What's in the Window winner and clues for this week

Each week we place clues on a piece of paper in our window at 17 N. Main in Butler in our "What's in the Window" contest and our winner this week is Freeman Stanfill, who correctly guessed the world famous Bass Busters in Amsterdam:

1955 - year Virgil Ward started the business
Lead (as the metal) - used as the 'head' of the lure

Maribu feather - fish loved the feather attached to the lure

Freeman wins a cool prize courtesy of Osage Valley Electric Coop for his effort!

Clues for this week:

1968

22 acres

Marvin

If you can guess what landmark, location or historical event (all past or present) these clues lead to, you'll win a really cool prize too!

You can email your guess to windowguess@gmail.com

Please don't put answers on social media, we'd like everyone to have a fair chance. If we don't get a correct answer, we will add another clue each day or so. Winner will be announced Friday, May 7th. Good luck!

Way to go officer Kodie Schmitt

Congratulations to Nevada Police Officer Kodie Schmitt for his selection as the 2020 Peace Officer of the Year for the Missouri National Association of Housing & Redevelopment (MONAHRO).

Officer Schmitt was nominated by Nevada Housing Director Carol Branham for his dedication & involvement in the community with Nevada Public Housing residents.

The award was presented at the Nevada Housing Authority Board Meeting on April 29th.

Adrian Junior High Luau

Obituary - Betty J. (Mattox) Cooper

Betty Jane Cooper, 90, of Lee’s Summit was born, March 29, 1931, in Lawson, Missouri, the daughter of Walter B. and Nellie (Johnson) Mattox. She departed this life, Saturday, April 24, 2021, at her home surrounded with love and family.

On April 12, 1947, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Burton Cooper in Pleasant Hill. He preceded her in death on August 5, 1999.

Betty had been employed as a Grocery Clerk for the Lucky’s Grocers in California and the Hy-Klas Grocery Store in Belton. She was a member of the Lone Jack Christian Church. She had also been a member of the Lone Jack Civic Club and the Red Hatters. She enjoyed working around her home and garden, traveling, and was an avid reader. She especially enjoyed time with family.

Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents.

Betty is survived by two sons, Brent (and Debbie) Cooper of Lee’s Summit, and James Cooper of Oakhurst, California; two daughters, Judith Womack and Pamela Cooper, both of Lee’s Summit; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; one brother, J.W. (and Rainey) Mattox of El Paso, Texas; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 30. 2021, at the funeral home. Reverend Michael Stevens will officiate. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Casket bearers are Brent Cooper, Rob Cooper, Sammy Cooper, Todd Cooper, Zack Peacock, Stephen Millican, and Scott Tanner.

Visitation will be held 1:00 p.m. until service time.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Kindred Hospice and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements: Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, 203 N. Armstrong St., Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080 (816) 540-5550

Charge Filed in Connection With Burglary Incident in the Ladue Area / Assistance Still Requested From Public

On Thursday, April 29, 2021, a criminal charge was filed on Katelin R. Dugan, age 20, of Deepwater, stemming from an on-going criminal investigation into an incident that occurred on Friday evening, April 9, 2021, on SW 250, in the Ladue area. A 2nd degree burglary charge was filed by the Henry County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. 

Dugan was released from the Henry County Detention Center after posting a $10,000 dollar surety bond for this charge. Trail cameras set up on the property captured photographs of a female perpetrator reported to be Dugan, as well as a male accomplice driving a white, full-sized Chevrolet pickup truck, with stolen items visible in the bed of the truck which were taken from the victim’s outbuilding. 

The photographs of the perpetrators and suspect vehicle were posted to social media sites and the female suspect was identified as Dugan by numerous persons who contacted the victim and the Sheriff’s Office, as well as being identified by Sheriff’s Office deputies. The Sheriff’s Office is still investigating this incident and is currently seeking the identification of the male perpetrator. 

If anyone has any information regarding this incident or knows the identity of the male perpetrator &/or the location of the suspect vehicle, please contact Henry County Central Communications @ (660) 885-5587 or your local law enforcement agency.

Scott charged in Henry County

On Thursday, April 29, 2021, numerous criminal charges were filed on John Robert Scott, age 29, of Clinton, stemming from on-going criminal investigations into two (2) separate shooting incidents that both occurred on Friday evening, April 23, 2021, in the southeast portion of Henry County. 

