Butler Christmas Parade December 7th

 

Arrest made at Smoker Friendly in Butler

On 11/03/2024, Butler Officers were dispatched to Smoker Friendly in reference to suspicious activity. While Officers were on scene outside of Smoker Friendly, an employee came outside and stated “He needs to leave” as James Carroll was walking out of the store. The employee then advised officers that Carroll attempted to hand “stuff” to her inside of a cigarette pack. 

The Officers observed a crushed cigarette pack in Carroll’s hand that he then dropped on the ground. An Officer picked the cigarette pack up and observed a bag inside of it containing a white crystalline substance that later field tested positive for methamphetamine.

Carroll was then then placed in custody for possession of a controlled substance and transported to the Bates County Jail.

On 11/04/2024 a warrant was issued for Carroll with the following charge: Possession of a Controlled Substance with a bond assigned of $10,000 Cash or Surety.

Thank you from Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson

I want to say, Thank You, to the Bates County Voters. You turned out huge and I appreciate all of you that took the time to check my name on the ballot. Even though I didn’t have an opponent, I always look at the numbers.

What do the numbers tell me? To me, if you took the time to vote for me, then I figure that for the better part you support me and my office. It doesn’t mean you blindly approve of everything I do, but you approve over all what we are doing and the direction we are taking the Office of Sheriff.

To those 1250 who didn’t check the box. My pledge to you, is that I will continue to strive to earn your vote and never take it for granted. The Office of Sheriff is your office! Thank you again to the best community in the world for your support!

- Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson

Obituary - Jennifer Zismer

Jennifer Zismer, 66, of Urich, Missouri, died Wednesday evening, October 30, 2024, at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City, Mo.

She was born March 17, 1958, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Jerry L. Arnold and Maura J. (McLaughlin) Arnold. On December 15, 1994, she married Robert D. Zismer in Lee’s Summit, Mo., and he survives of the home.

After graduating from high school, Jennifer worked in accounting. She dedicated her life to Jehovah on December 10, 2010, and was baptized as a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Clinton, Mo. She enjoyed field service, witnessing and preaching the good news of Jesus, and always put the ministry first. She also enjoyed sewing and making clothes, baking (especially for others), and canning. Seeing God’s creation while she traveled was also something she enjoyed.

Jennifer loved her family and is survived by her husband, Robert Zismer; three children, Jadie Martinez, Jacksonville, Arkansas, Tammy Arnold, Wichita, Ks., and Michael Arnold, Wichita, Ks.; 2 step-children, Brent Zismer, Blue Springs, Mo., and Chrisa Harper, Peculiar, Mo., 5 grandchildren, Jorhdyn Arnold, Khayden Arnold, Dean Zismer, Emily Harper, and Carson Hedges; 2 brothers, Alan Arnold, Grain Valley, Mo., and Tom Arnold, Wichita, Ks.; 2 sisters, Cindy Pearson, Wichita, Ks., and Christina Arnold, Texas; and several nephews, nieces, great-nephews, and great-nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters, Kathy Stoneking and Laurie Strauch.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton

Obituary - Norma Christine Purgerson

Norma Christine Purgerson, 89, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Nathan Richards Health Care Center in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Norma was born October 2, 1935 in Echols, KY to Elbert L. and Jennie L. (Shaw) Gregory. She was united in marriage to Ollie Purgerson on July 21, 1958 in Owensboro, KY and he preceded her in death in 2017.

Norma was raised in Kentucky and came to El Dorado Springs in 2017. She loved her dogs, crocheting, fishing, and was an avid Bingo player.

Survivors include her children: Karen Patterson (Jim), El Dorado Springs, MO, James Purgerson (Jeanne), Altamont, IL, Earl Purgerson (Dorothy), Stockton, MO, Darlinda Toothaker (Darren), El Dorado Springs, Penny Strassle (Bill), Independence, MO, and Verena Solley, Granite City, IL; 27 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Terrie Purgerson, Nokomis, IL; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Ollie, she was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Purgerson; a daughter, Melva Purgerson; two sisters, and two brothers.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Mark Alford's Statement After Winning Re-election to Congress

RAYMORE, Mo. — U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) released the following statement after winning his reelection to serve a second term as the Representative from Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District:

“We are honored to earn the overwhelming support of Missourians across the Fourth Congressional District. It is our privilege to be your voice and your vote in Washington and to be able to support each and every one of our 772,047 constituents.

