H&R Block Holding Career Fair Sept. 17

Nearly 1,000 seasonal positions available in company service center

A career fair will take place on September 17 from 3 –7 p.m. at the H&R Block headquarters located at One H&R Block Way, in Kansas City, MO.

H&R Block is looking to fill nearly 1,000 seasonal positions in its Kansas City service center. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the H&R Block career website for more information about the available seasonal positions and to submit a profile online prior to attending the career fair. 

Open positions focus on client customer service, digital technical support and internal technical support.

Applicants also should bring their resumé to the fair. Resumes will be reviewed by recruiters and hiring managers for the available positions in a casual setting at a later date.

Seasonal positions offer flexible schedules, a competitive salary and opportunity for advancement. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a client-focused environment. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

To explore a career with H&R Block, visit www.hrblock.com/careers or call 800-HRBLOCK.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

9/11 Silent Procession and ceremony this evening

Bates County veterans, the military and all branches of emergency responders will participate in the yearly 9/11 silent procession ceremony to be held in Adrian.

The event is open to the public and hosted by the Adrian Fire Department- Fire Chief, Gary Disney, invites all law enforcement officers, local fire departments, all veterans and all branches of the military and emergency responders to attend this silent procession Patriotic Ceremony to be held at 6:30 this evening in Adrian.

The procession will leave from the Adrian Manor Nursing home to Main Street, then to the Adrian Optimist Building where there will be a fly-over, guest speakers and refreshments served.

Bank of America branch closing this Friday...

A new Bank of America ATM will be located in the O'Reilly's parking lot in Butler, as seen under construction
here. Reminder- the Bank of America branch on Fort Scott street will be closing this Friday, Sept. 14th

4-H members get a taste of college life while participating in a clothing competition

Jaclyn Crawford, Katie Kostuke, Tiffany Newkirk, Aubry Terry and Shaylee Terry from Bates County were among the 121 Missouri youth that participated in a clothing construction and consumerism contest during State 4-H Fashion Review on September 8 on the University of Missouri campus.

According to 4-H Youth Specialist Alan J. Mundey, the Bates County participants placed as follows:

• Katie Kostuke, 1st place, Clothes You Buy, Intermediate Division
• Shaylee Terry, 2nd place, Clothes You Make: Cotton Award, Junior Division
• Tiffany Newkirk, 5th place, General Clothes You Make, Senior Division

“This contest is designed to be fun, while helping youth enhance their skills and knowledge about sewing, garment selection, knitting and crotchet and the importance of setting and achieving goals,” said Alison Copeland, MU 4-H Youth Specialist. “State 4-H Fashion Revue is also about exposing young people to the research, education and other efforts MU is doing in these areas. We want them to see what they might be able to do with their interests at a university like MU.”

The participants, ranging in ages 8-18, participated in a local fashion revue competition either in their county or regional area that qualified them to participate in the state contest.

Fashion Revue participants also gathered in the Memorial Union on the campus to learn about other topics such as public speaking and to participate in a service learning project that included making 35 weighted blankets for children with autism. The blankets were donated to a statewide organization that will distribute them to families in need. The participants learned about developmental disabilities and experienced the satisfaction that comes from helping others.

- our thanks to Alan Mundey

Obituary - Martha Cooper

Memorial services for Martha Cooper will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Dr. Terry Davis officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Inurnmnet in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville, Missouri. Contributions to Heartland Hospice.

Martha Lois Cooper, age 85 of Butler, Missouri, formerly of Maryville, Missouri died Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Medicalodge of Butler. She was born October 20, 1926 to Obadiah Sampson and Minnie Adelcia Christie Keirsey in Ballard, Missouri.

Martha is survived by one son, Neal Moles and wife Joanne of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; one daughter, Lynn Newberry and husband Marvin of Peculiar, Missouri; one brother, Robert Keirsey and wife Margie of Maryville, Missouri; one sister, Lucille Dir and husband Kenneth of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Densil Cooper; one brother, Marvin Keirsey; and two sisters, Dorothy Hanson and Eleanor Boone.

Car into guardrail sends one to hospital

Around 4:50 p.m. yesterday a man and woman from Pierce City Mo. were involved in a single car accident on 71 highway at the Passaic exit. According to the report filed by MSHP Trooper G.J. Jenner, the southbound Dodge driven by Crista M. Witt, 40, traveled off the left side and the roadway and struck a guardrail, which resulted in moderate injuries to passenger Dean E. Burden, 42.

Burden, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.  Trooper Jenner was assisted at the scene by the Bates County Sheriff's Department and the Adrian Fire Department first responders.

Renown author to appear at Bates County Museum

Darryl W. Levings

The Bates County Museum presents: Darryl W. Levings, Editor at The Kansas City Star 

The Museum will host another outstanding program on Saturday, September 15th at 10:00 am in Robertson Hall. Kansas City Star Editor, Darryl Levings, will discuss his book, Saddle the Pale Horse, which was published by Kansas City Star Books. A free will offering lunch will be served following the program.

“Based on real characters and events, Saddle the Pale Horse weaves together the stories of a land where treachery ruled and blood ran and cruelty had no bounds. This was Missouri in 1864: Teenaged bushwhackers rode and killed with Jesse James and Quantrill and Bloody Bill, and a uniform was no guarantee of a soldier’s allegiance. This richly detailed historical novel follows the Confederate invasion from the day that an aging general’s ragtag army crossed the border from Arkansas. It continues through the death and destruction wrought by pitched battle and by guerrilla raid, and culminates in the massive clashes of arms at Westport and Mine Creek.”

“Darryl W. Levings, an editor at The Kansas City Star for three decades, has led several history projects for the newspaper. He created a series on national landmarks in the region, edited two collections of World War II commemorative stories, and directed a month of daily reports from the Oregon Trail during its sesquicentennial. Most recently, he directed and wrote for The Star’s recent Civil War 150 series.”

Mr. Levings’ books will be available for purchase and signing. The Museum is honored to present this outstanding free program and invites the public to attend. This is one more opportunity to be both entertained and educated. Call the Museum for further information. 660-679-0134.

Stroke support group meeting rescheduled for October

The  Stroke Support Group meeting for September 13th has been cancelled, but has been rescheduled  for October 11th.