REMINDER: Stuff The Bus Starts Today August 1st

A great event starting at Wal-Mart in Butler this year is Stuff the Bus! Those in the community can purchase extra school supplies and leave them in the designated totes by the cash registers.

These items will be stuffed into a bus out front, and, then later disbursed throughout all schools in Bates County by West Central Missouri Community Action Agency, including Butler Elementary. 

They will be accepting donations starting on August 1^st and continuing through August 8^th. This is a great event to help the children of Bates County. Those in the community are encouraged to come out and help “stuff the bus!”

Baby Jackson Lough Car Raffle Winner Reveled

The winner of the car raffle for baby Jackson Lough was reveled tonight and the lucky winner is Terry Heckadon from Butler Missouri. The event was great and helped raise money for a wonderful cause. The family would like to thank everyone who bought a raffle ticket and Martha Mcdowel for the donation of the car and all the love and support from our amazing community. The next event for Baby Jackson will be the 5k Walk, Run or Roll August 10th in Butler starting at 8am. If you need information on that check out Bates County Live... The link is....http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2013/07/reminder-fighting-for-jackson-5k-walk.html

Accident Out East Dakota Street In Butler Area

Missouri State Highway Patrol is in route to a 1 vehicle accident approximately 5 miles out East Dakota Street in Butler. A small Blue four door car went through a fence and struck a tree. Unknown of any injuries. Bates County Live will update this story when more information is available.

UPDATE: Minor Train Derailment North Of Rockville

Bates County Sheriffs Department along Rockville Fire and Rescue is on scene of the minor train derailment north of Rockville. The exact location will be 2 miles North of where B Highway and P Highway just North of Rockville. According to scanner traffic it is reported that 3 coal cars derailed and are off the track. However the road is back open and investigators are on scene. Bates County Live will update this when more information is available.

Huge Multiple Family Garage Sale In Archie

Huge multiple family garage sale. 102 west locust street in Archie . Thursday noon to 7pm Friday 8to 4 Saturday 7 to noon toys , baby items , bunk beds , house hold items , fire truck toddler bed , work out equipment , clothes from baby's to adults. Fishing equipment , and much more

Minor Train Drerailment North Of Rockville

There has been a reported minor train derailment on County Road 6576 North of Rockville. It has been reported that there are no injuries just damage to the rail in that area. Also there has been no reports of property damage.Bates County Live will update this when and if there is any more information available.

Huge Garage Sale In Butler

Friday August 2nd and saturday August 3rd there will be a HUGE garage sale at 509 W. College Street from 10am to 5pm both days. Some of the items will include adult and kids clothing, hunting items (bows), and several gaming systems along with lots of other items.

Benefit Bake Sale At Medicalodge

The employees of Medicalodge Nursing Facility in Butler will be holding a benifit bake sale for a few fellow employees that are having some health issues. The bake sale will be held at the Medicalodge facility in the Piano Room Friday August 2nd from 9am-4pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy some great baked goods. All proceeds will go to helping these loyal employees fund their healthcare needs. 

REMINDER: Fighting For Jackson 5K Walk, Run or Roll For Awareness

Anyone who wants to get some exercise an help a good cause at the same time be sure you make it to this event everyone is welcomed to walk in Baby Jackson's 5K walk, run and roll which is to be held August 10th at 8AM!!! It cost $25 if you sign up by August 3rd an you get a free shirt. If you wait til 10th to sign up it will be $30 so come sign up ASAP!!! The number to call is Shelby @ 660-200-6336!!! or you can call Sara @ 816-258-2814

Bates County Sheriff's Department Press Release On Ted Jacobs Arrest

The Bates County Sheriff’s Office and the Rich Hill Police apprehended Ted L. Jacobs, 36 yrs of Hume, Missouri.  Jacobs had eluded Law Enforcement for several weeks, and was wanted for Probation Violation Warrant out of Vernon County, Missouri and Failed to Appear Warrant out of Barton County, Missouri.  Jacobs had ran from Bates County Deputies on two other occasion and was able to get away undetected.  The Bates County Sheriff’s Office received information on July 29^th 2013, that Jacobs was held up in a residence on South 6^th Street in Rich Hill, Missouri.  The Sheriff’s Office received consent to search from the resident owner and found Jacobs hiding behind a couch.  Jacobs was taking into custody without incident.   

