Bates County News

Friday, May 30, 2025

Time to License those Butler Pets

 JULY IS THE MONTH YOU MUST PURCHASE CITY PET TAGS FOR YOUR DOGS AND CATS, WHICH MAY BE PURCHASED BY CONTACT BUTLER ANIMAL CONTROL AT 660-679-6131 TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT.  YOU CAN NOT PURCHASED CITY PET LICENSE AT THE BUTLER CITY HALL.

 

IF YOU LIVE IN THE CITY LIMITS OF BUTLER AND YOU OWN A DOG OR CAT . KEEP IN MIND THE MONTH OF JULY IS THE TIME TO RENEW YOUR YEARLY PET TAGS TO KEEP YOUR PET LEGAL WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF BUTLER

 

FIRST-TIME PET TAG PURCHASES REQUIRE YOUR PET TO BE CHIPPED. IF YOUR PET IS NOT CHIPPED YOUR FIRST PET TAGS ARE $25.00 INCLUDING  YOUR CITY PET LICENSES AND COST OF CHIPPING YOUR PET. SUCCESSIVE PET TAGS ARE 8 DOLLARS PER DOG OR CAT FOR UN-NEUTERED PETS AND 4 DOLLARS FOR NEUTERED ANIMALS.

 

YOU MUST BRING A CURRENT PROOF OF RABIES VACCINATION SHOTS FROM YOUR VETERINARY CLINIC.

 

YOUR PET WILL RECEIVE A PET TAG WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED TRACKING NUMBER.

 

DOGS AND CATS MUST HAVE PERMITS AND THEY MAY BE PURCHASED ANY TIME OF THE YEAR FOR UNREGISTERED PETS OR NEW PETS TO YOUR HOME BUT YEARLY PET TAG PERMITS ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE MONTH OF JULY AND VALID FOR ONE YEAR. 

 

WITHOUT PET TAGS YOUR DOGS AND CATS ARE NOT LEGAL AND ARE UNTRACEABLE WITHOUT THE CONVENIENCE OF THE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER FOUND ON THE TAG. IF THE DOG OR CAT IS LOST AND SOMEONE FINDS IT, THE TAG NUMBER WILL BE TRACEABLE TO YOUR HOME ADDRESS WHEN THE DOG OR CAT IS WEARING THE TAGS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF BUTLER. THERE IS A FINE FOR DOGS AND CATS FOUND WITHOUT THE PROPER PERMIT.

 

JUST FOR YOUR INFORMATION CITY OF BUTLER HAS A PET POUND AND IF YOUR PET IS PICKED UP WITHOUT A PET TAG THE COST TO GET YOUR PET OUT OF “ DOG JAIL IS “ 25 DOLLARS PER PICK-UP FEE AND 20 DOLLARS FOR THE IMPOUND FEE PAYABLE TO THE CITY OF BUTLER.

 

REFUSAL TO PURCHASE THE MANDATORY PET LICENSE COULD END UP IN COURT WITH ADDITIONAL FINES.

 


Register now for Summer Grocery Crabs

 Join us for our Summer Grocery Grabs! We're excited to offer 7 days of breakfast and lunch to children aged 2-18. Our grocery grabs will kick off in each location once summer school wraps up:

🍇 Butler: June 26-Aug 19
🍇 El Dorado Springs: July 3- Aug 19
🍇 Nevada: June 19- Aug 16
🍇 Stockton: June 26-Aug 18
Learn more or register now at opymca.org/food!
For questions or concerns, please email Samie McCullough @ [email protected]


Join the local YMCA for the Summer Grocery Grab! The YMCA is excited to offer 7 days of breakfast and lunch to children aged 2-18. The grocery grabs will kick off in each location once summer school wraps up:

Butler Grocery Grab pick-up dates are  June 26-Aug 19

Nevada will have Grocery Grabs June 19- Aug 16

Learn more or register now at opymca.org/food.

This year the grocery grab  will be available for pick-up on Thursday afternoons between 4:30 and 6:30. You must register in advance and bring or have your confirmation code on your dash and the children must be with the adult.
Register today at opymca.org/food. First Grocery Grab will be June 26th at the soccer field behind the Butler Aquatic Center.



 

Sexual Assault Investigation And Arrest In Vernon County

 The Vernon County Sheriffs office was dispatched to Nevada Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, for an alleged sexual assault. After conducting a brief interview with the victim, they were able to obtain suspect information. At appx. 2:00 a.m. the last suspect was arrested . The Nevada Police Department assisted with this case, and two suspects were placed on 24 HR investigative holds and charges were sent to the Vernon County Prosecutor.

