From Recorder of Deeds, Lucille Mundey

Marriage license:

Aaron James Smith and Kimberly Sue Eissler

Paul Theodore Kasper III and Ashley Renee Reid

Michael Dewayne Donahue and Benita Diane Porter

Real estate transfers:

Linda R. Vansandt to Terry A. Vansandt:

NE/4 OF 15‑41‑32; W/2 OF SE/4 OF 21‑41‑32, DESCRIBED; W 50 ACRES OF LOT 2 OF SW/4 OF 6‑41‑31; NE/4 OF SE/4, EXCEPT N 12 FT OF 1‑41‑32; 15‑41‑32, DESCRIBED; SW/4 OF 15‑41‑32; S/2 OF NE/4 AND NE/4 OF NE/4 IN 24‑41‑32; NW/4 OF NE/4 OF 24‑41‑32; E/2 OF SE/4 OF 13‑41‑32

Robert Weickert and Marilyn Weickert to Leslie S. Swarens and Melissa L. Swarens:

S/2 OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN NW/4 OF 7‑39‑33, LYING N AND E OF COUNTY RD

Rich Hill Country Christmas this Saturday

It’s time again for the annual Country Christmas in Rich Hill. The event is bigger and better than last year, with several stops again, where you will see the newest and finest in Christmas sharing and gift giving. In addition to all the individual area shops will be open for business that day… they will offer in store specials, door prizes and an abundance of handcrafted items as well.

The event will be held in the old Rich Hill Gymnasium and the Community Center, with craft booths and vendors filling both locations. There will be a drawing at the end of the day for those of you whom purchased a “ Book of Chances”. The Rich Hill country Christmas will kick off at 9 am and last until 4 pm. - the day is sure to get you in the Holiday Spirit!

Nationwide emergency alert system today at 1 p.m.

The Nationwide EAS Test will be performed today at 1 p.m. and will be heard simultaneously on TV and radios stations across the country. The test will last one minute starting at 1 p.m. today.

How to Buy, Thaw and Roast Your Turkey

Thanksgiving is almost here and it is time to think about the bird. This is your quick guide to purchasing, thawing and baking the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table.

Tammy Roberts, Bates County University of Missouri Extension nutrition specialist recommends that you purchase one pound of turkey per person if you want to have enough for leftovers. If you don’t want extra turkey at your house or are purchasing a bone-in turkey breast, plan on ¾ of a pound per person. The rule of thumb for purchasing boneless turkey breast is ½ pound per person.

Have you ever wondered whether you should buy a hen or a Tom turkey? “The terms ‘hen’ and ‘Tom’ simply refer to the size of the turkey. Tom turkeys are the larger ones and the hens are the smaller ones,” says Roberts.

BCL wants to add your web site to our link page...

If you haven't visited our Local links page recently, we suggest you check it out- you'll find all kinds of information about our local churches, schools, civic clubs, businesses and more. In fact, just today we added a link to the Poplar Heights Facebook page, which is a great way to keep up with happenings at this historic farm.

If you find broken/wrong links, or want your web site added simply drop us an email at bateswire@hotmail.com

Watch for scam directed at local bank customers

Information for Citizens Bank customers, an e-mail scam is spreading asking for verification for all Citizens Bank online customers. The scam states that information is needed for a maintenance exercise. Citizens Bank will not contact you by email for any type of information. Please do not respond to this scam and do not offer any account information.

If you receive a suspicious email or phone call, contact your bank directly so they may take appropriate action.

-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet

Line up for the Adrian Christmas parade Nov. 26th

The 2^nd annual Adrian Christmas Parade will be sponsored by the Adrian Chamber of Commerce. The WMAT&MA will host the parade before their annual Hot Chocolate night on Saturday November 26^th.

The parade will begin at 4:30. All organizations are invited to participate. There will be prizes awarded for the best float and other entries.

If your organization is interested in being in the Adrian Christmas Parade or would like more information contact Lori Haskins  297-2194 or Linda Oldfield 297-2100.

Lineup will start at 3:30 pm at the Adrian VFW Building on Main Street prior to the 4:30 parade.

-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet

Butler Police Department weekly report

Nov. 1 - Medical assist in the 600 block of W. Nursery; medical assist in the 700 block of Parkview; keep the peace in the 800 block of W. Pine; prowler reported at Fran Apartments; gas line break in the 200 block of N. Havanna.

Nov. 2 - Animal complaint at the grade school; theft report in the 800 block of W. Grove; medical assist at Sears; civil standby in the 800 block of W. Pine; juvenile call in the 400 block of E. Jefferson; civil standby in the 300 block of N. Main;  walk in report taken at PD; possible shots fired near Vine and Orange; house fire near Baker and Mill; disturbance call in the 500 block of W. Fort Scott.