Bates County Career Women registration deadline July 31st

The Bates County Career Women are once again offering scholarships for Women in Transition who live in Bates County. These are monetary awards to women who are going “Back to School” to complete their degrees or to enhance their chances for advancement in their careers. Recent graduates (2012) do not qualify.

Applications are now available for the fall semester of 2012 by contacting Carol Ann Winburn at 660-679-5696 or 679-5535. 

All applications must be completed and returned by July 31st 2012. Only residents of Bates County should apply.

Call today so you won’t miss this great opportunity for financial assistance this year, and a better job in the years to come.

Free concert coming August 5th in Rich Hill

A 100% free concert will be held at the bandstand in the west park in Rich Hill on August 5th. Guests of all ages are encouraged to come, and enjoy some great music of different genres. Bands include: Consumed (Rock, Alternative, Southern Rock, Blues), Second Chance (Rock), Electra City (Alternative, Rock, Indie), and PLSD (Christian Rock, Alternative). The palooza starts at 7 P.M., and will continue into the night until around 11 P.M. This is a family-friendly event, and band merchandise will be available for sale. 

For more info, contact PLSD, at plsdrock@gmail.com. The event can be found on Facebook by searching SUMMER CONCERT PALOOZA with PLSD, CONSUMED, ELECTRA CITY, AND SECOND CHANCE, along with band bio's and pictures.

Habitat for Humanity fundraiser

The Butler Pizza Hut is helping raise funds for Habitat for Humanity… this project is called “ Pizza Dough”. On Sunday afternoon August 5th, the pizza hut will be donating part of this proceeds from Pizza and various items on the menu to Habitat for Humanity. The last event in July raised approximately 20 dollars …. We need your help. Mark your calendar for Pizza Day for Sunday august 5th… between noon and 4 pm, you may ask for various coupons off the menu and Pizza will make a donation to Habitat for Humanity… remember “ Pizza dough” day Sunday Afternoon August 5th.

-FM 92 the Bullet

BHS Bear Brigade Winding Up

Butler High School marching Bear Brigade will be starting summer band camp a little ahead of schedule this season to prepare for fall home performances and away competitions. Monday July 23 through Wednesday July 25, 7th, 8th and 9th graders will practice marching fundamentals from 9 am to 11 a.m.

The Bear Brigade flag corps is open to any 8th grade through 12th grade high school student who doesn’t play an instrument. Students interested in trying out for the band’s flag corps will be working from 9 am to noon during the same dates. Final flag corps tryouts will be Wednesday, July 25 at 11:30 a.m. The full band will report for band camp beginning Monday, July 30 at 9:00 a.m. going through Friday, August 10.

The Bear Brigade’s first performance will be Friday, August 24 at Butler’s first home football game. Senior Jayce Teeman, son of Johnny and Teresa Teeman, will lead the Bear Brigade as field conductor. The band’s competition show theme, “iCaliente” is filled with popular Latin-flavored music. The music is very upbeat and will feature all sections of the band with a special percussion feature in the middle section of the show.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet