Butler Aquatic Center Swim Lessons

Due to a large turn out this year the Butler Aquatic Center is considering the possibility of expanding the number of swim lesson classes currently being offered for area youth. 

The additional classes would be conducted between the hours of 6:00 P M and 7:00 P M weeknights. The decision to conduct the classes will be based on enrollment numbers. For more information contact the Butler Aquatic Center at 660-679-3521

4-H Press Release: Bates County 4-H Horse Show results‏

(BUTLER, MO – July 11, 2014)  After being rained out on Sunday, July 6, the Bates County 4-H Horse Show was held with drier conditions on Thursday, July 10, at the Bates County Fairgrounds.  Thirteen 4-H horsemanship members participated. Results from the show are as follows:

       

 Novice Division:                

• Performance Classes: Grand Champion: Katelyn Anderson

• Game Classes: Grand Champion: Maylen Lawson

 Junior Division:   

• Game Classes: Grand Champion: Taitlyn Madison

      

Intermediate Division:

• Performance Classes: Grand Champion: Micah Patrick

• Game Classes: Grand Champion: Merritt Roach

Senior Division:

•  Games Classes: Grand Champion: David Warfield, Jr

REMINDER: 10th Annual Appleton City Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show

The 10^th Annual Appleton City Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show will be held Saturday, July 12 at the City Park. Check-in is from 9:00 a.m. to noon and the Car Show will be from noon to 3:00 p.m. There will be a $10 entry fee per vehicle. There will be judges for all classes with 5 car classes, 3 truck classes and one each motorcycle and rat rod class. There will also be 10 special pick awards. The first 150 entries will be given Dash Plaques. D.J. Brandon Wallace will present music on the Stage. There will also be a 50-50 drawing and door prizes. In addition to the Car Show, there will also be a craft show. Vendors are wanted. Please contact Ronda Strope at 660-492-3631 or stropescents@gmail.com for craft show information. T-Shirts are available at Powel’s True Value for $10 each. For car show information, call Bob Roos 660-492-2822, Ted McDaniel 660-492-3779, Ed Hardesty 660-464-0360 or Doug Snodgrass 660-492-2814, or email to appletoncitycarshow@yahoo.com

Weather Update : High Heat Index Today

Try to stay cool and hydrated today. Should be a bit hotter with heat index readings a tad higher. But a stronger breeze should help out some. Check out the graphic of outdoor safety tips if you must be outdoors. 

Later this evening you'll be able to see a lightning display over Iowa that is expected to work its way into northern Missouri. Primary severe threat would be from damaging winds. Current thinking is the bulk of severe weather should be mostly in Iowa but can't rule out isolated severe cells sneaking into northern Missouri. Storms should weaken as they continue south overnight.

Obituary - Marilyn Hulsey

Marilyn Hulsey, 70, of Kansas City, Missouri, died Friday July 11, 2014, at her home. She was born October 2, 1943 in San Jose, California, the daughter of Luther M. and Clara (Williams) Quinn.

Obituary - John Amos Shephard

John Amos Shephard, of Harrisonville, MO, died July 11, 2014 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. 

John was born December 11, 1929 in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Orville Lewis and Helen (Noonan) Shephard. John was an Army veteran. He owned and operated a grocery store. 

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Shephard, of the home. 

Memorial service information and a complete obituary will be posted when that information becomes available.

More results from the Bates County Fair

2014 Beef Show
Thursday, July 10

Bottle Calf
Champion Lillian Rotert
Reserve Champion Macie Morris

Bottle Calf Showmanship
Champion Briar McIntire
Reserve Champion Macie Morris

Senior Showmanship Ages 15 and up
Champion Mallory Early
Reserve Champion Cortney Yahing

Obituary - Crystal Jean (Loyd) Young

Memorial Services for Crystal Young will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the Church of the Nazarene in Butler, Missouri with Pastor John Prichard officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Crystal Young Memorial Fund. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. Cremation under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri (660-679-0009).
 

Crystal Jean (Loyd) Young, 56 of Butler, Missouri passed away July 11, 2014 at Medicalodge of Butler. She was born March 19, 1958 in Peculiar, Missouri, daughter of Ervin Lee and Phyllis Jean (Carter) Loyd.

Crystal was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her step-mother, Dorothy Loyd of Peculiar, Missouri; brother Carter Bryan Loyd of Osceola, Missouri; brother Gerald Lee Loyd of Grandview, Missouri; sister Michelle Kuntze of Omaha, Nebraska; sister Debbie Loyd Jarvis of Independence, Missouri; step-brothers Tim Boos and Mike Boos of Peculiar; daughter Hydie Loyd Middaugh of Belton, Missouri; daughter Samantha Dawn Taylor of Butler; eight grandchildren; as well as many friends and cousins.