“This election has made one thing very clear: Americans need security — at our border, in our economy, and in our communities. As your representative, we are committed to restoring that security, and making America and Missouri an even better place to live. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this opportunity. God bless Missouri, and God bless the United States of America.”

Bates County General Election results for November 5th

Notice is hereby given that the General Election will be held in the County of Bates on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 as certified to this office by the participating entities of Bates County. 

REPUBLICAN (REP) 

DEMOCRATIC (DEM) 

LIBERTARIAN (LIB) 

BETTER (BTR) 

GREEN (GRN)

Unofficial Results: 100%

Total Turnout: 70.58%

President/Vice President

Donald J Trump/JD Vance 6,695

Kamala Harris/Tim Waltz 1,563

Chase Oliver/ Mike Ter Maat 57

Jill Stein/Rudolph Ware 18

United States Senator:

Josh Hawley 6,094

Lucas Kunce 1,923

W.C. Young 72

Jared Young 60

Nathan Kline 71

Governer:

Mike Kehoe 6,396

Crystal Quade 1,604

Bill Slantz 89

Paul Lehmann 60

Lieutenant Governer 

Dave Wasinger 6,055

Richard Brown 1,585

Ken Iverson 153

Danielle (Dani) Elliott 220

Secretary of State

Denny Hoskins 6,141

Barbara Phifer 1,601

Carl Herman-Freese 155

Jerome Bauer 92

State Treasurer:

Vivek Malek 5,964

Mark Osmack 1,611

John A. Hartwig, Jr. 258

Reagan Haas 115

Attorney General:

Andrew Bailey 6,421

Elad Jonathan Gross 1,378

Ryan Munro 167

United States Representative District 4:

Mark Alford 6,585

Jeanette Cass 1,402

Thomas Holbrook 156

United States Senator District 31:

Rick Brattin 6,313

Raymond L. James 1,682

State Representative District 62

Sherry Gallick 2,989

State Representative District 125:

Dane Diehl 4,024

Lynda Jones 778

Circuit Judge 27:

M. Brandon Baker 6,911

Bates County Northern Commissioner:

John Gray 3,797

Bates County Southern Commissioner:

Trent Nelson 3,287

Sheriff:

Chad Anderson 7,169

Assessor:

Carl Bettels 6,676

Collector/Treasurer 

Kacie Robey 6,154

Coroner:

Jerret Jay Reno 7,054

Surveyor:

William C. Lethcho 6,049

Public Administrator:

Brenda Doody 7,018

Missouri Supreme Court Judges:

Retain Kelly Broniec

Yes 5,005  

No 2,174

Retain Ginger Gooch

Yes 4,905  

No 2,221

Courts of Appeal Judge:

Retain Cynthia Martin

Yes  4,759

No 2,303

Retain Janet Sutton

Yes  4,922

No 2,113

Retain Gary D. Witt

Yes  4,764

No 2,273

Amendment 2:

Yes 3,929

No 4,234

Amendment 3:

Yes 2,973

No 5,303

Amendment 5:

Yes 3,822

No 4,214

Amendment 6:

Yes 3,614

No 4,213

Amendment 7:

Yes 6,263

No 1,740

Proposition A:

Yes 3,819

No 4,339

Hudson School District Question:

For the Levy 136

Against the Levy 130

 

Butler FFA News:

Successful evening at Area 7 fall speaking! 

Butler High School Junior Whitley Randalls won the Missouri Cattleman’s Contest and will move onto Districts next week. 

Butler High School Junior Dara Ramage was 3rd in her room for Young Farmers and Farmwives. Very proud of both of these young ladies