Despite warm temps the 68th annual Hume Fair and rodeo officially gets underway starting with a ham and bean supper at the arena Tuesday night; while Legion Hall is expected to be stuffed with crafts, garden goodies, 4-H projects, arts, woodworking, baked goods, photography, scrap-booking and more on display all week for judging.
Princess candidates are Hannah Swickhamer, 10, daughter of Stacey and Lesa Swickhamer; Chelsey Finley, 11, daughter of Chris and Danielle Finley all from the Hume area; and Kearston Davenport, 8, daughter of Dan and Ressa Davenport of Hume, and Jody and JoAnn Stepp of Rich Hill.
Prince candidate is Spencer White, 5, grandson of Terry Irwin and Beverly Spencer of Hume, and Meda and Harry Wisdom of Manty KS.
The parade starts at 11 am sharp on Saturday and you can expect to see a full compliment of horses, buggies, ATV's, decorated bicycles, classic cars and more. Grand Marshall this year is Cecil McKinley, long time resident and Hume supporter.
A dance with music provided by Paragon Saturday night follows the 8 pm rodeo, topping off a busy week.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Obituary - Mable Sorter
Graveside services for Mable Sorter will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Art Ellsworth officiating. There is no visitation. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri.
Mable Lorene Sorter, age 83 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born April 4, 1927 to Andrew Jackson and Mary Jane Conway Dunlap in Nyhart, Missouri.Mable is survived by one sister, Edna Nieder of Butler, Missouri; a brother, Francis Dunlap of Kansas City, Missouri; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Norman Sorter in 2005; a brother, Johnie Eugene Dunlap; and one sister, Bettie Lucille Dunlap.
Free athletic physicals in Adrian this Thursday
Free Sports Physicals for students will be available on Thursday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the school library.
Ice cream social tonight
Beat the heat with a good old fashioned ice cream social on the Butler square, along with a concert by the Bates County Nostalgia Band. The fun starts at 7:30 tonight.
Get out and vote!
Polling places will be open 6 am to 7 pm tomorrow:
AMSTERDAM PRECINCT: Highway Y & Walnut Street, Amsterdam (Miami R-1) Voters in West Point & Elkhart Townships will vote at the Amsterdam Community Center. Note: all of West Boone Township votes at the Drexel Community Center in Drexel.
AMORET PRECINCT: Highway 52 & Main Street, Amoret (Miami R-1) Voters in Homer & Charlotte Townships will vote at the Amoret Community Center.
BALLARD PRECINCT: Rt 1, Box 145, Butler (Ballard R-2) All voters in the district will vote at the Ballard school.
ADRIAN NORTH PRECINCT: Old Hwy 71 South, Adrian (Adrian R-3 & Archie R-5) All voters in Deer Creek North will vote at the Adrian Optimist Building.
ADRIAN SOUTH PRECINCT: Old Hwy 71 South, Adrian (Adrian R-3) Voters in Deer Creek South, East Boone, Grand River, Elkhart, Mound, & Shawnee Townships will vote at the Adrian Optimist Building.
RICH HILL NORTH PRECINCT: 6th & Walnut Street, Rich Hill (Rich Hill R-4) Voters in Osage North, Lone Oak, Pleasant Gap, Hudson, and Prairie Townships will vote at the American Legion Building in Rich Hill. Note: All of Rockville Township votes at Rockville Community Center.
RICH HILL SOUTH PRECINCT: 6th & Walnut Street, Rich Hill (Rich Hill R-4) Voters in Osage South, New Home South, Walnut, & Howard Townships will vote at the American Legion Building in Rich Hill.
BUTLER 1 PRECINCT: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Ward 1, Mound, Shawnee, & Summit Townships will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium
BUTLER 2 PRECINCT: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Ward 2, Elkhart & Charlotte Townships will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium
BUTLER 3 PRECINCT: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Ward 3, New Home North, Lone Oak & Pleasant Gap Townships will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium
BUTLER 4 PRECINCT: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Township Ward 4 will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium
HUME PRECINCT: 100 S. 2nd Street, Hume (Hume R-8) Votes in Howard and Walnut Townships will vote at the Hume Community Center.
