Be on the lookout: Truck stolen from Foster

Yesterday, the Bates County Sheriff's Office took a report of a stolen vehicle from the Foster Elevator. It's a 1994 Dodge Ram that is black over grey and has a roll bar with off road lights and a diamond plate tool box in the bed. If anyone has information please contact the Bates County Sheriff’s Office at 660-679-3232.

Obituary - Connie Irene Knox

Connie Irene Knox, 97, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Meadow View Health & Rehab in Harrisonville. 

Services are pending and a complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

Get hunter education through MDC’s online format

All-online format may be completed by Missourians ages 16 and older.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians ages 16 and older they may obtain their hunter-education certification through an all-online format. The online option allows Missourians ages 16 and older to complete their certification at their convenience at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The all-online format is available at https://www.hunter-ed.com/missouri/.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, in-person hunter-education skills sessions are limited in quantity and capacity. Skills sessions are necessary for anyone ages 11-15 to complete their hunter-education certification.

“For the safety of the public, staff, and volunteers, our instructors have had to make some changes to the frequency and size of our in-person offerings,” explained MDC Hunter Education and Shooting Range Coordinator Justin McGuire. “If you’re age 16 and up and need your hunter education certification for this fall, I’d encourage you to take advantage of the all-online course if possible. This will make more spots available for kids ages 11-15 who are required to attend an in-person skills session to complete their certification.”

The cost of the online certification is $19.95, which is paid to the online provider, not MDC. The all-online option requires the passing of a final exam but has no skills portion.

MDC notes that, unless selected for a managed hunt, youth under the age of 16 are not required to have hunter education certification to hunt with a firearm as long as they hunt in the immediate presence of an adult age 18 or older who is hunter education certified or age exempt (during youth season) and properly licensed (during regular seasons). Find more information about hunter education and certification requirements at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z45.

MDC also reminds the public that anyone age 16 or older that does not have their hunter education certification can purchase, along with their permit, the Apprentice Hunter Authorization which allows them to hunt with a firearm in the immediate presence of an adult age 18 or older who is hunter education certified or age exempt and properly licensed. The Apprentice Authorization is good for one permit year and hunters may purchase them twice (two permit years). The cost of the Authorization is $10. Find more information at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZiX.

Learn more about MDC hunter education and certification requirements online at http://www.mdc.mo.gov/huntereducation.

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FLASHBACK: Some hospital history...

AT ONE TIME our local hospital was located on the west side Maple street, just south of Mill street and was known as the Butler Memorial Hospital. It served as the primary local hospital until 1960, when the new  Bates County Memorial Hospital on Nursery street was completed.

The facility was used for a variety of things post-hospital, including a nursing home and other extended care related businesses. The building has since been razed and a home now sits on the property. - Our thanks to Lena Ray

Healthcare Heroes: BCMH Laundry Department

Healthcare Heroes: BCMH Laundry Department
We're recognizing employees this week for Healthcare Environmental Services Week, September 13-19, 2020. This year, like many others, their workload has increased to include additional infection prevention measures. 

Say thanks to Bailee, Joe and Elizabeth for the important tasks they perform to protect our patients and staff. Pictured, from left: Baily Stout, Joe Hermann, Laundry Foreman, and Elizabeth Taylor.

Pantry Thrift Store looking for help

We are looking for one person to join our Pantry Thrift Store team. We work Tuesday thru Saturday, 9:30am-5:00pm. We work hard but have fun while we work. 

Duties include sorting, cleaning, pricing, significant lifting, customer service and other duties as needed. You will be on your feet most of the time.

Stop by Pantry Thrift Store in Butler Wed thru Sat, 10-5 to fill out an application.

Bates County Republican headquarters is up and running

Bates County Republican headquarters is up and running. Stop in for your candidate signs and information and sample ballots. We also have Trump signs big and small, as well as Trump flags & bumper stickers. T-shirts will be here soon as well!

Located at 202 N Orange St. in Butler. Open Monday - Friday from 11-2, evenings Tuesday and Thursday from 5-7pm and Saturdays from 10-2.

City of Butler is accepting applications for a full-time position of Utility Clerk

The City of Butler is accepting applications for a full-time position of Utility Clerk. The starting probationary wage is $11.OO per hour with a pay adjustment after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period. Employer paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance are provided. 

The position is covered by MO LAGERS retirement system. Successful candidates should have experience in clerical work, data processing, accounting, cash handling, answering phones and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Having a background in accounting or business would be a preference. 

Pre-employment and random post-employment drug testing are required. Interested applicants should send a resume and professional references to City of Butler, Missouri, ATTN: Barbara Scrogham, PO Box 420, Butler, MO 64730, or drop them off at City Hall, 22 West Ohio Street, Butler, MO 64730. The position is open until filled. The City of Butler is an Equal Opportunity Employer.