Boil order issued-revised

A boil order was issued this afternoon for District #6 customers living on East Dakota Street in Butler.

An order means water is contaminated and you are asked to boil all drinking water and cooking water for at least 3 minutes. Throw away all ice cubes and empty your ice cube trays. Add one tablespoon of Clorox to all dish washing water.

The length of order is unknown at this time, we will advise when it is lifted.

Customers with Butler water are not under the boil order.

-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet

Fox 4 reports on Don Harman passing

Don Harman, a beloved meteorologist and personality on the FOX 4 morning show passed away Tuesday evening. To all of us, Don was like family, and the news comes as a great shock to all the folks he worked with here at FOX 4.

President and General Manager Cheryl McDonald said “We are very saddened by this tragic loss. Don wasn’t just our Meteorologist, he was a part of our family and we loved him. Words cannot express how deeply he will be missed.”

Don brightened our mornings for more than 10 years and he made his mark on Kansas City television. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, and we ask that in this time of sorrow that you respect them and their need for privacy in their moment of grief.

Courtesy of Fox 4 News

2011 Coats for Kids drive 'a huge success'

The Coats for Kids drive was a huge success... this year's goal has been met and those who have donated are being sent a very special 'Thank You'. The coats have been purchased and children in Bates County will be warmer thanks to your kindness.

Larry and Carol Ann Winburn along with the office of DSWA in Butler would like to thank everyone who donated as each person has been entered in a contest to win prizes. The drawing will be held Dec. 16th and winners will be contacted by phone.

-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet

Chance of freezing precip Saturday night...

Today
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows around 30. South winds around 10 mph.

Saturday

Rain in the morning...then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Saturday Night

Rain likely in the evening...then a chance of rain and freezing rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Suspect description released in hunter stabbing near Drexel

The Cass County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect in the assault on a Drexel man. The victim, Brent A. Scott, 41, Drexel, stated that he was deer hunting on the morning of November 25 when he was approached by a man described as white, 5'9, 250lbs, approximately 30 years old, stocky build, with shaggy brown hair.

Investigators are working with Mr. Scott to develop a composite sketch to be released later.

Anyone with information on this case should contact the Cass County Sheriff's Office at 816-380-5200.

Appleton City 'Christmas in the Country' this Saturday

The community of Appleton city will host a Christmas in the country this Saturday December 3rd. The event will feature several holiday activities , such as a home tour, handmade arts and crafts by local artisans. The Appleton City Library will be open with refreshments and a tickets will be for sale to get you in the drawing to win gift baskets, savings bonds and a handmade quilt by Wanda Alexander. The drawing will be held at 11 am.

The FFA Green house will be open in the house west of the Appleton City High School gym. There will be a bake sale starting at 9 am at 116 South Maple Street, The Kreisler’s county Pharmacy will host an open house from 9 to noon, Petals West will be open for a Holiday Open House from 9 am till 3 pm with door prizes and refreshments.

The Farm House Kitchen invites you in for a complementary cup of spiced apple cider, hot chocolate or coffee. Three Wishes in Appleton City will be open for the , “ Christmas in the Country” holiday celebration. Featuring original mosaics, original art and unique creations, the Hudson Hustlers 4-H Club, will host a potato bar lunch from 11 to 1 pm.

Santa will be in the Appleton City Park from 4 to 5 pm, a ham and bean and chili and soup supper at 5 pm until 8:30 at the Appleton city Christian Church 100 south chestnut, Live holiday music from 5:45 to 7:15.

-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet

Obituary - David Carrel

David R. Carrel, 55 formerly of Branson, Mo., passed away November 29, 2011 in Butler surrounded by family.

Cremation, with memorial services 5:00 PM Saturday, December 3, 2011 under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660) 679-0009 with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Visitation 4-5:00 PM at the funeral home.

A complete obituary will be posted when that information becomes available.

Written messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Obituary - Margaret Shobe

Funeral services for Margaret Shobe will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Family.

Margaret Shobe, age 84 of Butler, Missouri died November 28, 2011 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born July 17, 1927 to Oliver and Vernes Sweets Shobe in Lincoln, Missouri.

Margaret is survived by a son, Willard Shobe of Butler, Missouri; a daughter, Kathleen Shaw and husband Patrick of Kansas City, Kansas; one brother, Levi Shobe of Sedalia, Missouri; three grandchildren, Margaritta Ratliff, Jackqueline Mitchell and Bradley Shobe; and five great-grandchildren, Anthony, Antione, Dollar, Kurious and Adyson. She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Fannie Frances Buckner; and one brother, Ervin Shobe.