Obituary - Jay Addleman

Memorial services for Jay Addleman will be 12 Noon Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Hank Roberts officiating.  

Visitation will be prior to services from 11 a.m. to Noon, Thursday, chapel.  1:30 Inurnment, Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri.  Contributions to Miami FFA or Merwin Christian Youth Group.  Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

James Darrell “Jay” Addleman, 77 of Drexel, Missouri passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at University of Kansas Medical Center surrounded by his family.  Jay was born on April 24,1941 in Butler, Missouri  to James Harvey and Eva Delora (Chitwood) Addleman.

Jay is survived by his wife Mary Addleman, of Drexel, Missouri; son Brad Addleman and wife Kim of Amsterdam, Missouri; daughter Tonya Ours and husband Kyle of Harrisonville, Missouri; grandchildren, Linsey McElwain and husband Jesse, Chris Addleman and wife Chelsea, Lucas Addleman and wife Baylen, Cody Addleman, Jordan Ours and Regan Ours; step-grandchildren, Crystal Good and husband Gavin and Kelly Zimmerman; and eleven great-grandchildren; one sister, Delores Shannon and husband Denny of Drexel, Missouri; one niece and two nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Don't forget about your pets!

Hot temperatures and humid conditions are hard on your pets too...and can be dangerous. Help keep them safe and cool this summer by following some simple tips, and knowing the signs of heat stroke.

Sensory Swim Time and Butler Aquatic Center

The Butler Aquatic Center is happy to announce Sensory Swim Time. This time will be set aside for individuals with special needs to give them the opportunity to swim in a controlled environment. 

Swimmers will be allowed to wear Coast Guard certified life jackets and will be inspected by Aquatic Center staff.

Swim times: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 6-7pm, beginning June 5th.

Join us this Saturday!

Join us on the Butler Square June 2nd from 4pm to 11pm for the Bates County Relay for Life... 

We are the World will have a table set up and for only a $1.00 donation you can paint your own rocks!! All donations are for Relay for Life.

Also join us for our scavenger hunt!! $1 donation to participate. 

Prizes for the scavenger hunt include: a 10 punch card to the Butler Aquatic Center, 5 free rentals to redbox, and free ice cream cones from Sonic!!

Lamar Police Department seeking public assistance

The Lamar Police Department is looking for your assistance in identifying these two individuals. 

If you recognize them please contact us at 417-682-3546 or send us a Facebook message. When you do please reference event #2018-0512.

Bates County Route V CLOSED for Bridge Replacement & Rehabilitation Beginning Week of June 4

Bates County – Bates County Route V north of Foster will be CLOSED starting the week of June 4 when the bridge over the Marais Des Cygnes River is replaced and the bridge over Pecan Creek is rehabilitated, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Contractor crews will replace the Marais Des Cygnes River with a longer, slightly wider bridge. The Pecan Creek bridge will get a new deck, or driving surface, and also will be slightly wider than the current structure.

The closure of Route V will encompass both bridges. Drivers will not be able to travel between SW 178 Road and NW 1002 Road.

No detour will be signed on this project. Drivers are urged to find alternate routes around the work zone.

Drivers can get to entrances on either end of the closure.  However, they will not be able to cross the bridges during construction. Road signs and message boards will alert drivers to the bridge closings. Weather and/or scheduling delays could alter the work schedule.

Project background:

• Prime Contractor: Phillips Hardy Inc., Columbia
• Completion Date: November 1, 2018 (However, the contractor expects Route V to reopen to traffic by mid-September)
• Total project cost: $2.5 million

Chicken Larry's Closing between 2-5pm today due to heat

Exhaust Fans over our grill and both fryers went out, we will be closing from 2-5pm to allow my help and myself a break from the heat. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

From Chicken Larry's in Butler