Hume News

Hume news - July 23rd

The community of Hume wishes to express their sympathy to the family of Catherine Johnson of rural Hume who passed away on July 18, 2012. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

The community of Hume also wishes to express their sympathy to the family of Oscar Fillpot. Oscar was one of kind that we all have special memories and funny stories to remember him by. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the families at this time during their loss.

Celebrating 70 years of the Hume Fair & Rodeo is the theme for this year’s parade. The Hume Fair Association was organized in 1942 by Jim Hawks and Tommy Teagarden who saw a need for young 4-H and FFA Members to be able to show their livestock. We don’t know who all was on the fair board with them, but they created an organization that would last with their hard work and those to come. This year we are asking anyone whose relatives were involved in the early years to please join us in the parade honoring those early pioneers of the Hume Fair Association. You may ride in the parade in the comfort of your own car. We just ask that there be a sign on the side of your vehicle with the family member whose name is to be recognized. Please contact the fair board if you need a sign.

Hume Fair T-Shirts will be on sale for the 70th Annual Hume Fair so stop by the Security Bank in Hume or you may purchase them throughout the fair. Prices will be listed at the bank for various sizes. $1.00 per shirt will be donated to relay for life. We will have sizes small, medium and large in children’s and in adults we will have small, medium, large, x-large, 2X, 3X and 4X sizes.

See you at the Hume Fair next week!

-our thanks to Karen Irwin

Uptown Casey's robbed this evening

The Butler Police Department and the Bates County Sheriff's Department are currently looking for a subject who allegedly robbed the Casey's Store on Fort Scott street in Butler a short time ago.

The subject fled the scene and officers are currently canvassing the area- it is believed to be a male, around 180 lbs, wearing a blue hoodie and khaki pants, and has what appears to be a white bandage on his right hand.

The subject was last seen headed West from Caseys and is considered to be armed and dangerous-do not approach the subject- call 911 or the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131.

We will continue to provide updates as the search progresses.

Keep your fingers crossed...

There's a 20% chance of rain on Wednesday, a 60% chance Thursday and a 40% chance on Friday!


Tuesday
Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night
Clear. Low of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.

Donate blood this Wednesday in Butler...

Need some help?

The Community Food Pantry of Butler, which serves all of Bates County, is now offering free to any resident of Bates County access to our Job Search Center. The Job Search Center will be available the same hours as the food pantry. Monday thru Thursday 8:30 – 3:00 (closed 11:30 12:30 for lunch). The Center has a public computer with high-speed Internet, fax and copier. Free job search information and job resources available as well.

The Pantry is also taking enrollment for their next FREE Basic Computer Skills class. This class teaches basic skills including how to use Word, Excel and email. Please call Joyce at the Pantry 660.679.3951 for dates and times or if you need information on how you might receive food assistance.

Rich Hill Police Department weekly report

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

July 16, 2012 to July 22, 2012

07-16-2012

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

07-17-2012

ALARM

ANIMAL NEGLECT

 

07-18-2012

CHECK WELL BEING

 

07-19-2012

DISTURBANCE

 

07-20-2012

LOST AND FOUND ITEM

C&I

 

07-21-2012

 

07-22-2012

DISTURBANCE

OPEN DOOR

CIVIL STANDBY

Bates County Sheriff's Department weekly report

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

July 16, 2012 to July 22, 2012

07-16-2012

CHECK WELL BEING-Ballard Bates County Deputies executed a criminal warrant arrest in the rural Ballard area.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Adrian Bates County Deputies took a report of a possible parental abduction. No suspect information at this time.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Rich Hill

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Rich Hill

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler  Deputies took a report of suspicious activity in rural Butler.

DISTURBANCE-Adrian Bates County Deputies responded to a domestic in progress in the Archie area.

TRAFFIC STOP-Rich Hill Deputies conducted a traffic stop on south bound 71 for lane violations.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Adrian

 

It's back to school time at Butler R-V

Back to School Information for Butler R-5 School-mark your calendar!

From Superintendent Alan Stauffacher:
The 2012-2013 school year will hold many positive changes for students and the community. We hope to begin a new initiative of creating community/school partnerships. We will be encouraging any school sponsored group to find positive ways to give back to the community. This will be our way of saying thank you to the citizens and how can we serve you.

We are continuing our efforts to becoming a more kid friendly district that is focused on what we can do to make students more successful. We have implemented several programs that will help students progress with their peers, and build upon student success. We will have in the high school: after school tutoring, credit recovery, and a revamped BEAR Time to meet the needs of all of our students. We have arranged for our staff to be trained in bullying prevention, and will be actively working to improve the education and behavior of students.

At the elementary, we will continue to implement the Comprehensive Literacy Model, which focuses on interventions that aid students on an individual basis, and creating interventions based upon student needs. These programs will help students gain the content knowledge that will enable them to succeed at the next grade level. We continue to strive to make the educational program more responsive to meet the needs of the individual child.

For The Kids,
Alan Stauffacher



Back to School Information for Butler R-5 School

* Kindergarten Roundup is Monday, August 12th at 6:30-7:30 PM.

* Elementary Back to School Night is Tuesday, August 13th. Parents are asked to go to the child’s classroom. Preschool, 1st and 2nd Grade will meet in their classrooms at 6:00 PM. 3rd and 4th grades will meet at 6:45 PM, and at 7:15 PM, 5th and 6th grade students will meet in their classrooms.

* The first day of school is Thursday August 16th. Parents should keep in mind that on all Thursdays this year, school will be dismissed approximately one hour early for Teacher Focus Time, where all district staff will work collaboratively to improve instruction. This early dismissal includes the first day of school.

* Elementary Schedule: On normal days at the grade school, doors will open for breakfast at 7:40 AM. Classes at the elementary building begin at 8:10 AM. For afternoon dismissal, car riders are dismissed at 3:05 PM. Bus riders are dismissed at 3:10 PM; walkers dismissed at 3:15 PM.

* High School Schedule: Doors open at 7:30 AM for breakfast and classes last from 7:50 AM to 2:55 PM.

* For more information, please log on to the district website at www.butlerr5.org or stop by the elementary or high school offices.