Charges filed by the Henry County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office include counts of 1st degree assault, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm, as well as single counts of 1st degree robbery and 1st degree burglary. 

Scott is currently being held at the Henry County Detention Center with no bond on these charges.

Thornburg still wanted in Henry County

Kevin Lee Thornburg, age 32, is still wanted on an active felony warrant for a parole violation (original charge of 2nd degree burglary), which was issued on January 8, 2021, as well as other municipal warrants, and is still being considered a person of interest and needed for questioning regarding his knowledge into the April 23, 2021, shooting incident which occurred on SE 250 in the Coal area.

Information has been developed that leads local law enforcement to believe that Thornburg may have been transported to the Clinton area, after he showed up at a residence in western Henry County near the Bates County Line, asking for a ride due to his vehicle being stuck in a field. He was reportedly transported, then dropped off near the western edge of Clinton, where he exited a vehicle and walked into the timberline. 

Thornburg’s vehicle has since been located in the western portion of Henry County after the Sheriff’s Office drone was deployed and assisted with locating the vehicle during an aerial search. The vehicle was stuck in a field

and contained numerous personal items belonging to Thornburg. The location of the firearm used during the commission of these crimes is believed to be known and recovery efforts will be commencing in an attempt to locate it. Extreme caution is still being urged, if coming into contact with Thornburg for any reason. 

If anyone has any information regarding either of these on-going investigations or of Kevin Thornburg’s current location, please contact Henry County Central Communications @ (660) 885-5587 or your local law enforcement agency.

The Museum Minute: Outhouse cleaning mandatory

Museum Minute Presents:  This Week in History (According to Herrman’s Archives)

Last Days of April and First Days of May…

1872 – The Bates Co Record newspaper has the story of some Cass Co officials trying to abscond with Tebo & Neosho railroad bonds.  They are taken off a train near Gunn City and shot, the bonds brought back to Harrisonville.  This same railroad had berm & grading done through East Butler.
1879 – Hannah & Shaw are digging a 1,000 gallon cistern under their new building site at the East end of the North side of the Butler square.
1885 – Members of the Butler Silver Cornet Band parade through Butler streets to show off their new uniforms.
1885 – 9 freight cars are derailed on the Missouri Pacific railroad, 3 ½ miles North of Butler, when the engine strikes 4 horses about 4 AM.  The passenger train, following the freight train, is delayed several hours.
1908 – A terrible hail storm flattens the Pleasant Gap area.
1915 – Today is Hume’s annual clean-up day when all outhouses are to be cleaned and disinfected, by proclamation of Mayor Billings.
1918 – 19 more prime Bates Co young men depart on the 10:45 am train for Camp Funston at Fort Riley, Kansas for their military duty.
1895 – Luther Parks & Ezra Parks, brothers living 7 miles Northwest of Butler, have a fight over a horse they are training.  Luther shoots Ezra dead with a shotgun.  Luther is arrested and will probably be taken back to the asylum, where he’s been twice before.
1882 – Messrs Hagedorn and Suden, of Jefferson City, purchase the photo gallery on West Ohio Street, Butler.
1892 – Charles & Laura Conklin buy lots 19 & 20 in Passaic, for the building of the Passaic Union Church.
1882 – Jack Bailey, of Rich Hill, catches a 33 pound sturgeon fish in the Marais Des Cygne River, east of town.  

And finally, a local baseball report from The (Adrian) Journal,1915:
Buckeye Joe and his forty and nine baseball cohorts met and defeated Harry K West and his gallants on the Adrian diamond Wednesday by a score of 13 to 0.  Buckeye Joe says that his men would have won 101 to 0 but the game lasted only four innings.  Harry K says that Buckeye Joe and his men are wind-jammers and not ball players, that he had but four men and this was only a practice game, and swears that he and his men can walk on Buckeye Joe’s neck in a fair game.

Obituary - David Wayne Carpenter

David Wayne Carpenter, 62, Deerfield, MO passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO following a brief unexpected illness. David was born August 8, 1958 in Nevada, MO to David Walter and Wilma Lou (Wyckoff) Carpenter.