BEARS AND BEAR BACKERS FIRST GAME AT NEW FOOTBALL FIELD

THE FIRST GAME AUGUST 30^TH AT ADRIAN    FIRST HOME GAME SEPTEMBER 6^TH IN BUTLER. THE BUTLER BEARS AND THE BUTLER BEAR BACKER ARE GEARING UP FOR THE FIRST HOME GAME OF THE 2013 SEASON AT THE NEW BUTLER BEARS STADIUM.

THE BUTLER BEAR BACKER WILL HOST THE PRE-GAME OPENING PRIOR TO THE FIRST GAME ON FRIDAY NIGHT SEPTEMBER 6TH... YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! BEAR BACKERS HAVE AN EXCITING PRE-GAME PLANNED.

THE BEAR BACKERS WILL ALSO HAVE NEW 2013 BEAR MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE... SEE YOU AT THE NEW BUTLER BEARS STADIUM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FOR THE BEAR HOME OPENER.

Courtesy of FM. 92.1

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Water Distribution System Burn Out

NOTIFICATION

The City of Rich Hill will begin a free chlorine burn out of the water distribution system this started Monday 7/29/2013 and will continue through 8/12/2013. The free chlorine burn out is a change in the disinfection process from chloramines to free chlorine and is a necessary process to eliminate any nitrification or build up in the distribution system. This free chlorine doesn't contain ammonia. This is a normal procedure and our water quality experts monitor this process closely to ensure optimum levels of disinfectant are present. Due to this temporary change customers may experience a temporary change in taste and odor, as well as a discoloration of water. This discoloration is due to the mineral build up in the pipes being removed by the flushing action. There are no associated health risks or causes for concern. This temporary treatment change practice is recommended by the Department of Natural Resources. If you have any questions, or need further information please call City Hall at 417-395-2223.

Courtesy of Rich Hill Plant Staff

Weather Update: Dry Midweek Weather

High pressure will bring dry weather to the region through Thursday. Chances for showers and thunderstorms will then increase starting late Thursday night and Friday. The weekend then looks unsettled as a frontal boundary stalls across the region.

Some Photos From The Circus Today In Butler

UPDATE: Accident 1 Mile North Of Butler

Missouri State Highway Patrol along with The Bates County Sheriff's Department, Butler Fire Department and Bates County EMS all responded to a 2 vehicle accident this afternoon around 2:25pm 1 mile North of Butler on I-49 and Mile Marker 132.8. The accident occured when the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant driven by Brandon J. Calhoun 20, of Amsterdam Missouri was traveling Northbound on I-49 and struck the rear end of a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Barbara Hilbus 76, of Adrian Missouri pushing it off the roadway. Mr. Calhoun refused treatment at the scene of the wreck, Mrs Hilbus was taken by private vehicle to Bates County Memorial Hospital with Minor Injuries. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Don's Tow Of Butler Missouri.

Care Connection is celebrating 40 years this October

Care Connection is celebrating 40 years this October. Each Senior Center is creating a quilt square to tell alittle about the center. Audrie Conoway has created a quilt square for Butler Senior Center. The quilt will travel this fall and be on display at all the centers.

Interstate 49 Outer Roads Focus Of MoDOT Meetings Thursday, Aug. 8, in Adrian‏

Adrian, Bates County - Two community meetings are planned for Thursday, Aug. 8, in Adrian to discuss outer roads along I-49 between Adrian and Passaic. Missouri Department of Transportation engineers will be on hand for the sessions at the Adrian Optimist Club on the southwest outer road of I-49 and Route 18. These meetings are a continuation of a discussion initiated by area residents requesting outer road access improvements. Here is the schedule: * West side of I-49 -- Discussion begins at 4 p.m. * East side of I-49 -- Discussion begins at 6 p.m. For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600. Follow MoDOT's Southwest District: facebook.com/MoDOT.Southwest, twitter.com/MoDOT_Southwest and pinterest.com/modotsouthwest

Obituary - Elisabeth "Lis" McCoy

Funeral services for Elisabeth "Lis" McCoy will be 3 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2013 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. Visitation will be prior to the services from 2 - 3 p.m. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Crossroads Hospice or Charity of Choice.

Elisabeth McCoy, age 84 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. She was born January 27, 1929 to Martin and Margeretha Schweitzer Eichenseer in Hohenburg, Germany.

