Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Absentee voting reminder...

Absentee voting continues in the Bates County Clerks office Monday thru Friday from 8:30 – noon and from 1:00 – 4:30pm. The Clerks office will also be open on Saturday, October 27th and Saturday, November 3rd from 8am until noon for absentee voting for the General Election on November 6th.

Road closures to be in effect during dedication of historic site this Sat.

This Saturday, the Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site will be dedicated as a new state historic site in Bates County. The Missouri State Parks has requested that County Road NW 1002 be closed from the park entrance gate west to the intersection of N W 1002 and County Road 5001, south to County Road 5187 and intersection of County Road 1238. 
 
This is a one day event and these road closures will be in effect from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Lord's Acre Sale this Saturday

The Walnut Grove’s Lord’s Acre Sale will be held on Saturday, October 27th. Serving begins at 11 a.m. and for just $8.00 you can have a meal of Fried Chicken, Cole Slaw, Green Beans, Cheesy Potatoes along with pie and a drink. Kids under 12 can eat for $4.00. 

The sale will begin at 1 p.m. and they will have lots of baked goods, craft items as well as a cake walk and all money goes to the up keep of the church.

Coming from Ballard, go South on BB Hwy about 1 mile, take the gravel road east 1 mile to the Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Veteran's to be honored Nov. 12th in Hume

Hume News courtesy of Karen Irwin

Hubert Heckadon suffered a stroke on Saturday, but is expected to make a complete recovery. Our prayers are with him in his continued healing. Hubert is a bus driver for the Hume School District.

The Hume PTO announces their top sellers on the cookie dough contest. 1st place winner was Kennidi Harris; 2nd place – Aleah Freeman and 3rd place- Braxton Wikoff. Cookie dough will be in on Tuesday, October 30.

The annual PTO School carnival is Friday, October 26 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with the crowning of royalty at 8:00 p.m. Advance tickets will be on sale Thursday, October 25 and Friday, October 26 before and after school. Advanced tickets are 5 for $1.00.

On Monday, November 12 the school will be honoring all Veteran’s with an assembly at 1:00 p.m. in the gym. They are inviting all veterans and if possible they would like to have a military picture and current picture. Just bring them to the school by November 5 and give to Jackie Duncan. Photos would be scanned and returned immediately. If you are a veteran, please let us honor you, if you know a Veteran, please tell him/her about the assembly and encourage their attendance.

Hume United Methodist Church News: The Annual Lord’s Acre Day Barbecue and Auction is coming up on Saturday, November 3. The meal starts at 11:00 p.m. and the auction starts at 1:00 p.m. The highlight of the auction will once again be a quilt made by the Methodist Church ladies. Everyone is invited to enjoy lots of good food, fun and fellowship.

The Hume pre-school and Kindergarten enjoyed a field trip to a pumpkin patch up on Raytown Road on Wednesday, October17. Lots of parents and grandparents also enjoyed the trip.

The communities of Hume and Rich Hill came together Thursday, October 18 for the Hume Lady Hornets verses the Rich Hill Lady Tigers. The teams were dressed in the same shirts in honor of breast cancer awareness; the gym was adorned in pink. Pink roses were given to cancer survivors. It was also a night to help raise money for Troy Wehar and family. Several baked goods and various items were auctioned off with the expert auctioneering by Stacey Swickhamer and his assistance, Mr. Kenny Otto. There was also a silent auction with a bake sale. It was an awesome night and hats off to the two communities who gave so willingly. Our prayers continue to be with Troy and his family.

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Josh Cooke on confirming the marriage vows on Saturday, October 20.

Jeffrey and Lane Irwin, Carrie Irwin, Michala and Marissa, Cathie and Paxton Irwin and Karen Irwin enjoyed going to the Pumpkin Patch on Sunday, October 21 at Wood’s Family Farm in Pittsburg, Ks.

Senator McCaskill visit cancelled...

According to FM 92 radio station, the appearance scheduled for Senator Claire McCaskill in Butler today has been cancelled due to a family emergency.

At this time, plans are firm for Attorney General Chris Koster to be in Butler Wednesday, Oct. 24 at theBates County Democratic Headquarters from 1:30-2:30.

Butler Police Department weekly report

10/16/2012
Vandalism report Prospect st
Animal complaint 300 block of S High
Disturbance 800 block of S Birch

10/17/2012
Noise complaint Ft Scott St
Accident at BCMH ER
Medical assist 400 block of S Delaware
DFS assist 300 block of N prospect
Medical assist 300 block of S Delaware
Noise complaint 200 block of S Water
Medical assist Days Inn

Monday, October 22, 2012

Community mourns loss of local historian

Local historian Eddie Herrman, formerly of Butler, passed away Saturday morning October 20th in Springfield, Mo.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2pm at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with inurnment at the Oak Hill Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 pm Tuesday immediately prior to services at the Chapel. 

Our community and the entire Bates County area has lost a true friend.

Eddie Herrman, who spent his life here among us until he and Shirley moved to Springfield,
to be near their son, has passed on to his reward.

Eddie worked at the Butler radio station KMAM/KMOE-FM for a period of time in the early years of his career. He later moved into insurance and spent the rest of his time in that business field. But he'll be best remembered among us for his excellent work...a labor of love...giving us historical news about our part of Missouri and Kansas. His weekly article in the News Express was a feature that drew many readers every week.

Eddie loved this area, and we were fortunate to be able to see past and present the work he put into living here.

-as written by the staff of KMAM/KMOE-FM Butler, Mo.


Obituary - Eddie Herrmann

Edward "Eddie" Carlisle Herrman, age 77 of Springfield, MO formerly of Butler died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. Eddie's wishes were to be cremated. Memorial services will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, October 23 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel with inurnment at the Oak Hill Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 1-2 pm Tuesday immediately prior to services at the chapel. Eddie is survived by his wife Shirley Herrman of the home; son Brett Herrman and wife Brenda of Springfield; sister Helen Maxine Odneal of Raytown; two grandchildren Cary Bret Herrman and Marina Paige Herrman

Musicians urged to join community band...

The Committee for the commemoration of Island Mound Skirmish is supporting a Bates County Community Band. Russ Thompson, Band Director at Butler High School has invited all Bates County High Schools. All Bates county school alumni and Bates county musicians are urged to be an integral part of the historic band. Rehearsals are Tuesday, October 23 and Friday, October 26 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Butler High School Band room. Even if you don't have the music yet, we want you to come and play. 8th grade and above are encouraged to play as we want this band to be intergenerational. The Skirmish happened 7 miles Southwest of Butler and directions to the site will be given at the two rehearsals. 

For more info, call Russ Thompson at 816-729-58546. Those that attend rehersal will receive a keepsake T-Shirt.

-FM 92 the Bullet

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