Update 10:09 a.m - It has been determined that a structure was not involved, smoke was from burning trash.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Structure fire reported just South of Butler
Update 10:09 a.m - It has been determined that a structure was not involved, smoke was from burning trash.
Two Miami FCCLA students headed to Columbia in March
On February 1st, Miami R-1 competed in the FCCLA Regional STAR Events at the University of Central Missouri. The chapter prepares for this event all year by completing community service projects and projects to bring awareness on specific topics to the school and community. This year there were 10 competing students from Miami R-1 and 2 assisting students. The following students were awarded a bronze medal: Sammy Sendejas. These students were awarded silver medals: Caitlin Slattery, Abby Johnson & Sam Harris, Lee’A Hoss, Amber Coe, Kara Goddard & Shelley Kaufman. These students were awarded a gold medal and will be competing in the state STAR Events in Columbia on March 25-27th Makayla Fuqua and Jaclyn Crawford. A big thank you to our assisting students Jozie Quigg and Jocelyn Cook. We are very proud of our FCCLA members and all of the hard work they have put in to these projects. Congratulations and good luck at state Makayla and Jaclyn!
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| Makayla Fuqua |
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| Jaclyn Crawford |
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| 2012 Miami FCCLA |
-our thanks to Erin Straw
5th Annual March Madness just around the corner...
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 Time to Enter 2/29/2012 @ 8p.m.
For More Information Contact Matt Berry at 660-424-9181 or email at matt_s_berry@yahoo.com
Jim Platt earns Chancellor's Certificate
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| Bates County Collector/Treasurer Jim Platt |
The continuing education classes included 100 hours of training in such topics as Strategic Communications, Fraud Detection and Prevention, Financial Management, and National Treasury Policy and Management along with many others. The program can take as many as 8 to 9 years to complete, Platt completed it in 4 years averaging 26 hours per year.
Platt was one of two people in the USA to receive the Finance Master Certification last year. “Collector/Treasurer Platt’s completion of this program is a testament to his commitment to public service,” said Dr. Brady Baybeck, Director and Associate Professor of the Public Policy Administration program at UMSL.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
A Healthier Valentine Treat...
Courtesy of Tammy Roberts MS RD LD
Nutrition and Health Education Specialist
Bates County University of Missouri Extension
Bates County Courthouse
Travel Advisory issued for our area
MoDOT Winter Travel Advisory:
For Tuesday-Wednesday, Feb. 7-8
Weather: A mix of rain and snow is predicted for areas of southwest Missouri starting between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday and moving from the northwest to the southeast. Freezing rain or freezing mist also may develop overnight into Wednesday morning. The wintry mix is expected to reach no further south than the Interstate 44 corridor, including, Joplin, Springfield and Marshfield.
MoDOT Plans: Partial crews will be on duty and ready to treat roads starting at 7 p.m. in Jasper, Barton, Vernon, Bates, St. Clair, Henry, Benton, Hickory, Cedar, Dade, Polk and Dallas counties.
Crews also will be ready to roll by 10:30 a.m. along I-44, including metropolitan Springfield and Joplin.
Crews in northern Newton, northern Barry, northern Stone, southern Lawrence and northern Christian counties will come on duty at 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Other crews further south will be on call in case the front moves further south than predicted.
Winter Driving Tips: Rain and mist could freeze suddenly in various locations during the early morning hours, causing slick pavement. A thin covering of snow also could cause slippery roads.
* Watch for icy patches, especially on bridge floors.
* Leave early for work Wednesday morning to allow plenty of drive time.
* Drive slower than normal.
* For road conditions, check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map at modot.org or call 1-888-276-6636.
Follow MoDOT's Southwest District: www.facebook.com/MoDOT.Southwest & www.twitter.com/MoDOT_Southwest
For Tuesday-Wednesday, Feb. 7-8
Weather: A mix of rain and snow is predicted for areas of southwest Missouri starting between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday and moving from the northwest to the southeast. Freezing rain or freezing mist also may develop overnight into Wednesday morning. The wintry mix is expected to reach no further south than the Interstate 44 corridor, including, Joplin, Springfield and Marshfield.
MoDOT Plans: Partial crews will be on duty and ready to treat roads starting at 7 p.m. in Jasper, Barton, Vernon, Bates, St. Clair, Henry, Benton, Hickory, Cedar, Dade, Polk and Dallas counties.
Crews also will be ready to roll by 10:30 a.m. along I-44, including metropolitan Springfield and Joplin.
Crews in northern Newton, northern Barry, northern Stone, southern Lawrence and northern Christian counties will come on duty at 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Other crews further south will be on call in case the front moves further south than predicted.
Winter Driving Tips: Rain and mist could freeze suddenly in various locations during the early morning hours, causing slick pavement. A thin covering of snow also could cause slippery roads.
* Watch for icy patches, especially on bridge floors.
* Leave early for work Wednesday morning to allow plenty of drive time.
* Drive slower than normal.
* For road conditions, check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map at modot.org or call 1-888-276-6636.
Follow MoDOT's Southwest District: www.facebook.com/MoDOT.Southwest & www.twitter.com/MoDOT_Southwest
Got something for your Valentine yet?
Adrian Community Theater is selling handmade chocolate covered strawberries this Valentine's Day. Strawberries are 4/$6, come packaged in a decorative box and include a personalized message from the sender. We will deliver within Adrian city limits. Orders must be recieved by Thursday, February 9. We will be selling extras after 3 P.M. at the Adrian United Methodist Church. First come, first serve!!
For information call 816-769-2751 and to place your order today.
For information call 816-769-2751 and to place your order today.
-our thanks to Sara Snyder
Free dental day for Butler R-V students March 23rd...
Dear Parents of K-12 Student of Butler R-V District,
Nunemaker and Barth, Dentists, out of Kansas City Missouri are excited to announce that Give Kids a Smile will be held Friday, March 23, 2012 to help meet the dental needs of children in the Butler community. This is a free dental day for children in grades K-12. Registration began on February 1st and there is no qualifying involved, but sign up is on a first come basis. The event will be held in the Professional Building on 400 E. Red Bridge Rd. in Kansas City, Mo.
Dentists and dental professionals will be volunteering their time and materials to provide dental exams, cleanings, xrays, and even restorative treatment if necessity and time allow. There is no fee for services that day. They only ask that you call the office at 816-942-8666 and ask for Stephanie or Melockia to register.
They look forward to helping care for your children. Please feel free to share this information with others.
**Butler School District students will be excused for this event on March 23rd if they bring back a written excuse from these dentists.
Nunemaker and Barth, Dentists, out of Kansas City Missouri are excited to announce that Give Kids a Smile will be held Friday, March 23, 2012 to help meet the dental needs of children in the Butler community. This is a free dental day for children in grades K-12. Registration began on February 1st and there is no qualifying involved, but sign up is on a first come basis. The event will be held in the Professional Building on 400 E. Red Bridge Rd. in Kansas City, Mo.
Dentists and dental professionals will be volunteering their time and materials to provide dental exams, cleanings, xrays, and even restorative treatment if necessity and time allow. There is no fee for services that day. They only ask that you call the office at 816-942-8666 and ask for Stephanie or Melockia to register.
They look forward to helping care for your children. Please feel free to share this information with others.
**Butler School District students will be excused for this event on March 23rd if they bring back a written excuse from these dentists.
-our thanks to Tammy Appleberry
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