Dates set for Butler Youth Wrestling Sign-Ups

Mark your calendar for the Butler Youth Wrestling sign-ups:

Tuesday, Nov 8 6-7:30 pm at the Fieldhouse building
Wednesday, Nov 9 6-7:30 pm at the Fieldhouse building

Butler Youth Wresting is for those ages 5 through 14. If you have questions, contact Jeff Taylor at 660-227-9640

Important update regarding emergency test on TV and radio stations...

We have just been informed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that the Nationwide EAS Test scheduled for November 9 at 2 p.m. EST (1 p.m. locally) has been shortened. The audio of the test will now last 60 seconds instead of the originally planned two and a half minutes. 

Again, we encourage everyone not to panic as the Nov. 9th test is performed- it will be on every television and radio station across the country. Bates County Live will run another reminder on the morning of Nov. 9th as well.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Volunteers needed to complete Joplin construction before Thanksgiving

JOPLIN, Mo. – Nov. 2, 2011 – The Ten for Joplin project is in need of volunteers to complete the construction of 10 homes for tornado-impacted families before Thanksgiving.

The project is a partnership between Tulsa and Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity teams, the City of Joplin, surrounding businesses and organizations, and thousands of volunteers to rebuild Joplin.

With walls raised last Saturday, roofs complete and siding scheduled to be installed today, this fast-paced project that relies on volunteers still needs help to see it through to fruition.

Boil order for PWSD 5 expected to be lifted later today

Repairs are being completed and the boil order for PWSD 5 customers is expected to be lifted this afternoon.  We will advise after we get the official word from the district today.

Your weekend planner...

Friday
Butler Library Fall Book Sale- 100 W. Atkison - 9:30 a.m.  to 7 p.m. - all kinds of books $1
Adrian Play Group- First Baptist Church 9 to 11 a.m.
Adrian UMC Turkey Dinner - 4:30 to 6 p.m.
"Guys and Dolls" performed at the Butler High School auditorium at 7 p.m.

Saturday 
Butler Library Fall Book Sale- 100 W. Atkison - 9:30 to 3:30 p.m. -after noon all you can get in a bag, $1
Girl Scout Troop 4432 Cookie Tasting benefit for food pantry- Walmart in Butler 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lord's Acre Sale and BBQ- Hume United Methodist Church 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Byrd's Pecan Festival- Virginia Mo. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rockville Fire Dept. Hog Roast and Turkey Dinner -  11:30 to 1 p.m.
Merwin Christian Church Turkey Dinner- Drexel Community Building 4:30 to 7 p.m.
St. Mary's School PTO Chili and Soup Supper- Montrose Mo. 5 to 9 p.m.
Free movie at Amsterdam Theatre- "Cars 2" starts at 6:30 p.m.
Goulds Gospel Group performing at the Assembly of God Church in Butler starting at 7 p.m.
"Guys and Dolls" performed at the Butler High School auditorium at 7 p.m.
NOTE-Set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night

Sunday
Butler Masonic Lodge annual Turkey Dinner & Fundraiser- 11 a.m to 1 p.m.

More details on these events can be found on our Community Calendar. If we've missed something, send us an email at bateswire@hotmail.com.

Details on house fire last night

Last night at approximately 9:20 p.m., the Butler Fire Department responded to 610 N. Baker, Butler, for a report of a structure fire.On arrival, fire was found venting through the roof at the west side of a single story, wood frame residential structure.

An interior attack was initiated and the fire was extinguished with heavy fire damage to the area of origin and moderate to heavy smoke and heat damage throughout the remainder of the structure.

Adrian Fire Department responded under automatic mutual aid. Bates County EMS responded a unit for standby.

The fire was declared under control at 10:01 p.m., with the last unit leaving the scene at 11:35 p.m. No injuries were reported.

House fire on Mill street in Butler

9:27 p.m. - Butler and Adrian fire departments in route to a house fire at Mill and Baker streets in Butler. Initial reports are that the structure is fully involved.

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

Final scores this evening

 Bears 30,  Trojans 0

Higginsville 47, Adrian 0

The Bears will now face Higginsville Monday night at home.