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Friday, May 27, 2011
Relay for Life coming June 10th - "Betting on a Cure"
We are quickly approaching the annual Relay For Life festivities that will be held at the Bates County Fairgrounds on June 10th. The event will kick off at 6 p.m. with the opening ceremony, followed by the survivor walk. The evening will be a great family outing with food, games and entertainment.
Luminaries are on sale for $5 each and may be purchased up to and throughout the evening of the 10th. This year's goal is to raise $50,750.00 (surpassing last year's number). All money goes to the American Cancer Society to help fine a cure.
This year, Mary Holcomb, 85, has been recognized as the oldest cancer survivor in the Butler area. "Granny", as she's known, will be recognized during the event.
Be on the lookout...
There is person posing as an Atmos Utility worker is in our area. A male traveling in a black truck will ring your door bell, at the same time your phone will ring. When you go to answer the phone they will step into your home to steal your purse or wallet.
Contact the Butler Police Department immediately if you come in contact with this person at 660-679-6131. One incident reported on Wednesday May 25th.
-courtesy FM 92 The Bullet
Memorial Day service at Oak Hill Cemetery on Monday
The James P. Arnold Post 46 of the American Legion will again host the Memorial Day service at Oak Hill Cemetery on Monday, May 30th at 11:00 am at the Veterans Memorial. Guest speaker will be John Bolderson of the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Butler, MO. The public is welcome and your attendance will be appreciated. The Auxiliary will be distributing the veteran made Poppies.
Submitted by Emil Schwander, Commander of James P. Arnold Post 46. Contact info 660-679-3585, RR 4 Box 640, Butler
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Weekend forecast- rain and shine...
Friday
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers... thunderstorms in the morning...then mostly cloudy with chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tips to help you help Joplin victims...
To help better manage the outpouring of support for Joplin, Missouri tornado survivors, disaster recovery experts have established some simple ways to help, whether volunteering or donating resources.
The Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for those who are impacted or just wanting to help the are given the following advice:
Volunteer or Donate
The easiest way to help is to call 2-1-1 in most areas in Missouri to volunteer time or make a donation. Cash is the best because it offers voluntary agencies the most flexibility in obtaining the most-needed resources. Confirm what is needed BEFORE taking action!
Donate in-kind goods that are specifically requested or needed by recognized organizations. Unsolicited donated goods such as used clothing, miscellaneous household items, and mixed or perishable foodstuffs require helping agencies to redirect valuable resources away from providing services to sort, package, transport, warehouse, and distribute items that may not meet the needs of disaster survivors.
Confirm the needs by contacting the voluntary organization of your choice before starting to collect.
If you have a quantity of a given item or class of item to donate, and you need help in determining which organizations to give to, you can make your offer through http://www.aidmatrixnetwork.org/fema after this, just click on Missouri.
Sheltering
Missourians who need disaster information, shelter information or referrals are also urged to call 2-1-1, or 800-427-4626.
Locate a loved one
Residents affected by the tornado wanting to notify friends and family that they are safe, should go online to https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms//<https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/.
It’s easy and free and only basic information is needed. If you are not able to go online, call 417-659-5464 to register or find someone who has registered.
The Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for those who are impacted or just wanting to help the are given the following advice:
Volunteer or Donate
The easiest way to help is to call 2-1-1 in most areas in Missouri to volunteer time or make a donation. Cash is the best because it offers voluntary agencies the most flexibility in obtaining the most-needed resources. Confirm what is needed BEFORE taking action!
Donate in-kind goods that are specifically requested or needed by recognized organizations. Unsolicited donated goods such as used clothing, miscellaneous household items, and mixed or perishable foodstuffs require helping agencies to redirect valuable resources away from providing services to sort, package, transport, warehouse, and distribute items that may not meet the needs of disaster survivors.
Confirm the needs by contacting the voluntary organization of your choice before starting to collect.
If you have a quantity of a given item or class of item to donate, and you need help in determining which organizations to give to, you can make your offer through http://www.aidmatrixnetwork.org/fema after this, just click on Missouri.
Sheltering
Missourians who need disaster information, shelter information or referrals are also urged to call 2-1-1, or 800-427-4626.
Locate a loved one
Residents affected by the tornado wanting to notify friends and family that they are safe, should go online to https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms//<https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/.
It’s easy and free and only basic information is needed. If you are not able to go online, call 417-659-5464 to register or find someone who has registered.
Small Idea for Joplin Becomes A Giant
courtesy FM 92 The Bullet
On Monday morning, following the disaster in Joplin, Missouri, Cindy Nieder, a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Butler, Missouri, got the idea of the church finding a way to help. With the ok of Pastor Christian Cleghorn, she contacted the local radio stations, KMAM-AM and KMOE-FM, and the ball started rolling. By mid-afternoon, the church's Community Life Center building 6,000 square foot main floor was filling up with all kinds of goods. And it expanded, as a mattress company in St. Louis heard about it, and sent a semi-loan of new mattresses. A place in O'Fallon, Illinois heard, and sent a 17-foot-U-Haul trailor of goods.
On Monday morning, following the disaster in Joplin, Missouri, Cindy Nieder, a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Butler, Missouri, got the idea of the church finding a way to help. With the ok of Pastor Christian Cleghorn, she contacted the local radio stations, KMAM-AM and KMOE-FM, and the ball started rolling. By mid-afternoon, the church's Community Life Center building 6,000 square foot main floor was filling up with all kinds of goods. And it expanded, as a mattress company in St. Louis heard about it, and sent a semi-loan of new mattresses. A place in O'Fallon, Illinois heard, and sent a 17-foot-U-Haul trailor of goods.
Meanwhile, it was growing right here at home, as Medicalodge Rest Home gave 300 gallons of water, and more continued from all over the area. What had supposed to be a pick-up truck of items grew into an 18-wheeler full, and the giving wasn't over. Pastor Cleghorn said goods would be loaded this Thursday, and would be taken to Joplin this Friday. The items will be taken to a "Convoy of Hope," an Assembly of God Disaster Relief organization, one of which is located in several cities around the world. The headquarters is in Springfield, but is worldwide. "Convoy of Hope" in Joplin is an authorized drop zone, and can handle all goods. All the Butler church is waiting for is permission from FEMA, to take the goods to Joplin.
(Note: Pastor Cleghorn's cell phone is 424-9224...the Church is located at 901 South Main in Butler, Missouri 64730)
From the desk of Senator David Pearce
This week’s devastation in Joplin brings home certain facts. The first is that major disasters can strike at a moment’s notice, or less than 24 minutes notice, as the Joplin case may be. The second is that, when destruction such as we have seen in our very own backyard these past few days occurs, our neighbors and friends will be there to help us pick up the pieces and give aid.
Missouri has been inundated with natural disasters this spring. The tornado that hit the St. Louis area and the airport a month ago, the flooding in the bootheel and now the tornado in Joplin have served to prove that Missourians can manage to thrive under the most adverse conditions. The state has come together, from local organizations to the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency to provide any help necessary. Our state is extremely proactive in terms of emergency preparedness. As well as the actual weather related issues we have dealt with recently, earthquake preparedness simulations were held in central Missouri last week.
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