Survey verbiage draws fire from readers

The proposed horse (slaughtering/processing) plant in Rockville is clearly a topic of sensitive nature and we at Bates County Live are making every attempt to post information that is the least biased and most factual as possible.

Last week we placed a survey on our home page that was simply intended to find out if individuals were FOR or AGAINST the plant coming to Rockville without trying to sway answers either way.

At the urging of some of our readers, we'd like to let you know in advance that we will be running the survey again, using slightly different wording. When that survey is complete we will run a story with thoughts about how a simple word change could affect the outcome.

Thanks- Doug Mager, Editor

Become someone's biggest fan!

While most of us are lucky enough to have air conditioning, let's not forget those who do not- those on a limited income, elderly, have health issues or just down on their luck. Today you can make a difference!

The West Central Community Action Agency is accepting fans for those in need during the extreme heat. If you have a fan to donate, drop it by 5 E. Dakota street in Butler by 4:30 this afternoon and the agency will make sure it goes to someone who desperately needs it.

If you need a fan or have other questions call 660-679-4108. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

-FM 92 the Bullet
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Scammer alert...

Another local scam has surfaced and the perpetrator claims to be collecting donations for the Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) organization.

Apparently a man calling himself  "Big John" has attempted to solicit money from at least one area business. The owner became suspicious when the man refused to take a check, wanted cash only and wouldn't provide an I.D.

Bates County Live spoke with a local member of B.A.C.A. and was informed that "Big John" was not a part of their group nor would anyone in B.A.C.A. solicit for money in this manner.

If anyone has been solicited by "Big John" claiming to be a part of the B.A.C.A. organization, please email us at bateswire@hotmail.com or call 913-669-5848 and we will forward the information to those investigating the incident.

It is believed that "Big John" may be from the Butler area.

Deems in Nevada, Mo. under new ownership

Legacy Farm and Lawn is adding a Nevada address to its John Deere implemement business.
The transfer from Deems Farm Equipment to Legacy is to become effective at 12:01 a.m.
Friday, June 29, 2012 and the Nevada operation will be Legacy's fourth -- joining similar
operations at Lamar, Lockwood and Joplin. 

The ownership change is the only one planned at Nevada and it does not include the Deems Farm Equipment operation at 805 S. Orange, Butler.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet