Back in the soft helmet days...
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It was the Butler Bears vs the Adrian Blackhawks in November, 1948 (pg. 2)
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f God had to give women wrinkles, He might at least have put them on the soles of her feet.—Ninon de Lenclos
Arson fire scare under investigation Could have been a major disaster The news-Xpress
A thorough investigation is in progress by the Butler fire and police departments surrounding a fire of suspicious nature in the alley behind the west side of the Butler Square Saturday night. “We are following up on several leads,” Police Chief Jim Garnett said Tuesday. Fire Chief Jim Henry reports the department was dispatched at 8:25 to the neighborhood of West Ohio and Havannah Streets of smoke seen in the area of the Ohio Street United Methodist Church. While en route, it was advised that the fire was thought to be located at the Caskey Law Firm office on the west side of the Square. At that time the Adrian Fire Department responded under the automatic mutual aid agreement and Butler Assistant Fire Chief also requested a ladder truck from the Harrisonville Fire Department. It was soon determined the fireʼs point of origin was pinpointed to a 9 by 15-foot brick storage building at the rear of the Missouri Farm Loan office on the west side of the Square. “The building was well involved with flames lapping up onto the side of the rear of the Butler Healthmart Pharmacy” (next door north of Missouri Farm Loan) Henry said. At that juncture the fire was extin-
guished and the Harrisonville unit call-out was cancelled. Crews checked buildings surrounding the area or origin for any possible extension of the fire and deployed ventilation fans to clear light smoke from the pharmacy. Henry said the Missouri Farm Loan office sustained heavy damage to the roof area. Both businesses, however, were able to open as usual Monday morning. The situation was declared under control at 10:13 p.m. with units remaining on the scene until 10:59 p.m. Missouri Farm Loan owners, brothers Randy Pitts and Steve Pitts were concerned yet relieved and thankful over the circumstances. Randy Pitts said they understand a man who turned north off of Dakota Street into the alley to connect with the mail drop box a block north observed the smoke and flames and called in the alarm. “Thank God for this alert citizen,” Randy Pitts said, “otherwise with a little more time unnoticed this fire could have spread and turned into a major disaster along the west side of the Square.” Steve Pitts said the storage building has been the repeated target of vandals for some time. “They kept kicking the door open to the *SEE PAGE 3
POINT OF ORIGIN—Brothers Randy Pitts (left) and Steve Pitts at the scene of the arson fire Saturday night, a 9 by 15-foot storage building back of their Missouri Farm Loan office on the west side of the Square.—Staff photo.
Seems like old times....
Part of the crowd that was gathering in the gym of the former Butler High School early Wednesday afternoon to join in the celebration of the 110th annual reunion of the Bates County Old Settlers Society. President Zella Doane said an exciting program was in store, including contests, musical entertainment a speaker, alot of reminiscing and awarding of prizes.—Staff photo.
Drugs, stolen property found in rural Adrian Aug. 23, officers with the Bates County Sheriffʼs Office served a search warrant in rural Adrian which was issued after detectives from Cass and Bates counties received information of alleged stolen property stored at the residence. Detective Eric Maus said officers located two subjects inside the residence who were taken into custody. After the residence was cleared, Bates County K9 handler Deputy Mike
■ COMPLETE BBQ SCHEDULE IN THIS WEEK’S XCHANGER
All this...and Elvis II The news-Xpress
Thereʼll be a lot more “cooking” at the fairgrounds next week than beef, pork and other on-the-grill delacicies. Sponsors of the sec-
Elvis II
ond annual Bates County Country Mart BBQ State Championship and Fall Festival have lined up a plethora of special, out of the ordinary attractions throughout the event to keep attendees of all ages hopping and clamoring for more. Dates are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 78-9. Reportedly there are over 30 cookers lined up along with about 20 crafters and vendors. Officials are pumped up over the 3-hour show scheduled for Friday at 8 p.m. by Elvis II and his live band and back-up singers out of Kansas City. The impersonator of the Rock & Roll legend Elvis Presley
goes only by “Elvis II.” He is a well known face around the KC area. CBS interviewed him the day they aired the Elvis made for TV movie. He has sang with Mike Thompson who is the chief meteorologist for Fox 4 News in Kansas City; he has done commercials and promotional advertising for various companies; has been a musician most of his life. Not only does he sing, but he plays guitar and piano as well. His “Tribute to the King” concert will be staged in the parking lot next to the Youth Building on the fairgrounds. ★★★ But the excitement
Bohannon and K-9 “AJ” searched the house and located methamphetamines. Deputies also recovered merchandise allegedly stolen from Cass and Bates counties and also located an inactive meth lab and chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamines, all of which were in a storage shed in the back yard. In a burn barrel officers also found copper wiring believed to have been stolen. Twenty-seven-year-old Jedediah T. Smith and 22year-old Linsey C. Dewitt were arrested and charged with possession of stolen property, possession of meth and chemicals with the intent to manufacture.
Jedediah Smith
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doesnʼt end there. The almost non-stop schedule of events will feature several new additions this year. Highlights include:
Friday Parade, sponsored by Downtown Association and Optimist Club, which should arrive on the Square about 5 p.m. Included in the procession will be Elvis II; barbecue contestants; Butler P.D. drug-tracking dog; queen and princess candidates; honorary parade marshals (two students chosen from a coloring contest) parade grand marshal, Rocky Pasantino, owner of Country •SEE PAGE 3
Linsey Dewitt
■ Area schools
By the numbers The news-Xpress
Classes have resumed to full-time schedule for schools in the area and the news-Xpress, with the cooperation of various officials, presents its annual enrollment numbers for the first week: Adrian: K-6 378; 7-12 grades 339—total 717. Archie: K-6 312; 7-12 336 - total 648. Appleton City: K-5 135; 6-8 grades 81; 9-12 grades 144—total 360. Ballard: K-6 75; 7-12 grades 61—total 136. Butler: K-6 543; 7-12 grades 511—total 1,054. Drexel: K-6 156; 7-12 grades 144—total 300. Hume: Elementary and pre-school 79; high school 76—total 155. Hudson R-9:—total 61. Montrose: K-6 38; 7-12 grades 47—total 85. Miami: K-6 123; 7-12 grades 113—total 236. Rich Hill: K-6 203; 7-12 grades 197—total 400.
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‘Radio Days’ at museum
Views from the past...
Bates County Historical Society presents “Radio Days” at the Bates County Museum on Elks Drive, Saturday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Old time radio programs and displays. There is a charge. Call 660679-0134 for details.
No driver exams
The Missouri Highway Patrol reminds the public that driver examinations stations throughout the state will be closed for the upcoming holiday Monday, Sept. 3 Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 4.
Tailgating at Miami R-1
Miami CTA (Community Teachers Association) is going to kick off the Eagles football season by sponsoring a tailgating party before the first home game on Friday, Sept. 7. Serving will start at 5:30. Cost is $6 per plate. Sandwiches, chips, beans, slaw, dessert and drink will be served.
Job Fair announcement
Encore Staffing Job Fair Saturday, Sept. 8 staffing Cass County jobs, 9 to 3 at Harrisonville Family Center. 816322-8367.
Prayer and Praise
The Prayer and Praise group will meet at 9:15 Thursday, Sept. 13 at the home of Margaret Cook, 603 South Olive St., Butler. Melinda Elmer will present the lesson. All ladies are invited.
St. Clair County Picnic
The 93rd annual St. Clair County Picnic will be held Sept. 23 at the Boy Scout building, corner 13 A&C Highway, Lowry City, Mo. Any residents, former residents or descendants of residents are invited for dinner and visiting. Bring a covered dish, dinner will begin between 12:30-1 p.m. Drinks will be furnished. For further information contact President Barbara (Wilcox) McKee 816773-6503 (cell 660-441-7253) or Betty Tanquary 816761-5917.
16th annual Papinville Picnic September 22 By Beverly Sullins Association President
Papinville, at the southeastern tip of Bates County, is making ready for the 16th annual picnic on Saturday, Sept. 22. This year will also mark Papinvilleʼs 160th birthday. The following activities are being planned: •Live music by Midwestern Music Makers and Singers. •Dale Blevins of Independence, Mo., historical talk. •Wagon rides by Don Pippin, Monty Camerer and friends. •50/50 drawing plus; meaning first ticket drawn will get half of the proceeds taken in and several other prizes will be drawn for the same tickets; must be present to win this drawing. •Shop the yard sale throughout the day. •Bingo with prizes. •Pop, ice cream and floats will be available. •Games for children. •New display and information will be given to those going through the museum. •An antique toy display will be set up; if you have a toy that you would like to add to the display, just for the day, we invite you to bring it. If you do not want to display the toy we would love for you to bring it and have your picture taken with it to be put with the display. The following remains the same as in years past: Freewill offering taken for the buffet meal of brisket, beans, potato salad, slaw, bread, drink and dessert. If you are unable to go through the line for your meal you may let Phyllis Stewart know and you will be taken care of. Bring your lawn chairs and if you would like a dessert for the dessert table in a disposable pan. Handicap parking will be on the museum grounds. Others may park across the street or on the right hand side of the street only so as to leave room for the wagon rides. Other surprise events may happen so come and enjoy the fun. Time Schedule 1:00—Activities begin. 1:00 and throughout the day—yard sale and wagon rides. 2:00-3:30—Live music. 3:30-4:30—Bingo with prizes. 4:30—historical talk. 4:30-5:30—Live music. 5:30—Meal. 6:30-50/50 Plus drawing (must be present to win). Members of the organization want to report that we have put up new handicap parking signs south of the museum. We have also contracted to have the interior of the school building restored. This project will be started in October. Please mark your calendars and plan to come and take part in all the above planned activities. We are looking forward to visiting with old friends and we are always eager to make new friends. If you have never attended one of the picnics at Papinville make this the year to do so. For those who regularly attend we will always endeavor to add something new.
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Butler vs Adrian–revisited
This handbill program, courtesy of Howard Sherman of Butler, lists the rosters of the football teams from Butler High School and Adrian High School for a 1948 game played at the Thomas-Deaton Field in Butler. Many names on both sides of the ledger are familiar to this area. For instance, Sherman, a junior that year, played at right guard for the Bears. Bob Beard, Adrian, was listed at right halfback. Presumably both teams ran out of the single wing formation. Adrian’s coach was Lloyd McFerren, Beard recalls. Beard added that 1950 was the first year Adrian High School published a yearbook. In the sports section was reported Butler defeating Adrian 33-13. Fast-forward to 2007, Adrian will be hosting Butler this Friday night in the season opener on Adrian High School’s new field just east of town. A note from last week’s photo: The names of two students at Cornland were not included in the information accompanying the photo. They were Wilma J. McDaniel and Eugene Morrison.
■ EDITORʼS 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 R-5 board conducts tax hearing From the office of the Superintendent
The Butler R-5 Board of Education met on Monday, Aug. 27, to hold its annual tax rate hearing. There were no concerns from the public. The board approved an operating tax levy of $3.4917, a debt service tax levy of $.61, for a total levy of $4.1017. The assessed valuation that was reported by the County Clerks Office was $69,650,126 which was an increase of $1,212,595 over the previous year, due to reassessment which happens every two years. The tax rate ceiling for the Butler RV School District decreased from $3.4992 to $3.4917, which was also due to the increase in reassessment for the district. The debt service levy was set at $.61 which is less than the $.6256 as suggested by the financial advisor at the time of setting up the bond payment schedule at the beginning of the bond issue. The reason for using the lesser amount has to do with the increase in assessed valuation for 2007-2008 that was higher than was predicted in 2006-2007 by the financial advisor. The board made the decision to use the $.61 as a way to provide enough tax collection to meet the districtʼs obligation to pay off the bonds, have the fund balance build a little to meet future shortfalls, and to give the local tax payers some
relief in paying taxes by approving a smaller tax rate than was suggested by the financial advisor. In other business, the board approved a bid from Bi-State to replace the roofs on the high school auditorium and music building for $113,520. The board approved the purchase of a new copy machine for the central office from Copy Products, Inc., for a total of $3,119. The board approved the employment of Johnny Teeman to be the new high school golf coach, Jim Hunter to be the high school junior varsity boys basketball coach, and Shannon Gepford to be a junior high boys basketball coach. The board approved a revision in the districtʼs heat policy by modifying the policy to say that the there would be an early dismissal of classes on days that the heat index would reach 95 degrees or higher and if the air conditioning was not working at any of the district school buildings. The board approved the request from the Butler Youth Football League on the use of the high school football field during the upcoming youth football season. The board approved the adding of an aide position at the elementary school to help with lunch duty and other duties assigned. The board approved a policy prohibiting the use of recording devices
during Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings. The board discussed the issue of the use of alcohol based hand sanitizers in school. It was determined that the benefits of using the alcohol based hand sanitizer to decrease the spread of disease in school far outweighed the benefits of not using the
alcohol based hand sanitizer. Teachers and administrators would be closely supervising the use of the hand sanitizer. The next meeting of the Butler R-5 School Board will be the regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 13, with open session to begin at 8 p.m., in the high school boardroom.
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Opening day at R-5 jr-sr. high school
•Arson fire near Square FROM FRONT PAGE
place where we pretty well emptied everything out and removed the door.” Both stated all that was stored in the building Saturday night was a metal desk, three light fixtures and a small quantity of asbestos ceiling tile. “Looks to me like they really had to work hard to get the fire going as the buildingʼs contents were not what youʼd call something that would ignite easily,” Steve Pitts said. It is theorized trash from a dumpster in
the alley was carried into the structure to set off a large volume of flames. The news-Xpress learned the rooftops of several buildings on the west side of the Square have been frequented by vandals who jump from building to building—particularly near the middle toward the south end—causing weak spots that result in leakage during heavy rains.
•...and Elvis III FROM FRONT PAGE
Blunt wants emails and electronic IDs of sexual predators added to sex offender registry
nies and royalty coronation will be center stage. At 6, the Hillbilly Hookʼn Pull Mini Rod tractor pull. Also starting at 6 will be a return of the exciting Moto- cross races which gained a large following at the Bates County Fair in July. It is reported the number one and Saturday number two motocross racers in the state St. Charles • Gov. Matt Blunt is supporting a new initiative that would require sex ofwill be competing. 10 a.m.: Connie Whiteʼs School of Dance fenders to register their email addresses and electronic identities with law enforcement to From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. a live performance keep our children safe from sexual predators. Blunt announced his support for tough new review. is scheduled by “Renegade.” 11 to noon: The Osage Valley Vigilanties protections against sex offenders and for beefing up the sex offender registry to include Tumbleweed Town production which will email addresses and electronic identities. Both provisions will be included in a proposed Sunday also appear from 2 to 3 and 5 to 6. This law Rep. Tom Dempsey will sponsor next session. Event planners are pleased to report 100 rolicking group has presented its western “We must continue to fight to keep our children safe from sexual predators,” Gov. Blunt cars and 100 motorcycles are expected for said. “I am committed to combating devious criminals who use the Internet to attack Mistheme show in Butler several times with rave response from huge crowds of fans. the Sunday DARE car and bike show. souriʼs children and will again support tough legislation to stop sexual predators and create From noon to 2 p.m., live performances Likewise, the newly added “Poker Run” harsher punishments for those who commit horrific acts against our young children. I apby “Step 7” and “Souled Out.” (bike groups sponsored) will attract a lot plaud Rep. Tom Dempsey for offering this important legislation to help in the fight against of interest. At 4 p.m. the barbecue award ceremosex offenders.” Rep. Dempseyʼs proposal requires convicted sex offenders to submit their email addresses, Instant Messaging names, and any other electronic identifiers to the sex offender registry. The information would then be available to the public – including parents, as well as Internet service providers, Instant Messaging companies, and social networking sites. Registered sex offenders will only be allowed to use email addresses or other Internet based FROM FRONT PAGE identifiers that they provide to the sex offender registry. Violations will be treated the same Deputies from Cass and as violations of other sex offender registry requirements, with the severity of punishment Bates counties are follow- relating to the severity of the sex offenderʼs underlying conviction. ing up on leads regarding the In addition the proposed legislation will give prosecutors another tool to stop Internet stolen property and the theft predators. It will create the crime of Age Misrepresentation with Intent to Solicit a Minor. of copper, Maus said. The penalty for preying on young victims will be a class D felony, punishable by up to four years in prison, with even stronger penalties for repeat offenders. Marijuana Found “As a father of three children, one being a teenager, what goes on the Internet is of grave in Butler Residence concern to me personally,” Rep. Tom Dempsey said. “Many Missouri children spend a Aug. 24 Detective Maus great deal of their time on the Internet and this legislation will add information to our sex reports the sheriffʼs office •SEE PAGE 8 received a complaint from a citizen in Butler reporting alleged illegal drug activity at year-old Thomas Simms 606 West Adams St., lot No. Mike Bohannon and K-9 drug dog located marijuana were issued citations for posinside the residence. “AJ” responded to the Adams 7. As a result, 33-year-old session of less than 35 grams Deputy Aaron Watten- Street address and a consent Anthony Adams and 22- of marijuana. to search was obtained. The bach, K-9 handler deputy Inactive meth lab found Mart; along with other entries of varied descriptions. All are invited to participate— clubs, civic organizations, individuals, vehicles, marchers, and music groups. (Call 660-679-5445 or 660-679-3364 for entry information). 5:45-6:45: Alpha Rho baby contest.
•Drugs, stolen goods found
Residence in rural Adrian where search warrant was served.
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SOCIAL SCENE/PEOPLE
Engagements... ■ Following are recipe selections from the “Rescue Me” Cookbook, published as a fund-raiser in 1992 by the Our Old High citizens group that spearheaded the renovation of the gymnasium in the former Butler High School building. **** SPAGHETTI PIE ■ Jan Craft 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 c. chopped onion 1/4 c. green pepper 1 8 oz. can tomatoes undrained 1 6 oz. can tomato paste 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese 1 tsp. salt 2 tbs. butter 1/3 c. parmesan cheese 2 well beaten eggs 6 oz. long spaghetti 1 c. cottage cheese 1 tsp. dried oregano Brown ground beef, onion and green pepper. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano and garlic salt. Simmer. Cook 6 oz. long spaghetti, drain and add butter, parmesan cheese and eggs. Form spaghetti mixture in well greased 10 inch pie pan to resemble crust. Spread 1 c. cottage cheese over spaghetti. Fill pie with tomato/meat mixture. Bake uncovered 2025 minutes in 350˚ oven. Sprinkle with 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese and bake 5 min. longer. Let set a few minutes out of oven before cutting to hold shape. **** CORNBREAD SALAD ■ Maxine Young 1 8 1/2 oz. pkg. cornbread mix 1 egg 1/3 c. milk 1 green pepper, chopped 1 med. onion, chopped (sweet is best)
9 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1/2 c. chopped sweet pickles 1 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. sweet pickle juice Combine cornbread mix, milk and egg. Stir well. Spoon into a greased 8” square pan. Bake at 400˚ for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool and crumble. Set aside. Combine tomatoes, green pepper, onion, pickles and bacon. Toss gently. Combine mayonnaise and pickle juice. Stir well and set aside. Layer half each of cornbread, tomato mixture and mayonnaise mixture in large glass bowl. Repeat layers. Cover and chill 2 hours. **** COMPANY POTATOES ■ Myrna Lynn Submitted by Jennie Umstattd
1 1/2 lb. frozen has browns or tator tots 1 c. shredded cheese 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 chopped onion 1/4 c. oleo 1 c. sour cream 1/2 c. milk salt & pepper to taste Heat oleo, soup, onion, sour cream, cheese, milk, salt and pepper in sauce pan. Spread potatoes evenly in flat baking dish, pour heated mixture over potatoes. Mix slightly. Spread crushed corn flakes
over this. Dot with butter. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes in 350˚ oven. **** MICROWAVE HOT FUDGE SAUCE ■ Dana Bridges Melt 1 c. real semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 c. butter Add 2 c. powdered sugar 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar 1 1/2 c. evaporated milk Cook on high power until boiling. Reduce to 70% power & boil for several minutes. (Maybe 10 minutes). When thick & creamy add 1 tsp. vanilla & cool. Heat desired portion and pour over ice cream. **** BLACK WALNUT RAISIN PIE ■ Delores Wheatley 2 c. raisin 1 c. brown sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vinegar 1/2 c. black walnuts 1 1/2 c. cold water 1 1/2 tbs. cornstarch 1 tsp. butter 1 tsp. vanilla Cover raisins with cold water. Add cornstarch, salt to the brown sugar, add to the raisin mixture. Cook until thick. Cool. Add butter, vanilla and vinegar. Add black walnuts. Pour into baked pie shell. Top with whipped cream (do not use artificial topping). This is a family favorite. My mother, Mr. Frank (Nina Zeckel) served this pie on holidays and special occasions. **** GLASS CLEANER ■ Lorraine Kershner 1/2 c. ammonia 1 tsp. dishwashing detergent 1 pint rubbing alcohol Add ingredients plus enough water to make 1 gallon.
Around Bates County...
•Reports of social gatherings, club meetings, events of interest Mingo Club notes for July, August The August meeting of the Mingo Homemakers was called to order by President Murldene Wyatt at 1. Devotion was given by Wanda Wainscott. She read Colossians 1:1-24 from the New Living Bible. Pledge to flag
Pastor Fred Schmidt
St. Matthew Lutherans name interim pastor St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Butler announces that Pastor Fred Schmidt has assumed the position of interim pastor, Schmidt and his wife, Pastor Kris Dietzen, make their home in Olathe, Kan., where she serves as pastor of St. Markʼs Lutheran Church. They came to Olathe from Cambridge, Ill., a town of 2,200 about 30 miles southeast of Rock Island, Ill. Pastor Schmidt grew up in Lincoln, Neb., attended the University of Nebraska and the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. He has been an ordained minister since 1975. He has served parishes in Illinois and Nebraska and has specialized in interim ministry since 2003. For the immediate future, he will be in Butler Tuesdays, late morning, through Thursday, mid-afteroon and of course, Sunday mornings. In the fall he will be teaching the adult Sunday school class. His office hours: Tuesdays 3-5 p.m.; Wednesdays 3-5 p.m.; Thursdays 9-11 a.m. It is always best to phone ahead. “I look forward to meeting you and working together in the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” he said. “Thanks for the big welcome and for your prayers. God bless you all. See you in church.”
was led by Wanda Wainscott. Diane Wram led us in singing “In My Heart There Rings a Melody”. Seven members answered roll call and one guest, Mary Jane Graham. Secretary report given by Etta Sue Fairman. Treasurerʼs report given. Approved new business, we decided to go to the Old Cedar Inn on Sept. 19 at 11. Motion was made by Wanda to go eat at Garden City, seconded by Pat. Program was given by Murldene Wyatt, titled, Grandmaʼs cures. Gifts were opened by hostess. Diane made a motion to adjourn, second by Maxine Brown. Meeting adjourned at 2. Our game leader Pat played several games of Bingo. Wanda served cherry cheese cake and peach tea. It was very tasty. We said the club prayer before adjourning. July Meeting The Mingo Club meeting was in Garden City. We went to Terry Claunchʼs home for lunch at 12:30. It was a delicious meal. There were five members present. The meeting was called to order by Murldene Wyatt at 1. Pledge was said and we sang a song. Secretary report was given. Treasurerʼs report was given by Avis Lee. No old business. New business we decided to go to the Farm Show and eat out in September. We were to go to the antique store but postponed it until another time. Terry showed us around her new home which was very nice. We then dismissed with the club prayer and visited. Had a good time–Reported by Etta Sue Fairman.