HUDSON PRECINCT: Rt. 3, Appleton City, Highway 52E and Highway W (Hudson R-9) All voters in the district will vote at the Hudson School.
ROCKVILLE PRECINCT: Osage Street, Rockville (Appleton City R-2 & Rich Hill R-4) All voters in Rockville Township will vote at the Rockville Community Center.
DREXEL PRECINCT: 410 E. Bates, Drexel (Drexel R-4 & Miami R-1) All voters in West Boone Township will vote at the Drexel Community Center.
AMSTERDAM PRECINCT: Highway Y & Walnut Street, Amsterdam (Miami R-1) Voters in West Point & Elkhart Townships will vote at the Amsterdam Community Center. Note: all of West Boone Township votes at the Drexel Community Center in Drexel.
AMORET PRECINCT: Highway 52 & Main Street, Amoret (Miami R-1) Voters in Homer & Charlotte Townships will vote at the Amoret Community Center.
BALLARD PRECINCT: Rt 1, Box 145, Butler (Ballard R-2) All voters in the district will vote at the Ballard school.
ADRIAN NORTH PRECINCT: Old Hwy 71 South, Adrian (Adrian R-3 & Archie R-5) All voters in Deer Creek North will vote at the Adrian Optimist Building.
ADRIAN SOUTH PRECINCT: Old Hwy 71 South, Adrian (Adrian R-3) Voters in Deer Creek South, East Boone, Grand River, Elkhart, Mound, & Shawnee Townships will vote at the Adrian Optimist Building.
RICH HILL NORTH PRECINCT: 6th & Walnut Street, Rich Hill (Rich Hill R-4) Voters in Osage North, Lone Oak, Pleasant Gap, Hudson, and Prairie Townships will vote at the American Legion Building in Rich Hill. Note: All of Rockville Township votes at Rockville Community Center.
RICH HILL SOUTH PRECINCT: 6th & Walnut Street, Rich Hill (Rich Hill R-4) Voters in Osage South, New Home South, Walnut, & Howard Townships will vote at the American Legion Building in Rich Hill.
BUTLER 1 PRECINCT: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Ward 1, Mound, Shawnee, & Summit Townships will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium
BUTLER 2 PRECINCT: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Ward 2, Elkhart & Charlotte Townships will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium
BUTLER 3 PRECINCT: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Ward 3, New Home North, Lone Oak & Pleasant Gap Townships will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium
BUTLER 4 PRECINCT: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Township Ward 4 will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium
HUME PRECINCT: 100 S. 2nd Street, Hume (Hume R-8) Votes in Howard and Walnut Townships will vote at the Hume Community Center.
HUDSON PRECINCT: Rt. 3, Appleton City, Highway 52E and Highway W (Hudson R-9) All voters in the district will vote at the Hudson School.
ROCKVILLE PRECINCT: Osage Street, Rockville (Appleton City R-2 & Rich Hill R-4) All voters in Rockville Township will vote at the Rockville Community Center.
DREXEL PRECINCT: 410 E. Bates, Drexel (Drexel R-4 & Miami R-1) All voters in West Boone Township will vote at the Drexel Community Center.
Local forecast - heat advisory
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM TOMORROW
Today
Mostly sunny. Hot and humid. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index readings 104 to 109.
Tonight
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Martial Arts Tournament returns to Adrian this Saturday
The Blackhawk Nationals Martial Arts Tournament is coming this Saturday, August 7th to the Adrian Optimist Building with an anticipated large number competitors and spectators to be present. Last year's weekend event was well attended with over 200 competitors; many of which traveled a considerable distance to participate.
This year's event features grappling and point fighting with registration starting at 8:30 am; competition starting at 10 am. Black Belt instructors and their students from several Mid-West States are expected to attend.The Adrian Optimist club will be serving lunch so come and plan on spending the day. For more information, contact Mike Kreitler at 660-679-5496.
Hottest temps yet to come
Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
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