Obituary - Virginia "Ginger" Phillips

Virginia "Ginger" Claudette Phillips, 84, formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, Missouri. 

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with the family receiving friends from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Orient Cemetery.

A full obituary will be posted when it is available.

Cinco De Mayo Taco Dinner at the Bates County Elks Lodge

Cinco De Mayo Taco Dinner at the Bates County Elks Lodge. 

Curbside service, Friday, May 7th, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Two (2) tacos, beans and rice $6.00, extra tacos $1.50. Proceeds to the scholarships. 

Everyone welcome

Happy Nurses Week!

Happy Nurses Week to each of our amazing nurses at Bates County Memorial Hospital! Your compassion, optimism and kindness do not go unnoticed. Thank you for putting yourselves on the front line to care for our patients' health. We are so proud of you!

Share your deepest gratitude for the nurses at Bates County Memorial Hospital and Family Care Clinics in the comments below.

#nurse #yearofthenurse #nursesweek

Day of Prayer observed on the Butler square

A group of about 30 gathered at the gazebo on the Butler square today to take part in the National Day of Prayer sponsored by the Carpenter's Cup. The tradition has been observed for some 70 years as Presidents past and present, have called for prayer to overcome challenges our nation continues to face. More information can be found here https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/

Garage sales this weekend!

The Butler city wide garage sales are this weekend... all over town and on the square. Also a few in Rich Hill and other places, it'll be a great time to find bargains!

We have surplus Shoppers available with the Butler garage sale maps inside- you can pick one up at our office 17 N. Main St. in Butler.

Butler Center is having a Job fair today

Don’t forget! Butler Center is having a Job fair today, May 6th from 10:00AM- 3:00PM!

Bates County Commission is accepting bids

The Bates County Commission is accepting bids for aluminized and polypropylene tubes. This bid is for a one time buy.  Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 pm on Wednesday 26 May 2021 in the Bates County Commission office, 103 West Dakota, Room 5, Butler, Missouri.  Bids must include a total per line item and a grand total.  Must meet all MoDOT specifications. 

The Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. 

 

Metal Culverts:                                                            ADS Polypropylene Tubes: 

10 ea – 12” X 24’ Round                                             10 – 12” X 20’ 

10 ea – 12” X 30’ Round                                             10 – 15” X 20’ 

20 ea – 15” X 30’ Arch                                                  8 – 18” X 20’ 

  5 ea – 24” X 30’ Arch                                                  6 – 24” X 20’ 

  6 ea – 30” X 30’ Arch                                                  6 – 30” X 20’  

  2 ea – 36” X 30’ Arch                                                  4 – 36” X 20’  

 

Dimple Bands: 

  5 – 15” 

10 – 18” 

10 – 24” 

 

Any questions concerning the above descriptions should be directed to Bill Stephen at 660-679-6402. 

 

The Bates County Commission 

Weekend Forecast

Near to slightly below normal temperatures are expected Thursday and Friday with a mix of sun and clouds each day. Saturday, more widespread precipitation is expected, especially from late afternoon into the overnight hours. 

There is some potential for severe thunderstorms during this time frame as well and potential for heavy rain and flooding overnight Saturday into early Sunday morning. 

We'll have more details in future updates as the forecast is refined. Precipitation will linger in to Sunday with cool conditions expected for this time of year.