get our
power?
Butler is a member of the
Missouri Joint Municipal
Electricity Utility Commission. This group is made
up of Missouri municipal
utilities that jointly purchase
their power as a large group
instead of each utility having to find contracts for their
small individual loads. In
2000, most of the Missouri
municipal utilities within
MJMEUC that had their own
generation like Butler, joined
together and formed the Missouri Public Energy Pool or
MoPEP. We still buy power
as a group but since we can
generate our own power if
needed, it was thought that
we could negotiate a better
price by buying interruptible
power. During peak periods
such as July and August, our
energy suppliers will interrupt our power so they can
supply their own customers and we have to generate.
MoPEP has several suppliers
and they change periodically
usually from year to year at
the beginning of January.
Currently our suppliers are
AmerenUE, Sikeston and the
Southwest Power Administration.
Why do we need a Purchased Power Adjustment?
The City establishes its
electric rates based on the
following:
a. The wholesale cost of
electricity (demand, energy,
and transmission)
b. The cost to operate the
distribution system, including the Light Plant
c. The cost of administration
d. Debt service cost
e. Capital project set-aside
for capital improvements
Most of this cost (approximately 75%) is based on our
wholesale cost of electricity.
Our current rates are based
on the wholesale energy cost
being $0.0375 per Kwh. We
import 60,000,000 Kwh per
year (cost=$2,250,000). Beginning January 1, 2006,
our wholesale energy cost
jumped to $0.0475 per Kwh.
This increased our cost
from $2,250,000 per year to
$2,850,000 per year, an increase of $600,000. We like
to have stable prices when
setting electric rates but
prices are likely to remain
volatile for the next year at
least. Rather than constantly
changing electric rates in an
effort to keep up with rising costs, the City Council
has asked that we establish a
method of passing along our
cost so that if it increases, the
consumer pays more and if
it goes down, the consumer
isn’t stuck paying the higher
rates.
How will the Purchased
Power Adjustment be calculated?
If our rates are based on
paying $0.0375 per Kwh for
wholesale energy, that number becomes the base charge.
So when the City receives
our monthly electric bill
around the 7th-10th of each
month, we’ll see what our
actual charge was for energy
based on our supplier’s contracts. If the charge is above
$0.0375 per Kwh, then we’ll
pass it along to our customers but we won’t change the
rates. For example, when the
City received its electric bill
for February on March 8, it
showed the actual amount
charged for the month of
January and an estimated
amount for February. The actual charge for January was
$0.04744243 per Kwh. The
difference between the actual charge and the base charge
of $0.0375 is $0.00994243.
That will be the Purchased
Power Adjustment for the
April 1 bill. This factor will
be multiplied by the consumer’s electric usage as measured in Kwh. If the average
residential customer used
750 Kwh for the April bill,
their PPA will be $7.07. If
the customer used 1000 Kwh
the PPA will be $9.94. If the
consumer used 250 Kwh the
PPRA will be $24.86.
Remember, when we’re
discussing our wholesale
energy cost of $0.0475 per
Kwh, this does not include
our demand or transmission
charges. The city’s total cost
is approximately 7 cents per
Kwh, when all the charges
are included. The PPA will
only be calculated on the actual energy charge, excluding
demand and transmission.
What is the long-term
outlook for the City’s energy costs?
Voters in Missouri approved a constitutional
amendment in 2004 that allows joint municipal ownership of power plants. MoPEP
and MJMEUC have both
negotiated equity interests or
part ownership of some new
coal-based power plants be•SEE PAGE 7
news-Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, April 4, 2008
3
•Butler City Council
FROM FRONT PAGE
tion services for certain nonresidents of the City of Butler.
Councilman Doug Wix of
the Public Safety committee
said main thrust of this ordinance is extending boundaries that would be covered by
rural protection, namely to
connect with the Montrose
district on the east and Route
BB on the west. Presently the
Rich Hill district overlaps
Butler on the south, and in
all, the Butler rural fire protection area encompasses a
5-mile radius of Butler.
This was approved by
unanimous vote. “This will
enable a number of otherwise non-protected properties to be covered,” Wix
commented.
City Attorney Diana D.
Thomas reported the recently appointed commissioners
to examine the properties
included in the area of the
construction of the Wal-Mart
Super Center in west Butler
have met in regard to the
condemnation lawsuit and
are expected to report their
findings before Circuit Judge
James Journey at 8 a.m. April
4.
Thomas said following a
news story in the March 7
edition of the News Xpress
that reported difficulties in
securing commissioner ap-
plicants, she and the court
were literally swamped with
calls and contacts from a host
of volunteers.
****
The council authorized
Mayor Jerry Cook to sign
a contract with Butler Motor Speedway for fire-rescue coverage by the Butler
Fire Department on Sunday
night races at the track for
the coming season. Speedway officials will pay $150
per night for one emergency
vehicle and crew. This was
approved by motion of councilman Don Malan.
In another matter connected with the fire department,
Mayor Cook said he has been
advised that rehab on the
1990 pumper truck has been
completed and the vehicle is
now back in service. Police
Chief Jim Garnett reported
the recently purchased used
Missouri Highway Patrol
vehicles have been delivered
and are also in service.
City Clerk Janet Kirtley
announced the dates for the
town-wide city cleanup:
•The week of April 21—
areas south of Fort Scott
Street.
•Week of April 28—areas
north of Fort Scott Street.
****
According to chairman
Malan of the City Owned
Facilities committee, study
continues on the proposed
acquisition of land for an
arena for the Youth Basketball Association.
DeAnn Craft, representing the Butler First Christian Church, appeared with
a request to rope off the inside lanes of the Square for
the afternoon and evening
of Saturday, May 24 for the
church-sponsored
“Summer’s Here Festival.” She
said this public event will
feature “old fashioned good
times,” with craft booths,
show cars and motorcycles,
live band music, singing
and other entertainment. The
council approved this request
by unanimous vote.
Mayor Cook complimented street department superintendent and his crew for upgrading the ditch line at the
northeast corner of the Rice
Road/West Nursery Street
intersection.
The mayor and council
voiced their appreciation to
Wendell Harris for serving
as a councilman from ward
3 these past two years. Harris will be retiring from this
position following the April
8 election.
Hay removal contracts
were awarded to Bob Fennewald, Francis Lesmeister
and Randy Rader on three
city-owned properties.
•Chamber of Commerce
FROM FRONT PAGE
Burg remain very active and
committed in the Chamber.
****
The main attraction of the
evening was the presentation
of the Bob Hall Community
Service Award to the Jennings
Market family of Butler which
was founded 75 years ago by
Arthur E. and Molly Jennings
with their children, Orval Jennings, Harold Jennings, Alice
Jennings and Wilbur Jennings
directing the well known and
popular business until their
retirement and closing of the
store Feb. 28 of this year.
In addition, Rep. Barney
Fisher offered a Missouri
House Resolution he sponsored to the Jennings family.
Guest speaker was author/
humorist Kent Taylor of Liberty whose theme was “Laughing Matters.” Taylor delighted
the attendees with numerous
comical monologues, many of
which poked fun at himself.
His overriding message,
however, was the importance
of humor in the workplace as
a means of easing the stresses
connected with the business
world.
Several times he asserted,
“Seek out someone with a
sense of humor and make him/
her a key employee.”
Taylor travels extensively
on the motivational circuit and
was the winner of the 2007
Branson Comedy Festival.
****
Wells said there are many
positive aspects evident in
the community, citing the emphasis on history that such as
the publicity surrounding the
black Union soldiers, the first
of their race, to be in actual
combat during the Civil War
Chamber membership
anniversaries noted
Milling around
There was space aplenty for the huge crowds that toured the newly-completed addition to the Butler R-5 Elementary School. Here, several enjoy refreshments in the
multipurpose room.—Staff photo.
Squeaky clean
The state-of-the art stainless steel kitchen is one of the main features in the new
addition of the Butler R-5 Elementary School.—Staff photo.
Tax deadline approaching
Jefferson City • The MisA number of local businesses with memberships in the But- souri Department of Reveler Area Chamber of Commerce were recognized at the annual nue (Department) is sending
banquet/awards program March 27:
out a reminder to all Missouri taxpayers that the April
5 Years
15 deadline is drawing near.
Keough & Associates; Day’s Inn; Super 8; Robertson’s Office Supply; Outback Salon & Spa; What to Wear; Farm Credit To date, the Department has
Services; Joe and Linda Wix; Martin Trophies; Quality Home processed over 1.5 million
Care; Total Image; Jerry Cook; Bates County Historical Soci- returns and expects another
one million returns before
ety.
the
end of this tax cycle.
10 Years
“Many
Missourians wait
Laughlin Farm Equipment; Cliff’s Carpet Cleaning; Gloria
to file their returns in these
Pyeatt; Wilson Tire; Edward Jones; Butler R-5 Schools.
last few weeks because they
20 Years
Nordyke Law Office; John Daniel, CPA; Bartz Photography owe money to the state. It is
not uncommon for the De& Kenna’s Custom Frames.
partment to see a surge in
30 Years
Xchanger; Bates County Real Estate.
filings during this time,” said
35 Years
Director of Revenue Omar
Cook Insurance.
Davis. “However, even
50 Years
though the Department will
Osage Pecan Company
receive more returns in these
70 Years
last few weeks, we will still
Osage Valley Electric Cooperative
process every taxpayer refund as quickly as possible.
Governor Blunt has directed
•Jana Rosier, President(Battle of Island Mound west
Elect, Osage Valley Electric dent of Lending, Citizen’s
of Butler).
Wells also asserted signs Cooperative.
Bank of Amsterdam.
•Kelly Freeze, Atmos Enpoint to business opportuni•Donna Gregory, Presidties that will lead to economic ergy, Vice-President.
ing Commissioner of Bates
•Kelli Schapeler, Secretary- County.
stimulus.
“We need to support each Treasurer, Marketing Director
•Neil McLain, Acutech Pest
other and move in a forward BC National Banks.
Control Management.
•Mike Parson, Past-Presidirection. There’s nothing but
•Julie Mader, Butler Postsolid growth ahead in retail, dent, Administrator Willow master.
industrial and tourism. But- Lane Care Center.
•Andy Minor, D.C., Family
•Tom Brandtonies, Under- Chiropractic.
ler has so many good things
Funeral
going for it (state barbecue wood-Brandtonies
•Pat Decker, Executive Dichampionship, rodeo, fair, Home.
rector.
•Sally Burg, retired Execugood schools).
Wells, whose profession is tive Director.
•Sterling Green, Butler R-5
Director of Counseling Associates, introduced his co-offi- School Superintendent.
•Tyler Green, Vice-Presicers and board for 2008:
the Department to refund
taxpayer refunds without delay and we continue to meet
that challenge by providing
Missouri taxpayers the kind
of service they deserve.”
Taxpayers may check the
status of their return online
at www.dor.mo.gov. To use
the online system, just click
“Where’s My Tax Return?”
on the right side of the page.
The Department’s Interactive
Voice Response system also
gives taxpayers the option of
using the phone by calling
(866) 433-7259 toll-free or
by making a toll call to (573)
526-TAXX (8299).
Taxpayers who wish to
file electronically have a variety of software packages or
tax practitioners approved by
the IRS (called Electronic
Return Originators or EROs)
are available at retail stores
throughout the state. Those
who wish to obtain some of
the benefit of electronic filing
without purchasing software
can do so by using fill-in
forms available on the Department’s website at www.
dor.mo.gov. Fill-in forms
are printed by the taxpayer
but include a 2D barcode that
speeds up processing and reduces the chance of processing errors.
Under Governor Blunt’s
leadership, in 2005 the Department expanded its service to Missouri taxpayers by
extending state office hours,
opening each working day at
7:30 a.m. and closing at 5:30
p.m., to make state government more responsive to its
citizens. Customer service
representatives are available
during those hours to assist
customers. The Department
also has seven tax assistance
centers across the state that
can answer questions and
assist customers in completing their Missouri tax return.
The Department’s web site
has many of the Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ) and
is available 24 hours a day.
The Department continues to
look for ways to better serve
its customers and be good
stewards over the taxpayer
dollars.
Butler Police
TIPS Hotline
Call 24 hours a day
200-2000
To give information on
suspected drug or
any other criminal activity
VOTE
DAVID E. HOPKINS
For the
Bates County Memorial
Hospital Board
Tuesday, April 8th
QUALITY PATIENT CARE
is my primary concern.
** Retired Kansas City Power and Light Fuel Yard Superintendent at La Cygne Station
** Familiar with multi million dollar business financials and budgets
** Familiar with construction and technical support
** Member St. Patrick Catholic Church
** Married to Debra, 4 children, 10 grandchildren, Bates County resident for 34 years
paid for by David E. Hopkins for Hospital Board , Debra A. Hopkins, Treasurer.
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SOCIAL SCENE/PEOPLE
T
he News Xpress is proud to feature
recipes from the Butler Ohio Street
United Methodist Church cookbook
which was published in connection with
the church’s 100th anniversary. We are
sure you will enjoy these recipes.
****
CREAMY TURKEY PIE
(Low fat)
■ Lisa Todd
1 lb. ground turkey
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 (8 oz.) fat free cream cheese
1 small pkg. fresh mushrooms
2 cans biscuits
1 egg
1 (12 oz.) fat free cottage cheese
1 1/2 Tbsp. flour
Chopped parsley/tomatoes (optional)
Cook turkey and onions until brown.
Drain. Stir in cream cheese until combined.
add mushrooms.
For crust, lightly grease 11 inch pan.
Separate biscuits and arrange in baking
dish or pie plate, pressing onto bottom and
up sides. Leave no holes.
Spoon turkey mixture into shell, spreading evenly. Blend egg, cottage cheese, and
flour until smooth. Spoon over turkey mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350˚ for 20 to 25
minutes or until edges are brown and filling
is set.
****
SWISS VEGETABLE MEDLEY
■ Patsy Zellmer
1 (16 oz.) bag frozen broccoli, carrots,
and cauliflower combination, thawed and
drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 c. sour cream
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 (4 oz.) jar chopped pimentos, drained
1 can French fried onions
Combine vegetables, soup, 1/2 cup
cheese, sour cream, pepper, pimentos,
and 1/2 can onions. Pour into 2 quart
casserole. Bake, covered, at 350˚ for 30
minutes. Top with remaining cheese and
French fried onions and bake, uncovered.
5 more minutes.
****
FROSTED PINEAPPLE SQUARES
■ Linda Orfield
Filling:
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
20 oz crushed pineapple (undrained)
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
Dough:
2/3 c. milk
1 pkg. dry yeast
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 c. margarine (2 sticks)
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 c. warm water
4 c. flour
Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt in
saucepan, stirring constantly, until thick
and smooth, about 7 minutes, then cool.
Scald milk and add 1 teaspoon sugar.
Cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in warm
water and add to lukewarm milk. Stir in
egg yolks. Measure flour into large bowl
and cut margarine into flour (using a pastry blender) until mixture resembles meal.
Stir in yeast and milk mixture. Blend
thoroughly. Dough will be soft.
Divide dough in half. Roll 1/2 out on
floured board to fit bottom of a jelly roll
pan, bringing edges up a little. Spread with
cooled pineapple filling. Roll remaining
dough large enough to cover filling and seal
the edges. Strip top of dough with scissors.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until
double in bulk, about 2 hours. Bake at 375˚
for 35 to 40 minutes. Frost with powdered
sugar icing. Serve warm.
I have used pineapple flavoring in the icing, but it is not necessary.
****
CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE PIE
■ Joan Longworth
1 cookie crust or graham cracker crust
30 caramels
2 Tbsp. margarine
2 Tbsp. water
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. powdered sugar
1 (4 oz.) bar sweet cooking chocolate
3 Tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. whipping cream
2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
Prepare crust as directed. Heat caramels, margarine and 2 tablespoons water
over medium heat, stirring, until caramels
are melted. Pour into crust and sprinkle
with chopped pecans. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Beat cream cheese and 1/3 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over caramel layer; refrigerate. Heat chocolate and
3 tablespoons hot water over low heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted. Cool to room
temperature. Stir in vanilla.
Beat whipping cream and 2 tablespoons
of powdered sugar in a chilled bowl until
stiff. Reserve 1 1/2 cups. Fold chocolate
mixture into remaining whipped cream.
Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with
reserved whipping cream. Garnish with
chocolate curls if desired. Refrigerate 1
hour.
Around Bates County...
•Reports of social gatherings, club meetings, events of interest
Fine Arts League
already planning for
this year’s show
The Bates County Fine Arts
League met March 27 with eight
members and one guest present.
Meeting was called to order by
the president who gave a prayer
and then led us in the Pledge to
the American Flag. Minutes of
the last meeting were read and
approved. Treasurer’s report
was given for March and approved.
Thank you was given to Carmen for making books, copies
of by-laws, point sheets and list
of membership sheet. The president then appointed a Historian,
Courtesy Chairman and Parliamentarian. The auditor did not
have the audit finished at this
date to give a report.
Schedules for hanging paintings at Medicalodge Willow
Lane and Chamber of Commerce office were made for the
coming year. Discussion was
held on having painting classes. The motion was made by
Thelma and seconded by Bonnie that we have them on first
Wednesday of the month from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a price of
$25. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Carmen and seconded by Thelma
that we let the school art teacher
use our screens for their school
art show. Motion passed. Carmen made the motion that we
buy a 6 foot folding table for
painting days, Helen seconded.
Motion passed.
Discussion was held on this
year’s art show. Some ideas for
the show were discussed. The
subject was tabled until next
meeting Thelma made a motion
and Bonnie seconded that Norma and Linn attend the Springfield Regional Arts Council on
April 12. Motion passed. Motion was made and seconded
that we adjourn the meeting.–
Reported.
Mingo Homemakers
club meeting hosted
by Pat Pickens
The Mingo Homemakers
met at the home of Pat Pickens
March 19. Vice-president Eta
Sue Fairman called the meeting
to order. The pledge was led by
Murldene Wyatt. Devotion was
given by our hostess Pat Pickens from the Good News New
Testament, Peter denies Jesus,
Death of Jesus and the Resurrection.
Maxine Brown selected
“When Irish Eyes are smiling”
for our song. Roll call, how
many years have you belonged
to this club, was answered by
six members.
Secretary report given by Diane Wram. Read and corrected
last month’s roll call to middle
name, not first. Murldene made
motion minutes be approved,
seconded by Avis Cannon. Avis
Cannon gave treasurer’s report,
Miami R-1 school menus
Monday: April 7: Breakfast: French toast, milk. Lunch: Salisbury pattie, mashed potatoes, green beans,
cherry cobbler, milk.
Tuesday, April 8: Breakfast: Egg sandwich, milk. Lunch: Hot ham sandwich, scalloped potatoes, peaches,
cookie bar, milk.
Wednesday, April 9: Breakfast: Biscuit and gravy, milk. Lunch: Ravioli, corn, tator tots, pineapple, milk.
Thursday, April 10: Breakfast: Pancake, milk. Lunch: Tacos, cheese, lettuce, salsa, refried beans, pudding,
milk.
Friday, April 11: Breakfast: Grilled cheese, milk. Lunch: Hot dog, french fries, baked beans, applesauce,
milk.
Semper Fidelis– ‘Always Faithful’
As family and friends gathered Saturday, former Marine PFC John Hoss was honored for his service during the Vietnam War. The ceremony was held at Heartland
Willow Lane where Hoss is a resident. Jim Henry read letters of congratulations
from King E. Sidwell, Major General, Missouri National Guard and Governor Matt
Blunt. Blunt noted he signed into law legislation awarding veterans of the Vietnam
War a medal, medallion and certificate of recognition, stating, “It is a great privilege
to join with our Missouri General Assembly in an effort to celebrate and honor your
service to our state and nation.” Said Gen. Sidwell, “You have made a positive difference for America and the rest of the world.” Emil Schwander (right), Commander
of the James P. Arnold American Legion Post of Butler, made the presentation of the
medal, medallion and certificate. Hoss was assigned to HqBtry, 3dBn., 10th Marine,
2nd MarDiv, FMF, Camle. Dates of service were April 18, 1972 to May 11, 1976. The
ceremony included the Pledge to the Flag by Caleb Huntsman, Life rank, Adrian Boy
Scout Troop 238. Gratitude was acknowledged to Hoss’s children, Chris Hoss, Pat
Hoss, Mike Hoss and Steven Hoss for their support.—Staff photo.
$175.17 in bank, $60.57 on
hand. Murldene made motion
we approve treasurer’s report,
seconded by Etta Sue.
Old business: Wanda Wainscott was absent with the address for the check we agreed to
send to Africa for bug nets. The
check was made out and ready
to send.
New business: Next month’s
meeting will be at the new
Ballard Cafe at noon. We will
eat at noon followed by business meting at 1 p.m.
Our leader, Murldene read
some from the “Little Book of
big Savings.” It was very interesting. Hostess Pat Pickens
opened her gifts. Meeting adjourned at 1:40 followed by the
club prayer.
A spicy dip and crackers was
served before and after meeting.
A delicious cake, coffee and tea
served after which we enjoyed
each other’s company.–Reported.
News from
Bristol Manor
Sad news from Bristol Manor: William Washington lost his
battle with cancer, but he was
able to stay here at Bristol Manor with his friends. A very big
thank you to Heartland Hospice,
it would not have been possible
without their wonderful help
from Connie, Harvey and Steve.
You are true angels.
William was a warm and
dear man. I have never met a
man so polite and kind. William was a true gentleman. He
was a wonderful member of our
Bristol family. We will miss him
greatly. Atticus goes to his room
looking for him all the time. It is
even hard on the cat to be without his dear friend. Godspeed,
my dear gentle friend...you are
in a much better place.
Dorothy has had her daughters by often to visit. She is always glad to see them.
Helen gets out and about
when the weather is good and
warm. We are hoping for more
days like that.
I am going to cut this week
short...just not in the mood to
write a longer article.
Take care, my friends and
make the best of your life.—
Mary B.
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You gotta
love it!
Pat (Johnson) Cross of Raytown, Mo., who grew up in
Butler (and is a long time faithful subscriber of the News
Xpress), writes that she just ran across a special recipe she
wishes to share with our readers. Cross explains she used to
work the noon hour shift at Harley Prewitt’s cafe—(present location of Parlor & Porch next door west of Corner
Hardware)—when she was otherwise employed at Butler
Monument Company. Cross specifically mentioned the
sauce Prewitt put on sandwiches and she asked him for the
recipe. “I loved this sauce,” she says. We urge you to try it
give us your critique.
Prewitt’s Sauce
1 can tomato soup
1/2 can water (cold)
1/2 tsp. celery seed
1/2 tsp salt
2 tablespoons vinegar
A handful of brown sugar
Bring to a boil until white foam forms. Boil until the
foam leaves. If not thick enough add a little more sugar and
boil a little longer. Spread it on one slice of sandwich bread
when making a sandwich.
___________________________________________
Bundles of Joy!
___________________________________________
Jude Michael Terry
Shawn and Ashley Terry are the proud parents of a 7pound, 3-ounce baby boy, Jude Michael. He was born at
Nevada Regional Hospital on Monday, March 24, 2008 at
2:02 p.m. Proud grandparents are Wayne and Debbie Keirsey and Terry Fitzpatrick and David and Terri Owen.
Sand storms are hard to contend with
Saturday, March 22 Dwight
and Doris Koehn and Clyde and
Vesta Koehn spent Saturday
night in the home of Twila Unruh
and Verla at Halstead, Kan. Easter Sunday Dwight and Doris and
Clyde and Vesta drove to Ethan
and Lynette Smith’s and Peyton
in Ingalls, Kan. They drove home
on Monday, March 24.
Mark Austin, Shana and
Brian attended the Clinton FFA
area banquet. Shana received a
Proficiency award in Landscaping Tuesday evening.
Mark and Ruth Austin Shana
and Brian and John and Lora
Rice spent Easter Sunday in
Springfield with Elizabeth Austin and Laurence Austin. Ruth
Austin spent this week with her
daughter and son in Springfield.
Marvin and Doris Null enjoyed lunch Friday at the Flaming Lantern with some of Marvin’s former classmates.
Skip and Jan Heckadon visited Howard, John and Ronnie
Hobson Friday evening.
Todd and Kimberly Haskins,
Grace and Ava of Gladstone and
Jack and Pat Van Horn of Butler
attended Grace’s karate tournament Saturday at William Jewell
College in Liberty.
Brian Austin and Shana Austin went to Warrensburg Saturday in music.
Saturday, March 29 was a belated Easter dinner in the home
of Ray and Ina Mae Thomas.
Present were Jerry and Vickie
Fowler, JaNell Ferguson, Clayton and Callie, Ja Netta Fowler
and Jeri Lynn Fowler, Dianna
Silvers, Donnie and Lisa Hager,
Derek Hager, Jenny Arnold,
Shannon and Taynia Kisner, Korbin and Logan. They all missed
Brad Ferguson and Jared Hager,
and Matthew and Rebecca Silvers because they had to work.