Modern Daze goes Hawaiian for August Modern Daze club met at the home of Kay Conley as hostess and Candace Sutton as co-hostess. A Hawaiian theme with everyone receiving a bag and flowers for their house as they arrived for a salad supper. Pot luck was enjoyed by all. First meeting from the summer break, 13 people were able to attend. Lots of visiting was had by all. Meeting lead by Stacy McCrary. Roll call, tell a joke-some really good ones. Meeting discussed barbecue cook off booth Sept.
8. Everyone to bring a pie, sell by slices, money to go to children center. In October we will help with the Food Pantry, September meeting at Betty Arneyʼs home. Roll call will be what you played at recess. Project for September is to bring school supplies. Great group of ladies always helping other.– Reported.
Double Branch bake sale at BBQ Sept. 8 The Double Branch Christian Church Ladies Aid Society met Thursday, Aug. 23 at noon at the church fellowship hall with 14 members and two guests. Hostesses were Beverly Sullins
and Judy Arnold. Brother Bill Perkey gave thanks for the delicious dinner of fried chicken and catfish. Prayers were said for all those in need and we sent get well cards to everyone on our list. Roll call was our favorite garden vegetable. Beverly crocheted teapot magnets for everyone and gave the lesson on worrying. As a fundraiser, we are going to sell baked goods at the barbecue contest at the Butler fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. Please bring your baked items for us to sell to the church either Friday evening or Saturday morning before 8:15 a.m., or take them to our booth at the fairgrounds after 8:45 a.m. Saturday. Bring scissors to the next meeting on Sept. 27 at noon, where we will be making things for the salad supper in October.–Susie Hess, reporter.
Parker-Anderson wedding September 15
Keith and Marilyn Parker of Hume, Mo., announce the impending marriage of their son, Donald Parker Jr., to Brooke Anderson, daughter of Robert and Cindy Clark of Overland Park, Kan., and John and Linda Anderson of Lenexa, Kan. Donald is employed by Union Pacific Railroad in Kansas City and Brooke is employed at Cener Corporation in North Kansas City. They will be married Sept. 15, 2007 at First Presbyterian Church in Independence, Mo. After a honeymoon trip to Scottsdale, Ariz., they will reside in Merriam, Kan.
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Bundles of Joy!
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Jackson David Kash
Jeff and Shannon (Mayes) Kash of Archie, Mo., proudly announce the birth of their son, Jackson David Kash at 2:36 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007 at St. Lukeʼs East Hospital, Leeʼs Summit, Mo. He weighed 8 pounds, 7-3/4 ounces and measured 22-1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Jim and Ginger Filtingberger, Adrian, Mo., Peggy Walley, Amsterdam, Mo., and the late Dennis Kash. Great-grandparents are Ted and Nina Hockett, Amsterdam, Mo., and Darlene Adrian, Mo., Wilma Walley, and Harry Stover, Butler, Mo.
Suggest cards for Judy Sieleman The Ballard area received a nice rain Friday night, with amounts ranging from 1 to 2 inches along with cooler temperatures. Judy (Courtney) Sieleman has been fighting cancer for a while. We thought you might like to send her a card. Her address is Royal Terrance, Room 310, 201 E. Flaming Drive, Olathe, Kan. 66061. There is also a website where you can learn more of her condition. www.caringbridge.com. George and Eloise Radford are both presently in the Butler hospital. Bill Meade had an emergency appendectomy Tuesday at Butler and is doing well. My nephew, Gene Schrock of Topeka suffered a stroke on his 78th birthday Aug. 5. He is improving, but very slowly. Many of his growing up years were spent in and around Amoret. Please keep all these folks in your prayers. Also Dennis Radford, whose stepfather passed away recently. Elida Slattery of Butler celebrated her 75th birthday Saturday with a big family dinner. Then friends came in to visit at 3. Will and Boyd Engelhardt participated in the Mud Run at Urich Saturday night. Boyd came home with a 2nd place trophy and a grin that wouldnʼt end.
Virginia Moore hosted a card party Saturday night. Several from Ballard attended the wedding reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Montrose Saturday night for Betty Hillʼs son and daughter-in-law, Kurtis and Jennifer Jones. Beverly Herrmann, Jennie Umstattd, Elaine Engelhardt, Misty Wainscott, Donna and Wilbur Schmoll and Kenneth and Anna Lou Engelhardt were a part of those enjoying “Oklahoma” at the dinner Theater Wednesday. John Siebeneck, Will Engelhardt, Andy Hon, Danny and Richie Eidson were some of the Ballardites making up terms in the golf tournament at Archie Sunday. Other players included some former Ballardites. Casey Eidson, Brian Hill, Jason Fairman, Brandon Plunkett and Troy Engelhardt. Ryan and Carolyn Rowland made a recent trip to Kansas when his aunt passed away. Steve and Elaine Engelhardt visited with his parents, Kenneth and Anna Lou, Sunday and continued their game of Canasta. The gals came out ahead. The Ballard Feed Store furnished a meal for customers and friends Tuesday evening at the school. Brooki Roberts visited with grandmother, Jennie Umstattd, and other relatives last week. Kenneth and Anna Lou Engelhardt enjoyed supper Tuesday evening with Barba-
ra (their daughter) and David Wainwright to help grandson Chris celebrate his birthday. Zack Meade and children visited Sunday with his Dad, John Meade and family, and enjoyed fishing. Boyd Engelhardt ate lunch Sunday with his parents, Steve and Elaine. A big thank you to my kids, who have been so helpful since Iʼve been under the weather for a few days.
Melvin and Etta Sue Fairman visited with Max Staley. He was doing good. Also visited with Mr. Paul Brink and wife. It was good to see them. Marjorie Umstattd, Jennie Umstattd, Ruby Johnson and Rosie Winscott went out for lunch together Sunday, then back to Rosieʼs together for cake and ice cream and a game of cards to celebrate Rubyʼs birthday.
I was at Wal-Mart last weekend and saw Scott Fox and his son Scottie. Little Scottie is 3 years old. He loves to look at the toys. Sometimes a box the toy comes in is more entertaining than the toy itself. Miss “Jamie” Sumner called me this week. She was telling me about a little baby kitten that was found at Country Mart grocery store in Butler, Jamie works there. The kitten was found outside, in the hot sun in a grocery cart. Being busy with school, sports and working she doesnʼt have time to take care of her. That was when our telephone rang.
Not only were we glad to get the telephone call but also the kitten. Hoping Priscilla didnʼt get too hot that day we have been giving her TLC. Thank you Jamie. Marilyn Entrikinʼs granddaughter, Ashley Entrikin and grandson Andy Entrikin graduated from boot camp at Parris Island, S. C. Their mother and father, Peggy and Jim Entrikin and brother Alec and three of their friends flew down Wednesday and brought them back Friday night after thirteen weeks of training. Alec was very impressed he got to swim in the ocean. They are home for ten days then off for combat training at Camp Lejune, North Carolina. They said most of basic training is fun.
Bea Farley, will be 99 on Thursday, August 30 She would love a birthday card sent to her: C/O WILLOW LANE NURSING CENTER 416 S. HIGH STREET, BUTLER, MO 64730
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efore I had kids I slept eight hours a night, ate my lunch sitting down and got my hair trimmed every six weeks. Before I had kids I didnʼt know the first thing about colic or Teletubbies or why you sometimes need 12 wipes to clean one babyʼs bottom. Now I have a three-year-old and a three-month-old and Iʼve become very knowledgeable about certain things. Forget all those things I learned in school; this is real-life. Here is my list of Things Iʼve Gotten Good at Since Becoming a Parent: • Multi-tasking. This ought to be an Olympic sport. Surely a parent would win the gold medal. These days I can give Joseph a bottle, make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for Kaelyn, clean up spilled juice, open the mail and restock the napkins all at the same time. Once I learn to juggle oranges, Iʼll be taking my act on the road. • Functioning on little sleep. Sleep is so overrated. Thatʼs why coffee was invented. College kids have nothing on me when it comes to pulling all-nighters. • Not caring what people think.
Tisha’s Topics Tisha Foley There was a time when I was selfconscious and constantly worried about what others thought of me. Now? Not so much. Hence my singing the theme song to Peep and the Big Wide World with Kaelyn in the grocery store last week. Obviously the people who stared donʼt have kids. • Worrying. Earlier this week I laid awake one night worrying about Kaelynʼs sudden tiredness over the past few days. I came up with 523 possible maladies and considered calling the doctor. A couple of days later the cause was revealed to be the common cold. Now sheʼs back to normal and Iʼve moved on to my next worry: how long babies can go between bowel movements before they spontaneously combust. • Putting my childrenʼs needs
first. This is mostly a good thing, except for times when I have a toothache and a toenail fungus, neither of which tends to away on its own. • Sharing too much information. See mention of toenail fungus above. • Wearing clothes more than once. I have enough laundry to wash these days. As long as my shirt doesnʼt have spit-up or SpaghettiOs on it, I can ˆ and will ˆ wear it again. • Getting stains out of clothes. See mention of SpagettiOs above. • Typing with one hand while holding a baby with the other. Like Iʼm doing right now. • Loving. Having children opened my heart a little more and made me a better person all around. This is just the short list, of course. The entire list of Things Iʼve Gotten Good at Since Becoming a Parent would fill this entire newspaper. ■ Editorʼs note: A column by Tisha Foley titled “The last hurrah of the summer of ʻ86” appeared on page 23 of the Sunday, Aug. 19 Kansas City Star Magazine.
A. H. Lewis reunion Aug. 12 The annual A. H. Lewis family reunion was held Aug. 12 at the Amsterdam Community Building in Amsterdam, Mo., with 71 signing in. Those attending were Eugene and Jean Thornbrugh, Vacaville, Calif; John, Mary Lou and Hannah Lawrence, Shreveport, La.; Tommy Pitts, Manning, S.C.; Bill Osborne, Augusta, Kan.; Jay and Beth Alloway, Manhattan, Kan.; Tami Alloway, Merriam, Kan.; Adella Birdwell, Overland Park, Kan.; Russell and Linda Jackson, Shawnee Mission, Kan.; Louis E. Lacy, LaCygne, Kan.; Eric and Debbie McDonald, Leawood, Kan.; Melody Metzger and Merry Joanne Guy, Larmar, Mo.; Albert and Rosotto Sublett, Columbia, Mo.; Mike and Earlene McAnaw, Sandra Steelman, Kansas City, Mo.; Bruce and Dawnn Patterson, Leeʼs Summit, Mo.; Vance and Meryline Kramer, Dolores Kramer, Doris Gus, Harrisonville, Mo.; Ione Berry, Larry and Judy White, Zella Doane, Russell Chandler, Chris,Connor and Lucas Bridges, Marian Barkley, Jack and Betty Lewis, Warren Lewis, Butler; Tim and Tyler Pitts, Amoret; Rick and Debbie Lacy, Roy, Angela, Megan, Rian and Zachary
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Missie Good, Mary E. Lewis, Amy Lewis, Chana Erickson, Mary E. Jackson, Carol and Kelsey Lewis, Amsterdam.–Reported.
McElwain reunion attracts crowd of 106 Relatives and friends gathered Sunday Aug. 5 at the Butler City Park. At 1 oʼclock the tables were filled with lots of delicious food. Val Gross gave the prayer. Afternoon visiting was fun along with lots of picture taking. Those there were: Gloria Tingler, Gary and Mary Beth Erickson, Michelle, Lyndsi and Holly Craft, Marsha and Piper Edgmon, Courtney Eckard, Ashley Edgmon, Katie Baugh, Jarrod McElwain, Helen McElwain, Leanne Erickson, Ben and Kori Sutton, Jason, Melonie, Zane and Grady Sutton, Vickie McElwain, Val Gross, Pauline Gross, Alice May Marchant, Danny and Connie Eidson and Austin Scott, Josh and Crystal Crump, Les and Judi Parsons, Steve Parsons and Sarah Graves, Pam and Rains Craft, Bill, Sharon and Dalton McElwain, Clayton McElwain, Jesse and Jacque Porter,
Glen and Linda McElwain, Lucille Nelson, Michael and Marissa McElwain, Christin Moran, Crystal and Avery Eldred, Jesse, Jamie, Kathryn and Claire McElwain, Johnna and Jake Hook, Candice, Madison, Caetlin and Gus Hook, Jerry McElwain, Kathy McElwain Manser, Kelly McElwain Jones, Joe and Jean Christopher, Chad Christopher, Debbie, Hillari, Bethanie and Gabrielle Cole, Kelly, DeAnn, Zachary and Lacy Craft, Howard and Sheri McElwain, Morrie and Terri McElwain, Clint, Mandy, Clinton, Michael and Meagan Nickerson, Randy and Warren McElwain, Paige Highley, Virginia McElwain, Myrna Hockensmith, Collin and Standa Colley, Cheryl Skaggs and Marc Hake, Randy Skaggs, Jody Jane, Jayden, Jarrett and Aubrey Boehler, David and Jeanne Holmes, Vernie and Barbara McElwain, Darren McElwain.–.
Engelhardt kin welcome cousin from Germany Family ties grew stronger as descendants of Herman and Bertha Gleess Engelhardt met at the Butler Senior Center Aug. 11 to welcome cousin Thomas Schubert, his wife Angela, and two children Alina and Simon from Altenholz, Germany. Thomas had not seen his Missouri cousins since 1992 when he and Angela had traveled to the United States on their honeymoon. It was time to become better acquainted with each other. At noon Gwen welcomed the group and many pictures were taken. Bill Engelhardt gave the blessing before the
buffet meal which was completed with a beautifully decorated cake welcoming the German cousins. Much memorabilia was displayed and viewed with enthusiasm and interest. Gwen Hill urged each person to share memories of Herman, Bertha, and their five children. Thomas had made an extended chart of the genealogy of the families and their connections. Much ef-
Catching up on the news with friends
Enjoyed visiting with an old friend from the postal service, Mary Barnhill, the other day. Boy, time sure flies by, but I enjoy hearing of new happenings around me and how they affect my friend lives, also. As we grow older we must keep communications open with our friends and help them if possible. I enjoy saying “hi” to the friends I have made here in Bates County. Kelly Lankin enjoyed seeding members of her family this last week while visiting. Also visited in Kansas and Nebraska and returned to her home her in Virginia. Itʼs awfully good go have her back with us. She really enjoyed herself. If you enjoy country music, come on in. The men of the Virginia Misson have been singing the old country hymns at special time for the last few weeks. “Iʼll Fly Away”, “Higher Ground”, “I Know the Lord Laid His Hands on Me.” And last week they sang “Dwelling in Beulah Land” for the special. Come on in and sing, pray and study with us. Special reading by Zelda Coleman, “positive thinking”; DiAnna Beatty, “comfort”; Ruthie Taylor, piano solo. Enjoyed talking to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Vogt and catchfort had gone into making this occasion one to be long remembered. Simon Schubert entertained the group with several musical numbers on the piano, displaying his expertise in music. This was greatly appreciated.
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Would like to express our sincere gratitude to Drs. Miller and Brewster, the BCMH nursing staff and ambulance crew, Heartland Hospice, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and all those who sent cards, calls, food, flowers, hospice donations, memorials, thoughts and prayers. We thank each one of you for the cares and concern you have shown our family during the loss of our precious mother, Cleda.
Thomas and Angela Schubert and children Alina and Simon of Germany, attendees at the Engelhardt reunion.—Submitted.
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Anniversaries...
Wheeler’s Celebrating 60 years Henry “Hank” and Leana (Droz) Wheeler of Butler, Mo., will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 2, with a family luncheon hosted by their children. The couple was married on Aug. 31, 1947, in Rich Hill, Mo. Hank, a WWII veteran, retired from Peabody Coal Company after 36 years of service. Leana retired as a nurse from Bates County Hospital and is currently employed part-time at Wal-Mart. Their children and spouses are: Sylvia (Rick) Newman, Mission Viejo, Calif.; Richard (Pat) Wheeler, Fort Scott, Kan.; Vicki (Craig) Elmore, Leawood, Kan.; and Doug (Donna) Wheeler, Fort Scott, Kan. They also have seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Route 3, Box 105, Butler, Mo. 64730.
ing upon family happenings since visiting last time. Also enjoyed visiting with Jeff Cox and his two cute little boys. Kids are quite a large part of your life. It was great to visit with them. I must say I am sorry, sometimes I donʼt realize who is standing near me, old age is getting to me. Anyway, I want to apologize to Susy and Chelsea Cumpton for not recognizing them as they passed by. I must be going blind. Quite a few new folks have move to Charlotte Township. Welcome! May you laugh “Just Because” and let your spirit fly. When you think of word “church” donʼt think of a building, think of the people inside. The supporters of the building, the members of the group are the church. The church is mobile to go out into the highway and byways. As Christ tells us to do. We must speak to them face to face and so we must be mobile. Sunday services of Virginia Mission Church 11 a.m., Sunday fellowship at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday evening is Bible study at 8 with choir at 9. Those present to enjoy the day were as follows: Elsie Engelhardt Jensen family; Bill and ruth Marr, Amoret; Alan Marr, Adrian; Wesley and Claudette Jensen, Butler; Eric and Meloni Jensen and children Kate, Cole, and Anna, Irvine, Calif.; Will Engelhardt family; Bill and Celia Engelardt, Broken Arrow, Okla.; Helen Hill, Butler; Alison Hill, Overland Park, Kan.; Gwen Hill, Odessa; Kenneth and Anna Lou Engelhardt, Adrian; Elaine Engelhardt, Butler; David, Barbara, Lisa and Chris Wainwright, Adrian; don and Mildred Ferguson, Kansas City; Ron and Debbie Ferguson, Leeʼs Summit; and the honored family Thomas, Angela, Alina, and Simon Schubet, Altenholz, Germany. While in Butler, the Schuberts were guests of Wesley and Claudette Jensen. They had spent the two weeks previously as guests of Eric, Meloni, Kate, Cole and Anna Jensen in Irvie, Calif.-Reported.
Childrenʼs time: How was school this week? Scripture, Psalms Chapter 25. Rev. Patʼs message. Prayer chain request for Chip and Vicki Myers, Frank Smith, Mary Barnhill, Larry Hartsell, Ron Kershner, Darlene, Zeldaʼs friend, Jill by Dwayne, Peggy by Beth, Cody by Patsy, Tiffany Elliott, Frank Jacobs, flood victims, Bob and Catherine Johnson, Jean-Zeldaʼs friend, Pat and Warren and family, lour youth, our armed forces, our leaders and our nation. Do you lack “unity” in your community? Let God back in. Stability is the mark of a mature Christian.
Awana-like year-round VBS Take two scoops of Biblebased learning-memorizing Scripture and applying it to life-top them with fun, highenergy games, and what do you have? Awana-one of the largest nondenominational childrenʼs and youth ministries in the world. Starting Sept. 5, the first Baptist Church of Butler will be serving up Awana clubs for youngsters from preschool through high school each Wednesday evening during the school year from 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Opening night will feature a giant banana split, for all registered clubbers to share. Registration for the four Awana clubs will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 5 at First Baptist Church, 300 N. Delaware. The clubs are: • Cubbies, for preschoolers at least three years old by Sept. 1. • Sparks, for boys and girls in kindergarten through second grade. • Truth & Training (T &T), for third-through sixthgraders • Trek, for junior and senior high students. The $25 registration fee covers due for the entire school year, including uniform and handbook. For more information, contact the church at 679-4124 or Awana commander Carol Hayes at 679-5129.–Reported.
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Helen L. Jenkins
Helen Louise Baie Jenkins, age 80 of Adrian, Missouri died Sunday, August 26, 2007 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler, Missouri. She was born April 7, 1927 to Walter Edgar and Margaret Alice Dunn Jones in Butler. At the age of six, she was adopted by Henry Carl Jr. and Drucy Moles Baie. Helen loved her new home and farm--she especially liked to be outside with her dad. Helen became a member of the Adrian Christian Church at an early age and enjoyed singing at the church. Growing up in Adrian, Helen graduated from Adrian High School in 1945. On October 6, 1945 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Clayton Max Jenkins and to this union, two children were born. For several years, Helen and her husband owned a produce house in Adrian until 1959. Helen worked at Butler State Bank for a few months until moving to the farm with Clayton. She was active in the Adrian Christian Church and helped with Vacation Bible School. Her memberships included the Community
Relations Board of the Adrian Cooperative in the late 1970s. Helen adored her family--especially her grandchildren who always came first. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, knitting and running errands for her husband on the farm. A truly selfless person, she had a wonderful circle of friends. Helen will be truly missed but forever in the hearts of all who knew her. Helen is survived by a son, Denis Jenkins; one daughter, Mickey Jenkins of Springfield, Missouri; two sisters, Jean Wilson of Butler, Missouri and Genevie Chaffin and husband Archie of Cathedral City, California; four grandchildren, Angela Hastings-Korth and husband Steven of West Linn, Oregon, Aaron Hastings and Heath Tummons both of Springfield, Missouri and Brandon Kendrick of Drexel, Missouri; seven great-grandchildren, Mickayla Paige Korth, Ely Drew Korth, Benton Maxwell Korth and Leo Irving Korth all of West Linn, Oregon, Samantha Jo Blankenship and Skyla Rain Blankenship both of Drexel, Missouri and Hayle Dawn Tummons of Springfield, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clayton, two brothers, five sisters and a granddaughter, Smoki Jo Blankenship. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Minister Jerry Jenkins officiating. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions to Heartland Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Former classmates dine at Flaming Lantern
Last Monday Marvin and Doris Null and E.C. and Betty Lemon went to Kansas City. Marvin went to his doctorʼs appointment. Later they went shopping. Marian Barkley and Zella Doane went to the New Theater in Kansas City on
Wednesday. They went with T & D tours. Doris Null, Betty Lemon and Violette Rasps attended the Double Branch Christian Church ladies aid all day meeting Thursday. Bonnie Austin and Marvin and Doris Null attended the former classmates of Bonnie and Marvinʼs gathering at the Flaming Lantern Friday. There were 24 present.