David was raised on the family farm in Deerfield and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1976. In addition to farming, he also worked at several area businesses including 10 plus years at Ennis Business Forms in Ft. Scott, KS. He was currently employed by Nevada R-5 School District. David was an avid outdoorsman. He loved farming, raising and selling pecans. David was always willing to help others in the community whenever there was a need, and he also enjoyed playing league softball.

Survivors include one sister, Kitty Shrum (Brad), Overland Park, KS; two nephews, Cody Shrum (Jen), Olathe, KS, Brian Shrum (Brooklyn), Overland Park, KS; many other aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Bill Smith officiating. Committal services will be held at a later date in Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield, MO. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. on Monday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in his memory to Deerfield Cemetery Association c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Carol Beth Fenster

Carol Fenster was born on December 31, 1944, to Allen and Norma Barney. She attended high school in Bradshaw, Nebraska before attending Kearney State College where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. While at Kearney State College, Carol met and married Dallas, her husband of 53 years. After college, Dallas and Carol resided in Nebraska and she worked in a variety of positions throughout her career.

To the union, Dallas and Carol had five children, Tony Fenster (1967-2015), Brenda Fenster Ries of Mt. Tabor, NJ, Angela Fenster Moore of Olathe, KS, Randy (Roy) Fenster of Stevensville, MT, and James Fenster of St. James, MO.

Carol was greatly devoted to family, and loved raising not only her own children, but always opened her home to any child. Carol loved attending all of their sporting events as well as other extracurricular activities. She rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on her own from the stands. She was also an avid Nebraska Cornhusker football fan, and cheered through many cold afternoons in Memorial Stadium. Carol loved the outdoors and camping, and was involved with Campfire Girls for many years in addition to organizing many camping trips with her family. She also was very fond of gardening and could regularly be found tending to tomatoes and flowers in the summer sun.

Carol was also an avid music lover, having sung in the choir at Bethel Lutheran Church, and with the Sweet Adelines Chorus in Kearney Nebraska. She shared her love for singing with her children, family and friends.

Carol and Dallas moved to Linn Valley, KS in 2009, where they were blessed with many dear friends. Carol enjoyed attending activities her grandchildren participated in and making many new friends as a Walmart greeter. She was also active in the Linn Valley Community Church.

Despite health concerns and losing her husband in her late years, Carol always maintained a positive outlook on life. She was a proud mother and grandmother, devoted to her family, and she was deeply loved.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband Dallas Fenster, parents Alan and Norma Barney, her brother Norman Barney, and her son Tony Fenster.

She is survived by her sister Anne Philson, her brother Bob Barney, her children Brenda and her husband Richard Ries, Angela and her husband Troy Moore, Randy (Roy) Fenster, and James and his wife Kaitlin Fenster, and eight grandchildren:TeJay and Ty Fenster, Madison and Malerie Moore, Brian and Sean Ries, and Dallas and Parker Fenster.

Funeral service will be 10 am Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Linn Valley Community Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Thursday, April 29 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory La Cygne Chapel. Graveside service will be held 10 am Saturday May 1 at the Oxford Cemetery in Oxford, Nebraska. 

The family suggests contributions to the Children's Brain Tumor Family Foundation(CBTFF), c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 304, La Cygne, KS 66040. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Adam Jacob Holmgren

A graveside memorial service is planned for Adam beginning at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2021 at St. Ludger's Cemetery in Germantown, Missouri.

Funeral Directions aere under the Hill and Sons Funeral Home of Appleton City, Missouri.

A complete obituary will be posted when its made available to us.

 

Updated Obituary - Robert Edwin Disselhoff

Robert Edwin Disselhoff, 82, Adrian, Missouri, passed away on April 26, 2021 in Butler, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian, Missouri with visitation from 1:00-3:00. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Amazing Grace Baptist Camp.

Bob was born on February 18, 1939 to Arthur and Josie (Stach) Disselhoff in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the baby of 10 children. Throughout his life Bob was known for his loving and lighthearted personality. Paired with his wit and unyielding sense of humor, Bob was adored by everyone he crossed paths with.