Jan Heckadon, Christy Tibbs
and daughter visited Howard,
John and Ronnie Hobson Sunday
afternoon.
Jean Van Horn spent Saturday
through Tuesday in the home
of Shannon and Tina Van Horn,
Cody and Grant at Mexico, Mo.
David Watts came to visit with
Jim and Sue Damon Wednesday
afternoon.
David Watts Jr called Jim and
Sue Damon Thursday afternoon.
It was 1:15 a.m. in Iraq when
he called. He said they had not
received any mail for about two
months due to his company’s deployment. They are deployed in
the desert about three days hard
drive from their main base. The
main thing they contend with
right now is sand storms which
make it impossible to go out on
patrol due to vision limitations.
The dust storms in Oklahoma,
Kansas and Missouri are like
throwing sand into the wind in
comparison. David Jr. later called
his dad and visited with him.
Jim Damon and James Damon
drove to Fort Leonard Wood and
picked up Jesse Watts who completed his advance training on
Friday. They brought him to Butler to visit his dad over the weekend. He is going on to Oklahoma
on Monday for further leave
before going to Camp Lajeune,
N.C. for duty.
James and Amanda Damon
and Dakota got pizza and went
to Jim and Sue Damon’s Saturday evening. Everyone enjoyed
pizza, visiting and watching a
movie.
We want to sincerely thank the Rich Hill Methodist Church
for sponsoring the Benefit Hog Roast and Raffle on our behalf.
Also, to everyone who worked so hard to make it happen,
to everyone that donated on any way, and to everyone who
attended, we want to say how much we appreciate what you
have done for us! We were completely overwhelmed by the
tremendous outpouring of love and support showered on us
by so many. Just saying “Thank You” doesn’t even begin to
express our gratitude for your generosity!
We also want to thank everyone who has sent us
“CaringBridge” messages, get-well cards, letters, birthday
cards and anniversary cards. There’s no doubt there has been
several times that our mailman must have been overwhelmed
as we were by your kindness. The prayers, love, support and
concern which we have felt from our community of friends
has lifted us up and kept us going this past year. We feel that
God has blessed us tremendously to have so many people
pulling for us and lifting us up in prayer. What a blessing it
is and how fortunate we are to live in a small town with such
caring folks! Thank you for blessing us.
May God Bless each and every one of you in return.
Darrell and Janet Dale
SOCIAL SCENE/PEOPLE
Hummers nearing Missouri border
Lanny Chambers, of Fenton, Mo., maintains a website that encourages birdwatchers from the Rocky
Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Gulf of
Mexico to Canada to report their first hummingbird
sightings each year. Sighting reports are posted daily
at www.hummingbirds.net/map.html, so anyone who
visits the site can follow the progress of the annual rubythroat migration.
Chambers began keeping records in 1997. Missouri’s first hummingbird reports in recent years have
occurred in late March or early April. This year, the
tiny birds seem to be on their normal pace. As of March
20, ruby-throated hummingbirds had been sighted in
north-central Arkansas and southeastern Kansas. The
Kansas sighting was well north of Missouri’s southern
border.
news-Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, April 4, 2008
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Anniversaries...
After crossing the Arkansas-Missouri border, hummingbirds take two to four weeks to reach the Iowa
State Line. The first Missouri sighting in 2007 came on
March 22 in the Ozarks. The latest first arrival report
came on April 25 in northwestern Missouri.
Hummingbirds will return to Missouri in the next
few weeks.–Missouri Dept. of Conservation photo.
Jefferson City • If you live in Missouri and have
a hummingbird feeder, now is the time to put it out.
Observers in Arkansas and Kansas report seeing rubythroated hummingbirds already.
Hummingbirds move quickly after crossing Missouri. Last year the birds arrived in central Canada in
mid-May.
For information about ruby-throated hummingbirds
and how to attract them to your home, visit www.mdc.
mo.gov/8177.
Family pulls surprise on Earl Fischer’s 70th
Surprise, surprise! The
children and grandchildren
of Earl Fischer took him to
the Baer House in Osceola on
Sunday to celebrate his 70th
birthday. He thought he was
going to his daughter’s home
in Osceola for dinner. What
a wonderful surprise. Happy
birthday Earl.
Craig and Jennifer Smith
Klinksick were married on
Saturday afternoon at the
Rich Hill Christian Church.
Craig is the son of Bill and
Cholista Klinksick of Prairie
City. Jennifer is the daughter
of Diane and Bobby Smith.
A reception was held in their
honor following the ceremony in Nevada. We wish the
happy couple the very best.
A birthday party was held
in honor of Brian Waite’s
50th birthday on Saturday
night at the Flaming Lantern.
Family and friends had a
great time wishing Brian the
best year ever.
Zion Lutheran School children held a surprise birthday
party for Mrs. JoAn Walling
on Friday at noon. A delicious taco dinner with fried
ice cream was served. Mrs.
Walling received many nice
gifts and the students signed
a card with a trip to her home
to work in her yard for a day
as a special gift from them.
Happy Birthday JoAn.
The V.B.’s Book Club enjoyed their birthday dinner
at the Inn Cafe in Butler on
Thursday night. Nancy Hedrick and chef Sergio prepared
a wonderful Italian dinner in
honor of the book read, Under the Tuscan Sun. Special
wine glasses were made for
each member with the V.B.’s
etched in the glass by our
friend Bob Schyler. Those
attending were:
Eugenia
Brocka, Mary Fischer, Linda
Jagels, Diane Kassner, JoAn
Longworth, Vicki Wackerman, Rhonda Cooper, Wanda
Turner, Linda Swope, Kathie
Fox, Betty Wetter, Kay Wetter, Sandra Cameron, Sharon Tourtillott, Ellen Bell,
gels gave the shower for her
friend. We wish Katie and fiance every happiness in their
future ahead.
Charles and Terry Heiman, Marcelle and Ronnie
Marquardt, and Paul and
Paulette Rapp enjoyed eating
supper together at Cowboys
in Rockville on Saturday
night.
Jim Curless visited on Saturday with Diane and Jake
Wohlgemuth. The Curless’s
will be vacationing in style
with a new pull behind travel
trailer. Paul and I got the
tour on Sunday evening and
we are ready to hitch up and
drive into the sunset.
Wainscott first in mud run races
Aaron and Andrea O’Vert
announce the birth of a daughter, Ajadealyn Skye early
Saturday morning, March 29
at the Clinton hospital. She
weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces
and was 21 inches long. She
has a big sister, Lexie, age 4.
John and Angela Manning
are maternal grandparents.
We send sympathy to the
family of Andrew Brownsberger, who died last week.
Glad to report that Andy
Green is back in Mississippi
on his way home following a
tour of duty in Iraq.
Maxine Brown attended
an Avon meeting and received an award for 50 years
in the Avon business. She
appreciates all the customers who have patronized her
over
the years.
of Harrisonville
Virginia Moore is having
in the Mill-Walk Mall • 2727 Cantrell Rd.
380-2500 or 333-FILM
knee surgery this Tuesday at
All shows seen before 5:00 p.m.
the Butler hospital.
ARE JUST $5.50 ALL SEATS
Participants and spectators
ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
April 4-10, 4:00, 6:30 April 4-10, 4:00, 6:30
converged
on Urich Saturday
Sat.-Sun. Mat. 1:00
Sat.-Sun. Mat. 1:00
for the first Mud Run of the
Fri.-Sat. Eve. 9:00
Fri.-Sat. Eve. 8:50
10,000 BC Horton Hears season. Preston Wainscott
- PG-13
a Who - G
placed first in his class.
Enterprise Club will meet
April 4-10, 4:00, 6:30 April 4-10, 4:00, 6:30
Sat.-Sun. Mat. 1:00
Sat.-Sun. Mat. 1:00
Wednesday,
April 9, at EiFri.-Sat. Eve. 8:50
Fri.-Sat. Eve. 8:50
leen’s
Cafe
in
Ballard with
Super Hero
NIMS
Virginia
McElwain
hostess.
Movie - PG-13 Island - PG
Ballard Red Hat Club will
April 4-10, 4:00, 6:30 April 4-10, 4:00, 6:30
meet Tuesday, April 15, at
Sat.-Sun. Mat. 1:00
Sat.-Sun. Mat. 1:00
Fri.-Sat. Eve. 8:50
Fri.-Sat. Eve. 8:50
11:30 at Eileen’s and yes, we
Drillbit
The Ruins will play dirty bingo.
Taylor - PG-13
-R
Steve and Elaine Engel-
CINEMA 6
Paulette Rapp, Diane Bradley, Jennifer Wheatley, Kris
Jenkins, Donna Morrison,
Marilyn Reed, Debbie Bradley, Katie Bell Abend and
Julianna. The April book
club will be held at Rich Hill
Security Bank. The hostess
being Debbie Bradley. The
book to be discussed is: The
Next Thing On My List, by
Jill Smolinski. It will be held
the last Thursday evening in
April.
A wedding shower was
held at Zion Lutheran Fellowship Hall on Saturday
in honor of Katie Dains of
Rockville. Miss Suzanne Ja-
hardt and their family met
with the Campbell clan in
Rich Hill on Sunday for a
belated Easter and birthday
celebration. Elaine’s mother, Ruth, enjoyed sharing
her 75th birthday festivities
with her kids, grandkids and
great-grandkids.
Singspiration was held
Sunday evening at Cove
Creek Christian Church,
with six area churches represented. The next one will be
at Fairview June 29 at 7:30.
Levi and Morgan Meade
spent Saturday night with
Alaina Salazar.
Teri Casey and Norma
Jones spent Sunday afternoon with their mother, Nadine Meade. Doug and Lea
Shulse stopped by to visit a
while.
Recipe deadline
is drawing near
Christian Church
March 30, we had 60 in attendance. Happy Birthday was
acknowledged to Lowell Luttrell.
There was a brief board meeting
after morning service.
Prayer is asked for Joanne
Luttrell who will have her knee
replacement surgery on Tuesday
April 1.
Alvin Wiley’s sister has had a
turn for the better. All tubes and
respirators have been removed
and she is now in rehab. How’s
that for a miracle?
I once again ask for prayer for
my granddaughter, Jennifer Garrett of Sharon, Penn. She is dealing with possible symptoms of
cervical cancer. They did a biopsy
Thursday. The results will not be
back until Monday the 31st. We
pray for a miracle. We still have a
very long and needy list.
Just one week remains until you
can get recipes to the Post Office
in Amoret or the bank. The group
which is preparing this cookbook
has worked very hard to make this
project a huge success. Whatever
you can do to help will be greatly
appreciated.
This past week I had a call
from a man who said he really enjoyed my news reports and looked
forward every week to reading it.
Then in the afternoon mail, I re-
ceived a note from somewhere in
Springfield, Mo. from a 60 year
old lady who was critical about a
name being misspelled. No signature and no return address. If you
can write be kind enough to sign
your name or include a return address so I can send a reply.
I am 80 and we have lived in
this area in the country for 19
years this July 3. We are retired
navy folks. My husband was born
in Missouri. I’m quite familiar
with the name Gaston. They are
fine people. The best of the best.
They have been here for years.
You said you were sad to see how
rundown Amoret had become.
Yes it has had some careless people living and moving on in past
years. But we still have plenty of
wonderful, folks who keep their
places up.
No man or woman is an island.
It takes a lot to keep a place up.
We are busy at ours all the time.
I was asked several years back
to take the job, as the lady who
was doing it was not well and she
believed I could do a good job.
I’ve had lots of compliments on
my news reports and it is a volunteer job. I write from my heart
and report what I am told. I am a
people person.
We are well aware volunteer
work is not always appreciated,
we are both volunteers. Lots of
complaints on his road work, but
very little praise. No one wants
Eldo and Frieda Rapp’s
golden anniversary
The family of Eldo and Frieda Rapp of rural Rockville,
Mo., wish to invite friends and relatives to a reception
in their honor to help them celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. It will be held in the Zion Lutheran
Fellowship Hall in Prairie City on their anniversary
Sunday, April 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Please, no gifts.
Your name in the guest book is sufficient.
G.O.P. meeting draws large crowd
The Bates County Republicans met Friday March 28,
at the Butler Senior Center.
The enthusiastic crowd enjoyed the delicious catered
dinner prepared and served
by Kim and Julie Diehl. Following the meal, Chairman
Winifred Gaston welcomed
everyone. Jerry King gave
the invocation. Ruby Stotmeister read the secretary’s
report and it was approved
as read. Joan Swann gave the
treasurer’s report.
We were privileged to
have man incumbents and
candidates with their families
in attendance. The chairman
introduced the following:
125th District State Representative incumbent, Barney fisher.
121st District State Representative David Pearce who
is a candidate for the 31st
District State Senate.
Debbie Rector spoke for
her husband Rex Rector, who
is also a candidate for he 31st
State Senate.
Orval Page, candidate for
the 120th District State Representative.
Scott Largent, candidate
for the 120th District State
representative.
Incumbent Randy Pike,
Northern Commissioner.
Terry Piepmeier, candidate for Southern Commissioner.
Colleen Maus, candidate
for Assessor.
Incumbent Sheriff Doug
Mullinex was unable to be
present. Each incumbent
and/or candidate gave a short
summary of his or her platform and qualifications for
leadership. Clay Lyons, temporary Republican Chairman
for Vernon County invited
everyone to the meeting in
Nevada, April 24 at 6:30
p.m. at the Community Center the speaker will be Kenny
Hulshos, candidate for Missouri Governor.
The Bates County meeting
will be April 25, 6:30 p.m. at
the Butler Senior Center. Everyone is welcome. Winifred
thanked everyone who came
and those who helped in any
way. Barney Fisher gave the
closing prayer.-Reported.
the job, but someone has to do it.
In 1989, this was a very nice
area. People were proud and kept
property looking so beautiful. In
19 years we have lost those wonderful citizens and new ones have
come and gone. Our church and
our Bro. David Rizer are working to improve things. He needs
volunteers and help. Work day is
April 19 on a Saturday, 7 a.m. Revival is April 25, 26, and 27.
If you are interested in playing
softball (coed) see Scott Bitner.
Be sure you check on a shut
in. A call, a visit, or share a meal,
or dessert. It’s hard to be alone.
Buckle up and be safe.
Till next time, God bless and
keep you all.–Lorrie Johnson.
Nixon pays visit
Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon, Democrat candidate for governor, was the featured attraction at
a Democrat rally Saturday at the Bates County Museum. He greeted over 100 supporters, including former State Senator Harold Caskey (pictured). Nixon
said his campaign has spread to all of Missouri’s
114 counties, raising over $5 million. He called upon
the people to help with phone calls, serve as election checkers and most importantly, to show up at the
voting booths. He noted a 4 to 1 young voter support
over his opponents. “This election is about taking
over our government and working on the right problems. As your governor I will work for you each and
every day,” he pledged.
6 news-Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, April 4, 2008
Robert E.
Aston Sr.
Robert “Bob” Earl Aston Sr.,
age 86 of Butler, Missouri died
Saturday, March 29, 2008 in Butler. He was born April 5, 1921 to
Earl F. and Elizabeth Bryce Aston in Whitaker, Pennsylvania.
Bob, one of three children,
grew up in Pennsylvania where
he attended grade school in
Whitaker and graduated from
Munhall High School in 1939.
Still in Pennsylvania, Bob’s
working career started with
Steel Mills Homestead. He then
played baseball and tried out for
an outfield position with Cincinnati.
On February 28, 1944 (during World War II) he was drafted
into the U.S. Army and put on
a train--destination unknown!
He ended up at Fort Custer in
Battle Creek, Michigan where
he took 16 weeks training in a
Military Police Training Camp.
After several weeks, he boarded
a ship called “The West Point”
on which his unit did guard duty
for 24 hours a day for 19 days-all the while zigzagging German
subs. They landed at East Liverpool, crossed the English Channel and made another landing
on Omaha Beach. Their tour of
duty continued to Holland where
they guarded a bridge charged
with dynamite--then on to Germany, just outside of Berlin
when Hitler committed suicide.
In April 1946 he returned to the
United States with an honorable
discharge.
On April 30, 1955 Bob married Fredabell Naumann and to
this union, a son and daughter
were born. They lived in Florida,
New York and Tennessee before
taking residence in Gladstone,
Missouri in 1966 and Butler,
Missouri in 1992. For the most
part, Bob worked as an Installation Superintendent, retiring
in 1986 from E. F. Hauserman
Company. Bob’s memberships
included Lions Club, Butler
Masonic Lodge, Ararat Shrine
Temple, Shrine Sandblasters,
Harem and Ohio Street United
Methodist Church.
Bob was intelligent as well as
friendly, outgoing and personable. When he was younger,
he played baseball and golf and
later continued his sports enthusiasm by watching TV. Bob was
a gifted craftsman in woodworking and not only showcased but
shared his creations including
miniature golf carts, school busses and doll houses to name a
few. With an interest in news
and current events, he read
newspapers thoroughly. When
he committed to a cause, he
worked tirelessly and endlessly
. . . and was well known for selling vidalia onions, collecting
money for the Shrine circus and
blowing up balloons and creating characters not only at the
nursing home but wherever he
was invited. Although he was
becoming hearing impaired, he
didn’t let that stop him. After his
beloved wife’s death in 2004,
Bob routinely visited her grave
at the cemetery. He was a devoted husband and father . . .
and friend to many.
Bob is survived by a son,
Robert “Biff” Earl Aston Jr. and
wife Cheryl of Raymore, Missouri; a daughter, Roberta
“Bobbie” Brown and husband
Larry of O’Fallon, Missouri; five
grandchildren, Lindsey and
husband Mark Farrar, Amy and
Christopher Jordan and Jason
Burke and wife Katie and Kristen Burke; nephews, nieces,
cousins and many, many friends.
He was preceded in death by a
brother, James W. Aston; a sister, Earlene Rushe; and his beloved wife Freda in 2004.
Funeral services were 2
p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008
at the Schowengerdt Funeral
Chapel in Butler, Missouri with
Gary Schowengerdt officiating.
Burial, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler
with military honors by the Clinton VFW Post #1894. Contributions, Shriner’s Hospital. Online
condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Leo L.
Bartz
Leo Linville Bartz, 86, died
Monday, March 24, 2008 at the
Willow Lane Nursing Center in
Butler, Mo. He was born Sept.
29, 1921 to Carl F. and Martha
(Gench) Bartz.
Leo was raised on a farm
east of Rich Hill, Mo., and attended grade school at the Happy Hill School near his home. He
graduated from Rich Hill High
School in 1939. He was drafted
into the Army in 1942 and was
awarded the Bronze Star for
his service in the Asiatic Pacific
Campaign. In 1945 he returned
to the family farm where he
once again assisted his parents
with the poultry, dairy and farming operation.
Leo enjoyed watching and
listening to sports of all kinds,
especially Kansas City Royals
baseball. He was a member of
the Mound Zion United Methodist Church, which was just
across the road from his home
on Happy Hill, until it closed. He
then moved his membership to
the Rich Hill United Methodist
Church. During his last several
years, he looked forward to the
church services, musical entertainment, Bingo games and
other activities at the nursing
center.
He is survived by his sister,
June and husband Jim Wheatley, Rich Hill; and niece Donnis and husband Jim Grundy,
Springfield, Mo.
Services were held at the
Heuser Funeral Home in Rich
Hill on March 26. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Prairie
City Cemetery or the Rich Hill
United Methodist Church are
suggested.
Andrew W.
Brownsberger Jr.
Andrew Joseph Brownsberger Jr, 84, of Montrose, MO,
passed away on March 29, 2008
at the Bates County Memorial
Hospital in Butler, Mo. Mass
of Christian Burial was held on
Wednesday, April 2 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church in Montrose MO. In lieu
of flowers the family suggests
contributions be made to one
of the following organizations:
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Patrick Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Catholic
School, or the American Heart
Association.
Andrew was born on June
21, 1923 in Henry County, MO
to Andrew Joseph Brownsberger Jr. and Magdalena Nold. Andrew was a lifetime farmer and
worked as a field reporter for the
USDA. He also enjoyed playing
baseball with his kids and his
nieces and nephews. Andrew
was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
in Montrose, MO.
Andrew is survived by his
wife Teresa Brownsberger of the
home; two sons: Paul Brownsberger (Cynthia) of Pleasant Hill,
MO, and Gereon Brownsberger
(Tina) of Lockwood, MO; four
daughters: Margaret Ann Bradshaw (Robert) of Pleasant Hill,
MO, Virginia Svatos of Kansas
City, MO, Martha Lawton (Don)
of Flower Mound, TX, and Edith
Prinds (Jerry) of Louisburg, KS;
two sisters: Mary Ellen Munsterman (John) of Montrose, MO,
and Joan Munsterman (Bernard)
of Appleton City, MO; eleven
grandchildren: Rebecca, Christopher, Patric, Susan, Jamie,
Jason, Kevan, Tom, Joe, Brad,
and Alex; and ten great-grandchildren. Services are under
the direction of the UnderwoodBrandtonies Funeral Home of
Butler.
Lloyd Alfred Diehl
Lloyd Alfred Diehl, grandson
of German and Swiss immigrants
died Saturday, March 29, 2008
at Moore-Few Care Center, Nevada, Mo. He was born to John
Henry and Rose Caroline Fuchs
Diehl on April 30, 1920 in Pleasant Gap, Mo. The youngest of
four children, he led a typical farm
boy’s life as he grew up. He attended Bever School and Rich
Hill High School.
At a very young age he experienced the trauma of seeing an
older sister catch fire in a gasoline explosion, eventually dying
from her burns. This left such an
impression he never forgot one
detail. At the age of ten he was
baptized for the remission of sins
and was added to the membership of the Pleasant Gap Christian Church.
At the beginning of World War
II, he attended school in Kansas
City and at graduation accepted
a job with the Glenn L. Martin
Airplane factory in Middle River,
Maryland.
Lloyd and Norma Ghere were
married in Baltimore, Md. on
January 21, 1942 and were faithful companions for over 66 years.
In 1944 they moved back to Missouri where he farmed for approximately 14 years. Their home
was eventually brightened with
the birth of their son, Lloyd Brent
Diehl in 1948.
On February 25, 1957, they
sold all of their possessions at
auction and moved to upstate
New York, residing in Sauquoit.
There, they built an attractive mobile home park. To operate and
maintain it, They lived in it for 16
years.
Lloyd became a builder and
was sought after for his ability,
his knowledge and honesty. He
guided several young men, becoming their mentor and teacher
in the knowledge of building, and
has received accolades for his
guidance.
At this time the Church of
Christ was established in Utica
and Lloyd rededicated his life,
working diligently for the church
and with the church camp, Camp
Hunt. He was instrumental in
building a Lodge at the camp
which carries the name, Diehl
Lodge.
In 1980, Lloyd and his wife returned to Missouri settling in Nevada. There he applied himself to
clearing brush, fencing and cleaning up two farms. He cleared 270
acres with a chain saw and a small
bull dozer. He then took up a former love of raising cattle and over
the years realized much satisfaction from his large herd of Santa
Gertrudis cattle. As time went on
his health began to fail. He did
not recover well from emergency
heart surgery in 1996 and was
forced to sell his cattle. From then
until the day of his death he was
a semi-invalid surviving one crisis
after another. Lloyd was a kind
man who wouldn’t burn a brush
pile because there was a rabbit’s
nest in it. He loved the land and
though he was obligated to leave
any piece of property better than
when he acquired it.
He honored his parents, was
proud of reaching the age of 87,
and being married 66 years. He
loved to fish and had made several trips to Canada, flying in by
bush plane to inaccessible spots.
He also loved to travel, trace
genealogy, loved antiques, and
strongly believed in commitment.
If he had a problem he kept at it
until it was solved. There were
times when he spent the night sitting by a faulty furnace in order to
solve its problems.
Lloyd was preceded in death
by his parents, two sisters, Elsie
Wilson and Ethel Diehl, three
nephews, J.W. Davis, Douglas
and David Diehl, daughter-in-law,
Geri Diehl, and a brother-in-law,
Levi Ghere.
He is survived by his wife, Norma, of the home, one son Brent
Diehl, Tampa, Fl; one grandson,
Brent Diehl, Jr, Atlanta, Ga., and a
brother, Paul Diehl and wife Eleanor of Butler, Mo., and his many
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Ferry
Funeral Home, Nevada with Joe
Wix, Jr. officiating. Interment was
in the Myers Cemetery near Butler, Mo.
Those who wish may contribute in his memory to the Myers
Cemetery or House of compassion c/o Ferry Funeral Home, 301
S. Washington, Nevada, Mo.
Safe Sanctuary meeting scheduled
What an awesome surprise
this past Sunday to have Sam
and Phyllis Weeks back with
us. They have been in Georgia for the winter, and we are
so very happy to have them
back.