Lis is survived by three sons, Gehard Eichenseer and wife Helga of Amberg, Germany, Wayne McCoy of Butler, Missouri and Mark McCoy and wife Amanda of Rich Hill, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Susanne, Brenna, Zachary, Caiti, Shannen, Hannah and Stephen. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clifford McCoy; a daughter, Connie Marcel; and three brothers, Ludwig, Martin and Hans.

Dense Fog Advisory Effective For Bates County

The Dense fog advisory remains in effect from 3 am to 9 am CDT Wednesday... A dense fog advisory remains in effect from 3 am to 9 am CDT Wednesday. 

* Location... along the Kansas and Missouri border into northwest Missouri. 

* Visibilities... widespread visibilities near or below a quarter mile can be expected early Wednesday morning.

* Impacts... reduced visibility will cause hazardous driving conditions across the advisory area. Even in areas where the fog is not as widespread... patches of very dense fog may cause visibility to change quickly while traveling.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

A dense fog advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving... slow down... use your headlights... and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.



Courtesy of Bates County Missouri Office Of Emergency Services

Miami County Sheriff's Manhunt In Louisburg

The Miami County Sheriff’s Office have been tracking three men this afternoon after a Hillsdale Lake resident was left tied up and her home ransacked. The Trio left the woman bound  and fled the home. One suspect has been caught, the other two are still on foot . Officers are tracking them on U.S. Highway 69. 

A  Helicopter search  is going on in the area  and Patrol Men were lining the highway , locked and loaded as the search continues.  More information as it becomes available to the media. Please use caution in this area. If you have any information on this please contact the Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Department 913-294-4444.

Obituary - Irma Jean Kendrick

Irma Jean Kendrick, 70, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville. Services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Accident On I-49 Just North Of Butler

Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Butler Fire Department, Bates County EMS and Bates County Sheriff's Department is on scene of a 2 vehicle accident 1 mile North of Butler on I-49 around Mile Marker 133. Unknown if there is injuries and if so how bad. Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.

Butler Bears Pancake Breakfast

August 17^th the Butler Bear Backers will host a fund raising Pancake Breakfast. Serving will begin at 7 am till the food is gone. The Pancake breakfast will be held at the old Deaton Thomas Football Field. Also remember that you will want to look for the Butler Bears Apparel Trailer at this year’s games. There are new arrivals for the 2013 Fall season. Apparel will include Butler Bears caps, Jewelry, Tee-Shirts, Sweat Shirts and more. These items will also be for sale year at the Outback Salon on Orange Street in Butler . The 2013 football season will kick off with the Jamboree to be held at the Adrian Athletic Complex on August 23^RD at 7 pm.

Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies Make Drug Arrest During Traffic Stop

A Nevada resident was arrested last night during a traffic stop in Nevada by Sheriff's deputies for possession with intent to distribute. The name of the subject has not been released pending the filing of formal charges. Bates County Live will up this story when more information becomes available.

Ozark Shores Rentals Back To School Backpack Give Away

Ozark Shores Rentals in Butler Missouri is having a back to school backpack giveaway. No purchase is necessary to win these prizes. The winner will be picked on August 10th at 3pm. Everyone Be sure to head out and check out our great inventory of wonderful merchandise and enter to win the giveaway drawing. Ozark Shores Rentals is located 1009 West Ft. Scott here in Butler. You need not be present to win!!

Mullinax Funeral Home Encourages Families to Have the Talk of a Lifetime

BUTLER, Mo. – Many People talk about many things with their loved ones: from day-to-day details to big events. Sharing stories with those who matter most isn’t just important today; it will be especially significant when it’s time to commemorate a life. 

Mullinax Funeral Home is proud to announce its participation in “Have the Talk of a Lifetime,” a national effort to encourage families to have conversations about life and what matters most. These discussions can help families make important decisions about how they wish to remember and honor the lives of their loved ones.
Through meaningful memorialization – that is, taking time to reflect on the unique life of a loved one and remember the difference they made – families and friends take an important step in the journey toward healing after death.

Individuals and their families have more options than even before for remembering their loved one at the end of life. From simple to very elaborate, there are a variety of ways a family can honor their loved one in a personal and meaningful way. “Funerals are so much more than they used to be,” said Greg D. Mullinax, owner of Mullinax Funeral Homes. “They can reflect a person’s life story – their values, interests and experiences – and be healing
and comforting. Meaningful funerals start when loved ones talk about what matters most: memories made, lessons learned and how they hope to be remembered.”

