Weather Update: Cold Front Settled In

A cold front settled south through Kansas and Missouri Monday but left behind some of the most beautiful weather you're likely to see in this region of the country in mid-July. Open those windows cause the lovely weather is here to stay... for a few days at least. Expect afternoon highs to top out in the 70s today through Thursday with a slight warm up to around 80 by Friday. Overnight lows in the 50s will warm into the 60s, but still sounds like good "sleeping with the windows open" weather. So, for the next few days you wont be able to use the "oppressive heat and humidity" excuse to stay away from the great outdoors.

How are you taking advantage of this lovely weather?

Ozark Shores Rentals: Massive Tent Sale Today In Butler

MASSIVE TENT SALE TODAY! Ozark Shores Home Furnishings located at 1009 West Ft. Scott Street in Butler. Everyone is welcomed to Come and join us for a hot dog and soda today and celebrate summer with a HUGE sale in our parking lot! Lots of great bargains for every room in your home! Ozark Shores Home Furnishings.... where wanting it today....is getting it today!

MODOT: Area Road and Bridge Work

MoDOT/Southwest Road Report for Tuesday, July 15
(Weather and/or work scheduling conflicts could postpone the work)

• Bates County

I-49: One northbound and/or one southbound lane closed in areas between Archie and Rich Hill. Resurfacing.

• Henry County

* Southbound Route 13/52 Bridge Replacement Over Truman Lake South of Clinton:
 
TRAFFIC SHIFT: Head-to-head traffic in northbound lanes of Route 13. One lane open in each direction with southbound traffic shifted to one northbound lane. Equipment entering and leaving work areas Speed limit reduced to 55 mph Completion: Winter 2014

• Vernon County

* Route B: ROAD CLOSED over Clear Creek east of Sheldon. Bridge deck replacement. (Completion: late August) 
* Route BB: One-lane traffic near Brownington. Laying long patches.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 7/14/14

• On 7/14/14 around 5:35pm The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 49 year old George Barber of Dardanelle,Arkansas. He was arrested on 1.) Driving while intoxicated- Drugs and alcohol 2.) Fail to signal 3.) Fail to drive on right half of the roadway. He was booked into the Bates County Jail and placed on a 12 hour hold.

Hume Community News

Hume News
 

The community of Hume was saddened at the loss of Larry Berry on July 3.  Larry and his family came to our community as a Principal and Coach many years ago.  He would eventually become Superintendent of our school.  Many students were inspired by him to go on and become educators, coaches and Principals themselves.

 

Larry gave his all to everything he did, his love of his family, being involved with every thing at the school, his church, community and singing to those who had lost loved ones.  He spread his smile and his talents throughout the county when he became Southern Commissioner of Bates County. 

 

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lesa, Bobby, Braden, Stacy, Jenny and the rest of the family.  He will be greatly missed by a host of family and friends.  Have a wonderful time singing with the Angels! 

 

The community would also like to extend their sympathy to the family of Rob Robertson.  Our prayers and thoughts are with his wife, family, church family and friends.  He also will greatly be missed by all. 

 

Jordan Morrison and Tommy Whitten gave everyone a scare on Sunday, July 13 when they had a wreck just east of town.  They have a long road ahead of them, but are expected to make a full recovery.  Our continued prayers for healing are with you boys. 

 On June 28 Ryland Austin celebrated his 1st birthday at McGinnis Youth Center with a host of family and friends. 

 

The Hume Fair is right around the corner, July 29 through August 2.  The candidates are busy selling tickets, so please support them in their endeavor.   

 

On Wednesday, July 30 don’t forget the homemade ice cream social at 6:30 p.m. (please bring homemade ice cream or dessert if you can) with the gospel sing at 7:00 p.m.  There will be a short dedication to the ones who have purchased park benches. All are invited to sing and share their talent.  Following the gospel sing, the Riverside Cowboy Church will hold services in the arena at 8:15 p.m.   See ya at the fair!

Rich Hill Fire Department Responded to possible Electrical Fire

Around 6pm this evening 7/14/14 the Rich Hill Fire Department responded to a house at 1424 East Maple Street on the report of  the smell of electrical wires burning in the house. When RH Fire crews arrived on scene nothing was found and the house was cleared.

First Baptist Church VBS

Mark your calendars for First Baptist Church VBS is set for August 3-7th. 6-8:30 PM. The church is located at 300 N. Delaware Street.

We are having an ice cream social the Saturday night before for you to sign your kids up. It will be at the Jaycee park on the 2nd. starts at 5:30. There will be a bouncy house and fun things for the kids to do. Don't miss it.

Obituary - Erma ‘Darlene' Fowler

Erma ‘Darlene' Fowler

Erma ‘Darlene’ Fowler, age 80 of Adrian, MO, died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Saturday, July 12, 2014.

Darlene was born on November 30, 1933, in Cross Timbers, MO to Cyrus Vincent Crowder and Elsie Marie ‘Sapp’ Crowder.  After school she went to work for the phone company in Clinton until she married.  Darlene Crowder married Jerold “Buddy” Burton Fowler on March 4, 1950 in Clinton, where they made their home for several years.  In 1968 they moved to rural Adrian, where they raised their children, continued to farm and raised cattle.  Darlene was a member of Altona Baptist Church and the Altona Ladies’ Club.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandma. She was known far and wide for her wonderful cooking.  Everyone always wanted to eat at her table and no one was ever turned away. She loved growing flowers, working in her garden and mowing her lawn.

Survivors include her children, Jerry Fowler (Vickie) of Butler, Janet Gaylord of Adrian, and Kevin Fowler of Adrian; five grandchildren, JaNell Ferguson (Brad) of Adrian, Justin Colin of Adrian, JaNetta Larsen of Butler, Casey Colin (Abby) of Butler, Jeri Lynn Fowler of Butler; four great-grandchildren, Clayton Ferguson, Kayde Colin, Callie Ferguson and Cale Ferguson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; a sister, Betty Ann Crowder; and a brother, Kenneth Doyle.

The family will receive visitors at Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton, on Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.  A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM, followed by interment at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Altona Ladies’ Club and left in care of Consalus Funeral Home, 209 S. 2^nd St., Clinton, MO 64735.