Charges have been filed by the Vernon County Prosecutor against Richard L. Fleig Jr of Nevada, MO:

Sexual Abuse, 1st Degree, class C Felony; Rape, 2nd Degree, class D Felony; and Assault, 3rd Degree, class E Felony

BOND has been set at $250,000.00 Cash Only

Charges against Joshua Janizsewski of Milo, MO are as follows:

Sexual Abuse, 1st Degree, class C Felony; Rape, 2nd Degree, class D Felony; and Assault, 3rd Degree, class E Felony

BOND has been set at $250,000.00 Cash Only.





Thursday, May 29, 2025

Bates County Fair Schedule 2025

 








Ohio Street Methodist Men Chicken Dinner

 The Ohio Street United Methodist Men will take to the grill on Sunday … BBQ Chicken will be sold and served between 11:30 and 1:30 from the parking lot on Ohio Street. Drive-thru only for the $15.00 meal, chicken, beans , chips and dessert. That the Methodist Men’s Drive Thru Chicken BBQ Dinner, Sunday June 1st 11:30 until 1:30




Margaret Nadine Tye age 75

 Margaret Nadine Tye, age 75 passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at her home. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2025 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Charles Tye of the home; son Joshua Diggs of Adrian; and two step-sons, Charles Tye and wife Amanda, and Christopher Tye of Strausburg; six granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.



Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Terry Rice age 77 of Butler

 Terry F. Rice, 77, of Butler, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 29, 202,5, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Adrian Optimist Building. Funeral Service will be on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Adrian Optimist Building in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The full obituary will be posted when it becomes available. 

 

Survived by his wife, Sandy Rice; daughters, Tara Vermillion and Kacie Robey; Son, Cameron Rice.

 



Republican Women Luncheon

 The Bates County Republican Women are hosting their 2nd annual Bates County Luncheon on Saturday, June 14th from 11 AM to 1:30 PM at Tavern Hall, 200 N. Main Street, Butler Missouri.  This year we are celebrating Flag Day and President Trump’s Birthday!  Lunch is BBQ Chicken Breast, Sides, Salads, and desserts! This is a Free Will Donation event to all Bates County citizens. They will be providing an update on President Trump’s first 100 Days of his second term!  Come join us! That’s the Bates County Republican Women Luncheon June 14th at the Tavern Hall in Butler.



 

 

June 8th Christian Music Concert

 Christian Music Concert

Amsterdam Word of Life

8492 NW Benton St.

Amsterdam, Mo.

Sunday, June 8, 2025 

2:00 pm

Melissa Groves                Sarah Nelson Ever After                               Craig Powell

Mike Humphrey             Tom Mallory Caleb Schalk                         Jeff Corbin  

    

*Prizes will be raffled!*

Fundraising concert for the

Gospel Spreadin’ Tent Meetin’

Tent Revival held at Frontier Village - Adrian

September 14-19 starting at 6 pm

 

Contact: Hank Roberts 660-464-0293




Free Heart Screenings June 21st Butler.

 TWO VERY IMPORTANT HEALTH CARE EVENTS ARE HAPPENING JUNE AND JULY.

#1 FREE HEART SCREENINGS FOR AGES 8 TO 21
 AT BATES COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN BUTLER, JUNE 21ST  
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY ONLINE AT:
MYHEARTCHECK.ORG

#2 FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS JULY  12TH FOR ATHLETES FOR JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ACTIVITIES
TO BE HELD IN THE LOBBY OF BATES COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
BOYS 8 AM TILL 10 AM AND GIRLS FROM 10 AM UNTIL NOON ON JULY 12TH

Before your child gets their sports physical, consider getting a free heart screening through MyHeartCheck.org on June 21st at the Bates County Health Center, located at 517 North Orange Street in Butler. This screening checks for hidden heart conditions that a standard sports physical won’t detect.

Bates County Memorial Hospital is proud to sponsor this “My HeartCheck event”, alongside Bates County Health Center and Steve and Peggy Berkebile  

That’s Free Sports Physicals July 12TH at Bates County Memorial Hospital and Free Heart Checks at Bates County Health Center in Butler on June 21st

See this information and more at 92.1 News Now Facebook page.



 

Free Sports Physicals July 12th

 Lace Up for a Healthy Season

Free Sports Physicals at BCMH

We’re making it easier for student-athletes to get their required sports physicals—for free! Our healthcare team is donating their time to help local families by offering free sports physicals on Saturday, July 12, 2025. If your child needs a Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) physical to participate in junior high or high school sports, mark your calendar!

