921News.com: September 2014

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Butler Senior Center Fall Festival Celebration

BUTLER, Mo – The Butler Senior Center’s Fall Festival celebration will be this Sunday, October 5th at the Bates County Fairgrounds in the Youth Building.

A fun filled day is planned beginning with lunch at 11:30am and will be served until the food is gone and it’s a free will donation.

You still have time to submit your theme basket that will be auctioned off beginning at noon. Take them to the Senior Center or bring them with you on Sunday and make sure you mark what is in the basket and its value.

A queen size quilt donated by Sharon Cumpton will be auctioned off at 1pm.

Stop by the Youth Building at the Bates County Fairgrounds on Sunday, enjoy a meal and stay for the auction. All proceeds will benefit the Butler Senior Center.
Marla Kash, fm92news

It’s Time to Go to the Movies

BUTLER, Mo – Celebrate Recovery invites everyone to go to the movies. The movie “God’s Not Dead” will be shown on Friday, October 3rd at the Church of the Nazarene in Butler beginning at 7pm.

The movie is free and snacks will be provided. Make your plans to “to go to the movies” Friday night.

Annual Heritage Dinner Thursday Evening

BATES COUNTY, Mo – Everyone is invited to the Bates County Museum on Thursday evening for the 6th annual Heritage Dinner. Dinner will begin at 6:30, sponsored and catered by Ritchie and Debbie Davis of Butt-Head BBQ of Adrian.

The program will feature Lee Ward who will present a program titled, Jesse James: Alive then Dean. He will also have his latest book, “Coffins, Kits and Moore” available for purchase.

Reservations are not necessary but would be appreciated. Contact the Museum at 660-679-0134.
Marla Kash, fm92news

Man Flees from Accident

VERNON COUNTY, Mo – A Vernon County resident was taken into custody Saturday afternoon following a lengthy foot pursuit. According to a press release from the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, a male subject fled on foot from a motor vehicle accident on E highway and ran into some nearby woods. Responding deputies set up a perimeter and waited for additional units and the departments K-9 to arrive.

Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said off duty deputies were called out to assist with the search for the subject. “Within a short time we had seven members of the Sheriff’s Office and our K-9 on scene. We located the subject over a mile from the incident locations in a field” said Mosher.

According to the press release medical personnel were requested to respond to a location where they waited for the deputies to bring the suspect to the nearest road for medical treatment. Sheriff Mosher said his office handled the search and capture of the suspect but the accident is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Monday, September 29, 2014

Watch Out for Deer!

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers that deer are more active this time of year, and to please be especially vigilant during evening and early dawn hours. Deer behavior changes due to mating season, which may cause an increase in sightings and roadway crossings. Hunting and crop harvesting may result in these animals being in places they aren’t usually seen. Drivers are urged to remain alert.

When you see deer, slow down and proceed with caution. Deer often travel in groups–stay on guard after a close call or when you see a single deer. Natural features also affect deer movement. In areas where there are streams or wooded corridors surrounded by farmland, look for more deer to cross roadways.

The majority of deer strike crashes occur in October and November each year, with the largest number taking place in November. Most deer strikes occur between the hours of 5 p.m. and 6:59 a.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers that an attempt to avoid striking a deer could result in a more serious crash involving oncoming traffic. Try to remain calm. Panicking and overreacting usually lead to more serious traffic crashes. Deer create hazards for Missouri motorists. Please stay alert, and make sure you and the occupants of your vehicle buckle up!

Watch Out for Deer!

Drug Take Back in Windsor

HENRY COUNTY, Mo – The Henry County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with the C.O.D.E. conducted a Drug Take Back activity in conjunction with National Drug Take Back day around the nation.

The event, held at Merryfield Pharmacy in Windsor, collected 30 pounds of expired and unwanted prescription medications.

Sheriff Oberkrom said, “This was a great turn out and we are thankful that many participated in the event by bring by their old prescription drugs. The program is provided so that prescription medications are disposed of properly and don’t get into the wrong hands or into our water tables. We had a great location and thanks go to Merryfield Pharmacy for hosting the event.”

The next Drug Take Back is scheduled for October 18, 2014 at Summers Pharmacy in Clinton from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

MedFlight holds training for Vernon County Sheriff’s Office

VERNON COUNTY, Mo – Municipal Airport of Nevada, Mo held a medical flight training seminar last week for the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office. The training included extensive training for proper landing zones, inclement weather, approaching the aircraft and weight standards of the aircraft.

MedFlight is a big supporter of the community and other facilities up to 150 miles from their base at the Municipal Airport. Detective Johnson who participated in the training said Medflight is more than willing to come and help out at any point in time, they have helped out on numerous occasions in Vernon County.

Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said he is trying to expand his deputies training beyond what is considered “standard” and training like this is one way of doing that. “We respond to wrecks, domestics and other incidents where people have been inured but law enforcement often overlooks training in certain areas. This was some very valuable training for our office to receive and our staff will be able to work with medflight even better than before.” said Mosher.

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls

There will be a “Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls” program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. The programs will be held on Monday and Wednesdays October 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 27, 29 and November 3.

Classes will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital; 1401 S. Park Street, El Dorado Springs.

Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.

The workshop is grant funded and open to the public. Pre-registration is required by calling the Cedar County Extension Office at (417) 276-3313 by October 1. A workbook is provided.

For more information contact Saralee Jamieson, Human Development Specialist, at (417) 646-2419.

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls

Massey's Monday Madness

BUTLER, Mo – Today Only!!! Nature Own Honey Wheat bread 20oz loaf – regular price $3.99 today only for $1.00. Best Choice Apple Juice 64oz for 89 cents – regular $1.99 and Sparkle Towels only 49 cents.

Show Massey’s Monday Madness today.

Flu Shots Available

BATES COUNTY, Mo – Bates County Health Center, 501 N. Orange in Butler, currently has flu shots available for administration.

Due to a delay in shipment from the manufacturer, not all doses have been received but administration of current stock will begin immediately.

Changes to the VFC (Vaccines for Children) program have caused some confusion as to who may receive flu shots at our office. We have VFC flu vaccine as well as flu vaccine that can be given to anyone regardless of insurance status.

Please call our office at 660-679-6108 for questions or clarification.

Friday, September 26, 2014

Circuit Court Of Bates County, Court News

Diana L Rich, Clerk

Bryan E Murphy v Linda D Murphy, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Daniel J Ferguson v Sara J Ferguson, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Osage Valley Scam Report

“Osage Valley has received several reports from members that have received a call from someone posing as an employee from Osage Valley. The member is told that if they do not pay, their electricity will be shut off in an hour. One member was told to go the nearest convenient store and purchase a Green Dot card to avoid disconnect. Please do not respond to this scam. Osage Valley does not ever take credit card information over the phone. OVEC members can only make credit card payments through a secure automated payment line.”

Republican Pot Luck Dinner

BATES COUNTY, Mo – There will be a Bates County Republican pot luck dinner and meeting on Tuesday, September 30th at 26 N. Delaware in Butler.

The meeting will begin at 6pm and will feature Patricia Pike, 126th State Representative candidate and Senator Ed Emery.

Law Enforcement Officers arrest Daniel Lewis

BUTLER, Mo – On September 24th the Bates County Sheriff’s Office along with the Butler Police Department executed a search warrant at 310 College Street in Butler, MO.

During the search of the residence Law Enforcement located and collected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Daniel L Lewis DOB 10-02-2014 of Butler was arrested and is currently in the Bates County Jail on a $20,000 cash only bond for possession of a controlled substance which is a class C felony. He was also charged with unlawful use of drug paraphernalia which is a class A misdemeanor.

On September 24th Bates County Deputies located stolen property at a residence in Lowes Trailer Park in Drexel, MO. This case is currently an open investigation. Items recovered were one orange ladder, go-cart, battery charger, and an air compressor. These items were identified by the victim and have been returned to him.

Turkey Season Forecast

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.–Results of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s annual wild-turkey brood survey are in, and the news is good, especially in the northern half of the state.

Each summer, citizen volunteers and Conservation Department staff record the number of wild turkey hens and recently hatched turkeys they see. This year’s wild-turkey brood survey showed strong reproduction, bolstering gains posted in 2011 and 2012.

Resource Scientist Jason Isabelle, the Conservation Department’s turkey program leader, tallies the number of young turkeys, called poults, seen by observers. Then he divides this number by the number of hens reported. The resulting poult-to-hen ratio is a good measure of turkey nest success and poult survival.

From 2007 through 2010, the statewide poult-to-hen ratio ranged from 1.0 to 1.2, well below the long-term average. This year’s survey showed a ratio of 1.7. That is 21 percent and 26 percent greater than the past 5 and 10-year averages, respectively, and the same as the past 20-year average.

“This year’s numbers are encouraging,” says Isabelle. “This is the third time in four years we have seen a statewide ratio of 1.7 poults per hen. The exception was last year, when we had a late spring coupled with heavy rainfall during the critical incubation period.”

Northeastern Missouri had the best news this year, with a ratio of two poults per hen. Northwestern Missouri was close behind with a ratio of 1.9. The lowest poult-to-hen ratios were reported in the western Ozarks (1.3), in western prairie counties (1.4), and the Mississippi Lowlands (1.5). The rest of the state was near or above the 20-year average.

Isabelle says the strong showing of turkeys in northern Missouri is very heartening, because that area was most affected by the downturn in turkey reproduction that began in the early 2000s.

