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City of Rich Hill is asking that the citizens conserve water starting at noon today until further notice

The City of Rich Hill is asking that the citizens conserve water starting at noon today until further notice. There is a pipe replacement project at the water plant that will be completed tomorrow.

Per Ordinance 1768:

1. Stage One (voluntary) - Request voluntary conservation and compliance with the following restrictions:
a. Sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, patios or other paved areas shall not be washed.
b. Swimming pools shall not be filled or refilled with water provided by the City.
c. Water shall not be used for recreational purposes such as waterslides or yard play.
d. Cars, other motor vehicles, trailers or boats shall not be commercially washed, except from a bucket.
e. Water shall not be used for dust control.
f. Flushing of mains by Water Department personnel shall not be done, except to alleviate individual water quality problems.
g. Commercial and industrial Users shall conserve water as much as possible.

After initiation of Stage One, if weather conditions, expected trends in demand or other factors indicate that the threat of a shortage will continue, the additional provisions of Stage Two shall be implemented.

Bates County Fair Queen Candidate Rachel Elaine Dugan

Rachel Elaine Dugan is the 18 years old Daughter of Ross and Alisia Dugan. She is a 2024 graduate from Butler high school. In high school Rachel was involved in Volleyball , Softball, Senior Class Secretary/Treasurer, FCCLA,Spanish club held office secretary three years, a Member of National Honors Society, active FFA member all four years of high school holding office of treasurer her senior year. In FFA Rachel competed in many contest teams and this spring got her State Degree. Rachel also works at Bates County Vet Clinic. 

She has grown a love for agriculture and a love for animals over the years. With the fair she loves to show support to the fair because the fair brings the community together and supports the youth of the community. She hopes everyone can come visit all the exhibits and have fun supporting the youth at the fair. 

To continue Rachel's love for Agriculture she plans to attend Fort Scott Community college to study Agriculture in the fall. Rachel is selling raffle tickets for $1 a piece. Prizes for the raffle will be as follows 1st Prize-$500 Gift Card To Woodward Meat, 2nd Prize-$300 Gift Card to Hertzog Meat Co., 3rd Prize-$100 Gift Card to Mc Bee's, 4th Prize-$100. 

Money raised by the candidates go towards to improving the future fairs and the fairgrounds. Drawing will be held during the fair. You do not need to be present for the drawing. 

If you would like to purchase tickets contact Alisia Dugan at 660-200-5697 or Rachel Dugan at 660-424-9123. Thank you in advance for all your support!

Harrisonville Police Department seeking public assistance in locating missing juvenile

The Harrisonville Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating missing juvenile Alexis Bedford. Alexis is 14 years old and has black hair and brown eyes. 

Alexis was last seen leaving her home in Harrisonville on 6/10/2024 around 9:00 PM. Alexis was last seen wearing a light gray sweater, black leggings, and red Grinch slippers.

Anyone with information on Alexis' location is asked to contact the Harrisonville Police Department at 816-380-8940 or their local law enforcement agency. Thank you for your help!

UPDATE: Alexis has been found and is safe. Thank you to the citizens who helped locate her and to the Peculiar - MO Police Department for your assistance.

Obituary - Edward L. Hawkins

Edward “Eddie” Lee Hawkins, 66, passed away in his home in rural Henry County on June 5, 2024.

Eddie was born to Ernest Edward and Nellie Fern “Kosfeld” Hawkins on October 9, 1957, in Marshall, Missouri. Eddie loved to tell fishing stories. Most of the stories he told were of his daughters Deanna and Angel, and of his grandbabies. Both Deanna and Angel remember him teaching them to drive as a child, and how to drive a stick shift. 

Deanna remembers him teaching her to skin and clean fish. And she enjoyed going hunting with him. He loved a simple life and enjoyed watching old westerns. He enjoyed interacting with his neighbors and chatting with his old friends in Marshall and Slater area.

Survived by daughters, Deanna (Chris) Gonzalez, and Angel (Charlie) Wise; grandchildren, Chase, Lee, Aubrey and Oliver; sister, Melinda (Charlie) Welch; as well as several other family and friends.

Preceded by his parents, Ernest Hawkins and Nellie Arndt; and sister, Jamie Barnett. The family are planning a private service and spreading his cremains soon.

Obituary - Harvey “Julius” Grasher, Jr.

Harvey “Julius” Grasher, Jr., of Urich, Missouri, died on June 6, 2024, at age 97.

He was born March 7, 1927, in the family home near Hartwell, Missouri, to Harvey and Wilhemina (Minnie) Voss Grasher. Immediately after his 18th birthday, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he joined fellow Americans serving in World War II.

After the war, he returned home to marry the girl he left behind, Anne Mills of Garden City, Missouri. Julius and Anne were married on Feb. 12, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri. After trying the “city” life for a year, they returned to the rural area of Urich.

Julius was a life-long farmer, raising cattle and row crops until his health prevented his physical participation. From then until his death, he managed the farm from his recliner. He drove or was driven to the fields to check crops and enjoyed riding in the combine during each and every growing season.

Julius was a true outdoorsman. For many years, he and his father operated Grasher Lake, one of the first duck hunting lakes in the area. He enjoyed hunting ducks, geese, squirrel and deer on the land he owned. His greatest outdoor love was trapping. He spent many winters walking around local lakes, running his trap lines. His anticipation for what the next trap held never dimmed.

Julius is survived by his daughters, Linda (Jim) Kelsay, Shirley Deroush, Bonnie (Steve) Taomae, and Marilyn (John) Jarnevic, all of Urich, Missouri; 8 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Anne, and one great-granddaughter.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to: Ducks Unlimited, in memory of H. Julius Grasher Jr. And be left in the care of Consalus Funeral Home, 209 S. 2ND Street, Clinton, MO. 64735.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 12th at 9:30 a.m. with the funeral to follow at 10:00 a.m. at the Consalus Funeral Home in Clinton.

Bring your lawn chair and meet the candidates!!

Bates County Republican Women are hosting an Ice Cream Social Meet the Candidates Forum. All candidates for local, county, state and federal positions are welcome to speak. Please contact Shelly Harrison at 816 803 4458 for details. Thank you!

Bates County Fair Princess Candidate Rylee Carpenter

BATES COUNTY FAIR PRINCESS CANDIDATE: 

Rylee Lynn Carpenter is the 15 year old daughter of Kristal Carpenter of Butler. This fall Rylee will be starting her Sophomore year at Butler High School. Inside of school she is involved in Interact, FCCLA & Reporter of the Butler FFA. 

Outside of school she is involved in showing her heifer (Delta) and working at Steiners. In her free time she enjoys working with her Heifer,spending time with family, friends and her dog River. 

This summer she plans to continue working with her heifer and working at Steiners. This will be her second year showing and has began to develop a passion for the bates county fair. She hopes that she can play a big role in the Bates County Fair over the next several years. 

Rylee will be selling raffle tickets for $1 a piece. Prizes for the Raffle will be as follows 1st prize-$500 gift card to Woodward Meat, 2nd prize-$300 gift card to Hertzog Meat Co, 3rd prize-$200 gift card to McBee’s, 4th prize-$100 CASH. 

You do not have to be present to win. Drawing will be held on July 12,2024 after the Junior Livestock Sale.

For tickets please call.. 660-227-1409