And Sam is wasting no
time getting right back into the
swing of things. He is our Safe
Sanctuary Coordinator, and
we will be having a Safe Sanctuary meeting immediately
following worship service this
Sunday.
Please plan on attending
this very important meeting,
whether you just need a refresher course, or if you need
to be certified for the first time.
Safe Sanctuary is the guidelines that we at the Virginia
United Methodist Church
MUST follow when working
with the youth or the elderly in
our church and community. It
just makes our church the safest possible place for people of
all ages to feel safe and protected.
The Virginia United Methodist Church is having a garage sale on Saturday, April 12
from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Booth
space is available for anyone in the community. If you
would like to reserve a booth,
please call Tammy Gregory at
660-925-3201.
The Youth Fellowship
building will be open on Friday, April 11 for anyone that
wants to set up their booth
space. The Youth Group will
be selling hotdogs, chips and
pop; and the Virginia UM Ladies will have a bake sale as
well. So, plan on having lunch
while you shop!
Just in case you want to
mark your calendar early, the
next board meeting and fellowship dinner will be on April 20
right after worship service.
On the local home front,
Casey took and passed her latest rank test in karate last Saturday. She and the rest of the
advanced class are now orange
belts. We will be traveling to
Springfield, Mo.on Saturday
for a S.W.A.T tournament. Of
course we hope all of the kids
place in the tournament, but
most of all that they have fun,
and have safe travel.
“Princess” Adyson Ross,
daughter of Adam & Jill Ross,
celebrated her 3rd birthday on
Straight from the book
Third grader Travis Thomas reads to Donna Sewell’s kindergarten class at Butler R-5
Elementary School. Travis is a student of Penny Smith.—Submitted.
Zelma Foote
Zelma Lucinda Foote, 89, of
Hume, Missouri, died Thursday,
March 27,2008 at Country View
Nursing Home, Prescott, Kan.
She was born November 5,
1918 in Hume, Mo., the daughter of Ira Roland and Emily May
Lee Davidson. She married Paul
Kenneth Foote on December
30, 1937 at Mound City, Kan. He
preceded her in death May 16,
2006. Zelma was a homemaker
and enjoyed gardening. She was
a member of the Hume United
Methodist Church and the Independence Club. She was preceded also by her parents, two
brothers, Ernest “Bill” Davidson
and Wayne Davidson and two
sisters, Verna Hess and her twin
sister, Zola Mellenbruch. Survivors include one son, Gene
Foote and Diane of San Diego,
Calif.; two daughters, Maxine
Dixon of Pleasanton, Kan. and
Freda Elledge of Raytown, Mo.,
two sisters-in-law, Oleta Davidson and Margaret Needham; ten
grandchildren; twenty-two great
grandchildren and three great
great grandchildren.
Services
were
Monday,
March 31 at the Coffel-Schneider Chapel, Hume. Contributions are suggested to the Hume
United Methodist Church or
Country View Nursing Home Activity Fund. Interment was in the
Hume Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family
at www.coffelschneider.com. Arrangements: Coffel-Schneider
Funeral Home, Hume, Mo.
Truman L.
Gabriel
Truman
LaVerne Gabriel, age
84 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, March 31,
2008 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was
born March 6, 1924 to Ernest
and Anna Helen Kipf Gabriel in
Bates County, Missouri.
Truman, one of five children,
grew up in southeast Butler
where he attended Marshall
Grade School. At age 16 he
moved to Colorado and became
a cowboy. Truman served his
country during World War II in
the United States Army. On
August 12, 1944 he was united
in marriage to Mary Alice Lord
and to this union, three daughters were born. After the war,
Truman returned to Colorado
and continued the cowboy lifestyle. He worked on large cattle
ranches such as Weisbart Cattle Company and participated in
cattle drives in Texas, Wyoming
and Kansas. In 1957 he returned to Butler and started driving for Dealers Transport hauling
cars, retiring in 1982. On April
6, 1981 he married Mary Wells
in Oklahoma and together they
had 26 years. Truman loved
driving trucks and continued to
haul over the road carrying grain
and fresh produce. He was a
member of the Camden Christian Church, Teamsters Union
and a founding member of the
Butler Saddle Club.
Friday, March 28. I understand
that it was a “Perfect Pink
Princess Party”. Sorry that I
am late in getting this in, but
Happy Birthday anyway.
Before I end for the week,
I have to admit that the little
proverbs that I close this column with are not always a
discovery of my own. Many
times, I get them from people
at church and sometimes from
my mother in law.
Until next week: Are you
worth dying for? God thought
so!
Swerving car crashes near Butler
A Plattsburg, Mo., couple sustained minor and moderate injuries March 29
in a one-vehicle accident on M-52, .3 mile west of County Road SE 13365.
The Missouri Highway Patrol reported the driver, Michael C. Brooks, 50,
and Linda S. Brooks, 61, were transported by ambulance to Ellett Memorial
Hospital in Appleton City for treatment.
According to the report, the eastbound 2004 Ford swerved to avoid an
unknown vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lane. The Brooks car
ran off the right side of the roadway and the driver overcorrected and the car
ran off the left side of the roadway and impacted the ground.
The Brooks car received moderate damage.
Truman was a well-respected,
loving,
tender-hearted,
gentleman with a great sense
of humor. His deep sounding
voice was something that the
grandchildren were frightened
of at first and had to get used
to. He enjoyed dancing, playing
poker with his grandchildren,
traveling, vegetable gardening
and watching westerns on television. He also enjoyed cooking--and even made his own
tomato, BBQ and hot tamale
sauces. The outdoors was a
favorite place of Truman’s . . .
deer hunting near his home, bird
hunting when his knees were
able and returning annually to
Colorado for the annual Elk rut.
He was fond of his dogs “Jose”
and “Tuffy.” It was no secret
that Truman loved horses. He
participated in rodeos as a calf
roper, broke horses too numerous to count, worked for Davis
Rodeo Company as a pickup
man and carried his ropes in a
five gallon can which often times
doubled as his roping practice.
Truman was quite frequently the
flag presenter at local rodeos
and led the County Fair parades
for 20 years with his wonderful
horse, “Charlie.” The inspired
and published book, “Obituary
of Charlie Whitehorse” was written as a tribute to Truman’s beloved horse. Truman was truly
one of the last cowboys and a
part of America’s great history of
the cowboy culture.
Truman is survived by his
wife, Mary Gabriel of Butler,
Missouri; three daughters, Terry
Gabriel and Robin Gabriel of
Adrian, Missouri and Judy Gabriel of Butler, Missouri; two
stepdaughters, Louetta Wilson
of Butler, Missouri and Tammie
Hedges and husband Bill of
Blue Springs, Missouri; a sister, Wanda Lois Waytes of Mills,
Wyoming; 11 grandchildren;
and 16 great-grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his
parents; two brothers, Kenneth
and Max; and a sister, Virginia
Salazar.
Funeral services were 2
p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2008 at
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in
Butler with Brother Paul Burhart
officiating. Burial, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.
Contributions,
Adrian First Christian Church
Building Fund or Carnation
Rebekah Lodge #238. Online
condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
neral Chapel in Butler, Missouri
with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. Burial, Oak Hill Cemetery,
Butler. Contributions may be
made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences,
www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Denver F.
Stark Sr.
On March 28, 2008 Denver
Ferrell Stark Sr. found relief from
prolonged illness and was welcomed into Heaven by our risen
Savior.
He was born May 6, 1928 on
the family farm in Bates County
Missouri, the eldest son of Willie and Beulah Boyd Stark. Over
time the family grew to include
two sisters, Erma Jean and Mary
Lee and one brother, Hank.
Denver attended various elementary schools and ultimately
graduated the eighth grade from
Crescent Hill. He attended and
graduated from Adrian High
School in 1946.
In 1947, Denver enlisted in
the Army and served at various
military bases across the United
States. He married Jean Clark
in 1949 and together they raised
four children; Denver Ferrell Jr.,
Stanley Gene, Deborah Anne
and Lesli Kaye. After being recalled to the service for deployment to Korea, Denver was honorably discharged in 1950.
Denver considered several
vocations but found his niche in
metal. He became a machinist
for Western Electric (ATT) and
enjoyed a 39 year career with the
company. He actually enjoyed
working with metal so much that
he built his own home shop and
spent many hours working the
metal and teaching himself to fix
just about anything.
After his retirement in 1989,
Denver continued working in
his machine shop along with
enjoying his other favorite past
times; fishing, hunting, gardening and listening to classical
music which he referred to as
“long haired” music. He enjoyed
watching and feeding the birds
and squirrels and took care of
every cat that wandered into
his yard. His children will cherish fond memories of working
on the farm and going along on
the fishing and hunting trips that
Louis G.
Denver so enjoyed. He shared
his love of his work and nature
Grout
with his children, grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
Louis “Lou” Gale Grout, age
Denver was not one who
70 of Butler, Missouri died Mon- stood on pretense. He was wise
day, March 24, 2008 in Kansas
City, Missouri as a result of an
SEE PAGE 8
automobile accident. He was
born June 27, 1937 to Harry
Louis and Mildred Irene Sears
Grout in Pleasanton, Kansas.
Louis, an only child, grew up
in the Butler, Missouri community where he attended elementary and high school. He served
his country in the United States
military prior to his working at the
Lens Plant and Keller Ladders
both in Butler. His most recent
employment has been as a custodian at the Adrian High School
in Adrian, Missouri. Louis was a
member of the Butler First Baptist Church.
Louis was known to be very
quiet, very polite. He liked his
custodial work at the high school
and enjoyed all the variation of
student activity. Pastime interests included reading--especially the Bible--and watching
westerns on TV. He was a fan of
the Kansas City Chiefs. Louis,
a devoted and loving son, cared
for his mother before she went
to the nursing home.
Louis is survived by two
aunts, Dorothy Burch of Amoret,
Missouri and Russie Larrison
of Butler, Missouri; and several
cousins. He was preceded in
death by his parents.
Funeral services were 2 p.m.
Thursday, Thursday, March 27,
2008 at the Schowengerdt Fu-
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FARM FRONT
news-Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, April 4, 2008
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Biotech will
help sow seeds
of world’s
future harvests
By Erin McGinn
The term “sustainable agriculture” is heard a lot in congressional circles where the vast majority of elected officials who determine agriculture’s future have little or no real
knowledge about what it really takes to produce our nation’s
food supply. The University of California’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program defines sustainable agriculture as integrating three goals: environmental
health, economic profitability and social and economic equity.
Under federal law, the more extensive definition of sustainable agriculture includes practices that, over the longterm, will satisfy human food and fiber needs, the economic
viability of farm operations and enhance the quality of life
for farmers and society as a whole.
Neither definition of sustainable agriculture references
“organic.” However, many environmental groups and sustainable agriculture advocates firmly link the two, and frequently use ‘organic’ as a synonym for sustainable agriculture.
In the absence of a clear definition, it is important to shift
the focus slightly from sustainable agriculture to agricultural practices and innovations that can sustain the world
- particularly in light of the unprecedented exploding population growth.
At a time when the world’s population is increasing, the
amount of land suitable for farming and ranching is decreasing. Organic agriculture definitely has a well-earned spot in
the marketplace, but most experts agree organic production
alone cannot feed the world.
The challenge for growers is to produce more and better
quality crops to meet increasing nutritional demands on less
and less land, while using methods that protect the environment. Along with a long-standing tradition of clearing the
highest of hurdles, U.S. producers have biotechnology on
their side.
Researchers at Monsanto, for example, spend approximately $2 million each day on biotechnology, such as developing drought-tolerant corn that produces higher yields
while using nitrogen more efficiently to reduce the amount
of fertilizer needed. In addition, researchers are advancing
seed technology to provide higher quality animal feed and
higher oil content for food and fuel production. Innovations
are also dedicated to ensuring an environment in which agriculture production can flourish.
Agricultural practices and innovations that will sustain
American farmers and the world’s population are not exclusively biotech-driven. There is plenty of room for organic
and non-traditional approaches to farming.
However, biotech’s role in helping U.S. farmers and
ranchers continue to provide one of the world’s safest and
most affordable food supplies, particularly in the future, is
undeniably growing in importance.
■Erin McGinn is the assistant editor of “Farm Bureau News” for
American Farm Bureau.
BC Industries starting
up a recycling center
Special to the News Xpress
Bates County Industries
(BCI), located at Business
71 North and Route TT near
Butler, is in the beginning
stages of becoming a recycling center.
Currently, BCI’s collected
recyclables include paper
and cardboard. As of right
now, BCI collects more recyclables than what it can handle. Obtaining grant funds
through Quad Lakes Solid
Waste Management District
(QLSWMD) has allowed
BCI the ability to purchase a
new baler, which assists them
in their recycling process.
The future for BCI plans
to be very successful in terms
of recycling. BCI has begun
negotiations with Kaysinger
Recycle & Disposal (KRAD),
which is a non-profit organization whose main goal is to
implement a seven-county
regional recycling program.
This potential partnership
will prove to be highly beneficial to the citizens of and
around Bates County.
If successful, this partnership will bring BCI the resources it needs to implement
a drove-through recycling
center. With the additional
resources, BCI will be able
to expand its collections to
include aluminum, tin, plastic and household hazardous
wastes.
This recycling center will
Fair book going high tech
According to Bates County 4-H Youth Specialist Alan J. Mundey, the 2008 Bates County Fair Book is now on-line
at the Bates County Extension Web site at hhtp://extension.missouri.edu/bates/. Just go to the web page and
click on either Bates County 4-H or directly on the 2008 Fair Book link. All open and junior division livestock
and 4-H exhibition information and entry forms are included. The entry forms are in both Adobe pdf and MicroSoft Word files. The Word files can be completed on the screen and printed out to be submitted. Information on
how to download the free Adobe Reader for the pdf files is also included on the Fair Book page. Brenda Doody
(pictured) Bates County Extension Office Manager and Mundey typed in the information and created the on-line
website. If you have any questions or have trouble accessing the on-line Fair Book, please call the Extension
Office at 660-679-4167. The printed fair books will probably not be available until May.—Alan J. Mundey photo.
Peach tree leaf curl can be
controlled, says MU expert
Blue Springs • Leaf curl
is a troublesome disease of
peach, nectarine and related
plants. “Leaf curl is worse
when the weather is cool and
wet,” says Lala Kumar, University of Missouri Extension
horticulture specialist. Infected with the fungus Taphrina
deformans, leaves become
thickened, curled and grossly
deformed or puckered. As
the disease progresses, the
leaf gradually changes color
to light green, gray and yellow. Early leaf drop results in
poor growth and yield.
The spores of this fungus
survive the winter on bark
and buds. The spores then infect the buds as they begin to
swell and new leaves emerge
in the spring. The host tree
tissues are susceptible for
a short period in the spring.
As the tissues mature, they
become resistant to this disease. “Thus, timing is critical for disease control,” says
Kumar.
Leaf curl can be easily
controlled with a single fungicide application. Trees can
be sprayed in the fall after
leaf drop or an application
can be made in the early
spring before bud swell. Fungicides that can be used to
control this disease include:
Bordeaux mixture, liquid
lime sulfur and chlorothalonil. There are several brands
be located on the premises of
BCI. With additional funding through the Solid Waste
Districts, BCI may have the
opportunity to expand its
building. Expansion of the
building will result in an expansion of BCI’s recycling
capabilities. KRAD and BCI
are both very optimistic that
this partnership will add to
the environmental quality in
and around Bates County.
Randy Pike, Bates County Northern Commissioner,
is an active member of the
following boards: KRAD,
Kaysinger Basin Regional
Peach trees are susceptible to leaf curl in the Spring, says Lala Kumar, University of Missouri Extension Horticulture Specialist.—Submitted.
of each of these fungicides
available. Thoroughly cover the bark and trunk of the
trees when applying fungicide. In very wet seasons
and when disease has been
severe, two to three spray
applications will be needed
at seven day intervals.
If leaf curl does result in
significant defoliation in the
spring, the fruit on affected
Planning Commission, QLSWMD and BCI.
Pike, BCI officials say, has
been a long time supporter of
bringing a regional recycling
program to this area. According to Pike, “Recycling
activities throughout Bates
County and the surrounding
region has been a long time
coming. Not only will this
benefit the entities involved
and the citizens, but most
importantly, the quality of
the environment in which we
live.”
NEWS? 679-6127
•City power adjustment
ing planned in Missouri, Illinois and Arkansas. These
plants won’t be operational
until 2009 at the earliest
and possibly as late as 2012.
When the City begins buying
power from these new plants
through MoPEP at cost rather than buying power on the
spot market, our costs should
decrease and stabilize. Un-
fortunately, until the plants
are built and operational, we
won’t know what our exact
cost will be but we’re hoping to be able to buy power
in the $0.03 to $0.035 range
for several years.
What do we tell the customers?
When asked what a Purchased Power Adjustment
trees should be thinned to
compensate for the loss of
leaves. Over-cropping the
tree will weaken it and make
it more susceptible to winter
injury. You can download
the University of Missouri
Extension publication Fruit
Spray Schedules for the Homeowner from muextension.
missouri.edu/explore/agguides/hort/g06010.htm or
call the Master Gardener
Hotline at (816) 855-TREE.
For more information,
contact Lala Kumar, University Missouri Extension horticulture specialist, [email protected],
(816) 252-5051, call your
local Extension office or
visit
extension.missouri.
edu.
Arbor Day
special: 10
free trees
willow, baldcypress, thornless
honeylocust, pin oak, river
birch, tuliptree, silver maple
and red maple. The free trees
are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America
campaign.
To become a member of the
Foundation and receive the
free trees, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Shade Trees,
Arbor Day Foundation, 100
Arbor Ave., Nebraska City,
NE 68410 by April 30, 2008
or visit www.arborday.org.
To help commemorate
National Arbor Day, everyone who joins the Arbor Day
Foundation during the month
of April will receive 10 free
shade trees.
National Arbor Day is the
last Friday in April, which is
on the 25th this year.
The 10 free shade trees are
red oak, sugar maple, weeping
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WEATHER
FROM PAGE 2
is, you should tell them that
the City is passing along its
additional cost to buy power
on a monthly basis instead of
increasing rates permanently.
In this way, the customers is
only paying the actual additional cost and it will vary
from month to month based
on the City’s cost.
(National Weather Service)
Friday: Few showers; high 59/
low 38; prec. 30%.
Saturday: Mostly sunny; high
63/low 45; prec. 20%.
Sunday: Few showers; high 66/
low 44; prec. 30%
Monday: T-showers; high 65/
low 44; prec. 40%.
Tuesday: Few showers; high
67/low 48; prec. 30%.
Wednesday: Showers; high 66/
low 46; prec. 60%.
Thursday: Showers; high 65/
low 45; prec. 60%.; prec. 60%.
8 news-Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, April 4, 2008
FROM PAGE 6
•Denver F. Stark Sr.
and quiet; self taught and methodical. He showed his children
how to be practical, hard working
and honest. A man of few words,
the time he shared with his family fishing, hunting mushrooms,
squirrels or deer was his way of
showing his love and concern.
Denver’s softer side was revealed when he was observed
rocking his children and singing
“Goodnight Irene.” In later years
it was his grandchildren and the
song “You Picked a Fine time to
Leave Me Lucille.”
Denver found great humor
in the fact that he had celebrated the wrong birth date for over
seventy years. On the night he
was born, there was a flooding rain, several of the babies
to deliver and one country doctor braving the rising water in a
horse drawn wagon. In all the
confusion, the doctor recorded
Denver’s date of birth as May 7.
Only in the past few years was
the error discovered and corrected.
Denver lived life his way and
on his terms. His children still regard him as the strongest man
they have ever known. He was
husband, father, brother and
friend. And on the last night he
lived on this earth, he became
a beloved child of God when he
accepted Jesus as his Lord and
Savior. The family is most grateful for everyone who prayed for
his salvation.
Denver was preceded in
death by his son Denver Ferrell
Jr. (Denny), a granddaughter
Mica Jean Grimes and his parents Willie and Beulah Stark.
He is survived by his wife
Jean Stark of the home; son
Stanley and wife Peggy Archie;
daughters Deborah Cooper and
husband Steve, Lake of the
Ozarks; and Lesli Brecheen and
husband Ed, Adrian.
Surviving grandchildren include: Will, Mandy, and David
Stark; Clayton Stark, Jackie Enlow, Jessie Willerton, Brandon
Hal, Kati Griffen, Matt Hal, Molly
Banks, Jennifer Burns, Drew
Grimes and Weston Brecheen.
Great-grandchildren include:
Trey, Jay, Chris, Justine, Josie,
Dylan, Cody, Jessica, Jennifer,
Whitney, Tanner, Talan, Pheonix, Hunter, Jalynn and Janelle.
Extended family include:
Richard Clark, Jerry and Karen
Clark, Bill Clark, Edwin Nelson
and families. He is also survived
by many cousins, nieces and
nephews.
Casket bearers were grandsons: Will Stark, David Stark,
Clayton Stark, Drew Grimes,
Brandon Hall, Matt Hall and
Weston Brecheen.
Honorary casket bearers
included: Joe Puttoff, Dan Keating, Danon Mattingly, Will
Banks, Chris Griffen, Ryan
Fenton, Buford Hockett, Melvin Smith, Ritchie Davis, Lloyd
Deckard, Steve Cooper and Ed
Brecheen.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday April 1 at 2 p.m. at the
Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, Mo.
with burial at the Crescent Hill
Cemetery in Adrian, Mo. Pastor Paul Burhart and Pastor Ben
Chapman officiated the services.
William H. Thomas
William Howard Thomas,
age 89 of Harrisonville, Missouri
formerly of Butler, Missouri died
Friday, March 28, 2008 at Crown
Care Center in Harrisonville. He
was born February 20, 1919 to
John Wesley and Mennie R.
Turpin Thomas in Bates County,
Missouri.
William, one of five children,
grew up in Bates County where
he attended Miller Grade School
and Butler High School. On
July 31, 1940 William married
Opal Maxine McGuire at the
First Christian Church in Butler .
. . and to this union, four daughters and a son were born. While
being a career-long farmer, William supplemented his farming
income with driving a school bus
as well as working for Kenworth
Trucking Company building
trucks. William and Opal lived in
the North Kansas City area for a
number of years before returning to Butler in 1983. He was
formerly a member of the Peru
Methodist Church and a current member of the Butler First
Christian Church.
William had a sweet and
quiet, pleasant personality and
loved to visit. Although his favorite pastime was fishing,
he enjoyed other activities of
camping, carpentry, gardening,
woodworking, traveling, playing cards, walking and watching
baseball and football. William
was a devoted member of his
church, liked to listen to gospel
music and found comfort in the
23rd Psalm. He dearly loved
and treasured his children and
grandchildren. His wife Opal
had been his beloved and faithful companion for 64 years prior
to her death in 2005.
William is survived by four
daughters, Betty Brent and husband Jim of Warsaw, Missouri,
Shirley McNeall and husband
Dale of Lee’s Summit, Missouri,
Barbara Keyton of Garden City,
Missouri and Pennie Doss and
husband David of Urbandale,
Iowa; two sisters, Pauline Craft
of Butler, Missouri and Louise
Pratchard and husband Lloyd
of Muskogee, Oklahoma; 14
grandchildren; and 25 greatgrandchildren.
William was
preceded in death by a brother,
Melvin Thomas; a sister, Mary
Adams; a son, Jerry Thomas in
1963; wife, Opal Maxine Thomas in 2005; and a son-in-law,
Donald Keyton in 2006.
Funeral services were 11
a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at
the First Christian Church in
Butler, Missouri with Rev. Chris
Conklin officiating. Burial, Fairview Cemetery, Butler. Contributions, Butler First Christian
Church or Crossroads Hospice.
Services under the direction of
the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.
com.
William
Washington
Jr.
William
Washington
Jr.,
age 85 of Butler, Missouri died
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at
Bristol Manor in Butler. He was
born December 4, 1922 to William Sr. and Victoria Georgia Elmore Washington in Blytheville,
Arkansas.
William furthered his education at an auto mechanic trade
school and sold cars in Kansas
City, Kansas in the 1960s. In
more recent years, he operated
his own “W. W. Locksmith & Refrigeration Shop” in the Butler
area. William served his country
in the U.S. Military. He was also
a Notary Public.
William is survived by a son,
Tony Washington of Fulton, Missouri; and Mary Burrous and
friends at Bristol Manor. He was
preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services were 2
p.m. Friday, March 28, 2008 at
Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Chaplain Steve Knoll
officiating. Services under the
direction of the Schowengerdt
Funeral Chapel in Butler. Online
condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
William
Webber
Wilbur Webber,
age 85 of Osawatomie, Kansas died Monday,
March 17, 2008 at Miami County
Medical Center in Paola, Kansas. He was born November 17,
1922 to William Albert and Eva
Opal Taylor Webber in Fulton,
Kansas.