Bob married the love of his life, DonNeta Morrow on January 20th, 1962. Over their 59 years of marriage, they were blessed with 3 children. The two moved from Kansas City to her hometown of Adrian Missouri in 1970. Bob played many roles throughout his life. Beyond being a treasured friend to many, he was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and an adored cousin and uncle to his extended family. He was a proud Eagle Scout and spent his career of twenty years at General Motors Company in Kansas City. Bob was the iconic Voice of the Blackhawks, announcing Adrian High School football games for 32 years, since 1981. Many recall his seamless announcer voice which never showed bias for his team or grandsons, Tyler and Evan, although it was known and felt.

Bob accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior in 1973, the same year he became a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian Missouri. From there, Bob displayed his love for God in everything that he did and played an important role in his church family. Bob could talk to anyone with ease and found joy in sharing his inspiring testimony of faith with others around him.

Bob is remembered for his ability to find humor in any of life’s circumstances and the positive attitude he carried with him. He was a man of many talents, fixing things assumed to be beyond repair in his workshop and incorporating beautiful illustrations whenever he had a pen in hand. Bob always had a good joke at the right time and a countless number of them continue to live on and find their way into day-to-day life. If you knew Bob, you loved him. He will be greatly missed. As he always said “If it don’t work out, we’ll always wished it had of”.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Josie Disselhoff, 2 brothers, 7 sisters, and infant daughter, Robin. He is survived by his wife DonNeta, of the home; one son, Mark Disselhoff and wife, Shelli of Lafayette, LA; one daughter, Kendra Tolle and husband, Gary of Adrian, MO; 3 grandsons, Tyler Tolle and Trenton Tolle of Kansas City, MO, and Evan Tolle of Adrian, MO.

April Cruise Night 2021 tomorrow at Butler Sonic Drive-In

Hope your shining up those vehicles and getting ready for the April Cruise Night 2021 tomorrow at Sonic Drive-In from 6-9PM

Come on out and bring the whole family!

Enjoy an evening of all sorts of vehicles and don't forget to purchase your ticket(s) for a chance to win the 50/50 Raffle!

The more 50/50 Raffle tickets bought the larger the cash amount won by one lucky winner!

$10 Entry Fee for Cruise Night Participants

The first 30 registered Cruise Night participants will receive a goodie bag!

Cruise Night participants get a chance to win 1st, 2nd or 3rd Place People's Choice Awards!

Award Sponsors:

KAM Detailed Vision

Carquest Auto Parts - Carquest of Butler

O'Reilly Auto Parts

Sonic Drive-In (Butler, MO)

We also have a Mystery Entry Prize for one random Cruise Night participant!

***Must Register a vehicle in the Cruise Night to be entered to winner the Mystery Entry Prize***

Butler Rotary Club News

The Butler Rotary Club met yesterday at the Pennell and after the meeting visited the Bates County Museum to see the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt. Rotary member Peggy Buhr (Museum Curator), President Robyn Eckhoff and Past District Governor, John Foster were present.

Happy Retirement Bob!

Nevada Regional Medical Center Pharmacist Bob Wilson was all smiles at his retirement reception this Wednesday at the hospital. “I’ve always loved working here. I just wish I would have started about 25 years earlier.” Pictured from the left are NRMC CEO Steve Branstetter, Pharmacy Director Jodee Mashek and Wilson. 

An emotional Mashek said, “Bob has always put patients at the forefront of everything he does. If there was ever a problem, Bob was always an advocate for the patient – speaking up for them when things weren’t going well. 

Bob never left a meeting with a patient without that person feeling good about the hospital.” After 19 years on the job Bob has lots of projects planned for around the house and says he’s looking forward to having some time to just kick back and relax.

Attention Nevada! Do you know this child?

Nevada Police are requesting the public’s assistance in attempting to locate the family of this young child. If you know the identity of this young boy or his family please contact the Nevada Police Department at 417-448-2710.

****The child’s family has been identified*****

Vehicle slams into Chiropractic Office in Nevada

On April 28th round 3:20pm the Nevada Police Department along with Nevada Fire Department responded to a vehicle that crashed into the Kurtz Chiropractic Office at 1804 North Ash Street in Nevada.

The Ford Truck was driven by Daniel J. Blanton of Webb City, Missouri and a pedestrian in the office Tammy Kurtz of Nevada sustained injuries in this accident and she was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Mid America Live will continue to follow this story and provide updates when more information is made available to us. 

