Museum to celebrate Nyhart School's 110th birthday

On Saturday, May 7th, from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, a very special birthday party will be held on the grounds of the Bates County Museum. The one-room schoolhouse, the Nyhart School, is turning 110 years old so there is going to be a party! Everyone is invited to this free event. A special invitation is extended to all Nyhart School Alumni!


~The first 50 children will receive a new President Lincoln $1.00 coin.

~Golden Heartland Farms will bring one of their alpaca’s along with a baby goat to join to fun. Come meet an alpaca up close and personal!

~Children can experience life in a one-room school.

~Landon Elmer will provide music and sing-a-longs.

~Mary Limpus will help children with a craft as they learn about wool fibers.

~Refreshments will be served by the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority.


This is a rain or shine event. If Mother Nature decides to have it rain, the party will be split between the Nyhart School and Robertson Hall. Everyone loves a party so plan to bring your children and grandchildren to the Museum Grounds for this unique birthday celebration. For further information call the Museum at 660-679-0134.


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Over five tons of food distributed by the Butler Community Food Pantry on Saturday

According to director Joyce Fitzpatrick, some 200 families received items during the mass distribution held last Saturday at the Butler Community Food Pantry. By the end of the day, over 11,000 lbs of food and other necessities had found its way to those who need it. 

While 5+ tons may sound like a lot, in the near future it may not be enough. Such a high volume is a clear indicator that more and more people around the area have fallen on hard times and need a helping hand. 

What can you do to help? Simply donate-  a few items or a grocery sack full would help immensely. Canned goods, cereals, paper products, personal hygiene products and plastic bags. Cash donations are a big help, too. While food received from Harvestors is free, there are handling and transportation costs that must be covered.

The Butler Community Food Pantry is located at 709 W. Ohio street (corner of Ohio and Prospect) in Butler. For more information and make donation arrangements, call 660-679-3951.

Hunters check 18,788 turkeys during first week of season

Bates County turkey harvest numbers:

First week- 98 adult gobblers; 4 bearded hens; 38 juvenile gobblers; 140 total.

Youth season- 22 adult gobblers; 1 bearded hen; 13 juvenile gobblers; 36 total.

JEFFERSON CITY–Rain and severe weather complicated hunting during the first week of Missouri’s 21-day spring turkey season, leading to a 10-percent drop in the first-week harvest.

Missouri hunters checked 18,788 turkeys April 18 through 24, a decrease of 2,233

Win in beef trivia contest on FM 92

Rich Hill PD weekly report

Rich Hill Police Department

Activity report April 12, 2011 to April 24, 2011

04-18-11

SPEAK TO OFFICER

AMBULANCE REQUEST

 

04-19-11

 

04-20-11

          

04-21-11

              

04-22-11

                

04-23-11

THEFT OCCURRED EARLIER

ALARM

ALARM

 

04-24-11

Busy week for the Bates County Sheriff's Department

Bates County Sheriff’s Office

Activity report April 12, 2011 to April 24, 2011

04-18-11

FIRE-Rich Hill

PROPERTY DAMAGE-Hume On 04-18-2011, at approximately 0950 hours, Deputies were contacted at the Sheriff's Office reference a property damage that had occurred in Hume.  Report was taken.

HARASSMENT-Rich Hill On 04-18-2011, at approximately 1019 hours, Deputies responded to Rich Hill reference a harassment that had occurred.  Report taken.

LOST OR STOLEN ITEM-Hume On 04/18/2011 Bates County Deputies received a report of a lost wallet from the Rule Hume area.

6 arrested in Bates County drug bust; more sought

Braden

Last Wednesday, the Bates County Sheriff’s Office along with members of the Butler Police Department and CNET Drug Task Force swung into action commencing Operation Weed and Seed.  The Sheriff’s Office concluded multiple drug investigations that spanned over 4 months long.  Operation Weed and Seed roundup was selected to take place on 4/20.  April 20 seems to be significant to marijuana users because the numbers 420 is often referred to when talking about marijuana.  The Roundup portion of the operation began at approximately 4:20pm.  Law Enforcement Officers began to converge on the residence of the suspects wanted for multiple drug charges stemming from the investigations.

Puhr

A total of six subjects were taken into custody and several more are being sought by the Bates County Sheriff’s Office.  

The following were arrested and charged with Distribution of a Control Substance:

Devona C Cox, 54 of Adrian Mo

Carlie F Priset, 29 of rural Adrian Mo

Sean P O’Riley, 28 of rural Adrian Mo 

Tyler J Braden, 21 of rural Adrian Mo 

Charles Puhr, 33 of Butler Mo

Their bonds were all set at $25,000.00 cash only.

Brooke R. Peele of rural Adrian Mo was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

Warrants have been issued for distribution of a controlled substance for the following suspects:

Thomas L Bridges, 23, formerly of Adrian 

Blake Leister, 27, formerly of Amsterdam- multiple charges- bond $45,000 cash

Robert E Jacobs, 55 formerly of Butler

Shirley J Saville, 49 formerly of Butler multiple charges bond $35,000

The Bates County Sheriff’s Office will continue to aggressively pursue people who chose to ruin other people’s lives by selling or manufacturing illegal drugs in our communities.  If you have a tip about illegal drug activity you can report the activity to our tips hotline at 660-679-4020.

Peel

O'Riley

Priset

Cox

Two receive injuries in rollover accident this morning

Stephanie Hobbs, 21, and Sondra Wadel, 48, both sustained moderate injuries around 8:30 this morning in a single vehicle accident near Foster. The two were traveling northbound on  Route V just north of Route U, when the 2008 Chrysler driven by Wadel traveled off the right side of the roadway, down an embankment and overturned, coming to a rest on its top.

Both were transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment; the vehicle received extensive damage.