Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Little Apple News
August 13, 2025
August 16 is Kid's Fun Day 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Growing In Grace Community Center in AC. They will have a balloon twister and games. There will also be hot dogs, chips, cotton candy, slushies and popcorn. Please bring your kids and have some fun.
AC Manor is planning a welcome party for their new activities staff and you are invited. Come welcome Connie Cook, Activities Director and her assistant Shannon Cook on Friday, August 22 from 1:00 to 3:00. Snacks will be provided.
There will be an Appleton City Kids Day in Forest Park, 12:00-8:00 p.m. August 23. Activities include water slides, bounce house, carnival games, pony rides and K-9 demonstration. Delicious food and treats will be available for purchase. Kids of all ages are welcome.
Montrose School Basketball and Montrose Youth Activities Association are sponsoring the 2nd Annual Montrose Bluejay Golf Tournament 8:30 a.m. September 27 at Clinton Country Club. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just looking for a great time, this event is for you. Register at https://form.jotform.com/252135052584150 They are also looking for sponsors to help make this event a success. If you are interested in sponsoring, contact co-presidents Nick Westhusing at 660-492-0209 or Chad Vogel at 660-492-3217. Complete information is available on the Montrose Ball Association facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064661923258
The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in Appleton City at the Appleton City Pool parking lot on Monday September 8, 2025. This is an authentic one ring, big top circus. The day will start with a tent raising and tour at 9:30 a.m. The midway opens at 4:00 p.m. and the performances will be at 5:00 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 per adult and $9 for children (2-12 yrs.) or seniors (65+). Advance tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for children and seniors. Advance tickets must be purchased before September 8 and will be available at Powell’s True Value, Food Fair, City Hall, Red Door Salon, Greater Clinton Area Chamber or Carney’s Five Star Supermarket in Osceola. For more information see the AC Fair Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558295662048 or the Circus webpage at cmcircus.com.
The 2025 EMH Community Block Party will be 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Ellett Memorial Hospital in AC. The Block Party will have little something for everyone. Reduced-price lab draws will be available from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Booths will be set up with health information on available services and resources. Come shop the vendors! It’s never too early to start your Christmas Shopping and they have small business vendors on-site selling a wide range of products. There will also be several activities for the kids to enjoy: bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, kid’s games, fire truck and ambulance. EMH will also be providing free snow cones, popcorn, and cotton candy. The St. Clair Co Sheriff’s Department will have K-9 demos. Bring the whole family for a fun day at the EMH Community Block Party! Check the EMH Community Block Party Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=emh%20community%20block%20party for more information.
The AC Fall City Wide Garage Sale dates have been set for October 3 and 4. Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date.
The Appleton City Carousel is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4:00-7:00 p.m. until Labor Days weekend. If anyone in the area has visitors from an unvisited state or country, Linda Lampkin is willing to meet them in off hours. Leave a message at 660-492-0131.
The Appleton City Museum is open Friday afternoons 1:30-4:30 through September 26, with other times by chance or appointment. Contact Susan at 660-464-0288. New exhibits have been added including stained glass window from the original First Baptist Church and a beautiful framed mirror from Motts Food Locker in Rockville. Bring your family to learn about Appleton City’s history.
2025 - 2026 Kansas City Chiefs game radio broadcasts are now available on 95.3 FM, KDKD in Clinton, MO.
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Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for August, 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Aug 20 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Aug 21– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Aug 22 – Dermatology-Timmerman, PA, Aug 26 - Rheumatology-Dr. John, Aug 27 - Ortho-Dr. Gray, Aug 27 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Aug 28 - Neurology- Dr. Shoaib
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Aug 16 Kid's Fun Day 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Growing In Grace Community Center in AC
Aug 19 First day of classes at AC Schools
Drier and warmer today
Any showers today should stay in central Missouri, or very south & east Missouri toward mid to late afternoon.
We start to dry out and warm up today.
Temps a few degrees warmer every day into the weekend - which looks hot again, more typical for mid-August.
Have a great day, all!
-Greg@660weather
VCSO offers some great advice
We urge residents to please remember to drive safely, especially in the mornings and afternoons, keeping an eye out for children waiting at or leaving from bus stops! Don't drive distracted! Flashing Red, Kids Ahead; stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights! Drive safely and honor the posted speed limit in school zones when children are present!
Please join us in wishing a safe and wonderful start of the school year for our many families and children in Vernon County!
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Harrisonville police seeking help in finding runaway
We need your help 9 year old Millie Buchan ran away from her home of 2003 Gwenivere, Harrisonville MO at approximately 1341 hours. Please call HPD, 816-380-8940 if you see her. She is currently wearing the orange shirt she is pictured in.
