Day 21 :The search for Hellen Cook continues.

 A dog team is returning today Saturday (weather pending) to continue searching the woods surrounding the pond.
· Yesterday and today, a mule team searched a wider swath of woods in the Warsaw area – covering area not yet searched by any other search parties. Nothing was found.
· Taskforce 5, a professional search and rescue team, volunteered their services to Benton County Sheriff’s Department. Benton County Sheriff is reviewing all of their prior search information, and will be scheduling a date for their assistance once they have a coordinated plan. The family hopes this will occur next week.
· Benton County Sheriff is completing a formal request to drain the pond in Warsaw where Hellen Cook’s effects were found. The Army Corps of Engineers had planned to drain this pond within the year anyway, so considering the pond is such a place of interest, Benton County Sheriff is requesting to move the date up in order to rule out Cook’s presence in the pond.
· Several volunteers are continuing searches in the Warsaw Area – moving out from the pond where Hellen Cook’s effects were found.
· The facebook campaign remains strong with all 50 states showing numerous hits on Hellen Cook’s pictures. The map is turning yellow meaning each state has more than 100 hits. Visit www.facebook.com/findHellenCook to monitor the progress.
· The family has secured a booth at the Missouri State Fair to pass out Hellen Cook fliers. The family is teaming with the Alzheimer’s Association who will be passing out Alzheimer’s information to assist others who are affected by this cruel and deadly disease.
· Hellen’s Heroes, the volunteers helping in Hellen Cook’s search efforts, have signed up for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 6. The url to go directly to Hellen's Heroes team page is http://act.alz.org/goto/HellensHeroes from this link you may make a donation or join the team.
The family asks that everyone please share her picture and plight. More information may be found on the family’s community facebook page atwww.facebook.com/FindHellenCook.

Anyone who may have seen this woman or with information is asked to call Benton County authorities at 660-438-9555.

Missing since Saturday 7-13-13

Last seen:

· Warsaw, Mo on Highway 7
· Wearing jean shorts, light-colored shirt
· Was carrying a stick and boots
Age 72

4 feet, 10 inches

100 pounds

Brown hair

Hazel eyes

If you see a tiny, petite woman who appears disoriented, please call 911 immediately.

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Power Outages

The Storms have caused several outages scattered across our service area. Crews are working on the issues and will restore power as quickly as possible. If you are without power, please call 800-889-6832 to report your outage.

REMINDER: CUSTOM CREATIONS GRAND OPENING TODAY

Custom Creations, located at 301B North Orange Street in Butler, by Harvest Hill and their partner Rusty Bucket Antiques and More will be having its Grand Opening on Saturday August 3^rd from 9AM to Noon. During Custom Creations’ Grand Opening, if you wear something that Custom Creations has created for you in the past and receive a discount on your next order.

Custom Creations can help with promotional items. Custom Creations can either screen print or embroidery on just about anything, including t-shirts, polos, hates, coats, jackets, and duffle bags. They also create signs and banners on durable material, made to withstand the outdoor elements.

Custom Creations’ Grand Opening is Saturday August 3^rd from 9AM to Noon at 301B North Orange Street in Butler. For more information about Custom Creations call 660-464-0959.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Effective For Bates County

The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 460 in effect until 2 am CDT Saturday for the following areas

In Kansas this watch includes 2 counties

In east central Kansas

Linn KS Miami

In Missouri this watch includes 1 County

In west central Missouri

Bates

This includes the cities of... Butler... Mound City and Paola.

Fundraiser Yard Sale For Bates County Youth

Power Outage In Butler

Many people in Butler are without power at this hour. The power went out around 4:15pm and crews are working hard to get this fixed. The cause of the power outage was caused the number 3 circuit shutting off it has been reset and everyone should have power at this time. Bates County Live will update this story when and if more information is available.

Update On Hellen Cook Search

In honor of Hellen Cook, her love of walking, and to end Alzheimer's... a Hellen's Heroes Team has been created for The Walk to End Alzheimer's. Please join us in the walk on October 6th in Kansas City, MO and help to continue spreading the word to bring Hellen home. Sign up at alzwalkkc.org. Search for and join Hellen's Heroes team.
www.facebook.com/findhellencook

Chidren Health And Safety Fair