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The Bates County Commission and the Office of Emergency Management highly recommend that the citizens of Bates County refrain from setting any fires until Bates County receives adequate moisture.

The Commission also request that extreme caution be observed when enjoying fireworks at family Independence Day celebrations.

Have a pleasurable and safe holiday.

-Ron Nissen, Director, Bates County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Rich Hill and Drexel all set for the 4th

Rich Hill 4th of July - Kentucky Headhunters

Rich Hill brings CMA Award and Grammy winners to the stage of the West Park in Rich Hill. This 4th of July the big name act will pack a full house on Saturday night July 7th instead of the traditional 4th of July Concert.

July 4th will kick off the four-day celebration with the car show, the Rick Hill 4th of July Parade, a salute to the Veterans, the crowning of Miss 4th of July and Miss Firecracker, a gospel sing and a church basket auction followed by a special performance by “ Shake, Rattle and Roll”. The 4th of July in Rich Hill will wrap up with the traditional Fireworks display at dark.

The Children’s promenade and baby contest will be held July 5th in Rich Hill, Friday night Rich Hill will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the highest price ever paid fat auction for a single pie.
The Pride Amusement Carnival will be running every evening, food and craft booths will be on location through July 7th and the four day event will wrap up with the free concert featuring "The Kentucky Headhunters" on state Saturday night July 7th.

See the full schedule for the Rich Hill four day celebration here http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2012/06/headhunters-in-rich-hill-for-4th-of.html

46th Drexel 4th celebration

The Drexel Lions Club and the City of Drexel presents the 4th of July Celebration and Motorcycle Race on July 4th.

The day will kick off with a Breakfast served in the Drexel community building with all proceeds to benefit the Drexel Swimming Pool Association. The day continues with hourly activities to include the Drexel Parade on Main Street at 10:30 am, lunch at 11, hot dog eating contest and watermelon eating contest among various other scheduled events and activities during the day and evening. 

Dr. Damon Dennis and Friends entertain outside from 2 to 4 pm, with a dinner, magicians, and silent auction.

The 4th of July activities will wrap up the day with the traditional Fireworks Display at dark. If you have any questions contact Greg Mullinax at the Mullinax funeral Home 660-679-0009.

Tickets to win the patio set, $250.00 cash and the large flag afghan may be purchased from any Drexel Lions Club Members or from local Drexel businesses.

The full day's schedule can be seen by clicking here http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2012/06/drexel-4th-of-july-schedule.html

-FM 92 the Bullet/Bates County Live

Crochet Contest Planned for Bates County Fair

Plan now to participate in the Crochet Contest at the Bates County Fair on Monday, July 9 at 3:15 p.m. in the Youth Building. There will be four age categories: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-18, and those 19 and over. All participants must bring an H size crochet hook and cotton yarn (example: Sugar & Cream). Prizes will be awarded to the first place finishers in each age category. Ribbons will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category. Participants will be doing a half double crochet, timed for 3 minutes. The one with the most completed rows will win. Upon a tie, stitches will be counted. If this results in a tie, a "crochet-off" will follow. The task: Chain15, skip one chain, half double in all following chains. Turn. Repeat. Stop when time is called. Judges will be Mary Limpus and Beverly Sullins.

-our thanks to Alan Mundey

Butler police department activity report

June 26

Disturbance 400 block of E. Ft Scott
Drive off from the Filling Station
Disturbance 100 block of S. Orange
Suspicous vehicle 300 block of W. Ft Scott
Disturbance 800 block of S. Birch
911 hang up 400 block of S. high
Medical assist 400 block of S. Delaware
Disturbance 500 block of S. Mechanic
911 hang up 300 block W. Harrison

June 27

Disturbance 300 block of N. High
Animal complaint 300 block of W. Ohio
Disturbance 600 block of W. Adams

Fireworks complaint on W. Harrison

06/28/2012 

Well being check in the 100 block of S. Mechanic

Medical assist at Taco Bell

Property damage in the 600 block of W. Adams

Assault in the 100 block of S. Havanna 

June 29

Medial assist in the 600 block of W. Mill

C&I driver on S. Austin

Assault in the 200 block of E. Dakota

Leave without pay at Casey's on Orange St.

Fireworks thrown from moving vehicle

Noise complaint in the 400 block of S. Main

Fireworks complaint at Hooterville Trailer Court

June 30

Attempted break in 100 block of E. Pleasant

Drive off from the Filling Station

Assist with car fire

Alarm at city hall

Fireworks complaint

Ges theft in the 600 block of W. Nursery

July 1

Vandalism in the 500 block of N. Water

Curfew violation at Subway

911 call in the 400 block of S. Delaware

Keep the peace at the PD

Fireworks complaint

Keep the peace in the 200 block of W. Vine

Assault in the 300 block of W. Dakota