Photos Courtesy of the Nevada Fire Department

Obituary - Gerald D. Underwood

Gerald D. Underwood, age 83, passed away peacefully at Foxwood Springs Living Center on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

A memorial service will be held on a date yet to be determined at Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Hwy 50, Kingsville, Missouri 64061.

Gerald was born in DeWitt, Arkansas on October 6, 1937 to Oku Underwood and Mary (Browning) Underwood. Gerald began his military service with the United States Air Force in 1955. In the summer of 1957, Gerald was joined in marriage with his wife Judith (Short) on July 7th. In 1959, Gerald was honorably discharged from his military duty. Together Gerald and Judith were blessed with three children, Tim, Jeff, and Michele. Gerald was second generation Union Painter for Local 9, District Council #3 working on industrial and commercial projects throughout the metropolitan area until fully retiring. In life, he treasured the times with Judith and all their adventures. He loved the outdoors with fishing being his passion, working on carpentry projects and his house, feeding the birds, and caring for his pets and attending many baseball and football sporting events throughout his years. Gerald loved the times spent with his children and grandchildren and especially the moments he had with his great grandchildren, as well as his dogs and kitty.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Oku and Mary Underwood; five brothers; and one sister.

He leaves behind his loving wife of sixty four years, Judith Underwood; three children, Tim Underwood (Karla), Jeff Underwood (Sandi), and Michele Underwood (Mike Marvin); one brother; three sisters; two grandchildren, Nicole Hock (Matthew) and Nathan Underwood (Kristin); and six great grandchildren, Nik, Logan, Kody, Rylee, Lexi, and Kam.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s Botanical Garden as addressed above.

Obituary - Roy Dale Morris

Roy’s wishes were to be cremated. There are no public services scheduled at this time. Inurnment at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Roy Dale Morris, age 80 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his home in Butler. He was born May 18, 1940 to Virgil Thomas and Goldie Elizabeth Scott Morris in Butler.

Roy is survived by his wife, Edna Mae Morris of Butler, Missouri; two sons, Rick Morris and wife Sonda of Butler, Missouri and Jim Richard and wife Vicki of Blue Springs, Missouri; six daughters, Debbie Colin and husband Dale of Adrian, Missouri, Vicki Young and husband Mike of Harrisonville, Missouri, Mindy Myers and husband Chipper of Belton, Missouri, Sherry Wilson and husband Danny and Tina Alvarodo and husband Banito all of Butler, Missouri and Kimberly Swait and husband Kevin of Springfield, Missouri; and sister-in-law, Phyllis Morris of Butler, Missouri; and 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Dennis Michael; and one brother, Virgil Wayne Morris.

Cass County Elks Lodge Free Kids Carnival THIS weekend

Pursuit with stolen vehicle in Henry County

On April 28, 2021, around 10:00 a.m., Deputy Stutzman attempted to stop a stolen vehicle in the 600 block of SE 400 Road, that had been taken during the early morning hours from a business on South Hwy 7. The vehicle failed to yield to emergency lights and siren, fleeing eastbound on SE 400. 

The stolen vehicle traveled north on Hwy U to Hwy 7 and then west to SE 571 Road. At the dead end of SE 571, the vehicle traveled through private fields and turned south onto SE 701 where Sheriff Oberkrom began pursuing the vehicle. The vehicle turned west onto SE 400 and then north onto SE 611.

On SE 611, Sgt. Bremer with the Missouri State Highway Patrol began pursuing the stolen vehicle until it turned into a private field. The vehicle traveled west through a wheat field and traveled near a house and office building before exiting onto SE 300 Road. Just of west of SE 431, the vehicle entered a private field and became stuck while being pursued by Corporal Kubilus.

The driver fled from the vehicle into a wooded area. Corporal Kubilus deployed the Sheriff’s Office drone and spotted the subject in a tree line just north of the stolen vehicle. Sheriff Oberkrom was in the area on foot and was able to take the driver into custody without incident.

Arrested was John Robert Scott, age 29, of Clinton for stealing, fleeing to avoid arrest and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Scott was transported to the Henry County Detention Center and his parole/probation officer supervisor was advised of his arrest. 

The case has been submitted to Prosecuting Attorney Richard Shields’ Office for filing of the new charges and revocation of his parole/probation.