Welcome, Red Barrons
The Red Baron Pizza Squadron, consisting of 4 red and white Stearman aircraft, made a brief fuel stop at the Butler Memorial Airport Monday morning. They had just been to the Wichita Flight Festival, and are headed to the St. Louis County Fair and Airshow. The team usually performs at 30+ events around the country each year.–Dennis Jacobs photo.
Skip and Jan Heckadon visited and played cards Friday evening with Howard, John and Ron Hobson. Saturday Fred and Clara Clickner and Earl and Neoma Anderson had dinner in Butler. They enjoyed a drive to El Dorado Springs and Osceola. Betty Lemon and Doris Null spent Saturday with Paula Cairns in Blue Springs. Joe and Linda Wix attended the J.L. Wix family reunion in the Appleton City park building Sunday. Jerel and Lana Koehn were dinner guests Sunday in the home of Dwight and Doris Koehn and Ryan. Willard and LaVeda Schmidt, Elston and Jan Dirks, Jim and Ella Mae Isaac, Clyde and Vesta Koehn and Neva Isaac were dinner guests Sunday in the home of Leon and sue Decker. Maurice and Pat Higginbottom, Betty Lemon, Marvin and Doris Null and Paul and Violette Raps enjoyed lunch Sunday at a restaurant
Zion students back to classes Zion Lutheran School held a Parent Teacher League Meeting and School Registration on Wednesday evening. Students enrolled are: First grade: Aaron Gaines, Sierra Ponzini, and Justin Hilvert. Second Grade: Madison McGhee, Connor Bock, Hunter Leonard, Michael Scrivener. Third grade: Hannah Arnold. Fourth grade: John Scrivener, Jared Hilvert, Rachael Moore, Kaleb Fleischer. Fifth grade: Jacob Rapp, Katelyn Arnold, Lucas Moore, Sixth grade: Marriah in Butler. They all visited later at the home of Paul and Violette. Skip and Jan Heckadon visited Howard, John and Ron Hobson Sunday evening.
Dealing with kids found at meth laboratory sites Kelly Jones 27th Judicial Circuit Juvenile Office
Nine members from Henry, Bates and St. Clair County Multidisciplinary teams attended a training conference titled “Missouri Guidelines for Managing Children Found at Methamphetamine Laboratory Sites. The seminar, sponsored and funded by the Missouri Juvenile Justice Association, was held Aug. 7 in Blue Springs, Mo. Multidisciplinary teams (MDT) include first responders, child protective services, federal, state and local law enforcement, juvenile officers, medical and mental health professionals, prosecuting attorneys, child advocates, and community leaders. Their purpose is to collaborate on criminal cases involving child victims or child abuse/neglect investigations to enhance information gathering, evidence integrity, criminal prosecution, family interventions, comprehensive treatment services and childrenʼs protection and safety. Through shared resources, Multidisciplinary Teams can service gaps in resources, share information, improve communication between agencies and act as a forum to resolve difficult cases. The training was designed to help communities and teams develop local protocols for processing cases in-
volving children found in methamphetamine homes and “meth” labs. Hundreds of Missouri children are exposed to methamphetamine laboratories each year. “Meth”labs are extremely dangerous environments for children. In addition to the physical and the physiological dangers of the drug itself, the invisible toxic vapors and the waste by-products from manufacturing present health hazards for household members and the surrounding community. A child who lives in a household involved in methamphetamine production is especially vulnerable. Children residing in a methamphetamine laboratory environment often display signs of developmental delay, cognitive deficits and behavioral problems. These children are also at increased risk of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Senator Kit Bond secured funding from the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs which enabled the Missouri Juvenile Justice Association (MJJA) and the University of Missouri-Columbiaʼs Truman School of Public Affairs to develop written guidelines to assist communities in dealing with children who are found at methamphetamine sites in Missouri. Please contact your local law enforcement, Childrenʼ Division, Prosecuting Attorney or Juvenile Officer if you want additional information.
Seider, Taylor Bock, Seventh grade: Thomas Fleischer, Rachel Arnold, Ben Souza, Bobby Hilvert. Eighth grade: Layne Rapp. Teachers are Mrs. JoAn Walling and Mrs. Paulette Rapp. Pastor Brann will teach catechism and have weekly chapel services. School will begin on Wednesday. We are looking for a great year. Happy Birthday to Kevin Mott, Brandon Shouse, Peggy Schenker, Elda Bauer, Carla Longhofer, Kyla Yohe, Darren Wheatley, Anthony Marquardt. Happy Anniversary to Darrell and Janet Dale, Paul and Paulette Rapp, Randy and Marcia Rader, Curtis and Karen Scrivener, Byron and Connie Mott. Ivan and Anita Fischer, Jake and Dianae Wohlgemuth, Ruth Rapp, and Ronnie Fischer visited with Paul Rapp this week. One more week of physical therapy and Paul will be on his own. His replaced knee is working great. Rhonda Cooper hosted a scrapbooking party at her
home on Sunday afternoon. The occasion was to fix a book from our trip to Michigan. We got some great pictures. A light supper was enjoyed before playing dominoes and prizes being old cookbooks. You want to be sure and turn your dominoes the right direction or you might think you have double blanks. A surprise hog roast dinner and party was givien in honor of Joyce Barkerʼs 60th birthday. Danny Bracher supplied the hog and did the cooking. Happy birthday Joyce. Jake and Diane Wohlgemuth visited with Jim and Kristy Curless and boys over the weekend. Our friend Darrell Dale in Little Rock, Ark., has been recovering from a very serious week physically. He is making steps each day towards doing better. A special prayer service was held for him on Wednesday night at 8. All of those prayers were answered.
OFSG office moving to Nevada Mike Osburn, President and CEO of Osburn Financial Services Global, announced that his financial planning companyʼs main office is relocating from Butler to Nevada, Mo., on Sept. 15. OSFGʼs office has been located at 27 North Main, in the BC National Bank uptown branch since Osburnʼs company took over Scott Tickerʼs business here in 2005. The mission of OFSG is to provide independent financial planning advice, services and expertise through Money Concepts Capital Corp to individual, families and employers; provide financial planning support to other area Money Concepts offices; and to develop a network of Money Concepts financial planning offices through out West Central Missouri. Relocating the main office to Nevada positions OFSG to carry out all of its assigned
missions more effectively. OFSG will continue to maintain a satellite office here in Butler at 611 East Fort Scott St. where Osburn and/or his staff will be available regularly during the week to assist local Money Concepts representatives in Butler.
Bloodmobile scoreboard
The Red Cross Bloodmobile was in Butler for its regular collection Monday. Here are the results: 26 units collected. 3 deferrals. 1 first timer. 2 first timers in Butler.
Take a tour of the Bates County Museum of Pioneer History
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Front row (from left): Sharon Wright, Deputy Juvenile Officer; Sandra Sportsman and Mary Hill, Children’s Division Investigation Unit. Back row: Anthony Evans, Deputy Juvenile Officer; Chad Anderson, Butler Police Sgt.; John Leonard, Cindy Wade and Debora Taylor-Foster-Children’s Division Investigation Unit; Jolene Woods, St. Clair County Prosecuting Attorney.–Submitted.
Take the next step in your career and act on this opportunity to join the quality team of a major lending institution that has been serving Missouri agriculture for over 90 years! This position sells and services loan products and related services in the Clinton markets. Position has the flexibility to be classified from entry level to senior lender based on your qualifications! Further details and application instructions are available at www.myfcsfinancial.com or by telephone at 573-636-7809 x1111. Send resume/cover letter or application to Human Resources, 1934 E. Miller St., Jefferson City, MO 65101. Position closes September 5 , 2007. Pre-employment background check required. EOE M/F/D/V
FARM FRONT
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4-H closes out Brianwood Farms honors the old year... youth angus steer exhibitors on with the new! By Brenda Black
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or area 4-Hʼers, it is not too soon to say “Happy New Year!” Sept. 1 marks the start of the new 4-H year; however, in order to close out the old year, the deadline for submitting county scholarship, trip, and other award applications is drawing closer. According to Alan J. Mundey, 4-H Youth Specialist, the deadline for submitting forms is Friday, September 14. The usual deadline is Sept. 15, but because that date falls on a Saturday, forms are due one day earlier. In addition, club leaders need to provide the Extension Office with membersʼ and leadersʼ completion information by Sept. 1. On another note, the Missouri 4-H Youth Development Center will be requiring ALL 4-H volunteer leaders to participate in volunteer orientation. The one time certification will be required of all 4-H leaders by Jan. 1, 2009. A training session has been scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Butler. The training will be open to leaders in all West Central Region counties. Please RSVP to the Bates County Extension Office at 6606-679-4167 by Friday, Sept. 14, if you plan to attend this training session. There is no charge for the orientation training. A light meal will be served. Childcare will NOT be provided. For those unable to attend the orientation training, the training will be available on-line at the Missouri 4-H website starting Jan. 1, 2008.
Agriculture may butter your bread
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By Denny Banister
hen our country was founded, most Americans were farmers, making agriculture the nationʼs biggest employer of the time. Today, farmers comprise less than two percent of the nationʼs population, and yet agriculture is still the nationʼs biggest employer. Granted, more workers punch time clocks at Procter and Gamble, General Motors, AT&T and other giant companies than farmhands at the King Ranch. Most farms are family operations, and not directly responsible for employing many workers. Agriculture in total, however, is the epitome of big business and is responsible for nearly 20% of all jobs in America. In fact, you may be employed by agriculture and not even be aware of it. For example, I am not a farmer, I am a journalist; but I write about farmers and farm-re-
lated issues. Granted, my connection to agriculture is obvious since I am directly employed by the Missouri Farm Bureau, but many other journalists nationwide are also tasked to cover farm and agriculture issues for their newspapers and radio stations; they may be paid by the New York Times or CBS, but they are employed because of agriculture. Many of the trucks on the nationʼs highways pull refrigerated trailers loaded with food bound for processing plants, wholesale distributors, grocery stores, supermarkets and restaurants in every city in the United States. As a truck driver, your paycheck may come from a trucking firm, but you may be employed because of agriculture. If you work for Wal-Mart, you work for the nationʼs largest grocer; if you work for McDonaldʼs, you work for the nationʼs largest fastfood restaurant; if you work for the federal government,
Welcome mat should be out
■ Gardeners should appreciate and welcome hummingbirds because their role in nature is to pollinate and since their diets are nectar and insects they should be regarded as friends.
Special to the news-Xpress
For the 11th consecutive year, Briarwood Angus Farms of Butler challenged FFA and 4-H youth to exhibit their Angus steers at the Missouri State Fair by offering significant incentives. Dr. Curtis and Ann Long have consistently encouraged junior Angus members to trust the carcass merit of their breed and put it to the test. Cash awards and custom embroidered directorʼs chairs went to six youth from across the state who brought their Angus Steer projects to Sedalia. Dr. Long extended an additional $50 bonus to any champion that qualified for CAB. Dakota Gerloff, Bland, was named 4-H Champion. Cammie Ward of Browning, took home the 4-H Reserve Championship with her steer. In the FFA Class, Brooke Grooms from Kidder, was named Champion and a steer shown by Hannah Bartholomew of Archie landed the FFA Reserve Championship. Briarwood Angus Farms, since 1963, has focused on the end product, with “Your Carcass Connection” still their motto. That kind of steadfast commitment to the Angus beef industry was evident when Dr. Long presented awards to two MSF Angus Carcass winners. Audrianna Drechsel, from Booneville FFA, took Reserve Champion Angus Carcass, earning $300. Matthew Loesing of New Franklin walked away the grand prize winner of the carcass show. Exhibiting his 1,380 pound 4-H Angus, he secured the Angus Steer Carcass Championship, winning $500. The Angus Carcass winners will receive their prize money during an awards presentation at the Annual Missouri Angus Futurity Banquet.–Photos by David Warfield.
Grand Champion Angus Carcass - Audrianna Drechsel, Booneville, Mo. and Reserve Champion Angus Carcass - Matthew Loesing, New Franklin, Mo.
Reserve Grand Champion FFA Angus Steer - Hannah Bartholomew, Archie, Mo. Grand Champion FFA Angus Steer - Brooke Grooms, Kidder, Mo.
Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Angus Steer - Cammie Ward, Browning, Mo.
you may be employed because of agriculture - many federal workers are, but donʼt really make the connection. You may work for a bank or other financial institution or you may be a broker or investor and be employed because of agriculture. Not just loan officers working with farmers, but many financial workers assist businesses and industrial clients who are in business because of agriculture. You may live and work
right in the center of one of the nationʼs largest urban metropolises and be as many generations removed from the farm as anyone can possibly be, and still be employed by agriculture. So happy Labor Day from the small rural businesses called family farms. They may be your meal ticket regardless of who signs your paycheck. ■Denny Banister, of Jefferson City, Mo., is the assistant director of public affairs for the Missouri Farm Bureau.
Grand Champion 4-H Angus Steer - Dakota Gerloff, Bland, Mo.
Car show, volleyball tourney added to McGennis Barbecue
This s the 40th anniversary of the McGennis Youth Center southwest of Rich Hill. To mark this milestone, a car show and a volleyball tournament have been added to this yearʼs event set for Sunday, Sept. 30. For information on the volleyball tournament call Luke Tourtillott at 417-395-4858. For information on the car show call Joe and Virginia Habjan at 417-667-7309—or the Youth Center at 417-484-3216.
Managing grain storage yields higher profits Columbia, Mo. • Management of grain storage requires careful planning, including proper sanitation, protection from insects and alternate strategies to move grain to spread risk, said a University of Missouri Extension grain specialist. Sanitation includes cleaning bins and handling equipment, eradicating potential pests and removing all old-crop grain from the storage facility, said Bill Casady. “Sanitation also includes cleaning trucks and combines. It should be a part of routine maintenance such as inspecting fans, drying floors, preparing and lubricating augers and other components,” he said. Routine cleaning when the job is completed helps to avoid forgotten piles of grain that can make a home for grain pests. Use self-cleaning components wherever possible to make the cleaning easier and complete, Casady said. A little leftover grain can act as an inoculant that will contaminate any new grain introduced to the system. Depending on the conditions, including length of storage time, entomologists often recommend spraying walls and other parts of grain structures with residual insecticides to protect grain from later infestations. Set the combine to harvest good, clean high-quality grain and store only the highest quality clean grain, he said.
Management of quality grain even in ordinary bins requires good planning. Be sure to have several strategies for moving commodity crops to spread the risk. There are several options for better marketing grain, and on-farm storage is just one of them. If yields are likely to overfill bins, plan to take a portion of the crop to commercial storage. Flat storage, as opposed to storage in bins, is for emergency temporary storage only.
★ Plan a Tour of the Bates County Museum of Pioneer History in Butler Open May through September
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A fun evening at the city park The Amsterdam Park Birthday Bash went very well. Many have told me how much fun they had. The train, moonwalk, and bingo were a big hit. I hope John will come back with the train next year. From all the great contributors to each person helping it made me proud see everyone come together and make it such a memorable evening. Special thanks to Cher Herman, Angie Harper, Tamara Haliburton, Marry Limpus, Nancy and Doug Mager, Jeff Harper, Montana Seymore, Ruby Burch, Odette Wilkinson, Terri Pugh, Aryon Cumpton John Menke, Shelby Finklang, Ephie, Marcy, and Nate Driver, Robert Lee, Tiffany Burrous, and all the kids that make it so much fun. Notice many of our helpers were teens. We do have some helpful teens around. Nice contributions from McBeeʼs General Store,Leonaʼs Mini Mart,Majestic Cellars, The Computer Aisle, Corner Hardware, Citizenʼs Bank, Butler Sonic, and McDonaldʼs, Nancy Mager-Mary Kay Rep, Max Motors, Movie Gallery, I donated a movie and some game prizes, so thanks to me, I am so cool. Sorry if I forgot anyone. If I did I will remember soon. The Harperʼs home is coming a long. Next Saturday September 8 they are having a big build party. Hopes are to have them in a home soon and out of the camper friends generously brought out for them to stay in. I will really miss them coming up to do laundry and showers once they have their own. Plus Angie would do my dishes and clean my house sometimes, and I am sure she wont be coming up to clean after she has her home back. It is kind of like having family from out of town visit. They know they are always welcome, and have become great friends. I am happy they will be having their own place now too. Maybe life can go back to normal for them.I know it all
has been hard on everyone of them, so I am happy for them everything is finally falling into place. We enjoyed a night at the Amsterdam Bar Friday night with some friends. Played some pool and had many laughs. They really need a bowling alley here. That video game bowling was a hit there, it would be nice to have the real thing. Bob was visiting with us all, I had not seen him in awhile. Nyla that works there really keeps everything going smooth. The Amsterdam City Council meeting has been changed due to the holiday weekend. It will be on Wednesday Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. I missed the last one so I feel unaware of what is going on. A lot happens from one month to the other in our city. I heard there is a petition going around to have our water district audited. I know we all feel ripped off on the whole water prices, but I am not sure if that is the route to go. I was told the Charolette Township had to pay thousands for a state audit. Which is scary because you know who will pay for any cost to the water district in the long run, us. I am not sure if the audit will do anything except give us a piece of mind. Who knows, another one of those political merry go rounds people seem to like to play on. I hope it all will work out in our benefit eventually, but there are no straight answers here. There will be a small gathering at the park to discuss the kid games at the Jubilee. Any ideas are welcomed. It will be at 7 p.m. at Amsterdam park next Tuesday the 4th. Kids are welcome, they can play while we all brainstorm and have fun sharing our ideas. Also the individuals that helped with last years Trunk or Treat have decided to do it again on Halloween night. We hope for a even larger turn out. It was nice since many of us get no Trick or Treaters or very few. This way we get many, and all have fun hanging out on Main street visit-
In Race for the Cure
Members of the Modern Daze club and friends in Butler participated in the “Race for the Cure” walk Aug. 12 in honor of family and friends. Over 20,000 walkers and volunteers took part in the event which started at Kansas City’s Union Station. Reportedly $800,000 was raised at the race this year. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Promise: To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality of care and energizing science to find the cures.” Local walkers included (from left): Pam Craft, Stacy McCrary, Debbie Cook, Tammy West, Candi Agnew, Gayle Fleischer, Dana Bridges, Donna Gregory, Myrna Craft, and Sharon Jones. Not pictured, Patsy McVey.—Submitted.
ing. We already have some prizes for best costumes. Once we have more detail you know I will share it, like it or not. Jack Gregory is having surgery this Thursday, so many of our prayers are with him. We hope he has a fast recovery. I need him back soon and feeling good so I can start picking on him again. A belated happy birthday to Cher Herman, and Becca Julien. Hope everyone has a good week.
• Sexual predators identities FROM PAGE 3 offender registry that can be used to protect them from sexual predators who use the Internet to prey on children. I am eager to file this legislation and I am very pleased to have Governor Bluntʼs strong support.” Gov. Blunt has been a leader in the ongoing efforts to protect Missouriʼs children from dangerous sexual predators. His leadership has ensured Missouri has one of the toughest versions of Jessicaʼs Law in the nation, by mandating a lifetime sentence with a minimum of 30 years for serious sexual crimes that are committed against young children and calls for certain sex offenders to be monitored their entire lives.
Helen Kircher wins beauty contest at Old Settlers Day Historical Happenings Eddie Herrman ■ Aug. 31 1885, The Missouri Governorʼ appointed committee has designated Nevada as the site for the “lunatic asylum”, which had been sought by Butler. 1938, Roy Baker is the president of the 42nd Bates County Old Settlers Association on the Courthouse lawn in Butler. Miss Helen Kircher, sponsored by the Butler Super Service Gas Station in Butler, is the first prize winner in a contest of 40 beautiful young ladies from all over the county. ■ Sept. 1 1821, Brothers Newton and Bright return to Harmony Mission, in southeast Bates County, from the Missouri River with teams of horses, 4 oxen, 7 cows and calves and a number of letters from families. Sister Howell has yet to organize a church.. 1933, An Osceola boosters auto caravan is in Butler, Adrian and Rich Hill, touting the recent information of the Government planning to build a dam on the Osage River at Osceola which can be a tourist spot. ■ Sept. 2 1882, The 8-year-old son of J. C. Vermillion, of the Charlotte Township is run over and killed when he falls from a load of rock and the wheels run over his neck. 1947, At the A & P Grocery store, the middle of the north side of the Butler Square, advertises: 20 oz. loaf of bread 13¢, and Alberta peaches 2 lbs. for 23¢. ■ Sept. 3 1888, The Honorable J. N. Ballard,
owner of vast acres of land east of the town of Ballard, has moved his family to Butler to enjoy a high school education for the children. 1951, L.W. “Buck” Payne, Dr. Robert E. Beach, and Hugh Matheny, Butler golfers, win their flights and Payne is overall champion at the Warrensburg JCʼs golf tourney. ■ Sept. 4 1883, There are 1,177 students in the city limits of Rich Hill. 1944, Opening the fall term, Butler teachers are: James M. Ridgway, Principal; Pauline Lane, Social Studies; Kathleen Shobe, P.E. and Commerce; Nadine Sparks, English and Social Studies; Kate Walker, English; Mary Helen Poage, Science; Ophelia Ramsey, Math and Science; Edwin Jones, Music; Clell Spradling, P.E.; Robert Hayward, Voc. Ag.; Dorothy Berry, Home Ec.; and Ruth Pace, Commerce. ■ Sept. 5 1881, Mrs. William Cunningham, of Deepwater Township, is assaulted by an unknown man. 1946, Sgt. George Phipps, of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, moves from North Kansas city to Butler to be in charge of Bates county. He is married and has an 11-year-old daughter. ■ Sept. 6 1884, At the Bates County Democratic Convention held in Butler, two sets of delegates from Rich Hill attend. It is decided to seat both groups, giving each delegate 1/2 vote. 1952, Mr. and Mrs. J. Alex Cubbin, Butler Ford dealers, leave for an overseas business and pleasure trip to Liverpool, England. ★★★★ “Some scholars say the state of Missouri is named after the Missouri Siouan Indian tribe meaning “canoe.”