Wilbur, one of four children,
grew up on his grandparents
farm just 4 1/2 miles southeast
of Fulton. He attended grade
school at West Liberty, a rural
one room country school and
graduated from Fulton High
School in 1941. Wilbur continued his education at Fort Scott
Junior College in Fort Scott, Kansas for one semester but had to
return to help on the family farm.
On September 23, 1944 he was
united in marriage to Dorothy
Dalton. He moved to Montana
for a short time and worked on a
ranch. Wilbur returned to Kansas, joined the Regular Army,
took basic training, served his
country during the Korean Conflict in the 49th Military Government as Mess Steward and was
honorably discharged in March
of 1948. He purchased a farm
in Linn County, Kansas in February of 1949 stayed until 1986
when he moved to Missouri.
Wilbur traveled frequently with
his wife and together they sold
ladies apparel in several states
until retiring in 1997. He at-
tended the Methodist Church in
Kansas.
Wilbur enjoyed visiting, singing, playing cards, traveling and
spending time with family, friends
and grandchildren. Watching
football and baseball were some
of Wilbur’s other interests.
Wilbur is survived by his wife,
Dorothy Webber of Osawatomie, Kansas; three sons, Harold
Webber of Lone Jack, Missouri,
Gary Webber and wife Shirley
of Paola, Kansas and Ronald
Webber and wife Leta of Holden,
Missouri; one sister, Florence
Brunger of Wichita, Kansas;
seven grandchildren, Polly Diehl
and husband Dr. Jeff Diehl, Paul
Webber and wife Gaylen, Marlena Crampton and husband Ed,
Kimberly Brown and husband
Robert, Jason Webber and wife
Cheryl, Kayla Davis and husband Jason and Jared Webber
and wife Dana and 11 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one
brother, Harold Webber; one
sister, Hazel Moore; and one
great-grandson.
Graveside services were
1 p.m. Thursday, March 20,
2008 at Mapleton Cemetery in
Mapleton, Kansas with Jesse
Schowengerdt officiating. Contributions, Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel Butler,
Missouri. Online condolences,
www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Special birthday greetings go out
Really enjoyed the music of
Mary Ford on Sunday last, especially the new song “Where the timbers
Cross.” She really has a talent and
she uses it to glorify her God.
Kelly Larkin brought two guests
to services with her. One family and
one friend. We all need to invite our
friends and our loved ones to come
hear of Christ’s salvation plan told to
us by Jesus.
Due to unforeseen circumstances
we took a day off to help family and
when done we took a side trip to
see an old friend, Mrs. Hazel Boston who lives at John Knox Village
in Lee’s Summit, Mo. this lady just
passed her 100th birthday and still in
real good health. She was Bink Myers’ god-mother when he was born in
1956. She and her husband Jay were
very close to us. Good friends.
DiAnna Beatty, long time member of the Virginia Mission Church
is celebrating her own special day
this week. Happy birthday and lots
more of them from all her friends
and family. Also, Happy birthday to
Sue Minnick.
How do you expect God to help
you if you don’t trust him enough to
try new drugs or procedures that he
has revealed to our medical personnel. God is revealing new things to
humanity everyday. With all these
new meds and procedures I hate to
see anybody die while waiting for
God to touch them after God has
already given a path to recovery for
them to follow. Who do you think is
revealing these new cures?
Really I believe we all need to
open our minds and our hearts and
allow God to give us the knowledge
we are in need of.
Sorry to hear an old friend and
former neighbor Kenneth West is in
the hospital in Butler. We pray for
God to use his healing power.
God’s word says all we have to
do is ask.
It was good to see the Taylor
children up and feeling better and attending church.
New residents in our area, we
welcome them to our community
and to our church.
We welcome the Lord our god
into our midst every Sunday morning and we, also, welcome our members and our visitors to join with us
in worship of God and Christ every
Lord’s Day. Everyone is welcome
who wold come to worship our God.
Virginia Mission Sunday church services at 11 a.m.
This last Sunday Mary ford
brought us her message to us within
a medley of songs. It was a great
message. I enjoyed it very much.
I hop all who were here received
a message from it. If you haven’t
heard Mary Ford you should. She
has a great message.
May 4 the Morgans will singing at the Assembly of God Church,
Archie, Missouri. Watch for more
information.
Our prayer list includes Rose
Hunt by Joyce, Corrine Hubbard,
Bob and Catherine Johnson, Louise
Hermann, Melanie Estes, Wayne
Craft, Jack Raybourn, Beth, Chip,
Bud, Joyce, Bink and Lisa Myers,
Dale Allen Jr. and mother, Adam
Hale’s family and friends, Stacey
Thomas and family, Pat and Warren
and family, Ivan Quick, Terry Norman, Rebekah Hoskins, Jim Truley,
Kenneth West, Jill by Liz, Norris
Withrow, Mary Ford’s mother, all of
our unspoken prayers, our youth, our
Armed Forces, our leaders, our nation, and our world.
May God care for you as He does
for me!
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9
Whirlwinds
dominate
tournament
Archie 9 Lone Jack 7
Archie scored 3 runs in the 6th inning and took a come from
behind 9-7 win over Lone Jack last Friday.
Bray started the game for Archie pitching 3 1/3 innings, giving up 7 runs with 4 strike outs. Reeves finished the game pitching 3 2/3 innings to pick up the win with five strike outs and no
runs.
Gebhardt had 4 hits and 6 RBI’s with Ammerman getting 3
hits and scoring 3 runs. Dods, Bray, Cooper and Gibson each had
two hits.
Archie 11 Leeton 1
It took Archie only five innings to defeat Leeton 11-1 last Friday.
Gebhardt was the winning pitcher with five innings pitched
with 1 run and 4 strikeouts.
Gebhardt also had three hits with Bray and Ammerman getting two. Dods had three RBI’s while Owens, Gebhardt and Gibson had 2 RBI’s.
Archie 17 Knob Noster 0
Last Saturday Archie picked up their third win with a 17-0
pounding of Knob Noster. They scored 9 runs in the 5th to stop
the game.
Owens pitched all five innings with no runs and four strikeouts for the win.
Gebhardt had four hits, Reese and Ammerman had three,
Bray, Owen, and Cooper each had two. Reeves, Ammerman and
Cooper each had three RBI’s.
Archie 9 Adrian 8
Archie scored one run in the top of the seventh inning to defeat Adrian 9-8 last Saturday.
Ammerman pitched 2 1/3 innings giving up 6 runs, Gibson
pitched 2 innings giving up no runs and Reeves pitched 2 2/3
innings to pick up the win.
Gebhardt continued to hit with 4 hits, while Bray and Gibson
had two each. Owens had 3 RBI’s while Dods and Gibson had
two each.
For Adrian, Knuth pitched all seven innings to get the loss
with 11 hits and 8 earned runs.
Tolle was 3 for 5 and Wendelton, Aurand, Knuth, and Wainwright had two hits each. Wendelton had 3 RBI’s and Wainwright
had 2.
“We had a chance to win but Archie rallied in the bottom of
the 6th to tie then won in the 7th,” said Adrian coach Nathan
Dingman.
Knob Noster 4 Adrian 3
Knob Noster scored 4 runs in the first two innings and then
held off Adrian for a 4-3 win last Friday.
Underwood pitched all 7 innings with 6 strike outs and 3
earned runs.
Hubbard and Knuth each had 2 hits with Tolle and Knuth getting 1 RBI each.
“Great game,” said coach Nathan Dingman, “we had a chance
to tie or win but could not come up with a hit.”
Lone Jack 7 Adrian 5
Adrian’s record fell to 1-2 with a 7-5 loss to Lone Jack last
Friday.
“Just could not get runners in scoring position,” said coach
Nathan Dingman. “Too many men left on base.”
Aurand took the loss with 13 hits and 7 earned runs.
Knuth was 4 for 4 with Tolle, Aurand and Knuth picking up
one RBI each.
Leeton 13 Adrian 3
Leeton scored 4 runs in the sixth inning to stop the game and
defeat Adrian 13-3.
“Just ran out of steam,” said coach Nathan Dingman. “Not
enough pitching.”
Cumpton pitched two innings giving up five earned runs.
Hough pitched three innings with seven runs and Moreland went
1/2 inning with 1 run.
Knuth had two hits with one RBI and Tolle hit his first home
run.
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Butler’s Grady Grainger takes the throw at third in game with El Dorado Springs.
Butler girls sweep St. Mary’s
Butler 15, St. Mary’s 0
Butler 6, St. Mary’s 4
Butler High School softball
picked up their first and second
win of the season by defeating
St. Mary’s twice Tuesday at St.
Mary’s. They are 2-0 in conference.
They won the first game 15-0
with Beth Henry striking out 6
of 15 batters to pick up the win.
Jessica Smith had the big hit
with a double.
The second game was made
exciting with Butler winning
6-4. Beth Henry again was the
winning pitcher striking out
8 hitters in 4 innings. Jessica
Smith recorded a save by pitching the last three innings with 3
strike outs and the defense was
very solid. Mallory Nelson and
Kenzie Freeze had back to back
triples with Melody Smith. Jes-
sica Smith and Cori Cole each each picked up two hits and
banging out a double.
Henry had the only RBI.
“It was a rough first game,”
Prairie View 11, Butler 1
said coach Heather GoldamButler girls opened their soft- mer. “Prairie View is a good
ball season with an 11-1 loss to team and with cold weather and
Prairie View.
first game jitters we did not play
Beth Henry was the losing well.”
pitcher, going five innings and
The junior varsity lost by a
giving up seven earned runs.
13-4 score.
Mallory Nelson, Beth Henry,
Kenzie Freeze and Jayln Rosier
Area thinclads
compete at Archie
ARCHIE INVITATIONAL
TRACK MEET
Girls’ Team Results: 1st
St. Mary’s 144; 2nd Jasper 78;
3rd Pleasanton 56; 4th Butler
50; 5th Windsor 47; 6th Rich
Hill 42; 7th Lone Jack 40; 8th
Adrian 23; 9th Osceola 22; 10th
(tie) Archie 19; Hogan Prep 19;
12th Crest Ridge 8; 13th Appleton City 6; 14th Miami 4.
Girls’ Individual:
Adrian: 100m dash 4th Olive
Case ; 800m run 1st Olive Case
2:40.18; 4x800m relay 2nd;
pole vault 6th Shelley Jones .
Appleton City: 400m dash
6th Aerial Cooper ; 4x400m relay 6th; 4x800 4th.
Archie: 800m run
2nd
Kelsey Thomas ; 800m run 4th
Kelsey Cornelius; 4x100m relay 6th;4x200m relay 4th; 300m
hurdles 5th Kelsey Cornelius 5.
Butler: 100m dash 6th Shaina Burch ; 400m dash 2nd Megan Philllips ; 1600m run 1st
Megan Phillips ; 3200m run 1st
Haylea Craigmiles 13:28.73 ;
4x400m relay 1st 4:32.70; shot
put 4th Megan Phillips; high
jump 3rd Shaina Burch; high
jump 6th Rachael Burch.
Miami: 100m dash 5th
Heather Reinke; 200 m dash 5th
Heather Reinke.
Rich Hill: 800m run 3rd
Ashleigh Rapp; 4x400m relay 4th 4:48.62; shot put 2nd
Jamie Sumner; shot put 5th
Rachel Coonce; discus 2nd Rachel Coonce; triple jump 6th
Madison Bock; pole vault 2nd
Jackie Politte; pole vault 4th
Ashleigh Rapp.
Boys Team Results: 1st
Lone Jack 97; 2nd Jasper 91;
3rd Appleton City 65; 4th
Adrian 58; 5th Windsor 51; 6th
Rich Hill 42; 7th Archie 39; 8th
St. Mary’s 33; 9th Plesanton
31; 10th Hogan Prep 28; 11th
Osceola 22; 12th Miami 1.
Boys Individual:
Adrian: 800m run 5th Chris
Schaller; 1600m run 5th Bobby
McCarl; 3200m run 4th Bobby
McCarl; 4x200m relay 6th;
4x800m relay 5th; 100m hurdles 1st Russell Hahs 16.46;
300m hurdles 1st Russell Hahs
45.00; 300m hurdles 6th Tuff
Wimberly ; long jump 3rd
Erik White; shot put 5th Matt
Dickerson; discus 2nd Wyatt
Jackson; triple jump 4th Russell Hahs; high jump 4th Erik
White ; high jump 5th Jordan
Deal.
Appleton City: 200m dash
6th Jarret Thomas ; 400m dash
4th A. Siegismund; 800m run
3rd Greg Moore; 1600m run
4th Anthony Crusha; 3200m
run 3rd Ty Heiserman; 4x100m
relay 3rd; 4x200m relay 1st
1:39.55; 4x400m relay 3rd;
4x800m relay 2nd; 300m hurdles 5th Crusha; discus 3rd M.
Parker; triple jump 3rd Crusha.
Archie: 100m dash 1st Cory
Young 11.68; 100m dash 3rd
Michael Baer; 200m dash 1st
TEN STAR ALL STAR
BASKETBALL CAMP
Applications are now being evaluated for the
Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp. The
Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp is
by Invitation Only. Boys and Girls ages 10-19
are eligible to apply. Past participants include:
Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Jerry
Stackhouse, Grant Hill and Antawn Jamison.
Players from 50 States and 10 Foreign Countries
attended the 2007 Camp. College Basketball
Scholarships are possible for players selected
to the All-American Team. Camp Locations
Include: Champaign, Ill.; Prescott, Az.; Thousand
Oaks, Ca.; Babson Parks, Fla.; Gainesville, Ga.;
Glassboro, NJ.; Lebanon, Tenn.; Commerce, Tx.;
and Blacksburg, Va.
There is also a Summer Camp avaialble for Boys
and Girls ages 6-18 of all skill levels.
For a free brochure on these
Summer Camps, please call
704-373-0873 ANYTIME.
www.tenstarcamp.com
March Maddness
First place March Madness Champs (5th grade),
coached by Lance Sargent. Front row (from left): Baylor Mead, Wesley, Justin Waters. Back row: Baustin
Sargent, Skyler Miller, Brett Nigh, Alex Clover.—Renee Sargent photo.
Ballard 5th, 6th grade boys
Ballard 5th and 6th grade boys took third place in
the Leeton basketball tournament on Saturday. Front
row: Graham Wainscott, Scott Morris, Nathan Lybarger, James Engelhardt, Kyle Teagarden, Cody Reese. Back row: Coach Neil Oerke, Troy Atkins, Russell Rowland, Ben Oswald, Weston Oerke, Derrick
Barr.—Submitted.
Michael Baer 24.15; 400m
dash 6th Cory Powell; 4x200m
relay 2nd; 4x800m relay 4th.
Miami: long jump 6th Jake
Johnston.
Rich Hill: 400m dash 2nd
Tony Rich; 800m run 1st Rusty
Thomas 2:13.61; 4x400m relay
1st 3:42.74; 4x800m relay 6th;
shot put 4th Trevor Yarbrough;
high jump 3rd Tyler Ryser ;
high jump 6th Bob Brown;
pole vault 5th Rusty Thomas.
Drexel boys track
The Drexel 2008 varsity boys
track team started the season off
with a meet at Central Heights
Kansas on March 28th. The boys
did a nice job for the first meet of
the year.
Shane Henry placed in all four
of his events. Shane took second
in the triple jump with a jump of
39’7 1⁄2”, third in the long jump
with a jump of 19’8 1/2”, third in
the 200 M dash with a time of 25.2
seconds and 4th in the 100 M dash
with a time of 12.1 seconds.
The rest of the team also did
a nice job, with some setting personal bests in their events. Justin
Wheeler ran a 5:22 mile, Cody
Breuer ran a 62 second 400 M dash,
Austin Allen ran 19.09 second 110
M hurdle and a 53.09 second 300
hurdles, while Alec Young sprinted
to a 27 second 200 M. The three
throwers have been improving in
practice and were able to shot put
distances of; Tony Otto 31’11”,
Lonnie West 28’6”, and Cody Hargreaves 27’2”. These three also
threw the discus; Otto 61’0”, West
72’0”, and Hargreaves 59’11”.
The second meet of the year was
held at Midway on April 1st. The
team finished 6th out of 13 teams
by scoring 44 points.
First Place was taken by Shane
Henry in the long jump with a jump
of 18’9” and in the triple jump with
a jump of 38’7 1⁄4”. Henry also
placed third in the 200 M dash with
a time of 24.37 seconds and 7th in
the 100 M dash with 12.09. Justin
Wheeler placed fourth in the 1600
M run with a time of 5:21.71 and
8th in the 800M run with 2:30.0.
Austin Allen placed fifth in the 110
M hurdles with a time of 19.41 seconds and 8th in the 300 M hurdles
with a time of 49.80 seconds. The
thrower’s relay made up of Tony
Otto, Cody Hargreaves, Austin Allen and Lonnie West placed 5th
with a time of 2:06.56.
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Sheriff ’s Office issues
‘07 year end activities
Nice job, Mike
Tim Wells (right) incoming president of the Butler Area Chamber of Commerce,
presents the past-president’s plaque to retiring president Mike Parson at Thursday
evening’s annual awards banquet.—Staff photo.
T
he total amount of
crimes investigated
by the Bates County
Sheriff’s Office increased
from 583 crimes in 2006 to
785 crimes in 2007, reports
Sheriff Doug Mullenix.
The sharpest increase
was noted in drug related arrests. In 2006 the Sheriff’s
Office investigated 14 drug
cases. The Sheriff’s Office
investigated 136 drug cases
in 2007. These drug cases
have resulted in over 2,000
pounds of marijuana being
seized, along with methamphetamines and cocaine.
The drug stats generated by
the Bates County Sheriff’s
Office are comparable to
the stats reported by Multi
County Drug Task Forces
throughout Missouri.
Mullenix says the Sheriff’s Office has also noticed
an increase in assaults, property damage, stealing and
tampering.
Along with investigating
crimes and patrolling the
county, deputies served 1,173
civil and criminal papers.
Many events coming up
The crazy weather begins,
and our fire department was
on top of things. I have to
brag because they are doing
an excellent job. Many of us
like to see such good things
happening in our community
and they only keep getting
better.
Keep an eye out or ear.
B.A.C.A Bikers against
Child Abuse will be riding
here in town on Main street
this Saturday.
This Friday April 4 at 5
till 8 p.m. is Miami School
Carnival. There will be many
rides and booths
This weekend has many
events in town. First this Saturday April 5 the C.T.A. will
be playing the movies ‘Enchanted’ and The newly released ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ starting at 5 p.m. but
not sure in what order. Then
on Sunday April 6th the Amsterdam United Methodist
Church will be having their
free chili and soup dinner at
6 p.m to 8 p.m. everyone is
welcomed to come, bring a
friend.
Next weekend April 12,
the Miami P.T.S.O will be
showing ‘High School Musical’ and ‘High school Musical Two’ starting at 5 p.m.
Then on Sunday April 13 the
Amsterdam United Methodist Church will be showing
‘Enchanted’ at 5 p.m.
On April 8, 8 a.m to 5
p.m. the Amsterdam United
Methodist Church will be
having their garage sale then
on the 19th from 9-12a.m.
will be their sack sale. Much
to do, mark your calendars,
but I will try to remember to
remind you every week.
Also don’t forget this Saturday April 5 from 9 to 4 in
Harrisonville. Chip will be
providing their program free
of charge thanks to Missouri
Freemasons and Sponsors.
This program consists of
digital photographs, digital
finger prints, child information and emergency contacts,
dental bite impression, and
two laminated ID cards. For
contact call Ray Campbell
816-773-7122. It is located at
National Guard 1503 S Jefferson Pkwy, Harrisonville ,
Mo 64701.
Many helped when concrete was poured this week
for the shelterhouse at the
park. Thanks to Pod Gregory, Hoot Cutshaw, Kip Johnston, Jack Carnahan, Deany
Jackson, Todd Hall, Randy
Shannon, and Jeff Ward. I
was told they all helped out
and did a good job, so we all
thank you.
Recently I was selling a
house and the looker was
from a nearby town. They
really liked the house, but
were nervous about Amsterdam. They said they heard
there are so many drugies
here and pointed out we had
troubles at our school since
they saw the theft thing on
the front page. I just want
to say I know about 97% of
people here in town and the
outer edges and I am not naive. I talk to many of you a
lot. I would say on one hand
you could count the people
that do drugs, and I am not
sure, but do not believe we
have any major dealers here
either. The ones that I believe do drugs are kind, and
tend to keep to themselves.
It just depends on a persons
demeanor how they are on
drugs. Yes, drugs are bad and
they emphasize or they multiply a persons bad qualities.
I personally think alcohol is
one of the worst drugs killing
way more innocent people
that have nothing to do with
it. I occasionally drink alcohol, but rarely. I still think of
others and do it responsibly.
On the theft thing, just remember they are teens and
teens make stupid decisions.
Not that is okay they did
this, but the court will punish
them. This is not in any way
a reflection on our school. We
do have some great things at
our school. We need not to
bother the families on this, I
am sure they are feeling it. It
was lucky no one was hurt.
I do not think many think of
what could of happened or
what might happen when you
are in a situation like that.
We don’t need to be mean
about it though. We need to
start helping each other out
instead of pointing out all
the negative things about
each other. I believe there is
much in the Bible about forgiveness. I really think if any
thing was to stop someone
from moving to our area it
would be the negativity.
We sold the house to
someone wanting to stay in
the Miami School District because they like it here. They
had went to other local public
schools and their kids wanted
to stay here, so they made an
important move based somewhat on our school having
some desirable qualities. I
do not always agree with
some decisions made by the
school, but over time things
change. I was disappointed
they offered our principal
a very large raise , but then
only gave our teachers a
cost of living raise. Nothing
against the principal, but our
teachers really deserve more
pay, so we can keep the good
ones. Maybe I don’t know
what I am talking about , but
that is how I see it. We keep
paying our superintendant
more and now the principal,
but what about our teachers?
I hope many vote on April
8th for school board. I know
I want to see some things
change.
Speaking of voting, I was
not so sure about the West
Point Township special road
tax. Then I called someone
involved with the township
to find out what it is. He told
me it is not a new tax it is a
tax we already pay. It usually is reinstated every four
years without a vote, a mix
up made it now on the ballot.
It is not voting in a new tax,
it already is there.
The park will be having a
garage sale again to help pay
for our community work day.
There is not a set date yet,
but soon so hold on to your
items and contact me with
things to sell for the park. I
am not taking them yet, but
you can call and we will try
to work something out.
The Miami Spring Concert
was great and very creative,
as was the last program I went
to. Our school knows how to
have fun. The kids were so
cute. The small classes really
stood out because it was like
they were doing solos. Dakota Fuqua played the electric
guitar great I was so proud of
him. I bet his family was too
as for the others playing too.
I believe Timmy Powell and
John Clemons also played
at least that is what the program says. I know Timmy,
but did not recognize him in
his crazy get up. Craig Powell, Austin Bridges, and Lucas Addleman did a bit from
‘the Wizard of OZ’ it was
much fun. Lucas Addleman
did not have to dress much
for the lion part. It was fun.
Then many of the boys lip
synced to an old Guns and
Roses song. Kind of fun and
crazy. We all need to be given
a good smile now and again,
so thanks all you Miami kids
and teachers for Friday night,
you made many of us smile.
Mr Holden’s place, the old
lumber yard has been cleaned
up a bunch. Many people
have been down working on
it. Mr. Holden loves birds.
I hope this brings more his
way.
Les Neider saved me the
other day when I had car trouble a little ways up from his
house. It made it back home
so many thanks to him. I am
glad he was out and about.
Have a good week and
don’t forget to enjoy some
the fun things going on this
weekend.
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The Show-Me Mammals Workshop
T
he Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center of Kansas City,
Mo., was the destination for Butler Elementary second
grade classes. Upon arriving at the site they were greeted
by a very polite staff and shown to their first workshop area.
The two workshops chosen this year were: 1. Show Me Mammals and 2. Tree Trackers.
In the Show Me Mammals workshop students learned about
the various prints made by Missouri mammals and had an opportunity to put these prints in their journals. Students also conducted a “field research” of various wild life animals found
throughout the building. The journal provided a list where students could check off animals as the students recognized and
identified them. Students also had an activity where each one
had a chance to guess a mammal based on clues and how the
fur felt. The students enjoyed feeling the various textures of
the furs.
At the Tree Trackers workshop an interesting discussion on
eating trees began our lesson. Students were further introduced
to various kinds of trees, their uses and types of leaves. The
classes enjoyed a nature walk outside to see the natural prairie
grasses. Although it was a bit too early to see frogs, the students did spy some tadpoles in the pond and a couple of ducks
swimming about.
