Notes from the Butler R-5 regular board meeting

Old Business

Superintendent Alan Stauffacher reported that the irrigation system is in place and the field has been seeded. We have an issue with some low spots in the asphalt; the company that installed it will be here Friday to find a remedy. Until there is a solution, the rubberized surface will not be applied, and if there is anything applied that is oil based there will be additional curing time that may push the application of the track surface until the spring. The straw that was placed down will need to be tacked down to keep it from blowing on the track surface if that is to be accomplished this fall. Another issue is that during the curing time we will need to make sure that no one walks on the track. Law enforcement has been contacted to see if they could supply off duty employees to watch over the track during the curing process.

Safely get rid of unwanted prescription drugs

On October 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Bates County People for People Coalition, Butler Police Department, Bates County Sheriff’s Department, Bates County Health Center and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the Bates County Health Center at 501 N. Orange St., Butler, MO. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last April, Americans turned in 376,593 pounds—188 tons—of prescription drugs at nearly 5,400 sites operated by the DEA and more than 3,000 state and local law enforcement partners.

Butler man hits jackpot...

William Woodfin of Butler with his $20,000 prize

William Woodfin of Butler thought his heart stopped when he uncovered a $20,000 prize on a Missouri Lottery Scratchers ticket. He let out a yell that brought his wife running.

“When I hollered, she came in there,” recalled Woodfin. “She knew something was up.”

He was scratching a “Missouri Lottery’s Silver Anniversary” ticket.

“I thought at first it was a $20 (winner). I just kept scratching and it had more zeroes coming out there,” he said. “My heart kind of stopped for a minute. I had to re-pump it.”

Luckily, Woodfin didn’t require resuscitation. But his wife nearly did.

“She came in there kind of flabbergasted. She couldn’t believe it for a few minutes,” he said.

Special guest at Butler Rotary luncheon

Mayor Don Malan and Mary O'Halloran 

Mary O'Halloran Co-Founder of the National Women’s Political Caucus and star of KCPT's Ruckus was in Butler yesterday for the Rotary Club luncheon. Her message during the talk was 'to be involved and have a voice'. Note the scarf- a gift from Senator Harold Caskey, purchased from What to Wear in Butler. Chances are the scarf will be visible during O'Halloran's appearance on KCPT's Ruckus, airing tonight at 7:30 and again Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

Familiar face to be guest speaker in Merwin this weekend

Robin Sigars

The Merwin Christian Church is having their Fall Festival weekend and the featured speaker will be Robin Sigars, long time friend of the church.

Sigars is the Senior Minister at Carterville Christian Church in Carterville, Mo. and will be speaking Saturday night at 7 p.m. and on hand all day Sunday for the festival.

Sunday's activities include kids games, a BBQ dinner, music and more with the evening worship at 6:30 p.m.

WMATMA Fall swap meet this weekend...

Western Missouri Antique Tractor & Machinery Association 

FIFTH ANNUAL FALL 

SWAP MEET

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

OCTOBER 14 & 15, 2011

FRONTIER VILLAGE, ADRIAN MO 

Drexel 'Fields of Faith' program tonight at 6 p.m.

Drexel is geared up and ready for its second annual Fields of Faith. Area churches are providing food from 6 - 7 pm with worship beginning at 7 pm. Music is provided by Chris and Denise Mills, who are truly gifted with the ability to share their faith through music. Dusty LaBeth, a PBR bull rider will be the guest speaker. Several students will be sharing testimonies and favorite scripture passages. All are invited to worship with us.

For more info, click here

BCMH Book Fair fundraiser next week