Event Details

 Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
 Location: BCMH Lobby, 615 W. Nursery, Butler, MO
 Time: Boys: 8:00 am – 10:00 am & Girls: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

What Parents Need to Know

  • Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • Physicals are for Bates County students entering grades 6-12.
  • Your child will be assessed by physical therapists, nurses, and physicians to meet MSHSAA requirements.
  • Bring a printed 2025 MSHSAA physical form with the medical history section pre-filled.

Sports Physicals vs. Annual Wellness Exams

A sports physical does not replace a full wellness exam. We strongly encourage parents to schedule an annual wellness visit with their child’s provider. Wellness visits cover more than just sports clearance and are often fully covered by insurance.

Need a different date? If your child can’t make it on July 12, you can schedule a sports physical at a BCMH Family Care Clinic. Call 660-200-3627 to set up an appointment.

Bonus! Free Youth Heart Screenings on June 21

Before your child gets their sports physical, consider getting a free heart screening through My HeartCheck on June 21 at the Bates County Health Center, located at 517 N Orange St, Butler, Missouri. This screening checks for hidden heart conditions that a standard sports physical won’t detect. If your child completes a My HeartCheck screening, BCMH providers can review the results with you at the July 12 sports physical clinic!

Bates County Memorial Hospital is proud to sponsor this My HeartCheck event, alongside Bates County Health Center, and Steve and Peggy Berkebile.

Sign up for a free heart screening at www.MyHeartCheck.org.






 

 

Butler Elementary Fundraiser for School Supplies

 


Tuesday, May 27, 2025

BCMH Hosts Community Meetings in Four Towns This June

 

Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) invites the public to attend a series of community update meetings in Adrian, Rich Hill, Butler, and Hume this June.

Hospital CEO Greg Weaver and members of the BCMH leadership team will provide updates on the hospital’s current services and future plans, and will offer a chance for community members to ask questions or share feedback, either publicly or anonymously.

“These conversations are about transparency and connection,” said Weaver. “We want to share where we are as a hospital, how we’re working to meet the health needs of this community, and, most importantly, listen to the people we serve.”

Topics will include updates on care and services, prevention and wellness programs, patient experience, provider recruitment, and results from recent community health needs assessments.

Meeting Schedule:

Adrian – June 3, 6:00 p.m., Adrian Optimist Building (NW CR 41)

Rich Hill – June 5, 6:00 p.m., Kern Center (613 Park)

Butler – June 9, 6:00 p.m., BCMH Education Center (615 W. Nursery St.)

Hume – June 16, 6:00 p.m., Hume R-8 School (9163 SW 2nd St.)

For more information, visit www.bcmhospital.com or follow Bates County Memorial Hospital on Facebook.

 


Thanks go out to the community from the Jason Melton Family

 Jason Melton and his family appreciate the prayers and support from the community as they dealt with a devastating loss.

Jason is now taking service calls once again for Melton’s Appliance at 660-679-4594.
Your patience and understanding have been greatly appreciated while they took time to lay their son to rest.



Kathleen “Kathy” Burns

 

Kathleen “Kathy” Burns, 77 of Nevada, Missouri passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri after a short illness.  Funeral Services will be held 10:30 am Friday, May 30, 2025 at Mullinax Funeral home, Butler (660-679-0009).  Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Kansas City, Kansas.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Adrian VFW.  Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Kathleen Bell Burns was born December 21, 1947 in Nevada, Missouri, the daughter of Alva and Margaret Cumbie Bell.  She grew up in the Schell City area and graduated from Schell City High School in 1966.  Following graduation she attended Southwest Baptist College, graduating in 1971 with a Bachler’s Degree in Education.

On June 5, 1971 Kathy was united in marriage to Gary L. Burns of Appleton City, Missouri.  They enjoyed 46 years of marriage until Gary’s passing in 2017. 

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and husband Gary Burns.  She is survived by one sister, Marsha Baer of Fishers, IN., two brothers, Elton “Bo” Bell and David Bell (Christina) both of Schell City, MO., three sisters-in-law, along with nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  She will be missed by many.

A special mention to the staff and residents of the Joe Clark Residential Community.  Thank you for helping to make Kathy’s life full, and more complete. 


Time to License those Butler Pets

  JULY IS THE MONTH YOU MUST PURCHASE CITY PET TAGS FOR YOUR DOGS AND CATS, WHICH MAY BE PURCHASED BY CONTACT BUTLER ANIMAL CONTROL AT 660-6...