Mullinax Funeral Home is pleased to offer individuals and families in the communities of Butler, as well as at their branch chapel in Drexel, a free brochure, Have the Talk of a Lifetime, that will help them begin a conversation about life. “It’s not easy to talk about death,” said Mullinax. “I think this brochure will be helpful because it focuses on life, rather than the details of a service. It’s life stories – family vacations, pieces of advice, favorite pastimes – that will help you remember those who matter most and begin to heal after they die.” Visit Mullinax Funeral Home online at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com, to watch a free video describing why it’s important to have this talk, and some helpful advice from other families.

Your always welcome to stop by Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri or at the branch chapel in Drexel, Missouri anytime to request a free copy of the brochure. Call the funeral home
24 hours a day to request a free copy at 660-679-0009.

“We are here to support and encourage people as they ‘have the talk” with their loved ones,” said Mullinax. “Please call us if we can help you or if we can provide additional information about your memorialization options.” The Have the Talk of a Lifetime campaign is sponsored by the Funeral and Memorial Information Council.

Obituary - Connie Shaffer

Funeral services for Connie Shaffer will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2013 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Eldon Allen officiating. There is no visitation. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to K.C. Hospice.

Surrounded by family, Connie Luann Hedger Shaffer passed away peacefully at home in Raymore, Missouri on July 30, 2013. She was born April 9, 1942, to Frank and Hannah Sims Hedger in the Virginia community near Butler, Missouri.

Connie is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Carol and husband David Rocco, St. John, USVI; grandsons Jesse and Jamie Lefebure both of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; fiancé Ron Winter of Butler, Missouri; three brothers, Jerry Hedger and wife Barbara of Buckner, Missouri; Jack Hedger and wife Pam of Butler, Missouri; Dwight Hedger and friend Nancy of Pensacola, Florida; a loving aunt, Betty Robey of Butler, Missouri; sister-in-law, Pearl Hoffman and husband Ron of Nevada, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She is further survived by the three Hartley step-children. Connie was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Shaffer; son Jeffrey Hartley; brother Frank Hedger, Jr.; sister Pauline Evans; and her parents.

August DWI Enforcement Operations In Troop A Includes Bates County

Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces troopers will join other Missouri law enforcement agencies in the "Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over" enforcement campaign from August 16, 2013 through September 2, 2013. During the month of August, troopers will be conducting DWI enforcement programs in the Troop A area that will include DWI saturations in Pettis, Carroll, and Bates counties. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, along with Kansas City Police Department, will be conducting a DWI checkpoint in Jackson County. The checkpoint will consist of officers stopping drivers at a set location and testing those who have been drinking. Troopers assigned to the saturations will concentrate their efforts on highways which have been found to have a high number of alcohol-related crashes and enforcement contacts.

The Consequences of drunk driving include jail time, loss of driver license or being sentenced to the use of ignition interlock systems. Financial effects could include increased insurance rates, attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and the potential of losing one's job or job prospects. When family, friends, and co-workers find out, violators can also face tremendous personal embarrassment and humiliation.

Captain Powell stated, "Do not let your life or someone else's life be ruined by an alcohol-related crash or arrest.  If you are going to drink, have a plan.  Make sure that plan includes a designated driver." The public can contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol toll-free at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on their cellular phone.

The Patrol encourages motorists and watercraft operators to protect themselves by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint and everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life and Wear It!!!

CUSTOM CREATIONS GRAND OPENING

Custom Creations, located at 301B North Orange Street in Butler, by Harvest Hill and their partner Rusty Bucket Antiques and More will be having its Grand Opening on Saturday August 3^rd from 9AM to Noon. During Custom Creations’ Grand Opening, if you wear something that Custom Creations has created for you in the past and receive a discount on your next order.

Custom Creations can help with promotional items. Custom Creations can either screen print or embroidery on just about anything, including t-shirts, polos, hates, coats, jackets, and duffle bags. They also create signs and banners on durable material, made to withstand the outdoor elements.

Custom Creations’ Grand Opening is Saturday August 3^rd from 9AM to Noon at 301B North Orange Street in Butler. For more information about Custom Creations call 660-464-0959.

