Winter weather advisory for Bates County

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the overnight hours to include periods of rain showers...isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Periods of sleet in the late evening...overnight. Periods of rain and snow after midnight.

Snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

See live radar here.

Expansion for Bates County Industries

Bates County Industries (BCI) located just North of Butler continues to grow- as is evident of the addition of a newspaper recycling drop off recently added at Yoss Thriftway in Adrian. The company has traditionally been known as a plastics recycling center with the ability to process cardboard and aluminum cans as well. Currently 39 employees work at BCI and over the years has operated with the assistance of grants which aided in the purchase of two large balers need to package materials. 


Just recently, BCI received a grant to add on to the 10,800 square foot building which is located just North of TT highway.

According to supervisor Pam Martin, there are some helpful guidelines when donating newspapers for recycling to BCI - it is not necessary to bundle papers but it's good if they are secured in some form. If bundled, about 15 papers secured with string is preferred. Bundles may be placed in cardboard boxes or paper grocery sacks for easy transporting.


BCI currently recycles cardboard, shrink wrap, #1 and #2 plastics, paper including books, magazines, office waste, and news paper, clothing and aluminum cans. In a year's time, BCI has recycled 382 tons of cardboard, 4.845 tons of shrink wrap, 8.978 tons of aluminum cans, 7.5015 tons of textiles, 258.934 tons of assorted paper, and 7.831 tons of plastics.  In total, that's 670 tons of product kept out of the landfills.

For more information about Bates County Industries you may call 660-679-3667 or visit their web site here www. BatesCoIndustries.org.

Rich Hill Alumni coming May 28th

Rich Hill alumni committee met on February 17th to continue making plans for this years alumni banquet. The date for this year will be Saturday, May 28th at 6:30. Location will be at the RHHS auditorium. Tickets and dues will remain the same as last year, $10.00 for the meal and $5.00 for each graduate for dues. Tickets must be purchased in advance of May 18th so that we will be able to plan how much food to buy.

So please help us get the word out if you are reading or hearing this and know of someone who may not know of this policy would you let them know it is vital for us to be able to plan so no one will be disappointed by us running out of food.

The Rich Hill Alumni theme for this year is “Life In The 60’s”. They are planning several fun and exciting things. Randy Bell will again serve as our Master of Ceremonies. There will be special music presented for everyone’s enjoyment by Jara Mumma.

As in the past there will be a display table. If you have any special pictures or other memorabilia from the 60’s please bring it with you as place it on the table for all to enjoy. Also if you would like to dress the part of the 60’s it would certainly add to the evenings festivities.

Tickets for the Rich Hill Alumni may be purchased from Beverly Sullins-417-395-4288, Gretchen Wills-417-395-4401, Bill Perkey-417-395-2888, or from the Security Bank in Rich Hill.

Remember it is not to early to get your tickets.

Mark your calendars and get ready to have a good time in Rich Hill on May 28th.

The next committee meeting will be on March 17th at 7:00 pm at the Double Branch Church office. Anyone who would like to help in the planning of this event is more than welcome to join us.

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Miami R-1 'meet the candidates' coming later this month

The public is invited to meet and learn more about the candidates running for the Miami R-1 school board on March 29th. This informational meeting (not a debate) will be held from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the gymnasium. Questions for candidates must be submitted in advance to Angela Cook by calling 660-925-3123 or by email at caengineering@netscape.net.

Memorial services to be held tomorrow

Memorial services for Brandee Bickleman and daughter Bailey  Bickleman will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the Butler High School gymnasium (420 S. Fulton, Butler, MO 67430) under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Contributions may be made to the Bailey Bickleman Memorial for Butler High School.

Time change reminder to change smoke detector batteries

Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed tonight. The annual time change also serves as an excellent reminder to replace batteries in all of the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home. Even though the existing batteries appear to be functional, the U.S. Fire Marshall recommends replacing them anyway to help insure proper operation in the event of an emergency.

Local forecast - much improved

Today

Partly cloudy. Highs around 60. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Harvey arraignment scheduled for Wednesday

Raymond Harvey appeared for arraignment yesterday morning in circuit court without counsel. Harvey was arrested Wednesday on two counts of first degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and one count of 2nd degree arson. The arraignment has been rescheduled until this Wednesday to allow Harvey to obtain a lawyer.