Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Meeting postponed
Got a face for radio?
Sports announcers wanted!
FM-92.1 is looking for sports announcers to assist Dave Brockman and Major Black with live coverage of local sports.
If you are interested in live play by play for our local football, basketball and tournament games, contact FM 92.1 by calling 660-679-4191. Will train the right person.
Have fun!
Appleton City Sesquicentennial plans rolling along
Immaculate Conception Church / St. Mary’s School, Montrose will hold its 9th Annual Smoked Meat Dinner Sunday, January 26. The dinner will be served in St. Mary’s School Hall from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The menu includes smoked pork and chicken, baked beans, potato casserole, slaw, rolls, homemade cobbler and cake and tea, lemonade or coffee. A freewill donation will be greatly appreciated. All proceeds will benefit Immaculate Conception Parish. Please join them for great food and fellowship as they kickoff Catholic Schools Week.
Montrose VFW Post 8820 will host a Coyote Tournament February 8-9, 2020. Registration is February 7 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Montrose VFW. There will be $100 entry fee per team (3 man team is max). There will also be a $5 side pot for the mangiest dog. Coyotes may be taken by all legal methods as determined by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Check in is Sunday, February 9 at 3:00 p.m. (If you are late you will not be counted). There will be cash payouts for 1st, 2nd and 3rd laces and the biggest dog. All participants will be entered to win a Mossberg 590 shotgun (all state laws apply). Sponsors include: Ryan Kalwei Trucking, Andrew Hon and Rhodes Exterminating. If you have further questions, call Matt at 660-492-0756 or Colby at 660-492-5206.
Magician Mario Manzini will have free performance 7:00 p.m. February 5, 2020 at Hudson R-IX School.
Appleton City Elementary PTO will be hosting the 3rd Annual Little Ladies Dance on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the elementary gym. This dance is for all little ladies pre-K through 5th grade in our community and their special guy in their life (dad, grandpa, uncle, family friend, etc.) to come out for a night of dancing, snacks, pictures and overall good fun. Tickets are $20 for a couple (add $5 per additional sibling attending). No RSVP is needed and tickets will be purchased at the door the night of the dance. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Each couple will receive a complimentary 4x6 photograph to remember the night’s events. Check out the AC Elementary PTO page for more information.
The ACHS Alumni Meeting will be Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. with a noon meal/meeting. Class coordinators of years ending in 5 or 0 are asked to please contact Linda Lampkin at 660-476-5857 or acmolampkin@yahoo.com to receive a detailed letter and postcard sample. Reservation of $12/person made to ACHS Alumni can be sent to: Patty Purvis Young x68, 101 E. 3rd St., ACMO 64724. Alumni traveling a distances like to make plans early.
Wireless internet will be an option in Butler
In the planning meeting at 5pm, there was heavy discussion regarding the city budget. Things are tight; department heads are carefully making requests for things deemed most important for now. Council members have indicated there will be many more hours of budget talk over the next few months. The public is always welcomed to attend.
The sale of the spec building at the Butler industrial park should be complete soon, Local Leaf will assume ownership and begin producing their medical marijuana product in the near future.
Filing for seats on the city council is now closed; several have added their names for the running. Mid America Live will provide more information about the candidates in the near future.
The contract with Morris Internet is nearly complete. The company will be placing antennas on the uptown water tower to provide a wireless internet solution, offering an option for anyone in Butler.
Discussion about the taxi situation continues- in the meantime, OATS has offered to fill the gap for senior transportation with some funding via the Senior Center from Care Connect to cover costs.
Concession stands at the ballparks will now be operated by band booster clubs, as in the past it was bid out with little interest. It will serve as a fundraiser for the boosters, while providing a much needed service. A true win-win for everyone.
Movement is being made regarding the park that never happened- or at least not yet. Equipment was purchased some time ago to furnish a park near the Fran Avenue Apartments, and work will begin soon make it a reality.
The 1 cent city tax increase, approved by voters last fall will officially kick in April 1st. Unfortunately, there will be a few months lag before the money actually hits the city's bank account as it must pass through the state's accounting system first.
Remember the Butler City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays, 7 pm at city hall. Get involved!