BATES COUNTY 4-H’ERS SCORE BIG AT OZARK EMPIRE FAIR

According to Alan J. Mundey, 4-H Youth Specialist, Bates County 4-H’ers once again displayed first-rate exhibits at the Ozark Empire Fair, held July 25 through August 3, in Springfield.  With a total of 90 exhibits taken to the fair, the local 4-H’ers brought home 6 Grand Champion ribbons and 12 Reserve Champion ribbons.  In addition, Bates County 4-H’ers were awarded 72 blue ribbons and 17 red ribbons. 

The Grand Champion recipients are as follows:  Erin Armentrout for zucchinis, Bethanie Cole for a cathedral window quilt, Alex Jenkins for a boot planter and a deer antler knife, Alexis O’Farrell for a sundress and purse, and Triston Trumbore for a shooting sports bag. 

Reserve Champions include Shelby Bartz for a roadtrip gift basket and for a pig board, Haley Bolling for her Haley and Rusty Shadow Box, Morgan Bradley for a matching game, Gabrielle Cole for a scarf, Luke Crawford for corn, Allison Jenkins for her owl cake, Isaac Kagarice for his rabbit nesting box, Emma McIntire for a vest, Jack Rotert for a bee house, McKenzie Self for tile stone, and Dakota Steinhoff for a rabbit cage. 

Deepwater Parade Welcomes Entries

THE ANNUAL DEEPWATER PARADE WELCOMES ENTRIES
Attention, business owners (small or large), organizations, churches, schools, anyone and everyone, cake bakers, picture takers, anyone who wants to get their names out there:

Are you trying to get your business/organization name out there?

Plan to enter the Deepwater Parade, Monday, Sept. 2. Registration opens 9 a.m. The parade starts 10:30 a.m. Get your float ready or just walk/drive through.

The theme this year is: "Triple The Fun With One-One-One!"

Further questions can be e-mailed to info@dlhp.org

God, Guns and Automobiles: A 'smashing' good time...

Mancow upsets a well planned demolition derby on God, Guns and
Automobiles last night on the History Channel

In last nights episode of God, Guns and Automobiles, Mark's attempt to win a demolition derby was met with karma as the sales guys proved that teamwork is the ultimate way to stay ahead of the boss...

By contrast, Mancow hatches a plan of his own that puts him much closer to the finish line as he rolls into the derby with his death machine/Mad Max creation built on the sly by local hot rodder Dale Douty.

NEXT WEEK- Blackout fighting packs a punch on God, Guns and Automobiles on the History Channel seen locally at 9 p.m.

Free Vision Screenings to be Held at Bates County Back-To-School Fair, Aug. 6‏

Free Vision Screenings to be Held at Bates County Back-To-School Fair, Aug. 6

 

Columbia, Mo. (July 30, 2013) – The Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation will celebrate Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month this August by offering free vision screenings at the Bates County Back-To-School Fair on Tuesday, August 6. The fair will take place at the Adrian Optimist Club (Rt 3 Box 315 Adrian, MO 64720), and the Foundation will offer free screenings from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The Foundation’s Children’s Vision Screening program (CVS) will help identify vision problems in children to prepare them for success in the classroom this school year.

Most parents think they could tell if their children had vision problems – they would sit too close to the T.V., squint while reading, or complain about their fuzzy vision. However, many children with vision problems never display any outward symptoms nor discuss their poor eyesight. In fact, only 15 percent of preschoolers ever undergo a preventative eye exam, and those with undiagnosed vision problems can encounter difficulties learning in school or even suffer permanent vision loss.

Early detection and treatment are the keys to preventing childhood vision loss. In its 19 years of service, the Children’s Vision Screening program has identified more than 25,000 children at high risk for amblyopia (“lazy eye”) and other common vision problems. The free screenings are painless, non-invasive, and take just minutes. The program’s automated system immediately reviews the screening results and produces a “pass” or “refer” report. Parents whose children are detected as having vision problems are then encouraged (“referred”) to take their children to an eye doctor for examination and any needed treatment. The American Optometric Association recommends that children receive full, dilated eye exams at six months, three years, just before first grade, and every two years thereafter.

Douty's Auto Service Back To School Special

Douty's Auto Service here in Butler is offering a back to school special which includes a FREE OIL CHANGE & TIRE ROTATION with your choice of a FULL TUNE-UP or FULL BRAKE SERVICE. The Shop is located at 5 N. Orange Street here in Butler or you can call 660-227-6085

LINN COUNTY FAIR DEMOLITION DERBY

The Linn County Fair will kick off on Saturday August 3^rd at 7:30AM. Throughout the day there will be different activities including the Demolition Derby at 8PM in the Arena.