“Naturally, we are thrilled to see the turkey flock in northern Missouri showing signs of a rebound,” says Isabelle. “I’m hoping we can continue to build on the kind of production we saw this year, particularly in those regions. This year’s poult-to-hen ratios were higher than last year’s in eight of nine turkey-production regions, and the statewide ratio was up 31 percent compared to last year. That will translate into more turkeys in the woods for the fall hunting season.”

Perhaps more significant to the majority of turkey hunters is what three years of strong turkey reproduction portends for future spring seasons.

“Although this year’s hatch won’t have too much of an effect on next year’s spring harvest, it will result in an abundance of 2-year-old gobblers during the 2016 season,” says Isabelle. Couple that with carry-over from previous years of improved production, and Missouri hunters have quite a bit to be excited about right now.”

It's official: Hospital in Clinton will serve Osceola, replacing Sac-Osage

Residents will now have to travel to Clinton or Bolivar for a hospital. This building, erected in 1969 and expanded over the years, will be razed within a year.

OSCEOLA, Mo. – The boards of Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar and Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola finalized the agreement for CMH to provide medical services in Osceola and purchase SOH’s assets. The contract signed on Wednesday ends a negotiation that started a couple of months ago. It resulted this month in the end of Sac-Osage’s 45 years of in-patient hospital services.

The purchase will be closed Nov. 1, 2014. CMH will pay $400,000 for assets other than the real estate, and will pay $250,000 for the real estate after the hospital building is razed, which is supposed to happen by Nov. 1, 2015.

CMH in November will take over a medical clinic, and will also offer a walk-in clinic and other services. CMH will also operate Sac-Osage’s ambulance service, and add another ambulance to the Osceola operations. Sac-Osage will close its clinic in Wheatland, where CMH already has a clinic.

CMH Osceola Medical Center will be in SOH’s Tri-County Clinic building that is just uphill from the hospital building in Osceola. CMH’s walk-in clinic will be open daily from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. The clinic will be connected to CMH’s advanced electronic medical record system to ensure both patient confidentiality and convenience.

CMH Osceola Medical Center will also include telehealth services, outpatient lab, and imaging (including X-ray and ultrasound). The CMH Osceola Community Pharmacy will also be in the building. People who used Sac Osage Pharmacy in the hospital will have all their prescriptions moved to the new location in the clinic.

CMH Osceola Rehab, which includes physical, occupational and speech therapy, will be in the former Sac-Osage Family Dentistry building at 475 Hailman in Osceola.

“This is a very positive addition to the community. I believe that CMH will be able to provide all of the services that the community really needs plus this will give the community access to specialty care that they have not had previously,” Sac-Osage Hospital chief executive officer Chris Smiley said in a news release.

“We look forward to working with community members as we develop innovative solutions to meet the health needs of Osceola and surrounding communities,” Don Babb, chief executive officer/executive director of CMH, said in the news release. “When services grow, our vision is to build a large new facility that will accommodate added service offerings and additional space for medical providers.”

CMH named Eran Dawson as clinic manager of the new medical center. Dawson has a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management from the University of Missouri-Columbia and is pursuing a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Webster University. Dawson previously served as the coordinator and certified application counselor at CMH and most recently as the coordinator-assistant buyer for Materials Management at CMH.

The Sac-Osage Hospital Board will continue to meet. Area residents approved a property tax to support the hospital in 2009, and it will remain in effect until 2019. The board says it will use those funds to pay debts and ongoing expenses.

It's official: Hospital in Clinton will serve Osceola, replacing Sac-Osage

Rail Safety Week Declared in Missouri September 29 - October 3

“Collisions between vehicles/pedestrians and trains are preventable,” said Missouri Operation Lifesaver Executive Director Rick Mooney. “Missouri law enforcement agencies and railroad special agents will be out monitoring railroad crossings during Missouri Rail Safety Week. We are hoping to change the public’s mindset regarding rail safety. Rail Safety Week is a great opportunity to get our message out there!”

“We are constantly striving to reduce crashes and eliminate deaths and injuries with both crossing collisions and trespasser incidents,” said Missouri State Highway Patrol Public Information and Education Director Captain Tim Hull. “We encourage everyone to take these warning devices seriously and pay attention at all railroad crossings. Also please remember railroad tracks are private property and trespassing is dangerous and illegal.”

In 2013, there were 64 crossing crashes and trespass incidents resulting in 14 fatalities and 38 injuries in the state of Missouri.

“MoDOT works with the railroads to upgrade public crossings with lights and gates, LED lights, and more reflective signing. With our limited funding, we do 30-35 signal upgrades per year,” said Missouri Department of Transportation Railroad Administrator Eric Curtit. “MoDOT continues to work with local communities and railroads to reduce the number of railroad crossings to improve safety. A closed crossing is the safest crossing.”