Papinville Picnic Set for September 27th
They have had the Papinville History and School History books reprinted. If you would like to know more of the history about your family you may find it in these books. There are school pictures, teachers names who taught at the schools and stories past students have written. In the school history book, it begins with Harmony Mission, plotting Papinville and stories written by people that lived or had lived in Papinville.
This week the story is about the start of education in Bates County. Harmony Mission, in 1821, had the first school that the missionaries built to teach the Osage Indians and the mission children. The stories will be published in the Mid America News Review or you can listen to it on the KMOE Radio Station.
Courtesy Phyllis Stewart
Age requirement change regarding marriage licenses in Missouri
HB 737 and SB 43 raise the minimum age for marriage in Missouri to 18 years old and prohibit Recorders from issuing a marriage license to any person under the age of 18.
As is required under current law, all applicants will continue to provide proof of age to the Recorder's office in the form of a certified copy of their birth certificate, passport, or other government-issued identification.
The Recorders Association of Missouri and all county Recorders are committed to upholding the statutory requirements of their offices, and these changes will be implemented promptly upon the law's effective date.
Commission discusses county employee health insurance
Charles Rush stopped in to speak on insurance. He is expecting the remainder of the quotes for Health Insurance this week. He is expecting a 26% increase. We have been pretty lucky with the last few years with the lower increases. The Commission stated they might have to have the employees pay part of the coverage now. They are also wanting all the Elected Officials in on discussing the choices.
The Commission resurrected the Computer, Electronic Main, Devices and Social Media Policy.
Trent made the motion to accept the Computer, Electronic Mail, Devices and Social Media Policy. John seconded. All voted yes. Motion passed. No opposition.
August 6, 2025 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.
Galen with Group Benefits Services came in on this scheduled meeting to discuss the advantages of their Self-Funded Insurance. Galen stated that they could work through our Insurance Broker as well. He could not give an exact price till they could see the last 24 months claims history. He states that making the jump to a self-funded insurance would need to be small steps. They are flexible enough to be able to make changes to coverages if needed. He mentioned they do try to steer certain things to a contracted or group agreed pricing as in lab work or surgeries. Their process has many added cost help in using their systems. Jim states the Commissioners would need to discuss this before getting our insurance broker involved.
Trent was added to the West Central Community Action Agency Board.
Charles Rush brought in several options for the Commission to look at for the Health Insurance Renewal. A meeting with all elected officials was set for next Wednesday at 2pm.
Work in progress
1. Policy Regarding Indigent Cremations given 8/25/2023 nothing since April.
2. Rattlesnake Hill Roads 11/06/2023 evening meeting 6/11/25 still gaining signatures. As of 7/3/25, ten people have signed and one resident is declaring he will not sign. All need to sign to move the private drives to roads.
3. Policy Regarding Computer, E-Mail, Devices and Social Media given nothing since 2/14/2024. adopted 8/4/25
4. Opioid Settlement Resolution 10/2/2024 (Judge Highley).
5. EEZ Board 3/26/2025 Proposal Fee with scope of work received $12,000.00 fixed fee 6/11/25.
Obituary - Rebecca Saylor
Ann grew up in N. Kansas City, MO. She graduated from N. Kansas City High School in 1960 and then attended William Woods College in Fulton, MO. Ann lived in New York for a short time while starting her career to become a stewardess working for various airlines for the next 27 years. Following her marriage to Joseph Saylor, Sr. the couple has resided in Sheldon since 1991 following Ann’s retirement from American Airlines due to her MS. Ann loved animals and cherished her beloved dog, Biggie.
Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Turner and family of Georgia; three stepchildren; and several step grandchildren.
A committal service will be held at a later date in the Sheldon Cemetery.
Courtesy Ferry Funeral Home
Obituary - Belinda Jane Schapeler
Belinda Jane Schapeler, age 55 of Appleton City, Missouri died Saturday, August 9, 2025 at her home. She was born July 22, 1970 to Hubert Earl and Barbara Jane Gilliam Heckadon in Butler, Missouri.
Belinda is survived by her husband, David Schapeler of Appleton City, Missouri; one daughter, Robin Swanson and husband Micah of Nevada, Missouri; one son, Hayden Schapeler and companion Piper Harberts of Appleton City, Missouri; three grandchildren, Madilyn, David and Jordyn Swanson; parents, Hubert Heckadon and Barbara of Foster, Missouri; one brother, Heath Heckadon and wife Stacy of Lamar, Missouri; two nephews, Cole Heckadon and wife Whitney and Riley Heckadon and fiancé Rylie McMurry; two nieces, Baylee and Natalie Heckadon; four great-nephews and great-nieces, Lane, Landry, Logan and Riggin; and many other close relatives. Belinda was preceded in death by three grandchildren; father-in-law, Vernon Schapeler; mother-in-law, Edith Schapeler; and sister-in-law, Judy Schapeler.