Back inside, the classes made leaf prints. Each leaf print
was an individualized as the students who made them. The leaf
prints are going to be framed for each child to include in their
visual presentations for the Highlight Night Event for the parents and family friends. Then each student will be able to take
this special memento of the Discovery Center trip home. A label will be put on the back saying where and when the student
made the leaf print.
This educational day seemed to be enjoyed by all. The entire
day was at no cost to the school district since the transportation
was covered by a grant written by Ms. Karol Stephan and the
Discovery Center is operated by the Missouri Department of
Conservation, some of your tax dollars at work. The Center
also provides special programs for all ages in the summer and
on Saturdays throughout the year. (Thank you to Mrs. Brandee
Cazzelle for the photo. Each group had the opportunity to be
photographed in the tree.)–Reported.
at...
Conoco Primetime
The Filling Station
Country Mart
Casey’s (Bus. 71)
Casey’s (Ft. Scott)
McBee’s General Store
(Amsterdam)
and
www.yourxgroup.com
NOTICE OF ELECTION
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In accordance with Chapter 115 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, notice is hereby given that an election will be held on Tuesday, April 8,
2008, at which time, all registered voters residing within each respective political subdivisions will be given the opportunity to vote:
The official ballot for the election will be in substantially the following form:
BCMH employee
of the month
Mary Kammerer is recognized as the Bates County
Memorial Hospital (BCMH)
Employee for the Month for
April, 2008. Mary began her
employment with the hospital in June, 1999 as a Registered Nurse in the HomeCare
Department. She readily and
cheerfully often reports to
work with little or no notice.
She provides compassionate care to individuals who
are home-bound. She may
be called at all hours of the
night to check on a patient.
Mary exemplifies the nursing profession as it is meant
to be. She also facilitates the
hospital’s monthly Multiple
Sclerosis Support Group.
The hospital is fortunate to
have Mary’s experience and
knowledge as she provides
patient care to the community.—BCMH photo.
Women’s Health
Services Clinic
April schedule
The Women’s Health
Services Clinic will be held
April 10 and 24 at the Bates
County Health Department
located on Business 71 and
Mill street. Other clinic locations are also available in
surrounding counties.
Participants must call for
an appointment and cancellations should be made at
least 24 hours in advance.
Services available are medical examinations including
cancer screening, HIV and
sexually transmitted disease
testing, pregnancy testing,
reproductive and contraceptive counseling, as well as
the issuance of contraceptive
supplies. Charges for the services are based on a sliding
fee scale according to household income.
Persons desiring appointments or more information
concerning the clinic should
contact the Women’s Health
Services Division of West
Central Missouri Community Action Agency located
at 106 West 4th St., Appleton
City, Mo. 64724. Telephone
number (660) 476-2194. Toll
free: 888-577-4640.
Two hurt
when truck
overturns
THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE ELECTION WILL BE:
AMSTERDAM PRECINCT: Highway Y & Walnut Street, Amsterdam (Miami R-1) Voters in West Point & Elkhart Townships will vote at the Amsterdam Community Center. Note: all of West Boone Township votes at the Drexel Community Center in Drexel.
AMORET PRECINCT: Highway 52 & Main Street, Amoret (Miami R-1) Voters in Homer & Charlotte Townships will vote at the Amoret Community Center.
BALLARD PRECINCT: Rt 1, Box 145, Butler (Ballard R-2) All voters in the district will vote at the Ballard school.
ADRIAN NORTH PRECINCT: Old Hwy 71 South, Adrian (Adrian R-3 & Archie R-5) All voters in Deer Creek North will vote at the Adrian Optimist Building.
ADRIAN SOUTH PRECINCT: Old Hwy 71 South, Adrian (Adrian R-3) Voters in Deer Creek South, East Boone, Grand River, Elkhart, Mound, & Shawnee Townships will vote at the Adrian Optimist Building.
RICH HILL NORTH PRECINCT: 6th & Walnut Street, Rich Hill (Rich Hill R-4) Voters in Osage North, Lone Oak, Pleasant Gap, Hudson, and Prairie Townships
will vote at the American Legion Building in Rich Hill. Note: All of Rockville Township votes at Rockville Community Center.
RICH HILL SOUTH PRECINCT: 6th & Walnut Street, Rich Hill (Rich Hill R-4) Voters in Osage South, New Home South, Walnut, & Howard Townships will vote
at the American Legion Building in Rich Hill.
BUTLER 1 PRECINCT: 1 N. Delaware, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Ward 1, Shawnee, & Summit Townships will vote in the Northeast corner of
courthouse(Juvenile office)
BUTLER 2 PRECINCT: 1 N. Delaware, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Ward 2, Elkhart, & Charlotte Townships will vote in the Northwest corner of
courthouse. (Restroom Lounge)
BUTLER 3 PRECINCT: 1 N. Delaware, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Ward 3, New Home North, Lone Oak, & Pleasant Gap Townships will vote in
the Southwest corner of courthouse(License Bureau)
BUTLER 4 PRECINCT: 1 N. Delaware, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Township Ward 4 will vote in the southeast corner of the courthouse (Extension office)
PASSAIC PRECINCT: Highway F, Passaic (Butler R-5) Voters in Mound Township will vote at the Passaic Methodist Church. Note: Voters in Mound Township,
Adrian R-3 will vote in Adrian.
HUME PRECINCT: 100 S. 2nd Street, Hume (Hume R-8) Voters in Howard and Walnut Townships will vote at the Hume Community Center.
HUDSON PRECINCT: Rt. 3, Appleton City, Highway 52E and Highway W (Hudson R-9) All voters in the district will vote at the Hudson School.
ROCKVILLE PRECINCT: Osage Street, Rockville (Appleton City R-2 & Rich Hill R-4) All voters in Rockville Township will vote at the Rockville Community
Center.
DREXEL PRECINCT: 410 E. Bates, Drexel (Drexel R-4 & Miami R-1) All voters in West Boone Township will vote at the Drexel Community Center.
The polling places will be open from the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during which time any person properly registered to vote in the
County of Bates and has an acceptable form of ID will be given the opportunity to cast his or her ballot.
Done by order of the County Clerk of the County of Bates this 7th day of March, 2008.
Marlene Wainscott (s)
The occupants of a car that
crashed on Business 71 north
of county road 6002 near
Butler Tuesday night were
transported by EMS to Bates
County Memorial Hospital
for treatment.
According to a report filed
by the Missouri Highway Patrol, Tommy D. Brashears, 30,
the driver, is from Paraghould,
Ark. The passenger, was 1year-old Timothy Taylor of
Bono, Ark.
The Patrol said the southbound 2001 Ford exited the
right side of the roadway and
the driver overcorrected. The
vehicle returned to the roadway, exited the left side of the
roadway, struck a ditch and
overturned several times.
Brashears was issued a
summons for careless and imprudent driving. The vehicle
was totaled.
LOST DOG
REWARD
Heeler Mix Female
Between Virginia &
Amoret on 52 Hwy.
816-258-9899
660-925-3362
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MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C.,
Successor Trustee
612 Spirit Drive
St. Louis, MO 63005
(636) 537-0110
File No: 79134.040908.123507 FC
NOTICE
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection
Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no
information concerning the collection of
this debt may be given without the prior
consent of the consumer given directly
to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to
collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
IN THE 27TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COURT,
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
Judge or Division
PROBATE
PUBLISH ON: March 14, 2008
03/21/2008, 03/28/2008, 04/04/2008
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Case Number: 08BS-PR00020
In the Estate of
TROY WILLIAMSON, Deceased
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
PROBATE DIVISION
In the Estate of
INA LOUISE WATSON, Deceased
Notice of Letters
of Administration Granted
(Supervised Administration
- Non-Resident Fiduciary)
ALFRED L. WATSON,
Personal Representative
To All Persons Interested in the
Estate of Troy Williamson, Decedent:
On March 6, 2008, Troy R. Williamson was appointed the personal representative of the estate of Troy Williamson, decedent, by the Probate Division
of the Circuit Court of Bates County,
Missouri. The personal representative’s
business address is: 1019 S. 75th Terrace, Kansas City, Kansas 66111.
The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and
phone number are respectively: Donald
J. Quinn II, 8901 State Line, Suite 232,
Kansas City, Missouri 64114; 816-4447474.
The non-resident personal representative’s designed agent’s name,
business address, and phone number
are respectively: Donald J. Quinn II,
8901 State Line, Suite 232, Kansas
City, Missouri 64114; 816-444-7474.
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: December 7, 2007.
Date of first publication: March 14,
2008.
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.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
For default in payment of debt and
performance of obligations secured by
deed of trust executed by Daniel W.
Gibson and Phyllis L. Henderson, both
single persons, dated April 3, 2003,
and recorded on April 3, 2003, in Book
789 at Page 147, Office of Recorder
of Deeds, Bates County, Missouri, at
Butler, Missouri, the undersigned, John
L. Pursley, Trustee, will at the request
of the holder of the debt, on Monday,
April 7, 2008, between the hours of 9:00
A.M. and 5:00 P.M., to-wit: 1:00 P.M. at
the East front door of the Bates County
Court House in Butler, sell at public
vendue to the highest bidder for cash,
the real estate described in said deed
of trust, to-wit:
All of Lot 3, Block 2, Conklin
and Well’s Addition to the City
of Butler, Missouri, EXCEPT the
East 11 feet thereof; commonly
known as 201 S. Havana, Butler, Missouri,
to satisfy said debt and costs.
NOTICE:
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC Section
1692C(B) no information concerning the collection of this debt may be
given without the prior consent of the
consumer given directly to the debt
collector, or the express permission of
a court of competent jurisdiction. The
debt collector is attempting to collect a
debt and any information will be used
for that purpose.
John L. Pursley, Trustee
McNabb, Pursley and Kinney, LLC
One North Main, P.O. Box 226
Butler, Missouri 64730
Phone: (660) 679-4153
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TRUSTEE’S SALE
IN RE: Tad Snell and Dawn Snell,
Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale:
For default in payment of debt and
performance of obligation secured by
Deed of Trust executed by Tad Snell
and Dawn Snell , Husband and Wife
dated May 1, 2003 and recorded in
the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of
Bates County, Missouri in Book 791,
Page 151 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal
holder of said Note will on Wednesday,
April 9, 2008 between the hours of 9:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time
of 4:55 PM), at the East Front Door of
the Court House, City of Butler, County
of Bates, State of Missouri, sell at public
vendue to the highest bidder for cash
the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Bates County, State of Missouri,
to wit:
ALL OF LOT 187 AND THE
WEST 30 FEET OF LOT 188 IN
THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW
CITY OF ADRIAN, BATES
COUNTY, MISSOURI.
to satisfy said debt and cost.
Estate No. 07BS-PR00037
NOTICE OF FILING
OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND
PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
IN THE ESTATE OF
INA LOUISE WATSON, DECEASED
You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will
file a Final Settlement and Petition for
determination of the persons who are
the successors in interest to the personal/real property of the decedent and of
the extent and character of their interest
therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Bates County, Missouri, on
April 14, 2008, or as may be continued
by the Court, and that any objections or
exceptions to such Final Settlement or
Petition or any item thereof must be in
writing and filed within twenty days after
the filing of such Final Settlement.
McNabb, Pursley & Kinney, LLC
One North Main, PO Box 226
Butler, Missouri 64730
Telephone No. 660-679-4153
Alfred L. Watson
Route 1, Box 196
Rich Hill, Missouri 64779
Personal Representative
PUBLIC NOTICES
right-of-way line of said Highway, thence North following
said Easterly right-of-way line of
said Highway to the true point of
beginning.
The names of all parties to said
action are stated above in the caption
hereof and the name and address of
the attorney for Plaintiffs is J.D. Baker,
Baker Law Firm, L.L.C., P.O. Box 565,
Osceola, Mo. 64776.
You are further notified that, unless
you file an answer or other pleading
or shall otherwise appear and defend
against the aforesaid petition within 45
days after the 28th day of March, 2008,
judgment by default will be rendered
against you.
WITNESS my hand and seal of the
Circuit Court this 19th day of March,
2008.
Diana Rich (s)
Circuit Clerk
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TRUSTEE’S SALE
IN RE: Aaron Turner and,
Savanah Turner Trustee’s Sale:
For default in payment of debt and
performance of obligation secured by
Deed of Trust executed by Aaron Turner and, Savanah Turner dated September 1, 2006 and recorded in the Office
of the Recorder of Deeds of Bates
County, Missouri in Book 866, Page 34
the undersigned Successor Trustee, at
the request of the legal holder of said
Note will on Wednesday, May 21, 2008
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 4:55
PM), 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:
LOT 5, ROBIN DALE, A SUBDIVISION OF LAND IN BATES
COUNTY, MISSOURI, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, FILED IN
PLAT BOOK 4 AT PAGE 60.
to satisfy said debt and cost.
MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C.,
Successor Trustee
612 Spirit Drive
St. Louis, MO 63005
(636) 537-0110
File No: 79626.052108.124627 FC
NOTICE
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection
Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no
information concerning the collection of
this debt may be given without the prior
consent of the consumer given directly
11-4 to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdicNOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
tion. The debt collector is attempting to
collect a debt and any information obFor default in payment of debt and tained will be used for that purpose.
performance of obligations secured by
deed of trust executed by Denise FerPUBLISH ON: April 25, 2008
rin, a single person, dated December 05/02/2008, 05/09/2008, 05/16/2008
19, 2005, and recorded on January 24,
2006, in Book 853 at Page 74, Office
of Recorder of Deeds, Bates County,
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Missouri, at Butler, Missouri, the undersigned, John Pursley, Trustee, will
IN THE 27TH JUDICIAL
at the request of the holder of the debt,
CIRCUIT COURT,
on Monday, April 7, 2008, between the
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., to-wit:
Judge or Division
1:15 P.M. at the East front door of the
PROBATE
Bates County Court House in Butler,
sell at public vendue to the highest bidCase Number: 08BS-PR00024
der for cash, the real estate described
in said deed of trust, to-wit:
In the Estate of
All of Lots 1 & 2 in Block 77 of
HOWARD E. MOONEY, Deceased
the Original Town, now City of
Rich Hill, Missouri
Notice of Letters
to satisfy said debt and costs.
Testamentary Granted
(Supervised Administration)
NOTICE:
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collec- To All Persons Interested in the
tion Practices Act, 15 USC Section Estate of Howard E. Mooney,
1692C(B) no information concern- Decedent:
ing the collection of this debt may be
On April 1, 2008, the last will of the
given without the prior consent of the decedent having been admitted to proconsumer given directly to the debt bate, Angela Lynn Ewbank and Kenneth
collector, or the express permission of Leroy Mooney were appointed the coa court of competent jurisdiction. The personal representatives to the estate
debt collector is attempting to collect a of Howard E. Mooney, decedent, by the
debt and any information will be used Probate Division of the Circuit Court of
for that purpose.
Bates County, Missouri. The personal
representatives’ business addresses
John Pursley, Trustee
are respectively: Route 1, Box 91A,
McNabb, Pursley and Kinney, LLC Amsterdam, Missouri 64723; Route 2,
One North Main, P.O. Box 226
Box 235, Adrian, Missouri 64720.
Butler, Missouri 64730
The co-personal representatives’
Phone: (660) 679-4153
attorney’s name, business address and
phone number are respectively: Bran11-4 don G. Kinney, 1 North Main, PO Box
226, Butler, Missouri 64730; 660-679IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
4153.
OF BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI
All creditors of said decedent are
CIRCUIT DIVISION
notified to file claims in court within six
months from the date of the first publiGARY L. LANCASTER, JR. &
cation of this notice or if a copy of this
JULIE LANCASTER, husband and
notice was mailed to, or served upon,
wife Plaintiffs,
such creditor by the personal represenvs.
tative, then within two months from the
FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL
date it was mailed or served, whichever
CORPORATION, an Arizona
is later, or be forever barred to the fullcorporation, WENDY K. BOX, and
est extent permissible by law. Such
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
six-month period and such two-month
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,
period do not extend the limitation pea Delaware corporation,
riod that would bar claims one year afDefendants.
ter the decedent’s death, as provided in
Section 473.444, RSMo., or any other
Case No. 08BS-CC00006 applicable limitation periods. Nothing
in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be
NOTICE UPON ORDER
construed to bar any action against a
FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
decedent’s liability insurance carrier
through a defendant ad litem pursuant
The State of Missouri to Respon- to Section 537.021, RSMo.
dents: WENDY K. BOX.
Date of the decedent’s death: SepYou are hereby notified that an ac- tember 7, 2007.
tion has been commenced against you
Date of first publication: April 4,
in the Circuit Court for the County of 2008.
Bates, Missouri, the object and genReceipt of this notice by mail should
eral nature of which is: Reformation of not be construed by the recipient to
Deed of Trust to correct legal descrip- indicate that the recipient necessarily
tion therein, and seeks to determine or has a beneficial interest in the estate.
effect the title to the following described The nature and extent of any person’s
property:
interest, if any, can be determined from
Tract I: All of Lots 123 and 124
the files and records of this estate in
in The Town Company’s First
the Probate Division of the above referAddition to the Town, Now City
enced Circuit Court.
of Adrian, Missouri.
Tract II: All that part of the SouthBecky Robb (s)
east Quarter of the Southeast
Clerk
Quarter of Section 32, Township
42 of Range 33, lying West of
14-4
the Westerly right-of-way line of
the Kansas City Southern Rail
Road described as beginning
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
For default in payment of debt and
performance of obligations secured by
deed of trust executed by Tommy Runions, a single person, dated October
4, 2007, and recorded on October 22,
2007, in Book 887 at Page 27, Office
of Recorder of Deeds, Bates County,
Missouri, at Butler, Missouri, the undersigned, John Pursley, Trustee, will
at the request of the holder of the debt,
on April 29, 2008, between the hours
of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., to-wit: 1:00
P.M. at the East front door of the Bates
County Court House in Butler, sell at
public vendue to the highest bidder for
cash, the real estate described in said
deed of trust, to-wit:
Lot 9 in Block 6 of Town Company’s First Addition to the Town,
now City of Rich Hill, Missouri.
to satisfy said debt and costs.
NOTICE:
Pursuant to the fair debt collection practices act, 15 USC Section
1692C(B) no information concerning the collection of this debt may be
given without the prior consent of the
consumer given directly to the debt
collector, or the express permission of
a court of competent jurisdiction. The
debt collector is attempting to collect a
debt and any information will be used
for that purpose.
John Pursley, Trustee
McNabb, Pursley and Kinney, LLC
One North Main, P. O. Box 226
Butler, Missouri 64730
Phone: 660-679-4153
Perkey honored by BCMH
The Board of Directors of Bates County Memorial Hospital presented Bill Perkey (left) with an engraved plaque for his dedicated and loyal service
while serving as a member of the Board of Directors
from 1993-2008. The board and hospital thanked
Perkey for his voluntary service on behalf of the
hospital during his tenure. Perkey is pictured with
Dr. C.W. Long, board chairman.—BCMH photo.
Sulsberger Dahman, Petition for ASSOCIATE DIVISION COURT
14-4 Order of Protection filed.
REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS
LUCILLE MUNDEY
Bates County
Recorder of Deeds
March 21-27, 2008
Doug Peuser & Dana Peuser to
James Douglas Peuser Trust 3-202008 & Dana Lynn Peuser Trust 320-2008: Part of Sec. 36, Twp. 42,
Range 33, described.
Paula G. Klinksick (Trustee) &
Paula G. Klinksick Trust 7-26-1989
to Darrell Stevener & Debbie Stevener & Phillip Stevener: Part of Sec.
32, Twp. 39, Range 31 & 29-39-31,
described.
Paula G. Klinksick (Trustee) &
Paula G. Klinksick Trust 7-26-1989
to Paul Droz: Part of Sec. 29, Twp.
39, Range 31, described.
Marjorie M. Umstattd (Trustee) &
Umstattd Family Trust 5-20-1999 to
Dennis Umstattd & Marsha Umstattd: Part of Sec. 19, Twp. 41, Range
29, described.
Marjorie M. Umstattd (Trustee)
& Umstattd Family Trust 5-20-1999
to Robert Umstattd & Judy Umstattd
Part of Sec. 19, Twp. 41, Range 29,
described.
James Michael Underwood &
Jacqueline E. Underwood to Kelly
Ann Gordon: Part of Sec. 27, Twp.
42, Range 30, described.
Larry D. Herring & Ann J. Herring to David Wayne Randall Jr. &
Rebecca Jo Randall: Part of Sec. 3,
Twp. 39, Range 31, described.
Jason D. Humble & Norma Humble to Carlo Jaimes & Aida Jaimes:
N 85 ft. of Lots 5 & 6, Blk. 18, Amsterdam.
Evelyn Pauline Stricklin & Vincent Stricklin to Darrell Stevener &
Debbie Stevener & Phillip Stevener;
Part of Sec. 32, Twp. 39, Range 31,
29, 39, 31.
Evelyn Pauline Stricklin & Vincent Stricklin to Paul Droz: Part
of Sec. 29, Twp. 39, Range 31, described.
JPMorgan Chase Bank to Irene F.
Simms: Lots 1 & 2, Blk. 16, Amsterdam & E/2 of bavated alley.
Junior Wood & Doris Wood to
Randal Shannon: Part of Sec. 5, Twp.
39, Range 33, described.
Dora Ann Moyer to Lee Ann
Joyce Ferguson: Lot 3, Blk. 70, original town, Rich Hill.
Lyle H. Herman & Vickie I. Herman to Joyce E. Heckadon: Part
of Sec. 7, Twp. 39, Range 31, described.
Bank of New York (Trustee for
Certholdr CWABS, Inc. Cert Ser
2006-19) to David P. Ruby & Marta
L. Riby: SE/4 of SE/4 of Sec. 9, Twp.
42, Range 32, described.
Ronald M. Phillips (Trustee) &
Elsie M. Phillips (Trustee) & Ronald
M. & Elsie M. Phillips Trust 10-022007 to Gerard Stanley Sr. & Margaret Mary M. Stanley: SW/4 of Sec.
27, Twp. 40, Range 31, described.
Rozetta Ambrose to Jeramaia
Johnson & Jennifer Johnson: Lot 5,
Lynwood Estates Subdiv., Butler.
Kyle Brady Smith and Penny
Lynn Jennings to Rozetta Jean Ambrose: Lot 6, Blk. 1, Gilbert Heights
Addn., Butler.
Court
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Lucille Mundey
Recorder of Deeds
Carl Russell Wisdom, Jr., Butler, 34, and Tiffany Lynn Phillips,
Butler, 27.
CIRCUIT COURT
James K. Journey, Judge
Diana Rich, Clerk
March 24-28, 2008
Julie C Hubbard v. Wesley J
Hubbard, Motion to Modify Dissolution filed.
Robert P Dahman v. Cindy K
Edward Max Hahnen v. The
Honorable Circuit Court of Bates
County, MO, Motion To Review
Conduct of Courts Officers and Issue and Administrative Directive
filed.
Leisa L Ketron v Steven L Ketron, Petition for Dissolution of
Marriage filed.
Nathan Agnew v Sherri M
Agnew (now Moore), Motion to
Modify Dissolution filed.
Mindy Miller v. Joesthe Reese,
Full Order of Protection is entered.
Julian K Hansen v. Jeremy D
Spears, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.
Terry Cox v. Josh Fleischer,
Petition for Order of Protection is
dismissed by the Court.
Josh Fleischer v. Terry Cox,
Petition for Order of Protection is
dismissed by the Court.
Terry Cox v Josh Fleischer, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by the Court.
Josh Fleischer v. Terry Cox,
Petition for Order of Protection is
dismissed by the Court.
St v. Kimberly R Mentzel, Felony sale of controlled substance
(methamphetamines), found guilty,
sentenced to 5 years in MDOC,
Defe. To be placed in Community
Cororections Program for Intensive
Supervision.
St v. Ricky E Burris, Felony
DWI, found guilty, sentenced to 5
years in MDOC, given SES, placed
on probation for five years which is
to run concurrently with his other
case, Defe. To pay court costs, to
get counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. To be subject to random
drug testing, random home/vehicle
Searches, shall not possess or consume alcoholic beverages or be
upon premises where same served/
sold. Defe. To have no contact with
Carolyn Burris Griffin.
St v. Ricky E Burris, Felony
DWI, found guilty, sentenced to 5
years in MDOC, given SES, placed
on 5 years probation, Defe. Shall
pay court costs, shall get counseling/treatment as directed. Defe. To
be subject to random drug testing,
random home/vehicle searches,
Defe. Shall not be upon premises
where alcohol is sold or served,
Defe. To have no contact with Carolyn Burris Griffin.
Barbara A Fassler, Mary L
Steinshouer, Elizabeth A Logan &
August R. Fassler v. Ruth Maus &
Johnny Fassler, Petition for Partition of Land filed.
