Friday, June 3, 2011
$2 bag day at the Butler Public Library book sale...
Just two bucks for a bag with as many books as you can stuff in it. The book sale goes until 5 p.m. today at the Butler Public Library, 100 East Atkison street.
23rd year for D&D fireworks display near Amoret...
What started out on a very small scale has now grown to an event that draws thousands of people every year. The Dunlap & Delozier (D&D for short) fireworks display for this year is set for Saturday night June 25th and as usual, free to the public.
Come early and enjoy live music starting at 6 p.m. plus there will be plenty of food provided by the Memories of Mom Relay for Life team members.
The celebration is located near 'Dunlap corner' 11 miles west of Butler on 52 highway- watch for signs.
Remember the event is free to the public, so show your appreciation by bringing trash bags and pick up after yourself.
Bates County Career Women offering "Women in Transition" scholarship
The Bates County Career Women are now accepting applications for the "Women in Transition" scholarship for the 2011 fall semester and must be submitted by July 1st.
For info or to get an application form, call Carol Ann Winburn at 660-679-5695 or Cheryl Hebbethwaite at 660-200-7000.
For info or to get an application form, call Carol Ann Winburn at 660-679-5695 or Cheryl Hebbethwaite at 660-200-7000.
Drexel and Rich Hill 4th of July Celebrations all set...
DREXEL 4th of July
Breakfast at Community Building
9:00 & 9:15
First and Second PeeWee Motorcycle Races
11:00
Parade Begins on Main Street
12:00
1st Annual Horseshoe Tournament Begins in the Park
11:00-1:00
Lunch at Community Building
**Proceeds benefit DREXEL LIONS CLUB**
Enjoy music by Doc Marsh and Friends
11:30
First Motorcycle Race Begins
1:30
Second Motorcycle Race Begins
2:00
Hot Dog Eating Contest
2:15
Watermelon Eating Contest
4:15
Trophy Handout for motorcycle races
4:00
"Full House" Band plays in Community Building
4:30
Dr. Damon Dennis and Friends, outdoor stage
5:00
Dinner in Community Building
**Proceeds benefit DREXEL LIONS CLUB**
6:30
Inside Community Building:
NICHOLAS PIERCE, MAGICIAN
7:00
Live Magic Show by
"JukeBox Heroes" performance begins outside
and performs until...
Fireworks in the Park!
All-Day Petting Zoo, Pony Rides!
NEW!! Register for the first annual
Backyard Horseshoe Tournament Smackdown!
Tournament Begins at 12:00 in the park
$25.00 Entry Fee ~ Cash Prizes ~ All Are Welcome!
Register by calling Stacy @ The Drexel Star 657-2222
Drexel Lions Club 52nd Annual Day in the Park ~ 4th Annual Motorcycle Race
7:00-10:00am
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July 1
6-10 pm Pride Amusements Carnival
6-9 pm Rich Hill FFA Petting Zoo
6 pm Children’s Promenade
7 pm Baby Contest Registration
7:30 pm Baby Contest
8:30 pm Talent Show
July 2
9 am Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament (east park)
9 am Horseshoe Pitching Contest (east park)
6-10 pm Pride Amusements Carnival
6 pm Pie Contest
6:30 pm Pie Auction
7:30 pm Little Miss Firecracker and Miss 4th of July Contest
8:30 pm Band
July 3
11 am All Church Service
6pm Local Gospel Sing
7pm Church Basket Auction
8 pm Christian Rock Band
July 4
12 pm Car Show (grass lot across from Methodist Church)
12:30-2:30 Parade Registration (old high school)
3 pm Parade Honorary Grand Marshal Rich Hill American Legion
4:30 Salute to the Veterans
5 pm Parade awards
5:30 Sweetwater Band
6:30 pm Raffle winners/auction during intermission
8 pm Blackhawk Band Free Concert
9:30-10 Blackhawk autograph session
10 pm Fireworks
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Boil order lifted for Bates #6 patrons
The boil order issued earlier this week for Bates County Water District #6 has been lifted. A water main break earlier this week prompted a water quality test which came back good this morning.
