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Obituary - Johnnie Jo Hough

Funeral services for Johnnie Hough will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Barrett Case officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Family.

Johnnie Jo Hough, age 57 of Warsaw, Missouri, formerly of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, June 21, 2014 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born August 14, 1956 to John Ophilus and Laile Ann Smith Hough in Butler.

Johnnie is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Hough of Warsaw, Missouri; one son, Major John Forrest Hough and wife Sabrina of Abilene, Texas; his parents, John and Laile Hough of Rich Hill, Missouri; one brother, Kip Hough of Kansas City, Missouri; one sister, Patricia Burchell and husband Randy of Rich Hill, Missouri; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Bret in 1993.

Pictures 3rd and Final Night of The Butler Saddle Club Rodeo

Parents: Reminder that black ball pants will need to be turned in at the last game. Pictures will be handed out at that time also. Pants must be turned in to get your pictures. Players get to keep their tshirt.

Tball pictures can be picked up at the 123/456 boys field concession stand Wednesday-Friday night of this week.

Little Miss and Mr. Bates County Candidates Needed... Deadline to sign up soon

Bates County Candidates are needed for the upcoming Little Miss and Mr. Bates County contest during the fair. The contest is for boys and girls ages 4 - 6 years old by July 1, 2014.

Pre registration is required for this event and the deadline to pre-register is June 27th. You can register your child at The Butler Chamber of Commerce Office at 5 N. Main in Butler, There is a $5 charge for each child.

Little Miss and Mr. Bates County finalist will ride in the Fair Parade July 8th with the winners being selected after at the Fair Bash. The winners will receive a 50$ savings bond with a maximum of 10 finalist to be selected. Be sure you register the deadline is almost here.

Courtesy of FM. 92.1

Bates County Fair to kickoff July 8th

The Bates County Fair will kickoff with the parade set to leave the fairgrounds at 5:30pm on July 8th and will arrive on the square around 6pm. If you want to be part of the judging with chances to win cash prizes and ribbons/trophies in the parade you must register at the front gate with the officials. You must check in to be judged there will be no late judging.

The theme of 2014 Bates County Fair is "Where the road ends, The fun begins"

Job Opening In Harrisonville Area

Branding Iron BBQ is looking for an experienced cook. If you know someone or you are looking for a job in a fun high paced atmosphere and have experience in a kitchen apply in person at 2027 Commercial Harrisonville MO. No calls please.

Lightning Safety Awareness Week

This week is *Lightning Safety Awareness Week*. Lightning is actually one of the top 3 storm-related killers in the U.S.. Now that it's summer and we're spending plenty of time outdoors, it's a good time to review lightning safety to ensure you and your family stay safe this summer. For more information, check out this link and keep an eye on our Facebook page as we will be posting interesting safety and awareness information all week long!

http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/

Butler Police Department Activity Report 6/16 - 6/22 - 14

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06/16/2014 
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Break in 800 block of S High
Walk in report Harassment call 
Assault report
Theft report 800 block of S High
Keep the peace 
Warrant service Stoplight
Leave without pay Casey’s
Theft report Fran Apts

06/17/2014

Attempted break in N Main
Warrant service
Walk in harassment report
Warrant service 200 block of W Atkinson
Assist MSHP

Monday, June 23, 2014