Butler: Rural Fire Protection Dues

The City of Butler’s Rural Fire Protection Service is due on April 1^st. The rural fire protection dues expire on March 31^st of each year. Membership fees shall be payable on or after April 1^st of each year.

Rural Fire Protection Services are available for persons in Bates County residing or owning real property in the Butler Fire Department response area, which is roughly West of County Road 6001, East to BB Highway, North to Passaic, and South to Miami Creek. An exact map is available at the Butler City Hall. In addition, the residence or property must be easily accessible by roads.

Membership fees range from $50.00 to $165.00 depending on property improvements. The average membership fee is $85.00 yearly.

Contact the Butler City Hall at 660-679-4182.

( writtten by 92.1 News Room)

Butler: 92.1 Welcomes New Business to Town

There is a new business in Butler. Grand River Woodworks and Home remodeling. Clayton Stark, a lifelong resident of Butler offers a variety of services for Bates County and surrounding counties.

This business specializes in Custom made tables, shelves, and more, including patio decks,  epoxy tables in a clear or color to protect your wood, engraving on wood, custom corn hole boards, and more.  You can view the services this company provides on the web at www.grandriverwoodworks.org.

To contact Clayton Stark call 660-424-3929 that number again 660-424-3929.

( written by 92.1 News Room)

92.1 5 pm Local News Cast Moves to 4:00 pm during radio auction.

The Butler Lions Club Radio Auction airs Monday, March 27th through Thursday, March 30th.

The program goes live at Community First Bank from 5 until 7 pm during those 4 days.

The 5 pm local newscast will move to 4:00 pm during that time frame.

Mo-Kan Cafe Now Open Passaic

There’s a New Café in Town! Mo-Kan Café at Passaic, now open Tuesday through Saturday 7 am until 3 pm. Serving a man-size breakfast and a 5-star lunch.

Grain Fed Bison Burgers, prime beef burgers, Door Dash Delivery. Taco Tuesday special, Wednesday Chicken wings, Friday 5 dollar Cheeseburgers and Fries, Mo-Kan Café dine-in or carry out. Law Enforcement eats at ½ price! See their menu on Mo-Kan Café Facebook Page. 660-279-2090 Mo-Kan Café .

Melton’s Appliance 660-679-4594

We invite the Butler Chamber of Commerce to share this Butler Business Information on their Facebook Page

In today’s economy… the world of throwing it away, and purchasing a new one is just over. Jason Melton of Melton’s Appliance is located in Butler.Jason has over 22 years of experience in appliance repair. Repairing a broken appliance may extend its life several years before you have to purchase a new major appliance. Jason serves Butler and surrounding towns, one of only a few ….offering this type of “ in-home” service repair in the Bates County area. Melton’s Appliance repair for dishwashers, stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and more. Melton’s Appliance 660-679-4594 that number again 660-679-4594.

( written by 92.1 News Staff)

Butler Business of the Month Cook Insurance

Lost dog found between Hume and Rich Hill.

Courtesy of the Bates County Vet Clinic a male red heeler has been found between Rich Hill and Hume last week. He is neutered and has no chip and can be located at 660.424.4590.

Easter Extravanganza

Information released to 92.1 News by the Church of the Nazarene in Butler

The Church of the Nazarene in Butler will host an Easter Extravaganza and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8^th. The event will feature craft stations, games, prizes, and a theme Basket Raffle. Register your name to win an IPad ( you must be present to win this prize). The Church of the Nazarene Easter Extravaganza is a family event for children ages birth to twelve years old. To register see the web at www.bnaz.church .  This Butler Church of the Nazarene Easter event will be held on April 8^th from 10 am until noon. Free to the public, everyone is invited to attend.

Butler Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt

The Butler Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt is set for Easter Sunday, April 9th.all kids ages pre-school through 4th grade will race for Easter eggs filled with candy and various items on Easter Sunday. Be on time, gates open promptly at 1 pm, rain or shine! It all happens on the comets field on the Bates County Fair Grounds. Bring your own basket to collect your Easter goodies! That’s the annual Butler Lions Club Easter egg hunt, Easter Sunda,y April 9^th at 1 pm

Butler Lions Club Radio Auction March 27th-30th

The Butler Lions Club Radio Auction hits the airwaves on Monday, March 27^th. This 4-day event starts at 5 pm nightly. Lions Club members will accept your bids by calling 660-679-
3135. Vouchers may be picked up and paid for on Monday, April 3^rd during normal business hours at Community First Bank in Butler. That’s the annual Butler Lions Club Radio Auction March, 27^th, 28^th 29^th , and 30^th from 5 pm until 7 pm. Join us live from the 92.1 studios or on the web as we stream from www.921news.com

Butler Parks and Rec Now Hiring

The following press release has been approved by Scott Bitner

The Butler Aquatic Center is now accepting applications for persons interested in employment at the Butler Aquatic Center. Lifeguard candidates must be 15 years of age by June 1^st 2023. Candidates must be or be able to become Red Cross-certified lifeguards.  Pre-employment and post-employment random drug screening are required by the lifeguard position. Applications should be submitted by 5 pm on Monday, April 3^rd, 2023 to accommodate the City’s training schedule. You may contact Butler City Hall by calling 660-679-4182 and make arrangements to receive an application or go to www.cityofbutlermo.com to print an application.

Warehouse Associate Wanted at Derailed Commodity in Butler

Flying H Genetics Spring Bull Sale

New Growth Transit Introduces New Partnership to Encourage Shared Rides for Commuters in Nine West Central Missouri Counties

Nevada, Missouri – As businesses in the area continue to grow and commuting costs continue to increase, New Growth Transit is creating improvements to the area’s transit system to attract workers to the area while reducing expenses for commuters. In partnership with Commute with Enterprise, New Growth Transit is working to provide an innovative and sustainable shared mobility option: vanpooling.

New Growth Transit, an affiliate of West Central Missouri Community Action Agency, serves a nine-county region which includes the Missouri counties Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, St. Clair, and Vernon. The Commute program is a coordinated vanpool program available to people who live inside or outside of Cass County, Missouri for those who wish to access jobs in the area.  The program coordinates participant/employee rides for those who indicate their interest through various channels such as at their jobsite or via an online portal. The program then matches riders who have similar work shifts in similar areas and who are interested in riding together. Once four or more people are matched, a Commute with Enterprise representative will contact the group to begin working out the details.  Commute with Enterprise then provides a 7-15 passenger vehicle, insurance, maintenance and ongoing support.  Each vanpool is customized to the specific needs of its four or more vanpoolers.

“Our new partnership with Enterprise allows New Growth Transit to continue to enhance transportation options, to create innovative solutions to rural and suburban transportation challenges, and to support employment needs of local businesses in our community, while introducing our community to a proven, efficient form of public transportation that was previously unavailable in the west central Region,” commented Chris Thompson, New Growth Transit and West Central CEO.

The vanpool program will be partially subsidized by New Growth Transit using funds appropriated for new transit solutions in rural Missouri.  The remaining cost is split among the employer and/or participants, with each vanpool rider paying a set fee per month.  Enterprise will provide coordination services and technology, vehicles, liability insurance, scheduled vehicle maintenance, and 24-hour roadside assistance.

Participants can choose a qualifying vanpool vehicle from Enterprise’s selection of makes and models that includes crossovers, SUVs, minivans, and large passenger vans. Vanpoolers may choose to upgrade their vehicles with optional high-end features such as satellite radio and in-vehicle Wi-Fi service. 

People who commute to or from any West Central Missouri Community Action Agency-region county and are interested in joining the program can visit https://www.commutewithenterprise.com/commute/en/partners/newgrowth.html

For more information, contact Marissa Scott with New Growth Transit at mscott@wcmcaa.org  or the Commute with Enterprise team; Allen Robbins at Allen.Robbins@ehi.com, 417-693-414 or Amber Taylor (Cass County only) Amber.Taylor@ehi.com,  816-309-1412.

Four in Custody in Nevada after Burglary Investigation

On March 10, 2023, Nevada Police took a report of a burglary. It was reported that the suspects stole multiple pieces of property from a residence.

Throughout the investigation, Nevada Police were able to identify two possible suspects involved in the burglary. During the night hours of March 13th officers located the two subjects in question. During their contact with the subjects, officers recovered multiple pieces of stolen property and suspected illegal narcotics. The two subjects were taken into custody by Nevada Police.

The following day officers obtained a search warrant in order to recover additional stolen property involved in this investigation. During the execution of the search warrant, officers located multiple pieces of stolen property, illegal weapons, and defaced property. Two additional subjects were taken into custody by Nevada Police during the execution of the search warrant.

The four subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Vernon County Jail for holding by Nevada Police.

The subjects have been identified as follows:

Ricky L. Green, age 42 of Nevada, Missouri.

Andrea K. Green, age 41 of Nevada, Missouri

Stephen Partee, age 43 of Nevada, Missouri

Harlee Peace, age 24 of Nevada, Missouri

On March 15, 2023, the following charges were filed against Ricky Green through the Vernon County Associate Court:

One (1) Count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm – Class D Felony

One (1) Removal of Manufactures Number – Class D Felony

One (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property– Class E Felony

Green is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $2,000 cash only bond.

On March 15, 2023, the following charges were filed against Andrea Green through the Vernon County Associate Court.

One (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property– Class E Felony

Andrea Green is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $500 cash only bond.

On March 14, 2023, the following charges were filed against Stephen Partee through the Vernon County Associate Court:

One (1) Count Stealing – Class D Felony

Stephen Partee is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 cash or surety bond.

On March 14, 2023, the following charges were filed against Harlee Peace through the Vernon County Associate Court:

One (1) Count Stealing – Class D Felony

One (1) Count Possession of a Controlled Substance – Class D Felony

Harlee Peace is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 cash or surety bond.

Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.

To report criminal activities call 911, contact the Nevada Police Department at (417) 448-5100 or use the Nevada Police Department’s Tip Hotline (417) 667-8477.

Any and all information can be kept confidential if requested.

Childrens Center Casino Night, April 1st

Children’s Center Casino Night, Saturday, April 1^st, Adrian Optimist Building.  Dinner starts at 5:30 and will be catered by Blowin Smoke Barbeque.  Casino and mouse races start at 7:00.  Tickets are $35 per person at the door, you must be 21 to enter.  To purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or for more information, call 660-227-6184 or 417-321-3480.  Children’s Center Casino Night, April 1^st, Adrian Optimist Building.

Max Motors Butler

Butler: Second Mailing Assessment Form

The Bates County Assessor’s Office will send out the second mailing for the 2023 Personal Property Assessment List.

This is your second opportunity to return the personal property sheet before fines are implemented.

The second mailing form will go out on March 15^th and must be returned by the May 1^st deadline. Forms may not be filled out over the phone.

Fines for failure to return the Bates County Assessment form may range from 15 dollars to $105.00 depending on the evaluation of your report.

A friendly reminder, the final deadline for returning the Bates County Personal Property Assessment form is May 1^st, 2023.

For your convenience, there is a drop box located outside the Bates County Administration building labeled Collector’s Box.  The office suggests returning the form by mail, 103 West Dakota Street in Butler.

Planned Power Outage in Rich Hill Wednesday, March 15th

City Hall will be experiencing a planned power outage during the afternoon on Wednesday March 15th.

During this period of time we will be unable to process credit card payments.

Utility bills are due by 5:00pm March 15th to avoid late fees.

Frank Droz, Rich Hill Receives Award

On Monday, March 13^th Rich Hill American Legion Post #67 honored Korean War vet Frank Droz of Rich Hill. 

Frank was awarded an official proclamation of Ambassador for Peace by the Republic of Korea for his military service in helping to restore and preserve their freedom and democracy. 

From 1952-1956, Frank served in the United States Air Force.  He worked on the aircraft radios.  Frank said pilots would say that next to the engine, the radio was their most important instrument.

We thank Mr. Droz for his years of service and congratulate him on his prestigious award.

Butler: Lions Club Radio Auction

Butler: Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt

THE BUTLER LIONS CLUB ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT IS SET FOR EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 9th. ALL KIDS AGES PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH 4TH GRADE WILL RACE FOR EASTER EGGS FILLED WITH CANDY AND VARIOUS ITEMS ON EASTER SUNDAY. BE ON TIME, GATES OPEN PROMPTLY AT 1 PM, RAIN OR SHINE! IT ALL HAPPENS ON THE COMETS FIELD ON THE BATES COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.BRING YOUR OWN BASKET TO COLLECT YOUR EASTER GOODIES! THAT’S THE ANNUAL BUTLER LIONS CLUB EASTER EGG HUNT, EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 9^TH AT 1 PM

St Patrick Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fries

Bates County Clerk Seeking Election Judges

Adrian Optimist Club Cosmic Bingo Spring Celebration

ETF Portfolio Partners Open House Event

Adrian Bingo

It’s Monday night Bingo with the Adrian Optimist Club. Doors open at 5:00 pm and Bingo starts at 7:00.

Concessions are available on-site including great specials from the kitchen

You must be 16 years old to play Bingo

Jackpots for Hotball, Blackout, and King of Diamonds

Here are the Jackpots for Monday night March 20th.

Hotball: $500

Blackout: $2,350

King of Diamonds is at $4,332 with the winner taking $2,166.

Monday night Bingo at the Adrian Optimist Club

11092 North West County Road 41 in Adrian

Archie Accepting Nominations

Do you know someone in Archie that is the most influential person, business or committee group? We need your help!!!

We have one of the most amazing communities full of great people. We are requesting your help with nominations for the person, business, or committee group who has made the most impact to our community. The person who is selected by the committee will be our Grand Marshall at our Fall Festival parade as well as flipping the lights on our Christmas Tree at our Christmas In A Small Town event.

BCMH Welcomes Farid Namin, MD, Gastroenterologist

Bates County Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome a new provider to its Surgical Services department.  Farid Namin, MD is a gastroenterologist and is currently seeing patients on an outpatient basis two times a month.  

Dr. Namin said Dr. William Joyce, General Surgeon for BCMH, was instrumental in raising his interest in providing gastroenterological care in Bates County.  On his first visit to the hospital, Dr. Namin said he was very impressed that the rural community boasted such a large facility with a modern surgical suite and extensive services. 

Dr. Namin attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Health and Science Chicago Medical School, and the American University School of Medicine.  He received his Master’s Degree in medical sciences and his medical degree in 1995.  He then joined a research fellowship program at the University of Illinois, Division of Hematology and Oncology.