Butler man hurt in Cass County this afternoon
William E. Urton, 25, of Butler received serious in injuries this afternoon in an accident on route Y just north of 239th street in Cass county. According the the report, around 12:45 this afternoon Urton was traveling northbound in a 1996 Freightliner when he failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway and overturned the rig.
He was taken to Belton Research Hospital for treatment; the truck was totaled.
He was taken to Belton Research Hospital for treatment; the truck was totaled.
From the desk of Senator David Pearce
Missouri native Mark Twain is often quoted as saying, “If you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes.” Although he said this about New England, it is no less true here today. We have been inundated recently with all forms of weather. Flooding, tornadoes, cold snaps, and even more recently, above average temperatures. On top of all this, this week is the beginning of hurricane season. While hurricanes rarely affect us directly, weather patterns can add to already unstable possibilities. There may not be anything we can do directly to affect the weather, but one thing we do have at our disposal is preparedness. By staying alert, we can handle situations that might arise.
In light of recent events in both Joplin and Sedalia, it seems appropriate to think about tornado safety. Simple precautions can make your home safer, like adding a safe room, or a reinforced room, for those with no basement or cellar. Plans and information can be found online to supplement your home, an interior room or closet, for a minimal budget. One such site is www.fema.gov, under the “Plan & Prepare” tab. Ideas such as this might make the difference in an emergency. If an option such as the safe room or cellar is not available, then an interior room with no windows or an interior bathroom would be the best choice. Cover yourself with padding, such as a mattress, for even more protection.
Thunderstorms can also be destructive to people and property. High winds, hail, and flash flooding are all potential dangers. One of the first things to remember is to stop using as much electrical equipment as possible. Stay out of water, like pools and even bathtubs and showers. If outdoors, try to find shelter. Lightning strikes can and do occur, and even though there are only an average of two deaths a year in Missouri, across the nation, an estimated 100-120 deaths occur per year. Lightning can be deceptive in that it can strike up to 10 miles from the actual storm event. The best way to avoid being struck by lightning is to avoid exposure to it. Bring children in from open fields, sports practices, and other outdoor activities. By sheltering inside an enclosed building, avoiding tall trees or metal, you greatly reduce any chance of being struck by lightning. In addition, flash flooding can occur at a moment’s notice and become dangerous just as quickly, so a good rule is to avoid any sort of water over a roadway, because it can become a swell and wash away your vehicle before you even have time to react. The small creeks and tributaries that we travel over everyday can become torrential washouts in the blink of an eye.
The first thing we think of when we refer to summer is heat. Excessive heat and heat-related illness is the leading weather-related threat, according to the National Weather Service. With temperatures on the rise in the recent weeks, it pays to be conscientious of heat-related issues. Even though small children, elderly, and chronically ill people seem to be most affected, no one is immune. The first step to avoid any heat-related issue is to make sure to drink plenty of fluids during hot weather. Of course, the most basic precaution is to stay in an air-conditioned environment, if at all possible. Also, avoid car interiors. Just as children and pets shouldn’t be left in a car unattended, no one should risk staying in an enclosed area for long periods of time. The interior of a vehicle can quickly become 20 to 30 degrees hotter than the outside temperature, effectively becoming an oven in a short time.
Most of these tips may seem general and common sense, but sometimes we go about our lives as if the environment works with us instead of against us. By taking a few basic precautions, we ensure the safety of our families and ourselves, and we are able to enhance our enjoyment of this state that is so known for its opportunities for outdoorsmanship. If you have any questions regarding the weather before you head out into it, you can always reference www.weather.gov for statewide, as well as national, information. Let’s all enjoy the summer in safety so we can welcome the other seasons Missouri has to offer.
As always, please feel free to contact me or my staff with any questions or concerns at any time. We look forward to hearing your comments and suggestions and trying to answer any questions you may have. You can reach us by phone at 866-277-0882 (toll-free) or 573-751-2272, or by fax at 573-526-7381.
Senator David Pearce serves Bates, Cass, Johnson and Vernon counties in the 31st State Senatorial District.
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