Bates County School Closings

Miami R-1.... Adrian R-3.... Drexel R-4....All of these school's will be closed today Thursday December 20th 2012 due to weather.

MoDOT: Winter Weather Travel Advisory for Wed. into Thurs., Dec. 19-20

MoDOT: Winter Weather Travel Advisory for Wed. into

Thurs., Dec. 19-20

Weather Forecast: Wet pavement may begin to become slippery beginning around 4 a.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday morning when it's predicted the rain will begin changing over to snow. Snowfall predictions are indicating an inch of snow in counties north of the I-44 corridor, with a dusting south of I-44. Travel Conditions: Drivers should be prepared for suddenly changing road conditions early Thursday morning as the cold air from the north begins to push southward and rain changes to snow. Also, visibility may be reduced due to blowing snow due to high winds: 1. Use extra caution and DRIVE ACCORDING TO CONDITIONS. It's easier to accelerate than it is to stop on slippery pavement. 2. Watch for snow plows and be prepared to stay back at least 100 feet so they can work and to keep salt from hitting your vehicle. 3. Remember that bridge floors will freeze first and could become slippery unexpectedly as temperatures drop. Road Clearing: MoDOT crews will begin arriving in maintenance facilities throughout the Southwest District beginning at midnight Wednesday night. They are prepared to spread salt to treat slick areas. Crews will work round-the-clock spreading salt and other materials to keep the main roads driveable until the storm ends. Driving Tips for Traveling on Conditions: * Buckle up * Slow down * Avoid sudden stops and turns * Increase following distance * Make sure vehicle windows are cleared to ensure visibility * Keep plenty of fuel in the tank and carry an emergency kit * Use headlights * Keep at least 100 feet behind a truck plowing/salting the road Road Condition Information: * MoDOT Customer Service: 1-888-275-6636 * MoDOT web site: www.modot.org/southwest * Highway Patrol Road Conditions Hotline: 1-800-222-6400

Obituary - Medrith V. Hook

  Medrith V. Hook, 81, Belton, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 at the Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri. (No visitation).

CANDLE LIGHT SERVICE FOR THE SANDY HOOK CHILDREN FRIDAY DECEMBER 21ST 7 PM

  On Friday December 21st there will be a candle light service for the victims and family's of the Tragedy in Connecticut. Sandy Lanning  an employee at Bates County Memorial Hospital invites you and your family to join in and show your respect for the family's and community of Newtown, Connecticut. This event will take place at the Gazebo on the corner of the Butler Square at 7pm. You are asked to bring a candle and a lawn chair if you can't stand for more then 30min. The memorial will be a silent display of our heart felt sympathy for the victims and family's they left behind..



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ADCOCK INFANT SON NEEDS OUR HELP

  SHELBY CONNER ADCOCK, INFANT SON OF KEVIN AND SARAH ADCOCK AND BROTHER OF JUSTIN WAS BORN ON JULY 10^TH 2012 AND HAS BEEN IN OUT OF CHILDREN’S MERCY HOSPITAL SINCE HIS BIRTH.

 SHELBY WAS TO UNDER go YET ANOTHER SURGERY ON DECEMBER 17^TH. THE SURGERY WAS POSTPONED UNTIL HE CAN RECOVER FROM A RESPIRATORY VIRUS WHICH IS A DISEASE OF THE LUNGS. MEDICINE DOES NOT HELP THIS DISEASE AND WILL KEEP HIM IN CHILDREN’S MERCY HOSPital ANOTHER 2 WEEKS TO CONTROL THE VIRUS BEFORE ANOTHER SURGERY IS PLANNED.

 INFANT SHELBY CONNER ADCOCK IS THE GRANDSON OF LEROY AND LORRETTA WELCH, LIFE LONG RESIDENTS OF BATES COUNTY.

 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ASSIST WITH THE MOUNTING MEDICAL BILLS. YOU MAY DONATE TO THE SHELBY CONnER ADCOCK MEDICAL FUND AT THE COMMUNITY FIRST BANK OF BUTLER. ALL DONATIONS WILL HELP WITH MEDICAL EXPENSES AND WILL BE APPRECIATED BY THE FAMILY.

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Butler Post Office Closed for Holidays

  The Butler Post Office will be close at noon on December 24th and  be closed all day December 25th. They will be open regular hours on Monday December 31st. and also will be closed january 1st



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BARGAIN FOR U / ADRIAN CLOSES ITS DOORS BY END OF YEAR

  THE BARGAIN FOR U STORE IN ADRIAN WILL BE CLOSING THEIR DOORS BY THE END OF THE YEAR… STOP BY THIS WEEK FOR SPECIAL SALES AND GET ALL THE BARGAINS BEFORE THE STORE CLOSES…. THIS FLEA MARKET STOCKS BOOKS, KNICK KNACKS, GLASSWARE, JEWELRY, BOOK SHELVES , T.V AND MUCH MORE…” BARGAINS FOR U” …… THANKS  YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE THE PAST YEARS . THE STORE IS  LOCATED JUST OFF THE OVERPASS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ROAD… BARGAINS FOR U ADRIAN.



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Obituary - Vernie E. Dickinson

  Funeral services for Vernie E. Dickinson will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating and Arnold Edmondson assisting. Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. Friday evening at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Heartland Hospice.

  LaVerne E. "Vernie" Dickinson, age 81 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at her home in Butler. She was born March 28, 1931 to Ernest Marvin and Bessie Myrtle Vannanton Dade in Sprague, Missouri.

Vernie is survived by three sons, Denny Rich and wife Donna of Butler, Missouri, Douglas Rich of Dickinson, North Dakota and Derrick Dickinson of Hebron, North Dakota; three daughters, Debby Appleberry and husband Loren of Butler, Missouri, Donnine Edmondson and husband Arnold of Warren, Ohio and Phyllis McBrayer and husband Everett of Butler, Missouri; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; four brothers, Clifford, Cecil, Bobby and Billy Dade; four sisters,Ruby Bridges , Betty Garren Bridges, Tudy Jeffrey and Juanita Bridges; two grandsons, Shaun Rich, Nathan Eli Edmondson and a great-grandson, Derrick Dickinson.