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Rich Hill man seriously injured in motorcycle crash in rural Bates County

On 4/6/20 around 12:15pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and Bates County EMS responded to a motorcycle accident on Route B just east of CR 10195 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2013 Harley Davidson driven by 38 year old Richard L. Davis of Rich Hill, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a MoDot sign, the bike began to overturn and  ejected Davis from the bike.

Mr. Davis sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was transported by air ambulance to Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri for treatment.

The bike was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by Douty's Tow of Butler, Missouri.

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Road Closure in rural Amoret

Bridge/ Culvert repair construction is underway on NE CR 2002 around 1 mile east of Dunlap's Corner near Amoret at this time.

Please find a alternate route around this area!

Attempted breakin in Butler

Sometime Friday night thieves attempted to gain entry to the Butler Community Food pantry at Ohio and Prospect streets in Butler. Thanks to special reinforcement to the door, entry was not successful but a considerable amount of damage was done in the process.

If anyone has information, please contact the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131.

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Gun owners beware: H.R. 5717

While we've been absorbed in non-stop impeachment hearings, political debates, and now COVID-19, congress has been quietly working on other projects, including new gun legislation. Bill H.R. 5717 includes a lot of new rules- some of which pertain to firearms you already own.

The bill is drawing the ire of many legitimate gun owners throughout the U.S., and a movement has  begun to stop it. Judge for yourself, the following links make for good reading:

Actual verbiage of H.R. 5717 https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr5717/text

An editorial view from American Grit https://www.americangrit.com/2020/03/29/hr5717-is-it-bad/ 

Fingers crossed: A note from the Hume Fair board

We are thinking positive and looking forward. The 78th Annual Hume Fair and Rodeo is scheduled for July 28 through August 1, 2020. Our parade theme this year is "Keeping the Small Town Dream Alive". We will be honoring the Late Bob King, who was so excited to be the parade marshal. Bob started the County Line 4-H Club 50 years ago this year. Our Rodeo contractor is none other than C.R. McKellips Rodeo, who always has excellent performances.. And we look forward to hearing Pastor Roger Beach and Josh Rushing On Wednesday night at the Hume Arena during the fair. We hope everyone practices social distancing, stays safe and stay inside as much as possible. Take care and God Bless! - submitted

Governor Parson: Notaries not required to be present

Governor Parson Signs Executive Order 20-08 Regarding Notary Public in Response to COVID-19

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – At today’s press briefing, Governor Mike Parson announced he has signed Executive Order 20-08 suspending a statutory requirement that a notary public must conduct the notarization of official documents while the signer appears personally in front of him or her.

As requested by Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, the Order allows for the use of audio-video technology to complete the personal appearance requirement, protecting the health and safety of both notaries public as well as Missourians who otherwise would have been required to have close contact with the notary.

“It’s important for us in state government to work together to remove barriers to keep Missourians moving forward during this time,” Governor Parson said. “We need to do everything we can to ensure Missourians can still safely enter into contracts, sign mortgages, and update wills and personal health care directives without placing themselves or their notary at risk.”

“I am grateful to Governor Parson for agreeing to suspend this requirement,” Secretary Ashcroft said. “In every way we can in state government, we must allow real estate, business, and personal transactions to continue without endangering the health of Missourians. This Executive Order is vital to protecting the safety of thousands of Notaries Public, who are often asked to visit homes and businesses to notarize documents. I appreciate the Governor always being willing to listen and act when necessary.”

The Executive Order invokes the provisions of sections 44.100 and 44.110, RSMo, which declared a state of emergency due to the spread of COVID-19.

It orders that the requirement of personal appearance before a notary public is suspended to the extent that any notarial act is authorized to be performed utilizing audio-video technology, provided certain conditions are met. The order is valid until May 15, 2020, unless extended.

Already-registered notaries must register as electronic notaries public. Details on registration and the personal appearance suspension will soon be available on the Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.mo.gov. Please email commissions@sos.mo.gov or call (573) 751-2783 with questions.