John O'Bannon memorial set for May 30th

The untimely sudden passing of Judge John O’Bannon sent shock throughout our community. Therefore, the community is getting together to honor Judge O’Bannon’s memory on:

Wednesday afternoon, May 30, 2012 at 4:30 pm
West Side of the Bates County Courthouse where a tree will be planted in his memory

Immediately thereafter at the Bates County Elks Lodge located west and north of the courthouse at 1000 Elks Drive, where we will share our best Judge O’Bannon stories – those with the glasses up and those with them pulled down on his nose!

Memorial Contributions should be made to:
Judge O’Bannon Memorial Fund in care of
Senator Harold L. Caskey, PO Box 45, Butler, MO 64730,

Or the Adrian Bank

These funds will be used to cover the expense of the tree planting memorial and to purchase updated furnishing for the small Bates County Courtroom.

We ask that you extend this invitation to those you know who were friends of John.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Bates County Recorder of Deeds completes training

Bates County Recorder Lucille Mundey just completed her required training by attending the RAM 2012 Training Conference April 23 thru April 26 at the InterContinental Hotel in Kansas City. During the session, Lucille was appointed chairman of the Audit Committee. The conference included current technology for recorders, sessions on MERS (Mortgage Electronic Transfer System), Sovereign Citizens, Legislative Updates, Disaster Recovery, and open discussions relating to current recording problems.

Butler Alumni rapidly approaching...

Schedule of Butler High School Alumni Activities May 26th

7:30 a.m. - 5k walk check in at the new track at Nursery and Bus. 71 highway

11 a.m. - Parade - line up in the East parking lot of high school

1:25 p.m. lunch - (sign in just prior)

2:30 p.m. - Tour elementary, Jr and Sr. high schools

3 p.m. - Slide presentation "BHS Through the Years" featuring alumni band and choir

4 p.m. - Alumni business meeting in the auditorium

5 p.m. - Time Capsule Ceremony

More details to be published later....

Butler woman in single car crash this morning

Around 6:45 this morning 20 year old Whitney R. Axe of Butler sustained minor injuries in a single car accident on county road 6004 just east of county road 3453. According to the report, the eastbound 1994 Chevrolet driven by Axe traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a utility pole.

The driver was taken by private vehicle for treatment at the Bates County Memorial Hospital.

Alpacas and Elks Team up to support Autism famies

On Saturday, June 2nd, 2012, Alpacas for Autism and the Adrian Elks will host an Alpaca Fiber Festival in Adrian, Missouri Proceeds from the event will benefit Adrian Elks Lodge 2864 and Alpacas for Autism, a nonprofit organization with a unique mission, “To improve the quality of life for individuals with Autism by teaching the fiber arts and using alpacas to improve social skills.”

Event Details
The open house style event will run from 10am to 3pm. Appropriate for all ages, this event will feature personal interaction with alpacas, goats and even a llama named Josh! The Adrian Elks will be offering a great menu of homemade treats so no one will go away hungry. Area fiber artists will be on hand to demonstrate their skills including, spinning, felting, weaving and knitting. Attendees will have the opportunity to try their hand at fiber processing and even create an alpaca craft to take home. Alpaca fiber, roving, yarn and finished goods will be available for purchase as well. A family friendly, fun time in the country for all!

Gift card winners announced by Country Mart

The winners of the Country Mart Mother’s Day contest have been announced:

The following people won a 25 dollar gift card and a dozen roses
Ruth Herring
Tracy Nelson
Joani Boleyn
Cindy McWhorter
Tommy Roberts
Shari cox
Kathlene Cumpton
Alan Zellmer
James Robey and Marla Kash

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

A quick note about obituaries...

We'd like to get the word out that we will gladly publish all obits that our reading public would like to see on Bates County Live. While we keep in touch with local funeral homes, we sometimes miss getting obits with local ties that have services being held elsewhere...

So feel free to contact us with the name of the deceased and funeral home, and we'll get the info directly from them. We cannot accept obits sent to us by individuals.

Again, thanks for reading our web site and as always, feel free to send us any news, news tips or obituary information any time at bateswire@hotmail.com or call 913-669-5848.

Rich Hill PD weekly report

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

May7, 2012 to May 13, 2012

05-07-2012

 

05-08-2012

ANIMAL AT LARGE

TRESPASSING

 

05-09-2012

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

05-10-2012

VANDALISM

 

05-11-2012

BURGLARY

ANIMAL AT LARGE

 

05-12-2012

THEFT

 

05-13-2012

DOMESTIC

ANIMAL AT LARGE