Bates County Memorial Hospital participates in Moss House Challenge

The Staff of Bates County Memorial Hospital participated in the Feinstein Foundation challenge with contributions to the Moss House located in Nevada. In 2011, the Moss House served over 6800 meals to domestic violence victims and their children in shelter. Pictured are Pam Watts from Bates County Memorial Hospital and Martha Sander from the Moss House.

KNOW stroke symptoms, KNOW what to do...

Every forty seconds someone in America has a stroke. It's the fourth highest cause of death and a leading cause of severe, long-term disability in America. Yet, 93 percent of people do not think of stroke as a major health concern.

May is American Stroke Month and a key time to help educate people on their risk of the number fourth cause of death in America.

World Hypertension Day is Thursday, May 17. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a disease. It's considered a silent killer because it typically has no symptoms but can be deadly if not treated. Managing your blood pressure is the most important thing you can do to help reduce your chances of suffering from a stroke. Click here to read more.

Protect your heart, protect your brain. Following a heart-healthy lifestyle can lower your chances of having a stroke, and it can also make a big difference in your mental abilities as you age. Learn the heart/head connection here.

A sudden, severe headache "so powerful it's like a thunderclap inside your head" is a classic symptom of a less common type of stroke. Read more at www.heart.org/simplescience.

With A Stroke, Time Lost Is Brain Lost. Call 9-1-1 immediately if you experience even one of these symptoms.:
• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
• Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

Featured Low-Sodium Recipe: Cheesecake Dainties
Wonton wrappers sprinkled with crushed graham cracker create mini-baskets for a luscious cheesecake-style filling. 

Visit www.heart.org/simplecooking for more easy-to-prepare recipes with a video tutorial to assist you in getting started.

Your donations help us spread the word to all Americans so people can reduce their risk of heart disease, stroke and other dangerous health problems. Visit our donation link to give today or make a memorial or tribute gift in the name of a beloved family member or friend.

Thank you for your support in making stroke awareness a priority in your life and enlightening those around you.

Linda Dickey
Director, Customer Relations
Technology and Customer Strategies
American Heart Association
American Stroke Association

Training Opportunity: Electronic Spreadsheets for Recordkeeping & Analysis

The old saying goes, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” In order to efficiently manage resources (money, energy, time, etc.), farmers and business managers need to measure, record, and analyze information about their finances, operations, and activities. By learning to use electronic spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice’s Calc, farmers and business managers can increase their efficiency and managerial effectiveness.

In order to teach farmers, business managers, and employees how they can use electronic spreadsheets, Whitney Wiegel, Ag Business Specialist with MU Extension, will be teaching a one-day, hands-on training that will feature Microsoft Excel. During the training, participants will learn how to design and use spreadsheets to organize data, perform automatic calculations, analyze trends, and create charts. The training, which is designed for beginner and intermediate users of Excel, will take place on May 30 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Business Development Center in Clinton (1701 North 2nd St.). The cost of the training is $40 for Clinton Chamber of Commerce members or $50 for non-members. The training is sponsored by MU Extension, UCM SBTDC, and the Clinton Business Development Center.

For more information about the training or to register, call (660) 543-4402 or e-mail sbtdc@ucmo.edu. Class size is limited to 10 people, and the registration deadline is May 28th.

-our thanks to Whitney Wiegel and Brenda Doody

Butler pool opens May 26th

The Butler Aquatic Center is scheduled to open on Saturday May 26th. Season passes are available to include family season passes. The initial member cost will start at $100 dollars, with an additional $40 per family member. Five is the maximum number you may have on a family season pass.

The facility is available for rent for pool parties with a base fee of $200 and the base fee for the lazy river is a $50, with an additional $15 per guard.

The Butler Aquatic Center will be open from noon to 7 p.m. daily through august 12th.

From Recorder of Deeds, Lucille Mundey

Marriage licence: 
William Leo Stephan and Deonne Evyonne Addleman
Brenton Frisco Smith and Courtney Diane Davis

Real estate transfers:
Carol A. Mills (Trustee) and Carol A. Mills Trust to Carol A. Mills:
SE/4 OF 24‑42‑33, DESCRIBED

Gary E. Pulliam (Trustee) and Gary E. Pulliam Trust to Mikel W. Cumpton and Patricia A. Cumpton:
N 89 ACRES OF SE/4 & S 31 ACRES OF NE/4 OF 4‑41‑29

Booster seat class for parents & grandparents offered...

The Bates County Health Center will be having a booster seat class to show parents and grandparents the safe way to transport your child or grandchild who is one year or older. The class will be held on Tuesday, June 5th at the Bates County Health Center. Upon completion of this class participants will be eligible to receive a car seat. 

You must be a resident of Bates County and attend and complete this one hour safety class. Registration is required so to register or for more information, call the Bates County Health Center at 660-679-6108. There are no income guidelines.

Butler square will be packed June 9th...

Plan on joining the masses June 9th on the Butler square

Bates County Relay for Life will kick off the 5k walk/run and 10k bike ride at 9 a.m.- for more info and to get a registration form, contact Melissa Musick at 660-679-7421.

The Hogs, Highways and Hillbillies Ride for Recovery Poker Run leaves the square at 10 a.m. For info call 660-679-5171.

The Relay for Life Car, Truck & Bike show will be on the square 4 to 8 p.m.

Free Physicals for Area Athletes

There will be free physicals for students who will be participating in interscholastic sports for the school year 2012-2013 for schools located in Bates County and Appleton City. The physicals will be given in the main Butler High School building.

The free physicals will be held on Monday, July 30th for GIRLS starting at 6:00pm and BOYS will be Tuesday, July 31st beginning at 6:00pm. Participants are encouraged to wear shorts and t-shirts and MSHSAA physical cards will be provided by the Butler High School.

The following schools are invited to send their athletes for these free physicals: Adrian, Appleton City, Ballard, Butler, Hudson, Hume, Miami and Rich Hill.

-FM 92 the Bullet