Rich Hill back to voluntary water rationing

As of this morning the city of Rich Hill has been moved back to voluntary water rationing, as the mandatory order has been lifted.

Officials do ask that everyone continue to conserve water usage as much as possible.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Keep food safe for tailgating

From Tammy Roberts, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Missouri Extension

 Football season is in full swing. When you think about football, tailgating often comes to mind. It can be just as important as the game for many people. The thing that is important about tailgating, other than having a great time, is to keep your food safe so you are healthy for the next game.

ButlerYouth Center can use your help...

Starting September 4 and on each Tuesday and Thursday throughout the school year, 75-80 kids a night will fill the Butler Youth Center at the old high school. Kelly Stark, manager of the Youth Center, says that they start each year with the basics needed to help the center run smoothly. “But that many kids can quickly deplete the supplies that we have on hand,” said Stark. “Just think what basic supplies you need for a family of 5 and then multiply that by 15!”

Friday night football scores

Holden 33, Nevada 28
Archie 46, Rich Hill 24
Butler 19, Adrian 0
Drexel 54, Appleton City 14
Cass Midway 20, Osceola 8
Sherwood 39, Pleasant Hope 25
Clinton 34, Warsaw 7
El Dorado Springs 28, Stockton 6

Burn ban in Adrian lifted until 9 p.m. this evening

Adrian Fire Chief Gary Dizney has temporarily lifted the city wide burn ban until 9 p.m. this evening. This will be an opportunity to burn leaves, limbs and other items that normally may be burned within city limits.

It's quickly drying out again- it is recommended you keep a garden hose handy and do not leave the fire unattended for any length of time.

The Adrian city wide burn ban will go back into effect at 9 p.m. this evening until further notice.

-our thanks to Chief Gary Dizney

Butler Farmer's Market open every Thursday

The Butler Farmer’s Market is open every Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 pm ( weather permitting) . Local growers gather together to sell their fresh produce on the Butler Square, you will find such things as local Honey, produce, canned goods and baked goods…. Stop by the Farmer’s Market and support our local producers and growers! Every Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 on the Butler Square.

-FM 92 the Bullet

Obituary - Donna J. McCoy

Donna Jean McCoy, 74, of Harrisonville, Missouri died Saturday, August 25, 2012 at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 1;00-2:00 pm Tuesday at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64114.

Donna Jean (Bishop) McCoy was born March 25, 1938 in Rainey, Missouri to James C. and Dimple (Bruce) Bishop. Donna accepted Christ in her life as a young woman. On June 12, 1954 she was united in marriage to Alvin Lee Thomas McCoy at her parents’ home in Collins, Missouri by Rev. E. Leo Balf. They were married for 58 years.

Donna and Alvin moved to the Archie, Missouri area in 1960. She worked as a nurse’s aide at the Bates County Hospital in Butler, MO for 5 years. She was a member of the Adrian Christian Church in Adrian.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, one grandchild, Joseph Patrick McCoy, twin great-grandsons, Matthew and Jordan Arnold and a son-in-law, Randy Reynolds. She is survived by her husband, Alvin of the home; five children, Jimmy McCoy of Butler, Missouri, David McCoy and wife, Regena, of Kansas City, Missouri, Janice McCoy of the home, Gary McCoy and wife, Tammy, of Butler, Missouri and Sandi Reynolds and Dave Lawson of Adrian, Missouri; three sisters, Evelyn Braden and husband, Bob, Sue Mitchell and husband, Dennis, all of Collins, Missouri and Carolyn Hibbs and husband, Don, of Windsor, Missouri; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Donna will be missed by her family and friends.

Rich Hill under mandatory water ration order

The voluntary rationing order for Rich Hill has been escalated to a mandatory order as of today, as issued by the city superintendent. The Rich Hill water plant cannot keep up with the demands due to the drought- usage is limited to cooking, personal hygiene, laundry and sewage. Absolutely no outdoor watering is allowed. There will be a $500 fine for anyone using water outdoors such as filling pools, watering gardens or lawns.

The order will be in effect until further notice.