Grass fire just South of Butler

Butler Fire and neighboring departments are on the scene of a grass fire along South Main street near CR 504. With extremely dry conditions and high winds, the fire is posing an eminent threat to some structures in the area.

Use caution if driving in the area and watch for emergency vehicles.

Investment seminar coming mid November

Butler Police Department weekly report

Oct. 18 - Stolen vehicle report taken; theft report taken at L and L Storage; two car accident at Nursery and Bus. 71; animal complaint in the 300 block of N. Main; walk in assault report taken.

Oct. 19 - Break in at L and L Storage; vehicle fire in the 1000 block of West Fort Scott; well being check in the 700 block of N. Water; keep the peace at the Super 8.

Over $800 collected for injured Drexel football players

A big thank you to the Butler Bears and Sherwood Marksmen fans as $859 was collected last Friday night at the football game. This will go to the families of Trevor Cooley and Chris Moles, the two Drexel football players that were injured in a car accident on October 15th.

Rick Plunkett created the decals which were placed on the helmets of the Bears - #2 for Trevor Cooley and #69 for Chris Moles. Donation buckets will also be at the Adrian/Butler game this Thursday night and all the proceeds will be going to the families as well.

-our thanks to FM 92.1 the Bullet

Mike Grimes Memorial Scholarship open to applicants now

The Bates County Cattlemen Association is encouraging local college sophomores, juniors and seniors who have completed their freshmen college year to apply for the 2011 Mike Grimes Memorial Scholarship.  The scholarship is in the amount of $500 and will be awarded at the annual meeting.

All applicants must be a descendent of a Bates County Cattlemen member or resident of Bates County.

For applications please contact Charlotte Grimes at 660-200-5197. Deadline to submit application is Nov. 11, 2011.

Relay for Life kickoff party just a few weeks away

Relay for Life 2012 has been set for June 9th next year and will be held on the Butler Square. The theme will be, “ Relay Around the World”. The 2012 Relay for Life Kickoff party will be held Sunday. November 13th at the Adrian Optimist Building.

The Quarter Mania Auction will allow you to place a bid on donated items for a price of 25 cents per bid. Winners will be announced following the lunch and you must be present to win.

The Relay for Life 2012 kickoff party will feature lasagna, green beans, salad, drink and a cookie for a free will donation. Serving will be from 11:30 until 1 p.m.

All proceeds will go toward the 2012 Bates county Relay for Life Event to be held on June 9th.
If you or your organization or business would like to have a team contact Sharon Cumpton or Amy McVey. 

-our thanks to FM 92.1 the Bullet

Bates County Cattlemen's Dinner Nov. 19th

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Rich Hill resident to be honored Wednesday...

Rick Jageles of Rich Hill will officially be the 'man of the hour' this Wednesday Oct. 26th as he will be honored as the Most Outstanding Older Worker in the West Central Region. Jageles, 61, is being honored by Experience Works for his never ending energy and dedication as a youth specialist in Rich Hill.

Experience Works is a national, charitable, community-based organization that helps those over age 55 get the training they need to find good jobs in their communities. For more than 40 years they have been devoted to helping people break out of poverty and reclaim their lives and dignity through work.

The public is invited to attend the celebration starting at 2 p.m. along with a representative from Congresswoman Vicki Hartzler's office, Senator David Pearce and Rep. Barney Fisher who will be in attendance. The Mayor of Rich Hill will have the honors in presenting Mr. Jageles with the distinction of being the Most Outstanding Older Worker in the West Central Region.

More information on the program can be found here www.experienceworks.org.

-our thanks to Bill Thole