Obituary - Doana LaVaun Hook‏

Funeral services for Doana L. Hook will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 1, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Drexel, with Pastor Steven Donnelly officiating. Visitation will be held 6-8:00 PM Friday, May 31, 2013 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Burial to follow service at Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri. Messages of condolence may be left athttp://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Doana LaVaun (Moore) Hook, 56, passed away on May 28, 2013 at Olathe Medical Center. Doana was born October 17, 1956 in Paola, Kansas to Dale and Dora (Morris) Moore. She was one of five girls. Doana was preceded in death by parents Dale and Dora Moore, sister Donna Elliot, sister Dianne Wooters, and nephew PFC Jason Michael Chafin. Survivors include her devoted husband of 38 years, Jim Hook; son Joshua Hook and wife Angela, son Jeremy Hook and wife Amber; grandchildren Nevaha Marie Hook, Cole Alan Hook, and Quintin James Hook; sisters Dana Murphy and Doreen Campain; and many other loved ones. Doana enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, watching the birds, spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandbabies. Doana was a valued member of the Harlan C. Parker State Farm Insurance Agency, where she helped the agency team achieve National Recognition on a yearly basis. Doana never met a stranger. Clients always loved working with her, and she was a favored team member to numerous clients. Everyone will deeply miss her laughter, energy, and passion for life. Doana leaves her family and friends with many wonderful memories to cherish. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association

Amsterdam Methodist Church Rummage Sale

The AMSTERDAM METHODIST CHURCH will be having a two day rummage sale on Thursday, May 30th and Friday May 31st 9 to 5 pm both days. Lots of nice clothing and household items. Don't miss it!

Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo

Accident on I-49 Business Loop just South of Butler

Missouri State Highway patrol along with Bates County Sheriff and Bates County EMS are on scene of a one vehicle accident on the Business 49 loop (Deems farm equipment). No reports of injuries. Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.

BUTLER SADDLE CLUB RODEO

The 61st Annual Butler Saddle Club Ram Rodeo Series sponsored by Max Motors of Butler will be June 14^th 15^th and 16^th at the Bates County Fairgrounds in Butler. The 2013 stock contractor, “ is Barnes and Sons” ! There will be 3 big nights of Rodeo with the gates opening   at 7 pm nightly.

The traditional “ Mutton Bustin”,  will kick off the rodeo at 7 pm followed by the Wild Horse Race and the main events.

There will be a Saturday night dance at 9 pm! Those attending will enjoy the live band ! “ Distant Kin” with the admission cost of 5 dollars per person.

 The Saturday Night Rodeo will feature the Butler Saddle Club Flag Girls as they perform a flag routine following the Saturday night Bull Riding Event

During the Sunday night rodeo the Queen and Princess will be crowned!

Admission tickets are for sale from Rodeo Queen Candidate Bailey Heckadon at a discount price. The admission at the gate will be ten dollars.

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Appleton City Pool Opening

The Appleton City Swimming Pool will be opeing Saturday June 1st at 1p.m (weather permitting). The hours will be 1p.m. to 6p.m. daily. Admission is $3 for 4 years and up. 3 and under are free. Wednesday and Sundays will be Dollar Days! Pool Passes are available. Call the Pool and ask about prices. 660/476-2156.  Swim Lessons will be held June 10th-14th. Call the pool for prices and times.

APPLETON CITY NEWS

St. Clair County Route H at the Osage River south of Taberville closed Tuesday, May 28, to allow crews to make major repairs to the bridge, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. The Osage River Bridge could remain closed until mid-August. Contractor crews will remove the bridge deck (the surface that vehicles use to drive cross the bridge) and replace it. No official detour is signed.



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REMINDER: UPCOMING CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES

The Drexel City Wide Garage Sale date is set for Saturday June 8th, 2013.

The Adrian City Wide Garage Sale date is set for Saturday June 1st. 2013

*** If you know of anymore local city wide garage sales please email us at Bateswire@hotmail.com greatly appreciated.***