“Miles of Memories” at the Montrose Festival

The Montrose Festival will be held May 22nd – May 24th, and the theme is “Miles of Memories”. Friday will feature Art Bentley, one man band, behind the Knight’s Hall. Saturday will start off with breakfast served by the VFW from 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. A 5K run, walk, jog starts at 7:30 a.m. and the Montrose Mile for ages 21 and over at 8:30.

The car show, bake sale, small engine display, food and craft booths will open at 9:00 a.m. The Diaper Derby is at 9:30 a.m. with the toddler swimsuit contest immediately following. Lo Snaps photo booths will provide 4 photos on a card at no charge 10:30 – 12:30 and 1:30 – 3:30.

There will be a bounce house, Sprinkles and Spangles the Clowns, face painting and pony rides for the kids throughout the day. The Osage Vigilantes will entertain with skits at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m. Dusti’s Dance Academy performs at 12:30. The Grand Parade begins at 1:00. Following the parade will be the fried chicken dinner from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Knight of Columbus Hall.

The Texas Hold’em tournament starts at 7:00 p.m. The band “Big MiJett” (Pat Brownsberger) will be playing for the street dance at 8:00 p.m. The Gutter Party Breakfast starts at midnight at the Knight’s Hall. On Sunday, community softball starts at noon and Town Team baseball at 6:00 p.m.

If you have questions regarding the festival call 660-693-4761 or 660-492-3163.

REMINDER: Butler High School Summer School Driver’s Ed.

Butler High School Announces We will offer Driver Education Courses this Summer. Details in the document posted below. Just print and return. You don't have to be a Butler High School student to take the course.

Gas Prices increase nationwide, but in Missouri they are below national average

Gasoline prices are on the rise nationwide, but Missouri is below the national average.

Gas prices have increased nationwide, but Missouri is still below the national average of $2.71 per gallon. In Missouri, the average price is $2.44 per gallon.

Missouri AAA Spokesman Mike Right said experts say gas prices will still remain lower than last year.

“We’ve seen an up-tick in gasoline prices in the last few days, but we’re basically going to enjoy gasoline prices that are noticeable below what they were this same time last year,” said Right. “In most instances, it will be at least 80 cents a gallon less than what we paid in 2014.”

Right said consumers should be saving more on gasoline compared to years past.
“A family should be saving somewhere in the neighborhood of about $600 on their gasoline bill this year compared to what they spent last year,” said Right.
Right offers an explanation of why gas prices increase around this time of year.
“Typically, we pay the highest price for gasoline during the month of May and then we see some moderation as we get into June and July and it remains fairly steady throughout the summer drive season,” said Right. “Much of the ramp up in cost associated with the month of May has to do with the change over from winter fuel to summer fuel and the refineries beginning to get back online after some shut downs for maintenance.”

Courtesy of Kyle Loethen MissouriNet

VFW Memorial Day Ceremony

VFW Post 1935 will present a Memorial Day Ceremony on Sat. May 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Lt. Charles Garrison Veterans Memorial at Adrian, Mo. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran Father John Bolderson will be the Guest Speaker. 

The public is invited and encouraged to attend this Remembrance of our Fallen who made the ultimate sacrifice. We thank you in advance for your support. 

The rain date is Monday May 25, 2015 at 10:00 AM.

Weather Update: Light to moderate rain moving into the area

Light to moderate rain, along with perhaps a rumble or two of thunder, will continue to expand in coverage and overspread the area late this evening. 

Occasional rain showers will then persist into the morning hours on Wednesday.

Obituary - Phillip Parks

Phillip Parks

Funeral services for Phillip Parks are scheduled for 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2015, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 Highway 150, Lee’s Summit. Burial services immediately following at Longview Funeral Home and Cemetery, 12700 South Raytown Rd., Kansas City, Mo.

Phillip is survived by his spouse, Jennifer Smith Parks, and two children in addition to his family in Clinton and elsewhere.

He was a Veteran of The United States Navy.

Phillip was a fine young man with a superb sense of kindness, old-fashioned manners and a great family.

A full obituary was not yet available for publication. Phillip was born Jan. 18, 1975 and died on May 18, 2015. He was a graduate of Clinton High School where he was a student athlete including the CHS Cross Country Team.

Donations may be made in Phillip’s honor to: Melanoma International Foundation, 250 Mapleflower Rd., Glenmoore, PA 19343.www.melanomainternational.org .

Obituary - Heather Ann Smith

Heather Ann Smith, 30, Independence, Missouri, died Saturday, May 16, 2015. Memorial services will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at the EITAS Learning Disabilities Offices, 8508 Hillcrest, Kansas City, Missouri.

Heather was born June 10, 1984 in Kansas City, Missouri. She leaves her parents, Laura Taylor and Billy Smith; her grandmother, Patricia Taylor-Stephens; two brothers, Patrick Smith Hernandez (Jeremy) and Skylar Smith; two sisters, Terra Thompson-Miller (Terry) and Miranda Smith; three nephews, Terence, Brent, and Jimmy, and three nieces, Bonnie, Georgia-Raye, and Jamie.