Ultimate Horseman's Challenge this Saturday...

The Bates County Sheriff's Posse is hosting the UHCA 2012 Grand Nationals. The event will be held this Saturday October 13th and Sunday October 14th at the Bates County Fair Grounds. The action starts at 9 a.m. on both days. Admission for spectators is free. Each contestant will run 2 different outdoor courses. There will be 7 divisions with each division winning 2 buckles, saddles and other prizes. Concessions and vendors will be on site. The Adrian Elks Lodge will be serving breakfast on Sunday morning. 

See more details at www.ultimatehca.com or you can contact Josh Rushing at 620-224-6562.

-our thanks to Jami Page

BCMH offers high tech approach to mammography

One in seven women is diagnosed with breast cancer. Being a woman is the number one risk factor for breast cancer.

• Your breast cancer risk increases as you get older.

• Although breast cancer is more common in women over the age of forty, younger women can also develop breast cancer.

• Women’s Breast Health is an ongoing concern at Bates County Memorial Hospital. BCMH has been a leader in advancement of mammographic technique with the purchase of a LoRad Selenia Digital Mammography unit. Computer Aided Detection(CAD) was added to our arsenal against breast disease. CAD is a computer generated program that provides a second look after the radiologist does his initial assessment. The use of these technologies has enabled us to diagnose very small early stage cancers. This allows our patients a much better prognosis and treatment of their disease.

Digital Mammography - From the patient’s point of view, a digital mammogram is like traditional film screen mammography. Both use x-rays to generate images of the breast. However, instead of using film to capture and record the image, a digital mammogram uses a special detector to capture and convert x-ray energy into digital data. The technology is remarkable because the radiologist can then view and manipulate the images on a high-resolution computer monitor that enhances visualization of the structures within the breast tissue. The radiologist can also adjust brightness and contrast, and zoom in on specific areas to help detect small calcifications, masses, and other changes that may be signs of early cancer.

Because there is no waiting for x-ray films to be developed, digital mammograms can significantly reduce the time patients spend in their mammography appointment, as well as reducing the need for repeat examinations and additional views common with film screen mammograms.

Stereotactic Biopsyis available at Bates County Memorial Hospital. This procedure is done on an outpatient basis and takes approximately 30-40 minutes to complete. A Stereotactic Breast Biopsy is the most accurate, efficient and minimally-invasive biopsy technique. This out-patient procedure allows patients to immediately resume normal activities, requires only a small incision while minimizing discomfort. It also gives physicians the ability to place a Tissue Marker in the breast for future follow-up.

Brush collection site to be closed this Saturday

The City of Butler’s brush collection site and compost site will be closed Saturday, October 13, due to The Ultimate Horse Challenge. The following Saturday’s in October the site will be open as scheduled.

Another county road access to 71 being closed

County Road Connection at Route 71North of Rich Hill to CLOSE Permanently

Bates County -- Drivers who use 6708th County Road in Bates County will no longer be able to access Route 71 north of Rich Hill beginning Monday, Oct. 15, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The county road's connection to Route 71 will be removed permanently as part of the progress toward upgrading Route 71 to Interstate 49.

Crews also will remove several crossovers in the Route 71 median north of Rich Hill.

During the work, drivers can expect one southbound lane to be closed on Route 71 where crews are set up working.

The work is part of a larger project to build outer roads north of Rich Hill on both sides of Route 71.

* The west outer road will run between County Road 3778 and the Marais des Cygnes River.

* The east outer road will run between County Road 4016 and Route B at Rich Hill.

Completion is scheduled for early November 2012.

I-49 Wrapup

The outer road construction is in the final group of U.S. 71 projects needed before the highway can be designated as I-49 by the end of 2012.

An interchange project at Vernon County Route TT is under construction to help complete the upgrade.

Obituary - Evelyn Maxine Prough

Evelyn Maxine Prough, 87, Adrian, Missouri, died Monday, October 8, 2012 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Adrian, Missouri. (No visitation). Burial will follow the service at Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Evelyn Prough Scholarship Fund for Adrian High School.

Pink for October- It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer will eventually affect someone you know, if it hasn't already. Whether it be a mother, sister, cousin or best friend- be aware there is an ongoing race to find a cure but the best bet for now is early detection and prompt treatment. October has been designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we've compiled a list of resources and other information:

www.nbcam.org has valuable links to other organizations that office many resources including how men can become better educated, become better care givers and cope with a loved one dealing with breast cancer.

ww5.komen.org Susan G. Komen Race For A Cure web site includes how you can find a local race you can participate in.

www.facebook.com/breastcancerawarenessmonth Breast Cancer Awareness Month Facebook page

http://pinkforoctober.org/ is a web site dedicated to 'turning the web PINK' in October!

It's National Fire Prevention week

The reality is that when fire strikes, your home could be engulfed in smoke and flames in just a few minutes.

It is important to have a home fire escape plan that prepares your family to think fast and get out quickly when the smoke alarm sounds. What if your first escape route is blocked by smoke or flames? That's why having two ways out is such a key part of your plan. This year’s theme,“Have 2 Ways Out!”, focuses on the importance of fire escape planning and practice.

Click here to visit the NFPA web site for valuable, lifesaving information!

Butler police department activity report

Oct. 2nd
Disturbance North side of Square
Possible theft Casey’s on Ft Scott
Disturbance South Park
Fight 600 block of Park Lane

Oct. 3rd
Alarm at High School
Disturbance 300 Block of Bennett St
Walk in report
Animal complaint 300 block of S High

Oct. 4th
Possible break in storage sheds prospect
Accident 500 block of W Vine
Medical assist 600 block of W Harrison
Traffic complaints W Dakota

Oct. 5th
Slashed tires 200 block of E Dakota
Theft 400 block of West st
Accident hit and Run Nursery st
Accident Ft Scott and High
Possible gun shot Broadway and Dakota
Theft Butler Football field

Oct. 6th
Noise complaint 600 block of W Harrison
Vehicle theft 800 block of S Birch
Vandalism 400 block of W Ohio
911 call 300 block of E Dakota
Harassing phone calls 300 block N Lyons
Assault report at Hospital

Oct. 7th
Alarm Bowling alley
Vandalism 600 block of E Ft Scott
Alarm thorco
Medical assist 1100 block of N Orange