Adrian Football Banquet

The Adrian Football Banquet will be held next Friday, November 15, 2013 starting at 6:30 in the high school commons area. Please bring a dessert or snack.

MISSOURI MINIMUM WAGES GOING UP

 Starting January 1, 2014 the minimum wage is going up in the state of Missouri. The Missouri Department of Labor announced the minimum wage rate set for 2014 has been established at $7.50.

All businesses are required to pay at minimum, the $7.50 hourly rate, except retail and service businesses whose annual gross sales are less than $500,000. Per state law, the minimum wage rate is calculated once a year and may increase or decrease based on the cost of living as measured by the previous year’s Consumer Price Index. Missouri law does not allow the state’s minimum wage rate to be lower than the federal minimum wage rate.

Compensation for tipped employees must also total at least $7.50 per hour. Employers are required to pay tipped employees at least 50 percent of the minimum wage, or the amount necessary to bring the employee’s total compensation to a minimum of $7.50 per hour.

BATES COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LETTER TO THE PUBLIC

Edward Hannon the new Chief Executive Officer of Bates County Memorial Hospital released a public letter to the Residents of Bates County. 

Hannon accepted the role of CEO of Bates county Memorial Hospital in mid -September of 2013. 

Since then he has been spending much of his time reviewing the operations and programs of the Hospital and his overall assessment is that Bates County has a community Hospital that is a hidden treasure. 

Mr. Hannon commented that Bates County Memorial has a very dedicated and well trained medical staff with many of these Primary Care Physicians that have chosen to work and live in our community. CEO Hannon that our hospital has a very well trained nursing and technical staff, as well as dozens of support staff , to include Doctor’s that specialize in these  specific fields and others,  such as Orthopedic, Urology, Cardiology , Podiatry and Pain Management services at Bates County Memorial Hospital. 

For more than 50 years, Bates County Memorial Hospital has been here for your needs, constantly changing to meet our community’s health needs. 

The hospital has been making changes to the electronic medical record and billing systems. Bates County Memorial CEO Edward Hannon is taking an active role in monitoring the changes and believes that most of those billing system problems have now been identified and are being corrected.

 As Mr. Hannon CEO of Bates CMemorial Hospital looks to the future. There will no doubt continue to be challenges as the Affordable Care Act continues to be fully implemented, as well as other advancements and changes in healthcare. Two of Bates County Memorial staff members have become Certified Application Counselors to assist individuals interested in purchasing Health Insurance through the government’s website.  
The pledge of Bates County Memorial Hospital is to work diligently to provide high quality care to you and your family in a hospital that is safe and efficient. They will continue to bring well trained providers to our community and their hope is that you will continue to choose Bates County Memorial Hospital and their physicians as your source for healthcare. 

If you have any questions about Bates County Memorial Hospital or the services and physicians at the hospital feel free to use this phone number to contact the hospital 200-7000 or see them on the web at www.bcmhospital.com

RICH HILL MULTI-PURPOSE SAFE ROOM

Proposed Rich Hill Safe Room

 

The Rich Hill School Multi-Purpose Completion Committee has a challenge to raise funds to complete the construction of a tornado safe room and multi-purpose facility for the Rich Hill R-IV School District. The District has received a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a bond approved by voters of the district, and school reserve funds to help construct a dome-shaped tornado safe room. However, additional funds are needed to complete the room as a multipurpose facility that can be used and enjoyed by the approximately 400 students in the Rich Hills Schools.

The Committee feels that completing the safe room as a multipurpose facility will help build pride among Rich Hill’s youth and community. The Committee feels the project will translate into increased participation and enthusiasm for school and school-related activities.

The Multi-Purpose Completion Committee along with the Rich Hill community,  is dedicated to the process of making this happen, but they need the public’s support. The goal of the Committee for this project is one million dollars. The committee is reaching out to businesses, alumni, community members and individuals to meet this goal. The Rich Hill community is clearly excited and eager to see this project succeed. 

 Recognition Levels for donations have been set as follows: Platinum- above - $50,000; Gold - $25,000 to 49,999; Silver - $10,000 to 24,999; Bronze - $500.00 to $9,999. A December 1,2013 date is set for pledges or donations to be submitted for the project. The anticipated project completion date is November 2014.

 A website has been developed to provide information and to give updates on the fundraising progress. The website is www.RichHillSafeRoom.com.

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SENIOR CENTER CRAFT AND FLEA MARKET SALE

 The Butler Senior Center is hosting a Craft Sale and Flea Market on Saturday, November 16^th from 9am to 4 pm at the Senior Center located at 611 W. Mill Street. Tables are available for you to join in this event. Call (660) 679-5830.

BUTLER ANNUAL LADIES NIGHT OUT NOVEMBER 25TH

  Ladies Night Out will hit the Butler Square on Monday night November 25^th. Stores will be open late with in store specials and refreshments for those pre-holiday shoppers. Remember to visit the square for Ladies Night Out November 25^th selected stores will be open until 9 pm.

Poplar Heights Farm is pleased to announce the acquisition of the historic Atkeson Cabin

It's just 17 feet square, made of old logs with a curling split shingle roof. Heat and cooking come from a stone fireplace, light from the window or a candle. There are no furnishings. Yet, this small cabin was home to history - from the man who used it for his U.S. Congressional office to the books he wrote detailing the history of Bates and Cass Counties. Simply called the "Atkeson Cabin", it is the focus of a major restoration program being undertaken by the Marais des Cygnes Society. When this project is completed next spring, the Atkeson Cabin will have a new home at the edge of a pine grove at Poplar Heights Living History Farm in central Bates county, Missouri. "This is an important part of western Missouri's heritage and we are pleased we are able to rescue and preserve this historic cabin, said Brian Phillips, 

Executive Director of the Marias des Cygnes Society. "We are fortunate to have engaged the Patton House Moving Company, known for their work on historic properties, to move the cabin. Work has begun at Poplar Heights Farm on the foundation and we anticipate the cabin will be moved in November, weather permitting. Then we have much restoration work to accomplish before a dedication planned for next summer."
 
The Atkeson Cabin will be used as a focal point for teaching visitors about the history of Bates county and the man who did so much to preserve her history. Plans are also underway to begin literacy programs for elementary level students in the area which would focus on reading education utilizing historic figures from the area's past. Anyone with information on the family of W.O. Atkeson, the cabin or his literary works is urged to contact Phillips at info@poplarheightsfarm.org. Updates on the progress of the restoration will be posted on the website: www.poplarheightsfarm.org under "News"

William Oscar Atkeson 1854-1931 Author Newspaper Publisher Congressman Born on a farm in West Virginia, W.O. Atkeson went on to serve as a U.S. Congressman from Missouri. Along the way he graduated college, taught school, became a lawyer, owned several newspapers, wrote history books and novels, and served on several state commissions. He is most known, however, for his "History of Bates and Cass Counties". Written in a log cabin just south of Butler, Missouri, it has become the premier source for western Missouri history and genealogy.

Miami FCCLA Booster Club Trivia Night

Are you full of useless knowledge? Do you love showing off your smarts? Come out and prove it at Miami FCCLA Booster Club’s Trivia Night on Friday, November 15^th starting at 6:00, in the Miami School Cafeteria! Get your team together and come compete! Teams may be up to 10 people, $5 per player. There will be 10 categories with 10 questions each. The team that gets the most questions right will win! Walking tacos, dessert, and a drink will be available for $5. Come out and enjoy the friends, food, and fun!  Any questions call 660-267-3444 or email scrawford4@marykay.com