Sign up now for Butler June Shootout...

The 2nd Annual Butler June Shootout will be held June 8-10 at the Butler high school and at the grade school for 4th grade through high school girls and boys. Medals will  be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Last year, 30 teams participated in the event. 

Admission for spectators is $3 for adults and $1 for children. Teams signed up so far include:

1 Freshmen Boys
1 JV Girls
1 Varsity Girls
1 JH Girls
2 6th Girls
1 5th Girls
1 4th Girls

Cost is $100 per team and the deadline to sign up is June 1st at 8 p.m. For info or to sign up contact Brad Davis at 660-229-4045 or Matt Berry at 660-424-9181 email matt_s_berry@yahoo.com

Highlights from Butler R-V Retirement Recognition Reception

Lindsey Davis accepts the Friend of Butler R-V Elementary
award from CTA President Angie Clarke

Greg and Pam Morris presented with Friend of Butler
R-V High School award by Angie Clarke

Denny Appleberry is the Non-Certified Staff Member of
the Year at Butler Elementary pictured with Angie Clarke

Brenda Minor awarded as Non-Certified Staff Member of
the Year at Butler High School by Angie Clarke

Teacher of the Year at Butler Elementary honors go to
Lynne McLain, presented by Misty Brooks of the Butler
Chamber of Commerce

Robin Colburn is Teacher of the Year at Butler High
School, presented by Misty Brooks

Lynn McLain retires after 31 years of service in the
Butler School District

Hume news

The Community of Hume wishes to extend their sympathy to the family of Ernest Board formally of the Hume area who passed away on May 20.

The Community of Hume also wishes to extend their sympathy to the family of Francis Lindell who died on May 20 as the result of a tractor accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of both these men. They will both be greatly missed by family and friends.

Set up for Hume Alumni will be Friday, May 25 at 3:00 p.m. On Saturday evening the Hume Alumni will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the gym at the Hume School. Dues for the Alumni are $10.00 per person. The 2012 Senior Class will be inducted into the Alumni Association that evening. Clean up for the Hume Alumni will be Sunday, May 27 at 3:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to help with either set up or clean up will be greatly appreciated.

It is time for the annual City Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, June 16 starting at 8:00 a.m. If you have any questions, you can give Karla Davidson a call at the bank 660-643-7612 or home 660-643-7568.

If you would like your children featured in the new section of community leaders for the 2012 edition of the Hume Fair Paper, please send in a photo along with $10.00 with names and parent information to: Hume Fair Association, P. O. Box 91, Hume, MO 64752 or give to any fair board member. We are also still looking for Prince and Princess Candidates and Rodeo Queen Candidates.

-our thanks to Karen Irwin

Obituary - Walter Grimes

Funeral services for Walter Grimes will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 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, Missouri. Contributions to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

Walter LeRoy Grimes, age 80 of Butler, Missouri, died Monday, May 21, 2012 at his home in Butler. He was born June 19, 1931 to Merlin Ellsworth and Ruby Collins Dickerson Grimes in Spruce, Missouri.

Walter is survived by his wife of 61 years, Evelyn Faye Grimes of Butler, Missouri; one son, Robert Duane Grimes and Arlene of Thayer, Missouri; one daughter, Lynn Rogers and husband Greg of Butler, Missouri; 5 grandchildren, Chris Wimsatt, Justin Wimsatt, Jonathan Grimes, Micah Grimes and Tamara Grimes; 10 great-grandchildren, Kireston, Kamiron, Kerigan, Kendal, Kooper, Blaine, Johnny, Cash, Jasmine and Paige; an uncle, Don Grimes and wife Norma of Archie, Missouri; and an aunt, Hazel Dickerson of Butler, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Obituary - Earnest Board

Funeral services for Ernest Board will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Bill Platt officiating and Pastor Dave Rorabaugh assisting. Visitation will be prior to services from 9-10 a.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Salem Cemetery, Foster, Missouri. Contributions to Nevada First Christian Church or Salvation Army.

Ernest Eugene Board, age 88 of Nevada, Missouri, died Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born November 23, 1923 to Ervin Parker and Alpha Dale Briscoe Board in Bates County, Missouri.

Ernest is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jeanne Board of Nevada, Missouri; one son, Brian Board and wife Sharon of Nevada, Missouri; two grandsons, Parker Board and fiance` Carli Honea and Tucker Board; one brother, Glen Board of Butler, Missouri; and special niece, Mary Clark and husband John and their children, Donald Clark, Heather Blanchard and husband Nathan and Laura Duncan and husband Nathan. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Obituary - Jim Walker

Arrangements for Jim Walker are Cremation, with memorial services 6:00 PM Friday, May 25, 2012 at the Drexel Nazarene Church, Drexel, Missouri. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society. Arrangements under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816) 657-4400.

James Dale “Jim” Walker, 44 of Independence, Missouri died May 15, 2012 at his home. Jim was born July 10, 1967 in Dallas, Texas, son of Gary and Carol (Berry) Wright.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Gary Wright; mother-in-law Dorothy A. Elson; and two granddaughters, Lily Heavener and Erianne Soto.

He is survived by his mother, Carol Wright of Drexel, Missouri; wife Angie Walker of Independence, Missouri; son James D. Walker of Independence; daughter April Heavener of Independence; grandsons Austin Heavener and Mason Heavener; stepson August Burns; stepson Nick Blackwell; brother Scott Walker, Sr.; nephews Scottie Walker, Jr., and Michael Hudnall; sisters-in-law Yvonne Morris and Rhonda Hudnall; and cousins Gary Howard, Kim Davis, Heather Blagsted and Charles and Nona Howard.

Butler Saddle Club purchases books

The Butler Saddle Club recently purchased books for the Partners in Reading Program at Butler Elementary School. The books are Wild Girl, White Dynamite, Curly Kidd, and Armadillo Rodeo. The club purchased 6 copies of each title for preschool through 6th grade to enjoy during the guided reading curriculum.

Pictured are: Jessica McIntyre, Assistant Principal; Penny Smith, 3rd Grade Teacher; Stephanie Nelson, 4th Grade Teacher; Stacey Lawson, Principal; Pamela Craft, SLP and BSC Member; and Valerie Gaylord, BSC Member.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Buckle up and be careful this weekend...

More Troopers will be on duty for the holiday weekend

Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces increased enforcement during the Memorial Day holiday travel period. Over the past several years, the Patrol has experienced great success in traffic crash and fatality reduction efforts on the interstate highways with the 20-Mile Trooper operations on the heavily traveled holiday weekends. Once again, troopers will take part in the 20-Mile Trooper project on Friday, May 25, and on Monday, May 28, 2012 in an effort to promote safety and to reduce the number of crashes in the Troop A area. This means Troop A will post a trooper every 20 miles on Interstates 70, 29, 35, and 470, and U.S. Highways 50 and 71. The objective of the project is to place a trooper in close proximity of motorists who may need assistance and to aggressively enforce all traffic violations which may contribute to unsafe traveling conditions.

Missouri is currently experiencing a 16% increase in traffic fatalities compared to the same time period last year, and the Patrol is committed to reducing traffic crashes through our education and enforcement efforts.

“Our goal is to make traveling on Missouri’s highways safer for everyone,” stated Captain Powell. “Remember to do your part. Obey the speed limit, pay attention to the job of driving, always buckle your seat belt, and if you are going to drink, please do not drive.” Should you find yourself in need of assistance, or observe another motorist operating a vehicle in an unsafe manner contact your local law enforcement agency or contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone.