From the desk of Bates County Coroner Greg Mullinax

Wednesday Night (8/5/2020) at approximately 9PM I was called to the apartments at 400 S. Delaware St. in Butler. Family members had been unable to reach a relative who resided there. 

Becoming concerned they contacted the complex supervisor who requested maintenance personnel check on the resident.

The 54 year-old gentleman had passed away in his apartment. My investigation determined the death was due to natural causes. I appreciate the professional cooperation of the complex management with Butler Police and myself.

Greg D. Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

Bates County Memorial Hospital Blood Drive on Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Bates County Memorial Hospital will host a Blood Drive with Community Blood Center on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. The drive will be located in the BCMH Education Center on the east end of the hospital. Donors are asked to enter the drive at the Education Center.

Appointments are preferred for the drive, but walk-ins will be permitted if capacity permits. Donating blood is safe and it only takes one hour. We are taking extra precautions to help prevent the person-to-person spread of COVID-19. CBC staff are also practicing health self-assessments prior to presenting at work and wearing masks throughout their workday. 

As always, people are not eligible to donate if they are experiencing a cold, sore throat, respiratory infection or flu-like symptoms. Sign up for the drive online. 

Visit https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/sponsor_code and click enter the code KCBS.

On the day of the Blood Drive, donors should eat, be well hydrated and bring a donor ID, donor ID, or a photo ID.

If you would like help making an appointment for this blood drive, contact a Community Blood Center Representative at 1-877-468-6844. For medical eligibility questions, call 1-800-688-0900.

Hucksters Day on the Butler Square October 3rd

Hey Everyone..... the decision has been made!! HUCKSTER’S DAY will be October 3rd on the Butler square. 

AND NEW THIS YEAR....Chili Cook Off and a Car Show have been added. FUN! FUN! 

An entry form will be here soon. Or contact Barbara at the office 660-464-1339

From the desk of Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson

I wanted to say Thank you to all those that voted for me on Tuesday. Even though I had no opposition it’s important to me to recognize that you still took the time to check the box beside my name. I will continue to work hard for the Citizens of Bates County and will continue to lead the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office with integrity and dignity as that is what I believe the Citizens expect.

I also have wanted to share with you why I think Voting for an unopposed candidate is still important. It’s sends a message to the candidate that the community supports how they are doing their job. 

A vote for an unopposed incumbent also tells his/her staff that they are appreciated and that the citizens approve of the job they are performing. 

A vote for an unopposed incumbent is a positive vote for his/her office. This is extremely important in these trying times especially in law enforcement. I am reminded everyday that the Office of Sheriff can only be Great because the hard work from ALL of its staff.

Courtesy of Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson

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Obituary - Robert "Rob" Dale Gibson, Jr., 54

Robert "Rob" Dale Gibson, Jr., 54, of Butler, Missouri (formerly of Harrisonville) passed away on August 5, 2020 at his home. 

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11th at Atkinson Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

Good news: Road work scheduled in Bates County

Just as you're ready to schedule new tires and a front end alignment, MODOT has announced repairs will begin asap. Partial overlays are planned for route J (200 tons), FF (1800 tons) and F (400 tons). 

Work will begin on route F this week and completion of all work should be done by the end of August, weather permitting.

Yay!

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