Jim Lewis Retirement from the City of Butler

The City of Butler is giving a retirement party in honor of Jim Lewis on June, 14th, 2024 from 1:00 pm through 3:00 pm. in the Council Chambers at City Hall in Butler.

Jim has faithfully served the City for 46 years at the Water Plant. He also volunteers with the Fire Department and responds to various calls they receive.

Please come and greet Jim and let’s give him a good start toward his new endeavors.

Immanuel Baptist Church Names New Interim Pastor

It is our honor and privilege to welcome Dr. David Sundeen as our new Interim Pastor of the Butler Immanuel Baptist Church. He has been the guest speaker the last two weeks at IBC. Dr. Sundeen and his wife, Julie, have graciously agreed to serve alongside us until we find a new Lead Pastor.

He currently is a professor at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City as well as the Vice President of Organizational Culture & Care for the Baptist Homes.

Previously Dr. Sundeen has served several times as an interim pastor at various churches & also served as a missionary with the North American Missions Board. Come help us officially welcome him Sunday morning!

 
Sunday School 9 AM
Church Service 10 AM

Search warrant served in Lamar

On 05/31/24, as the result of an investigation of illegal narcotics, the Lamar Police Department served a search warrant in the 1400 block of Poplar. 

After the search, Tyler E. Jones, 26 of Lamar, was taken into custody for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. At the time of this post, he is in custody at the Barton County Jail.

The Lamar Police Department encourages anyone with information about illegal drug activity in Lamar to contact the department at 417-682-3546.

As is the case in all arrests, charges are based on probable cause and all persons are considered innocent until or unless found guilty in court.

Adrian 4th of July Celebration

The Adrian Optimist Club presents the annual Adrian 4th of July celebration on Saturday, June 29th. All the fun starts at 2:00 pm with the traditional parade.

Grand Marshall, Andy Enos will lead the parade down Adrian Main Street after line up at 1:30. The Parade theme is “ Salute to Freedom”. The parade is followed by the Water Balloon fights at 3:00 “listen for the Adrian volunteer Fire Department Sirens” , It’s Corn Hole at 3:00 with a $50 dollar entry fee and double elimination.

All this and more at the Adrian 4th of July Celebration, listen for more all-day events with the grand finale of the National Anthem performed live by Jeremy Bridges and the Fireworks display at dusk.. those attending the fireworks display will enjoy this years added attraction as the fireworks display will be synced to music from the 95.9 frequency on your car radio.

Obituary - Delbert "Del" McDaniel

Funeral services for Delbert "Del" McDaniel of Appleton City, Missouri will be 11 a.m. June 8, 2024 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. June 7at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Myers Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions to McDaniel Love Fund at Community First Bank or Butler Church of Christ c/o Jason Wix. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Delbert “Del” McDaniel, age 49 of Appleton City, Missouri died Friday, May 31, 2024 at his home. He was born December 21, 1974 to Wesley Dean and Mona Marie Wix McDaniel in Butler, Missouri.

Del is survived by his wife, Courtney Lin McDaniel of the home; five children, Krissy Rhea and husband Keenan of Overland Park, Kansas, Dakota McDaniel of Butler, Missouri, Britney McDaniel, Shelby McDaniel and Colton McDaniel all of the home; his parents, Wesley and Mona McDaniel of Butler, Missouri; his parents-in-law, William and Sandra McLaughlin of Butler, Missouri; and two siblings, Jonathan McDaniel of Kansas City, Missouri and Janice Martinez and husband Lewis of Broomfield, Colorado. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Zion Rain Rhea; his grandparents; an uncle, John Harold; and a great-uncle, Wayne Reimer.

Records broken this year for Archie Track Athletes

This season Archie R-5 School District had several new track records set. Three of our four “record setters” were able to change the board on Tuesday evening!

Congratulations to Briar McIntire, Mollie Andrews, Brayden Duckworth and Morgan Mattingley (not pictured) on their record setting year!

Butler High School Senior Receives Scholarship from Mediacom

Mediacom Awards $1,000 World Class Scholarship to Butler High School Senior Butler, MO– May 31, 2024 – 

Mediacom Communications announced the selection of Gage McGee a senior at Butler High School, as a recipient of the company’s World Class Scholarship Program. The $1,000 scholarship recognizes the Butler resident for excellence in leadership and academics.

“Mediacom understands how important it is to invest in future leaders like Gage,” said Mediacom Senior Director of Area Operations, Steve Bennett. “I’m proud that our company commits financial support annually to talented local students with the Mediacom World Class Scholarship Program. We congratulate all Class of ’24 graduates, and particularly celebrate Gage for his outstanding achievements.”

This year marks the 23rd consecutive year Mediacom has funded World Class Scholarships for students who live in areas where the Company delivers high-speed broadband and digital video services. Mediacom annually selects 60 graduating seniors who each receive scholarships to support their post-secondary education. 

