From the desk of Senator David Pearce

2011 Legislative Report

Now that we have finished up the special session, many of my colleagues and I are taking the opportunity to visit with our constituents regarding the successes and trials of both the first regular session and the first special session of the 96th General Assembly.

Soon in your local newspapers, you will receive an insert from my office. This 2011 Legislative Report is our way of getting information into your hands without the added expense of mailing them to your homes.

Optimist gun show coming in December

The Jim LaRose Memorial Gun Show is looking for serious gun dealers, ammo dealers, knife dealers, military surplus, and gun accessory enthusiasts to join the Adrian Optimist Club, as they celebrate their friend, Jim LaRose, whose passion for weapons, guns and knives have inspired all of us to rise to the occasion and protect the second amendment right to own and bear arms.

Join the Adrian Optimist as they celebrate his life and help us to remember that freedom doesn’t come without a cost. The Annual Adrian Optimist Club, Gun Show will be held December 9th,10th, and 11th at the Adrian Optimist Community Building in Adrian.

Approximately 100 tables will be available. For information contact James Binkley 816-213-7247.

Admission will be $5.00 per day, children under 10 years old will be admitted free.

Jim LaRose Memorial Gun Show hours:
Friday 5 pm to 9 pm
Saturday 8 am to 6 pm
Sunday show hours 9 am to 3 pm

-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet

Extra mass distribution this Saturday...

There will be an extra mass distribution at the Butler Community Food Pantry this Saturday from 12:30 to 3 p.m.

The pantry is located at Prospect and Ohio streets in Butler. Visit their new web site here www.batescountypantry.org

Adrian recycling center open 7 days a week

The Adrian community recycling center is located on the North side of Adrian City Hall and is open sun-up to sun-down seven days a week. The center takes cardboard, magazines and newspapers, plastics (#1 and #2—look for the triangle on the bottom of most plastic containers markedwith either a 1 or 2), aluminum and glass. To remain open the facility must accumulate at least 4,000 pounds of recycling items.

Highlights from Butler R-V school board meeting

Old Business: The board approved the placement of a turnstile so that the public could access the track. It was also discussed that there would be a “ribbon cutting” ceremony upon the completion of the project, marking the time when the community could use the facility. Lighting for night use was discussed, but this was determined to be a project for later consideration.

New Business:
a. Program Evaluations. The board heard from Sheila Smalley about the Professional Development Committee which encourages professional growth for our staff.

Reindeer games set for late December...

Reindeer Games Basketball Tournament December 27-31, 2011 

To be held in Butler, Mo.

For Boys & Girls Grades 3-8

3 Game Guarantee - $125 entry fee per team 

Certified Officials - Prizes 

First 50 Teams to Enter Running Clock (Stop Clock last 2 Minutes) 

Accommodating Format & Schedule (Games to start @ 5:00 p.m. or later) 

Lodging Info Available - Coaches Packet -  Deadline to Enter 12/21/2010

For more information contact Shannon Gepford at 816-522-8930 or email at gepford5@hotmail.com

Family Care clinics will be closed Nov. 24th and 25th

Your weekend planner...

Friday
Adrian Community Library Chili & Soup fundraiser at the Adrian Optimist building 5-7 p.m.
Veteran's Day remembrance ceremony-Charles Garrison Veteran's Memorial in Adrian 7:30 a.m.
Veteran's Day assemby- all veteran's welcome at AHS gym 8:30 a.m.
Deadline to sign up for Little Miss Snowflake and Little Jack Frost contest at EBT or the Butler Chamber office
Double Branch Church revival 7 p.m.


Saturday
Ballard 4-H hunter's breakfast at the school cafeteria 7 - 10:30 a.m.
Grief Share Surviving the Holidays- Full Gospel Church in Butler 9 a.m.
Virginia UMC turkey dinner 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Happy Hill Church concert and dinner- dinner 5:30, concert 7 p.m.
Donkey Basketball at the Butler High School 7 p.m.
Hudson school hunter's breakfast in the gym 8 a.m. to noon
Bates County Recovery Court breakfast at the Butler Senior Center 5 to 9 a.m.
Rich Hill Country Christmas- all day at the old HS gym and the community center

Sunday
Bates County Elks Lodge Veteran's Dinner 12:30 p.m. - free to all veterans
Relay for Life Kickoff party- Adrian Optimist building 11:30 to 1 p.m.

More details are available on our Community Calendar page. If we've missed something, drop us an email at bateswire@hotmail.com