There will be three classes to compete in: 80’s and Newer Stock, Compacts, and Mini Vans. For each class the top three winners will be awarded prize money. For the 80s and Newer Stock class first place will receive $1000, second place $500, and third place $300. For the Compacts and Mini Vans classes first place will receive $600, second place $300, and third place $100.

Tickets for the event will be available at the gate. Adults are $12. Kids ages 6-12 years are $4 and Kids 5 and under are free.

For a complete list of the rules for the Demolition Derby visit gsademoderby.com. The Linn County Fair begins on Saturday August 3 and runs through Sunday August 11.For a complete list of events visit www.linncountyfair.org.

OSAGE VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE APPROVES REFUND

The Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Board of Directors has approved the refund of capital credits in the amount of $826,403. Capital credits are the net margin, or in other words, the income remaining after deducting all expenses. This amount is divided among the members in proportion to the amount each member used for that year.

 

The capital credits are distributed to the members as the board of directors determines that the Cooperative is financially able; Capital credits represent an important source of financing for the Cooperative.

 

By retaining capital credits, your Cooperative uses the accumulated equity as a basis for securing loans to build, improve and maintain the system. Also, it allows the Cooperative to save thousands of dollars in interest costs each year. This in turn keeps the rates from going up. 

 

This refund will be on the August 1^st electric bill of the Osage Valley members. People that are no longer members and have a refund will receive a check in the mail.

Courtesy OF FM.92.1

UPDATE: Search For Hellen Cook

Facts of the situation:

· Hellen Cook took a walk on 7/13/13. We have not had a confirmed sighting of her beyond the 4 mile one-way walk since that day.
· The early morning of 7/14/13, dogs tracked her scent 4 miles to Highway 7 in Warsaw where they believe she got in a car with someone.
· Several of her personal effects were found 7/25/13 next to a pond located a few hundred yards off her scent trail. 5 divers searched the pond on Saturday, 7/27/13. They have stated that with 99.9% certainty that she is not in the pond.
· We now don’t know if she went to the pond on her walk prior to getting to Highway 7 or if she simply turned around at Highway 7, followed her same path back, became disoriented and went to this pond instead of continuing on the road back to the camper.


Strategy – we are continuing a 2-prong approach to finding Hellen Cook.

· Localized search – dogs are back in the woods around the pond. The dog handler worked the area yesterday, and thinks he needs two more days to finish searching the entire area. Weather is delaying this portion of the search. Equestrian search parties will be coming back in with mules as soon as weather permits as well.
· National search – We have the national facebook campaign to try to get her face in all 50 states, but we are looking for more national coverage. We are seeking national press for three reasons:
We want Mom’s face recognized by as many as possible across the nation. Stories are coming in regarding Alzheimer’s patients being found several states away weeks after their disappearance. We are still hopeful.
 We want to highlight the plight of Alzheimer’s to other families so they won’t have to face this
We have been frustrated as a family with what to do when a loved one goes missing. It is becoming our personal missions to
develop a guide for what a family should do when a loved one goes missing, and
ensure police procedures are developed for handling missing person cases.
We want to give tips to other families should this happen to them and also issue a call to action for law enforcement to create procedures. We cannot locate a law enforcement agency in Missouri that has procedures for what to do in a missing person scenario. We are, in fact, told that there cannot possibly be a procedure for handling missing person cases. We are still hopeful that some guidelines exist, but our search has not yet been productive.

The family asks that everyone please share her picture and plight. More information may be found on the family’s community facebook page at www.facebook.com/FindHellenCook.

Anyone who may have seen this woman or with information is asked to call Benton County authorities at 660-438-9555.




Missing since Saturday 7-13-13

Last seen:

· Warsaw, Mo on Highway 7
· Wearing jean shorts, light-colored shirt
· Was carrying a stick and boots
Age 72

4 feet, 10 inches

100 pounds

Brown hair

Hazel eyes

If you see a tiny, petite woman who appears disoriented, please call 911 immediately.

Fight For Jackson: Walk, Run & Roll 5k

Sponsor $30
Shirts $15
But entry $25 with guaranteed shirt if pre register by Saturday 
and under 18 $15

Entry fee goes up to the$30 and $ 20 with no shirt after this weekend and the day of the event

We still need Sponsor for the 5K run for baby Jackson Lough. The fee is $30 you can be a consultant, a business, a race team or an individual person!!! Must be turned into me by August 3rd.Shirts are $15 if you do not want to do the 5K but are wanting a shirt. This is for a good cause please help him get to the Mayo Clinic to get a diagnosis!!! If you are interested please call or text 6602006336!!!

