Bates County Fair just around the corner...

Yes, the 2014 Bates County Fair is truly just around the corner...

And candidates are needed for Little Miss and Little Mr. Bates County. Contestants will need to be between the ages of 4 and 6 by July 1st.

Entry fee for each contestant is just $5.Winners will receive a $50 savings bond.

The deadline to register is June 27th at the Butler Chamber of Commerce office at 5 north Main street in Butler. Winners will be announced during the Bash on Tuesday July 8th. Good luck kids!

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Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report

On June 12th around 1:50pm The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 41 year old Melissa L. Hopper of Lees Summit, Missouri. She was arrested on 1.) Possession of a controlled substance - Marijuana less than 35 grams 2.) Possession of drug paraphernalia. She was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.

BCYAC Pool Pals Program is complete

Bates County citizens have given 91 children, as part of the BCYAC Pool Pals program, the opportunity to spend the summer at the Butler Aquatic Center. The community has been so generous to the children of Bates County. They have reached out to children to give them a fun and positive opportunity this summer.

This program, which started in 2006, matches donors with children who have physical, social and/or financial needs. Every year we get more children on the list. Most of the children on the list attend the Youth Center and they have to earn their pass. The rest are added to the list by the school and a variety of agencies.

There are always a lot of questions about how you get on the list and who develops it. The list incorporates children from a wide variety of backgrounds and needs. We have children who need the positive social interaction that the pool offers; others have health problems or needs for physical fitness; some have had traumatic events in their family this past year, while others are on the list because of financial needs. BCYAC does not develop the list but merely acts as the go between by finding the sponsors, contacting the families and then purchasing the passes. Each child is then asked to write a thank you note that is mailed to the sponsor.

BCYAC wishes to thank Haylea Craigmiles and her staff at the Butler Aquatic Center for making the passes, Meghann King at the Children’s Division for passing them out, KMAM/KMOE radio, Bates County Live, NewsExpress, and the following people for their generous donations: Adrian Bank, Butler Rotary Club, Butler Lion’s Club, Butler Optimist Club, Butler Saddle Club, Citizens Bank, Larry and Letitia Foster, Joan Hartley, Heiman Agri-Services, Bob and Kris Jenkins, Earl and Mary Kammerer, James and Eva Keeble, Dr. Corry Lanyon, Max Motors, Margaret McLaughlin, CDR Virgil and Jacqueline Morrison, Nora Spears, Osage Valley Electric, Ruby Padley, Rich Hill Truck and Equipment Co., Betty Robey, The Thrift Shop, Greg and Patti Walker, Medicalodge of Butler, Peru Homemakers Club, Security Bank of Rich Hill, and an anonymous donor.

Thank you again for making the 2014 Pool Pals season a success.

Poplar Heights Farm Summer Living History Festival this weekend.

VFW Flag Retirement‏

Adrian, Mo. VFW Post 1935 will conduct a Flag retirement ceremony Sat. June 14, 2014 at 8:00 AM at Lt. Charles Garrison Veteran's Memorial. Assisting will be Scouts from Troop 238. U.S. Flags that are no longer suitable to fly are retired in a dignified and respectful ceremony.

The public is invited to attend. As each flag is retired, we read the name of a deceased veteran. If anyone would like a name read, just let us know before the ceremony. The ceremony lasts about one hour, so bring a lawn chair. June 14 is Flag Day and your support is appreciated.

Silver alert issued for man suffering from onset of Alzheimer’s

A silver alert has been issued for Leroy Bryant, 80, missing
since 11 a.m. Thursday.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Leroy Bryant, 80, has been missing since 11 a.m. on Thursday after he walked away from the area of 5000 Haskell Avenue and didn’t return to his caretaker. A silver alert has been issued for him by the Kansas City, Kan. Police Department, which says he is suffering from the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

Bryant is 5 feet and 8 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds and has a bald head and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing red pants rolled up at the bottom, a baseball cap, tan shirt, black and white windbreaker and wire frame glasses. He arrived to the metro from Denver, Colorado two days ago, but is originally from KCK and is known to frequent the areas of 17th and Quindaro Blvd., 7th and Nebraska Ave. and 8th and Central Ave.
If anyone has seen or knows the whereabouts of Bryant, call 911 or the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-TIPS.

Stolen Vehicle From Belton May Be In Our Area

The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Belton Police Department is on the look out for a stolen 2014 Dodge Dart black in color with no license plates on it. The Vehicle was stolen earlier this evening from the Belton area.

The vehicle was last seen on Southbound I-49 just South of 58 Highway in Belton. The male driver of this vehicle is 5ft6 120lbs with green eyes. If you see this vehicle please contact your local law enforcement.