In 1998, Dr. Namin moved to Kansas City, where he completed his residency in Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, and a fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Kansas University Medical Center. He has done extensive research and is published in areas of functional bowel and motility disorders. 

Dr. Namin is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. For more information about surgical services, visit www.bcmhospital.com.

BCMH Welcomes William Herre, MD, Urologist

Bates County Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce William Herre, MD is now seeing patients through its Outpatient Specialty Clinics, located in the hospital at 615 W. Nursery in Butler.

Dr. Herre completed his residency in urology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He received his B.S. in 2006 at the Loyola University Chicago and his M.D. in 2012 at The University of Kansas School of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology.

Dr. Herre practices all aspects of urology but has a particular interest and expertise in minimally-invasive treatment of kidney stones, enlarged prostates and robotic surgery. Dr. Herre has presented at numerous national and regional meetings and has published numerous articles.

Urology clinics with Dr. Herre are held twice a month at Bates County Memorial Hospital. For more information call 660-200-7006, or visit www.bcmhospital.com.

Help Wanted at Countywide Disposal

Countywide Disposal is a rapidly growing company that now has a Truck Driver position open. Applicant must have a Class B CDL. Great Pay, Health Insurance, 401k, vacation time, and holiday pay.

Must also be able to physically handle lifting trash cans and various weather conditions.

Come apply to be a part of our great team!!

694 NE State Rt TT, Butler, MO 64730. (660)679-0717

No Mad Foundation

UPDATE: Shots Fired at Cass County Deputies

A Jackson County judge has issued a warrant for the driver, Kainon Singleton (25) from Kansas City Missouri.

He is charged with: 1st Degree Assault On A Law Enforcement Officer, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, Unlawful Use Of A Weapon, and Resisting Arrest.

Jackson County has set his bond at $250,000.00 Cash Only. He also has a Clay County warrant for 2nd Degree Burglary, Possession Of Stolen Property, with a bond of $200,000.00.

He is currently being housed in the Jackson County Jail.

The female passenger was released pending further investigation.

On Friday, March 10th 921 News Reported in Regards to a Stolen Vehicle:

At approximately 3:45 am this morning the Deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office located a stolen vehicle (out of North Kansas City) in the area of I-49 and 163rd Street in Belton. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. During the chase, the driver of the stolen vehicle fired several shots at the pursuing Deputies.

The Grappler Device was used to stop the vehicle on Byars Road in Grandview. Two suspects fled the vehicle on foot. A short time later, both the female and male suspects (both still armed at the time) were taken into custody without incident.

Both parties are suspects in multiple business burglaries throughout the metropolitan area. They were transported to the Grandview Police Department and are currently pending formal charges. The Grandview Police Department is assisting in the investigation.

Additional weapons and stolen items were recovered from the vehicle. No Deputies or Officers returned fire during the incident, and no injuries were reported. Additional information will be provided once formal charges are filed.

Bates County Ambulance Tax: Town Hall Meetings Scheduled

Attend a Town Hall Near You to Learn More About the Hospital Tax to Maintain Ambulance Services

All who wish to learn more about the Hospital Tax to Maintain Ambulance Emergency Services are invited to attend a town hall in a location near you. Bates County Memorial Hospital has organized town halls in Adrian, Butler and Rich Hill to be held in the coming weeks.

Adrian: Tuesday, March 21, 6:00 pm at the Adrian Optimist Building at 317 S Old 71 Hwy, Adrian, MO 64720. Appetizers will be served.

Rich Hill: Thursday, March 23, 6:00 pm at Kern Center, 613 E Park Ave, Rich Hill, MO 64779. Appetizers will be served.

Butler: Saturday, March 25, 10:00 am at the Bates County Memorial Hospital Education Center, 615 W. Nursery, Butler. Brunch will be served.

Those who are unable to attend a town hall can learn more online by visiting https://www.bcmhospital.com/tax/ or send your question to the hospital by calling 660-200-7046 and leave a message, or by email to info@bcmhospital.com.

Butler : House calls for your in-home Major Appliances: Jason Melton of Melton’s Appliance.

In this economy… the world of throw it away and just purchase another one is over. Jason Melton of Melton’s Appliance repairs your home appliances. Located in Butler Jason has over  22 years of experience in -home appliance repair .

Repairing a broken appliance may extend its life several years before you have to purchase a new major appliance. Jason serves Butler and surrounding towns, one of only a few men offering this type of “ in-home” service repair in the Bates County area.

In-home service for dishwashers, stoves, refrigerators, washers and dryers, and more. Melton’s Appliance 660-679-4594 that number again 660-679-4594.

Disabled American Vet Meetings

  The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter #67 Service Officer will be at the Bates County March 15, 2023 from 10:00 AM t0 4:00 PM to assist veterans in applying for their benefits. If you have any questions please called Darrel Rogers at 816-738-4536.
 
  The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter #67 Butler, Missouri invites all Disabled Veterans to attend our monthly meeting.
  The chapter meets the third Wednesday at 1:00 PM in the Bates County Museum on Elks Drive.       

Our next regular meeting is March 15, 2023, at 1:00 PM. 

Thanks,
Laurence Truman
Chapter 67
Commander
816-518-3264
.

Easter Bake Sale to be held at Montrose VFW

An Easter Bake Sale will be held Saturday, April 8^th at the Montrose VFW Hall from 8am to 11am with proceeds going towards the Children’s Events held at the Montrose Festival.

They will take orders via text message for homemade dinner rolls until Thursday, April 6^th at 660-492-7749. Rolls can be picked up during the bake sale on Saturday morning, April 8^th.

All available items are sold for a FREE WILL DONATION.

They’re also asking for baked goods that can be sold during the Easter Bake Sale event.  Baked items should be dropped off at the Montrose VFW Hall between 7:30am and 8:30am Saturday, April 8^th.

Text your homemade roll orders by Thursday April 6^th to 660-492-7749 and attend the Easter Bake Sale Saturday April 8^th at the Montrose VFW Hall to benefit the Children’s Events held during the Annual Montrose Festival.

Spring Cleaning at Adrian City Park

The City of Adrian has a great city park… but with baseball and soccer seasons firing up, it’s time to do some much needed cleaning up at the City Park of Adrian.

Take pride in your local park and head over on Sunday, March 26^th for some much needed spring clean-up before the visiting teams and their families come to town for the season’s events. 

Come anytime that is convenient for you on Sunday, March 26^th.

Farm Fresh Free Range Eggs/ Truckload sale this Saturday and Sunday in Butler.

Farm Fresh Free Range Eggs for Sale this weekend from the El Charros parking lot in Butler. West Central Produce will sell cartons of eggs for $3.00 per carton. Saturday and Sunday hours will be from noon until the supply runs low. Over 500 cartons of eggs on location. That’s a truckload sale of Farm Fresh Eggs this Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Look for them on the outer road of I-49 and West 52 Highway in Butler.

West Central Produce
Cliff Scott Butler

Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Adrian Cub Scout Pack 238 to be held at Adrian Optimist Club

The Adrian Optimists are hosting a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday, March 25^th, from 7am to 10am at the Optimist Building in Adrian.

They’ll be serving up All You Can Eat pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and milk. Sugar-free pancake syrup will be available on request.

$7 for adults – $5 for ages 5-10 and children 4 and under will eat for free

This Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser is sponsored by Adrian Cub Scout Pack 238 at the Adrian Optimist Building Saturday March 25^th from 7 – 10 am

I-435 Bridge Replacement

1963 Game Day Football Returns to Appleton City

In news from Appleton City, Linda Lampkin stepped back in history with this sports information and a presentation that was held on March 10th. In October of 1963 Appleton City Bulldogs defeated Butler Bears with a final score of  8-7.  The Appleton City team coach at that time was Jerry Hedger a Butler Alumni, on the Butler team was Clarence Theodore Sweets, or “Teddy” as we knew him. Teddy wore the #48 Jersey for the Butler Bears. This player would go on to play Pro Football for the Toronto Rifles.

  On Friday ( today) March 10 @ 11:00 the winning football from that game will be returned home to the Appleton City Museum.

  Appleton city  Football player, Mike Bowles has had the football in his possession for all these years 59 ½ years to be exact. Mike will be presenting the football to the Appleton City  Museum to add to the School Memorabilia.

  Fika Coffee House will welcome Mike at 10:00  and after the presentation, the celebration will continue at the Appleton city Farmhouse Restaurant.

  Still nearly 60 years later the town of Appleton City will celebrate their BIG win.

 This information was submitted to 92.1 by Linda Lampkin.  If you have questions, contact Linda at  660-492-0131.

County Road Closures

Get your Tickets Now! Tail-Adega Nights

Bates County Fair Fashion Review In June

Harrisonville: Car show

Wheels Of Thunder Racecar show is set for Sunday, March 19th. Show hours are from 1pm to 5pm at The Family Center Mill Walk Mall in Harrisonville Mo. 

The show is open to all forms of motorsports no street legal cars. 

Dirt cars, asphalt cars and trucks, Mud Trucks, Rock Crawlers, Race boats Drag car and trucks, Pulling Truck and Tractor’s. Please be in place by 12:30.

Clinton: Free Youth Turkey Hunting Clinic

Clinton, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free youth turkey hunting clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, at MDC’s Clinton office. This clinic is for youths ages 8 to 15. Participants will learn the basic skills needed to hunt wild turkeys in the spring season.

Instructors will cover turkey biology, habitats, calls, hunting strategies, regulations, and hunting safety. The topics will also include the types of firearms and equipment commonly used to hunt wild turkeys. Learning stations will be set up so youths can learn from experts how to use various types of turkey calls used to attract gobblers. A shotgun patterning station will allow youths to evaluate how their shotgun performs at various distances. Participants are encouraged to bring the shotgun they will use for hunting. MDC will provide ammunition. A safety trail will demonstrate safe hunting situations. Archery hunting will also be covered.

For more information about the clinic, call MDC’s Clinton Office at 660-885-6981. COVID-19 safety precautions will be followed. Registration is required. 

To register, visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4gT

Countywide Disposal Amenesty Day

A reminder from your local trash service County Wide Disposal.  On the first Tuesday of each month. Countywide Disposal will hold an Amnesty Day inside the city limits of Butler that allows ONE bulk item to be picked up per household at no additional charge.

Bulk items are defined as: excess household trash, mattresses, box springs, bicycles, large toys, car seats, grills (no propane tanks or hot ashes), furniture fixtures (no fluorescent lights), sofas, chairs, tables, etc. If you have more than one bulk item or do not want to wait until Amnesty Day, please call the Countywide office for a quote to get it picked up. This public service message is from Countywide Disposal of Butler.

From the Desk of Leroy Cook

Now that Spring has sprung, unofficially, it’s time to prepare for March wind and nesting birds, of which Butler airport always has an overabundance. Sunday saw gusts as high as 40 mph; variable crosswind conditions on Saturday had traffic going both ways, always a hazardous situation.

Visitors included a Piper Twin Comanche, a couple of Piper Warriors, a Piper Archer and a Cirrus. Locally, Jon Laughlin flew his Piper Cherokee 180C to Mexico, CFI Christian Tucker had several Cessna 150 flights and I motivated the Aeronca Champion. 

Clinton Airport is tapping into the Infrastructure Bill’s pork barrel with the receipt of $1.7 million in grant money, which is to be spent on a new terminal building and rerouting the access road.  KGLY  already has a nice large waiting room, attached to the row of T-hangars, but public expectations being what they are, an improved ambience for visitors is worth pursuing. Airplanes using the recently-constructed 5000-foot runway may bring passengers that are used to better accommodations.  Let’s take note.

Last week we received word of the passing of Darrel Koll, who longtime airport aficionados will remember as Butler’s last resident Airport Manager, back in the late 90’s. Darrel and his faithful dog Molly lived in the double-wide next to the gas pump, where they kept an eye on the property and would respond when an airplane pulled up for fuel. Those were the days when pilots appreciated having someone drag out the hose and pump for them. Let’s face it, self-service is okay for cars, but less-desirable for planes. Molly would sound the alarm if she detected an intruder or something amiss like the lights being out. After his tenure here, Darrel retired to roam the country in his RV, with a toy-hauler tailgate for his motorcycle in the back. When not on the road he “parked” in Bonham, TX near his daughter; he was 89.

The Experimental Aircraft Assn. Chapter #944 in Chillicothe is promoting an official “vanity” Missouri auto license plate with the logo “I’d Rather Fly.” It can be yours for a extra $25 fee at renewal time; the charge is a fund-raiser for Chapter activities. Visit http://idratherfly.org to sign up. Be the first on your block, er, airport, to have one.

The question of the week asked about the size of the regulation N-numbers on U.S. airplanes. They must be 12-inches tall, so law-enforcement can easily read them when checking the tie-downs at airports for stolen planes.  Okay, for next week, our question is “what is a Buzz Number?” Send your answers to kochhaus@gmail.com.

Bates County Soil and Water Conservation District Open House

Little Apple Appleton City

A delicious hot baked potato lunch will be served Friday, March 17 on St. Patrick’s Day at the Appleton City M.K.&T. Railroad Depot from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The large baked potatoes will be served with your choice of toppings of chili, broccoli, cheese, bacon , and sour cream.  Drink and a serving of homemade cake are included for only $8.  Come and visit as you enjoy your meal in the Depot or carry-outs will be available.  All profits will be used by Appleton City Landmarks Restoration for maintenance of the 1870 M.K.&T. Depot, Old 1870 Library and Museum Complex.

St. Clair County Cattlemen’s meeting will be 6:30 p.m. March 14, 2023 at Lakeview Barn in Appleton City, MO. The sponsor is Merck Animal Health and the speakers are Sydney Thummel, MBIC and Mike Deering, MCA.

The Appleton City PTO would like to invite all local “Little Ladies” ages Pre-K through 5^th grade to bring their best dancing partner out for an evening of dancing, snacks, pictures and overall good fun! The event will be held at the Appleton City Elementary gym, Saturday March 25 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The cost is $20 per couple, with an additional $5 per sibling attending.

Kindergarten Screening / Enrollment Day for the 2023/2024 School year will be April 4. If your child will be 5 before August 1, now is the time to begin thinking about Kindergarten enrollment requirements. The following items are required for enrollment: immunization records, state issued birth certificate, social security card and proof of residence. Did you know that your child can receive the immunizations that are needed to attend Kindergarten anytime on or after his/her fourth birthday? You do not need to wait until age five. They encourage you to have your child fully immunized now and bring the immunization record to school on the day of Kindergarten screening. If you have questions regarding required immunizations, please feel free to contact Nikki Piepmeier, School Nurse, at 660-476-2161, option #7.