Other units with the Missouri State Highway Patrol also assisted throughout various stages of the vehicle pursuit.

From the desk of Bates County Coroner Greg Mullinax

This is in reference to the deceased male found in the Amsterdam area February 27, 2021.

The attached release from the Bates County Sheriff’s Office describes an initial missing persons report and subsequent attempts to locate. As indicated, my office was contacted when remains were located by a property owner. My office took possession of the remains and began a death investigation. The remains were positively identified as Chad Rogers, who was the subject of the missing person investigation.

An autopsy was held as part of the investigation, which did not at any time indicate foul play. The autopsy report and investigation have been finalized, with the cause and manner of death being ruled accidental in nature.

I am hopeful this provides appropriate closure to family members and close friends, who remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Greg D. Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

** Attached Release from the BCSO**

On February 10th at approximately 530 PM the Bates County Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to an adult male who had not been seen or heard from since 10 am on February 9th. The subject was reported missing by his wife. She stated that on February 9th she was taking him to a family member’s house in Amsterdam. When they arrived it had appeared that the family member had guest so Rogers did not want to stop. Rogers had her drop him off down the road approximately one mile from the family residence. Rogers exited the vehicle leaving his phone and wallet inside. The wife stated the last time she saw him he was walking south in the road.

On February 11th teams of deputies responded to the area and began to go door to door to locate anyone who may have seen Rogers in the area. Due to extremely cold weather, two drones were deployed to cover as much ground in the area as fast as possible. During the search a family member was located and stated that on the day prior he had searched for him and observed footprints traveling south along the side of the road. The family member took deputies to the area where they located the footprints and followed them south to J highway. It was believed that he may have gotten into a car at J Highway. During the search deputies received information about a possible sighting of a male who resembled Rogers at Pete’s in Rich Hill Mo.

Deputies responded to Pete’s and reviewed video. The video was shown to the spouse who agreed that the subject had similar clothing, same walking and behavior patterns as Rogers. The male subject walks off camera behind Pete’s toward the car wash. Search efforts were then concentrated to the Rich Hill area. Detectives filed for search warrants on phone records, contacted known associates, family in other states and his employer.

On Saturday February 27th, The Sheriff’s Office received a call from a property owner who stated that they found a male subject deceased near a pond behind their residence in the area where Rogers was last seen in Amsterdam. The subject was found a few feet from the water laying up under a cedar tree. The physical and clothing description matches that of Rogers. Rogers spouse was notified by detectives. At this point there does not appear to be any foul play suspected.

The male subject was turned over to the Bates County Coroner where an autopsy has been scheduled.

Car Show in Butler

Way to go!

Congratulations to the Archie R-5 School District students who were chosen to participant in the WEMO Art Show! High School had a total of eleven #1 ratings and four #2 ratings. A special congratulations to senior, Alyssa Scholten, for getting Best of Show AND 3rd Best of Show overall!

Pictured on Top Left to Right: Olivia Brunner, Riley Gregg, Hope Wilson, Aubree Smith, Savannah Rogo and Megan Reinhardt

Bottom Left to Right: Courtney New, Leah Cooper, Alyssa Scholten, and Reese Plattner

Not Pictured: Mia Walker

Appleton City area news

Appleton City’s Second Saturday event is scheduled for May 8. If you are interested in having a booth and have not yet been contacted, please contact Lyndsi Davis or Katie Hearting ASAP, or send them a message through Facebook.  Each vendor will be assigned a spot on Main St. 

There will be a $20 deposit due at time of sign up and you will receive $10 back the day of the event. The event will be in the evening this year from5:00 - 8:00 p.m. More information is available at: https://www.facebook.com/Appleton-City-Second-Saturdays-2227394524191263

 

ACHS JV and Varsity Volleyball Teams are teaming up with Grey and Kae Boutique for a fundraiser on May 8. During May's Second Saturday event, from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., 15% of all in-store and online sales will benefit the girls' volleyball teams. Any money raised will be used to pay for summer camps and needed team equipment. Grey and Kae Boutique is located at 115 W 4th Street in Appleton City. This is on the north side of Main Street where the former Blue Inn banquet hall was located. You can also support the team by shopping online on May 8 at http://www.shopgreyandkae.com.

