KANSAS CITY HOLIDAY EXPRESS SANTA TRAIN ARRIVES 4 PM THURSDAY DECEMBER 13TH IN DREXEL

  THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN’S HOLIDAY WILL ARRIVE IN DREXEL AT 4 PM THURSDAY DECEMBER 13^TH THIS SIX CAR TRAIN WILL CARRY SANTA CLAUS AND HIS ELVES TO VARIOUS SMALL TOWNS FROM EAST ST LOUIS TO BLUE SPRINGS ON THIS HOLIDAY EXPRESS TRAIN TOUR. THE SCHEDULED STOP THIS YEAR WILL BE A 4 PM IN DREXEL. THE TRAIN WILL STOP AT 1ST AND MAIN STREETS IN DREXEL.

  THE SANTA TRAIN IS LED BY KCS SOUTHERN BELLE BUSINESS TRAINS A SMILING TANK CAR AND A FLATCAR CARRYING SANTA’S SLEIGH, REINDEER AND A MINIATURE VILLAGE, THE SANTA  TRAIN INCLUDES A GINGER BREAD BOXCAR, THE ELVES WORKSHOP THE REINDEER STABLE AND A LITTLE RED CABOOSE, FESTIVE MUSIC AND LIGHTS COMPLETE THE PACKAGE. 

  THE EVENT WILL FEATURE HOLIDAY LOCAL VENDOR BOOTHS ON LOCATION FOR SHOPPING WHILE YOU WAIT TO TOUR THE SANTA TRAIN.. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A BOOTH ON LOCATION CALL THE DREXEL CITY HALL AT 816- 619-2323 TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE.

  THIS IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC AND NO TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN’S HOLIDAY EXPRESS SIX CAR SANTA TRAIN ARRIVES THURSDAY DECEMBER 13^TH IN DREXEL…. 4 PM SHARP.

COMPOSED BY FM-92 NEWS ROOM

TAXES DUE BY DECEMBER 31ST

  AS THE END OF THE YEAR IS QUICKLY APPROACHING AND IF YOU HAVEN’T PAID YOUR PERSONAL AND REAL ESTATE TAXES YET, THE BATES COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY. THEY WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 4:30 ON DECEMBER 31^ST FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE TO PAY IN PERSON. ALSO, IF YOU CHOOSE TO MAIL YOUR 

   PAYMENT, IT MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MIDNIGHT ON DECEMBER 31^ST.  HOWEVER, IN BUTLER YOU MUST HAVE YOUR LETTER IN EITHER THE LOBBY OR IN THE OUTSIDE BOX NO LATER THAN 5PM FOR IT TO HAVE THE DECEMBER 31^ST POSTMARK. ANYTHING THAT IS DROPPED OFF AFTER 5PM WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL THE NEXT DAY AND YOUR TAXES WILL HAVE A 7% PENALTY ADDED ON TO THE BILL.

  JUST MAKE SURE YOU EITHER STOP BY JIM PLATT’S OFFICE IN THE BATES COUNTY COURTHOUSE BY 4:30 ON DECEMBER 31^ST OR HAVE YOUR PAYMENT IN THE BOXES BEFORE 5PM TO MAKE YOUR YOU ARE NOT PENALIZED. 

COURTESY OF FM 92

Calhoun man dies in accident south of Ballard

  The Bates County EMS, Bates County Sheriff and The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Adrian Fire and Rescue all responded to a 1 vehicle accident 1 mile south of Ballard on Tuesday evening around 6pm... According to the police report. A 2008 Chevrolet driven by Harry F. House 41, of Calhoun Missouri failed to negotiate a curve and traveled off the right side of the road way and struck an embankment and over turned. Mr. House was not wearing a seat belt and was partially ejected from the vehicle. Mr. House was pronounced dead on the scene by Bates County Corner Gary Schowengerdt. The scene was investigated by TPR BJ Hamerle and TPR K A Schmutzler. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Adrian Tire.

Car Accident South on Ballard on BB

  We have a report of a 2 vehicle accident south of Ballard on BB highway. Please use caution when traveling in this area. We will report more about this when we receive the information

2012 BUTLER HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST

  THE BUTLER PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT’S WILL HOST THE 2012 HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST. THE CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS WHO USE CITY ELECTRICITY! YOU MUT REGISTER TO BE IN THE CONTEST AND EACH HOME MUST DISPLAY AT LEAST 500 LIGHTS TO QUALIFY.

   ALL ENTRY FORMS MUST BE IN BY 5 PM FRIDAY DECEMBER 7^TH . ENTRY FORMS MAY BE FOUND IN THE XCHANGER OR THE BUTLER CITY HALL OR AT THE NEWS XPRESS OFFICE… YOU MAY DROP OFF YOUR NAME , ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OR MAIL TO P.O. BOX 420 BUTLER.

  THERE WILL BE ONE-FIRST, 1-SECOND AND 1-THIRD PLACE PRIZE AWARDED FOR THE ENTIRE TOWN. THE FIRST PLACE WINNER WILL RECEIVE $100 DOLLARS OFF THEIR DECEMBER 15^TH TO JANUARY 15^TH LIGHT BILL. 2^ND PLACE WILL BE AWARDED $75.00 OFF THEIR ELECTRIC BILL AND 3^RD PLACE WILL RECEIVE $50.00 OF THEIR LIGHT BILL.  

  YOU MUST REGISTER BY 5 PM FRIDAY DECEMBER 7^TH. JUDGING WILL BE SATURDAY DECEMBER 15^TH . YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE WINNERS WILL BE POSTED IN THE NEWS XPRESS AND 92.1 KMOE RADIO STATION.

THANKS TO THE BUTLER PARK BOARD, THE CITY OF BUTLER, THE BUTLER XCHANGER AND THE NEWS XPRESS.

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Butler High School Senior's holding a Clothing Drive

  Ms. Alvis's Senior Bear Time is constructing a clothing drive for the Bates County foster parents association..Any clothes age appropriate between newborn and 21yrs of age can be dropped off at the Butler High School office. The clothing drive last from December 3rd Thru December 18th. All clothing must be in great shape no wholes or stains. Donations of tubs would also be greatly appreciated.

Courtesy of Fm 92

Chamber board meeting reminder

  The Adrian Chamber of Commerce board meeting will be this Thursday December 6th at Wimfields on Main. Located at 101 E Main St. Adrian. All member are welcome to attend

Hume News Christmas Celebration December 15th and December 16th

  The Hume Community Christmas celebration will be Saturday, December 15th from 4pm -5:30pm at the Hume High school Multi-purpose room. The Hume community choir will be preforming at 4pm and they will be followed by a visit from Santa Claus. Refreshments will be served.

  The Hume United Methodist Church will be presenting "The story of Christmas through song". December 16th at 7:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend and fellowship.

                                                Courtesy of Karen Irwin