Golden Apples Over 50 Social Club promotes the well-being of senior citizens in the cities of Appleton City, Montrose and Rockville, Missouri. Golden Apples was formed to address the issues of isolation and food security in this underserved rural area. Join them Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. for dinner and bingo (with lots of prizes). Everyone is welcomed. March 8 will be at the Methodist Church and will be Italian night. Please bring a side dish. March 16 will be on Thursday and NOT Wednesday as they will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Fried chicken and baked potatoes will be served. Please bring a side dish. The evening will be game night – NO BINGO. There will still be lots of prizes. March 22 will be at the Methodist Church with a casserole dinner with side dishes provided by the members. March 29 they are going to Short Street in Montrose. Time will be determined.

The ACHS Alumni Meeting will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023 with a noon meal/meeting. Class coordinators of years ending in 3 or 8 are asked to please contact Linda Lampkin at 660-476-5857 or acmolampkin@yahoo.com to receive a detailed letter and postcard sample. Reservations of $14 may be mailed to Patti Purvis Young, 101 E. 3rd St., ACMO 64724.  Alumni traveling a distances like to make plans early.

The Appleton City Public Library is conducting their Friends of the Library Program until March 14, 2023. The program’s purpose is to fund the purchase of new hardback books for the library. You can become a friend by either choosing a book from the list or requesting another book you’ve wanted to read and then donating $20.00 for said book. The perks of being a Friend of the Library are that you will be the first person to check the book out, and you will be honored by having your name placed on a special nameplate in the front of each of the Library Friend books. Library hours are currently Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays, 8:30-5:00 p.m.

The AC Spring City Wide Garage Sale dates will be April 28 and 29. Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date.

St. Clair Co Emergency Management is hosting a series of Community Awareness seminars to assist the residents of the area to know what to do in an emergency situation. The program will present simple skills that can help you save you and your family in case of emergency. The first seminar will be 7:00 p.m. March 24 at Appleton City Forrest Park Community Building. Other seminars are being scheduled for more communities as well.

Workshop Schedule in Butler

More details later. Location of workshop unknown at this time. More details at a later date.

St Matthew Lutheran Church Spring Spaghetti Spectacular

County Line News/ Appleton City

The Appleton City R-2 School District currently has the following openings for the 2023-2024 school year.

Elementary Principal

Elementary Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Paraprofessional

*The district is always looking for substitute teachers as well.

We have immediate openings, beginning after Spring Break next week, for a custodian and paraprofessional.

For more information, please email office@appletoncity.k12.mo.us or contact Sarah Miller, Superintendent, at 660-476-2161.

Montrose Easter Bake Sale

The community of Montrose will host an EASTER BAKE SALE, Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Montrose VFW Hall, 8 AM to 11 AM. Proceeds will go toward the Children’s Events at the Montrose Festival.

The Montrose VFW  will take orders for homemade dinner rolls up to Thursday, April 6 by texting David at 660-492-7749, to be picked up Saturday morning. All items are FREE WILL DONATION!!! Also the Montrose VFW will need baked goods, etc, they request that you have the items at the hall between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

That’s the Montrose VFW Easter Bake Sale Saturday, April 8^th in Montrose

KMAM KMOE Facebook Page Blocked for the next 24 hours

The Kmam Kmoe Facebook pages have been blocked until Thursday morning for some unknown reason.

To see the 92.1 Social Media news releases, you will need to go to the 92.1 website page and it will be news and notices as usual.

See us on www.921news.com .

Butler Rotary Breakfast

The public is invited to the Butler Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast. Rotary members will be serving from 7 am until 10 am on Saturday, March 11^th from the kitchen of the Butler Senior Center. Adult tickets are $6.00 ,  children ages 4 to 12 are $3.00 and children 3 and under eat free. All proceeds will benefit the Butler Rotary Foundation. That’s the Butler Rotary breakfast on March 11^th at the Butler Senior Center.

Mo-Kan Cafe Revised Days open and Hours

The hours and days open have been upgraded for the Mo-Kan Café in Passaic.

The Hertzog family open the Mo-Kan Café last week, the café is located in Passaic, at the Mo-Kan Livestock Facility.  The Café is managed by the Hertzog family, and will proudly serve Hertzog Premium Beef.

The menu will focus on American Classics with several specialty Cheeseburgers and brisket sandwiches. Delivery will be available soon and the menu will be posted on the Café Facebook page.

 The café is located just off 1-49 at the Passaic exit just north of Butler. Mo-Kan café will be open Tuesday through Saturday 7 am until 3 pm.

Keep in mind the days open and their hours have been revised. A direct line for placing to go orders will be available soon

Butler Aquatic Center to open in late May

The newsroom of 92.1 has been informed of a rumor. 92.1 talked with Scott Bitner of the Butler Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Butler. Bitner informed 92.1 that the Butler Aquatic Center will open as usual this summer. Opening day is yet to be announced.

Mr. Bitner will send information to the public as to the admission cost for the 2023 swimming season, individual rates, and family pass rates will be announced in the near future.

For now, get summer on your mind and everyone will swim as usual at the Butler Aquatic Center.

Loan Program for Agriculture

Summers Pharmacy Shingles Shots

This public service message is from your local pharmacy. Summers Pharmacy of Butler. Did you know, that if you’ve had chicken pox you’re at risk for shingles? Adults over the age of 50 can receive a two-part shingles vaccination to help prevent an outbreak. Call Summers Pharmacy about your shingles shot to protect yourself against severe shingles infections and long-term complications caused by shingles. The shingle shot is free with most Medicare plans and available for others for a fee. The shot is available at Summers Pharmacy 913 West Fort Scott Street in Butler. Open Monday through Friday 8:30 until 6:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. Call today to schedule your vaccination or for more details. Summers Pharmacy 660-679-5002.

Missouri State Fair

Wednesday, Aug 16 Christian artists Cory Asbury and CAIN will take the State Fair Grandstand stage, presented by CFM Insurance, at the 2023 Missouri State Fair. Tickets are $35 for track and $25 for grandstand.

Fueled with a passion to see people encounter the love of the Father, Cory Asbury is a songwriter, singer, speaker, author and worship leader. Cory began leading worship at his local church at age fourteen, and from there launched into full-time worship ministry at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City in 2005, until he joined the Bethel Music Collective in 2015. Cory is known for his hit single “Reckless Love” inspired by Cory’s journey of discovering the Father’s heart through the birth of his first son and the near-loss of his first daughter. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2019 after winning two GMA Dove Awards and two K-Love Fan Awards in 2018. His album, by the same name, hit the top of the charts as Billboard’s #1 Christian Album and won a GMA Dove Award for Worship Album of the Year in 2018. Cory has also received three Billboard Music nominations for Top Christian Artist, Top Christian Album and Top Christian Song of the year. In July of 2020, Cory released To Love A Fool with the hit single “Sparrows” and “The Father’s House”.