Missouri Operation Lifesaver is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating collisions, deaths and injuries at highway-rail grade intersections and on railroad rights-of-way through public education, engineering and enforcement. To learn more about Missouri Operation Lifesaver, please visit them online at www.oli.org.

For more information, contact MoDOT Customer Relations at 573-751-2840, MSHP Captain Tim Hull at 573-526-6115 or Missouri Operation Lifesaver State Coordinator Rick Mooney at 573-634-4113.

Rail Safety Week Declared in Missouri September 29 - October 3

k Declared in Missouri September 29 - October 3

In 2013, there were 64 crossing crashes and trespass incidents resulting in 14 fatalities and 38 injuries in the state of Missouri.

For more information, contact MoDOT Customer Relations at 573-751-2840, MSHP Captain Tim Hull at 573-526-6115 or Missouri Operation Lifesaver State Coordinator Rick Mooney at 573-634-4113.

k Declared in Missouri September 29 - October 3

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Hallelujah Palooza Concert

BUTLER, MO – Everyone is invited to the Hallelujah Palooza Gospel Concert on Saturday, September 27th at the Butler Fairgrounds from 2 – 7pm.

The concert is free and area artists from the Country Gospel Music Association will be performing during the afternoon. Food vendors will also be on site with steak sandwiches, twisted tators and cool beverages.

If there is inclement weather the concert will be held inside the fair building. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a great afternoon of great gospel music at the Hallelujah Palooza Concert Saturday, September 27th from 2 – 7pm.
Marla Kash, fm92news

Branson’s Susan Hudson Carman Performing at Amsterdam Jubilee

BATES COUNTY, Mo – Susan Hudson Carman will be performing at 4pm on Saturday, September 27th in the Amsterdam Community Building as part of the Amsterdam Jubilee.

She has traveled doing shows in England, Scotland, Germany and The Netherlands.

Susan has also entertained our troops performing in USO Shows in Greenland, Canada and the United States.

Susan currently lives in Branson and has performed in several shows in Branson including The Ferlin Husky Show, Chisai Childs and The Starlighters, Elvis and the Super Stars, The Ladies of Motown, A Tribute to the Hank and Patsy show and starred in Patsy and Friends.

Advanced tickets to the show are available at the Citizens Bank in Amsterdam for $7 or purchased at the door for $8.

Branson’s Susan Hudson Carman Performing at Amsterdam Jubilee

Late Addition to the Papinville Picnic

There has been an addition to the Papinville Picnic vendors.

A genealogy booth will be available if you would like to either share an

obituary from your family members or you are trying to find graves of your family members in Bates County, bring that information with you and the genealogist will help you in your search.

New Joint on the Strip

BUTLER, Mo – Hometown guy is bringing part of the the I49 Business Strip to life again as Gerald Shobe opens Shobe Tire in November.

Gerald worked for Wilson Tire of Butler for 13 years and now brings his expertise in tires as he opens up his new business in Carl’s Sinclair Building on the corner of Ft. Scott Street and Business I49 at the stoplight. Gerald will be adding farm and road side service in the future.

More details on the grand opening of Shobe’s Tire will be forthcoming.

Rail Safety Week Declared in Missouri September 29 – October 3

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation, Missouri State Highway Patrol and Missouri Operation Lifesaver have declared September 29 through October 3, 2014, as Missouri Rail Safety Week. These three agencies along with local law enforcement and railroad companies are partnering together to raise public awareness about the dangers of disregarding railroad crossing laws and trespassing on railroad property.

“Collisions between vehicles/pedestrians and trains are preventable,” said Missouri Operation Lifesaver Executive Director Rick Mooney. “Missouri law enforcement agencies and railroad special agents will be out monitoring railroad crossings during Missouri Rail Safety Week. We are hoping to change the public’s mindset regarding rail safety. Rail Safety Week is a great opportunity to get our message out there!”

Missouri Operation Lifesaver will also air radio messages across the state for the next two months to stress the fact that it is “no contest” to try to beat a train or even to share a walkway with trains. These ads focus on the new safety campaign theme of “See Tracks? Think Train!” Enforcement events are scheduled to deter violations of crossing safety laws and to curb trespassing on the railroad tracks. Other safety events have been held during the past couple months around the state to promote this new theme.

“We are constantly striving to reduce crashes and eliminate deaths and injuries with both crossing collisions and trespasser incidents,” said Missouri State Highway Patrol Public Information and Education Director Captain Tim Hull. “We encourage everyone to take these warning devices seriously and pay attention at all railroad crossings. Also please remember railroad tracks are private property and trespassing is dangerous and illegal.”

