Fair Queen and Princess candidates needed...

Attention all young ladies who are interested in becoming this year’s Bates County Fair Queen or Princess, time is running out for you to turn in your entry forms. 

Queen candidates must be between the ages of 16 to 22 before July 6, 2012 and Princess Candidates must be between the ages of 13 and 15 by July 6th. Candidates will have the opportunity to meet new people as well as earning money through your ticket sales.

Entry forms must be turned in no later than May 25th and they may be picked up either at the Bates County Farm Bureau on the East side of the Butler Square or at Sage’s Animal Clinic at 716 West Dakota in Butler. To date there is only one entry form turned back in.

For any questions, please contact Dr. Chris Sage at 660-679-4111.

Visit the Bates County Fair Facebook page here

More details on Butler's 125th Alumni May 26th

May the 26th marks the 125th anniversary of the Butler High School Alumni Association. The Celebration for all Butler High School Graduates will be held Saturday May 26th. The day will start off with the first annual BHS Alumni 5k run/walk check in followed by the walk at 9 a.m. on the new track of the Butler High School. The Track is located on the corner of Nursery and Orange Street.

Coffee and donuts will be served at the old Butler High School Gym on Pine Street following the walk/run.

The Alumni Parade will line up at 11 a.m. in the east parking lot of Butler High School on Fulton Street and will proceed to the square following line up.

The Alumni luncheon will be held at 1:25 in the cafeteria of the Butler High School, with tours of the elementary and junior senior high school, to be followed by a slide presentation and a musical concert of graduates at 3 pm. Alumni band and chorus members will be entertaining you.

At 4 p.m. the alumni business meeting will be held in the auditorium of the Butler High School, with the time capsule ceremony following the reunion. 

We hope all graduates attend at least some of the activities planned by the Alumni Association on May 26th!

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Wilson and Collins take top spots in DHS 2012 graduating class

Drexel Salutatorian Chris Wilson and Valedictorian Emily Collins. The two
were honored during the commencement held last Sunday at the high school.

-our thanks to Jeanne Collins

Today is deadline for candidates to register...

Today is the last day candidates may register to run for Butler Saddle Club Rodeo Queen and Princess. For more info contact Valerie Gaylord at 660-200-6455.

The rodeo will be June 15th, 16th and 17th this year.

Basket weaving classes coming in June

Mona Hartzler (left) giving basket weaving tips at the
Poplar Heights Farm Festival last June

Learn basket weaving at Poplar Heights Farm

Basket Classes will be held at Poplar Heights Farm on June 9 & 10. On Saturday, June 9 from 11:00 - 4:00 you will learn to make 13" x 8 ½" x 12" high basket with handle. On Sunday, June 10th from 11:00 – 3:00 you have the opportunity to make a larger basket – 17½ x 10 ½ x 13.

If you are interested in either of these classes please contact Mona Hartzler to make reservations. Please let her know if you are interested in Class 1 on Saturday or Class 2 on Sunday. Both classes will be $30 each. Make your checks payable to Mona Hartzler and mail them to 14203 S. Haven Road, Grandview, MO. You can also send an e-mail to dimohart@gmail.com or call 816-761-9215.

Reservations must be made by June 1st.

Your weekend planner...

Today
Clear. High of 82. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hudson R-9 graduation 7 p.m.
Miami 8th grade graduation 8 p.m.

Friday

Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 84. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.

Miami pre-school graduation 10:30 a.m.

Miami high school graduation 8 p.m.
Kickoff of Butler Public Library Summer reading program for info call 660-679-4321
Rich Hill vs Hume Alumni basketball game for info call 660-643-7612 or 643-7568


Saturday
Partly cloudy. High of 86. Windy. Winds from the East at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph shifting to the South in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.

Adrian United Methodist Church pancake breakfast starts at 9 a.m.
Butler Masonic Lodge #254 horseshoe pitching contest begins at 10 a.m.

"Battle of Lone Jack" presentation at the Bates County Museum starts 10 a.m.

Sunday
Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 79. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50%.

Archie high school graduation 2 p.m.

Adrian high school graduation 2:30 p.m.

Outlaw Bass Tournament for info call 660-679-9101

Monday
Butler city wide clean up begins for residences South of Fort Scott street

West 52/Miami Creek bridge closing for replacement (80 days)

If you would like something added, drop us an email at bateswire@hotmail.com

Obituary - Jim Walker

Arrangements for Jim Walker are Cremation, with services to be announced at a later time. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society. Arrangements under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816) 657-4400.

James Dale “Jim” Walker, 44 of Independence, Missouri died May 15, 2012 at his home. Jim was born July 10, 1967 in Dallas, Texas, son of Gary and Carol (Berry) Wright.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Gary Wright; mother-in-law Dorothy A. Elson; and two granddaughters, Lily Heavener and Erianne Soto.

He is survived by his mother, Carol Wright of Drexel, Missouri; wife Angie Walker of Independence, Missouri; son James D. Walker of Independence; daughter April Heavener of Independence; grandsons Austin Heavener and Mason Heavener; stepson August Burns; stepson Nick Blackwell; brother Scott Walker, Sr.; nephews Scottie Walker, Jr., and Michael Hudnall; sisters-in-law Yvonne Morris and Rhonda Hudnall; and cousins Gary Howard, Kim Davis, Heather Blagsted and Charles and Nona Howard.

June 19th meeting set to discuss rezoning in west Butler

Notes from the Butler City Council meeting last evening

In Butler City Council news, the Bates County Commission is working toward establishment of an "Enhanced Enterprise Zone" for the county, and since this would be for all the cities and communities in the county, the Commission has asked Butler to adopt a resolution to that effect for its participation.
It's rather standard in counties all over Missouri, and would replace the Enterprise Zone which the city of Butler had until it expired in 2008. Basically, it would allow tax credits and property tax abatements for new businesses locating anywhere in the county, rather than for one city alone.

The County has hired a KBRPC representative to prepare the application to be submitted to the Missouri Department of Economic Development. This is a good move, to encourage new business and industry for our area.