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Up to $5,000 in grant funding is available through Department of Ag's Local Foods Matching Grant Program.

Funding Now Available for Underserved Urban and Rural Areas to Grow More Fresh Foods
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced today that funding is available for urban and rural organizations to help underserved populations increase access to fresh foods. Through the development of production infrastructures, direct distribution venues, education programs, workforce development and expanding the understanding of the importance of agriculture and where food comes from, more Missourians will be able to enjoy locally-grown fresh foods in their cities and neighborhoods. Up to $5,000 in grant funding is available to each qualifying organization through the Department's Local Foods Matching Grant Program.

Recent bear sighting warrants concerns for deer hunters

Deer hunters need to be bear aware

Cover scents used by deer hunters and other intriguing smells can overcome bears’ natural shyness and bring them too close for comfort.

Daron Wilkins wasn’t looking for a close encounter with a black bear when he climbed into a tree stand on Nov. 2, 2010, but he got one. Good luck allowed him and the bear to escape unharmed, but the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) says hunters don’t have to rely on fate to determine the outcome of bear encounters.

Wilkins was hunting on private land, sitting in a 20-foot ladder stand near the edge of a field. The oak flats surrounding the field had patches of dense underbrush and blackberry thickets. He first spied the bear around 5 p.m.

FFA parents and friends meeting postponed until Thursday...

Due to the football game tomorrow night the FFA Parents and Friends meeting that was to be at the FFA building at 6:00PM will be rescheduled for Thursday Nov 3 at the FFA building. Sorry for any inconvenience please come and support your local FFA Chapter.

Scammers are at it again...

There's a new credit card scam and it's hitting pretty close to home- most recently reported just over the Kansas line. It's a clever scheme, so read carefully. Bear in mind, the caller already has your credit card number, what they want is the three digit code off the back of the card:

Person calling says - 'This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My Badge number is 12460, Your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card which was issued by (name of bank). Did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for $497.99 from a marketing company based in Arizona ?' When you say 'No', the caller continues with, 'Then we will be issuing a credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from $297 to $497, just under the $500 purchase pattern that flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address), is that
correct?' You say 'yes'.

Cooler with rain ahead...

Tuesday
Sunny...breezy. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 50. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Butler square packed with creative costumes this evening

The Butler square was alive with all things spooky, nice and everything in between this evening for the Halloween costume contest and Boo! parade. Here's the winners of the Butler Chamber of Commerce Halloween Costume Contest:

0-2 Years
1st - Cade Brooks (Carnival Strongman)
2nd - Laryn Sprinkle ( Bumble Bee)
3rd - Bryce Webb (Monkey)

Wall to wall frightening sights...

Lot's 'O folks gathered on Main street in Adrian this evening for the annual Chamber of Commerce Sight and Safety night. A big thank you goes to the Chamber of Commerce, chamber members, the Adrian Fire Department, Adrian Police Department and all others who make the event great every year.

Contest winners will be announced later.

About the Bears playoff game Wednesday evening...

Butler Bears (District 13 Champion) vs. Carrollton Trojans (District 14 Runner – up) will be this Wednesday, November 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Deaton-Thomas Field. Admission will be $5.00 per person, under 6 free (per MSHSAA – NO PASSES). Member of the working press need to present a Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Card or verification from their sports editor or manager.

Due to copyright reasons, Bates County Live will not be streaming or podcasting the game. We will, however provide updates throughout the evening.

Locally, the game will be broadcast on 92.1 FM the Bullet starting at 7 p.m.