Butler City Police Activity Report July 23 / July 29

07/23/2013 

Assist BCSO 100 block of E Pleasant
Warrant service
Walk in accident report
Disturbance 300 block of W Pine
Walk in bike theft report
Harassment report 800 block of S Birch
Disturbance 700 block of N Water 

07/24/2013 

Well being check Conoco
Alarm Butler Pharmacy
Alarm Max Motors
Animal complaint 400 block of S Delaware 

07/25/2013 

Vandalism 800 block of S High
Child locked in vehicle Pizza Hut
Well being check
Medical assist 900 block of N Fulton
Medical assist 600 block of E Jefferson 

07/26/2013 

Medical assist 400 block of S Delaware
Medical assist 900 block of W FT Scott
Bike theft report
Warrant service
Warrant service
Possible theft 100 block of E Nursery 

07/27/2013 

Vandalism 200 block of W Atkinson
Warrant service
Warrant service
Disturbance 500 block of E Dakota
Theft report 700 block of N Water 

07/28/2013 

Disturbance 100 block of S High
Accident Casey’s on Ft Scott
Fight Main and Ft Scott
Disturbance Fran Apts
C and I Driver on the Square
Open door High School 

07/29/2013 

Animal complaint W52 and Prospect
Disturbance South Park
Theft report 300 block of W Harrison
Alarm 500 block of N Delaware
Theft report 100 block of E Ft Scott
Warrant service
Keep the peace Fran apts

Flash Flood Watch For Bates County

Bates County is under a flash flood watch until Tuesday morning. Rainfall could be 1 to 3 inches. Excessive rain during thunderstorms might have excessive runoff leading to rapid rises in storm drains and creeks. STAY ALERT! Don't let children play in areas that could rapidly flood. Don't drive through water flooding over the roadway. TURN AROUND! Even a few inches can cause a car to float.


Courtesy of Bates County Missouri Office of Emergency Management

REMINDER: "Hume Fair or Bust! Digging for the Good Times!" 71st Annual Hume Fair and Rodeo Hume, Mo.

Tuesday, July 30

6:30 p.m. * Ham & Bean Feed – Arena

7:30 p.m. * Draft Horse Pull – Arena

Wednesday, July 31

6:30 p.m. * Ice Cream Social – City Park

Bring home-made ice cream or dessert

7:00 p.m. *Dedication of Park Benches -  Gospel Sing – Bandstand

County-Line 4-H Bingo following the Gospel Sing

Thursday, August 1

6:30 p.m. * Kiddie Pedal Pull – Arena - Ages 4 – 13

8:00 p.m. * Hume Olympics – Arena

Must be 18 years old

Friday, August 2

7:30 a.m. * 10:00 a.m. * Entries for fair at Legion Hall

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. registration for 0-pre-K Kid’s Games @ 9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. to Noon * Legion Hall closed for Judging

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. registration for K – 17 years old Kid’s Games

Games start at 1:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. * Pet Contest – City Park

5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Registration for Talent Show

6:00 p.m. * Talent Show – Band Stand

8:00 p.m. * Rodeo

Saturday, August 3

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. * Registration for Baby Contest & Swimsuit Contest

8:30 a.m. * Baby Contest * diaper only * 0 to 23 months

Swimsuit Contest to follow for Boys & Girls * 2 – 4 yrs old

9:00 a.m. * Horseshoe Pitching Contest – SW Corner of City Park

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. * Parade Lineup Methodist Church Parking Lot

11:00 a.m.* Parade * Theme: “Hume Fair or Bust ~Digging for the Good Times”

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Car Show Registration – NE Corner of Square

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. * Check in for Washer Tournament – S. of Bandstand

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. * Music by Bob & The Backwoods Kuzins

1:00 p.m. * Garden Tractor Pull – West of the Arena

2:00 p.m. * Crowning of Prince & Princess

3:00 p.m. * Drawing of Prizes

8:00 p.m. * Rodeo

*Crowning of Queen

Street Dance by The Breakaway Band following the Rodeo

Call in number for Rodeo Contestants: 816-331-1792

Call in date: Monday, July29* 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Arts/Crafts Booth Available

Call 660-643-7637