Obituary - Michael Ray Thornton
The visitation will be held an hour prior. Interment will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO with graveside services at 2:00PM. The family suggests memorial contributions to Serenity Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences and fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
He was born in Clinton, Missouri May 22nd 1951, the son of Kenneth and Thelma (Hoffman) Thornton. He graduated from Clinton Highschool in 1969. He joined the army in 1970, where he saw combat in the Vietnam War. He was a sharp shooter, expert marksmen, buck sergeant. He graduated from Sterling college with a bachelors degree in Business Management.
Michael married Rhonda Benson on December 30, 1973, during major blizzard. They were married for 46 years. He worked as an environmentalist/water specialist for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. He was the go to guy in the field, with over 35 years experience in utilities, there was not a lot that he didn’t know.
Michael is survived by 2 children, son Casey Thornton and wife Brandy of Harrisonville, Mo; and daughter Tiffany Ford with husband Doug Ford of Harrisonville Mo; 9 grandchildren, Sydney, Ethan, Sage, Ava, Summer, Shaugh, Bradley, Nate and Liam; 2 brothers Kenny Thornton of Belton Mo , and Doug Thornton of Warrensburg, Mo; and sister Trish Guier of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews, sisters -in-law and brothers -in- law. He was particularly close to his brother -in- law Dennis Benson of Camdenton, Missouri.
Michael loved to hunt and fish. He would always take his grandkids fishing, and the older grandsons hunting. He enjoyed watching his grandkids play sports. Michael was a member of the VFW, and American Legion. He was also a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Harrisonville, MO. Michael was an avid reader, and a civil war buff. He loved his kids and grandkids, and often told the grandkids funny and spooky stories.
Michael was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Thornton, mother Thelma Thornton, brothers Ronald Thornton and Jeff Thornton.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.
He was born in Clinton, Missouri May 22nd 1951, the son of Kenneth and Thelma (Hoffman) Thornton. He graduated from Clinton Highschool in 1969. He joined the army in 1970, where he saw combat in the Vietnam War. He was a sharp shooter, expert marksmen, buck sergeant. He graduated from Sterling college with a bachelors degree in Business Management.
Michael married Rhonda Benson on December 30, 1973, during major blizzard. They were married for 46 years. He worked as an environmentalist/water specialist for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. He was the go to guy in the field, with over 35 years experience in utilities, there was not a lot that he didn’t know.
Michael is survived by 2 children, son Casey Thornton and wife Brandy of Harrisonville, Mo; and daughter Tiffany Ford with husband Doug Ford of Harrisonville Mo; 9 grandchildren, Sydney, Ethan, Sage, Ava, Summer, Shaugh, Bradley, Nate and Liam; 2 brothers Kenny Thornton of Belton Mo , and Doug Thornton of Warrensburg, Mo; and sister Trish Guier of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews, sisters -in-law and brothers -in- law. He was particularly close to his brother -in- law Dennis Benson of Camdenton, Missouri.
Michael loved to hunt and fish. He would always take his grandkids fishing, and the older grandsons hunting. He enjoyed watching his grandkids play sports. Michael was a member of the VFW, and American Legion. He was also a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Harrisonville, MO. Michael was an avid reader, and a civil war buff. He loved his kids and grandkids, and often told the grandkids funny and spooky stories.
Michael was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Thornton, mother Thelma Thornton, brothers Ronald Thornton and Jeff Thornton.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.
Messy Morning Commute
Don't let those breaks in the snowfall fool you. We have more snow on the way this morning. Cold road surfaces have quickly made roads slick, especially on untreated surfaces. Please use caution today and take your time getting to your destination.
Turn Donuts into Donations
We're excited to share that our school is participating in Cash for Classrooms, part of Casey's Rewards. This opens up Butler High School to new funding opportunities to help improve learning environments for students.
The best part? Donations don't come out of your own pocket. When you buy from Casey's and use their rewards program you can simply turn your points into a donation to our school.
Help Butler High make the most of this program and learn more at Caseys.com/schools.
Thanks your your support!
Obituary - Mary Elizabeth (Middaugh) Hansen
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 2:00-3:00.
Contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.
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