Arts League to move to new location The Bates County Fine Arts League held its August meeting on the 23rd at the old Tripp Schoolhouse. The meeting was called to order by the president, Helen Hill at 10 a.m. After moments of silent prayer the group united in giving the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. Roll call was answered by 13 members and one guest, Delma Russell. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary Etta Sue Fairman. They were approved as read. The treasurer was on vacation, so her report was given by Lin Bartley, pro-tem. It was approved and filed for audit. Tom Goad had found a used TV and VCR for sale. It was voted to reimburse Tom for them to use for the Art League. Gary Russell announced his two workshops would be Sept. 5 and Sept. 20 to begin at 9 a.m. and last until about 3 p.m. with an hour off for lunch. Discussion was held about moving to a location with heat and air conditioning. The meeting adjourned briefly to inspect a new location. After re-convening and discussing the issue, a motion was made, seconded and approved to make the move. The meeting adjourned with enthusiastic plans to meet for the first workshop Sept. 5. –Reported.
American Family honors Robinson
Madison, Wis. • Danny L. Robinson, an American Family Insurance agent in Butler, Mo., has been recognized for customer satisfaction excellence under the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Insurance agency Program. Robinson joins other American Family agents who have demonstrated they provide an outstanding customer experience. Robinson has been an agent for American Family since July, 1990. His office is located at 113 West Dakota St., in Butler and 113 West 4th St., in Appleton City, Mo.
Thank You... We certainly want to THANK the
Butler Fire Department, Butler Police Department, Butler/Bates County Ambulance, Bates County Sheriff’s Department
For their quick and rapid response to the Fire that was set on the West Side of the Square, due to your professional and rapid response you alleviated a very potential costly disaster. Our Thanks to each and everyone of you for your help!
THE PITTS BROTHERS (Randy M. & Steven C.)
Missouri Farm Loan Company 16 North Delaware Street Butler, MO 64730 Missouri Farm Loan Co. Building
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PRE-SEASON FOOTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL WRAPUP Butler Bears Football
Butler head football coach Nile Thudium is beginning his sixth year as a head coach and his third at Butler and makes this comment, “We have a good nucleus of players returning. A year ago we underachieved the second half of the season. We lost confidence in ourselves in crucial situations and that cost us some very close games. This year our team has done a much better job of dedication.” Assistants for 2007 are returning coaches, Johnny Teeman, Jack Varns, Jeffrey Burgett and new coach Clayton Varns. Last year the Bears finished 5-5 overall, 2-2 in conference with a third place. Players lost to graduation were leading rusher (1100 yards) Cody McGuire, career tackle leader Jimmy Skaggs. Derek Dickinson, Will Burch, Renner Schaller, Dustin DeLozier, Joe Peterman and Brandon Fischer. The Bears return 11 lettermen with 8 seniors and the key prospects are second team All Conference RB, 1st team All Conference and All District DB, 3rd team All State kick returner senior Derek Varns; Honorable Mention All Conference QB junior Colby Teeman; Honorable Mention All Conference LB senior Mitch Seward, 2nd team All Conference G junior Tim Simms; senior Grady Grainger and sophomore Shawn Brakey. Presently Colby Teeman has a broken collarbone and will not play for some time. Thudium indicates the strengths of this team are team speed, running backs and defensive backs, but inexperience on the line and depth could cause problems. The Bears will run out of a double wing on offense and will use a 4-4 and 5-3 set on defense.
Rich Hill Tigers Football
BUTLER FOOTBALL: Front row (from left): Tim Simms, Derek Varns, Cody Bennett, Mitch Seward, Grady Grainger, Ethan Clark, Jared Lindsay. Second row: Garrett Smith, Charlie Laber, Kirt Seward, Sam Ledsma, Cody Hardie, Dane Diehl, Matt Nisely, Elliott Smalley, Chris Jacobs. Third row: Clayton Stevenson, Austin Hamilton, Kody Wainscott, Shawn Brakey, Raul Rodriguez, Seth Carmichael, D. Natt, Cody Pitts, Joey Shaffer, Shane Irwin. Fourth row: Colby Teeman, Jacob Herrell, Trent Austin, Taylor McMurphy, Casey Heiman, Dirk Diehl. Fifth row: Coach Jeffrey Burgett, Coach Johnny Teeman, Head Coach Nile Thudium, Coach Johnny Teeman, Coach Clayton Varns.
The story for Rich Hill football in 2007 is head coach Jerry Cornelius starting his 30th year of coaching with 21 of those being at Rich Hill. His assistants are Brian Thomas who has been with Cornelius for a long time, Ryan Rapp returning for another round and Joe Boyles for the first time. Cornelius has brought the Tigers back to respectability, finishing 2006 with a 6-4 record which included a 3-3 conference record and a third place conference finish. They lost four starters to graduation but should be able to replace them from the junior class. The Tigers will operate on offense from the shotgun formation where they can take advantage of the ability of Rusty Thomas. Cornelius indicates a strength of this team is the junior class that has started since being freshmen. Also the skilled positions are where the best athletes are. The usual weakness still exists which is a lack of numbers (20 players) and only having two starters over 200 pounds.
Appleton City Bulldogs Football
Appleton City football coach Jeff Long is a former Appleton City High School player and will be in his first year as a head coach but he has been an assistant for five years at Sherwood. His assistants for this year are Kevin Piepmeier, George Moore and Matt Davis. In 2006 the Bulldogs finished 5-5 with a 3-3 conference record. Players that graduated are Corey Hilte, Brian Green, Trevor Davis, Drew Boin and Clayton Hearting. For the 2007 season the Bulldogs have 20 returning lettermen with nine seniors. Key prospects and probable starters are senior QB Tyler Martin, junior TB Keelan Suranofsky, senior FB Corey Miller, senior OT Trey Foster, junior OG Richard Grishow, junior RB Ty Heiserman, junior WR Brett Evans, senior RB Zeb Siebert, senior TE Jarret Thomas, junior E Anthony Crusha, senior OT Daniel Parker. Long says “We hope to have a fairly balanced offense, running primarily out of a split backfield with a 5-3 attacking defense. He indicates numbers are a strength up from the mid-twenties to the upper thirties with experience in the skill positions. Early in the season, adjusting to new offensive philosophies and coaches will be an adjusting proposition.
RICH HILL FOOTBALL: Front row (from left): Kevin Skocy, Ethan Wheatley, Sam Stiger, Matt Hammer. Second row: Tyler Ryser, Matt Wheatley, Ryan Brocka, Rusty Thomas, Cody Boyles, Daniel Salazar. Third row: Caleb Schmitt, Ben Buesing, Will Steiger, Harley Bridgewater, Steven Runion, Tony Rich. Fourth row: Trevor Yarbrough, Josh Menego, Colby Chandler, Brandon Skocy. Back row: Coach Brian Thomas, Head Coach Jerry Cornelius, Coach Ryan Rapp.
Drexel Bobcats Volleyball
Drexel volleyball coach Kaylee Kirk begins her 2nd year of coaching and her 2nd year at Drexel and will have Melissa Burch as her assistant. In 2006 the Bobcats were 18-14-1 overall and 2-5 in conference. They placed 2nd in the Sherwood Tournament and 4th at Archie. Players lost to graduation were Jamee Freeman and Shadawn Dreher and both were All Conference and All District selections. Drexel will have six returning letterwinners with two seniors Kelsie Stewart and Jenny Hocker. Other players are Meagan Lane, Chelle McAnany, Brittany Page, Brianna Gamache, Tara Freeman, Nicole Vlieger, Jacoby Hotseneiller and Katie Hocker. Coach Kirk comments, “I think this year will be a challenge that the girls are up for, I feel we will have different people step up to lead the team.” Strengths of this team are leadership, ability to work as a team and quickness with lack of height and a lack of experience being drawbacks.
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APPLETON CITY FOOTBALL: Front row (from left): Andrew Seigismund, Todd Stoddard, Tyler Martin, Jerret Thomas, Zeb Siebert, Trey Foster, Cameron Bock, Daniel Parker. Second row: Brennan Minks, Ben Strauch, Isaac Dains, Colton Bourland, Keelan Suranofsky, Kyle Arwood, Brett Evans, Richard Grishaw, James Hough. Third row: Ty Heiserman, Matt Parker, Tyler Wade, Anthony Knight, Trevor Sanders, Blake Bolton, Greg Moore, Kevin Moore, Willie Crusha. Fourth row: Ian Foster, Kiyron Thomas, Jake Mackeprang, Anthony Crusha, Cory Miller, Dusty Sampson, Jonavon Loney, Nick Olvera, Timmy McIntyre, Brandon Wareham. Back row: Coach Kevin Piepmier, Head Coach Jeff Long, Coach Doug James. 3. 5 Matt Johnson 4. 17 Lucas Conley
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10 news-Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, August 31, 2007 Rich Hill Tigers Volleyball
A familiar face will be missing from the Rich Hill volleyball sideline this year as veteran coach Larry Palmer has retired from coaching to be replaced by Diane Smith and former Tiger All Star Katrina Rich. This will be the first year of coaching for both women. In 2006 Rich Hill finished with a 23-7 record and a 3rd place finish in the conference. They placed first in both the Jasper Tournament and the District with a second place finish in the Rich Hill Quad. They lost A.J. Martin, Angie Morrison and Samantha Swarnes to graduation but will have five returning letterwinners and four seniors to lead the way in 2007. Key prospects for this team are First team All Conference senior Amber Yohe, 2nd team All Conference senior Jackie Politte, senior Shanda Davis, senior Jennifer Swarnes, junior Madison Bock and sophomore Lora Drake. The coaches indicate the strong points are a group of girls that hustle and anticipate ball movement as well as being scrappy and able to get to difficult balls. Problems will be a lack of height which will hurt at the net. The Tigers will use a 3-2 offense and a white defense with three girls back. Coach Rich comments, “I believe it will be a good season. We have a great group of girls with the mental and physical skills to have a good competitive season.”
Appleton City Bulldogs Volleyball
Head coach Tina Moore has five years of head coaching experience all at Appleton City. Her assistant this year will be Jill Fischer. In 2006 the Bulldogs finished 1-6 in the WEMO Conference and graduating players were Misty Hughes, Salina Suranofsky and Kayla Browning. For 2007, they will have nine returning letterwinners with six seniors. Key prospects and probable starters are All Conference senior setter Ashlie Dains, senior Kaitlin Mitchell, senior Abi Schenker, senior Kayleigh Minks, senior Megan Glass, senior Janelle Oehring, sophomores, Emily Landers, Amber Moore, Katie Strope and Taylor Beckett. “The girls are getting along well,” said Coach Moore, “and have adapted to the changes we have made.” She also indicates that hitting will be a strength in their 6-2 offense but communication and getting used to different positions will take time in getting in top form.
RICH HILL VOLLEYBALL: Front row (from left): Marissa Wheatley, Rayanne Coonce, Amber Nichols. Second row: Brittany Coleman, Daytona Davis, Rachel Coonce, Emily Toppass, Hayli White. Back row: Jennifer Swarnes, Lora Drake, Samantha Hopes, Amber Yohe, Madison Bock, Jackie Politte, Shonda Davis, Coach Katrina Rich.
Adrian Volleyball
Erin Carver is an ex Midway Volleyball standout and will be coaching for the first time as Head Coach at Adrian with first year assistant Jennifer Bise. “I think we have a strong team and I look forward to the season,” said Coach Carver. “It should be a lot of fun.” In 2006 the Blackhawks were 15-13-2 with a 4-3 record in the WEMO Conference and a 2nd place finish in the Archie Tournament. The only player to graduate was Meshea Moreland. However, senior Jennifer Underwood was to be a starter was injured in the hairspray game. For 2007, Adrian will return 10 letter winners with 8 seniors. Key prospects and probable starters are, senior setter Ashley Hontz, senior middle hitter Kendra Greer, senior middle hitter Jessica Pemberton, senior backside hitter Terri Jo Richmond, senior outside hitter Heather Williams and junior outside hitter Justine Enlow. Carver indicated strengths for this team was 8 returning seniors and a large team with good seniros and girls that want to play. We do have a new coaching staff with different playing techniques than what the girls have learned before which will take a little time to get adjusted.
APPLETON CITY VOLLEYBALL: Front row (from left): Michelle Grishow, Aerial Cooper, Taylor Beckett. Second row: Jariel Kenagy, Kaitlin Mitchell, Ashlie Dains, Abi Schenker, Kayleigh Minks, Katie Strope. Third row: Megan Glass, Janelle Oehring, Amiee DeLuca, Amber Moore, Kristie Ashley, Emily Landers. Back row: Assistant Coach Jill Fischer, Keri Wright, Keri Wright, Richanda McKinley, Head Coach Tina Moore.
Hume Volleyball
The Hume Volleyball team will begin the season with another new coach. Cindy Pirch will be a head coach for the first time and will have ex Hume star Angelena Orear as her assitant. In 2006 Hume finished with a 1-20 record and Elizabeth Brooks was the only player lost to graduation. For 2007 the Hornets will have one returning letterwinner wtih 3 seniors. The one letter winner is Leanna Brooks that was all conference in 2006. Coach Pirch indicated good height and good team work would be team strengths while unexpereienced freshmen will be a draw back.
Volleyball swings into season full speed Archie Archie defeated Pembroke Hill (17-25, 25-21, 25-22) Monday night at Archie. Also Monday night Archie defeated Metro Academy (25-10, 2515) to open the new season. Combined stats are: Serving points, Sheryl Mattox 12, Brooke Thurman 16, Sarah Torbert 15, Michelle Johnson 9; aces, Sarah Torbert 9, Michelle Johnson 2, Samantha Warner 2; kills, Kelsey Thomas 12, Brooke Thurman 11, Jacy Bach 4, Britney Timme 4; assists, Sheryl Mattox 23; blocks, Brooke Thurman 6, Jacy Bach 4, Britney Timme 3. Coach Mayfield comments, "We had to make come backs on the last two games of the Pembroke Hill match. The girls did a great job working through their problems and not getting frustrated." Butler The Varsity Lady Bears had a grat win Monday night. They won in two games 25-12, 25-18. Defensivley, the team played very well together. As a team, the Lady Bears finished the night with a 98% server percentage. Shanya Serna lead the team with 12 points and 3 blocks. Katie Griffith and Brennan Berwald contributed 10 points each. Megan Phillips had 9 points. Mallory Nelson had 7 points, 20 sets and 10 assists. Brennan Berwald had 3 attacks, 6 kills and 3 blocks. Katie Griffith had 6 attacks.
Beth Henry led the team with 11 attacks and 3 kills. Butler vs. Rich Hill In volleyball action at Rich Hill Monday night, the JV Lady Bears won in two games 25-14, 25-10.
Bill Black keeps right on running
ADRIAN VOLLEYBALL: Front row (from left): Jessica Pemberton, Katie Snell, Jennifer Underwood, Ashley Hontz, Terri Jo Richmond, Kendra Greer, Heather Williams. Second row: Sarah Brewer, Ashley Najera, Curessa Wainwright, Lareesa Bagby, Justine Enlow, Kaitlin Hendrick, Olivia Case, Makenzi Adams. Back row: Danielle Baker, Katy Gray, Cara Stark, Natasha Lowrie, Megan Lewis, Lexa Schmidt, Emily Hughes, Lee Anna Reid, Brooke Peel, Whitney Bagby, Coach Erin Carver.
Former Butler resident Bill Black ran in “Americaʼs Finest City” (San Diego) 5k race on Aug. 19. Out of 1,170 runneers, he came in No. 318 which gave him a second place finish in his age range (ages65-69). It took 27 minutes 14 seconds for him to complete the 3.1 mile course. One week later he ran in the “End of Summer Fire Run” in La Jolla, Calif. Black finished N. 1 in his age group, No. 417 out of 1,063 runners and completed the 4mile course in 34 minutes 44 seconds.
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ARCHIE VOLLEYBALL: Front row (from left): Ashley Johnson, Kelsey Thomas, Sarah Torbert, Brooke Thurman. Second row: Hannah Raines, Sheryl Mattox, Jacy Bach, Michelle Johnson, Samantha Warner, Kirsten Schow, Britney Timme. Back row: Danyaille West, Jennifer Peek, Alisha Shipley, Mallory Clark, Kate Sanders, Kori Wheeler, Renee Sander, Chelsea Simms, Christine Casteel.
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Upcoming dates to keep in mind Well, the first full week of school is gone, and the kids all seem to be exhausted. I guess it takes them some time to get back in to the routine of getting up every morning and sitting in the classroom expending all that brain power! I find myself amazed every time that I go to Wal Mart or the grocery store that one or more people approach me
and tell me how much they enjoy reading this column. Most of the time it is people that I readily recognize and usually end up visiting with, but I have to admit that occasionally someone will approach me and I just cannot put a name with the face. However, one of the faces I was so happy to see this past week was Lee Longworth. Casey and I ran into her in the grocery store, she is such a sweet lady to visit with. And speaking of Casey,
Letter of intent
J.T. Carson, 2007 graduate of Fort Osage High School, signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Mo. Carlson has played second base and shortstop or his high school, as well as traveling teams in tournaments in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma. He is the son of Jim and Kristine (Conley) Carlson of Independence, Mo., both graduates of Butler High School and the grandson of Jim and Kay Conley, Butler and Tom and Nancy Carlson, Kansas City, Mo.– Submitted.
a lot of people tell me that they have been keeping up with her recuperation progress through this article, so I guess it is about time for an update. Casey has been off the crutches for about a week, and she is about to finish her third week of physical therapy. We go back to the doctor on Sept. 13 for a check up, and are hoping at that point that she will be able to come out of the brace that she wears and resume normal activities. She is having her physical therapy done at Dr. Andy Minorʼs office in Butler. I have to tell you he has some really great people working there. They are very courteous, patient, and very good at what they do. So if you every find yourself in need of physical therapy, be sure to explore your options, most people think that you have to go to a hospital rehab center, that is just not so. Dr. Minor also happens to be a really awesome chiropractor too! Pastor John was in New York this past Sunday. He took his eldest son, Jack, to college up there. I am sure that we will get to hear all about that when he returns. But, in the meantime, we had the pleasure of hosting a visiting pastor. Gina Kennedy filled the pulpit for Pastor John this past Sunday. And what a
wonderful presence she was in the church. She and her husband Kevin are from Lees Summit, Mo., and attend the Woods Chapel UMC. I think all would agree that we would enjoy having her visit again. Some more exciting news about a person that most of you will recognize, Julie “Craft” Nelson has accepted the position of Coordinator of Student Education at her church, the Nevada United Methodist Church. So, congratulations Julie!! We were all very happy to hear that Elvis Nelson is feeling much better after a bout with pneumonia. Farmers arenʼt allowed to be sick around these parts, so we are glad to hear that he is feeling better. Some more health updates, JB Gregory has been moved to a rehab center to continue his recovery. His brother, Jack Gregory, is undergoing surgery this week at St. Joseph hospital. Some upcoming dates to remember at the Virginia United Methodist Church, the First Aid class which is scheduled for Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Education Building at The Bates County Memorial Hospital. If you plan to attend, please let Sam Weeks know as soon as possible. He can be reached at 660-679-4727. The next board meeting is scheduled for Sept. 9. This will be held right after fel-
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Third at State Fair
Christopher Schaller and his horse Lena, achieved 3rd place honors in the Senior Reining Class at the 2007 Missouri State Fair 4-H Horse Show in Sedalia. While Christopher has shown in 4-H for several years, this was his first time to ride in the reining class. Reining is an event in which the horse and rider must work together to perform maneuvers quickly and smoothly while the judge watches and scores each ride. Christopher is a member of Summit Go-Getters 4-H Club and the son of Bruce Schaller and Connie Schaller.— Submitted.
lowship dinner. Now letʼs move on down to Byrd Corner. My kids and I had the opportunity to go down and visit with Mary Ann. The kids always have fun at “The Nut Farm”. Chance fished and Casey played with the dogs. Melanie is doing much better. She is still very weak, but is making progress each day. Max is enrolled and ready to start preschool at Myrtle
Tree Learning Center in Rich Hill. He should really enjoy that. Mark and Max have been busy spraying the pecan trees for weevils, and just hanging out at Grandma Byrdʼs house. Until next week, here is a thought to ponder: Did Noah include termites on the ark??
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OATS transportation is available to anyone regardless of age or income. To schedule a ride call local contact. SEPTEMBER
Monday, 3: Labor Day. Tuesday, 4: Bates County to K.C. Wednesday, 5: Bates County-Nevada. Friday, 7: Bates CountyButler. Tuesday, 11: Adrian-Butler. Wednesday, 19: Bates County-Nevada. Monday, 24: Bates CountyClinton. Ride Contacts Adrian: Gertrude Bolling (816) 297-2028. Butler: Hazel Dickerson (660) 69-5432. Rich Hill: Jean Parsons (417) 395-4442. Driver: Elaine Engelhardt.
–––––––– Butler P.D. weekly summary
Aug. 21: 1100 block North Orange, theft. 100 block East Fort Scott, vandalism. Aug. 22: 1000 block West Fort Scott, intimidation. 500 block South High, threats. Aug. 23: 600 block West Pine, theft. Aug. 24: 200 block South Main, vandalism. Aug. 25: 000 block North Delaware, arson. Fulton and Chestnut, minor in possesson, 17-year-old Butler male; DWI, 17-yearold Butler male. Aug. 27: 1100 block West Fort Scott, theft.
Car misses curve, hits culvert Thity-nine-year-old John A. Barth of Butler sustained moderate injuries Aug. 23 in a one-vehicle accident in Bates County. The Missouri Highway Patrol said the accident occurred at 11 a.m. on NE county road 10003, .7 mile south of Route D when the 2004 Ford Ranger Barth was driving northbound failed to negotiate a curve, drove off the right side of the roadway and struck a culvert. Barth was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital by private vehicle. His truck received moderate damage. The accident was investigated by Patrol Sgt. T.T. Pitts, asisted by Trooper C.G. Dunfee. No summons was issued.
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PUBLIC NOTICES
TRUSTEEʼS SALE IN RE: Sharon Hansen Trusteeʼs Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Sharon Hansen dated March 15, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bates County, Missouri in Book 856, Page 78 the undersigned Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 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 40 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF ADRIAN, BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI. to satisfy said debt and cost. MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 70785.090507.106480 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.
