Adrian students get sobering lesson about drinking and driving

 Drinking while driving certainly can have deadly consequences and Adrian R-3 students got an 'up front and personal look' at exactly what takes place when tragedy strikes.

With the help of the Highway Patrol, the Adrian police, Bates County EMS, LifeFlight and neighboring fire departments, the Adrian Fire Department hosted a demonstration this morning to show every aspect of working a deadly car crash.

The 'victims' (portrayed by actors) didn't fare so well. One fatality was taken away by the Bates County Coroner; one taken by medical helicopter with life threatening injuries; one by ambulance and the driver was handcuffed and arrested for DUI.

By studying the faces of onlookers, this scene certainly had impact and hopefully will serve as an ongoing reminder to be aware of the consequences of driving while under the influence.

Thanks not only goes to those mentioned above but also to the Bates County Sheriff's Department, the Adrian Schools, Adrian Fire Chief Gary Dizney, Adrian Tow and all others involved this morning.

Actresses in today's mock car crash-

Ali Rissa Feris, Kortney Eidson and Brooke Allison Hill and
Kaley Keating

Adrian Police Department weekly report

Oct. 24th - Warning for no registration at Eighth and Edith; citation for speed at First and Bus. 71; reported theft on Virginia; shoplifting at Thriftway.

Oct. 25th - Assisted Adrian Fire Department on a grass fire on Cemetery Road.

Police/fire Activity in Adrian this morning...

If you're in the Adrian area and have seen a medical helicopter along with fire personnel, police and some wrecked cars, fear not. It's a demonstration aimed to show school children the dangers of careless driving along with some other invaluable safety information.

Bates County Live will provide more about this demonstration later today.

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.