Recipients must attend an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or technical school within the United States.

Gage plans to attend Bradley University in Illinois. 

Harrisonville woman escapes serious injury in Cass County crash

On Friday May 31st around 8:40 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident southbound Prairie Lane just north of Raymore.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when southbound 2003 Lincoln Navigator driven by 45 year old Darren L. Snyder of Harrisonville, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a ditch.

A passenger in the Lincoln 47 year old Angela M. Snyder sustained minor injuries and she will seek her own medical treatment at a later time.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240270857

Obituary - Carole B. Carey

Carole Beth (Barnes) Carey, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born September 14, 1938, to Twanitta (Garrett) and Norman Barnes in Columbus, Kansas. She graduated from Picher, Oklahoma, high school. Carole married Donald Carey on November 24, 1953, in Columbus, Kansas, while he was home on leave from the Navy. 

They lived in Pensacola, Florida, until his tour of duty expired, and then moved back home to Commerce, Oklahoma. Don was offered a job at Bendix in Kansas City and moved his family to Harrisonville. They were the parents of two daughters, Tela Carey Gough and Shelley Carey Jansen.

Carole retired in 1998 after more than 30 years as an administrative assistant in the Harrisonville school system. She had been a member of Harrisonville First Christian Church for over sixty years.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She leaves her daughter Tela (Corey Hinrichs) Gough, Shelley (Steve) Jansen; grandchildren Sarah (Heath) Cummings, Eli (Jenny) Gough, Anna (Thomas) Ponder, and Leah (Alex) Burch; great-grandchildren Kaitlyn, Health, and Lucas Cummings, Carter Cole, Henry Gough, and Tegan and Charly Byrd; great-granddaughter Ashlyn Salisbury.

A celebration of life gathering will be held at Dickey Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 4, 7-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association

Adrian Citywide Garage Sale June 1st

 

Thank you Beverly

Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City would like to congratulate and thank Beverly Johnson for 50 years of dedication! (And still going!!) 

Bev began at Ellett the day after she graduated high school and has done many jobs. She started as a data processor, then moved to billing, then to accounting/finance. She has been the Business Office Director for 34 years!

Beverly was also one of the volunteer EMT's years ago! She has seen many changes over the years and has worked with over 20 administrators. 

Beverly has lots of interesting stories to share! She's been through some of Ellett's best times and some of their worst, but she has remained a loyal, dedicated employee throughout all of it. We appreciate everything Beverly does for our facility!

Obituary - William Francis Gorman

William Francis Gorman was born on November 20, 1934, to Thomas and Frances Gorman and was the youngest of three boys. Bill was born in Osceola, MO. and at the age of eight, the family moved to Kansas City, MO where he later attended Northeast High School.

Bill was married to Stella Gorman for 65 years. They met when his best friend Dee Hamilton suggested they take some girls a couple of blocks over on a motorcycle ride. That’s when he met the love of his life and two years later Bill and Stella married in their pastor's Raytown, Mo. home on June 2, 1955.

In 1957 Bill was called to the US Army where he served as a mechanic on tanks and heavy equipment in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Stella soon joined him in Kentucky and later their first son Bill Jr. was born there in 1958. Bill and Stella welcomed two more sons, Steven in 1962 and Daniel in 1965.

Bill was a Senior Master Mechanic with the Operating Engineers Local 101 and worked on all manner of heavy equipment. He could build or repair anything put in front of him and in retirement spent many hours, days, and weeks building model engines from blocks of steel and aluminum. He delighted at showing off his creations to his family, and friends and at numerous engine shows across the country. He was a frequent contributor to Model Engine Builder Magazine and a member of the Lathrop Model Engine Club.

Bill had an active church life and had recently joined Coventry Baptist Church in Independence, Mo where he felt welcomed and at home. Pie making of all things was his specialty and he brightened many a day with them.

Bill lived his life to the end in the fullest way possible. Most recently he had delivered Mother’s Day flowers to three churches, three pies to close friends who could use a smile, and laid flowers on the gravesites of numerous friends and family that had passed before him. He was a rock and an anchor for his family and community.

Bill and Stella were blessed with five grandchildren, Kelly Glass (Michael), Samantha Price, Josh Gorman (Desiree), Kenneth Gorman (Hannah), and Caleb Gorman (Kirsten), and five great-grandchildren, Carter and Preston Glass, Maci and Matthew Price and one unborn child Baby Frydenlund.

Bill is preceded in death by his wife Stella, his parents, brothers Don and Ray, son Daniel, and daughter-in-law Kim Gorman.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 31st at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, Missouri. Visitation will be at 10:00 A.M. with services to follow at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be at Climax Springs, Mo. cemetery following the services.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the General Missionary Fund at Coventry Baptist Church, 17133 E 39th Street, Independence, Mo, 64055.