Spend five minutes with the members of CAIN and you’ll feel like you’ve spent the afternoon in the sunshine. The band’s effervescent joy spills over onto each person they meet, their bright smiles as contagious as their chill-inducing harmonies. Pouring their perpetual joy into their debut album Rise Up, CAIN – made up of siblings Madison Cain Johnson, Taylor Cain Matz, and Logan Cain – has discovered what it’s like to live their calling while doing their favorite thing, singing about Jesus. The band’s first single, “Rise Up (Lazarus),” went No.1 at Christian radio, holding the spot for multiple weeks while also winning the 2021 K-LOVE Fan Award for “Breakout Single of the Year. Their second single to release and also hit No. 1 for multiple weeks, “Yes He Can,” is a smile in a pop song and might be the truest to who CAIN is, both as a band and individuals. Hearing their songs live, in the car or at home, listeners will be blessed by the songs of Rise Up, an album of hard-won hope that radiates the kind of eternal happiness only found in the goodness of God.

This show joins previously announced opening night, Thursday, Aug. 10 show Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line with Parmalee. Tickets to all State Fair Grandstand concerts will go on sale to the public starting at 9 am, June 27 through Etix. More information about State Fair concerts can be found on the Fair’s website.

The 121st Missouri State Fair, themed “Where Traditions Grow” is Aug. 10-20, 2023, in Sedalia.

Nevada Workshop

It’s not too late to sign up for this week’s free farm estate & succession planning workshop in Nevada.  The workshop is being sponsored by FCS Financial and the Missouri Department of Agriculture.  FCS Financial will be providing a free meal beginning at noon at the Vernon County Fairgrounds.  The workshop will begin at 12:15 and last until 2:30.  Please register so we know how much food is needed. 

Vehicle Accident on F Highway in Bates County

On Monday, March 6th at approximately 6:50 pm, a 2 vehicle accident occurred on F highway west of 6001 Road in Bates County.

The accident happened when a westbound 2005 Buick Lacrosse driven by Richard Koehler, age 82, of Butler struck the tire of an eastbound 2022 International Harvester. Mr. Koehler sustained serious injuries in the accident and was transported by EMS to Bates County Memorial Hospital.

James Cox, age 20, driver of the International Harvester was not injured and was able to drive away from the scene.

Multi-Vehicle Accident

An unofficial report of a multi-vehicle accident was reported to FM 92. The accident occurred on A highway and CR 7007 by Hume. Multiple emergency vehicles have responded to the area. We will have more information as it is reported to us. Remember to always pull over for emergency vehicles with flashing lights.

News and Notices

Parks Closed Dusk to Dawn

3/6/2023

With the weather starting to get warmer, and next week being the beginning of Daylight Savings Time, we just wanted to remind everyone that the City parks are closed from Dusk to Dawn.  When using the parks, please be mindful to pick up your trash and place it in the cans provided.  Also, please be respectful of the portable restrooms.  They are there for your convenience and use.  We have had reported vandalism to them over the years, and that makes it difficult to get them rented and serviced for our community members to use.  Thank you for your help.

Bates County Stolen Vehicle

Be on the lookout for stolen truck:

On 03/06/2023 Deputies with the Bates County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a stolen 2012 Ford F250 single cab truck with a long bed. The truck is black in color and has damage to the tailgate. The truck was stolen from the area of County Road 11002 and County Road 2001 in rural Adrian sometime between the hours of midnight and 10:00 AM this morning. At approximately 0445 hours this morning, deputies received a call for a suspicious person walking in the same area. Upon deputies’ arrival, the subject was not located and had apparently already left the area.

On 03/05/2023 deputies took a report of an attempted theft of a vehicle also in the rural Adrian area near County Road 1503 and County Road 11004 at approximately 2330 hours. It is unknown if the two incidents are related and in that case the truck was left in the ditch near the victim’s residence.

Deputies and investigators are working on locating the stolen truck and is seeking information from the public if they saw or heard something in the area. This is also a reminder to not leave your keys in your vehicles unattended and lock your doors.

If you have information regarding the theft of this vehicle please contact a deputy or detective at the Sheriff’s Office (660) 679-3232

Friendly Reminder from CountyWide Disposal

With a new trash service in the surrounding counties, we are still trying to make clear the issues of new rules and regulations. Here are just a few reminders from County Wide Disposal.

Attention City Residents of Butler, Adrian, Freeman, and Archie

As many of you have seen, we are running some of our municipalities with an automated truck. Please help your friendly trash man “Little Spud” by considering the following points when placing your trash at the curb.

Place trash at least 3 feet from mailbox, vehicles, electric pole, fire hydrant, etc.

Do not place trash cans under power lines, phone lines, or overhead branches

Trash cans must be placed near edge of road

Please place all items including cardboard, in the trash can. If you have more than the can will hold, please place extra bags or boxes next to can.

Breaking down cardboard will save space.

Keep your town looking nice by returning the trash can to your garage or side of the house once it’s been emptied

Thanks,

Lee McLain

Owner/President

Tornado Drill March 7th

Fire Chief Jason Bennet announced today for the city of Butler, for citizens to be aware of this month’s scheduled Tornado Drill Warning for the citizens of Butler.

 On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 10:00 AM State Emergency Management 
and the NWS will conduct a Statewide Severe Weather Tornado Drill. 

The sirens will be off, but remember this will only be a test. If the weather is questionable, the drill will be moved to another day.

Butler: Farm Fresh Free Range Eggs For Sale

West Central Produce of Butler will offer farm fresh produce including certified free-range eggs from local farms this growing season. Delivery from the farm to Butler will be available from a central location. There will not be time for door-to-door delivery. Produce will be available when in season. A produce stand will be available at a later date. For now, place your egg order by email and West Central Produce will announce the day and time they will be in Butler for pick-up. To date, the location will be Bates County Broadcasting 92.1 Radio Station parking lot
800 East Nursery Street in Butler.
Email  westcentralproduce23@gmail.com.
To place your egg order $3.00 per carton .

Community Blood Center Declares First Blood Emergency of 2023

Today Community Blood Center (CBC) declared the first blood emergency of 2023. The blood emergency is due to several evolving factors including cold and flu season, a high number of lapsed blood donors and a decrease in first-time donors. In January, CBC received 2,000 fewer blood donations than the year prior and blood donations are below hospital and patient needs.

The number of blood donations still are not back to pre-pandemic levels. Compounding the problem is a continued lag in first-time and youth donors, which remain about half of pre-pandemic levels. And while remote workers are returning to in-person work, office and community blood drives and visits to CBC Donor Centers are significantly down. People working from home had an easier time donating in the donor centers, but they are  seeing a dramatic decrease at the centers.

In addition to whole blood donors, platelet donors are urgently needed. With a shelf life of just 7 days, CBC relies on dedicated platelet donors to help patients undergoing chemotherapy, those with bleeding disorders, new mothers, and more.

Blood donors can give every 56 days, and platelet donors can give twice per month. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently lifted eligibility restrictions for individuals who lived in Europe during certain periods of time. To view current eligibility guidelines, visit savealifenow.org or call 800.688.0900.

The need is constant, but the supply is not. Visit savealifenow.org to schedule an appointment to donate, or call 877-468-6844.

