Power Outage In Butler

The stoplights at the intersection of Ft. Scott and Orange streets are not working at this time. The reason is thought to be an electrical problem but is not fully known. Please be advised that these intersections become a four way stop. Be courtious of all other vehicles. MODOT and the Butler Electric company have been notified and are in route. Bates County Live will kepp you updated with any information on this topic as soon as possible.  

EMBRIDGE RV AND OFFICE BUILDINGS UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN ARCHIE

The Plans are underway for construction off I-49 in Archie. This site will be the home for Embridge Pipe Line construction workers, allowing employees to park,  RV’s and Mobile Homes on the site.  There will also be ample parking and the construction of Embridge Pipe Line Office Buildings.

The Construction should be complete within a few months. We will provide more details as they develop.

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WHERE THERE IS SMOKE… THERE IS NOT ALWAYS FIRE! SEWER TESTING IN RICH HILL THIS MONTH

The City of Rich Hill will be conducting “ Sewer Smoke Testing “ on October 8^th and 10^th, For residents living North of Walnut Street and East of the Rich Hill Rail Road Tracks to the Rich Hill City Limits.

City Workers will drop smoke testers into the sewer to test for leaks or problems. If you see smoke and are unsure of the origin contact the Rich Hill City Hall. 417-395-2223.  

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Missouri Guard Maintains Emergency Readiness Despite Government Shutdown

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - As the federal government shut down, the Missouri National Guard assures the citizens of Missouri that it stands ready to fulfill its state and federal mission.

Missouri's adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Steve Danner, said the state's 11,500 Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen will remain mission-ready.

"Under all circumstances, including this government shutdown, the Missouri National Guard is prepared and able to respond to state emergency missions as ordered by Gov. Jay Nixon," Danner said.

The Guard has already begun limited operations and is conducting an orderly shutdown of non-excepted activities. Missouri Army and Air National Guard units are delaying their drills until after the shutdown, and will reschedule them at the commander's discretion.

The Missouri National Guard has a federal technician workforce of approximately 1,400. Approximately 70 percent will be furloughed, while 30 percent will be considered excepted and will work through the shutdown.

Currently, more than 450 Missouri National Guard Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen are deployed overseas and will not be affected by the government shutdown. Approximately 175 Soldiers and Airmen are currently preparing for overseas deployment. They will continue with their pre-deployment training and preparation.

Once a continuing resolution or budget is passed, the Missouri National Guard will resume normal operations.

Resources are available for any National Guard Families facing difficulties as a result of the shutdown at NationalGuard.mil. Click on "Government Shutdown," and click on "Resources list for support" on the bottom right of the page.

Vernon County Inmates Clean Up Church

Vernon County Inmates were taken to a Church in Moundville today to clean up after some repairs were made to the building. When jail staff asked for eight volunteers they received over 50 requests to go on the work detail! The eight that were selected said they were happy to be able to help clean up for a local Church.

State Releases September 2013 General Revenue Report

State Budget Director Linda Luebbering announced today that 2014 fiscal year-to-date net general revenue collections increased 2.7 percent compared to 2013, from $1.90 billion last year to $1.95 billion this year.


Net general revenue collections for September 2013 increased by 8.3 percent compared to those for September 2012, from $743.2 million to $804.6 million.

GROSS COLLECTIONS BY TAX TYPE

 

Individual income tax collections

• Increased 3.8 percent for the year, from $1.29 billion last year to $1.34 billion this year.
• Increased 5.4 percent for the month.

Sales and use tax collections

• Increased 5.1 percent for the year, from $471.0 million last year to $495.1 million this year.
• Increased 16.5 percent for the month.

Corporate income and corporate franchise tax collections

• Increased 28.4 percent for the year, from $105.0 million last year to $134.9 million this year.
• Increased 35.0 percent for the month.

 

All other collections

• Decreased 32.5 percent for the year, from $138.0 million last year to $93.2 million this year.
• Increased 12.7 percent for the month.

Refunds

• Increased 5.9 percent for the year, from $105.4 million last year to $111.6 million this year.
• Increased 94.1 percent for the month.

BUTLER CITY COUNCIL NEWS

In Butler City Council news, they’re trying to stay ahead of the

problems  and right now they’re looking at street improvements slated for next spring and summer. Right now, they’re looking at Nursery Street from the Fairgrounds to Business 49/71... Fulton Street from Nursery to Fort Scott…High Street from Nursery to Fort Scott…Pine Street from Business 49/71 to Mechanic, and from Prospect to the railroad. They’ll also be doing micro-seals on several streets as the weather permits next spring and summer.

In his memorandum for the meeting, Butler City Administrator Mark Arbuthnot, noted that Pine Street from Mechanic to the cemetery doesn’t require milling and overlay, and is included under streets to be micro sealed. Bids on the work to be done will be put out to bid in January.

Elizabeth Ogg, the new Bates County Economic Developer, was at the

Council meeting. We’ve told you in earlier newscasts that she will be

looking for ways to increase job opportunities in the county. She’s

already at work, and in fact has made progress with a business that

would relocate her in Bates County. She’ll be having public meetings

which we’ll announce to you as they come up.

The Butler Police Department will buy one more vehicle to make a total of three hey’re  putting into service…the Butler City Council approved a new Dodge Charger which will be picked up in St. Louis, and two others vehicles had been approved last August and have been ordered, so they’ll be along soon. They were purchased through Max Motors under the state bid price. It was time. Old age and high mileage was getting to some of the police cars, which must be ready 24 hours a day.

The City of Butler has closed the sale of the Industrial Park property to MC Power  Companies for the development of the Solar Farm. The payment of a bit over 75 Thousand dollars has been paid.

You Butler folks who have signed up for the city’s Textcaster  Service,

know  by now that the City will be flushing water hydrants twice,  later

this month.   Flushing can cause water to be colored, so put these dates

on your calendars…on Wednesday and Thursday, the 16th and 17th of thismonth, will be the first flushing, and Thursday and Friday the 24th and 25th will be the second time.

City Administrator Mark Arbuthnot said quite a number of you have

signed up for this free service, which will tell you in your email when

the City is doing something that you’ll want to know about. If you

haven’t signed up, call City Hall for where to go in your email to do it.

It’s called the “Tapecaster Service.”

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Confusion Over Who Can Get Flu Shots At The Bates County Health Center

It’s that time again---time to get your yearly flu shot!

Bates County Health Center will begin giving flu shots starting on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. No appointments required, open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Extended hours include remaining open until 7:00 p.m. the first Thursday of every month. Flu shots are available on a first come first served basis as long as vaccine is available.

With the changes to the federal VFC program last October, there is still some confusion about who can get a flu shot in our office. Those who can get a flu shot at the Health Center include:

*Children 18 and under that qualify (Medicaid covered, uninsured, American Indian/Alaska Native or underinsured) may receive a flu shot through the VFC program

*Individuals covered by Medicare Part B

*Anyone else at a cost of $25.00

This applies to flu shots ONLY.

Pregnant women must provide a written order from their physician in order to receive a flu shot.

Please call our office at 660-679-6108 for further clarification if needed.