Appleton City First Graders Visit Poplar Heights Living History Farm

The Appleton City 1st graders joined us at Poplar Heights Living Historic Farm for Living History Day. They shelled corn then made cornbread which they ate at lunch. They went to the Atkeson Log Cabin for a pioneer story, a coloring page, learning about wool and making a sheep. Then on to doing laundry, dipping candles, making sheets of paper, learning all about old time food preservation with a taste of porridge, smells of different herbs, preserving meat and eggs and how to make sausage with real, touchable casings! 

A hay ride took them to visit and feed the Scottish Highland Cattle and then back to learn about and paint sunflowers. 

Each planted a sunflower seed at the Sunflower House. At lunch we all roasted marshmallows and took a nature walk around the pond - yes, there was a snake. Kids bring your parents to our Summer Festival June 13&14 to see how your Sunflower House has grown. We had a great time - thanks AC for joining us.

Vernon County Sheriffs Office looking for wanted person: theft from vehicles‏

Gabriel Goss

The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted subject after a search warrant was served on the 800 block of South Cedar in Nevada early Tuesday morning. According to a press release from the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, an arrest warrant for Gabriel Goss, 34 of Nevada, had already been issued following an investigation of theft from an auto in rural Vernon County involving an Apple iPad that was recovered by the Nevada Police Department.

According to the press release, Investigators with the Sheriff’s Office served the search warrant Tuesday in an attempt to locate Goss and recovered what is believed to be methamphetamine's, drug paraphernalia, as well as items stolen from vehicles from around the county including the City of Nevada. Detectives with the Nevada Police Department were contacted and stolen items from within Nevada City limits were turned over to them for investigation. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said investigators from both agencies had been working together on cases of thefts from auto. The Sheriff said he expects additional charges to be filed from both agencies. Goss is currently at large and is wanted by the Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information to the whereabouts of Goss is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 417-667-6042.

BCYAC Pool Pals Program Needs Your Help

The Butler Pool will open Saturday May 23rd for the 2015 swimming season. There are many children that will not have the opportunity to enjoy the exercise and relief from the summer heat, as well as have fun.

The Bates County Youth Advocacy Council is in its 10th year of making sure children in our area will all be able to enjoy the Butler Aquatic Center.

Sometimes the question arises, why should I donate to the Pool Pal Program, they aren’t my children. If it takes a village to raise a child then perhaps it’s your opportunity to do something for a child that would otherwise not be able to enjoy fun that other children sometimes take for granted.

Donations in any amount will be appreciated from $5.00 to sponsoring an entire family. The Pool Pal Program combines donations to insure that many children will benefit.

If you are interested in donating money to the Pool Pals Program, mail your donations to:
B.C.Y.A.C
PO Box 466
Butler Missouri 64730

Papinville Historical Association Bake Sale

The Papinville Historical Association is having a bake sale Saturday May 9th at the Food Fair in Rich Hill from 8-?.

Come get your mothers day goodies and buy a chance for a Dick and Jane quilt. 

The quilt will be given away at the picnic in the fall in Papinville.

REMINDER: Half price drinks and slushes ALL DAY at Butler Sonic

The Butler Sonic will have 1/2 priced drinks and slushes all day on Tuesday May 5th.

Happy Cinco De Mayo!!!

Walking with Cameron 5K Color run/walk in Hume

Cameron Osburn

The Hume 4H is having a 5K color run/walk for 5 year old Cameron Osburn who was diagnosed with type one diabetes in September of 2014! It's a challenge everyday to maintain your blood sugar and Cameron has been a champ at doing this! One thing that will really help him out is getting an insulin pump! So our goal at this 5k is raise enough or close enough money for his pump!!

The 5k Color Run will start at 6:00 P.M. on May 15 at the Hume Park, following the walk we will be having Hot dog's and a movie in the park!

Everyone is invited to attend and help out and get this pump for Cameron!!! 

Bates County Sheriffs Office: RAD Classes

Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson, will be hosting a R.A.D. class for female residents of Bates County. R.A.D. is the largest self-defense training program in the country. The class will be taught by a Certified R.A.D. Instructor. The Rape Aggression and Defense class will teach realistic self-defense tactics and techniques to women regardless of their level of physical condition. R.A.D. is not a martial arts program, nor does it require students to be athletes to succeed. 

Students of all levels of ability, age, experience and strength will be provided with techniques and information that can be used for their self-defense in physical and non-physical options.


The class will be held on May 23rd and 24th. This is a two day class that will start at 9 a.m. and end around 1 p.m. on each day. Participants will be required to attend both days of class. Each participant will receive a manual for reference and practice. Once you complete the program, your manual that will be signed by the Instructor will be your ticket for free lifetime return and practice with any R.A.D. Instructor in the U.S.

You will need to wear work-out type clothing that does not have any buttons or zippers on it. You will also need to remove any jewelry. The class is for any female resident of Bates County who is 13 years of age or older. Anyone who is under the age of 18 will have to bring a parent or guardian on the first day of class to sign a waiver.

The class is free for Bates County residents only. The size of the class is limited to 20 participants. This is a highly sought after class. If you sign up for the class and do not show up without giving a 48 hour notice that you can't attend, you will not be permitted to attend any future classes. If you want to sign up for the class, please contact Jami Page at 660-679-3232

Butler Bears Track Team XRC Champs

Last night the Butler Bears traveled to Barstow for our Conference track meet. It was a perfect day for track and field. With sickness and injury hitting us very hard yesterday I had to ask that the youngers step up in big big roles. Every person that competed last night did just that. As we waited huddled up at mid field the boys finally got the result we have been working for for a long time. Your Butler boys placed an overall 1st place with team total of 162.5 points. This was a great opportunity for all involved and contribute to not only themselves but work together for a true goal of TEAM standings. The XRC places the top 8 in each event. Here are the athletes who helped their team earn these points:

 100m Dash - Kaleb Kauffman - 2nd place

                    Ben Holt - 5th place

200m Dash - Tanner Diehl - 2nd place

                    Kaleb Kauffman - 3rd place

400m Dash - Tanner Diehl - 2nd place

                    Nathan Baker - 8th place