Attention Lady Bears fans...

The Lady Bears Softball Lamar Classic Tournament that was scheduled for Sept. 1st has been postponed until Sept. 22nd.

Time to restock at the Butler Community Food Pantry

Help our Community Food Pantry restock their shelves! Please drop off non-perishable food items at the following locations:
• Cook Insurance Agency, Butler
• Citizens Bank, Butler
• Bates County Sheriff’s Department
• Community Food Pantry, Butler
(will also accept perishable food items)
• Yoss Thriftway, Adrian
• Adrian Bank, Adrian

Sept. 10th – 21st, 2012
For More Information Contact:
Laura Piland, Event Coordinator
660-200-5180
Joyce Fitzpatrick, Director, Community Food Pantry
660-200-5208

Sponsored by:
Cook Insurance Agency, Inc.

All items donated will help the people of Bates County

Butler City Wide Garage Sale Maps Available

Butler’s City Wide Garage sale is almost here and the streets of Butler will be bursting with activity as everyone can shop til they drop on Saturday, September 8th.

City Wide maps are available for you to pick up and choose the sale you want to check out, or just make your plans to attend each and every one of them.

Maps will be available on Friday at the Dusty Attic, Southside Café, Walmart, Ohio Street United Methodist Church. Also Kershner Real Estate Office, Sonic Drive In, Derailed Commodity and Butler Music and Loan. You can pick up maps at Larry’s Auto Service, Adrian Bank in Butler, both Casey’s General Stores, World Finance Loan and Tax Service and Gray’s Café. City maps are also available at Cooks Insurance, Butler Healthmart Pharmacy and Citizen’s Bank in Butler.

Local volleyball schedule...

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The Cost to get in to the Games are $2 for Adults Students are Free all games Start At 1pm. The only Game time is different is the League Ending Tournament

Youth VolleyBall Games Schedules
Sept. 9th
Butler @ Sherwood
Archie @ Cass Midway
Adrian @ Rich Hill

Sept. 16th
Butler @ Cass Midway
Sherwood @ Rich Hill
Adrian @ Archie

Sept. 23
Rich Hill @ Butler
Archie @ Sherwood
Cass Midway @ Adrian

Sept. 30th
Archie @ Butler
Sherwood @ Adrian
Rich Hill @ Cass Midway

Oct.7th
Butler @ Adrian
Cass Midway @ Sherwood
Rich Hill @ Archie

Oct. 13th & 14th
End of the Year Tournament @ Butler

Walter Hearting Honored at Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame

Making the best better for generations of Missouri 4-H’ers, the late Walter Hearting of Appleton City joined the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame, held August 18 at State Fair Community College.

According to 4-H Youth Specialist Alan J. Mundey, “It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Walter Hearting of Appleton City gave his life to 4-H—he dedicated 50 years to working with Bates County 4-H kids. Walter worked with Hudson Hustlers 4‑H members as a project leader, but for most of a half-century, Walter was the ‘official’ 4-H bus driver. When kids needed a ride to camp, Walter and his big yellow bus were there. When 4-H’ers needed a ride to Columbia for a state event, Walter had his bus gassed and ready to go. Bates County 4-H is extremely proud of Walter for his dedication to our youth.”

The Missouri 4-H Foundation recognizes individuals who have created a legacy of service to 4-H by honoring them with membership in the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame. “These leaders have made exceptional contributions to the lives of Missouri 4-H members,” said Missouri 4-H Foundation Executive Director Cheryl Reams.

Hall of Fame inductees from 43 counties established a legacy totaling 1,625 years of service to 4‑H. Family members and friends attended the sixth annual event.

Darrell and Susan Hearting with Missouri 4-H Foundation Chair Nelda Godfrey

Obituary - Rita Jo Sherman

Graveside funeral services for Rita Jo Sherman will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 5, 2012 in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri.

Rita J. Sherman, of Belton, Missouri went to be with her Lord on August 29, 2012 after a long illness. Rita was born and raised in northwest Arkansas near Eureka Springs and Rogers. It was there that she met the love of her life, William “Bill” E. Sherman, in Eureka Springs at the age of 14. They were married at age 20, moved to the Kansas City area in 1952, and raised their family there.

Rita was a life long member of the Hillcrest Nazarene Church in Kansas City, Missouri. She is survived by her husband, William E. Sherman; Daughter Anita Shikles and family of Kansas City, Kansas; Son Terry Sherman and family of Osawatomie, Kansas; Daughter-in-law Doreen Sherman of Shawnee, Kansas; 5 grandchildren and spouses; 5 great grandchildren (in the Kansas City and Drexel area); Sister Betty Quick of California, Missouri and many nieces and nephews. She as preceded in death by her parents Walter and Lula, 5 brothers, 4 sisters and granddaughter Kimberly Kaufman.

Rita was a wonderful mother and great partner for life. She will be greatly missed.

Obituary - Diana Rose Kopecky

Diana Rose Kopecky, age 67, of Drexel, Missouri passed away August 29, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN.

Funeral Services pending and will be updated Friday August 31, 2012.

BCMH Employee of the month Gennifer Fischer

Gennifer Fischer

GENNIFER FISCHER has been selected September Employee of the Month at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Gennifer is a Registered Nurse at the Nursery Street and Adrian Family Care Clinics. Gennifer has been employed since June, 2010. She has been described as being one of the nicest ladies you will ever meet. She is always professional and compassionate in the care she gives her patients. She never hesitates to assist other coworkers when needed. Gennifer is a valued employee and an asset to the hospital and clinics.