Scammer alert...

We've received several reports that scammers may be in the area, so be alert. First, a man in a newer white pickup has been canvassing rural residences offering to pave the driveway with asphalt. However, when questioned about the particulars of his business, he leaves. It was also noted that he primarily has spoken to women but left when it was mentioned there was a man in the household.

Likewise, be watchful of scammers hoping to cash in on the Joplin disaster. It is highly recommended that if you donate, do it through a local group such as a firefighter boot block, a church, etc. Be especially weary of donating to anyone who doesn't appear to have the proper credentials or can't answer all your questions.

As always, if you are suspicious of a person asking for money and the situation 'doesn't feel right' call the Bates County Sheriff's office at 660-679-3232.

Your weekend planner

Friday:

The Butler Public Library book sale runs until 5 p.m. this evening

Relay for Life bowling tournament tonight at Adrian Lanes

Saturday:

Brenda Bradley benefit (all day) in Hume. Auction, games and more.

Butler Chamber of Commerce Car Show on the Square starts at 11 a.m.

Great Swan Race in LaCygne Ks. For info call 913-757-2633

Adrian city wide garage sale

More info on most of these items can be found by clicking the Community Calendar link at the top of our home page.

$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.

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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RICH HILL SCHEDULE

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 4^th 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

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.