In 2013, there were 64 crossing crashes and trespass incidents resulting in 14 fatalities and 38 injuries in the state of Missouri.

“MoDOT works with the railroads to upgrade public crossings with lights and gates, LED lights, and more reflective signing. With our limited funding, we do 30-35 signal upgrades per year,” said Missouri Department of Transportation Railroad Administrator Eric Curtit. “MoDOT continues to work with local communities and railroads to reduce the number of railroad crossings to improve safety. A closed crossing is the safest crossing.”

Missouri Operation Lifesaver is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating collisions, deaths and injuries at highway-rail grade intersections and on railroad rights-of-way through public education, engineering and enforcement. To learn more about Missouri Operation Lifesaver, please visit us online at www.oli.org.

IMPORTANT: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day with Local Law Enforcement

BATES COUNTY, Mo – The Butler Police Department and Bates County Health Center will again sponsor National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on September 27th from 10 am to 2 pm.

Thousands of DEA-coordinated collection sites will be available across the country courtesy of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

This is a unique opportunity to safely and legally dispose of any unused or expired prescription or over the counter medications.

The take-back service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked. Sites will accept tablets, capsules, and all other solid dosage forms of unwanted medication. Personal information may be blacked out on prescription bottles or medications may be emptied from the bottles into the bins provided at the events.

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of any unused or expired drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Please bring any unused or expired medication to Bates County Health Center, 501 N. Orange St. Butler, MO from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, September 27, 2014. There is also a drop off box in the lobby of the Butler Police Station.

No drop-offs at the Health Center prior to the event please.

IMPORTANT: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day with Local Law Enforcement

Harrisonville Airport Open House

CASS COUNTY, Mo – Harrisonville residents are invited to take an informal, behind-the-scenes look at Lawrence Smith Memorial Airport during a free Open House event to be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m.

“We hope everyone will join us for this fun, casual day at the airport,” Airport Manager James Green said. “Harrisonville is fortunate to have an airport with all the capabilities we offer, and we’re excited to welcome everyone.”

The open house will feature static displays of vintage and modern aircraft. Visitors will also have the opportunity to view the Life Flight helicopter, which is based at Lawrence Smith Memorial Airport, and visit with the pilot and crew. Free airplane rides will also be provided from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m, weather permitting.

Members of the Harrisonville Rotary Club will also be on hand, serving free pancake breakfasts from 7 until 10 a.m. The group will be accepting donations for Polio Plus, a Rotary charity that provides polio vaccines at no cost in countries where the disease is still an active threat.

Lawrence Smith Memorial Airport is located just off I-49 at the Hwy. 7 exit in Harrisonville. Both admission and parking for the event are free.

Harrisonville Airport Open House

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Harrisonville Unwanted Meds Sept 27th

Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Saturday, Sept. 27

Outdated or Unwanted Meds Will Be Accepted for Proper Disposal

The Harrisonville Police Department, Harrisonville NETT and the Harrisonville CVS Pharmacy are encouraging all residents to take a few minutes to clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in expired, unwanted or unnecessary prescription drugs as well as over-the-counter medications, during National Prescription Drug Take-Back collection on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Volunteers from the police department and Harrisonville NETT will be at the local CVS Pharmacy, 300 S. Commercial Street, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to accept the products, which will then be safely disposed of or destroyed. The service is free and anonymous.

Veterinary drugs will also be accepted.

Harrisonville Police Chief John Hofer stated, “We want to work with the public to keep prescription drugs out of the hands of our youth.” Speaking from an environmental standpoint, he added, “Putting unwanted medications in the trash or flushing them down the drain is not proper disposal.”

Saturday’s event is being held in conjunction with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, sponsored twice each year by the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration. For more information, visit the DEA website at www.dea.gov

Warrant Sweep Platte County

Captain Eric T. Olson, commanding officer of Troop A, announces that during the month of October, Missouri state troopers assigned to Troop A will be coordinating their efforts with the Platte County Sheriff’s Department and Platte City Police Department in attempting to arrest individuals who have active Platte County warrants issued for their arrest and have failed to appear for their mandatory court dates. Individuals who have active Platte County warrants and reside in Jackson County, Clay County, and Platte County that do not desire to be arrested by law enforcement officials at their place of employment or at their residence should turn themselves over to authorities immediately.

In support of “The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths,” the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!

Find Fun at The 45th McGuinnes Youth Center Barbecue and Auction

The 45th Annual McGennis Youth Center Barbecue and Auction will be held on Sunday, September 28th.

Children’s games will begin at 12:30pm with all classic country picnic contest. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides provided throughout the afternoon.

Lunch will begin at 1pm catered by Neil Steiner of Flaming Lantern. Everyone is invited to bring along a cake for the dessert table and any extra cakes will be auctioned off.