Bates County Deputies Attend two-day Training

Bates County Deputies and Horses received training certifications from the National Mounted Police Services. The two Deputies and the Sheriff attended a two day training event held in Lone Jack Missouri hosted by Sitter Downs Arena on March 4th and 5th. The training was designed to De-spook and build confidence with the horse and its rider in a multitude of real world environments that a rider and horse may experience while performing mounted police duties. The two day event included distraction training like aggressive dogs, loud noises including sirens, an obstacle course that challenged the horse with things that touched, brushed and obstructed the horse. The horses and riders had to build confidence and trust with each other to walk through fire, cross bridges that had smoke coming up through the boards, walk through horizontal/vertical rings of fire and through plastic curtains all the while hearing loud pops and sirens.

Along with de-spooking and confidence training the teams were trained in tactical horse formations and how to safely use horses for crowd control along with tactical extraction of emergency vehicles or high value assets from large crowds. The training received by the Deputies and Sheriff does not stop at the end of the clinic. The education and techniques learned through this clinic will be brought back to Bates County to be taught to the all volunteer Sheriff’s Posse. Plans are already in place for the Deputies to team up with one of our local horse training experts Tom Williams to use his experience, expertise and facility outside of Adrian to facilitate this same training to our Sheriff’s Posse.

This training compliments the experience these horses have with search and rescue. Two of these horses were activated and put to test when a local 80 year old was injured in the woods and first responders could not find the gentleman. A large-scale search began with multiple agencies in an attempt to locate the injured man. The horses, who have better hearing than humans, were able to hear the man yell from the woods. The riders who were trained to observe the horses behavior observed the horses ears point in the direction of the injured man. Having confidence in the horses they were able to walk through the woods and locate the man then relay their location to other first responders for assistance.

As you can see from some of the videos the scenarios were a little on the extreme side (we hope they don’t have to experience all that at one time in the real world) but the idea was to throw everything and the kitchen sink at them to show them they can do it and not die. Members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse attended the clinic with future plans to work with the Bates County Mounted Posse in the future to help both organizations build on their programs to better serve the citizens of each of our respective communities.

“This training program was top notch and we all agreed that we have learned so much this weekend. We learned multiple things about the anatomy and psychological aspects of our horses that we didn’t know. We exposed them to many “scary” things to put them to the test and to make sure they are the right horse for the job”. Says Sheriff Anderson. “But another aspect of this training is that we are building relationships with other entities who share the same vision that we do, to serve our communities better and more efficiently. Our program has already saved one life and we want to be trained and ready for when the call goes out again.” .

BCMH Welcomes Farid Namin, MD, Gastroenterologist

Bates County Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome a new provider to its Surgical Services department. Farid Namin, MD is a gastroenterologist and is currently seeing patients on an outpatient basis two times a month.

Dr. Namin said Dr. William Joyce, General Surgeon for BCMH, was instrumental in raising his interest in providing gastroenterological care in Bates County.  On his first visit to the hospital, Dr. Namin said he was very impressed that the rural community boasted such a large facility with a modern surgical suite and extensive services.

Dr. Namin attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Health and Science Chicago Medical School, and the American University School of Medicine.  He received his Master’s Degree in medical sciences and his medical degree in 1995.  He then joined a research fellowship program at the University of Illinois, Division of Hematology and Oncology.

In 1998, Dr. Namin moved to Kansas City, where he completed his residency in Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, and a fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Kansas University Medical Center. He has done extensive research and is published in areas of functional bowel and motility disorders.

Dr. Namin is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. For more information about surgical services, call 660-200-7000, ext. 7191.

BCMH Welcomes William Herre, MD, Urologist

Bates County Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce William Herre, MD is now seeing patients through its Outpatient Specialty Clinics, located in the hospital at 615 W. Nursery in Butler.

Dr. Herre completed his residency in urology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He received his B.S. in 2006 at the Loyola University Chicago and his M.D. in 2012 at The University of Kansas School of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology.

Dr. Herre practices all aspects of urology but has a particular interest and expertise in minimally-invasive treatment of kidney stones, enlarged prostates and robotic surgery. Dr. Herre has presented at numerous national and regional meetings and has published numerous articles.

Urology clinics with Dr. Herre are held twice a month at Bates County Memorial Hospital. For more information call 660-200-7006.

Summers Pharmacy Congratulations

Congratulations to Tiffany and Heather for completing a 16 week Community Healthcare Worker(CHW) certification course! We are VERY PROUD of your hard work and dedication to the class.

As Community Healthcare Workers, Tiffany and Heather will serve as an important liaison between the patient and community resources. Additionally, Summers Pharmacy will be introducing NEW SERVICES in 2023 with the help of our CHWs. Stay tuned for more exciting news in the coming months!

Butler: Rural Fire Protection is due April 1st.

The City of Butler’s Rural Fire Protection Service is due on April 1^st. The rural fire protection dues expire on March 31^st of each year. Membership fees shall be payable on or after April 1^st of each year.

Rural Fire Protection Services are available for persons in Bates County residing or owning real property in the Butler Fire Department response area, which is roughly West of County Road 6001, East to BB Highway, North to Passaic, and South to Miami Creek. An exact map is available at the Butler City Hall. In addition, the residence or property must be easily accessible by roads.

Membership fees range from $50.00 to $165.00 depending on property improvements. The average membership fee is $85.00 yearly.

Contact the Butler City Hall at 660-679-4182.

( written and published by 92.1 County Line News )

Butler Lions Club Radio Auction

Monday April 3^rd at Community First Bank. Join the Butler Lions Club and 92.1 Radio

March 27^th through March 30^th.

Butler Rotary Breakfast

The public is invited to the Butler Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast. Rotary members will be serving from 7 am until 10 am on Saturday, March 11^th from the kitchen of the Butler Senior Center. Adult tickets are $6.00,  children ages 4 to 12 are $3.00, and children 3 and under eat free. All proceeds will benefit the Butler Rotary Foundation. That’s the Butler Rotary breakfast on March 11^th at the Butler Senior Center.

Local Farm Fresh Eggs for Sale today. $3.00 per dozen. Delivery today while the supply lasts.

West Central Produce of Butler is in the first stages of providing
locally grown farm fresh produce on a regular basis. Today in Butler, they have
in stock 40 dozen certified, free-range eggs from a local farm.
The eggs are unwashed. Delivery available.
email your order to westcentralproduce23@gmail.com.
Place your order while the supply lasts. $3.00 per dozen.

Harrisonville names Superintendent

District names next Assistant Superintendent

The Harrisonville Schools Board of Education is excited to announce the hiring of Dr. Joseph Parkhurst as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Operations for the Harrisonville School District beginning July 1, 2023.

Dr. Parkhurst is currently the principal of Holden High School. He’s also served as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Holden. Prior to that, he taught social studies and coached in the Belton and Sherwood School Districts.

Dr. Parkhurst earned his bachelor’s degree from Avila University, his master’s from William Woods University and his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Baker University.

Dr. Parkhurst and his wife, Kristine, live in Harrisonville and have twin boys who are first graders at Harrisonville Elementary School.

Dr. Parkhurst will begin his duties in the Harrisonville School District on July 1, 2023. Current Assistant Superintendent Jason Eggers has announced his retirement effective June 30.

Max Motors to open Dealership in Richmond

Mo-Kan Cafe Opens today

The Hertzog family has re-opened the Mo-Kan Café located in Passaic. The Café will be managed by the Hertzog family, and will proudly serve Hertzog Premium Beef.

The menu will focus on American Classics with several specialty Cheeseburgers and brisket sandwiches.

