Eating From The Garden Comes to Poplar Heights Farm

 Sign up now to participate in Eating From the Garden to be held at Poplar Heights Living History Farm in Bates County, Missouri. Fourth and Fifth graders will plant their own garden at the Farm, care for it, harvest the produce and eat what they have grown while getting hands on learning about plant science and nutrition.

 This unique class starts March 23 when young gardeners will plant sugar snap peas, radishes, potatoes and radishes. Fourteen classes stretch through October 19th. A nutritionist from the University of Missouri Extension will be at each class to introduce the gardeners to basic food safety, habits for healthy eating, understanding plant science and how gardens and people fit into the natural environment. 

    

  Gardeners will taste a variety of vegetables and fruits, cook their own snacks and learn the differences between eating as a pioneer settler and today's fast food climate. Classes are on Saturday mornings during the school year and Wednesday mornings during the summer and will last about 2 hours. Eating From the Garden participants will also have a special booth at

 Taste - The Flavors of Yesterday event, September 7, at Poplar Heights Farm to show off their garden.

  Gardeners will also be able to bring home plants they have started from seed if their family wants to start their own garden. A special gardening class for the adults, taught by a Missouri Master Gardener, will be held April 13 while the Eating From the Garden class is going on.

  The program is free to all participants who must in the third, fourth or fifth grade in school. Class size is limited.   Pre-registration and a commitment to complete the program is required. Registration forms and a complete schedule can be found on the Farm's website:www.poplarheightsfarm.org (click on Events); by emailing to: info@poplarheightsfarm.org; or telephone their office at 660-679-0764. Registration closes March 9th or when the class becomes full.

      Poplar Heights Living History Farm is located 7 miles northeast of  Butler, Missouri. The 640 acre historic property and nature conservancy is a program of the charitable foundation, Marais des Cygnes Society. Directions: Go east from Butler on H Highway, turn north onto UU Highway, go 2 miles to the end of the blacktop, turn east on road #5004 and go just over 1 mile.

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For Questions or more information:

Brian Phillips

Executive Director

660-424-9200

brian.phillips@poplarheightsfarm.org

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Reported grass fire out of control

  Butler Fire Department along with Rich Hill Fire Department is on scene of a reported grass fire that was out of control and getting close to a structure. This fire was located at County Rd. SE. 4286 5 miles south of 52 Highway East on N Highway ( Old Stump Town Road). As of 9:55 am the fire was under control. Fire Department is going to remain on scene for a little bit to make sure nothing flares up. Bates County Live will have the Official Fire Department Report when it is released.

Update on Runaway Teen

  The Runaway teen out of Rich Hill has been found safely. Around 5:45 pm this evening by Bates County Sheriff around the corner of Fulton and Atkinson in Butler. Bates County Live will post more information on this when more becomes available to us

NEWS RELEASE CITY OF BUTLER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT JIM HENRY, DIRECTOR

On February 14, 2013 at approximately 1:00 A.M., at least one of the outdoor warning sirens owned and operated by the City of Butler sounded for a short period of time.

Upon consulting with our communications system contractor, it was determined that a card in one of the computers malfunctioned, causing the siren to sound.

Repairs have been made, and we hope that this will solve the problem.

Butler Bears Annual Golf Tournament May 26th

The 4^th  Annual Butler  Bear Backer Charity Golf Tournament is set for Sunday May 26^th. The organization is reaching out now for team participation. The request to seriously consider supporting this tournament as its main focus, is to support the student athletes.

Things you can do, is to bring a team of friends to play. Team participation will be a donation of $300.00 per team of four, this price does not include carts. Sponsor a hole for $100.00 or Make a donation of a gift certificate or merchandise.

Mail your team sign up or holes sponsorship to the Bear Backer Golf Tournament in care of Citizens Bank P.O. Box 120 Butler or contact any committee member.

Bryan Tippie,  Brad Davis, Dave Strauch, Jarod McBrayer, Misti Kauffman or Tyler Green.

 

Welcome Douty’s Auto Service to Butler

  A new business will open on the 1-49 business loop , Monday February 18^th. Douty’s  Auto Service , owned and operated by Tray Douty. Douty’s Auto Service will open   for business at 5 North Orange  on Monday February 18^th .  Tray Douty is the son of Dale and Rhetta Douty of Butler. Douty’s  Auto Service  will be a full service mechanic business. The community welcomes you 

BATES COUNTY SHERIFF ALERT 2/14/2013

 Runaway juvenile white male 5 foot 160 pounds blue eyes red hair 16 years old. last seen 2/13 at 10 PM in the rural Rich Hill area. If seen contact the Bates County Sheriff Office. 660-679-3232

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Senior Night at Adrian High School

  On Friday February 15, 2013 Adrian High School will have Senior night. The Basketball game starts at 5 pm and is against Rich Hill Tigers also Adrian Project Prom will be selling pulled pork sandwich meals for $6.00. The meal will include Sandwich, Chips, Slaw, dessert and a drink. There will also be a 50/50 raffle also held by Adrian Project Prom. They will start serving food at 4:30 pm. Please come out and support Adrian Project Prom