Improvements continue for Amsterdam fire department

This concrete pad marks the new training room and
office 

 In the not too distant past, the Amsterdam Fire Department managed to acquire a newer model pumper, brush truck and now have the biggest water tanker in the area, as improvements for the department continue.

Now attention is being turned to upgrade the building it's all housed in- which includes four new garage type doors and additional space for a training/meeting room.

According to acting Fire Chief Garry Perrymann, the work is expected to be completed in the near future.

The installation of four doors on the west side of the building will greatly ease moving trucks in and out of
the Amsterdam fire station. Currently, trucks enter and exit via the single door (on end of the building) which
requires moving certain vehicles to gain access to others.

Obituary - Roma Beard

Roma Estelle Beard, 89, Raymore, MO died Sunday, July 1, 2012 at the Rehabilitation Center of Raymore. Graveside service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Double Branch Cemetery, Butler, MO. Visitation 10:00-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO.

Roma was born November 9, 2012 in Goodnight, TX the daughter of Clarence Moody and Alda Amy (Wilmoth) Hudson. On February 22, 1947 in she married Harold Andrew Beard.

Bates County Fair

Baby Contest
The 2012 Bates County Fair Baby contest will be held Wednesday July 11th on the East side of the Bates County Fair Youth Building. The entry fee for each baby will be $5.00. the competition is for babies ages zero to 24 month… the babies should be “ diaper only” and … no hair accessories, rubber bands, hats, earring or accessories. Registration will be at 6 pm with the judging at 7 pm.

Bates County Fair Talent Show 
The Bates County Fair Talent Show will be held at the Bash Monday July 9th on the Bates County Fairgrounds. The Talent Show will follow the Coronation of Little Miss and Mister Bates county, and is sponsored by Bates County Farm Bureau Insurance Agency.

Contestants must registered by noon on Monday July 9th at the office of Bates County Farm Bureau on the east side of the Butler Square or no later than 1:30 at the Fairgrounds. There will not be auditions to perform in the Talent show.

There will be 3 categories
The Gospel category, 12 and under, and 13 and over. You will be judged on 50 percent talent and 50 percent on other factors, such as appearance, presentation, showmanship, originality and audience contact.

Prizes will be awarded for all 3 groups… 1st place $75.00, 2nd place $50.00 and 3rd place $25.00, plaques will be awarded. They request “no professional acts or bands” to enter.

For more information contact Bates County Farm Bureau Insurance at 660-679-3155.

Remember the deadline… noon at the office or 1:30 at the Fairgrounds.

-our thanks to FM 92

Weekly report from the Rich Hill Police Department

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012

06-25-2012

   

06-26-2012

FIREWORKS

ANIMAL AT LARGE

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

06-27-2012

WATER LEAK

 

06-28-2012

SPEAK TO OFFICER

SUICIDAL THREATS

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

06-29-2012

PROWLER

CIVIL SITUATION

 

06-30-2012

TRAFFIC HAZARD

 

07-01-2012

MVA

Activity report from the Bates County Sheriff's office

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012

06-25-2012

JUVENILE PROBLEM-BUTLER

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BUTLER

CONTROLLED BURN-RICH HILL

SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL

VANDALISM-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

TRAFFIC STOP-ADRIAN Deputies arrested Leslie Aurnd on a felony warrant from Cass County. 

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-FOSTER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN

CHECK WELL BEING-ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER-AMSTERDAM

GUN SHOTS HEARD-RICH HILL

 

Your cooperation is appreciated...

The Bates County Commission and the Office of Emergency Management highly recommend that the citizens of Bates County refrain from setting any fires until Bates County receives adequate moisture.

The Commission also request that extreme caution be observed when enjoying fireworks at family Independence Day celebrations.

Have a pleasurable and safe holiday.

-Ron Nissen, Director, Bates County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Rich Hill and Drexel all set for the 4th

Rich Hill 4th of July - Kentucky Headhunters

Rich Hill brings CMA Award and Grammy winners to the stage of the West Park in Rich Hill. This 4th of July the big name act will pack a full house on Saturday night July 7th instead of the traditional 4th of July Concert.

July 4th will kick off the four-day celebration with the car show, the Rick Hill 4th of July Parade, a salute to the Veterans, the crowning of Miss 4th of July and Miss Firecracker, a gospel sing and a church basket auction followed by a special performance by “ Shake, Rattle and Roll”. The 4th of July in Rich Hill will wrap up with the traditional Fireworks display at dark.

The Children’s promenade and baby contest will be held July 5th in Rich Hill, Friday night Rich Hill will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the highest price ever paid fat auction for a single pie.
The Pride Amusement Carnival will be running every evening, food and craft booths will be on location through July 7th and the four day event will wrap up with the free concert featuring "The Kentucky Headhunters" on state Saturday night July 7th.

See the full schedule for the Rich Hill four day celebration here http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2012/06/headhunters-in-rich-hill-for-4th-of.html

46th Drexel 4th celebration

The Drexel Lions Club and the City of Drexel presents the 4th of July Celebration and Motorcycle Race on July 4th.

The day will kick off with a Breakfast served in the Drexel community building with all proceeds to benefit the Drexel Swimming Pool Association. The day continues with hourly activities to include the Drexel Parade on Main Street at 10:30 am, lunch at 11, hot dog eating contest and watermelon eating contest among various other scheduled events and activities during the day and evening. 

Dr. Damon Dennis and Friends entertain outside from 2 to 4 pm, with a dinner, magicians, and silent auction.

The 4th of July activities will wrap up the day with the traditional Fireworks Display at dark. If you have any questions contact Greg Mullinax at the Mullinax funeral Home 660-679-0009.

Tickets to win the patio set, $250.00 cash and the large flag afghan may be purchased from any Drexel Lions Club Members or from local Drexel businesses.

The full day's schedule can be seen by clicking here http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2012/06/drexel-4th-of-july-schedule.html

-FM 92 the Bullet/Bates County Live

Crochet Contest Planned for Bates County Fair

Plan now to participate in the Crochet Contest at the Bates County Fair on Monday, July 9 at 3:15 p.m. in the Youth Building. There will be four age categories: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-18, and those 19 and over. All participants must bring an H size crochet hook and cotton yarn (example: Sugar & Cream). Prizes will be awarded to the first place finishers in each age category. Ribbons will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category. Participants will be doing a half double crochet, timed for 3 minutes. The one with the most completed rows will win. Upon a tie, stitches will be counted. If this results in a tie, a "crochet-off" will follow. The task: Chain15, skip one chain, half double in all following chains. Turn. Repeat. Stop when time is called. Judges will be Mary Limpus and Beverly Sullins.

-our thanks to Alan Mundey