St of Mo, ex rel, Trish Vincent,
DOR v. Donald L. Blanton & Deborah L. Blanton, Judgment entered in
sum of $201.26 plus any additional
interest.
St of MO, ex rel, Carol Russell
Fisher, DOR v. Donald L. Blanton
& Deborah L. Blanton, Judgment
entered in sum of $197.31 plus any
additional interest.
St of MO, ex rel, Trish Vincent,
DOR V. Tobias R Fairbairn & Janet Fairbairn, Judgment entered in
sum of $l,l69.45 plus any additional
interest.
St of MO, ex rel, Carol Russell
Fisher, DOR v. Merle Allen, Judgment entered in sum of $338.03
plus any additional interest.
Ashley Durnell v. Andrew Cholick, Petition for Damages filed.
Stacy Layne Huggins v. Robert
Allen Huggins, Petition for Order
of Protection filed.
St v. Sandra Annette Cox, Felony stealing, found guilty, sentenced
to 5 years in MDOC, given SES,
placed on 5 years probation, restitution of $47,337.50 –payment plan
to be submitted to Court within 60
days, pay court costs, Defe. To get
treatment/counseling as directed, to
get anger management treatment, to
be subject to random home/vehicle
searches, to perform 100 h ours of
community service, to attend DOC
Women’s Prison tour and Victim
Impact Panel. Defe. To have No
Contact with Clinton Chamber of
Commerce employees, chamber office or it’s functions.
Robert Patrick Dahman v Cynthia K Dahman, a/k/a Cynthia K
Sulsberger, Cynthia K Parker, Cynthia K. Sweetin, Cynthia K. Dhority, Cynthia K. Miller, Petition for
Annulment filed.
John O’Bannon, Judge
Becky Robb, Clerk
Traffic & Small Claims
Jean Galloway
March 17-28, 2008
State vs. Antonio L. Alvarado,
I-fail to equip vehicle with horn;
II-fail to fasten seatbelt, guilty
plea, fined $133.50 and $66.50
costs. Antonia Luis Alvarado, no
valid license, guilty plea, given
SIS and placed on probation 2
years on conditions perform 20
hours community service and pay
$66.50 costs. Mindi N. Ayres, Ispeeding; II-fail to fasten seatbelt,
$110 written guilty plea.
Jennifer N. Blomquist, passing
bad checks, guilty plea, sentenced
to 6 months (SES) and placed on
probation 6 months on conditions
pay $10 CVC and $104.50 costs.
Terry D. Bosch, fail to equip vehicle with horn, $256.50 written guilty plea. Robert F. Bruce,
I-no valid license, guilty plea,
fined $645.50 and $66.50 costs,
sentenced to 90 days (SES) and
placed on probation 2 years; IIfail to fasten seatbelt, dismissed.
Richard S. Cleveland, speeding, found guilty by court, fined
$143.50 and $66.50 costs. Roseann Collins, fail to equip vehicle with horn, guilty plea, fined
$33.50 and $66.50 costs.
Shannon R. Cook, fail to register, guilty plea, fined $83.50 and
$66.50 costs. Shannon R. Cook,
I-fail to display plates; II-fail to
fasten seatbelt, guilty plea, fined
$83.50 and $66.50 costs. Shannon R. Cook, no valid license,
guilty plea, fined $433.50, $66.50
costs, sentenced to 60 days (SES)
and placed on probation 2 years
on conditions perform 40 hours
community service, serve 7 days
shock, and pay board bill of
$245.
Timothy E. Downen, I-speeding; II-fail to fasten seatbelt, $160
written guilty plea. Johnny R.
Drury, I-fail to display plates; IIfail to fasten seatbelt, guilty plea,
fined $33.50 and $66.50 costs.
Johnny R. Drury, unlawful use of
paraphernalia, guilty plea, fined
$235.50, $10 CVC, and $104.50
costs. Johnny R. Drury, fail to
transfer ownership, guilty plea,
fined $23.50 and $66.50 costs.
John A. Graham, fail to drive
on right half, found guilty by
court, fined $1 and $66.50 costs.
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Detailed Financial Statement
Of Shawnee Township
Combined Administrative Fund
Road & Bridge Fund
Fiscal Year Beginning
January 1, 2007 &
Ending December 31, 2007
Bond Indebtedness
$0
All Other Indebtedness
$0
Assessed Valuation As Of
May 31, 2007
Maximum Tax Rate
Permitted By Law
Road & Bridge Tax Rate
$.63
Administrative Tax Rate
$.10
Amount Tax Rate Levied By
Township Board
Road & Bridge Tax Rate
Administrative Tax Rate
Beginning Balance From All Funds
1-1-2007
$5,621.52
Receipts
CART monies
$3,000.00
Property Tax
$23,784.05
Interest
$183.45
Other
$30.53
Total Receipts From All Sources
$26,998.03
Expenditures
Rock
$16,556.74
Payroll
$3,647.00
Insurance
$0
Other
$12,101.99
Total Expenditures Made
$31,357.35
Ending Balance From All Funds
12-31-07
$12,189.99
Township Inventory
Real Property
$0
Equipment
$5,000
Supplies
$0
Total Inventory As Of
December 31, 2007 $5,000.00
Iris Hon (s)
Clerk of Shawnee Township
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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 660-832-4124 for
information. EHO. eowz
(4) Help Wanted
ADVANTAGE TREE TRIMMING free
estimate, senior citizen discount. Licensed and insured for your protec- REMARKABLY SIMPLE:And easy
tion. Please give us a call 660-679- way to earn up to $500 daily working part-time. Free mind opening re3737.
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port: Dry Tech, Suite CL9797, 8920
FREE HEAT & HOT WATER: Elimi- Quartz Ave., Northridge, CA 91324.
nate monthly heating bills with Cen- 4a12
tral Boiler Outdoor Wood Furnace,
Peterson Heating & Cooling, 913- HELP WANTED:Dependable auto
mechanic, light to heavy teardown
795-2469.
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and diagnostic skills. Bray’s Auto
HEY MOM & DAD: Graduation is not Parts & Repair, Peculiar, Mo. 8167b19
that far away! Let us fix your senior 779-5672.
a DVD of memories that will last a
lifetime! Bring us or e-mail us your INTERESTED IN NURSING? Need
still photos and we will put them on a to work close to home? If you’re a
DVD with music. Call for more infor- caring person apply for Nurse Aide
mation 660-679-7061 leave message position, day & evening openings,
email:
ltdvdproductions@yahoo. training provided. Full-time opening
com. LT DVD Productions. Don’t for- for CMT. Appleton City Manor, 600
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WANTED
VET TECH:Needing
BROWN TIMBER CORPORATION: hands on experience for farm/kenWould like to thank all the fine folks nel. 660-832-4233. 2b26
whom we bought walnut timber from
WANTED:Adrian
Manor
this last year and for their wonderful HELP
recommendations to their neighbors Health & Rehab, CNA needed full
and friends on our behalf. We would time eve. shift, 2:30-11 p.m. This inlike the opportunity to serve your cludes every other weekend. Come
area and community again this year by and fill out an application, 402 W.
and get you the most money possi- 1st Street, Adrian, Mo. 64720, 8162b26
ble for your timber. Field Supervisor: 297-2107, EOE.
417-830-2202.
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TRUCK DRIVER:Experience CDL
HANDYMAN:Decks, remodels, in- Class A for 53 ft dry van, 3 or more
stall: cabinets, counters, plumbing, years experience. 913-757-6690.
painting, roofs, gutters, siding, con- 2b2
crete. “Satisfied customers are my
customers.” 620-224-6401. z e o- HELP WANTED:Part/full time kennel & farm help, good pay for reliable
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person. 660-832-4233.
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COME CHECK OUT:Our front load
OPENING
FOR
washer & dryer, GE, Frigidaire, LG. IMMEDIATE
Great prices. Financing now avail- TRUCK DRIVERS: 18 wheel end
able. Del’s Adrian Appliance, 56 E. dump, experience helpful, working
on 69 Hwy., CDL Class A. Call Steve
Main, 816-297-2228.
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620-433-0087.
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DO YOU NEED work done on your
home? Or just want to fix up the old POST OFFICE NOW HIRING:
house! I can help! Siding, roofing, Avg. pay $30 hour or $57K annukitchen and bath remodeling and ally including Federal Benefits, OT.
more. Big or small jobs. Call Barr Offered by Exam Services, not AfHome Improvement 660-679-5387 filiated w/ USPS who hires. 1-866689-4305.
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Free estimates.
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MIKE SHEPARD FENCING: and
Bobcat Work. Bid per job. 660-492- WANTED:Yards to mow/trim in
Hume or Rich Hill area. Reasonable
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rates. Age 20, very responsible.
PAINT AND BODY WORK: Paint Have references. Contact Justin at
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that classic or antique car, reason- 660-643-7487.
able prices. Call Joe 816-250-2462.
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ment school. 3 wk training program.
STEEL ROOFING & SIDING: Hi- Backhoes, bulldozers, trackhoes.
Grade Painted, galvanized steel. Local job placements asst. Start digVariety of colors, heavy 29 gauge, ging dirt. Toll free 866-362-6497.
3 ft width, custom cut, free delivery. a
816-826-4515,
1-800-256-4515,
HANDY MAN: Small to medium
Sedalia, MO 65301. z
home repairs. Call 660-925-3185
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HAIL DAMAGE:Roof and siding ask for Dwayne.
repair. For free estimate call R&K
Construction, Roy Welliver, 816- D-S CONSTRUCTION:Home repair,
room additions, remodels, decks,
804-5297.
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block, brick work. All your home rePASTURE OR STALL BOARDING: pair needs. Senior discount. For free
816-297-4467 or cell 816-738-4051. estimate call 660-200-6482. 2a2
ATTENTION
CONTRACTORS:
Cook Insurance has recently acquired an Insurance Company that
can save you money! Call us at 660679-6188 or stop by our office on
the east side of the Butler square.
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HELP WANTED:Bartender/cook for
day & night shifts. Apply at Cowboy’s
in Rockville. 660-598-6413 ask for
Carol.
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DRIVERS IN DEMAND:No CDL?
Local classes @ American. Get PreHired w/ Swift making 1st year up to
$650 ++ weekly. 800-397-2639.
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100 WORKER NEEDED:Assemble
crafts, wood items. To $480/wk. Materials provided. Free information
pkg. 24 Hr. 801-428-4649.
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DELIVERY DRIVER WANTED: Must
be available daily, Monday thru Friday. Must provide own vehicle. Pay
based upon each delivery. Apply in
person at Home Town Pharmacy, 11
S. Orange, Butler, Mo.
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Services
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FOUND:In Golden City area, about
4 month old Chocolate Lab mix,
Auctions, Garage & Yard Sales,
good natured. Call 660-679-6095.
Rummage Sales
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FOR SALE:$150 Chihuahua pups,
2 1/2 lbs, 8 weeks old, shots &
wormed. 660-679-6463, leave message.
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COMMUNITY
CHURCH GARAGE SALE: Fri. &
Sat., April 11 & 12, Fri. 8 to 7, Sat.
8 to 2. Fri. bake sale, chili and fresh
soup, 11 to 1.
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FOR SALE:$150 1 female, Shih-tzu
pup, 1 1/2 lbs, 6 weeks old, shots & GARAGE SALE:East end of Burwormed. 660-679-6463, leave mes- bank, Appleton City, April 4-5, 8 a.m.
sage.
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to 3 p.m. Phone 660-476-2171. Antiques: lamps, lanterns, cash regis7 YEARLING HEIFER:Red Angus ter, pop bottles, Maytag washer with
Gelbvieh cross with yearling polled book, Campbell’s collector series,
Hereford bull, $8000. Bob & Sally razor blade sharpener, pump organ
Suschrick, 417-843-6835.
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and more.
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FOR SALE:Forty Blk Blk/Wht face YARD SALE:412 E. Olive, Rich Hill.
heifers to breed, June 1. 816-657- Fri. 5 - 7 p.m., Sat., 8 a.m. - ? Miss4541.
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es, girls & boys 10/12, golf club set,
decor, kitchen items, kids Firefly cell
BEAGLE PUPPIES FOR SALE: phone, misc.
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3 females, 1 lemon & white, 2 tri
colored. Call 660-227-9914, leave ESTATE GARAGE SALE: 804 N.
message. a
2nd St., Rich Hill. Friday, April 4,
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 8
MINI REX RABBITS FOR SALE: a.m. - 2 p.m. Couch, 2 rocker/reclin$7.50 each. Gray, black, 8 weeks ers, coffee and 2 end tables, lamps,
old, super soft, great pets or 4-H console TV, spindle poster bed, dinproject. 660-267-3444.
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ing table with 6 chairs, microwave
cabinet, bedding, glassware, dishes,
LOST SMALL BLACK DOG: Last home interior pictures, knick knacks,
seen 3/28. Vicinity of Leon’s Mini and misc. Rain or shine.
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Mart, Amsterdam. Female, name:
Midnight, afraid of people. Light blue RUMMAGE SALE:Drexel United
collar her name and phone number Methodist Church, Friday, April 4, 2on it. Very nice Reward offered! If 8 p.m., Sat., April 5, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
you see this dog, please call 660- Sack day on Saturday.
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COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE:
Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Virginia United Methodist Church, Highway 52 West & V.
IF YOU HAVE livestock to sell, con- Watch for signs. Furniture, clothes,
tact Don Ghere Sale Company, 660- toys, home decor, small appliances,
679-4700. Jayce Ghere 660-679- tools and much more! Bake sale and
1538 for on farm livestock values.
hot dogs & drinks will be available.
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FOR SALE:Bush Hog rotary cutters,
loaders and zero turn estate lawn
mowers. Schell City T&T, Schell
City, Mo. 417-432-3101.
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MOVING SALE:Everything must go,
furniture, toys, girls clothes 0-2T,
adult clothes and much misc. 301 S.
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HAY FOR SALE:Large round or RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE: Sat.,
small square bales, cow or horse April 5, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sacred Heart
quality. Also alfalfa & straw. 785- Church, Mound City, KS.
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587-7840 or 913-377-4537. 24b9
GARAGE SALE INSIDE:We have
SEED FOR SALE: Kenland, “Solid something for everyone! Thursday,
Red” & Cinnamon “+” Red Clovers, April 3, noon to 6 p.m. Friday, April
RC/Aisike & RC/White Clover Mixes. 4, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 5,
Max Q, KY31 Fescue. Several vari- 8 a.m. to noon. 217 North McComb,
eties of orchard grass, ryegrass, al- Rich Hill. a
falfa, brome & Timothy. Cert. Blaze,
Tack & Spurs Seed Oats. Kincaid GARAGE SALE:Thursday & Friday,
Seed Company, Jasper, Mo. Days 9-6. Couch, sofa bed, 3 swivel rock417-394-2787, nights 417-394- ers, one with ottoman, beautiful love2009, cell 417-438-2793.
7b27 seat, 2 entertainment centers, small
table w/ 4 chairs, washer, dryer,
GOOD QUALITY BROME WIRED TVs, VCRs, many new collectibles,
TIED FERTILIZER: 8.1% crude pro- adult clothes, all sizes, inside rain
tein horse quality Relative Forage or shine. 1 1/2 miles south on Rice
Quality 119. Round bales same qual- Road, Wal-Mart road, Butler. b
ity as square, net wrapped 1440# 1
bale. 913-376-2550. 2a26
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COMMUNITY
CHURCH garage sale, Friday and
REGISTERED SORREL QUARTER Saturday April 11 and 12. Friday 8
HORSE MARE: 7 year old, green a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 2
broke, $850; 1964 IH 37 square bal- p.m. Friday - Bake Sale-Saturday
er, $200. Call 660-476-5750. 2a26 Soup/chili 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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FOR SALE:Fescue seed cleaned
& bagged, also Lespedeza seed Homes, Business, Apartments, etc.
LIMOUSIN BULLS:Blacks and Reds, cleaned & bagged. 816-807-8988 or
Limousin females bred & open, Dou- 816-293-5070.
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FOR RENT:1 Bdrm apt. Archie
SHARE CROP WANTED: 30 to Senior Housing. Elderly, disabled
CORN FED BUFFALO OR ELK 40 acres, pasture west of 6001 on or handicapped may apply. Equal
MEAT: Sold by pound, 1/4, 1/2 or 4002, Rt. 3 Box 157 Butler, cell 816- Housing Opportunity. 816-293whole, Also $50 or $75 bundles. 719-4990.
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5511.
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Call for hours and directions. Scott
Farms, 660-476-5843, Appleton MIXED HAY 4x6 round bales $25, 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT: Nicely
City.
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fertilized, never wet, 660-476-5847 furnished or unfurnished, pool, free
after 5 p.m.
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cable TV & HBO starting at $295 in
REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS:
Nevada. 417-667-2633.
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EPDs available, 15-20 months. TIMOTHY SEED FOR SALE: 660Green Farms. Wk 660-476-5598, 832-4481.
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STORAGE:660-679Hm 660-476-5508. z
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FOR SALE:Land Pride 7 ft finish
PAINTS:Palomino 8 yr gel $950. Bay mower in great shape, $1250. 816- FOR RENT:Appleton City Senior
mare 15 yr well broke, $750. Beauti- 657-3347.
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Citizens housing has attractive and
ful nice quality horses cheap. Movspacious, one bedroom apartments
ing must sell. Buy both for $1500. 2005 TITAN BUMPER HITCH: 16 ft for rent. Utilities are furnished, in816-230-7775.
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cattle trailer, like new, $3000. 913- cluding cable. Laundry facilities on
471-4376 or 913-207-5264. a
site. Ideal for seniors. Rent is based
FOR SALE:Angus bulls, 18-24
on income. For more information call
months moderate birth weight, se- FOR SALE:Walk Behind Dr. Field 660-476-2443. Equal Housing Opmen tested. 660-679-1382. z
and Brush Mower, never been start- portunity. 1&3womz
ed, stored indoors, 15 HP electric
REGISTERED ANGUS BULL: 18- start, 4 stroke air cooled V-twin gas, FOR RENT:1 bedroom apt. Archie
24 months, low birth weight EPDs, 26” cut, comes with maintenance kit Senior Housing. Elderly, disabled
growth, carcass, gentle, reason- and bladeless mowing attachment, or handicapped may apply. Equal
ably priced, same quality as always, asking $2250. Call 660-200-5697.
Housing Opportunity. “This institution
Schuler Angus, Mound City, 913- 4b2
is an equal opportunity provider and
795-2936 or 913-205-1947. 4b19
employer. EEOE
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JD 445:22 HP 54” deck, $2800. 660FOR SALE:18 month old Black Bal- 492-2851.
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FOR RENT:In Adrian, 2 & 3+ bedancer bulls, complete EPDs. Call
room duplex, 1 bath, 1 car garage w/
Brett Foster, 660-492-2808. 4a19 JD 567 ROUND BALER:2003 cover opener, appliances included, $650
edge ramp, mega-wide pickup, hy- month, 6 month lease, no dogs. 816FOR SALE:Registered Angus bulls, draulic pickup, bale pusher, 1762 297-2454.
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18 mos. old, gentle and with good bales, $26,900. Bob & Sally SusEPDs. LeFevre Angus Farms, 660- chnick, 417-843-6835.
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1 BEDROOM APARTMENT: Nicely
679-3852.
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furnished or unfurnished. Pool, rec
HORSE TRAILER:8x24 gooseneck, room & laundry. Free cable/HBO,
FOR SALE:24’ horse trailer with 3 horse, fully self contained, full liv- water & trash. Short leases availliving quarters, $3500 OBO; 2003 ing quarters, $9500 OBO. 620-224- able. $150 security deposit. No pets!
Polara Sportsman 700, $2750 OBO. 9566.
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In Nevada. Starting at $290. 417620-224-6562.
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667-2633.
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FOR SALE:5 1/2 x 5 1/2 big round
WANTED:Laying hens & guineas. bales fescue hay, 2007 cut. $30 APPLICATION FOR ELDERLY: 2/3
660-832-4233.
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bale. 417-395-4425 or 660-679- bdrm units at Pleasanton Housing
4361.
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Authority, 902 Palm, Pleasanton,
ALL YELLOW LABS:6 weeks old
KS, 913-352-6289, screening is re3/20, $175 dew clawed, wormed, FOR SALE:MF 1085 tractor with quired. zeow
first shot, 1 male, 5 females, Nevada cab, air, excellent shape, 2 bale
area 417-667-1236. 2a26
rings, premier 605 super C baler, FOR RENT:Extra nice 2 bedroom
Bobcat trailer. 816-380-5111. 2b2
house near Butler square, living
FOR SALE:Bulls, Angus, Simroom w/ fireplace, sunroom, applimental, Simm/Angus all tested FOR SALE:Good alfalfa hay, small ances, ch/ca, small yard with patio,
semen checked ready to go. Nich- bales, $3.50. 913-471-4855, Charlie detached garage. Ideal for single or
ols Farms, Lamar 417-214-0290.
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couple, references and deposit re10b26
quired, no pets. 660-679-3691 days
HAY FOR SALE:Small square bales or 660-424-0534. z
FREE:3 year old tri-male Sheltie, 6 Brome/Orchard grass, $3.50 each.
years old s/w fe Sheltie. Also for sale Jerry Schmedding, 660-693-4646.
FOR RENT:1 bedroom upstairs
9 month fe Shih-tzu cross, $50. 417- a
apartment near Butler square, unfur667-1218.
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nished, appliances, references and
SNAPPER MOWERS:Parts, ser- deposit required, no pets. 660-679BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: vice, new units. Young’s Sales & 3691 days or 660-424-0534. z
Out of A1 036 son, excellent disposi- Service, B71 North, Butler, 660-679tion, 16-21 mos, 1 herd bull, 31 mos 4086.
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L&L MINI STORAGE:Units available
out of Baldridge Nebraska, excellent
starting at $25. 660-679-0030. z
disposition, good EPDs. 660-643- BUSH HOG:60” 2 years old, used
7467.
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very little, $650 OBO. Cost $985. FOR RENT:Duplex in Freeman. CA,
816-588-8028.
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CH, $495 month. 816-277-2288
FOR SALE:Dash for Cash AQHA
mare, 17.1 H, rides English brood TROY BILT TILLER:1996 pony, runs NEW 2 & 3 BDRM DUPLEXES:
mare, $500. 660-267-3133. 2b2
great, heavy duty model, $450. 816- in Adrian, maintenance provided,
588-8028.
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washer/dryer/fridge included. 816BAKER ANGUS FARMS: Will be
380-5053.
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selling 3 registered Angus bulls at FOR SALE:Red clover and lespedza
the Kingsville bull sale, April 13 at 1 seed. Cox Feed, 660-679-4621.
FOR RENT:With option to buy in
p.m. at Kingsville Livestock Auction, b
Butler area. Nice 2 & 3 bedroom
avg birth weight EPDs + 1.6 avg
homes. 816-686-0473 or 660-424yearling weight + 96 lbs, avg beef FOR SALE:Used parts, for tractors, 3516.
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value $42.96. Also, bulls for sale at combines and other farm machinery.
the farm. For info call Jack Baker, Austin Salvage, Butler, Mo. 660- FOR RENT:1 bedroom house, 106
Butler, Mo. 660-679-4403.
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679-4080. Let phone ring several S. Mechanic, $400 month, no pets.
times, please!
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660-679-6529.
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FOR RENT:1 bdrm house, air con- RANCH HOUSE:Real nice 3 bdrm,
ditioned, washer/dryer, $350 rent, large lot, appliances, move-in ready,
$200 deposit. 660-679-4490. 4b12 320 E. Elm, $60,000. 2 bdrm, 2 lots,
322 N. 7th, $19,500. Both Rich Hill,
FOR RENT:In Adrian, two year old Century 21 Real Estate. 660-4764b19
house, 2 bedroom, 316 W. Wagner, 2505.
$650 month. Rent with option to buy.
Possible owner finance. 816-590- OWNER WILL FINANCE:2 bed,
4089, 816-255-8746.
4b19 1 bath, appl, mobile home on nice
lot, Amsterdam, low down E-Z payLOOKING FOR 2 ROOMMATES: ments. Call 816-679-0365.
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To share big house. $250 mo. Near
Butler area. 816-835-4300.
3a19 WANTING TO BUY:Ranch style
house in Butler. Need approximately
FOR RENT:3 Bedroom, 2 bath 1500-2000 sq. ft., 2 car garage,
house with full basement, available basement a plus. 660-679-4398.
in April. References required. For 2a26
more information call Linn NItsche,
679-5655.
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CONVENIENCE STORE OR ?
Good business walk in w/ glass
2 BDRM DUPLEX FOR RENT: In doors, new roof, extra lot w/ two outButler. $385 per month, no pets, buildings, south Cass Co. $77,000.
available March 21. 816-522-7990. 816-304-0582.