The auction will begin at 1:45 with the Mad Hatter featuring ten McGennis Youth Center caps donated by Bell Photography. Each numbered cap will be auctioned off. At the end of the auction, one number will be drawn and that winning number will win a Marlin bold action .22 mag rifle.

Also auctioned off will be a diamond necklace designed by Schlyer Designs as well as a picnic table made by the boys and staff of the Rich Hill Youth Development Center.

For more information or to donate any items call Marc or Alison Bell at 660-832-4196 or drop the items off at Bell Books in Rich Hill.

Admission is just $9 for adults and $4 for children ages 6-12.

From Rich Hill, the McGennis Youth Center is located five miles west on A Highway and four miles south on WW Highway.

Find Fun at The 45th McGuinnes Youth Center Barbecue and Auction

Fall Brush Drop-Off in Harrisonville

CASS COUNTY, Mo – Harrisonville’s annual fall brush drop off will be held Friday, Sept. 26th and Saturday, Sept. 27th from 8 a.m. until 5 pm near the City Park.

Residents are asked to follow the directional signs from the intersection of Ash Street and Bradley Street to the actual drop off location. Limbs less than 10” in diameter, cuttings, brush and other woody debris will be accepted. Grass clippings and fallen leaves, and other yard waste will not. City crews will be on hand to help residents unload their vehicles.

Wood chips and compost will be available free of charge, so residents are encouraged to bring a pick up or trailer to haul it away.

Officials remind citizens that proof of residency, such as a current utility bill, is required to participate in this event which is not open to contractors or commercial operations.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

County Offices Closed Thursday Morning

From Marlene Wainscott, Bates County Clerk – County offices in Butler will be closed until 1pm on Thursday, September 25th fro the Randy Pike funeral.

Patricia Pike Filling Ballot Vacancy in November

The 126th House District Committee met Tuesday in Nevada, Missouri, to choose a new nominee following Saturday’s death of Rep. Randy Pike.

Committee Chairman Jerry Wadel says Patricia Pike was chosen in a close vote of the 20-member panel.

She edged out Patty York, who had run against Randy Pike in the 2012 primary. She also was chosen over Bill Yarberry, who ran against her husband in the past two GOP primaries.

Patricia Pike will face Democrat Sam Foursha and Constitution Party candidate William Gilmore in the November election. Randy Pike had served for 12 years on the Bates County Commission before winning election to the House in 2012.

Fm92 spoke with Patricia Pike and she will release a statement concerning the nomination at a later time.

Thanks Wilson Tire and Welcome Farner-Bocken

BUTLER, Mo – Thanks to Wilson Tire for being part of the Butler Community for the past 18 years. Wilson Tire closed their Butler location on Saturday, September 20th and moved their Butler operation and combined it with their Nevada location.

Wilson Tire’s parking lot has been used for many events throughout the years as well as the building hosting a number of events as well. They were always community minded and will be greatly missed.

The building has been purchased by the Farner-Bocken Company that will use the facility as a distribution of convenience food services warehouse. The company services Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Nebraska, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana. They supply over 14,000 items in the categories of cigarettes, candy, snacks, tobacco, groceries, automotive, beverages, health and beauty, paper, ice cream, chemicals, supplies, and convenience foods.

Thank you Wilson Tire for being part of our community for the past 18 years, and welcome to the Farner-Bocken Company.

Marla Kash, fm92news

Don’t Miss the Papinville Picnic

BATES COUNTY, Mo – The small town of Papinville is humming with activity as the town prepares for the 23rd Annual Papinville Picnic on Saturday, September 27th.

Music begins at 1pm as well as historical wagon rides throughout the afternoon. 3pm marks the entries for the pie contest for adults as well as youth between 7 and 16. The pie auction will begin at 4:30.

The silent auction begins at approximately 1:30pm and people may bid throughout the afternoon from 1:30 – 6:00pm.

There will be kids games, crafts, bingo and a cakewalk between 2:30 and 4:30. Come hungry because the evening meal will begin at 5pm for a free will offering.

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a full day of activities at the Papinville Picnic Saturday, September 27th.

It’s Time for the Austin Bean Eatin’

CASS COUNTY, Mo – The 37th Annual Austin Bean Eatin’ will be held on Saturday, September 27th on the grounds of the Austin Baptist Church.

All the fun begins at 10:30 and lunch on the ground will include ham & beans with all the fix ins.

Entertainment for the day includes Renegade Band Kent Page as well as the Blues Brothers performing at 12pm. Take a historical tour of Austin on Laverne Welch’s team and wagon.

Horseshoe pitching tournament will begin at 1pm as well as a cake walk, kiddie games. Donations for the day is $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12.