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED consent of the consumer given directly IN THE ESTATE OF to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdicPAUL J. STEVENER, DECEASED tion. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obYou are hereby notified that the untained will be used for that purpose. dersigned Personal Representatives will file a Final Settlement and Petition PUBLISH ON: August 17, 2007 for determination of the persons who 08/24/2007, 08/31/2007, 09/07/2007 are the successors in interest to the personal and real property of the de33-4 cedent and the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution In re: Kenneth J. Stevens of such property, in the Probate Division and Leigh A. Stevens, of the Circuit Court of Bates County, husband and wife Missouri, on September 17, 2007, or as may be continued by the Court, TRUSTEEʼS SALE--Default having and that any objections or exceptions been made in the payment of the prom- to such Final Settlement or Petition or issory note described in and secured by any item thereof must be in writing and a certain deed of trust executed by Ken- filed within twenty days after the filing of neth J. Stevens and Leigh A. Stevens, such Final Settlement. husband and wife, dated December 17, 2001 and recorded December 20, 2001 McNabb, Pursley & Associates, LLC in Book 758, Page 90, in the Office of One North Main, P.O. Box 226 the Recorder of Deeds of the County Butler, Missouri 64730 of Bates, State of Missouri, the underTelephone No. 660-679-4153 signed successor trustee at the request of the legal holder of said note, will on Evelyn A. Stevener Monday, September 10, 2007, between 805 Hillcrest the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Butler, Missouri 64730 (At the specific time of 11:30 a.m.) at the East front door of the Bates County Paul Jay Stevener Courthouse, in the City of Butler, State 8024 Blue Ridge Blvd of Missouri, sell at public vendue to Kansas City, MO 64138-1307 the highest bidder for cash, the followCo-Personal Representatives ing real estate described in said deed of trust and situated in the County of 34-4 Bates, State of Missouri, to wit: All of Lots 3, 4 and 5 in Block IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 51 in the Town, now City of Rich OF BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI Hill, Bates County, Missouri. CIRCUIT DIVISION For the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the cost of executing IN RE THE MATTER OF: this trust. CAMERON DEAN HOUGH, A Minor, Centre Trustee Corp., SANDRA SUE RICE and Successor Trustee TERRY FRANCIS RICE, St. Louis, Missouri Petitioner. Notice:
Case No. 07BS-DR00073
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. 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 obtained will be used for that purpose. 33-4 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE`S SALE
For default in the payment of debt PUBLISH ON: August 10, 2007 secured by Deed of Trust executed by 08/17/2007, 08/24/2007, 08/31/2007 David Hall and Rhonda Hall, husband and wife, dated July 19, 2002, recorded 32-4 on July 25, 2002 in Book No. 773, Page 56, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, TRUSTEEʼS SALE Bates County, Missouri, at Butler, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on IN RE: Robert B Strange , Monday, September 17, 2007, at 10:30 A Married Man Trusteeʼs Sale: a.m. at the East Front Door of the Bates County Courthouse, One North DelaFor default in payment of debt and ware, in Butler, Missouri, sell at public performance of obligation secured by vendue to the highest bidder for cash: Deed of Trust executed by Robert B THAT PART OF THE SOUTHStrange , A Married Man dated August EAST QUARTER OF THE 4, 2006 and recorded in the Office of SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF the Recorder of Deeds of Bates CounSECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 40 ty, Missouri in Book 864, Page 132 the NORTH, RANGE 31, WEST OF undersigned Successor Trustee, at the THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIrequest of the legal holder of said Note AN IN BUTLER, BATES COUNwill on Wednesday, September 12, TY, MISSOURI, DESCRIBED 2007 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCand 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of ING AT THE NORTHEAST 4:55 PM), at the East Front Door of the CORNER OF SAID QUARTER Court House, City of Butler, County of QUARTER SECTION, THENCE Bates, State of Missouri, sell at public ON AN ASSUMED BEARING vendue to the highest bidder for cash OF SOUTH 01 DEGREE 38 the following described real estate, deMINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST scribed in said Deed of Trust, and situALONG THE EAST LINE OF ated in Bates County, State of Missouri, SAID QUARTER QUARTER to wit: SECTION A DISTANCE OF LOTS 23 AND 24 IN BLOCK 295.00 FEET, THENCE NORTH 3 OF LOVEY HEIGHTS AD87 DEGREES 56 MINUTES DITION TO ADRIAN, BATES 55 SECONDS WEST PARALCOUNTY, MISSOURI LEL WITH THE NORTH LINE to satisfy said debt and cost. OF SAID QUARTER QUARTER SECTION A DISTANCE MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., OF 230.82 FEET TO A POINT Successor Trustee IN THE WEST RIGHT-OF612 Spirit Drive WAY LINE OF NORTH MAIN St. Louis, MO 63005 STREET FOR THE POINT OF (636) 537-0110 BEGINNING OF THE LAND File No: 67136.091207.106638 FC TO BE DESCRIBED, THENCE CONTINUING ON NORTH 87 NOTICE DEGREES 56 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection SOUTH LINE OF LEE STREET Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no A DISTANCE OF 151.04 FEET, information concerning the collection of THENCE SOUTH 01 DEthis debt may be given without the prior GREES 38 MINUTES 32 SECconsent of the consumer given directly ONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF to the debt collector or the express per75.00 FEET, THENCE SOUTH mission of a court of competent jurisdic87 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 55 tion. The debt collector is attempting to SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE collect a debt and any information obOF 151.10 FEET TO A POINT tained will be used for that purpose. IN THE WEST RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF NORTH MAIN PUBLISH ON: August 17, 2007 STREET, THENCE NORTH 01 08/24/2007, 08/31/2007, 09/07/2007 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID 32-4 WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 75.00 FEET TO TRUSTEEʼS SALE THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS IN RE: Michele Burris and, OF RECORD, Michael W. Burris , to satisfy said debt and costs. wife and husband Trusteeʼs Sale: Martin, Leigh, Laws & Fritzlen, P.C. For default in payment of debt and Successor Trustee performance of obligation secured by Robert M. Swiss, Deed of Trust executed by Michele BurAssistant Secretary ris and, Michael W. Burris , wife and Kevin D. Mason, husband dated March 31, 2003 and Assistant Secretary recorded in the Office of the Recorder Desarae G. Harrah, of Deeds of Bates County, Missouri in Assistant Secretary Book 799, Page 74 the undersigned (816) 221-1430 Successor Trustee, at the request of www.mllfpc.com the legal holder of said Note will on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 be(Hall, 3962.111) tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 4:55 PM), MARTIN, LEIGH, LAWS & FRITat the East Front Door of the Court ZLEN, P.C., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTHouse, City of Butler, County of Bates, EE, IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A State of Missouri, sell at public vendue DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBto the highest bidder for cash the fol- TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT lowing described real estate, described PURPOSE. in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Bates County, State of Missouri, to wit: THE SOUTH 66 FEET, 8 INCH34-4 ES OF THE NORTH 133 FEET, 4 INCHES OF LOTS 155 AND CIRCUIT COURT 156 IN TOWN COMPANYʼS OF BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI FIRST ADDITION TO ADRIAN, PROBATE DIVISION BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI. to satisfy said debt and cost. In the Estate of PAUL J. STEVENER, Deceased MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee EVELYN A. STEVENER and 612 Spirit Drive PAUL JAY STEVENER, St. Louis, MO 63005 Personal Representatives. (636) 537-0110 File No: 64692.091207.106976 FC Estate No. 04T1-PR00070 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
NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME Public notice is given pursuant to §527.290 RSMo. that by order of the Bates County Circuit Court, entered on August 21, 2007, in Circuit Court Case No. 07BS-DR00073, the name of Cameron Dean Hough is changed to Cameron Dean Rice. Date: 8-21-07. Diana L. Rich (s) Clerk 34-4 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON AND CONSERVATOR OF THE ESTATE (Sec. 475.050 and 475.080, RSMo.) STATE OF MISSOURI ) ) SS. COUNTY OF BATES ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, PROBATE DIVISION, BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Matter of BILLY J. BRADLEY Incapacitated and Disabled Estate Number 07BS-PR00046 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BILLY J. BRADLEY, INCAPACITATED AND DISABLED PERSON On the 22nd day of August, 2007, Sharon Cumpton was appointed guardian of the person and conservator of the estate of Billy J. Bradley, a person adjudicated incapacitated under the laws of the State of Missouri, by Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Bates County, Missouri. The business address of the guardian and conservator is Route 1, Box 229, Butler, Missouri 64730. All creditors of said incapacitated and disabled person are notified to file their claims in the Circuit Court, Probate Division, of Bates County, Missouri within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, or be forever barred. Becky Robb, Clerk 35-4
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS LUCILLE MUNDEY Bates County Recorder of Deeds
Aug. 17-23, 2007 Forrest Lavern Kimble & Marlene Kimble & Laura Lavaun Clifton to Wanda Kay Kempton: N/2 of Lots 207 & 208, original town, Adrian. Bank of New York (trustee) & Certholders CWABS, Inc. to HSBC Bank USA (trustee) & Mortgage Loan Trist Mfg. Ownit & Loan Asset-BKD Certs, series No. 2005-4: Part of Sec. 22, Twp. 40, Range 31, Butler, described. Russell Lee Scott to Rita Kay Scott: E/2 of Blk. 11, Louis F. Pageʼs Addn., Adrian. Paul D. Craig (trustee) & Paul D. Craig Trust to David Davenport & Kathie Davenport & Michael Davenport & Joyce Davenport: Part of Sec. 20, Twp. 39, Range 33, described. Henry Otto Klumb (trustee & indivisually) & Henry Otto Klumb Trust 12-12, 1986 & Henry Otto Klumb Trust 10-18-1999 to Henry Otto Klumb (trustee) & Henry Otto Klumb Trust 8-162007: TRACT 1: ADVERTISING SIGN, BLDGS & IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED ON R/R R/ W ON N SIDE OF FT SCOTT ST, ADJACENT TO & E OF BLK 22, WEST SIDE ADDN, BUTLER; TRACT 2: W/2 OF LOT 5 OF NW/4 LYING S OF OLD RD, 5-39-29; TRACT 3: LOT 3 & 4, BLK 5, WARNERʼS ADDN, BUT-
St. Mary’s School opens on upbeat note St. Maryʼs School at Montrose began their new school year this week. Full days of classes were held beginning on Tuesday. The teachers were eager to greet the students and had been busy since mid-August preparing for their arrival. The students came back with a great deal of energy and enthusiasm. They were excited about the changes in the classrooms during the summer months and were glad to meet their new teachers. All of us welcomed Fr. John Bolderson as our new pastor and were glad to have him and his dog, “Gus” join us. Animals have been an added feature to the classrooms at St. Maryʼs this year. The students have really become interested and involved in their care. The 3rd, 4th and 5th grade class has taken on the care of 10 chicks. They are in the process of constructing a new living and roosting place for them with Father Johnʼs help. The 6th, 7th and 8th grade students are keeping two ferrets. They are learning about these animals a well as how to care for them. The 1st and 2nd graders have buddied up with the older students to learn about the ferrets and the chickens. As they become better acquainted with these animals, they will help their buddies with their care. As the first week of classes was drawing to a close, the same consensus was heard LER; N 48 FT OF E/2 OF LOT 4, BLK 3, CHRISTIAN & CONDEEʼS ADDN, BUTLER; TRACT 4: BEG AT NE COR OF LOT 1, BLK 1, PECKʼS ADDN, BUTLER, S 130 FT, W 90-1/2 FT, N 30 FT, E 7-3/4 FT, N 100 FT, E 82-3/4 FT TO POB AKA LOT 1 AND N 20 FT OF LOT 9, BLK 1, PECKʼS ADDN AND ALLEY ON W; TRACT 5: W 50 FT OF BLK 57, ORIGINAL TOWN, BUTLER; TRACT 6: N 40 FT OF LOT 12, YOAKUMʼS SUBDIV, BUTLER; TRACT 7: E/2 OF LOT 15 AND ALL OF LOT 16, BLK 5, WEST SIDE ADDN, BUTLER; TRACT 8: W/2 OF NE/4; SE/4 OF NE/4, AND NE/4 OF SE/4, ALL IN 29-41-29, EXCEPT DESCRIBED; TRACT 9: E 101 FT OF LOT 2, BLK 5, MARY E. PAGEʼS ADDN, BUTLER; TRACT 10: LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11 & 12,MARIA ACRES SUBDIV. TRACT 11: LOTS 6, 7, 8 & 9, BLK 4, GILBERT HEIGHTS SUBDIV, BUTLER; TRACT 12: LOT 3, BLK 9, COGSWELLʼS ADDN, BUTLER, DESCRIBED; TRACT 13: LOT 3, BLK 2, SCHWENKʼS ADDN, BUTLER; TRACT 14: LOT 2, BLK 5, WILLIAMʼS ADDN, BUTLER, EXCEPT A STRIP 10 FT WIDE OFF E, AND A STRIP 60 FT WIDE OFF W SIDE, AND S 26 FT; TRACT 16: W/2 OF LOT 4 & 5, BLK 2, ATKINSONʼS 2ND ADDN, BUTLER; TRACT 17: LOT 15, BLK 1, ATKINSON PARK ADDN, BUTLER, WITH EASEMENT DESCRIBED; TRACT 18: E 50 FT OF BLK 57, BUTLER; TRACT 19: W/2 OF BLK 52, EXCEPT W 33 FT AND W 16-1/2 FT OF E/2 OF BLK 52 (AKA LOT 1, BLK 52) AND W 16-1/2 FT OF LOT 2, BLK 52, BUTLER; TRACT 20: BEG AT NE COR OF LOT 5, BLK 1, PECKʼS ADDN, BUTLER, S 308 FT 3 INCHES TO PT 160 FT N OF SE COR OF LOT 6, BLK 2, PECKʼS ADDN, BUTLER, W 62 FT, N 308 FT 3 INCHES, E 62 FT TO POB, EXCEPT DESCRIBED. TRACT 21: N/2 OF W/2 OF LOT 2, BLK 1, THOMPSONʼS ADDN, BUTLER; TRACT 22: LOTS 5 & 6 AND W 8 FT OF N/2 OF LOT 4, BLK 18, WEST SIDE ADDN, BUTLER; TRACT 23: LOT 4, EXCEPT W 8 FT OF N/2 OF LOT 4, BLK 18, WEST SIDE ADDN, BUTLER: TRACT 24: LOTS 1, 2 & 3 AND ALLEY LYING S OF LOTS 1, 2 & 3, BLK 11, WEST SIDE ADDN, BUTLER DESCRIBED; TRACT 25: S 90 FT OF LOTS 1, 2 & 3, BLK 11, WEST SIDE ADDN, BUTLER, EXCEPT S 33-1/2 FT, SUBJ TO EASEMENT OF
1st and 2nd grade students learning about ferrets from the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.
5th grade student Hannah Boden shows 1st and 2nd graders how to properly hold a ferret.–Submitted.
from parents, teachers and students. It seems that everyone feels that St. Maryʼs will have a great year with such energy and enthusiasm present on so many levels. We do want to thank all of the parents, students and volunteers that worked so hard over the summer to spruce
up the school and to make needed repairs to the building and playground. The new paint, stain and varnish as well as all of the cleaning looks great! We do appreciate all of the may people who support St. Maryʼs school in so many different ways.–Sue Koehler, Principal.
W 12 FT OF TRACT AND SUBJ TO EASEMENTS DESCRIBED; TRACT 26: N 85 FT OF LOTS 9, 10 & 11, BLK 11, WEST SIDE ADDN, BUTLER; TRACT 27: LOT 9, BLK 11, WEST SIDE ADDN, BUTLER, EXCEPT N 85 FT; TRACT 28: LOT 14 AND A STRIP 15-1/2 FT WIDE AT N END AND 5-1/2 FT WIDE AT S END, BLK 14, WEST SIDE ADDN, BUTLER. TRACT 29: NE/4 OF NW/4 OF 22-40-31, DESCRIBED; TRACT 30: LOTS 12, 13 & 14, BLK 8, WEST SIDE ADDN, BUTLER: TRACT 31: E/2 OF LOT 4, BLK 2, MONTGOMERYʼS 3RD ADDN, BUTLER: TRACT 32: E/2 OF LOT 2, BLK 1, WILLIAMʼS FIRST ADDN, BUTLER; TRACT 33: W/2 OF LOT 5, BLK 7, WILLIAMʼS 1ST ADDN, BUTLER; TRACT 34: E/2 OF LOT 1, BLK 6, WILLIAMʼS ADDN, BUTLER, EXCEPT N 65 FT; TRACT 35: 62 FT OFF W SIDE OF LOT 1 AND 10 FT OFF E SIDE OF LOT 3, BLK 5, WILLIAMʼS ADDN, BUTLER;TRACT 36: LOT 3, EXCEPT E 66 FT AND ALL OF S/2 OF LOT 4, EXCEPT N 70 FT, BLK 10, WILLIAMʼS ADDN, BUTLER; TRACT 37: W/2 OF LOT 5, BLK 10, WILLIAMʼS ADDN, BUTLER; TRACT 38: BEG ON N R/W LINE OF MO STATE HWY #52 AT A PT 286 FT W OF E LINE OF SE/4 OF NE/4 OF 21-40-31, N 260 FT, W 95 FT, S 260 FT TO N R/W LINE OF MO STATE HWY #52, E FOLLOWING R/W LINE TO POB; TRACT 39: S 110 FT OF LOT 1, BLK 3, WILLIAMʼS 2ND ADDN, BUTLER, EXCEPT W 50 FT; TRACT 40: LOTS 5 & 6 AND E/2 OF LOT 7, PASSAIC; TRACT 41: LOTS 28 & 29, CONKLINʼS 1ST ADDN, PASSAIC. TRACT 42: LOTS 13, 14 & 16, EAST MARIA SUBDIV.
nity Church to David Tollifson & Jo Tollifson: Lots 1 & 2, Walleyʼs Addn., Butler. Midwest Auto Parts Company to Dale D. Son (trustee) & Sandra S. Son (trustee) & Son Family Trust: Lots 14 & 15, Blk. 16, West Side Addn., Butler. HSBC Bank (trustee) & Ownit Mtg. Loan Mtg., Asset=BKD Certs, Ser to Larry Jennings: Part of Sec. 22, Twp. 40, Range 31, Butler, described. Matthew D. Still & Renaye K. Still to Betty McClellan & John L. McClellan: Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12, Westview Subdiv. Bob & Glennʼs Equipment Company to Glenn E. Welsh & Dorothy L. Welsh: Part of Sec. 21, Twp. 40, Range 31, described.