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STOCKTON LAKE LOTS FOR
HOUSE FOR RENT:Near new 4 SALE: $35,000 for 3 lots. 660-679bdrm, 2 bath in country, ch/ca, walk- 6063.
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in closet, skylights, large decks, ceiling fans, carport, 11 miles south of HOME FOR SALE:All on one level
Butler, $795 mo. 816-246-6353.
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able deck, no real estate included,
$49,500. Jack Zink Motors, East city
FOR RENT:2 bedroom, 2 bath limits Appleton City, 660-476-2512.
house, located at 709 N. Delaware, b
available mid April. Call Linn Nitsche,
660-679-5655.
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WANTED! Buyer for 5 acre country
home. Reward! Looking for a place
FOR RENT:1 bedroom apt, west of in the country or know someone who
Butler on 52 Hwy. No pets. $400 per is? Look no further! Bring a qualimonth, $100 deposit. 816-618-3221 fied buyer and receive $500 cash!
after 4 p.m.
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Purchase the property and receive
$1,000! Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath
FOR RENT:Adrian, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, home on 5 m/l acres with attached
garage and finished basement, $800 oversized 2 car garage. Large derent and deposit, no pets. 816-718- tached workshop/shed with heat
0357, 816-297-4587 for details.
and air. Pond already stocked with
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bass, catfish and blue gill. Large reinforced concrete shelter. Move-in
HOUSE FOR RENT:Taking applica- condition! Quick closing! Priced untions for small 2 bdrm house with der appraisal at only $120,000 call
storage shed in Butler. 660-598- 660-679-1173 for more info or email
6304.
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[email protected]
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FOR RENT:2 bdrm, 1 bath, detached garage, ch/ca, located 104
N. Maple, Butler. $400 rent and dep.
No pets. 660-679-6141, owner broker.
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OWNER FINANCED:3 bdrm ranch,
$75,000. $3,000 down, recent complete remodel, new ch/ca etc. 417995-4005 or 679-4664.
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STOCKTON, MO LAKE LOTS FOR
FOR RENT:2 bdrm, ch/ca, detached SALE: 2 @ $10,000/lot. 660-679garage, $325 rent and dep. No pets. 6063.
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204 S. Mechanic. 660-679-6141,
owner broker.
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MOBILE HOME IN COUNTRY: 2
bdrm, 2 ba, ch/ca, total electric, no
FOR RENT:2 bdrm, 1 bath, ch/ca, pets. Call 660-200-5627 or 660-679garage and shop area, newly re- 5728.
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modeled, $450 rent and dep. No
pets. 618 W. Ohio, Butler. 660-679- FOR SALE:40 acres beautiful home6141, owner broker. b
site, 4 nice barns, 3 wells, 2 ponds,
fenced, 20 minutes east of Butler, 3
FOR RENT:1 and 2 bedroom apart- miles north of Spruce, on BB Highments in Butler. $200-$300. No pets. way, $98,000 OBO. 660-679-6141.
660-679-6141, owner broker. b
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FOR RENT:On Butler square, commercial building, 1 E. Dakota, 4250
sq ft, $600 rent and dep. 660-6796141.
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FOR SALE:Beautiful & rugged, 15
acres, great hunting site, approx. 15
miles SE of Butler, $22,500 OBO.
660-200-5805.
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FOR RENT:Commercial building,
901 N. Orange, Butler. 1800 sq ft,
includes bath, kitchen, ch/ca, $300
rent and dep. 660-679-6141. b
FOR SALE:618 W. Ohio, 2 bd with
attached garage and detached garage and workshop. Large lot, ch/ca,
$47,000. 660-679-6141, owner broker.
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FOR RENT:4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 story
home, 303 w. Harrison, $600 rent FOR SALE:806 W. Pine, large Vicand deposit, no pets. 660-679- torian, 3 bdrm, ch/ca, basement,
6141.
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$69,000. 660-679-6141, owner broker.
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FOR RENT:2 bedroom, living room
& dining room, ref & stove, hook up 5 ACRES & HOUSE:12 mi NW of
for washer & dryer, $325 a month, Butler on J Hwy. Miami school dist.,
$150 dep. 105 S. Broadway, 660- close to LaCygne Power Plant, 3
679-3281.
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BR/2 BA, $169K. Western MO Realty, Mary Coffman, 660-200-6033.
FOR RENT:2 bedroom duplex, in b
Butler, $375 month, $400 deposit,
ca/ch, stove, refrigerator furnished, 4 ACRES BARN & HOUSE: D Hwy.,
no pets. 816-758-6777.
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9 mi E of Passaic, House/basement,
fenced, $119,900. Western MO ReFOR RENT:3 bedroom, 2 bath, new alty, Mary Coffman, 660-200-6033.
duplex, in the country, all appliances b
included with washer/dryer, Butler
school district, some utilities includ- RICH HILL:2 Br, basement, harded, available now. 660-679-3639, wood floors, 21 N. 11th, Rich Hill,
816-738-4079.
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$59,500. Western MO Realty, Mary
Coffman, 660-200-6033.
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FOR RENT:1 & 2 & 3 bdrm, nice
homes, available immediately, re- 5 ACRES HOUSE & BARN: 4 mi
duced prices. 816-258-4441 or 660- E of Rich Hill and 2 N, 3 br, 1 bath,
424-0702.
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barn, dog pens, $79,900. Western
MO Realty, Mary Coffman, 660-200L&L MINI STORAGE:Units available 6033.
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starting at $25. 660-679-0030. z
ACREAGE FOR SALE:On 52 E and
on YY, blacktop frontage, 660-5253171.
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(10) Real Estate
For Sale
ATTENTION HOME BUYERS: Your
home is the most expensive and
important purchase you will make.
So it only makes sense to have it
inspected by a professional. Know
what you’re buying before you buy
it. TasMar Home Inspections, Butler,
816-260-1903.
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(11) Recreational
For Sale
Boats, Motorcycles,
Motor Homes, Aviation
WANTED:Dead or alive. Used 4
wheelers, 3 wheelers, dirt bikes,
street bikes and ATVs, no key or title
needed. 816-217-8542, 816-380OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE: The 5161, anytime.
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space previously occupied by Mike
Keith Insurance located in the MCI YAMAHA:Dirt bike 125TTR, low
Financial Group building is now hours, very good condition. Need
open for lease. Long term lease de- money for college, $1100 OBO. 816sired. For questions or to view office 230-7775.
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space, please contact Shannon at
660-679-5196.
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FOR SALE:Healthstrider treadmill, 6
programs or auto walk speed up to
FOR SALE BY OWNERS: Good 10 mph, $550 OBO. 660-679-8116.
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at 500 S. Mechanic in Butler, Mo.
On two large lots, 2 car det. garage, PROFORM X TRAINER 970 BIKE:
lots of shade, has central heat. Price 8 Smart programs with I-Fit. $350
lowered to $50,000. Art & Mary OBO. 660-679-8116.
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Zellmer, 660-679-5356.
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FOR SALE:Motorcycle, late model
MOBILE
HOME
CLEARANCE 2003 Honda Shadow Spirit w/windSALE: Singlewide and Doublewide shield, sissy bar and backrest, actual
Repo Mobile Homes. 2 bedroom, 3 miles 1,168, garaged, asking $4850,
bedroom, 4 bedroom. Many luxury new paid $6600. 913-757-3074.
baths, several with fireplaces, many 3b26
all electric, all with central air. Prices
start at $15,900 and include delivery, FOR SALE:2005 Kawasaki Vulcan
setup and vinyl skirting. Woody’s Meanstreak 1600, 400 miles, $7800.
Mobile Homes, El Dorado Springs, 660-424-3408 and 2006 Kawasaki
MO. Phone 800-618-3614, www. Ninja 650, 500 miles, $5000. 660woodysmobilehomes.com
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424-3409.
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SPECIAL HOME FOR SPECIAL
PEOPLE: Large 28x70 home with 3
bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, formal
dining room with parquet floor, new
carpet, all electric, Thermopane windows, 6 inch wall construction, delivery and set up included, a recent
repo. Call Woody’s Mobile Homes,
800-618-3614, www.woodysmobilehomes.com
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95 ACRES FOR SALE:In Amsterdam, $1800 per acre. Great hunting,
3 ponds & barn. 660-200-2001 or
660-267-3555.
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FOR SALE:Datrek golf bag, like
new, individual dividers per club,
black with blue trim. Also, new Adams golf bag, red, black, white and
silver. 660-679-4227 evenings.
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(12) For Sale
Anything you might want to sell
COMPUTERS:New & used systems,
software, printers & scanners, custom built to your specifications. We
will beat any locally advertised price
on computers. Computer Shop, Rt.
1 Box 651, Butler. 660ñ679ñ5396.
All major credit cards accepted.
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FOR SALE:2 Meyer Comm. pecan
crackers, excellent condition, $3800
each. 660-549-3389.
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FOR SALE: Butcher hogs delivered
to locker of your choice. 816-6574426 or 657-2679. z
HEDGE POST FOR SALE: 660925-3302. Corners lines & corrals
on hedge posts.
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12340A - 03 DODGE STRATUS
RT: Only 59,100 miles! Full power,
moon roof, leather, automatic, very
nice car. 3 month 3,000 mile warranty. Sale price $7,520. Jim Falk
Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277,
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING: For www.jimfalk.com. We have the best
Bates County, computers, phones, service department anywhere. b
etc. Don’t trash it, Recycle for free!
Call Doug 913-669-5848, www.avc- 8093A - 06 CADILLAC ESV: 4x4,
recovery.com
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new car trade in! 4 Captains chairs.
DVD. Options you may have never
BUY GOLD COINS:Silver coins heard of. Like brand new. The ultibefore 1964, coin collections, none mate luxury SUV. GM Certified with
too small, none too large. 660-679- GMs new 5 yr 100,000 mile war5283.
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ranty, optional. Sale price $29,977.
Jim Falk Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660CAN YOU DIG IT? Heavy equip- 885-2277, www.jimfalk.com. We
ment school. 3 wk training program. have the best service department
Backhoes, bulldozers, trackhoes. anywhere.
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Local job placements asst. Start digging dirt. Toll free 866-362-6497.
8232A - 06 SILVERADO HD 2500
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CREW CAB: Duramax diesel, LT,
4x4, Allison automatic, new truck
WANTED TO BUY:Old US coins, In- trade in. All power options. Chrome
dian head pennies and silver coins bars. Excellent condition. GM Cerbefore 1964. Call Robert 660-679- tified with GMs new 5 yr 100,000
4142.
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mile warranty optional. Sale price
$27,450. Jim Falk Motors, Clinton,
WANTED:Used appliances, dead Mo. 660-885-2277, www.jimfalk.
or alive. Mike’s Appliance, 660-679- com. We have the best service de4894.
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FIREWOOD:Seasoned split hardwoods & hedge, $100 cord. Delivery NEW WALLPAPER BOOKS: On 7689A - 07 SILVERADO HD 2500:
available for additional charge. 816- sale. Corner Hardware, 107 W. Crew cab duramax diesel, LT, 4x4,
619-2010.
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Ohio, 660-679-4481.
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Allison automatic, new car trade in.
All power. Chrome bars, bed liner,
VINYL FLOORING:Tarkett - Vera, POTATOES & ONION SETS: Bulk, excellent condition. GM Certified
light beige, original roll 12’x9.5’ with grass seed. Corner Hardware, 107 with GMs new 5 yr 100,000 mile war5.6’x5’ cut out, great for bath or W. Ohio, 660-679-4481.
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ranty. Sale price $32,575. Jim Falk
small kitchen area, $75 OBO. 660Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277,
679-8116 leave message.
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YES:We buy, sell and trade antiques www.jimfalk.com. We have the best
and collectibles. The Dusty Attic, service department anywhere. b
EFCO CHAIN SAWS:Available at 813 North Orange, Butler, Missouri.
Young’s Sales & Service, B71 North, 660-679-9911. Open 10 a.m. - 5 4019B - 04 FORD TAURUS SE: Tilt,
Butler, 660-679-4086.
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p.m. everyday.
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cruise, defroster, power windows,
locks & mirrors. Excellent condition.
FOR SALE:Piano Baldwin Acroson- COMPUTERS:New & used systems, Warranty. Sale price $6,777. Jim
ic, walnut console with bench, like software, printers & scanners, cus- Falk Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660-885new. B. O. 913-352-8370.
4a19 tom built to your specifications. We 2277, www.jimfalk.com. We have
will beat any locally advertised price the best service department anyTELEVISIONS:At low prices. New & on computers. Computer Shop, Rt. where. b
used. Come into Del’s Adrian Appli- 1 Box 651, Butler. 660ñ679ñ5396.
ance, 56 E. Main, 816-297-2228.
All major credit cards accepted.
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EDO: 4x4, loaded with equipment.
Excellent condition. Remaining facFOR SALE:All good condition: WANTED:Junk or abandoned cars, tory warranty. Sale price $13,877.
24”x42” white wicker bay bassinet trucks, buses, scrap metal piles, alu- Jim Falk Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660on stand, w/white eyelet bumper minum, copper, radiators, aluminum 885-2277, www.jimfalk.com. We
pad, quilt, mattress $50; 10” Crafts- wheels. 660-643-7320, cell 660- have the best service department
man radial armsaw on stand $75; 679-1223.
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anywhere.
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3’x6’ Walnut executive desk $50.
Call 816-297-2912 evenings after 7 REFLEX SPRAY-IN BEDLINERS: 1041A - 05 FORD EXPLORER XLT:
p.m.
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Best appearance, most flexible, 4x4, all the luxury power options.
don’t pay dealer’s markup. Call Joe Running boards. Local trade. Excellent condition. Remaining factory
FOR SALE:300 gallon water tanks, 816-250-2462.
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warranty. Sale price $12,780. Jim
$75 each. Cash only. No checks.
660-679-5929, 407 W. Vine, Butler. LOOKING FOR A REBUILDER? Falk Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660-885660-643-7431 Hume. Price increase Call Bill Marr at Bill Marr Motors, 2277, www.jimfalk.com. We have
the best service department anyApril 1. 2b26
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FOR SALE:27’ above ground pool, COMPUTERS:New & used systems,
$500 OBO. 816-297-4587.
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software, printers & scanners, cus- 4015B - 05 DODGE DURANGO:
tom built to your specifications. We 4x4, only 27,100 miles! Full power,
FOR SALE:Oak dining room table will beat any locally advertised price like new, remaining factory warranty.
with leaf & 6 chairs, $200. 816-297- on computers. Computer Shop, Rt. Sale price $15,865. Jim Falk Motors,
1 Box 651, Butler. 660ñ679ñ5396. Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277, www.
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ANTIQUE OAK WASH STAND: 2 zeow5
lg oak curio cabinets, glass fronts,
glass shelves, excellent condition, WANTING TO BUY:Cars for scrap 12385 - 07 CHEVY COBALT LT: Tilt,
7 ft tall. 660-267-3346, leave mes- metal, small cars $80, full size, vans, cruise, defroster, power windows,
sage.
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pickups $100 or more? Old rusted locks & mirrors. Auto, AC & spoiler.
discs, plows, etc. scrap metal piles, Excellent condition. GM Certified
FOR SALE:Tiller rear tines MTD, batteries, $3 each, converters $30 with GMs new 5 yr 100,000 mile warexcellent, 3rd period 1st calf heifers, each, paying cash in advance. 660- ranty. Sale price $10,675. Jim Falk
black. 660-424-3542.
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643-7320 or 660-679-1223. z
Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277,
www.jimfalk.com. We have the best
BUNK BED FOR SALE:Pine bunk COMPUTERS:New & used systems, service department anywhere. b
bed w/ dresser & desk attached. software, printers & scanners, cusComes with mattresses, $300. Call tom built to your specifications. We 14000 - 08 CHEVY IMPALA LS:
816-657-2937.
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will beat any locally advertised price Only 9,600 miles. All the power opon computers. Computer Shop, Rt. tions. Like brand new. GM Certified
QUEEN PILLOWTOP MATTRESS 1 Box 651, Butler. 660ñ679ñ5396. with GMs new 5 yr 100,000 mile warSET: New in plastic, $199, 7 year All major credit cards accepted.
ranty. Sale price $15,640. Jim Falk
warranty, 816-645-1845.
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www.jimfalk.com. We have the best
BRAND NEW MATTRESS SETS:
service department anywhere. b
Still in plastic, $139 full, $169 queen,
$250 king. 816-645-1845.
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12328 - 08 CHEVY SILVERADO
TAKING BIDS:1998 Ford Windstar W/T: Only 3000 miles. Tilt, cruise,
CHERRY SLEIGHBED:Full-queen GL, 98,000 miles, pl, pw, right to re- defroster. Power windows, locks &
size, with quilted mattress set, all fuse any and all bids. Contact Doug mirrors. AC automatic, big beautiful
new in cartons, $395, king available. at 660-679-3135. 2b26
custom wheels & tires! Like brand
816-645-1845.
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new. GM Certified with GMs new 5
TAKING BIDS:2003 Dodge Ram yr 100,000 mile warranty. Sale price
SOFA, LOVESEAT, CHAIR: Tan mi- 1500 pickup, 4x4, shortbed, ps, pw, $19,999. Jim Falk Motors, Clinton,
crofiber brand new in cartons, $675 pl, cd, 109,096 miles. Right to refuse Mo. 660-885-2277, www.jimfalk.
complete. 816-645-1845.
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any and all bids. Contact Doug at com. We have the best service de660-679-3135.
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partment anywhere.
PIPE FENCING:16-20 foot sections,
5 feet high, 2 heavy duty gates, FOR SALE:1996 Dodge truck short 12397 - 07 PONTIAC G6:Power evsome pipe, $1050, cost over $2000. bed, V6 manual trans, $1500. Also erything, plus spoiler & moon roof.
816-588-8028.
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1971 Sportster $4000. Call 816-297- Style performance & great gas mile2619.
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age. Excellent condition. GM CertiFOR SALE:6’ steel posts, $3.25
fied with GMs new 5 yr 100,000 mile
each. Oklahoma 4 pt barbed wire, DODGE 2003 RAM 1500 , quad warranty. Sale price $14,750. Jim
$45. Cox Feeds, Butler, 660-679- cab, 4x4, short bed, Hemi, blue over Falk Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660-8854621.
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silver, power, auto, 20” alloy wheels, 2277, www.jimfalk.com. We have
75K miles, lots of extras $16,750. the best service department anySPECIAL ON 20% RANCH CUBES: 660-679-7184.
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$280 a ton. Cox Feeds, Butler, 660679-4621.
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1970 INTERNATIONAL Tandem 14010 - 08 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX:
axle dump truck, needs work $1000. Only 13,400 miles. Power everyFOR SALE:Long time grain fed lock- OBO. 660-679-7184.
2a26 thing. Feels good looks good, great
er beef @ locker now. 660-679-4621
gas mileage. Like brand new. GM
days, 660-679-5200 evenings. b
2004 FORD FOCUS:67,000 miles, Certified with GMs new 5 yr 100,000
full power and air, new tires, $6700. mile warranty. Sale price $15,880.
STIHL CHAIN SAWS:Trimmers, Call 816-297-2367 or 816-738- Jim Falk Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660electric & gas powered blowers. 1584.
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885-2277, www.jimfalk.com. We
Parts and service available. J&E
have the best service department
Enterprises, 660-598-6725 south of FOR SALE:2000 Ford 550 diesel, 6 anywhere.
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water tower, Rockville, Mo.
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spd with flatbed. 816-657-3347.
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7523 - 07 PONTIAC SOLSTICE
HEAVY DUTY RECLINING LIFT
GXP: Air conditioning, turbo 2.0L
CHAIR: On sale now! Furniture City, 2002 FORD F350 XLT:Auto, 2 WD, VVT DOHC, 5 speed, automatic,
Clinton, Mo. 660-885-7088. z
7.3 liter, power stroke diesel, goose- leather, high performance audio with
neck ball, 160K, $7500 OBO. Call 7 Monsoon speakers, 6 disk CD
WALLPAPER EXPRESS OUTLET: Jay 816-884-2551. z
changer MP3 with jack, XM Radio.
Nevada, Mo. Hwy. 71, West Side.
New demo sale price $26,993 or
417-667-3030. New stock arriving FOR SALE:2003 Ford F250 XLT, 1.9% for 72 months for credit worthy
daily. Hundreds of $5-$7 d/r in stock. 2 WD, 5.4 liter engine, automatic, applicants. Jim Falk Motors, Clinton,
Hurry! Unadvertised in-store sales 4 new tires, 176K, excellent condi- Mo. 660-885-2277, www.jimfalk.
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(13) Miscellaneous
TRAILERS:New and used gooseneck cattle, utility. 660-598-6216.
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DO YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR
Camp trailer, cargo trailer or motor
home? We have buyers. JACK
ZINK MOTORS RV LOT (By Dollar
General) East city limits Appleton
City 660-476-2512. a
WANT TO BUY:Boat motors, running or not. P&M Marine Sales, Service & Parts, 816-812-6412 leave
message. Hours Sunday 9 a.m. to 6
p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Closed Mondays. z
FOR SALE:45 acres excellent
building sites, 1.6 miles from Butler YAMAHA 350 WARRIOR: $1800. VOTE OSBURN:Butler City Council,
square, pond, trees, county water, Chevy PU 1971 350 4 spd, $2000. Ward 2, for a change. Paid for by
two sides, $98,000. 660-424-0907. 660-492-2851.
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7321 - 07 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX:
17” wheels, dual tip exhaust, front/
rear facia, 3.8 Series III, V6, sunroof,
6 disk cd, Onstar. MSRP $25,900.
Sale price $21,492 after rebates.
Other incentives may apply. Brand
new car. Jim Falk Motors, Clinton,
Mo. 660-885-2277, www.jimfalk.
com. We have the best service department anywhere. b
8001 - 08 PONTIAC VIBE: Anti lock
brakes, 1.8L, keyless entry, cruise,
power locks & windows, 16” alum
wheels. MSRP $20,755. Demonstrator price $17,770. After incentives. Why buy used? Jim Falk Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277,
www.jimfalk.com. We have the best
service department anywhere. b
8025 - CHEVY SILVERADO HD
2500: 4x4, crew cab, 6.6L Duramax
diesel-Allison automatic transmission. HD trailering equip. Camper
style mirrors. Sale price $33,548. After incentives. Brand new. Jim Falk
Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277,
www.jimfalk.com. We have the best
service department anywhere. b
FOR SALE:1999 Chevy Suburban, excellent condition, new tires,
150,000 miles, $6,000 OBO. 660679-4127 or 679-5733.
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FOR SALE:63 Chevy 2 door, new
paint, new interior, 383 Chevy motor, very nice, very sharp, must see
to appreciate. Roy Kagarice Spruce,
Mo. 660-679-4913 or 816-7696010.
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1997 FORD F150:Ext. cab tan, runs
good, 115K, $4500 OBO. 660-6795892.
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1996 Z28 CAMERO LT1:350, 6
speed horse, tranny, 373 posi rear
end, cd player, all elec., nice clean
car, $5750 OBO. 785-204-2329.
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CHEVY 4X4 1989 SUBURBAN:
Runs great, good body, not an oil
burner, newer big tires, $2750 OBO.
816-588-8028.
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SEATS! SEATS! SEATS!Conversion
take off parts, pickup bed, tailgates,
wheel and tires, 16 inch wheels and
duals. Store open one block West of
Casey’s in Appleton City, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cell
660-492-3786. Phone 660-4765342.
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★Court
FROM PAGE 12
Eric M. Hanson, I-fail to equip
vehicle with horn, II-fail to fasten
seatbelt, $160 written guilty plea.
James H. Hart, DWI, guilty plea,
given SIS and placed on probation
2 years on conditions perform 40
hours community service, attend
VIP and SATOP, serve 5 days
shock, pay $10 CVC, board bill
of $175, MSHP of $98 and costs.
Norman R. Hess, non-support,
guilty plea to probation violation,
sentenced to 1 year (SES) and
placed on probation 2 years on
conditions participate in Parents
Fair Share, maintain employment
and wage assignment and make
monthly payments to child support arrearage. Michael A. Irick,
speeding, $190 written guilty plea.
(14) Automotive
Wallace O. Kimbrough, speeding,
guilty plea, fined $293.50 and
$66.50 costs.
Wallace O. Kimbrough, no
valid license, guilty plea, fined
$33.50 and $66.50 costs. Amy D.
Lathan, I-speeding; II-fail to fasten seatbelt, $200 written guilty
plea. Robert B. Lee, pursuing/taking wildlife illegally, guilty plea,
fined $422.50 and $77.50 costs.
Keri L. Lemon, fail to equip vehicle with horn, $160 written guilty
plea. Michael S. Luvin, speeding,
guilty plea, fined $283.50 and
$66.50 costs. Gordon W. Malone,
speeding, $90 written guilty plea.
