When being trivial can be fun...

From the Extension trivia night held last weekend:

The Bates County Extension Council hosted the 2nd annual Kickin' Chicken and Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday, March 7, at the Adrian Optimist building. It was a packed house that enjoyed fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls, and dessert. Twenty-three teams participated in the trivia night competition, as well as playing bingo, heads or tails, and rock, paper, scissors games. The night finished off with announcing silent auction winners and a live auction. Thanks to everyone that came out in support of Bates County 4-H! #MUWCR #BatesCo4H #GoGreen #headhearthandshealth #whatacounty 

FLASHBACK: See you at Sky Vue

How many a weekend night was spent in years past. This ad indicates that two popular movies will be shown in Butler in May of 1967.

Appleton City ponders 4 day school week

An informational forum about the proposed 4-day school week calendar will be held in the Appleton City High School gym on Monday, March 23, 2020 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The forum will begin with information presented about the proposed calendar followed by question & answer only.

Drexel FFA Chapter spotlight

This months Drexel FFA Chapter Officer spotlight is Haley Kurian! Haley has served as Chapter Treasurer, Chapter Chaplin, and is currently serving as Chapter Reporter. Her SAE includes working at Sullivan’s Greenhouse where she assists with growing plants, organizing houses, and also cleaning the greenhouses. She has competed in many CDEs and LDEs including FFA Knowledge, Creed Speaking, Ag Issues, Dairy Foods, and is currently competing in Floriculture. Haley made it to State for Dairy Foods last year! Her future plans are to attend College to major in Marine Biology. Her favorite FFA memory is when everyone played Just Dance in the hotel room super late at state convention.

New NHS inductees at Miami R-1

Congratulations to Miami High School's two newest members of National Honor Society-Danny Embrey and Chloe Wolford. They were inducted into the Miami Chapter during ceremonies Thursday evening.

Obituary - Joyce Eileen Cummings

Joyce Eileen Cummings, age 71, Prescott, Kansas passed away on Saturday March 14, 2020 at her home.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. 

Contributions are suggested to Avalon Hospice, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, Box J, Mound City, KS 66056. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Anyone missing a dog in Butler?

This adorable little pup was found roaming around town. Does anyone recognize her? Contact the Butler Police department 660-679-6131, if you do so.

UPDATE: Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Resumes Standard Operations

Clinton, Mo. – (March 14, 2020) – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the Henry County Health Center reported that a Henry County resident may potentially have the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This patient was hospitalized at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) prior to being transferred to another facility, where the patient was tested for COVID-19. The patient is still at the other location and the specimen has been forwarded to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) laboratory for analysis.

The hospital was temporarily on diversion so staff that may have been in contact with the patient could be screened, but standard operations have resumed. In accordance with CDC guidelines, and under the direction of DHSS, all staff that had contact with the patient have been placed on a 14-day quarantine.

In addition, all other CDC protocols for infectious disease have been implemented and GVMH is working closely with the CDC, DHSS and Henry County Health Department to prevent the risk and spread of COVID-19, as are all hospitals across the country.

Patients may keep their scheduled appointments, if they are not showing signs or symptoms of a respiratory illness. If they have signs or symptoms, GVMH recommends they contact their primary care provider by phone or through the myGVMH patient portal for guidance on care.

To take extra precaution, GVMH is limiting visitation. If someone is not seeking treatment or assisting someone that needs treatment, GVMH requests that they do not visit its facilities at this time.

“Our top priority is the safety of our patients, employees and communities,” said Craig Thompson, chief executive officer at GVMH. “During this unprecedented time, you can be certain that we are monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and are working diligently to maintain our standard of care and protect our families, friends and neighbors.”

For more information on COVID-19, DHSS has implemented a statewide public hotline. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be reached at 877-435-8411