Day: September 6, 2022

The annual fall City Wide Garage Sale date is set for Saturday, September 10th. Those having a garage sale need to apply for a permit.

Junk in the Trunk will be on the South Side of the square on the inside lane next to the courthouse lawn. Those participating need to pay in advance.

For more information call or stop by the Butler Chamber of Commerce to pick up registration forms. The Butler Chamber of Commerce is located at 5 West Dakota Street in Butler. The contact phone number is 660-464-1339.

The Carpenter’s Cup is asking for the public to help replenish the personal hygiene storage cabinet at the Butler Youth Center. The center opens on September 13th. The center not only provides after-school activities but they offer a personal hygiene storage cabinet for the children to take home the products of their choice.  Items needed are Deodorant, shampoo, hair conditioner, body wash, hairbrushes and combs, toothbrushes and toothpaste, body lotion, and feminine hygiene products”. Donations may be left on the park bench outside the Butler Alternative School, located behind the Butler High School, access to this location is from High Street.  The children in our community thank you in advance. This public service message is a courtesy of 92.1 your hometown radio station.

Over the next few months, Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) will be working with area providers to update the Bates County, MO Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for 2022. We strive to seek input from the community members regarding the healthcare needs in order to complete the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment update.

VVV Consultants LLC, an independent research firm from Olathe, KS has been retained to conduct this countywide research. The goal of this assessment update is to understand progress in addressing community health needs cited in both the 2016 and 2019 assessment reports, while collecting up-to-date community health perceptions and ideas.

A brief community survey has been developed in order to accomplish this work. The survey link can be accessed by visiting the hospitals’ website or their Facebook page if you would like to participate in this important work. You may also utilize the QR code below for quick access.

All community residents and business leaders are encouraged to complete the 2022 CHNA online survey by October 10^th, 2022. In addition, please HOLD the date for the Town Hall meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 10^th, 2022 for lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please, stay on the lookout for more information to come soon. Thank you in advance for your time and support!

If you have any questions regarding CHNA activities, please call 660-200-7313.

2023 Missouri Little Miss US Agriculture is Briley Mason from Bates County.

Briley Mason is the 7-year-old daughter of Myles and Kelsey Mason of Butler.

This year Briley is attending second grade at Butler, Elementary.

In her free time, you can find Briley participating in 4-H events, fishing, reading, playing with my dolls, playing outside, shopping, helping her parents with chores, and spending time with friends and family. Although this is a new journey for Briley, she is so excited to be a part of this amazing organization.

Briley’s love for agriculture began at a young age. A baby to be exact. At a few days old her parents had Briley out in her Papa’s show pig operation learning the ropes and getting her familiar with the pigs.

It wasn’t until Briley began 4-H this last year, that her love for sheep formed. She enjoys showing lambs at a competitive level.

Briley’s parents travel many miles to take her to shows. Briley had a very successful first year and has learned many new techniques and have improved tremendously.

One of Briley’s biggest accomplishments this year was winning Reserve grand champion breeding ewe, 4th overall breeding ewe and champion beginner showman at the Bates County fair.

Briley is so excited to represent her county and spread the word to everyone she knows about the agriculture industry.