Jon G. Lerosen (trustee) & Karen Lerosen (trustee) & Job G. and Karen Lee Lerosen Living Trust to Jon Lerosen & Tracy Lerosen: Part of Sec. 12, Twp. 41, Range 31, described. Howard E. Mooney to Kenneth L. Mooney & Diana Mooney: Part of Sec. 16, Twp. 41, Range 32, described. James F. Shissler & Michelle R. Shissler to Francis J. Garrett Jr.: Part of Sec. 32, Twp. 41, Range 31, described. Frank H. Pemberton & Sheila D. Smith-Pemberton to Janice D. Farrar & Steven L. Grable: Lot 6 & S/2 of Lot 5, Blk. 16, Littleʼs Addn., Hume. Ruby C. Hedges to Gary C. Anderson & Julianne A. Anderson: Part of Sec. 34, Twp. 41, Range 31, described. Joe Wix (trustee) & Linda Wix (trustee) & New Hope Commu-
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MARRIAGE LICENSES Lucille Mundey Recorder of Deeds William Michael Dellipaoli Jr., Butler, 33, and Kandy Lea Hoover, Butler, 28. David John Monaghan, Fremont, NE, 22 and Sarah Lynn Lovelace, Council Bluffs, IA., 22. Matthew Edward Johnson, Butler, 18, and Jeannarae Elizabeth Beck, Butler, 20. Ryan Keith Hooper, Butler, 23, and Michelle Lynn Hough, Butler, 22. CIRCUIT COURT James K. Journey, Judge Diana Rich, Clerk August 20-24, 2007 Tracie Denice Oot v Judson Lee Oot, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. Alison Lea Campbell v Michael Alan Wilson, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. St v Priscilla D Gunn, Felony burglary, set for 9-17-07. St v Lori L. Minor, Felony possession of controlled substance— methamphetamines, set for 9-1707. St v Robert Gillispie, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, set for 9-1707. St v Daniel M King, Felony burglary, set for 9-17-07. Kristi M Schroeder v Jason Schroeder, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. Adam Beatty by and through his next friend, Tina Beatty v Phillip Westrich, Ozark Motor Lines, Inc, Application for Approval of Compromise Settlement and Authority to Execute Release filed. Amber L Payne v Brian Antonious DeConink, Petition for Order of Protection filed Gary Lee Martin v Melanie Ann Martin, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. John W Campbell v Alice M Campbell, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. Susan Purcell v Glenn R Purcell, Petition for Order of ProtecSEE PAGE 14
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BROWN TIMBER CORPORATION: Would like to thank all the fine folks whom we bought walnut timber from this last year and for their wonderful recommendations to their neighbors and friends on our behalf. We would like the opportunity to serve your area and community again this year and get you the most money possible for your timber. Local Rep: 660All kinds of home & business repair, 424-0196, Field Supervisor: 417Cleaning, Remodeling, Contracting 830-2202, Office: 417-694-6116. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Sep- 12a27 tic tanks and lateral lines cleaned, reasonable price. Also shallow well ATTENTION HOME SELLERS: Are cleaning. Bill Shadden, Mound City, you looking for an edge, something to put your home at the top of a buyKS. 913-795-2261. fpz ers list? Do you want to make more DIAMOND DRYWALL:20 years ex- money, sell faster, and make the perience. Taping, finishing, some whole process easier? Get a prehanging, spraying and texturing. sale inspection. Call TasMar Home Call for estimates. Cell 913-208- Inspections today! Call 816-2601903. z 8778, home 816-619-4670. BUY A MATTRESS?GET A FOUNDATION FOR $1, get a frame for $1. Furniture City, Clinton, MO. 660885-7088. z
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LOOKING FOR AN AFFORDABLE: JOHNSON EXCAVATION: Kubota Medicare Supplement? Call David tractor, backhoe, water lines, culverts, new construction, grade work, Noble 1-800-838-5576. z driveways, also hydro dump trailer, MOBILE HOME SERVICE: Homes can haul up to 6 tons, road rock, moved & set (incl bsmt set), relevel- able to get in tight quarters where ing, skirting installation, etc. 913- the big rigs canʼt get to. Reasonable rates. Call Dayton, 417-395-4499, 244-4203. z cell 660-424-0006. z SCHUMANʼS VINYL SIDING & MORE: Siding, soffitt, facia, win- JIMʼS HOME REPAIR & FENCING: dows, free estimates. Call Clint, Room additions, decks, garages, sheds, all types home repairs, vi660-200-5484, 660-679-3364. z nyl siding, chainlink & privacy fencPERFECT HEAT:No inside mess, ing. References provided. Call Jim forced air heat, wood warmth and Campbell at 660-679-6907. 8a11 all the hottest water you can use. 660-598-4191. HARDY OUTSIDE HOME IMPROVEMENT:Remodel and new construction. Baths, kitchWOODBURNING STOVE. z ens, room additions, siding doors, R.B. CONSTRUCTION:Bobcat, windows, decks and patios. Combackhoe & dump truck work, drive- plete home renovation. 30 years ways, culverts, excavation, water experience. Call Bill 913-352-8365, lines, septic systems, gradework, cell 620-215-3699. z building pads, pond work, etc. Reasonably priced, quality work. Call HOME REPAIRS:And remodeling. A Rex 660-925-3138, cell 816-510- complete home repair and remodel service, 30 years experience inside 0048. z and out. Call Bill 913-352-8365, cell z PORTABLE TOILET RENTAL: 620-215-3699. Constn, public events, parties, etc. Reasonable rates & good service. DIP N ROLL PAINTING:ProfessionMobile John, LLC, Lonny, 660-679- al interior painting, free estimates. 816-297-2859 or 816-225-8352. 8627. z z HUME DISPOSAL LLC:Residential, commercial and roll off service for TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL: Worland, Foster and Hume area. Licensed and insured for your protection. 660-679-3737, no job too 660-643-7357. z small. 4a15 PINEY POINT EXCAVATING: Ponds, duck lakes, fence rows cleaned, BRICK, STONE AND BLOCK concrete waterers, water lines, sew- WORK: Quality work at reasonable ers demolitions, site preps, will do rates. Residential or small commerwork to hook up your manufactured cial. Over 20 years experience. Call home. Dozer backhoe, loader work. Jerry at Mattingley Masonry, 816862-6818. z Call 660-693-4434. z
WANTED:Truck Drivers, CDL, drug tested, nice equip., no touch freight, run Midwest only. Call 660-6793222, afternoons only. 2b29
TOO BUSY TO CLEAN YOUR VE- POST OFFICE NOW HIRING: Avg. HICLE? Let me help call Franklin Pay $20 hour or $57K annually inKoehn 417-395-4558. 2b22 cluding Federal Benefits and OT. Paid Training, Vacations. PT/FT. 12 OR 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND 866-689-4305 USWA. a ENGINE SERVICE: Exhaust work, brakes, shocks, struts. Jim Smith, 100 WORKERS WANTED:Assem45 years experience, 509 E. Walnut, ble crafts, wood items. Assemble Rich Hill, Mo. 64779. Phone for apt. crafts, wood items. To $480/wk. 417-395-2149. 2b29 Materials provided. Free information pkg. 24 Hr. 801-428-4649. a FIELD CONSTRUCTION: 20 Years of experience in home building and remodeling, including room additions, kitchen or bath remodels, decks, trim, drywall, tile, windows, Anouncements, Opportunities, Financial doors, siding and any other home Services, Insurance, Loans & Investments repairs. Cell 816-308-6275, home 816-297-8890. 2a29 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY: Claim denied? Free consultation. No PREMIER AUTO & MOTORCYCLE fee until you get paid. BTS Group, SALES: 1-888-352-6702. We have Inc. specializes in appeals and hearseveral Harleyʼs in stock. View our ings. Read the testimonials at www. inventory at www.premier-auto- btsgroupinc.com/testimonials.html sales.com b 1-800-466-0606. z
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R&K CONSTRUCTION:Vinyl siding, windows, home repair, certified vinyl installer, free estimates. Roy WellivSTUMP REMOVAL:Town and Couner, 660-267-3698. z try, quality service, reasonable rates, JUST NEED YOUR CEILINGS free estimates. Call Daryl Koehn z PAINTED? Free estimates. Quick 417-395-2475. Painting. Mike Crow. 660-424-9149. FOR ALL YOUR CARPET & upz holstery cleaning needs please call STUMP REMOVAL WANTED: Cliffs Carpet Cleaning 816-679z Deems Stump Removal Service. 5657. For free estimate call 660-679-4410, CLEAN 4 U:Home/office, 18 years leave message. z experience. Reasonable. Supplies, MIKE SHEPARD FENCING: and equipment provided. Free estimates. Bobcat Work. Bid per job. 660-492- Call 816-679-4381 /352/7416. 4a22 2070. z*
HOPING TO ADOPT! If you know a woman who wishes to find a caring and compassionate home for her baby, please call Peggy and Mike. 417-396-0112. Some Expenses QUICK QUALITY CUSTOM FENCPaid. 4b1 ING: And brush removal. Tony MOTHERʼS DAY OUT BEGINS: Smith, 660-492-2278, Adam, 660z Thursday, Aug. 30. First Christian 492-0176. Church, Butler, Mo. Children 6 months, 5 years are welcome any LIGHT CRANE SERVICE: 417-32124b11 Thursday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bring sack 0900. lunch w/ drink. $1 per hour. Crafts, music, stories, snacks, etc. Fun and BITNER WELDING:Weeknights & learning for your child in a Christian Saturday. Steel, aluminum, cast, atmosphere. More info: Church Of- stainless. Professional welding fice 660-679-3066, Susie 660-679- since 1978. Shop & portable. 6605193 or Candi 660-679-5139. 3b15 200-5664, 660-679-3878, Butler. 2&4wom SIGN UP NOW:Enter the Mr. & Miss Tiny Tot Contest, ages 2-5, or The PAINT AND BODY WORK: Paint Prince & Princess Contest, ages 6- that classic or antique car, reason11 for the Amsterdam Jubilee. Call able prices. Call Joe 816-250-2462. Nancy Mager, 660-267-3644. Dona- z tions may be taken until 8 p.m. FriSTEEL ROOFING & SIDING: Hiday, Sept. 21. 3b15 Grade Painted, galvanized steel. DRIVERS:Co. and lease purchase. Variety of colors, heavy 29 gauge, Great pay/benefits. Paid Ins./Vac. 3 ft width, custom cut, free delivery. 1-800-256-4515, Sign-On Bonus. No Touch/Dry Van/ 816-826-4515, OTR. 866-374-8487. 2a22 Sedalia, MO 65301. z COME TAILGATE:With the Adrian Booster Club before the Home opener at the Blackhawkʼs new sports complex. Adrian vs. Butler on Friday, August 31, starting at 5:30 weʼll be serving: Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, polish dogs, brats, French fries, tea and lemonade. Meal deals includes sandwich, fries and a drink for $5. b
SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION! Vacation is over and before you know it kids will be graduating. Let us turn your events into memories that will last a lifetime! Bring us or email pictures and we will put them on a DVD with music. We have reasonable rates and turn around is quick! Call for more info: LT DVD Productions, 660-679-5091 leave message, email: ltdvdproductions@yahoo. com z
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FINALLY!Affordable Medicare Supplements. Check out these great new rates today! Call David Noble 1-800-838-5576. z 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. 1wom
DUMP TRUCK AND SHORT HAUL TRUCKERS: Cook Insurance has a deal for you that can save you $$$$ on your insurance needs. Call 660Adult & Child Care, Chiropractors, 679-6188 or stop by our office on Counseling, Doctors, Dentists, etc. the east side of the Butler square. CANʼT WORK:Disabled? Social Se- 1womz curity Disability claim denied? Free consultation. No fee until you get SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PROpaid. BTS Group, Inc. Specializes in GRAM: $0 down if you own land hearings and appeals. Read the tes- or family owns land. Easy in-house timonials at www.btsgroupinc.com/ financing for bad credit. Call for aptestimonials.html 1-800-466-0606. proval. 877-688-4437. 3b15 z PICK YOUR PAYMENT:Have good FREE MEDICARE PART D HELP: credit or no credit. Have land or For your drug coverage. Call David need land. Call for fast approval. Noble, 1-800-838-5576. z 816-524-7731. 3b15
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DENTURES THAT FIT YOUR MOUTH: And pocketbook. Complete set $599. Dr. Robert S. Long, 417-667-3006. z
17 REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS HEIFERS: Out of 1407 and 036 Sons. Breed to BR Midland Son could start calving in Sept., also 13 registered Black Angus cows, three year old bred to 1407 Grandson, could start calving in Sept. 660-6437467. 2b29
HELP WANTED:Amsterdam Cafe. Waitress, cook, bartender, full or LIMOUSIN BULLS:Blacks and Reds, part-time. 660-267-3209. z Limousin females bred & open, Double J Ranch, 417-842-3353. z DRIVER POSITION:Enjoyable work in your local area, providing non- CORN FED BUFFALO:Sold by 1/4, emergency medical transportation 1/2 or whole. Call for hours, prices services. Competitive pay. Qualifi- and directions. If no answer leave cation requires clean driving record, message. Scott Farms, 660-476criminal background check and a 5843. z 4-door or mini-van. Some furnished wheelchair van work as well. Occa- PUPPIES FOR SALE:Cute & healthy sional Saturdays. Call Lynda @ ABC ACA Cockers, Mini Schnauzers, Toy Transportation, Inc. 816-220-1960. Poodles. Also Cockaliers, Yorkie 2b22 Poos. 785-241-1016. 3a22 DRIVERS IN DEMAND:With USA Truck! Expʼd or Inexpʼd. Call now! No CDL? No problem! Local training @ American Truck Training Academy, 800-397-2639. 2a22
RED GELBVIEH AND BALANCER BULLS FOR SALE: Call Lonnie McWilliams, 417-843-3146. 2a22
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST: SYNERTX Rehab hiring in Adrian! Flex PT & PRN hrs, pd trvl if needed! Call Gerald 1-888-7963789. a
FOR SALE:AKC registered Lab pups, 6 weeks old, all shots, big blocky pups with parents on site. 660-925-3418 or 660-424-3042. b
LOST:Jesse, black & white English Setter, north of Amsterdam, reward. HELP WANTED:Position open for 816-806-8663. 2b22 responsible person. Willing to train. Must be enjoy working with hogs. 2 YORKIE PUPPIES:Ready soon, References and drug testing re- male & female registered, 1st shots. quired. Drexel area. 816-619-2359. 913-898-2947. 2b22 2b22 FOR SALE:31 Blk & BWF cows, 5 MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST NEED- to 7 years old, bred to blk Angus bull ED: For 8-15 hrs week. No week- for fall calving. 417-850-4382. 2a28 ends. Always Tues. & Wed. Send resume to: 204 W. Chestnut, Butler, RAT TERRIER PUPS:2 M, 1 F, Mo. Attn: Marcia. 2b22 shots, 8 weeks old, wormed, $125. 913-352-6163. 2a29 SUBSTITUTES NEEDED: The Miami R-1 School District is currently FOR SALE:Itʼs that time of year accepting substitute applications again, selling 3 beautiful AQHA for the 2007-08 school year. Please reg. Palomino weanling colts and 1 contact the Central Office at 660- AQHA registered sorrel with lots of 267-3480 for an application. 2b22 white. 660-679-5591. b
HELP WANTED:Full-time help FOR SALE;Horses, 4 Paint yearneeded for horse facility in Butler. lings, $200 each. 913-557-2253. Horse experience helpful. 660-200- 2b29 2090. b
CARPET SALE:Shawmark Anything Goes Elite Fall Sale, begins Aug. 31. Town Square Hardware & Variety, south side Butler square, 660-6795832. bfp GARAGE SALE:Over 150 fishing rods and reels new and used, some old, including bait casters, spinning & spin casters. Other fishing items. New fall & winter clothing at $3 per item or 2 items for $5. Does not include jeans. Clothing for all ages. Lots of other items. Kerosene heater and stand-up basketball goal. Table full of 50¢ items. Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 410 South First Street, LaCygne, KS. b
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FOR SALE:New Holland 575 square FOR RENT:Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath, ca/ baler, like new. 660-424-0438. 2b22 h, $575 mo dep & ref required. 660679-0713. z ALLIS CHALMERS D15:Wide front, 3 pt, $1500 OBO. 660-832-4233. FOR RENT:Small one bedroom 2b22 mobile home, furnished. $350 rent, $200 deposit. 660-679-4490. z FOR SALE:2 horse trailer $600 OBO. 816-297-0011 or 297-4522. FOR RENT:1 bedroom apt. Archie b Senior Housing. Elderly, disabled or handicapped may apply. Equal SQUARE BALES FOR SALE: $5 a Housing Opportunity. “This institution bale. 660-424-9105. a is an equal opportunity provider and employer. EEOE 1womz FOR SALE:693 JD corn head hydraulic deck plates. 417-214-1275, FOR RENT:Nice 2 bdrm apt. $365 also available 643 JD corn head, month, good location, deposit & refLamar. 417-682-1901. a erences, no pets. 660-679-0713. z NET WRAPPED HAY FOR SALE: 660-492-2734. 2b29 FOR RENT IN BUTLER:3 Bedroom home, close to schools & town on FOR SALE:Sears 5000 riding lawn 2.3 acre lot, 2 bath, partially finished mower, 2 years old and Sears rear basement with workshop, $850 per tine tiller, 2 years old. Best offer. month. Send references to Dept. R, 660-424-0554. b PO Box 210, Butler, MO 64730. z 2005 605M ACCUBALE PLUS: Net, ramp, floats, 2500 bales. $25,000. HOUSE FOR RENT:2 Bdrm, 1 bath, 417-644-2560 days, 417-644-7713 ch/ca, kitchen appliances, attached nights. b garage, Linn County, KS. 913-8982300. 2b22 07 BUICK LACROSSE:Brand new car! MSRP $23,880. Sale price FOR RENT:807 Wix Lane. 2 Bdrm $20,995. Why buy used? After re- duplex, $400 mo & $200 dep. No bates. No payment till 08 with ap- pets. 816-297-8961. z proval. Other incentives may apply. Jim Falk Motors Clinton, MO 660- HOUSE FOR RENT:Newly remod885-2277. www.jimfalk.com. We eled, ch/ca, 2 to 3 bedrooms, small, have the best service department 1 to 2 people, $500 month, 1st and anywhere!! b last month plus deposit. References. 660-679-6296. 2b22 FOR SALE:Brome hay. Call after 6:30 p.m. 660-679-5086. b FOR RENT:One bedroom mobile home, ac, washer, dryer, furnished, FOR SALE:Used parts, for tractors, rent $350, deposit $200. 660-679combines and other farm machinery. 4490. z Austin Salvage, Butler, Mo. 660679-4080. Let phone ring several 2 AND 3 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR times, please! z RENT: 660-679-3836. z
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YARD SALE:Sept. 1-2-3, 8 to 5. Sun. 12:30 to 5. Mon. 3, 8 to 5. Glass coffee table nice, childʼs rocker, little girlʼs clothes, 1 to 3 years shoes also. Lots misc. bird houses, lots crafts. 521 N. 10th St., Rich Hill, Mo. a
12 YEAR OLD REGISTERED PAINT MARE: 14.3 hands, broke & gentle. LARGE GARAGE SALE:This Friday 660-679-6142. 3a29 & Sat., some furniture, new electric stove, 15 cubic foot freezer, 308 S. IF YOU HAVE livestock to sell, con- High St. in Butler. b tact Don Ghere Sale Company, 660679-4700. Jayce Ghere 660-6791538 for on farm livestock values. Homes, Business, Apartments, etc. fpz FOR RENT:1 Bdrm apt. Archie Senior Housing. Elderly, disabled or handicapped may apply. Equal Housing Opportunity. 816-293FOR SALE:Bush Hog rotary cutters, 5511. 1womz loaders and zero turn estate lawn mowers. Schell City T&T, Schell 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT: Nicely City, Mo. 417-432-3101. z furnished or unfurnished, pool, free cable TV & HBO starting at $290 in CUSTOM HAYING cash or shares, Nevada. 417-667-2633. z JD 567, net or twine. 816-7692787. z STEINER STORAGE:660-6794607. z INTERNATIONAL:Semi & low boy trailer, $10,000. 913-731-6025, after FOR RENT:Appleton City Senior 9, 913-898-6370. 3b22 Citizens housing has attractive and spacious, one and two bedroom HAY FOR SALE:500 4x6 round apartments for rent. Utilities are furbales Prairie Hay, can arrange nished, including cable. Laundry fatrucking. 913-259-0910 or 913-898- cilities on site. Ideal for seniors. Rent 3312. 2a22 is based on income. For more information call 660-476-2443. Equal INTERNATIONAL 424 TRACTOR Housing Opportunity. FOR SALE: Asking $4000. Deck 1&3womz mower $400. Push mower and gas weed eater $50. Contact Rick Stark FOR RENT IN BUTLER:2 Bdrm, at Ballard School if interested. 816- new carpet, new paint, fenced yard. 297-2656. 2b22 816-619-2259. z
BUTLER R-V SCHOOL DISTRICT: Has declared the football scoreboard as surplus property. Anyone interested in purchasing the scoreboard may submit a bid to the superUSED HEALTH CARE EQUIP- intendentʼs office at 420 S. Fulton, MENT: Clean, good condition items Butler, MO 64730, by 3 p.m. August at affordable discounted prices, 31, 2007. 2b22 shower chairs, tub grab bars, self standing commodes, raised toilet RICH HILL R-IV SCHOOL DISseats, canes, crutches, walkers, TRICT: Is accepting bids on instalwheelchair, used Jazzy #1120 bat- lation of a new roof for the old high tery powered chair and more. “This- school building. Bid specifications N-That Sales”, Butler, Mo. 660-679- and information may be obtained 7748. 5b29 from the superintendentʼs office at 703 N. Third St., Rich Hill, MO 64779 MOM LOOKING FOR IN-HOME or by calling 417-395-2418. Bids are NANNY: Or stay at home Mom to due by 4 p.m. on September 10. babysit 3 month old full time. 660- 2b29 492-3168. a PUBLIC NOTICE:The Miami R-1 ADOPTION:Faced with an un- School District Board of Education planned pregnancy? Compas- is now accepting bids for Propane sionate Agency represents loving, fuel for the 2007-08 school year. financially stable couples. You The bids are to include the delivered choose your babyʼs family. Ongoing price per gallon of propane fuel, to pictures, updates. Assistance avail- include a total of two “loads”. Bids able. 1-866-236-7638. 24/7 a are to be submitted no later than 3:00 P.M. on September 17, 2007 to HELP WANTED:Manual Lathe/Mill the District Central Office. The adoper. W/ setup exp. Arcola Mo. on dress to receive bids is as follows: Stockton Lake. 417-424-3332, 417- Miami R-1 School District, Rt. 1 880-6751. z Box 418, Amoret, MO 64722. If you should have questions, please call NOTICE:Foster Retirement Center, 660-267-3480. The Board of EducaInc. is now accepting applications for tion reserves the right to reject any rental apartment, 1 bedroom, stove, and all bids. 2b29 refrig., utilities furnished, rental assistance available. Submit to: Foster NOTICEProtect what you have with Retirement, PO Box 33, Foster, Mo. insurance from COOK INSUR64745 or contact 660-832-4124 for ANCE Agency, Inc. 660information. EHO. eowz 679-6188 Butler, Mo. z Auctions, Garage & Yard Sales,
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2 BDRM HOUSE FOR RENT: In Butler. Near school. $375 month, available Sept. 1. Dep. & ref. Pet negotiable. 816-682-0167. 2a29
EBAY CONSIGNMENT STORE: Now open to sell those unwanted OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT: Prime items. 816-380-2559. 2b22 Garden City, Mo. Location next to Helms Insurance Agency on Old 7 GARAGE SALE:Aug. 31, 8 to 4 & Hwy. Handicap accessible bathroom Sept. 1, 9 to 2. 21766 Taylor Road, & parking, 755 sq ft. Call 816-7733 miles East of LaCygne just off 152 8373 or 816-258-0823 for details. Hwy. Futon, monitors, desk, chairs, Rent negotiable. zeow9/5 surround sound and lots of other items. a FOR RENT:1 Bdrm house, Rich Hill. 660-679-4376. b HUGE GARAGE SALE:116 Chestnut, LaCygne. Thurs., Fri., Sat. 8-5. FOR RENT OR SALE:Lovely VicBar stools, lamps, household items, torian home, 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, items too numerous to list. b natural trim, lovely staircase, ch/ca, detached garage, rent $700 plus MOVING SALE:Aug. 30, noon-7 dep. No pets. 403 N. Main, Butler, p.m. 710 Hillcrest. Loveseat, knick 660-679-6141, owner broker. b knacks, pictures, small table, small bookshelf, tv, large bookshelf, mis- FOR RENT:2 bdrm, 2 bath mobile cellaneous, lots of bargains, inside home with large detached garage, where it is cool in dining room, come located in Passaic, $425 rent and see! a dep. No pets. 660-679-6141, owner broker. b GARAGE SALE:Fri., Aug. 31, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat., Sept. 1, 8 a.m. - 12 FOR RENT:1 and 2 bedroom apartp.m. Young menʼs clothes, camo, ments, $200-$350 rent and dep. No sports equipment, cd case, house- pets. 660-679-6141, owner broker. hold items, lots of extras. 1 mile b north of Amsterdam, 2 1/2 miles east. Bridges. a FOR RENT:108 S. Thompson, duplex, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, nice $350 rent GARAGE SALE:301 E. Lincoln, and dep. No pets. 660-679-6141, LaCygne. Thurs., Fri. 10-7; City owner broker. b Wide Sat. 8-? 3 family sale, nice dolls, clothes, jewelry & too much to I HAVE 2 & 3 BEDROOM TRAILmention. b ERS: 1107 N. Orange St., Butler, go to trailer #3, she will show them. ESTATE SALE:220 E. 7th, Adrian. Phone 660-200-6162. 3b29 Thurs., Aug. 30 thru Sat., Sept. 1. No early sales, starts at 8 a.m., not L&L MINI STORAGE:Units available before. Thurs.-Fri. closes at 5 p.m. starting at $25. 660-679-0030. z Sat. until 2 p.m. Where a silent bid on all remaining items with reserves closes at 3 p.m. Winning bidder shall be notified shortly after, must take all items, 1000 of items from 50 years of collecting including Coke collect- FOR SALE:Several homes that ibles, milk glass, antiques, clocks, would make great starters or rentals. tools, hitches, rifles, shotguns, trea- Some already rented! Great income dle sewing machine, dolls, old kero- potential. All are priced to sell. All in sene lamp, etc., etc., etc. b Rich Hill. Evenings 417-395-4490. b