Enjoy the 37th Annual Austin Bean Eatin’ on Saturday, September 27th. All proceeds will towards the upkeep of the Austin Cemetery. Don’t forget your lawn chairs. For more information contact Debbie Morgan at 816-214-1098 or John Morgan at 816-862-6549.

Find Out Who the Amsterdam Jubilee Queen Candidates Are

BATES COUNTY, Mo – The Amsterdam Jubilee will be held of Saturday, September 27th.

The queen candidates are:

Jocelyn Cook, 17, is a senior at the Miami High School. She is the daughter of Pam and J.D Talley.

Joclyn Cook

Kaylee Ewbank, 16, is the daughter of Tracy and Angela Ewbank.

Kaylee Eubank

Ruth Ann Taylor, 14, is from Butler and will be a Freshman at Miami High School. Ruth Ann is the daughter of Dwayne and Elizabeth Taylor.

Find Out Who the Amsterdam Jubilee Queen Candidates Are

"Let’s Go Outside" Event on Saturday September 22nd

There will be a “Let’s Go Outside” event on Saturday, September 27th from 10am – 2pm at the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge.

Activities planned include an archery and pellet shoot; mussel touch tank; wild land fire booths; bird feeder construction as well as trail hiking, bird walks and much more as people come together to celebrate the outdoors.

Beginning at 1pm there will be a live owl presentation by Operation Wildlife of Kansas City.

The address of the refuge is 24141 Kansas Highway 52, Pleasanton, KS. For more information call 913-352-8956.

"Let’s Go Outside" Event on Saturday September 22nd

Activity for the Butler Police Department

September 15, 2014

Extra Patrol – Adrian

Ambulance Request – Adrian

Suspicious Activity – Rich Hill

Ex-Parte Violation – Adrian

Check Well Being – Archie

Call for Service – Adrian

Call for Service – Drexel

Ambulance Request – Adrian

Ex-Parte Violation – Adrian

September 16, 2014

Animal At Large – Amsterdam

Prowler – Drexel

Leave Without Pay – Rockville

DFS Assist – Adrian

Debris on Roadway – Rich Hill

Agency Assist – Butler

Ems Transfer – Butler

Mva (Unknown Injuries) – Butler

Mva (Unknown Injuries) – Adrian

Alarm – Foster

Ambulance Request – Adrian

September 17, 2014

Alarm – Foster

Alarm – Butler

Animal At Large – Butler

Call For Service – Drexel

Wanted Subject – Butler

Ambulance Request – Foster

Fail To Yield – Rich Hill

Civil Standby – Butler

Ambulance Request – Butler

Ambulance Request – Foster

Suspicious Activity – Amsterdam

September 18, 2014

Suspicious Activity – Adrian

Ambulance Request – Butler

Careless and Imprudent Driving – Adrian

Call for Service – Merwin

Alarm – Butler

Agency Assist – Drexel

Agency Assist – Adrian

DFS Assist – Adrian

Check Well Being – Adrian

September 19, 2014

Ambulance Request – Adrian

Suspicious Activity – Adrian

Controlled Burn – Butler

Suspicious Activity – Adrian

Trespassing – Adrian

Domestic – Merwin

September 20, 2014

DFS Assist – Drexel

Civil Standby – Drexel

DFS Assist – Butler

Mva (No Injuries) – Adrian

Assault – Hume

Trespassing – Butler

September 21, 2014

Ambulance Request – Butler

Ambulance Request – Butler

Agency Assist – Butler

Domestic – Amsterdam

Ambulance Request – Hume

Wanted Subject – Adrian

Alarm – Amoret

Disturbance – Butler

Agency Assist – Adrian

Animal Injured – Drexel

Rich Hill Activity Report

September 15, 2014

Animal At Large

Controlled Burn

Controlled Burn

Ambulance Request

September 16, 2014

Check Well Being

Controlled Burn

Threats

September 17, 2014

Check Well Being

Controlled Burn

September 18, 2014

Careless and Imprudent Driving

Civil Standby

September 19, 2014

Suspicious Activity

Controlled Burn

Fire (Vehicle)

Theft

September 20, 2014

Controlled Burn

Civil Situation

September 21, 2014

Controlled Burn

Runaway

Services for Randy Pike

BUTLER, M0 – Funeral services for Representative Randy W. Pike will be held at 11am on Thursday, September 25th at the Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler with Father John Bolderson and Rev. Chris Snyder officiating; with special words from LTCOL Barney Fisher, USMC (Ret) and Mr. Dennis Page.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 5 – 8pm at the Mullinax Funeral Home.

Contributions are suggested to the Representative Randy Pike Memorial Scholarship for Students of Bates and Vernon Counties.

Burial will follow services in the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.

