Wednesday schedule for the Bates County Fair

7:00 am - Chamber Breakfast

8:00 am - Junior Goat Weigh In
8:00 until noon - Open Division building exhibits check-in
8:00 am - Rabbit Show
8:00 am - Poultry show
10:00 am - Junior Goat Show
Noon -  Judging Open Division Building exhibits
3:00 pm - Sheep weigh in
5:00 pm - Baby & Toddler contest entry
6:00 pm - Sheep show
6:30 pm - Baby & Toddler contest

Bingo each night in the Bingo Pavilion beginning at 7pm

Carnival wrist bands sold for $15 between 6pm – 10pm

More Heavy Rain Forecasted During Overnight Hours Could Lead to More Road Closings; Use Extreme Caution‏

Southwest Missouri - More heavy rain is forecasted for southwest Missouri overnight into Wednesday, July 7-8, and Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be on alert to respond to flooded roads.

Drivers are urged to stay alert and monitor weather forecasts and flooding reports.  Also, drivers are urged to check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map for the latest road closings due to high water. 

During the day on Tuesday, July 7, many state routes in the Cassville, Reeds Spring and Branson areas were closed due to flash flooding because of torrential rains.  It is possible with more rain in the forecast that roads that were reopened late in the afternoon Tuesday may close again overnight.
The already saturated ground is causing water to runoff quickly filling low-lying areas.  In some cases, water is covering roads in areas where it normally doesn't.With this in mind, drivers are urged to use extreme caution if they are traveling Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. 
Driving Tips During Flooding Conditions:

• Never drive through moving or standing water. 
• Looks may be deceiving. With rapidly moving water in a flash flood, roads can be washed away just under the surface of the moving water.
• It also takes just a small amount of water to wash a vehicle off a road into a creek
• Never drive around barricades
• Monitor forecasts and check road conditions frequently

Nevada Police Department: Juveniles Taken Into Custody for Thefts From Cars

The Nevada Police Department reports that they have concluded an investigation into a series of reported thefts from parked cars resulting in the apprehension of three Juvenile males. At about 0225 hours on July 1st, Nevada Police patrol officers detected three young men out after curfew in the area of N. Ash and Atlantic Streets.

Police quickly determined that the youngsters had been searching the neighborhood for unlocked cars and upon locating them, stole small items that had been left unsecured in the vehicles. The three youngsters were interviewed by police in the company of Juvenile authorities and confessed to multiple thefts from cars after sneaking out of their homes. Police believe that this group is responsible for many thefts from unlocked vehicles during the recent summer months. Property such as jewelry, fishing equipment and other small personnel items were recovered by investigators.

The three youths were turned over to the Juvenile Officer for further disposition. Their names are not being released to the public.

Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.

For questions regarding crime prevention techniques or to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Nevada Police Department at the Administrative phone number of 417- 448 – 5100. To report criminal activities, call the police dispatch center at 417-448-2710 or us the Tip Hotline 417- 448 - 5117. In an emergency situation, do not hesitate to call 911.

Skid Steer Stolen in Cass County

Over the July 4th weekend, a 2014 Takeuchi TL12 skid steer track loader with a PIN of 201201096 was stolen from a jobsite at 205th and Y Highway south of Belton, Missouri.

The loader was last seen being driven westbound on 205th street from Y Highway at approximately 1:30 P.M. on July 5th followed by an unknown make or color work truck.

If you have any information on this please contact Corporal Steve Catron of the Cass County Sheriffs Department at 816-380-8340.

Obituary - William Walter Smith

William Walter Smith

William Walter Smith, 69, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Sunday, July 5, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Times will be posted when available.

William was born August 24, 1945 in Independence, Missouri, the son of William E. and Lavinia Smith, Sr. He grew up in Independence and graduated from high school in Independence. William worked as a rural mail carrier for Martin City, Missouri, for 33 years before retiring. He loved to BBQ, attend and watch all sports, and enjoyed vacations in Colorado.

William was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by two sons, Madison Smith, Kansas City, Missouri and Aaron Corsiglia (Kathleen), Denver, Colorado; one daughter, Ayla King (Jeremy), Liberty, Missouri; his companion, Kathy Cunningham, Harrisonville, Missouri, and 3 grandchildren, Lily, Stella, and Jaxon.

Attention Bear athletes- Free physicals later this month

Butler Bear athletes can get free physicals on Saturday July 25th at Bates County Memorial Hospital.

Boys 8-10 am, Girls 10-12 noon.

-our thanks to the Butler Bear Backers

Bates County Fair Happenings Tuesday 7-7-15

Here’s what’s happening today at the Bates County Fair:

• 4-H Evaluation Judging in the Fair Building
• 5:00 – entry check in for the parade, must be checked in to participate (fairgrounds)
• 5:30 – parade leaves Fairgrounds
• 6:00 – parade arrives Butler Square
• 6:30 – Bash begins at the Bates County Fairgrounds
• 6:30 – Crowning of Little Miss and Mr. Bates County
• 7:00 – Talent Show begins (after the coronation)
• 8:00 – Super Teen Contest in the cattle barn pavilion

Bingo each night in the Bingo Pavilion beginning at 7pm

Carnival wrist bands sold for $15 between 6pm – 10pm

Obituary - Darlene M. Schweer

Darlene M. Schweer

Darlene M. Schweer, 72, born December 3, 1942, the daughter of Charles E. and Mae E (DeWitt) McIntire, departed this life at Countryside Estates residential care facility in Appleton City, Missouri July 3, 2015. 

Darlene was married to Ernest Hearting on September 3, 1961 and four children were given to them: Debi, Eddie, Tina and Rick. Darlene later married Fred Schweer on November 9, 1996. They were blessed with 17 years together. 

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband Fred Schweer and eight brothers and sisters.
 
She is survived by daughter Debi Kidwiler (Mike); son Eddie Hearting (Delores); daughter Tina Gates (Cory) and Rick Hearting (Linda); grandchildren: Bobby Dennis (Crystal), Hunter Kidwiler, Brian Hearting (Frances), Lissa Hearting, Amanda Hearting and Rebecca Hearting; great grandchildren: Izabella and Emelia Dennis; sisters: Dessa Rice and Zella Jolliffe; brother Alvin McIntire (Yvonne); and many nieces and nephews.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.