Route H/Deepwater Creek Bridge closing for replacement

Bates County Route H/South Deepwater Creek Set for Replacement Beginning Monday, June 4

Route H at South Deepwater Creek east of Butler is scheduled to CLOSE Monday, June 4, to allow contractor crews to replace the bridge, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Route H will remain closed at the South Deepwater Creek bridge until late July.

The old bridge is being replaced as part of MoDOT's Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program. Weather and/or construction delays could alter the dates the road is closed and reopened.

Route H will be closed where crews are working at South Deepwater Creek, but drivers WILL have access to driveways and other entrances on either side of the project.

Drivers will have to find alternate routes around the closing including Bates County Route BB, Route 52 and St. Clair/Henry County Route KK. No official detour will be signed.

MoDOT and contractors have alerted law enforcement, fire and ambulance agencies so they can plan how to respond to emergency calls with the bridge closed.

The post office has been notified so they can adjust mail carrier routes if necessary.

-courtesy MoDOT, Safe & Sound Program

Food Pantry to be closed for inventory at the end of the month

The Community Food Pantry will be closed May 30th and 31st for inventory and will re-open June 4th for regular business.

-our thanks to Joyce Fitzpatrick

Something new on the horizon...

For some 40 years, a look to the West has been complimented with the familiar red and white twin stacks of the LaCygne power generating station- but that's about to change

In order to meet federal and state regulations there's a beehive of activity going on at the LaCygne power plant with the most visible being a new smokestack located on the South edge of the complex. The larger single stack is part of renovations that include a new baghouse, wet scrubber and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to reduce emissions.

The work is being done to comply with federal EPA air quality regulations that go in effect June 1, 2015.

Out with the old...

Crews aren't wasting any time as demolition is underway for the Miami Creek bridge on West 52 highway. While the closure is sure to cause heartburn for those who travel the route, a new, safer bridge is expected to be completed in August.

Photos courtesy of Terry Payne

June 9th and 10th are Free Fishing Days in Missouri

The Missouri Department of Conservation has designated June 9thand 10th as “Free Fishing Days in Missouri.” This means there are no fishing permit requirements for those two days only. Normal fishing regulations, such as limits on size and number of fish remain in effect during Free Fishing Days.
Free Fishing Days is meant to encourage people to explore Missouri’s fishing opportunities without having to purchase permits, trout stamps or trout park daily tags.

Take advantage and “go fishing” for free on June 9th and 10th.

Your weekend planner

Today
Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 91. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 91. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 90. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph
Butler Alumni parade and festivities: 

7:30 Registration for 5k walk/run
8:00 am 5k walk/run
coffee and donuts at 9 am at the old high school trophy viewing
9:30 BHS Trophy viewing and silent auction old gym
11 am Parade lineup east parking lot BHS Fulton Street
11:30 Parade proceeds to square
noon registration luncheon BHS Cafeteria
1:25 Luncheon BHS Cafeteria
2:30 School Tours
3:00 BHS through the Years ( slide show and alumni band and choir presentation BHS Auditorium
4 pm Business meeting BHS Auditorium
5 pm Time Capsule Ceremony

Montrose Festival- parade 1 p.m., activities all throughout afternoon and evening

St. Mary's celebration- Mass at 10 a.m. and lunch at 11 a.m.

Rich Hill Alumni banquet 6:30 p.m. at the high school

Adrian VFW ceremony 10 a.m. at the Adrian VFW Memorial

Sunday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 88. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph

Butler Bear Backer golf tournament- check in at 7:30 a.m. at the Butler Country Club golf course

St. Mary's celebration- Mass at 10 a.m. and lunch at 11 a.m.

Monday- Memorial Day

Partly cloudy. High of 86. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Most state and government offices will be closed. 

Bates County Family Care Clinics will be closed.

If you would like something added to the weekend planner, send an email to bateswire@hotmail.com and have a safe weekend!

Louise Fisher named BCMH Volunteer of the Year

Wendell Harris and Louise Fisher

On April 24, 2012, Bates County Memorial Hospital honored the Hospital Auxiliary with a special appreciation luncheon. Louise Fisher was selected by her peers as the 2011 Volunteer of the Year. Louise has been a member of the hospital Auxiliary for 17 years, starting her volunteer service in January, 1995. Louise works both the Information Desk and the Gift Shop at the hospital. Over the years, she has seen many changes in the hospital, including having to learn a new computer system. Louise continues to be a symbol of what volunteerism is about, and is an inspiration to many. It is with tremendous honor that the hospital congratulates Louise on this recognition.

Rodeo Queen and Princess candidates announced

Butler Rodeo Queen and Princess Candidates have already hits the street to promote the 60th Annual Butler Saddle Club Rodeo. 

2012 Queen Candidates are Jordan Knox and Eva Cumpton- these candidates will be selling admission tickets to the 2012 -3 day rodeo, and tickets to win $300 dollars cash. 

Princess Candidates are Mica Patrick of Ballard, Rylee McBrayer of Butler and Amber Gatez of Garden City- these princess candidates will be selling tickets for a chance to win a saddle or $300 cash. 

The Butler Rodeo is sanctioned by this year by the ACRA, URA and back this year….. the MRCA with local cowboys and cowgirls competing. This year the Butler Saddle Club will offer 9 big events including Mutton Busting and the traditional Wild Horse Race. 

The 60th Annual Butler Saddle Club Rodeo will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings starting at 7 p.m. on June 15th,16th and 17th….. more details later coming soon!

-FM 92 the Bullet