Randy is survived by his mother, Nelda Pike; wife Patricia Pike; son, Dillion Pike, wife Channing; and daughter Dr. Michelle Pike. He is also survived by granddaughters, Isabelle Bo Pike and Josephine Harper Pike; sisters Evonne (Francis) Matthews and Janet(Rocky) Robinson, nephews, Patrick (Charlotte) Matthews and Harley Robinson; nieces Allison (Bobby) Allen and Amanda (Daniel) Acree and great nieces Evangeline Matthews, Elaina Acree and Elsie Acree.

Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Drug Take Back Scheduled

HENRY COUNTY, Mo – The Henry County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with the C.O.D.E. group will be sponsoring two Drug Take Back events this fall.

The first one will be held at Merryfield Pharmacy in Windsor this Saturday, September 27, 2014 along with the National Drug Take Back Day from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The second event will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Summers Pharmacy in Clinton along with Red Ribbon Week from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Anyone with expired or un-wanted prescription medications are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of these drugs. “We do not want any of these drugs, especially narcotic medications, falling into the hands of those that they were not intended for and we don’t want these drugs disposed of in a way that contaminates our water supplies”, Sheriff Oberkrom said.

Please plan on stopping by either site and dropping off your expired or unwanted medications.

Monday, September 22, 2014

Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Kansas

CASS COUNTY, Mo – At around 1:40 a.m. on Monday a Cass County Sheriff Deputy was involved in a vehicle pursuit that started at 171st and Holmes Rd near Belton. The deputy attempted to stop the vehicle for a traffic violation at which time the vehicle, white Ford F-350 with a box trailer began to flee.

The pursuit continued west into Johnson County Kansas, where law enforcement in that jurisdiction were involved in a search for a subject in an unrelated vehicle pursuit where shots had been fired at the officers and the subject fled on foot around 177th/Rosewood St.

Assisting law enforcement used Stop Stick tire deflation devices and they were able to damage the tires on the box trailer.

The pursuit continued on Mission Road near 179th Street. At 145th and Mission Road the fleeing vehicle and trailer struck an unoccupied Leawood Police car. As the trailer passed 127th Street on Mission road, the trailer’s axle came off, but the pickup continued fleeing northbound, dragging the trailer on the pavement.

Eventually around 2:00 a.m. the driver ended up in the parking lot of Church of Nativity Catholic Parish, 3800 W. 119th Street. As the driver tried to maneuver around the parking lot, the tireless trailer flipped onto its side. The driver, identified only as a white male with brown hair, fled northeast on foot into the surrounding area. An area search with a police K9 unit was unable to locate the fleeing subject.

Cass County Investigators are working to identify the driver and owner of the truck and trailer. Anyone with information is asked to call the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at 816-380-5200

Meeting to Nominate Position for 126th District

The Missouri 126th Legislative District Committee is required by law to notify the public of a late opening on the November 2014 General Election Ballot due to the untimely death of State Representative Randy Pike.

The Missouri 126th Legislative District Committee will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 23rd at 12:00 Noon at the Metz Bank meeting room in Nevada, MO to hear interested parties and to nominate one to fill the position on the ballot. Any qualified citizen of the 126th Legislative District who would like to be considered for the nomination by the committee should contact the committee or be present at the meeting.

Metz Bank is located at 115 N. Osage Blvd, Nevada, MO 64772.

Vernon County Chairman Jerry Wadel can be contacted at: (417) 321-0909

Bates County Chairman Felix Salazar can be contacted at: (660) 679-7110

Bates County Sheriff arrests Tony Webb

BATES COUNTY, Mo – Tony Webb of rural Butler was arrested on September 17th 2014. A warrant was issued for Tony Webb for Possession of Controlled substance: Methamphetamine: a class C Felony, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia a class A misdemeanor.

Bond was set at $12,500.00 Cash or Surety.

MoDOT Needs Seasonal Workers for Emergency Snowplow Duty

MISSOURI – Summer leaves us at 9:29 Monday night, but the Missouri Department of Transportation already is thinking a season ahead.

If you have some spare time to hit the road in the nastiest weather of the year, the transportation department might have a truck for you to drive. The department is recruiting seasonal workers for emergency snowplow duty. It needs the part-timers to provide relief for the 2400 maintenance workers who will carry the bulk of the snow removal workload.

Maintenance Engineer Randy Aulbur says the department is looking for people who can be available at any time.

“A lot of times we’ll attract people that are retired from over-the-road driving or even our own folks that have retired,” he says.

The department wants people at least 18 years old with a commercial driver’s license with no airbrake restrictions and a clean criminal record.

They have to pass a drug test.

Applications are accepted through the MODOT web page or with calls to the department toll-free number 888-ASK-MODOT.

The department runs training sessions for its own people and for the part-timers to get them ready to drive the snow removal equipment.

MoDOT Needs Seasonal Workers for Emergency Snowplow Duty

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

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