Big warmup over the weekend...

Today
Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 86. Breezy. Winds from the West at 15 to 20 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.

Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 86 with a heat index of 93. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy. High of 88. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.

Sunday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 95 with a heat index of 104. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.

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Apply for Trail of Memories scholarship now

The Trail of Memories Healthcare Scholarship will be offered once again to a Bates County individual pursuing a profession in a healthcare field. Applicants must reside in Bates County, be currently attending or accepted in a chosen healthcare program, and have a grade point average of 3.0.

The Trail of Memories, in conjunction with the Bates County Community Health Foundation, is a nonprofit organization founded in memory of Debra Bledsoe to help local citizens honor their lost loved ones in a profound way. The walking trail, located near the aquatic center in the Butler City Park and the new expansion located on the grounds of the Bates County Memorial Hospital, is lined with trees and benches designated in memory of relatives and friends that have gone before us.

Applications are available at the Bank of America, 609 West Fort Scott St. Butler, Mo and the administration office of the Bates County Memorial Hospital, 615 West Nursery St, Butler, Mo. Applications must be received by June 1, 2012.

Your weekend planner

Today
Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 86. Breezy. Winds from the West at 15 to 20 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.

Butler High School Scholars Reception 7 p.m.

Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 86 with a heat index of 93. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.

BCMH Lunch 'n Learn Pain Evaluation 11:30 a.m.

Adrian "Sale-abrating' scholarship fundraiser garage sale- Adrian HS old gym

Adrian Optimist gun and knife show 5 to 9 p.m.

Deadline to sign up for Rich Hill city wide garage sale- sign up at city hall

Butler High School FFA Banquet 6:30 p.m.

Chick day at Family Center in Butler 1 to 4 p.m.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy. High of 88. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.

Butler city wide garage sale

Adrian Optimist gun and knife show 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Area schools in Fort Scott Music Festival- all day

Adrian "Sale-abrating' scholarship fundraiser garage sale- Adrian HS old gym

Papinville historical/cemetery fundraiser for info call 417-395-4288 or 417-395-2594

Harmony Mission tour, part of Papinville fundraiser starts at 10 a.m.

Butler Community Food Pantry Thrift Store open house 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. live music, food

Sunday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 95 with a heat index of 104. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.

Adrian Optimist gun and knife show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Butler Chamber of Commerce golf tournament at Butler Country Club

Bears do well in Sectional golf tournament

Congratulations goes out to three members of your Butler Bear Golf Team who participated in the Missouri Sectional 4 Golf Tournament in St. Joseph, Missouri on Wednesday. Of the 51 golfers who participated, Joe Strauch placed 11th with a low score of 82, which qualifies him for State. Brett Miller placed 15th with a low score of 85, which qualifies him for State also. Brian Todd placed 43rd with a score of 100, but he unfortunately did not qualify. We should be very proud of each one of them.

The State Tournament will take place on May 14-15th in Springfield, Mo, wish them luck!

-our thanks to Scott Myers

Butler R-V year end schedule...

Today
Scholars Reception 7:00

Friday, May 4, 2012
FFA Banquet 6:30

Saturday, May 5, 2012
Ft. Scott Music Festival
Track Districts @ Archie 11:00

Monday, May 7, 2012
Fine Arts Reception 7:00
Baseball @ Drexel 4:30

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Ministerial Alliance Dinner Celebration for Seniors 5:45
Senior Scholarship Night 7:00
Baseball @ Adrian 4:30

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
High School Honor’s Day 1:30
Seniors Last Day
Conference Golf Summit Christian Academy 9:00

Thursday, May 10, 2012
Graduation Practice 9:00 – Information for Pictures (Life’s Encore Tonya Nisely) and Videos (LT DVD Productions) will be in their packets along with other important items
Band Award Cookout 5:00

Friday, May 11 – May 16, 2012
Finals

Sunday, May 13, 2012
Graduation 2:00 – doors open at 1:00

Monday, May 14 & 15, 2012
State Golf

Thursday, May 17, 2012
JH Honor’s Day 8:30

Friday, May 18, 2012
Last Day of School
High School dismisses at 12:16
State Track

Obituary - Arthur Coberly

(Cremation) Graveside memorial services with military honors for Arthur Coberly will be 1:30 PM Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Fort Scott National Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kansas. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions to charity of donor’s choice. Services under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009. Written messages and memories may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Arthur Lee Coberly, 84 of Butler, died May 2, 2012 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Arthur was born November 28, 1927 in Oklahoma, son of Tom Aney and Celara (Fox) Coberly. Arthur worked in many various occupations and trades throughout his life. In recent years, he especially enjoyed dealing and playing poker on Friday afternoons at Medicalodge of Butler, where he was a resident. For Arthur, nothing got in the way of Friday afternoon poker.

Arthur was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a brother, Albert Coberly, and a sister, Virginia Self. He also leaves behind a good friend, Dottie Esher and her dogs, from whom Arthur enjoyed frequent visits.

Sponsors needed for FIREPUP program

The Butler Fire Department sponsors a fire safety program called “FIREPUP” which provides fire safety education materials for children which is distributed in the school, safety fairs, public safety presentations and fire stations.

The material was designed exclusively by the National Fire Safety Council which offer age-specific activity manuals, pamphlets on smoke detectors, fire escapes and many other items which are used to teach the fundamentals of fire safety and burn prevention.

If you would like to sponsor materials for students in our community, you can send your donations to:
Firepup Program
Butler Fire Department
701 Roberta
Butler, MO

All contributions are tax deductible. You can view the materials at www.firepupmkin.com

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Adrian monthly warning siren test this evening...

The City of Adrian Emergency Management Agency will conduct the monthly test of outdoor warning sirens today, May 2, at 6:00 P.M.

In the event of severe weather, the test will be cancelled and rescheduled.

Brian Bearce
Emergency Management Director