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14 news-Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, August 31, 2007 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 youʼre buying before you buy it. TasMar Home Inspections, Butler, 816-260-1903. z OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE: The space previously occupied by Mike Keith Insurance located in the MCI Financial Group building is now open for lease. Long term lease desired. For questions or to view office space, please contact Shannon at 660-679-5196. z GREAT DOUBLEWIDE HOMEBARGAIN PRICE: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, new carpet & fresh paint inside and out. Call for details. Woodyʼs Mobile Homes, El Dorado Springs, MO. Your affordable housing headquarters. 800-618-3514. www.woodysmobilehomes.com. z HIGH QUALITY, LOW PRICE: Late model Holly Park double wide mobile home, full stone fireplace, many extras, come see it while you can still pick the new carpet, your affordable housing headquarters. Woodyʼs Mobile Homes, El Dorado Springs, MO 800-618-3614, www.woodysmobilehomes.com z YOUR NEXT HOME IS WAITING! Like new, many luxury features, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, private master retreat, 28x64. Call for details. Your affordable housing headquarters, Woodyʼs Mobile Homes, El Dorado Springs, Mo. 800-618-3614, www. woodysmobilehomes.com z SINGLEWIDE HOME WITH CLASS: Luxury everywhere! Solid wood cabinets, stone fireplace, glamour master bath, great decor. 16x80, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2001 Chandelier, very reasonable price. Call Woodyʼs Mobile Homes, 800-618-3614, www. woodysmobilehomes.com z
FOR SALE:Commercial complex 110-112 Prospect, approx. 6500 sq ft offices, baths, overhead doors, 2 Anything you might want to sell bdrm apt, $95,000. 660-679-6141, 660-200-5805, owner broker. b COMPUTERS:New & used systems, software, printers & scanners, cusFOR SALE BY OWNER:Cute, 2 tom built to your specifications. We bedroom, 1 bath with detached ga- will beat any locally advertised price rage, down town Louisburg, Kansas, on computers. Computer Shop, Rt. 913-206-7948. 2a29 1 Box 651, Butler. 660ñ679ñ5396. All major credit cards accepted. MUST SEE INSIDE:4 bedroom, 3 zeow5 bath, completely restored, 3 years ago, carpet, wiring, plumbing, ch/ca, FOR SALE:2 Meyer Comm. pecan owner finance, low down. 660-679- crackers, excellent condition, $3800 4585. b each. 660-549-3389. z
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(11) Recreational For Sale Boats, Motorcycles, Motor Homes, Aviation
LG, GE, FRIGIDAIRE:Front loaders, washers & dryers. New colors: WANTED:Dead or alive. Used 4 cherry red, glacier blue, black. Delʼs wheelers, 3 wheelers, dirt bikes, Adrian Appliance, Adrian, 816-297street bikes and ATVs, no key or title 2228. z needed. 816-217-8542, 816-3805161, anytime. z MATTRESS SETS:$150-$375. Brand new in plastic, full, queen, FOR SALE:2005 Kawasaki Vulcan king sets, firms and pillowtops, Meanstreak 1600, 400 miles, $9000. brand names, full warranties. 816660-424-3408 and 2006 Kawasaki 645-1845. 4a8 Ninja 650, 500 miles, $5800. 660424-3409. 3a15 BRAND NEW CHERRY SLEIGHBED: With quilt top mattress set, still LARGE OLDER PONTOON: With in wrap, $395, can separate. 816trailer 70 hp Mercury motor, in 645-1845. 4a8 LaCygne area, $900 OBO. 913-5941338 or 913-594-1339. a QUEEN/FULL PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET: Brand new in plastic, FOR SALE:Remington Model 700 $175. 816-645-1845. 4a8 rifle chambered in 204 Ruger has Bushnell 3x9 scope rifle is 2 years FOR SALE:300 Gal. water tanks, old, like new. 660-925-3418 or 660- $75 each. Cash only. 407 W. Vine, 424-3042. b Butler. 660-679-5929 or 660-6437431 Hume, leave message. 4b15 REDUCED:Winnebago 35ʼ motor home slide, jacks, great shape. Tim FOR SALE:Kitchenaid built in dishWright, 816-437-8310. a washer, stainless tub, 5 cycles, $900 new, very nice, $150. 660-200COMPOUND BOW FOR SALE: 2186. b Hoyt Razortec 33” axle to axle 60 to 70 pound pull, drop away arrow rest, HEDGE POST & WOOD FOR trophy ridge sights. $350. 660-424- SALE: 660-925-3302. Corners lines 0039. 2b29 & corrals on hedge posts. 4b29
WE BUY MOBILE HOMES: Call 1- FOR SALE:Home gym weight ma800-618-3614. z chine, all weights included, like new, $75. 816-682-1462. b WOODYʼS MOBILE HOME PARK: A nice place to live! Move your mo- ROGERʼS HUNTING, fishing & Arbile home to our park in El Dorado chery will be Open on Labor Day for Springs, Mo. Clean, friendly atmo- all your Archery & Hunting needs. sphere, very affordable. Ask about East Hwy. 160 Lamar, Mo. 417-682first month rent free. Call 800-618- 6600. b 3614, www.woodysmobilehomes. com z 1998 HARLEY DAVIDSON Fat Boy, windshield, saddlebags, custom ex3 BEDROOM RANCH:Built 1991 on haust, grips, 37,040 miles $12,900 60 acres, 2 bath, basement, pond, black stk#7184. Call 417-358-8001 outbuilding, very nice, $225,000. or view at www.Premier-auto-sales. 660-643-7161. 8b1 com b ADRIAN HOME FOR SALE: Complete remodel, custom oak kitchen cabinetry, new appliances, ch/ca, roof, windows, doors, paint, full bsmt, att garage, 30x40 shop w/ concrete floor, fenced back yard, 2 1/2 lots on corner, quiet neighborhood close to school, 2 bed, 1 bath w/ adequate room for expansion, price reduced, need to sell! $118,000 OBO. 660424-0470 or 660-424-0056, 830 Old North 71 Hwy. z
1998 HARLEY DAVIDSON XL1200 Sportster, windshield, engine guard, floor boards, saddlebags, backrest, luggage rack, 16,750 mils $6995 orange/white stk#7188. Call 417-3588001 or view at www.Premier-autosales.com b
1999 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Classic true dual exhaust, too much chrome to list! 19,658 miles $13,900 Diamond Ice/Aztec Orange stk#7225. Call 417-358-8001 or view 100 ACRES:Beautiful home site, at www.Premier-auto-sales.com lots of trees, electricity, rural water, b $2000 an acre. Owner agent, Divine Real Estate, 816-674-1176. 4b15 2000 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Softail long shot Vance & Hines 60 ACRES:2/3 timber, 1/3 open, exhaust, 46,285 miles $13,900 Orgreat hunting, $1675 an acre. Owner ange/Blue Flames Stk#7167. Call agent, Divine Real Estate, 816-674- 417-358-8001 or view at www.Pre1176. 4b15 mier-auto-sales.com` b 12 ACRES:Spring fed lake, rolling hills, lots of trees, electricity, rural water, $75,000 owner agent. Divine Real Estate, 816-674-1176. 4b15 70 ACRES:Located 14 miles south of Nevada, 2 1/4 miles east of 71 Hwy. 51 acres in crop, very productive, highly tillable farm. Presently rented to excellent cash renter. Excellent for deer and turkey hunting. Great investment opportunity. $2500 per acre, $175,000. 417-682-5130 days, 417-884-2439 evenings. z
FOR SALE;2 Bdrm, 1 bath, stick built house on concrete slab w/ carport on 1 garden acre, large shed w/ power. Possible owner financing, 660-267-3152. bfp
LARGE DOG PEN:Chainlink w/ top, $175. 816-210-7924 after 5 p.m. 2b29 FOR SALE:20.8 x 38 axle mount dual hubs & wheels, $400; 30.5L x 32 rice cane, Feterl 10x70 grain auger, hydraulic swing hopper. 660492-3277. b FOR SALE:2 Dog - dog box, made by Cotch Supply, also TriTronics 2 dog shock collar, 1 mile range, box in excellent shape. 816-682-1462. b 30” NATURAL GAS RANGE: 2 years old, black and stainless steel, black vinyl sides, $400. No checks. 660200-6403. a FOR SALE:Meat saw Biro 33 Hobert Steakmaster meat grinder, 1 HP table size, all for $500. 816-250-2316. a FOR SALE:18 Cubic ft Gibson refrigerator, pop machine, candy machine, exercise bike and weight bench. 660-679-3092, may be seen at the Butler airport. a 86 HAULMARK:Enclosed cargo trailer, single axle, good condition, $950. 417-395-4733. 2a29
STIHL CHAIN SAWS:Trimmers, electric & gas powered blowers. Parts and service available. J&E Enterprises, 660-598-6725 south of 2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON Dyna water tower, Rockville, Mo. z Wide Glide, lots of chrome, passenger backrest, Tach, luggage rack, Screamin Eagle II Exhaust, 15,303 miles $12,900 black stk#7222. Call HEAVY DUTY RECLINING LIFT 417-358-8001 or view at www.Pre- CHAIR: On sale now! Furniture City, mier-auto-sales.com b Clinton, Mo. 660-885-7088. z
(13) Miscellaneous
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Softail Screamin Eagle II Exhaust, custom grips, 23,875 miles $14,500, green/black stk#7196. Call 417-3588001 or view at www.Premier-autosales.com b
80 ACRE HOME:Timber with creek, 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON XL1200 excellent hunting, secluded area. Custom Vance & Hines exhaust, 417-884-5302. z custom grips, drag bars, chrome levers, HD mirrors 15,066 miles 95 ACRES:Prime hunting & fishing $7500 red/silver stk#7166. Call 417in Amsterdam, $2000 an acre. Call 358-8001 or view at www.Premier660-200-2001. b auto-sales.com b FOR SALE BY OWNER:Older 3 bdrm, 2 bath home on two large lots, 2 car det. garage, central heat, lots of shade, has had lots of work done on it. Art & Mary Zellmer, $55,000. 660-679-5356. z
FOR SALE: Butcher hogs delivered to locker of your choice, alfalfa hay. 816-657-4426 or 657-2679. z
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE Ultra Classic Screamin Eagle Pipes, 12,239 miles $17,900 black stk#7206. Call 417-358-8001 or view at www.Premier-auto-sales. com b
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON Dyna Police windshield, engine guard, highway pegs, floorboards, Vance & Hines Exhaust, Hyper-Charger Air Cleaner, passenger backrest, custom seat 4,210 miles $13,900 FOR SALE:Commercial building in black stk#7186. Call 417-358-8001 downtown Rich Hill. Excellent loca- or view at www.Premier-auto-sales. tion next to Senior Center. Lots of com b potential. Evenings 417-395-4490. b 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON Dyna Superglide forward controls, modiFOR SALE:4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath fied exhaust, security system 28,790 home on 15 acres more/less. Very miles $11,500 red stk#7109. Call large home. Great location south 417-358-8001 or view at www.Preedge of Rich Hill. Horse barn and mier-auto-sales.com b other out buildings. Evenings 417395-4490. b 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider Screamin Eagle Ii exhaust, FOR SALE OR RENT TO OWN: highway pegs, custom grips, 8,253 Re-habbers potential money maker, miles $13,900 red/black stk#7198 4 unit apt. house, $18,000. Needs Call 417-358-8001 or view at www. lots of work, 213 S. Mechanic, But- Premier-auto-sales.com b ler. 660-200-5805 or 660-679-6141, owner broker. b 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON Night Train, Screamin Eagle II exhaust, COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR 3,508 miles $14,900 black cherry SALE: 3,000 sq ft includes 2 bdrm stk#7220. Call 417-358-8001 or apartment, ch/ca, 2 large garages view at www.Premier-auto-sales. with overhead doors, office space com b with 1/2 bath and kitchen area, located 110 Prospect, $50,000 pos- 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON softail sible owner finance. 660-679-6141 deluxe backrest, fog lamps, wide or 660-200-5805, owner broker. white wall tires, highway pegs, 2,902 b miles $16,900 white/black stk#7203. Call 417-358-8001 or view at www. FOR SALE OR RENT:Possible own- Premier-auto-sales.com b er finance, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home, large lot, ch/ca, $500 rent and 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road dep. No pets. 800 Grove. 660-679- King Classic 12,029 miles $16,900 6141, owner broker. b blk/blk cherry stk#7142. Call 417358-8001 or view at www.PremierFOR SALE:306 W. Pine, Butler, 2 auto-sales.com b story, lovely exterior, needs total inside redo, $20,000. 660-679-6141 TRAILERS FOR SALE:Present or 660-200-5805, owner broker. special is a 61/2ʼX16ʼ Tandem axle, b $995. Stop by Auto Motives at the 71 exit at Rich Hill and look at our FOR SALE BY OWNER:20 Acres trailers. Phone 417-395-2277. zeow tall timber land, near Stockton Lake. Phone 417-770-2162. a
WALLPAPER EXPRESS OUTLET: Nevada, Mo. Hwy. 71, West Side. 417-667-3030. New stock arriving daily. Hundreds of $5-$7 d/r in stock. Hurry! Unadvertised in-store sales everyday. z
BULK TURNIP SEED:Great 4 deer FOR SALE:1995 Buick Skylark, 2 plots! Corner Hardware, 107 W. door, 6 cylinder, just over hauled, Ohio, 660-679-4481. b good condition, ideal for school or work car, 509 E. Walnut, Rich Hill. BUNN COFFEE MAKERS: 4 Mod- 417-395-2149. 2b29 els available. Also Bunn replacement decanters. Come and browse. ALL NEW 07 SILVERADO 1500: Town Square Hardware and Variety, Extended & Crew Cab & Trailblazers south side Butler square. 660-679- have a huge rebate or zero percent for 60 months! Call or come by for 5832. b details. Zero percent requires credit ORECK SWEEPERS:3 Models. Re- approval. Jim Falk Motors, Clinton, placement bags & belts and service Mo. 660-885-2277, www.jimfalk. available. Carpet cleaners for rent. com. We have the best service deCome browse. Town Square Hard- partment anywhere. b ware & Variety, south side historic Butler square. 660-679-5832. b NEED A NICE CAR, but have credit problems? Everyone will be apWANT TO BUY:Pop-up camper in proved!!! Weʼre here to help. Call good condition. Call 660-679-5069. 660-525-6059. b 2b29 03 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED: YES:We buy, sell and trade antiques Only 34,400 new car trade in miles! and collectibles. The Dusty Attic, Heated memory leather & every813 North Orange, Butler, Missouri. thing else. Always the best ride 660-679-9911. Open 10 a.m. - 5 & gas mileage. GM Certified with p.m. everyday. z GMʼs new 5 yr 100,000 mile warranty. Sale price $12,370. Jim Falk COMPUTERS:New & used systems, Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277, software, printers & scanners, cus- www.jimfalk.com. We have the best tom built to your specifications. We service department anywhere. b will beat any locally advertised price on computers. Computer Shop, Rt. 03 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE: V6, ice 1 Box 651, Butler. 660ñ679ñ5396. cold ac, moon roof, well equipped, All major credit cards accepted. nice car! 3 month 3,000 mile warzeow5 ranty. Sale price $6,980. Jim Falk Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277, www.jimfalk.com. We have the best service department anywhere. b WANTED:Junk or abandoned cars, trucks, buses, scrap metal piles, alu- 06 CHEVY EQUINOX LT: Only minum, copper, radiators, aluminum 17,800 miles! Leather & loaded. wheels. 660-643-7320, cell 660- MP3. Good looking & practical. Ex679-1223. z cellent condition. GM Certified with GMʼs new 5 yr 100,000 mile warREFLEX SPRAY-IN BEDLINERS: ranty optional. Sale price $17,770. Best appearance, most flexible, Jim Falk Motors Clinton, MO 660donʼt pay dealerʼs markup. Call Joe 885-2277. www.jimfalk.com. We 816-250-2462. z have the best service department anywhere!! b 1993 F250:2 WD, 7.3 diesel. 913731-6025. 4b8 07 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: Moon roof, loaded. Fancy! Like brand FOR SALE:Osage Valley Electric new. GM Certified with GMs new 5 Cooperative is accepting sealed yr 100,000 mile warranty. Sale price bids on two vehicles until August 31, $15,480, 2.9% 60 months, available 2007. Bids will be taken until 4 p.m. with approval. Jim Falk Motors ClinAugust 31. OVEC reserves the right ton, MO 660-885-2277. www.jimto reject all bids. First vehicle: 1999 falk.com. We have the best service Ford F250 extended cab pickup, department anywhere!! b 5.4L, auto, cloth interior, am/fm cassette, ac, tilt, cruise, pw, pl, receiver 07 CHEVY IMPALA LT:All the powhitch, bedliner, 152K miles, good er options! Only 9,800 miles. Like condition. Second vehicle: 1997 brand new. GM Certified with GMs Chevrolet 1 ton flat bed dually, 6.5L new 5 yr 100,000 mile warranty. diesel, auto, installed new long block Sale price $17,750. 2.9% 60 months 4/04, rebuilt transmission 11/05, vi- with approval. Jim Falk Motors Clinnyl interior, basic interior package, ton, MO 660-885-2277. www.jim64,750 miles. These vehicles can be falk.com. We have the best service seen at the Butler office located on department anywhere!! b North business 71 Highway, 1321 North Orange, Butler, Missouri be- 04 PLYMOUTH SEBRING: Well tween 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday equipped & very nice. 3 month, through Friday. You can see pictures 3,000 mile warranty. Sale price of the vehicles at www.osagevalley. $5,999. Jim Falk Motors, Clinton, com 4b8 Mo. 660-885-2277, www.jimfalk. com. We have the best service deFOR SALE:1995 Dodge truck 1500, partment anywhere. b new trans, runs real good, 4 wheel drive. 660-679-3018. z 04 CHEVY CAVALIER:Tilt, cruise, defroster, cd, automatic, very nice! FORD PICKUP TRAILER: 3/4 ton, 3 month, 3,000 mile warranty. Sale fiberglass camper shell, $225. Extra price $5,920 Jim Falk Motors, Clinpickup shell, $75. 913-352-8266 call ton, Mo. 660-885-2277, www.jimevenings after 6. 2a22 falk.com. We have the best service department anywhere. b 1979 F250:New 351 w/ transmission, locking tool boxes, Tommy lift, 05 CADILLAC DEVILLE:Only new tires, new brakes, $1000. 660- 26,000 miles! Heated memory leath679-3204. 4b22 er. 6 passenger. Like brand new. GM Certified with GMʼs new 5 yr 100,000 FOR SALE:05 GMC Canyon, 2 WD, mile warranty optional. Sale price 5 spd, 4 cyl. 816-297-2320. 2a22 $21,975. Jim Falk Motors, Clinton, Mo. 660-885-2277, www.jimfalk. TAKING BIDS:2001 Chrysler PT com. We have the best service deCruiser, 92,857 miles, p. sunroof, partment anywhere. b pl, pw. Contact Doug at Community First Bank, 660-679-3135. 2b22 1983 JAGUAR XJF:60,000 actual miles, 2 door, air, new tires, green, FOR SALE:95 Mercury Cougar, sil- good cond. $4200. 913-795-2649 or ver, runs, great radio, high miles, 620-441-8800. 2a29 some work, $900 OBO. W&D electric, $75 OBO. 660-679-4875. b 05 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 4X4: Only 32,400 miles. Moon roof, Bose 02 RANGER REG CAB:4 Cyl, 5 stereo, Onstar! Like new. GM Certispeed, ac, cd player, 169,000 miles, fied with GMs new 5 yr 100,000 mile great cond., $2950. 660-525-1600. warranty. Sale price $15,450. Jim a Falk Motors Clinton, MO 660-8852277. www.jimfalk.com. We have 1992 CHEVY 1/2 TON:4 WD, V6, the best service department anyruns great, 160,000 miles, $1600 where!! b OBO. 6 ft box blade, $100. 660-4920409. a
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STEEL, STEEL, STEEL:Several types. Lots of pipe, square tubing, 1”, 1 1/4”, 1 1/2”, 2”. 660-925-3302. z 1985 CHEVY 3/4 TON:4 WD, new tires, 40,000 miles on engine, 400 BUILDINGS FOR SALE OR RENT auto transmission, factory flat bed, TO OWN: Pick your size and color. runs great, $1600. 660-492-0409. Stop by Auto Motives at the Rich a Hill 71 exit. Phone 417-395-2277. 1&3womz 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS: Low mileage and clean, $4000. 660ATTENTION GOLFERS:We will 679-4203 or 679-4641. a NOT be undersold on major brand golf equipment. We will buy, sell FOR SALE:1973 GMC V8, 2 ton or trade! Peculiar Golf Pro Shop & grain truck, w/ steel bed & 2 hydrauDriving Range. Open year round. lic cylinders, 2 spd rear end, $2700. 816-779-0001. z 913-795-2046 or cell 620-224-6700. a COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY: 660679-3951. z FOR SALE:1990 Chevy Scottsdale Pickup, V6 automatic, cold air, 2 NEW & RECONDITIONED: Refrig- wheel drive, heavy half, $2900. 660erators, as low as $298. Delʼs Adrian 832-4864. 2b29 Appliance, 56 E. Main, Adrian, Mo. 816-297-2228. z FOR SALE:2000 Grand Marquis LS, 85,000 miles, good cond., $5800. TRAVEL:Cancun $429, air, Hyatt 660-679-5994 or 660-200-5994. htl, 5 n ppdbl; San Juan $620, air, a Rio Mar 5 n, ppdbl; cruise $424, W. Carib 5 n ppdbl-in; Vegas $249, air, 06 CHEVY HHR LS:30,000 miles, 2 n ppdbl. Call for info-other destina- automatic, pw, pl, cruise, cd player, tions. 816-679-4381. 4a8 still under warranty, $12,500. 660679-5786 after 3. 2a29 $25,000 ALLOWANCE TO IMPROVE LAND: Call for fast approv- 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE: al. 816-524-7730. 3b15 Limited, leather, seats, sunroof, full power, very clean, runs great, GOT LAND?If you or a family mem- $9200. Call 913-471-4350. 2b29 ber own land, youʼre approved! Call for fast approval. 816-524-7732. FOR SALE:1992 Cadillac Dev3b15 ille, clean, good shape, high miles, $1500. Call 913-731-9008. a CRAFTERS WANTED:Osage Crafters Christmas Craft Show, Decem- FOR SALE:2003 Ford F150 XLT ber 1, 9-4, Old City Hall, Butler. 660- FX4, super crew, 66,000 miles, dual 679-4214 or 660-679-6277. 3a22 exhaust, roll up bed cover, automatic, black, $16,250. 660-424-0557. THE $10,000 BOOTS:We now know 2a29 there are 2 pair, one somewhere in Texas. The other pair you can see 1999 HONDA CIVIC:$600 OBO! at The Dusty Attic, 813 N. Orange in 2000 Neon only $300! More cars Butler, Mo. 2b22 from $500! Police impounds! For listings 800-559-4179 ext N732. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST NEED- a ED: For 8-15 hrs week. No weekends. Always Tues. & Wed. Send 1992 ACCORD $500! 1997 Altima resume to: 204 W. Chestnut, Butler, $900 OBO! Toyotas & more from Mo. Attn: Marcia. 2b22 $500! Payments from $29/mo! $0 dn, 36 mos @ 11.5% apr. Listings SATELLITE TELEVISION & INTER- 800-546-5204 ext T333. a NET: Available anywhere, lowest prices guaranteed in writing. Call FOR SALE:89 Ford F150, runs 660-679-3139. Stop by 301 N. Or- good, asking $3500. 816-297-2638. ange, Butler. 4b29 b
05 DODGE NEON SE:Only 41,300 miles! Automatic, ac, stereo, defroster, nice car. Remaining factory warranty. Sale price $7,680. Jim Falk Motors Clinton, MO 660-885-2277. www.jimfalk.com. We have the best service department anywhere!! b 05 FORD TAURUS:Very well equipped. Very nice condition! 3 month 3,000 mile warranty. Sale price $6,650. Jim Falk Motors Clinton, MO 660-885-2277. www.jimfalk.com. We have the best service department anywhere!! b 07 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4X4, 3rd row seats, Bose premium speaker system, LT1 equipment group, New demo!! List price, $39,395. Sale price $33,997 after rebate. Other incentives may apply. Why buy used? No payments till 08 with approval. Jim Falk Motors Clinton, MO 660885-2277. www.jimfalk.com. We have the best service department anywhere!! b 07 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT2 4X4, sunroof, locking differential, ALS WOL tires, Bose premium sound, XM radio, rear seat DVD, lugg rack cross bars, “LT2” equipment package includes 8 very important options. Brand new, no miles!!! List price $46,429. Sale price $39,997 after rebates. Other incentives may apply. No payment till 08 with approval. Jim Falk Motors Clinton, MO 660-885-2277. www.jimfalk.com. We have the best service department anywhere!! b 07 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS: Last chance to own a legend! Moon roof, 18” wheels, convenience package, high end stereo. List price $30,140. Sale price $27,167. After rebates. other incentives may apply. No payment till 08 with approval. Jim Falk Motors Clinton, MO 660-885-2277. www.jimfalk.com. We have the best service department anywhere!! b 07 PONTIAC G-6:V6, sport package. Brand new car! MSRP $21,190. Sale price $17,824. After rebates. Other incentives may apply. No payment till 08 with approval. Jim Falk Motors Clinton, MO 660-885-2277. www.jimfalk.com. We have the best service department anywhere!! b 07 CHEVY SILVERADO HALF TON: Tinted glass, air conditioning, cruise, trailering equipment, locking differential, handling/trailering suspension, Onstar. Brand new. Sale price $17,777 @ 60 months, zero percent optional with approval. Jim Falk Motors Clinton, MO 660-885-2277. www.jimfalk.com. We have the best service department anywhere!! b 08 CHEVY HHR PANEL LT: Sun roof, luggage carrier, luggage carrier roof rails, automatic, 17” wheels, XM Radio, LT Preferred equipment group. Includes 18 very important options. Brand new no miles. Sale price $20,985 after rebates. Other incentives may apply. Jim Falk Motors Clinton, MO 660-885-2277. www.jimfalk.com. We have the best service department anywhere!! b FOR SALE:05 Chevy Malibu, new body style, 32K, under warranty, air, all power, new tires, excellent condition, clear title, $10,500. 913-7952526, leave message. a SEATS! SEATS! SEATS!Conversion take off parts, pickup bed, tailgates, wheel and tires, 16 inch wheels and duals. Store open one block West of Caseyʼs in Appleton City, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cell 660-492-3786. Phone 660-4765342. eowz NEED A CAR?CALL BILL MARRBill Marr Motors 660-679-3424 z
★Court news... FROM PAGE 12
tion filed. Joshua Ryan Gregory v Autumn Dawn Gregory, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. Larry J Phelps v Carolyn M Phelps, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. Angela Tripp v Steven Blevins,
Motion for Family Access filed. Kimberly Hubbard v David Hubbard, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. Tricia Morris v Gregory Lee Morris, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.