Delivery will be available soon and the menu will be posted on the Café Facebook page.

The café is located just off 1-49 at the Passaic exit just north of Butler. Mo-Kan Café will be open

Wednesday through Saturday from 7 am until 2pm.

Hometown Radio 92.1 since 1962

Located at 800 East Nursery Street .

Tower location in Butler

Lobby hours 7 am until 5 pm Monday through Friday

Local News Live at 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday

Serving Bates and surrounding counties since 1962

Mo-Dot and Winter Pothole Repair

IN NEWS FROM JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Department of Transportation crews are already focusing on pothole repairs to keep roads as safe as possible and will continue through the spring as weather allows. When you see a MoDOT crew making repairs, motorists should slow down and move over a lane to give them room to work safely – remember, it’s the law.

MoDOT maintains 34,000 miles of road, including interstates, U.S. and Missouri routes, and lettered routes. In 2022, MoDOT patched more than 800,000 potholes, spending more than $16 million on pothole patching.

Motorists can report the location of potholes on state-maintained roads using the following tools:

 Call the 24/7 Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

Use the Report a Road Concern form at www.modot.org/report-road-concern.

Potholes on local streets and subdivisions should be reported to local city or county maintenance departments.

Missouri and Kansas Statewide Severe Weather Tornado Drill

On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 10:00 AM State Emergency Management 
and the NWS will conduct a Statewide Severe Weather Tornado Drill. 

Every school, citizen, and business is encouraged to participate in the drill. 

NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill will advertise the tornado drill on our Twitter and Facebook accounts.  Local warning sirens and the NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio  will be activated to signal the start of the drill.

The NWS encourages everyone to consider participating by simply sheltering-in-place or discussing sheltering options/plans among co-workers/family members.  

The purpose of the drill is to test everyone’s readiness for life-threatening severe weather events such as tornadoes, flash floods, and damaging winds. Local
officials may sound warning sirens to initiate the drill. 

Butler: Things to Remember

The Mo-Kan Café opens tomorrow ( Wednesday ) hours are 7 am until 2 pm. Located in the Mo-Kan Livestock building at Passaic.

ELECTION JUDGES NEEDED

Jami Page, Bates County Clerk, is seeking interested persons to serve as election judges for the April 4^th municipal election and for future elections.  You are eligible to be an election judge if you are a registered voter, enjoy serving the public and can endure long hours on election days.

Election judges perform duties that include preparing the polling place for voting, checking in voters, maintaining a secure election process, and closing the polls.  Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.  You will be required to be at the polls at 5:30 a.m. 

Election judges are paid a minimum of $175.00 per election, $20.00 for the training session, and mileage. 

If you are interested, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 660-679-3371.  Per Missouri statutes you will be asked which major political party you will be representing on election day. 

Cass County Arrest

On Saturday, February 25th, 2023, at approximately 2339 hours, the Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the area of Peculiar Drive and Sioux Chief to assist the Peculiar Police Department with a pursuit. The suspect vehicle was later located in the area of Brush College Rd and Anaconda Rd and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle was stopped utilizing the Grappler Device on 307th Street in rural Harrisonville.

The driver of the vehicle fled on foot and was apprehended a short time later.

Jonathan Jackson, (38) from Independence, was taken into custody on an active Cass County warrant for failing to appear on an unlawful possession of a firearm charge, two warrants out of Belton; one for driving while revoked/suspended and the other for possession of narcotic equipment. Mr. Jackson also has an active warrant out of Kansas City for invasion of privacy.

“The use of the Grappler Device has been a wonderful tool in assisting our deputies with bringing these types of incidents to a safer conclusion” said Sheriff Jeff Weber. Mr. Jackson is currently being held in the Cass County Jail pending additional charges.

Mo-Kan Cafe to open this Wednesday

Mo-Kan Café in Passaic will re-open this  Wednesday, the business is owned and operated by the Jim Hertzog family.

This café will open its doors on  Wednesday, March 1^st. Serving high-quality food and premium meats.. 5 styles of burgers, including brisket sandwiches, bacon burgers and more.

The Mo-Kan Café will be open from 7 am until 2 pm Wednesday, through Sunday.

This Café will have delivery service available soon.

Mo-Kan Café is located in Passaic at the Mo-Kan Livestock facility.

Butler Lions Club Radio Auction in March

Butler Lions Club Members are hitting the streets asking for Lions Club Radio Auction donations.
The merchandise you donate will be put on the auction block starting Monday night March 27^th.

Here are just a few of the community needs that your donations have been/ or are helping with:

The summer reading program at the Butler Public Library,

Coats for Kids Drive  

Eyeglasses for those in need,

 Project Prom

The Bates County Recovery Court

And the Youth Camp for Foster Children

Your Lions Club Merchandise donations are appreciated as the Annual Butler Lions Club Radio Auction  raise funds for the needs in our community by the Butler Lions Club Members. A Butler Lions Club Member will be in your business soon.

Daylight Savings Time!

Butler Band Mattress Sale coming soon !

The public is invited to the 3^rd annual Butler Band mattress fundraiser. Every purchase made will benefit the Butler Band Program.

This mattress sale will offer big savings on your purchase and financing is available.

All sizes will be available, with over 25 styles on display, All mattresses are brand new with full factory warranties, delivery  available and all forms of payment will be accepted, including financing.

This fundraising event happens on Sunday, March 12^th between ten am and 5 pm. The fundraiser will be held at the Butler High School.

Workshop March 9th Register Now: Farm Succession Planning

Bates County Fail Tail-Adega Nights

The Bates County Fair Board presents TAIL-ADEGA NIGHTS Mouse races on Saturday night March 18^th. The Mouse Races will be held at the Bates County Fairgrounds. The doors open at 5:00 pm with the Mouse race to start at 6:00.

Tickets will sell for $30.00 per person and you must be 21 years old to attend. It’s all you can drink beer and includes a dinner.

\If you are interested in sponsoring a race the cost will be $150.00 and this sponsor will receive 2 free admission tickets.

The $200.00 sponsor category will allow the sponsor to choose the name and they will receive 2 free admission tickets.

The Band “Honky Tonk Dream” featuring  Jake Duvall,  will follow the races and dinner .. it’s a night of fun planned for March 18^th at the Bates County Fair Building located in Butler.

Contact Brandy Ward for tickets or a sponsorship to this year’s TAIL-ADEGA  Nights Mouse Races. 660-424-3113 or bk.ward@outlook.com. Those interested will find this contact phone number and email address on the Bates County Fair Facebook page or www.921news.com website.

Jamie Page Bates County Clerk January Minutes

Inetvisions / Personnel Appeal Request

The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner Ken Mooney and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.

The Commissioners approved invoices.

Shane Balk with Inetvisions met with the Commission regarding providing IT services to the county.  Those also present were Carl Bettels, Jami Page and Danyelle Baker.  Each office holder discussed what the needs were for their office.  Shane discussed having one server for all the offices instead of each office having their own service.  He also discussed cybersecurity and what his company could do for the county.  Danyelle said that this would need to be put out for bid.  Shane is going to work on a bid for the offices in the Administration building and for the courthouse offices.  His bid will also include secure email addresses for the county employees.  Shane said he would be back next week to take an inventory of each office’s computers. 

Jami Page gave Trent Nelson a request from an employee who would like to be seen in front of the Personnel Appeals Panel.