Obituary - Christy Jane Fuller
Christy built a career in accounting, working for various companies over the years. The position she cherished most was with her dear friends at Cole’s Oil, where the bonds she formed went far beyond the workplace.
At the age of 15, Christy began dating Sam Fuller. Their love story spanned 38 years, including 32 years of marriage, filled with shared adventures, challenges, and triumphs. Together, they were blessed with two sons, Trevor Lee Fuller and Samuel Drake Fuller, who became the pride and joy of her life.
Christy was a proud, protective, and loving mother, a devoted wife, and Sam’s closest confidant. Her strong and caring spirit carried her family through life’s storms, always standing as their source of strength.
She is preceded in death by her mother Janie Doll, father Kenneth L Kuntz, grandparents Walter “Cap” Doll and Ruby Irene Woirhaye Doll and Noah Earl and Lillian Kuntz.
She leaves behind her loving husband, Samuel Charles Fuller; her sons, Trevor Lee Fuller (Kelsi) and Samuel Drake Fuller (Brytni); grandchildren Garren, Jillian, and Whitt; her sister, Toni Lynn Conner; and many beloved nieces and nephews, each holding a special place in her heart.
The brightest lights in Christy’s later years were her three “perfect” grandbabies, who, in her eyes, could do no wrong. She delighted in spoiling them, often shopping for little treasures just to see their smiles.
Christy’s love, strength, and laughter will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
A celebration of life visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Davis Event Center, Harrisonville, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Foundation and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.
Monday, August 11, 2025
Bates County under Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bates County and surrounding areas to be in effect until 5 pm. This is heading toward Appleton City, Spruce and Montrose.
Harrisonville schools events this week
Meet the Teacher Events:
Harrisonville Early Childhood Center Wildcats – Aug. 13, 5:30 p.m. (Preschool Orientation & PAT Kickoff)
Harrisonville Elementary Wildcats – Aug. 14, 3–7 p.m. (sign-up link coming soon)
McEowen Elementary Wildcats – Aug. 14, 3–7 p.m. (sign-up link coming soon)
Harrisonville Middle School – Aug. 14, 3–7 p.m. (open house)
Harrisonville High School – Aug. 14, 3–7 p.m. (open house)
Cass Career Center – Aug. 14, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (open house)
First day of school: Monday, Aug. 18!
Carter Bell named as national finalist in wildlife production and management contest
Rich Hill FFA member Carter Bell has been selected as a National Finalist in Wildlife Production and Management for raising and selling his quail. This prestigious recognition acknowledges Carter as one of the top four members nationwide with the SAE through an application process that started in February. He had to compete at the Area level. After winning Area and State in April, his application was polished and sent to Nationals.
Overall, Missouri had a fantastic year with 13 National Finalists out of the 50 areas. The event is sponsored by John Deere, Ducks Unlimited, Invenergy, and Wrangler.
Good luck Carter!
Big day for Butler pinewood derby racers
Pinewood derby racing is making a big comeback in Butler as the Cub Scout Pack 4237 held their first annual "Outlaw" derby as seen here- making cars light with the least amount of rolling resistance is the name of the game! Here are some highlights:
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Carter Bell receives Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship
Congratulations, Carter Bell
Rich Hill Class of 2025 graduate Carter Bell has been awarded the Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship for $8,500 for the 2025–26 school year.
This prestigious nationwide scholarship program awarded a total of $2.5 million in scholarships this year to hardworking students across the country. We’re proud of you, Carter!
The Museum Minute: Amoret to get new school
Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of August 13
1880 An itinerant tight rope walker performs on the East side of the Butler square, in front of the Bates Co Record newspaper.
1890 The P.A. Coob store, in Hume, advertises boys knee pants 25 cents, men's shirts and drawers 21 cents each, ladies fast black hose, 10 cents a pair.
1892 The Amoret school board signs a contract to build a 30 by 40 foot two story school house at a cost of $1,000.00.
1895 The Rich Hill city council advises the street commissioner to get bid for a ditch 75 feet long, 4 feet wide & 5 deep for burying dead animals found around town.
1909 Mr. Schoeber, of Hume, is the area champion wheat grower. He has 18 acres averaging 21 1/2 bushels per acre.
1940 The 7th annual Butler Chamber of Commerce Horse Show begins in West Butler.
1944 Showing at Fisk Theater, in Butler, Red Skelton and Harry James and his orchestra in "Bathing Beauties."
1976 A three day Bi-Centennial pageant begins at the Butler Fairgrounds.
1999 The Merwin Christian Church's new parsonage is completed and the pastor, Alan Black and family are moving in.
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