Thursday, November 17, 2011

From the desk of Ron Nissen, Emergency Management Director

On November 4, Bates County experienced a low level earthquake. The Office of Bates County Emergency Management has been asked if the county has emergency plans for this type of incident. There are plans in place.

The Missouri State Emergency Management Agency web site suggests the following preparedness tips that may help a person survive and earthquake:

If indoors- take cover under sturdy furniture or against an inside wall. “Drop, Cover and Hold On” until the shaking stops. This means DROP down to the floor, take COVER and protect your head and neck with your arms, and HOLD ON to the sturdy piece of furniture you are under until the shaking stops.

If outdoors- stay there. Move away from building, streetlights and utility wires.

In a high-rise building- take cover under sturdy furniture away from windows and outside walls. Stay in the building on the same floor. An evacuation may not be necessary. Wait for instructions from safety personnel. Do not use elevators.

In a vehicle- stop as quickly as safety permits, and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under building, trees, overpasses or utility wires.

Submitted by: Ronald Nissen, Bates County Emergency Management Director

Your weekend planner...

Today

Great American Smokeout
Senator David Pearce hosting 31st District Dinner at the Bates County Elks Lodge starting 5:30 p.m.

Friday

Ellett Memorial Hospital Bake sale in the lobby starts at 8:30 a.m.
"McBeth" by the ACHS Drama Department- 7 p.m. in the East gym

Saturday

Murder Mystery Theatre in Adrian- for info call 816-297-2053
Hunter's Breakfast at the Butler Senior Center 5 to 9 a.m.
Adrian Elks Hoop Shoot- Adrian School 9 a.m. to noon for info call 660-679-1175
Bates County Cattleman's Dinner- Adrian Optimist Building starts at 5:30 p.m.
Butler Youth Wrestling signups at the field house 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
"McBeth" by the ACHS Drama Department- 7 p.m. in the East gym
Mass distribution at the Butler Community Food Pantry (no mass distribution on the 4th Sat. in Nov. or Dec. due to the holidays)

Sunday

Veteran's Breakfast- Adrian Elks Lodge starts at 8 a.m.
Holiday Open House- Adrian Optimist Building 9 am. to 4 p.m. all types of vendors
Sensational Wonders at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Butler starts at 3:30 p.m.

Monday

Ladies Night Out in Butler- for info all Jennifer at 660-679-3380

If we've missed something, drop us an email at bateswire@hotmail.com

Truck fire on West 52 in Butler

The Butler Fire Department is in route to a truck on fire on West 52 highway in front of the Conoco station.

Plan on using a detour if traveling through the area until the fire is brought under control.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

The next few days- Brrrr!

Rich Hill woman injured near Virginia this morning

Shirley A. Bryson, 58, of Rich Hill sustained moderate injuries this morning in a single car accident around 10:55 a.m. on 52 highway just West of county road 6001. According to the report, Bryson was traveling Eastbound when the 1996 Ford Thunderbird she was driving left the right side of the roadway, struck a mailbox and came to a rest in a field after ejecting the driver.

She was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment. Cpl. Pate of the MSHP was assisted at the scene by the Butler Fire Department and the Bates County Sheriff's Department.

Rich Hill Police Department activity report


Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report
November 7, 2011 to November 13, 2011
11-07-2011
 
11-08-2011
 
11-09-2011
STRANDED MOTORIST
 
11-10-2011
 
11-11-2011
ABANDON VEHICLE
 
11-12-2011
 
11-13-2011

Busy week for the Bates County Sheriff's Department



Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
November 7, 2011 to November 13, 2011
11-07-2011
MVA-ADRIAN
AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER
TRESPASSING-BUTLER
MVA-AMSTERDAM
FIRE-FOSTER
THEFT-SPRUCE Deputies responded to rural Spruce in reference to a theft that occurred.
ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER
 

Obituary - Pauline Evans

Funeral services for Pauline (Hedger) Evans will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Lynn Snapp officiating. No visitation. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Hospice of the Ozarks or Charity of Choice.

Velma Pauline Evans, age 89 of Mountain Home, Arkansas died Monday, November 14 at her home in Mountain Home. She was born January 7, 1922 to Franklin Reuben and Unie Stark Hedger in Bates County, Missouri.

Pauline is survived by three brothers, Jerry Hedger and wife Barbara of Buckner, Missouri, Jack Hedger and wife Pam of Butler, Missouri and Dwight Hedger of Pensacola, Florida; a sister, Connie Shaffer of Raymore, Missouri; special caregiver and friend, Bonnie; and nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas J. Evans; one brother, Frank Hedger Jr; one sister, Rose Anna Hedger; and step-mother, Hannah Hedger.

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