Living with diabetes
Thursday, Aug. 16, Dr. Joseph Brewster from the Associates in Family Care Clinic provided an interesting and informative program on diabetes medication options for Bates County Memorial Hospital’s “Living with Diabetes” group. During the program, Cheryl Mohr, RN, was introduced as the new diabetes educator for the hospital and instructor for the American Diabetes Association recognized program for Diabetes Self Management. Living with Diabetes is a free community wellness program provided by Bates County Memorial Hospital. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the BCMH Education Center. Call 660-200-7020 for more information regarding BCMH diabetes education.–BCMH photo.
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Zero tolerance for this ‘stunt’
xcept for an alert citizen who called in the alarm, much, if not all, of the west side of the Butler Square could now be a smoldering ruins. As is reported on the front page of this weekʼs edition, vandals deliberately set fire to a storage building in the alley behind the Missouri Farm Loan office Saturday night. That is not speculation, it is a certainty as evidence and information collected by authorities clearly reveal the crime of arson was committed. At this writing police and fire officials continue to check out leads. It is to be hoped arrests and prosecution are forthcoming. Imagine the tragedy and disaster that could have been. In all, there are 13 business buildings along the west side. They could have been wiped out, leaving thousands upon thousands of dollars to be spent on cleanup and rebuilding. In the interim income and employment would have suffered, to say nothing of the ugly piles of charred rubble and bricks for weeks and months to come. Right now there is a widespread reaction of “zero tolerance” as far as the perpetrators are concerned and all hope the courts will show no leniency. As the news-Xpress gathered information for the story, it was learned vandals have been roof-hopping on the west side buildings on a regular basis. In the process they have weakened roofs in places, causing leakage when it rains. In addition, electrical conduit has been damaged, and cigarette butts, drink containers, condoms and other trash have been scattered along the roof along with graffiti smeared here and there. This has got to stop. First and foremost before those involved in this unusual “sport” are accidently electrocuted, injured in a fall or hurt in some other manner. Itʼs not safe up there by any stretch of the imagination. Secondly, merchants—and the community— should not have to put up with this type of behavior that bring on repair costs and frustrations. Lastly, there should be no let up in preserving and maintaining our beautiful and historic courthouse Square—think of the life-taking building collapse on Clintonʼs Square last year and the disastrous fire that destroyed several historic structures in Fort Scott, Kan., a couple of years ago. Such losses can never be completely recovered... and there is no excuse for the reckless activity that took place last Saturday night that could have been the ruination of all that we hold near and dear.
Generous donations appreciated
Dear Butler/Adrian girls’ volleyball teams and community leaders: On behalf of the Children’s Mercy Cancer Center I would like to sincerely thank you for your donations at the recent powder puff football game. The money raised will help purchase food and pantry items for the Parent Rom in our Oncology Unit. Your support of our families is so greatly appreciated. Having a child with cancer is a very difficult and stressful time for the entire family. The Parent Room is a place for parents to take a break from the hospital atmosphere and enjoy food and fellowship in the company of other parents who are going through a similar experience. The Parent to Parent Program and Parent Room could not exist without the generosity of people in the community. Thank you again for your generous donations and support for this program. Sincerely—Julie Gettings, LCSW, Oncology Parent to Parent Program Coordinator, Kansas City, Mo.
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ast week we ran a piece on the front page (suggested and assisted by Don Ghere) on gas stations in Butler during the 30ʼs, 40ʼs and part of the 50ʼs, listing 16 to the best of our combined memories. Well, we missed one, a kind reader advised. It was a Sinclair station at Orange and Mill streets—immediately south of the now Danny Cox feed store. Of the Trip Down Memory Lane article, a local reader responded that in the 50ʼs he resided in the Joplin, Mo., area and upon driving to Kansas City, Butler was considered more or less the half-way mark. In other words the place to pull into a station for a fill up. HE MARVELED at the number of gas stations here at the time. He also suggested the demise of most of them could be attributed to the construction of the U.S. 71 four-lane bypass (about mid-1960ʼs) where north-south traffic was re-routed— as we all know—west of Orange Street, and as the name implies, “bypassed” the thriving motor fuel hub. Another said she recalls as a little girl, her dad taking her to Bert Bradleyʼs gas station, Orange and Pine streets, for an ice cream sand-
Xpressions C.A. Moore wich—”one of her favorites.” ★★★ One last hurrah for our “Mock Election" to list your five most irritating TV commercials, an election that turned out to be a flop. A viewer, however, complains of the Charmin toilet paper ad that in cartoon format shows two bears headed for separate outhouses, one of which is unfurling a sheath of Charmin while en route. DESPITE MY total lack of research on the subject, I think itʼs a lead pipe certainty that bears do not use toilet paper. But what bugs the viewer most is this scenario is accompanied by a rousing rendition of “The Hallelujah Chorus.” Yes, “The Hallelujah Chorus,” for crying out loud. I totally agree. ★★★ Hereʼs something to make your legs ache. Ed Yoder, local State Farm Insurance agent, will be one
Somewhere over the rainbow
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he Fliars Club flyout to Paola Sunday morning was favored with a nice rainbow near the state line, as three ships and eight Fliars arrived at the ramp. The sprinkles probably never reached the ground and the rest of the day continued the clear and cooler conditions we had earned so valiantly. Airplanes moving through the Butler aerodrome this week included a 1961 vintage Cessna 175, a diametrically new Cessna Skylane with the fully-electronic instrument panel, a beautiful Falco F.8L all-wood homebuilt, an RV-6A kitplane and a Cessna Skyhawk. Jim Breckenridge was up with his Piper Comanche and son Shawn flew in with the Citabria. Sam Styron stopped by with his Air Tractor sprayplane. BASED BIRDS taking wing were Roy Conleyʼs Piper Cherokee 140, Jim Fergusonʼs Cessna Skylane and Doug Osbornʼs patrol Cessna 182. Randy Miller exercised a Cessna
Blue Yonder LeRoy Cook 150, Bill Koons flew a Skyhawk for the first time in 40 years and student pilot Spencer Thompson, now soloed on his own, went out for practice in a Cessna 150. The Butler airportʼs native prairie patch at the north city limit boundary has done well, with the Big Bluestem grass poking up eight feet high. No wonder the buffalo roamed the plains from here westward 200 years ago. The view from above is more green than in past years, with full ponds and lush field crops instead of the drought desert we had last summer. SEPT. 8 poses a trilemma of Saturday destinations for pilots, who are
Invasion of the worms
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he ground moves beneath my feet in an undulating pulse, dizzying to behold as I watch where I walk. As soon as I realize the blades of grass are covered in white, crawling fuzz, I begin “Sherlocking” my way to the source. Against the stream of hundreds of wiggling, hairy worms, I backtrack their exodus journey that appears to begin and end around our large walnut tree. My focus turns upwards to moving bark and naked branches where leaves used to flutter. The damage to our giant shade tree from thousands of creeping critters certainly resembles a Biblical plague and I get nervous. IʼD SEEN a few of these worms back in early summer, but now the populations had exponentially grown. They covered not only the walnut tree, but littered the walls and roof of the chicken coop. They crawled throughout the dogʼs pen and found their way into buckets and barrels and over any immovable object. I continued my investigation throughout our backyard crime-scene to discover they were moving in and around and up other trees nearby. My mind raced to ruined and felled timbers and a hot, blazing finality to summer due to trees without canopies. I feared this invasion would forever alter the tall and the green lumber that we love.
Outside the Box Brenda Black I wondered if this was a migration or were they here to stay. And the biggest question of all: just what in the world are they??? I KNEW WHERE to turn for the answer ˆ our trusty University Extension Office and our faithful Extension Agent. Mr. Decker put my mind at ease and assured me the “Walnut Caterpillars” would do no permanent harm to my beloved trees. I learned about the ways and wonders of the moth-born larvae and understood that they were extremely fond of pecan and hickory trees as well. He told me about their innate patterns to hatch and feed, then descend from the branches to find a place to burrow and start the cycle all over again. At that, my query intensified. “You, mean they are going to set up residence here year after year?” Mr. Decker quelled my anxiety with his calm assurance that there was no reason to believe it would continually get worse. This late summer hatch seems to be an exception. Then
The beer guzzles on!
Editor, news-Xpress: Itʼs just too bad when there are some of us out here who would like a few beer-free family events to go to. I am very disappointed with the Butler Police Department, although I am wondering if I can now get by with running stop signs or speeding? I would like to know the names of the Elks Lodge members so I can do as little business as possible with them. I guess by this time next year there will be a beer garden across the street from the high school football field for those who just canʼt get along a few hours without their beer. Itʼs really very sad what those who just have to have their beer are doing to the Butler area events.—Bonnie Austin, Route 4, Box 291, Butler 660-679-4080. •Keep the news-Xpress number handy to report a news item or to inquire about advertising–(660) 679-6127
of many who will be participating in the 24th annual “Start to Finish MS150” fund raising bike ride beginning Saturday, Sept. 8. THE GROUP will grind it out from western Cass County to Sedalia and return the next day to the Ray-Pec School facility in Peculiar, Mo. Many will overnight on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Yoder will be riding with the Bike Stop Bicycle Stores MS team which has over 225 riders entered. This is not a sudden impulsive move on Yoderʼs part for the course will be a grueling experience. He has been preparing for some time via a series of rides within and out of the county, frequently with fellow cyclists Wayne Rives and David Miller who will not be included in the MS ride, but ride strictly for pleasure (50 to 60 miles in one day is common for this trio). IF YOU WOULD like to support the efforts of Yoder or anyone else you know whoʼs involved, get them a check made out to the National MS Society. But hurry, time is short. ★★★ Parting thought: Itʼs OK to stop and smell the roses, but do so with caution lest a bee might pop out and sting you on the nose.
offered the Fort Scott airshow, the Miami County aviation day at Paola, or the Lincoln, Missouri airport appreciation day. Only the FSK affair has airport closure times for aerobatics, but expect heavy traffic if the weatherʼs good. Meanwhile, the American Bonanza Society is meeting in Wichita at the Beech factory from the 6th to the 8th. OUR QUESTION of the week involved the SAE rating of Grade 100 oil. In the old days it was called 50-weight, pretty heavy stuff for cars but normal for air-cooled engines where clearances are large. Most of us use 15-50 or 20-50 multigrade stuff instead of straight weight oil, however. For next weekʼs question, where did the name Citabria originate for American Championʼs little acrobatic taildraggers?
he promised that the trees would survive their brutal leaf ingestion. Why even entire groves of nut-bearing trees around the county were stripped clean by finicky eaters who gorge on very specific cuisine. Theyʼll leave poison ivy and Virginia creeper vines virtually untouched in their quest for the delicacy of nut-flavored leaves they love. But, fortunately the trees will live like they have in the past when previous caterpillar diners ate ravenously. Ahhhh. I had my answers. I was not alone in this disaster. Iʼd been given knowledge, and with that, peace and power. I retreated indoors to avoid the hairy hoards, but resolved not to worry since Mr. Decker said I shouldnʼt. THE TREE IS virtually a skeleton, with only tattered remnants of chewed leaves dangling precariously. But visible without all the foliage to block the view, are hundreds of green globes still firmly attached to row after row of naked limbs. After the assault, the tree will still live and produce a crop. The moral to my wormy story: When you feel like youʼre being gnawed at and stripped of beauty, be courageous. For the things that come to attack, cannot completely destroy us. Life remains and clings tightly in the form of strength and hope. Like the walnut tree, we can survive the hardest of blows. My Extension Agent told me so.
Senior Center Menu Schedule Serving Adrian, Butler and Rich Hill Centers
AUGUST Monday, 27: Roast pork, hamburger on bun, oven fries, east cole slaw, mixed vegetables, bread/bun, cookʼs feature, chocolate mousse. Tuesday, 28: Scroddle fish sticks, turkey pot roast, potatoes/carrots, sauerkraut salad, green beans, bread, coconut cream pie square, cinnamon apple muffins. Wednesday, 29: Chicken pasta casserole, breaded pork steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, broccoli, sliced tomatoes, roll, prune cake, fresh fruit. Thursday, 30: BBQ beef on bun, chicken tetrazzini, cottage fries, steamed cabbage, marinated carrot salad, bread/ bun, Rice Krispie treats, rum raisin square. Friday, 31: Roast chicken w/vegetables, country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, scalloped corn, lettuce salad, bread, cookʼs feature, Jello w/topping.
16 news-Xpress, Butler, Mo., Friday, August 31, 2007
Bikers, start your engines!
June 22, 1958 this mass photo of the Stuckey & Sons Gypsy Motorcycle Tour Group was taken near the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City as the group (traveling in two’s) was about to depart to Riverside for a party with police escort. Among the bikers were Melvin Smith, Allen Roach and Paul Moudy, all of Adrian. Smith requests anyone known in the photo to contact him in reference to a reunion of the Stuckey & Son Gypsy Tour Group in 2008. The Stuckys were Harley Davidson dealers at the time.
■ Helping kids succeed in school
Parents must be involved By Kris Jenkins
HES Specialist University of Missouri Extension, Bates County
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ave you heard the old adage, “It takes a village to raise a child?” Even in todayʼs busy world where villages are almost nonexistent and neighborhoods arenʼt as closely knit as they once were, this saying holds true. The same principle applies to your childʼs education—it takes more than a good school to educate children, just as takes more than a good home to make children well adjusted. It takes community, teachers, and it takes YOU! Did you know that children spend over 1,000 hours a year in school? So, if they go to school for 13 years, that adds up to 13,000 hours when someone else teaches, influences, molds and cares for your children. But, if parents and schools work together, children can grow up as educated, competent and productive members of our society. So how can you help your children in school? One of the main ways is to get take an active role at home and at school. Research shows that children do better in school when parents talk often with teachers and become involved. Kids whose parents interact with teachers usually get higher grades and test scores, develop positive attitudes about school and are better behaved. Parents and teachers need to communicate on a regular basis, not just at parent/teacher conferences. But sometimes, a parent doesnʼt know just how to go about getting involved or how to make that positive connection with the teacher and/or school. So, where do you start? It is best to try and meet teachers early in the school year. This will help the teacher better understand your values, your child, and also lets them know that you support your childʼs education. Teachers like to have parents who are interested in a childʼs progress. If you are involved in school activities and events you will have added chances to talk with you childrenʼsʼ teachers. Becoming involved in PTO, PTA, and Booster Clubs also gives you a change to get to know the teachers better. On top of that, involvement in groups related to the school give you a chance to have some say in the decisions that may affect your children. You donʼt have to be involved in everything. Choose something that is manageable and give it your all. Another good investment in your childʼs education is to volunteer. What you do will depend on the needs at your school and your abilities, but usually the possibilities are endless. Lunchroom monitors, tutors, library aid, a classroom speaker on a specific topic, concession workers, playground monitors, field trip chaperones or room parents are all frequently needed. Let the teachers know what your interests are, then theyʼll have an idea who to call for help. Sometimes you can contact a teacher by phone, email or can visit the classroom to check on your childʼs progress. Be sure to ask the teacher for convenient and appropriate times for those activities. Help at home is important also. Children do better in school if parents support their education at home. Turn off or limit the television on school nights, set a regular time for homework and make yourself available to help, read to your children on a regular basis, talk with your children about the things you read together or about the lessons they are learning in school. Health can also affect school performance. Itʼs important for children to get regular sleep, eat breakfast(cereal and juice or milk is a good starter), and get plenty of exercise. All of us, regardless of our own educational level, want our children to become successful, caring adults. We all want our children to be healthy and happy. And, all of us want our children to do better in life than we have...itʼs the American Dream. That success begins with education and with parents who get involved with their childrenʼs schools.
Miami R-1 school menus Monday, Sept. 3: No School. Tuesday, Sept. 4: Breakfast: Donut, milk. Lunch: Chicken pattie, broccoli and cheese, tator tots, cake, milk. Wednesday, Sept. 5: Breakfast: Grilled cheese, milk. Lunch: Spaghetti, corn, lettuce, bread, pineapple, milk. Thursday, Sept. 6: Breakfast: Eggs and toast, milk. Lunch: Mazzarella cheese sticks, chicken strips, peas, cookie, milk. Friday, Sept. 7: Breakfast: Sausage and hashbrowns, milk. Lunch: Frito pie, cheese, refried beans, corn, peaches, milk.
Returning soldier has been through a lot Christian Church Aug. 26 Amoret Christian Church had 59 in attendance. Happy 26th anniversary wishes go out to Terry and Tammy Cameron on the 29th. Have a great day, you both deserve it. Tuesday evening we had a very special visit from our dear young friend, Bryce Garman of the U.S. Army. Heʼs on leave from Afghanistan and due to return the 29th. We invited him to dinner and he enjoyed a home cooked meal. As he spoke of what he was dealing with day af-
ter day, you could tell heʼd been through a lot of hard times. We last saw him as a 16 year old boy. Now heʼ a 20-year-old young man with lots of miles under his belt. Please keep him in your prayers. Saturday evening we had a visit from our preacher, Bro. David Rizer and his wife Jennifer. They were planning to go to the Amsterdam Park celebration. They were looking forward to some fun and a little visiting. Rich Hill is having a salad supper on Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in attending get in touch with Linda Wiley, sheʼs in the phone book. She will arrange with you a way to get there. Sept. 8 Show Me Home will have Fall Festival. Sept. 13, Ozark Christian
College will have activities. Bro Rizer can fill you in so call him on his cell 660-200-6587. Blessings are as follows: Etha Pearl has completed her treatment and all is well. Her faith has kept her strong. Janet Moreland also is very blessed. Her surgery went well and she is recovering from it all. Prayer is needed for Jack Gregory he will have surgery on Thursday morning at St. Josephʼs in K.C. We all hope heʼll come through it with flying colors. Jake Luttrellʼs doctor told him we are all like a good vehicle and if it ainʼt broke, donʼt fix it, so theyʼll keep an eye on his hear and he does need gall bladder surgery.
J.B. Gregory is still not doing well. Tammy Cameron has friends who have had a really hard time with bad luck. Theyʼve had two serious accidents and at the present time they are both in the hospital but on different floors . Their names are Heath and Vivian, no last name as of this date. All of the above are in need of prayer. Also Vicʼs brother needs prayer. We also need to pray for flood victims and those who are victims of the mine disaster. So many lives lost and families just devastated by it all> It has been a rough year so far. Hopefully the months ahead will be a lot better. Our fate is in Godʼs hands. Be sure you check on a shut-in, and reach out as we try to do. Buckle up and be safe. Till next time, God bless each and everyone of you.–Lorrie Johnson.