 

The Hudson Hustler's 4-H Club will be serving a loaded baked potato during the May 8 Second Saturday's event. Serving will take place in the Depot from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Loaded baked potatoes, dessert and drink will be $7.  Only carryout will be available.  They look forward to seeing the community come out and support the local 4-H club, as this event is usually held in December but had to be postponed this year.

 

There will be a fish fry benefit fundraiser Friday, April 30 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Fair Haven Park near Harwood, MO (on Hwy C, 8 miles north of Walker MO.  The menu includes fried fish and hush puppies, baked beans, cole slaw with homemade bread and butter.  Dessert will be freshly cranked ice cream and homemade pies. Free will donations will benefit Stony Creek, Walnut Creek and Shady Lawn Schools.

 

Hudson R-IX Elementary will hold their annual kindergarten screening on Monday, May 17.  Please call (660) 476-5467 to set up an appointment if you live in the Hudson R-IX School District, your child will be attending kindergarten in the fall and they do not currently attend Hudson preschool.  You will need your child’s social security card, birth certificate, and current immunization record.  If you call and the school office is closed, please leave a message and they will get back to you. 

 

The Yellow Rosebud Cemetery Project at the Appleton City cemetery is scheduled for Saturday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m., or rain date Sunday, May 16, at 9:00 a.m.  Volunteers and support are needed to place 2400 large, single, silk yellow rosebuds on the graves in the oldest sections of the Appleton City Cemetery.  Dean Ellis, ACHS class of 1960 and Vietnam Veteran, started this project with his late wife, Sharon, 12 years ago.  Dean began decorating graves with his maternal grandparents, Rose and Ellzie Smith, at the age of 5 or 6.  As they decorated, he noticed many graves did not have flowers.  His grandmother told him the graves were so old, there wasno longer any family members left to decorate.  As the years passed, they wanted to make a difference.  To support, volunteer or for further information, please contact City Hall at 660-476-2631, Donald Yoss 660-492-7218 or Dean Ellis 417-844-5344.  Volunteers will again be needed Wednesday, June 2, at 9:00 a.m. or rain date of Thursday June 3, 9:00 a.m. to pick up the rosebuds.

 

Attention Montrose Alumni.  If you class is planning on getting together to celebrate during the 2021 Memorial Day Weekend Festivities, please contact David at 492-7749 and give him a heads up.  If your class is planning on getting together at the dinner after the parade for the Chicken Dinner, please contact him by May 14.  They will attempt to reserve tables so classes can sit together, as best they can.  They plan to have go orders and additional sitting outside for those still wishing to social distance or just enjoy the sunny day (THEY HOPE).  VFW Post 8820 will serve cold beverages and Old Crow Winery will be serving wine under the 40 x 60 tent.  So plan your day to eat, drink and be merry.  

 

The ACHS Senior Class panels for special anniversary years are available for viewing at the Farm House Restaurant.  Featured classes are 50 year-1971; 60 year-1961, 65 year-1956, and 70 year-1957.  The Appleton City Museum provides these each year for viewing and the Farm House Restaurant graciously allows the panels there for their customers to enjoy.  

 

ACHS Alumni meeting will be May 29, 2021 at 11:30 with a COVID safe school sack lunch. RESERVATIONS ONLY.  Mail $10/person and include all names and year to Patty Purvis Young x68, 101 E. 3rd St., Appleton City, MO 64724. DEADLINE is May 15. For questions, call 660-476-5857 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. or email acmolampkin@yahoo.com

 

The AC Public Library is conducting their Friends of the Best SellersProgram until May 1. The program's purpose is to fund the purchase of new hardback books for the library. You can become a Friend by either choosing a book from the list or requesting another book you've wanted to read and then donating $20.00 for said book. The perks of being a Friend to the Library are that you will be the first person to check the book out, you'll have the opportunity to read other books purchased by Friends first, and you will be honored by having your name placed on a special name plate in the front of each of the Library Friend books. Library hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:00a.m. - noon.

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 30  Fish fry benefit fundraiser 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Fair Haven Park near Harwood, MO

May 8     May second Saturday event 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

May 9     MOTHER’S DAY

May 9     ACHS Baccalaureate 7:00 p.m. in the East Gym