Franklin B. McLean, fail to equip
vehicle with horn, $256.50 written
guilty plea. Lance C. Mitchell, littering, guilty plea, fined $422.50
and $77.50 costs, sentenced to 1
day in jail and pay board bill of
$35.
Diana M. Moles, speeding,
$90 written guilty plea. Adam
M. Moore, fail to display plates,
guilty plea, sentenced to 2 days
in jail and given credit for time
served, and pay $66.50 costs.
Adam M. Moore, non-support,
guilty plea, given SIS and placed
on probation 2 years on conditions participate in Parents Fair
Share, maintain employment and
wage assignment, make monthly
payments, pay $10 CVC and
$104.50 costs.
Carl P. Moore, fail to register,
$90 written guilty plea. Piper J.
Prince, fail to equip vehicle with
1998 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE 7508 - NEW 07 CHEVY SILVERA- horn, $150 written guilty plea.
COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY: 660- BAUER: 116,000 miles, V8, clean,
679-3951.
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$3000. 913-471-4376 or 913-2075264.
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STEEL, STEEL, STEEL:Several
types. Lots of pipe, square tubing, 93 FORD RANGER:4 cyl, 5 speed,
1”, 1 1/4”, 1 1/2”, 2”. 660-925-3302. new tires, new timing belt. 660-598z
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HEY MOM & DAD: Graduation is not
that far away! Let us fix your senior
a DVD of memories that will last a
lifetime! Bring us or e-mail us your
still photos and we will put them on a
DVD with music. Call for more information 660-679-7061 leave message
email:
ltdvdproductions@yahoo.
com. LT DVD Productions. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is just around the
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2002 800 SUZUKI INTRUDER
VOLUSIA: Lots of chrome, windshield, leather saddle bags, 7000
miles, $4250. 913-471-4376 or 913207-5264.
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SALES, SERVICE PARTS: We
make service calls, all makes &
models. Del’s Appliance, Heating &
Cooling, 56 E. Main, Adrian, 816297-2228.
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DO 2500: 4x4 LT1, 6.0 V8, auto
trans, On Star, trl. pkg, keyless remote, power equip, remote start.
Sale! discounted over $7000 priced
at $25,677. After incentives. Other
incentives may apply. Jim Falk Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277,
www.jimfalk.com. We have the best
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good, great farm truck, $2750. 417395-4733.
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11 NEW CADILLAC ESCALADES:
to choose from! Your choice dealer
FOR SALE:99 Chevy S-10 truck, invoice! Minus $1000 bonus cash.
runs good, inquire at 816-769-3589. Jim Falk Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660a
885-2277, www.jimfalk.com. We
have the best service department
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ER: Extended 4x2, Great people
transporter. Loaded with equipment. 8079 - 08 BUICK LACROSSE SUExtra clean. Warranty. Sale price PER: 5.3L V8 sunroof, Onstar, com$9,477. Jim Falk Motors, Clinton, pletely loaded. Brand new. Save
Mo. 660-885-2277, www.jimfalk. $5,052 after incentives. Other incencom. We have the best service de- tives may apply. Jim Falk Motors,
partment anywhere. b
Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277, www.
jimfalk.com. We have the best serFOR SALE:1987 F-350 flat bed du- vice department anywhere. b
ally, auto, newer tires, transmission
& carburetor, rust free, in good con- 2000 CHEVY CAVALIER: Silver,
dition. $3500. 816-297-2639. b
2 dr, 126K, $2500 OBO. 660-6795892.
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news-Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, April 4, 2008
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COMMENTARY PAGE
Things are looking ‘up’
An affiliate publication of the Cross County Xchanger
Bates County, Mo.
Combining and continuing the Bates County News-Headliner
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From the Scriptures: Let your light
so shine before men, that they may see your good
works and glorify your Father in heaven.
—Matthew 5:16
•Editorial Comment
Think orange, all
week long and longer
W
hen the subject of the Missouri Highway
Patrol comes up, one of the things you
automatically think of is the color blue, as in the
uniforms of the Patrol’s personnel. But not next
week—April 7-11—the color will be orange.
Why orange? Because orange signals National
Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. During that
period, the Patrol’s General Headquarters and any
troop headquarters with outdoor lighting will use
orange, rather than white lights. Operation Orange, as it is being called, is meant to remind motorists of the need to drive safely in highway work
zones.
With warmer weather at hand, MoDOT workers across the state will be abundant in numerous
work zones, including flagmen. While travelers
might be slightly inconvenienced by delays due to
construction, remember: Those crews are improving the roadways for safer, easier travel.
Last year, six people were killed and 782 people
were injured in 2,399 traffic crashes involving construction zones. The top two contributing factors
for traffic crashes are speeding and in-attention.
Simply put, watch for posted speed limits, especially in road construction areas. Failing to do so
put drivers and road crews in danger.
Especially next week, follow the Patrol’s lead:
think orange, and avoid possible deaths and injuries
F
Not so tasty
or years, the Butler Area Chamber of Commerce
has tried to maintain a hand’s off policy in regard
to partisan politics in general and political campaigns
in particular. The Chamber, as an organization serving
the diverse community, would refrain from actively endorsing or giving the impression of favoring any candidate from either political party. This edict has been
made quite clear several times among the officers and
membership.
Regrettably this policy was breached at Thursday
evening’s annual banquet when a candidate for a state
office was escorted from table to table during the meal
for one-on-one introductions to the captive audience of
Chamber members and guests.
This unscheduled maneuver was totally out of place
and judging from the turned-off reaction from many in
attendance this intrusion achieved the exact opposite
of its intent.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Why does Butler
High School not allow a professional golf teacher to
help the high school golf team?
C
ould this be the start of
something big—the return of
second floor apartments over
buildings around the Square?
Well, let’s not call out a tickerrape parade just yet—but there are
encouraging signs.
About two years ago, the then
City Administrator Dennis Pyle announced all was in set in place (fire
safety codes, rear escape exits and
so on) for dwellings of this type. He
alluded to the resurgence of upstairs
apartments in small and medium
size towns across the country.
THIS IS ALSO in vogue with
loft apartments springing up in
metro areas, like Kansas City, as has
been featured regularly in the print
media.
For many years past the majority of business structures around
our Square included these types of
apartments. But as time rolled on
Xpressions
C.A. Moore
stringent laws were enacted relative
to the above-mentioned fire safety
codes, and with a combination of
lifestyle changes upstairs living
quarters began to disappear, leaving
behind fading wallpaper, boarded
up windows and an accumulation of
dust and litter.
AT PRESENT a long vacated
space above a business is being
rehabbed with occupancy expected
before the month’s end. (We’ll have
more on that a little later).
Also, plans were announced sev-
Will miss long time supporter
L
ast weekend, March went out
like the proverbial lion, as cold
and warm air masses battled to
a draw right in our region. There was
some flying on Saturday, but only
locally, and it only got worse as the
month end wore on. April is bound to
be an improvement.
As one pilot observed while we
were cruising around in the clag Saturday, “at least we don’t have thermal
turbulence today”.
LOCAL FLYING was accomplished by Mitch Grainger in his big
Grumman AgCat sprayplane, Roy
Conley in his Piper Cherokee 140,
Bob Thompson in both a Cessna 150
and Cessna 172, and Jim Ferguson in
his Cessna Skylane. Vic Heiman got
his Cessna Turbo Centurion moved to
Lees Summit and Jim Breckenridge
flew to Paola in his Bellanca Citabria.
Butler airport lost a good supporter
last week, with the passing of our unofficial security observer, Bob Aston.
Bob was enthusiastic about flying
and just liked to park at the airport
and keep track of the comings and
going. He had done some flying in
his younger years and always enjoyed
a ride. Bob was an inspiration to ev-
Blue
Yonder
LeRoy Cook
eryone who knew him, always ready
to lend a hand and never complaining
about the difficulties life had dealt
him. Keep an eye on us from above,
Bob.
THE AIR FORCE’S decision
to accept the bid for a Airbus aerial
tanker replacement plane, over the
Boeing contender, has many corners hollering “foul, no way”. The
buy-American provision was neatly
sidestepped by partnering the European EADS consortium with NorthrupGrumman as the official supplier.
To depend on a foreign source for
a vital military asset doesn’t make
much sense; this reminds us of the
debacle surrounding the English-built
Slingsby T-3 screening aircraft the
Air Force bought a decade ago. After
several T-3’s crashed the Air Force
grounded the whole fleet and finally
Old time hymns his favorite
I am not a real farmer. In fact, this
column has nothing to do with farming. It is about music.
y music tastes are eclectic.
From my grandpa I got an
appreciation of the music
he grew up on. Songs like “Down
by the Old Mill Stream” and “On the
Trail of the Lonesome Pine.” We
would sit by the old player piano that
he had rigged a vacuum motor to in
the basement and punch the dimmer
switch he had third world engineered
to turn it on and sing for an hour
when we were kids. I developed an
appreciation for swing from my dad.
My brother introduced me to
Tchaikovsky and that led to an appreciation of romantic music and
the older classical. I like musicals,
folk, rock and jazz, if it is complex
enough, and bluegrass.
BUT MY FAVORITE is hymns.
I don’t like the “Praise Music” you
hear in most churches. Some of my
readers will probably disagree with
me on that but they just don’t have
the content of the old hymns. Ten
choruses of “Shout to the Lord” is
meaningless repetition even if you
keep both hands in the air.
Death was common then, there
M
was no tabu on it as there is now. It
factored in to most of the last verses
of the old hymns when they would
speak of the glories to come. Phrases
like “Cross that river” and “Then
He’ll call me some day to my home
far away, Where His glory forever I’ll
share.” And my favorite, “Hold Thou
Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point
me to the skies. Heaven’s morning
breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with
me.” 50 points if you know what
songs they are from.
HYMNS LIKE “A Mighty
Fortress” written in the 16th century
were meant to have all of the verses
sung. If you sing just the first verse
where it talks about Satan and ends
with, “on earth is not his equal” it
paints a really bleak picture. The
third verse ends with “The Prince of
Darkness grim, we tremble not for
him; His rage we can endure, for lo,
currently moved to the House of Representatives. I urge you
to contact your Missouri House of Representatives legislative officials to voice your support for a statewide biodiesel
standard. Thank you
Kevin Fischer, Route 1, Box 88, Rockville, Mo. 64780
Ugly, inconvenient
Urges biodiesel support
In regard to your “plain ugly” editorial: Not only are
all those signs ugly, but very inconvenient. The elevator in
the courthouse is accessible from the north side. The whole
north side parking is taken up by the sheriff’s department.
They should be able bodied. Many are not. It is just as
easy to climb the stairs on any of the other sides of the
courthouse as to walk around the building to the elevator.
I recently had an accident and realized first hand just how
hard this is on the elderly and disabled.—Thelma Wheatley, Butler.
The Missouri Legislature is in the process of passing a renewable fuels standard for biodiesel which would require all
diesel fuel sold in Missouri to contain a blend of at least 5%
blend of biodiesel. The proposed bill will require blending if
the cost of biodiesel is equal to or less than petroleum diesel
fuel. With fuel prices at record highs, why wouldn’t we want
to use more renewable fuels?
The United States imports 60 percent of its oil. The majority of this oil comes from unstable and hostile parts of the To the great citizens
world. A 5% biodiesel standard in Missouri would add an additional 60 million gallons of fuel to the market. This added of Bates County
supply should lower prices and lessen our dependence on foreign oil.
It has been my pleasure to serve you as a trustee of the
On March 27, 2008 the Missouri State Senate passed Sen- Bates County Memorial Hospital for the past seventeen
ate Bill 759 that would set the stage for the 5% renewable years. Since I have chosen to retire from this position I
standard for biodiesel in the state of Missouri. The bill has would like to share with you my heartfelt gratitude for your
eral months ago of a similar project
in the works atop another building.
Restoring these vacant rooms
doesn’t come cheap. Tearing out
and replacing deteriorating walls,
rafters and electrical connections, to
say nothing of sheetrocking, rejuvenating kitchens and bathrooms,
installing updated heating and air
conditioning plus the addition of
the all-important secondary escape
routes will require a lot of planning,
patience—and money, but apparently interest is starting to be aroused.
WE CAN NAME several
couples who started their married
lives in upstairs apartments around
the Square—not really in the overall
scheme of things, all that long ago.
Will there be a rebirth of that
trend? Who knows for sure, but it
will be exciting to watch and see
what might develop in the not too
distant future.
crushed them up, engines, instruments, radios and all. Meanwhile,
Mooney Aircraft was ready to supply
an airplane from a factory just a few
miles down the road from the Hondo,
Texas screening base.
THE FAA has a long memory,
when it comes to disqualifying medical conditions. One new pilot I know
had a cancer removed 30 years ago
and the agency denied his application for a medical certificate, based
on the “have you ever had” clause
on the form. Even though he’s had
no recurrence or treatment in three
decades, the rule is the rule and it’ll
take extra effort to get him certified.
To quote the inimitable Jim Stevens,
“it’s a good thing we don’t get all the
government we pay for”.
The question of the week was,
what’s the difference between compass heading and bearing? Heading refers to the number read off
the compass card on the instrument
panel; bearing refers to the number
of degrees between the nose of the
aircraft and an objective, not a course
direction.
For next week, tell us where MCI
airport is located.
his doom is sure, One little word shall
fell him.” Luther never tells you the
word. But since I don’t want my four
readers to go into cognitive disequilibrium I will tell the non-lutherans
what it is. Faith.
Many folks are familiar with “Just
As I Am” from the Billy Graham
crusades. But few are aware of the
theologic depth of its seven verses. It
was written by a new Christian who
just three weeks before had commented that it was rude to inquire about
ones religion. She now was asking
the same preacher who had been the
offender how she could know Jesus.
He said “Just come as you are.”
THE VERSE that comforted me
the most was “With many a conflict,
many a doubt, Fightings and fears
within, without,” I had my share
of doubts. I had fears and fightings
within and without. And it ends as
most great hymns and all the prophets in the Bible do, with hope. But
unlike the prophets death comes
before hope. “Here for a season, then
above,”
To find out more go to http://www.
cyberhymnal.org/ or to complain
that this was too preachy email
[email protected] and I’ll
probably ignore you.
help and support.
I had no idea when I was asked to fill the unexpired
term of Bro. Charles Rhodes how serious and difficult,
yet, how rewarding this journey would be.
First, let me share with you what a tremendously complex organization a hospital is. At my first board meeting
I thought at times they were speaking in a foreign tongue.
Terms and figures blew my mind and made no sense to
me, the board packet was as thick as a ream of paper. But,
month after month with the help from some great fellow
board members, hospital officials, physicians, employees and friends, it all began to come together and make
sense.
I soon began to have a passion to do my best to uphold
the bylaws of BCMH. Understanding that board members
have a fiduciary responsibility to the people of the health
care area they serve, we must always put the health care
of the people above all personal desires or pressures. It is
so easy for people with personal agendas to want to get
on the board to “straighten things out” or with an “I’ll
show them” attitude. There are other avenues for that, but
not as a board member. When a person votes for a board
member, he must make sure he knows why that candidate
wants to become a board member. BCMH is a five-member publicly elected board, so it takes only three votes for
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FROM PAGE 15
and make sense.
I soon began to have a passion to do my best to uphold
the bylaws of BCMH. Understanding that board members
have a fiduciary responsibility to the people of the health
care area they serve, we must always put the health care of
the people above all personal desires or pressures. It is so
easy for people with personal agendas to want to get on the
board to “straighten things out” or with an “I’ll show them”
attitude. There are other avenues for that, but not as a board
member. When a person votes for a board member, he must
make sure he knows why that candidate wants to become
a board member. BCMH is a five-member publicly elected
board, so it takes only three votes for a quorum.
Bates County Memorial Hospital is the largest employer
in the county with around 290 employees and a budget of
$82,000,000.00. Our hospital pumps in over 11 million dollars of salary into our local economy each year. Most of
our equipment is the latest, state-of-art, that our patients can
rely on and our personnel keeps up to date on the latest techniques with a dedication to our patients that we can be very
proud of.
Bates County Memorial Hospital now has a medical staff
of 9 physicians and a consulting staff of over 60. Dr. Haynie
and Dr. Long have served our area for nearly fifty years each.
How reassuring it is to have a great group of doctors providing many kinds of services. Yes, there are some things that
rural community hospitals will never be able to offer, but I
will put BCMH up against any of similar size.
Wendell Harris, CEO, along with his staff, rounds out the
pieces that make the picture complete. Wendell has brought
to and given this community and hospital more than many
are aware of.
The primary reason for this letter is to encourage you, to
ask yourself to know why you are voting for the person you
are voting for; to make sure you can trust them with YOUR
vote as a trustee of the Bates County Memorial Hospital.
Again, “Thank you” for this tremendous journey; it has
been one I have been proud to take. Sincerely – Bill Perkey.
Marilyn Entrikin talked
to granddaughter Ashley Entrikin Monday night. She has
less than a month left in her
training program at Lackland
AFB. She said it’s been in-
teresting. She’s in a barracks
with 46 other troops and
she is the only female. Well
grandma Marilyn nearly
dropped her teeth in the floor
when she heard that Ashley
told grandma “It’s o.k., I out
rank them.
Edith DeTienne’s daughter Sally McDaniels came
Cottey music department
hosting two concerts
Nevada, Mo. • The Cottey College Department of Music
will present two special concerts.
On Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m., a “Winds and Pipes” concert
in the Cottey Chapel. On Tuesday, April 8, the department
will host “An Evening of Jazz” at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium.
The “Wind and Pipes” concert will feature Peggy Graves
on the pipe organ. She is the organist at the First Methodist
Church in Nevada. The Cottey Wind Ensemble is under the
direction of Gary Johnson.
“An Evening of Jazz” will include the Nevada Middle
School and the High School Jazz Bands under the direction
of Tom Meyer, and the Cottey Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Gary Johnson.
Both concerts are free and open to the public.
The Chapel is on the south side of Austin Boulevard between Reeves and Robertson Halls. Parking is available in the
lot immediately south of Robertson Hall. The lot is accessible
off of Tower Street. The circle drive in front of the Chapel
is for loading and unloading only. The Auditorium is in the
Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts on the northeast
corner of Austin and Tower streets in Nevada.
For more information call the Office of Public Information
at 417-667-8181, ext. 2140.
Fond farewell for Ron Nissen
Mail delivery Friday morning out of the Butler Post Office might have been a few minutes later than usual—but
for a special reason. Ron Nissen, City 1 carrier, made his last rounds before retiring from 34 years in government
service (29 years with Postal Service, five years in the military). Nissen, surrounded by members of his family, coworkers and postal officials, including Butler Postmaster Julie Mader, was recognized for his long and dedicated
career. Co-workers presented him with a meat smoker and Dave A. Teegarden, President of Kansas City National
Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 30, and vice-president Melvin R. Moore Jr., presented Nissen with a gold
watch. Nissen is pictured with Postmaster Mader (right) and his family (from left); his mother, Esther Nissen;
daughter Julia Barber with little Libby; his wife, Gay; and son, Jimmy.—Staff photo.
for one week to visit. While
there Sally and her sister
Debbie DeTienne friend Linda Cottrill and Edith went
on a three hour Champagne
Brunch Cruise on an Ocean
liner. On the cruise they saw
sea lions and lots and lots of
birds. Many people went on
the cruise. Later in the week
the ladies went to a live theatre play.
Marilyn Entrikin went
to an auction Saturday at
Horton. At Lee and Shirley
Zehr’s sale she got a pretty
floor lamp. She saw some really nice things sell. She got
an early start Monday morning. She went to Burger King
to play bingo.
Doug Wingate from Nevada stopped by this week to
see Tex McKinley. Doug said
he wasn’t feeling too good.
Earlier in the week he had
eaten something that didn’t
agree with him.
Jim and Peggy Entrikin
went to California on Good
Friday to spend Easter with
their son Andy. They came
home on Monday. While
there they went to church
with Josh and Melissa Entrikin and baby Jerret on
Easter.
Marilyn Entrikin was talking to her son Chris and his
wife Kyla were babysitting
with their grand-dog. Their
Hotel has new horse-drawn
bus to meet incoming trains
Historical
Happenings
Eddie Herrman
■ April 4
1888, Ross Ackers is killed While trying
to climb aboard a moving southbound
train, between Crescent Hill and Adrian.
A farm hand, he had received his week’s
salary and was headed for Adrian for
supplies for his family.
1978, In today’s City of Butler election,
winners are: Councilmen ward 1, Randy
Winburn; ward 2 Rick Borum; ward 3
Lynn Fuller; and in ward 4 Ron Weiss.
Police judge Wilbur Nichols; Assessor
Jean Spears; tax collector Eddie Herrman; treasurer Clifford Clark; city attorney Ralph Smith.
■ April 5
1911, Delegates from all of the Modern
Woodmen of America in Bates County
assembly in Butler for the encampment
at the fairgrounds east of the courthouse
several blocks..
1932, William Talent resigns as Superintendent of the Butler Schools, effective
at the end of the school year.
■ April 6
1905, “The Vinegar Man” and his amateur troupe perform at the Butler Opera
House..
1972, Hugh Arant, administrator of the
Bates County Memorial Hospital takes
over as president of the Butler Chamber
of Commerce, from outgoing Barney
Zellmer, at the annual banquet. Other officer are: 1st VP Bill Fisher; 2nd VP Jim
Catron; Sec. C.A. Moore; and Treasurer
is Robert Steinbeck.
■ April 7
1905, D.A. Brandon resigns from the
Butler light plant crew to be in charge of
construction of an ice plant in Cleveland,
Ohio.
1944, Mrs. Leland Sturgeon of Passaic
is bitten by a mongrel dog on the Butler
Square. Her doctor advises her to take the
Pasteur Treatment. There are too many
homeless dogs on Butler streets.
■ April 8
1907, A heavy frost damages most of the
fruit trees in Bates County.
1949, Dale Ensor, who was injured last
week by a fall from a horse, is taken home
from the Butler Memorial Hospital.
■ April 9
1889, The Arlington House hotel now
has a handsome new horse drawn bus to
meet the trains at the Butler railroad station..
1948, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Rollins year
old child suffers serious burns when an
oil stove explodes at their home southwest of Hume.
■ April 10
1906, Missouri Governor Polk appoints
William Hardinger of Charlotte Township, west of Butler, as the Bates County
tax assessor to fill vacancies caused by a
recent Supreme Court ruling that township governments are illegal..
1944, Elmer Doran of the Pleasant Gap
community, southeast of Butler, dies at
age 65. He helped build the first telephone lines through the Indian territory
in Oklahoma.
Virginia Finley ends long career
The community of Hume
would like to express its
sympathy to the family of
Zelma Foote. Zelma was
a life long member of the
Hume community. She will
be missed by a host of family
and friends.
Jim and Wilma Coffman
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last week.
On Easter Sunday they enjoyed a drive through eastern
Kansas down into northern
Oklahoma. Their anniversary was on Friday, March
28, they enjoyed dinner at El
Charro’s in Butler with some
of their grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Those
who attended to help Jim
and Wilma celebrate were:
Mike Coffman, Tyler, Trevor
and friend, Shauna; Julie and
Josh Novoveskey, Dillon and
Bailey; and Amanda Jackson,
Peyton and Braedon. They
all enjoyed a wonderful evening. Happy Anniversary to
Jim and Wilma.
Virginia Finley is finally
retiring after 45 years working for the funeral home in
Hume. March 31 was Virgin-
ia’s last day of work and on but she will only be a phone
April 1 she moved to Butler. call away. We wish her the
We will all miss having Vir- best in her new adventure.
ginia and her wisdom near,
Hume R-8 school menus
Monday, April 7: Breakfast: Cereal, juice, milk, breakfast pizza.
Lunch: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, hot roll, fruit,
milk.
Tuesday, April 8: Breakfast: Cereal, juice, milk, breakfast pocket. Lunch: Chicken, fajitas, salad, cheesy potatoes, fruit, milk.
Wednesday, April 9: Breakfast: Cereal, juice, milk, toast. Lunch:
Pizza, salad, corn, fruit, milk.
Thursday, April 10: Breakfast: Cereal, juice, milk, sausage, egg.
Lunch: Tacos, salad, refried beans, fruit, milk.
Friday, April 11: Breakfast: Cereal, juice, milk, toast. Lunch:
Roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, fruit, hot roll, milk.
I am a candidate for council representative
for Ward 2 of City of Butler in
the upcoming April 8 election.
One of the greater needs is for
more industry and jobs in our
area. We have one building
available and several lots in our
Industrial Park and would like
to see them in use.
We have made many
improvements to our parks and
streets but there is always more
to do to keep up. Working
together we can improve our
Marvel
community.
Walker
Thanks for your support,
it is greatly appreciated and
look forward to serving you. Paid for by Candidate