Ecclesiastes 7:1 A good name is better than a precious ointment, and the day of death is better than the day of one’s birth.

Congressman Mark Alford visits the Osage Valley Electric Cooperative office yesterday

Congressman Mark Alford, along with several members of his staff, took time to visit the Osage Valley Electric Cooperative office yesterday. We appreciated the opportunity to talk to the group about the cooperative and our infrastructure. 

We discussed our broadband project, broadband funding and our concerns about the impact recently released EPA regulations will have on the reliability of the electric grid. 

Thank you Congressman Alford for listening to our concerns. We sincerely appreciate him and his team for their interest in our cooperative.

Obituary - Patricia Guth

Patricia Guth, 66, died from cancer on May 27, 2024, at Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care in Kansas City MO.

A celebration of Patricia’s life will be held with a visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7th, 2024 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083.

She was born on November 7, 1957, in Louisville, KY, the daughter of Walter Sparks & Agnes Lillianne (Larsen) Sparks. Patricia graduated from Hickman Mills Senior High School, Class of 1976. Following graduation, she attended College and worked as a Postal Carrier at USPS as well as a Lab Technician at Marion Merrill Dow and Sanofi-Aventis.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lillianne, her sister Shirley Steelman, and grandson Corbin Coffelt.

She is survived by husband Kenn Guth whom she married in 1979; daughter, Jenifer Coffelt (Ryan) and their children Aviana and Dylan; daughter, Jesica Cole (Gary) and their daughter Mia; three sisters, Jan (Skip) Cornelius, Katherine (Robert) Seamon, and Mary Alger; as well as many loved nieces and nephews.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Notice of Primary Election

Notice of Primary Election:

Notice is hereby given that a primary election will be held at the regular polling places in each precinct of Bates County, Missouri and that the polls will be open between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in August 2024, being the 6th day of August 2024, for the purpose of nominating candidates for state, district, county and township offices, to be voted for at the general election to be held on the 5th day of November 2024. 

That the hereinafter mentioned list contains the name and post office address of each candidate and the party or principle that he/she represents. Candidate names for political party committeemen and committeewoman, while appearing in this publication, may not appear on the ballot per 115.613(4) RSMo.

Republican Candidates for Nomination

For U.S. Senator
Josh Hawley, 799 Rivers Edge Rd, Ozark, MO 65721

For Governor
Darrell Leon McClanahan III, 24346 S 2425 Rd, Milo, MO 64767
Jeremy Gundel, 562 Buzzard Glory Rd, Washburn, MO 65772
Bill Eigel, 398 Patriotic Trail, Weldon Spring, MO 63304
Robert James Olson, 3873 E Washita, Springfield, MO 65809
John R. (Jay) Ashcroft, 112 Monterey Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Mike Kehoe, 3589 Gettysburg PL, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Chris Wright, 11351 Amelia Lane, Joplin, MO 64804
Darren L. Grant, 190 Fee Fee Rd, Apt B, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Amber Thomsen, 526 Jellystone Rd #255, Hollister, MO 65672

For Lieutenant Governor
Holly Rehder, 380 Natchez Trace, Scott City, MO 63780
Dave Wasinger, 2 Huntleigh Woods, St. Louis, MO 63131
Lincoln Hough, 662 S Kickapoo, Springfield, MO 65804
Paul Berry III, 11932 Barbara, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Tim Baker, 5050 Calvey Creek Rd, Robertsville, MO 63072
Matthew E. Porter, 4577 Austin Knoll Ct, St. Charles, MO 63304

For Secretary of State
Valentina Gomez, 2811 Indiana Ave, St. louis, MO 63118
Shane Schoeller, 7448 Turkey Hatch Ct, Willard, MO 65781
Denny Hoskins, 709 Cedar Dr, Apt B, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Adam J. Schwadron, 419 Angelique Pl, St. Charles, MO 63303
Jamie Corley, 7186 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63130
Dean Plocher, 12819 Wood Valley Ct, St. Louis, MO 63131
Mary Elizabeth Coleman, P.O. Box 1409, 131 W High, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Mike Carter, 500 Boone’s Lick Rd, St. Charles, MO 63301

For State Treasurer
Cody Smith, 1012 Euclid Blvd, Carthage, MO 64836
Andrew Koenig, 741 Sherwick Terr, Manchester, MO 63021
Lori Rook, 2048 South Hwy J, Springfield, MO 65809
Vivek Malek, 800 Stone Bridge Springs Dr, Wildwood, MO 63005
Tina Goodrick, 5102 Mockingbird Ln, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Karan Pujji, 11317 Fairways Dr, Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Attorney General
Will Scharf, 8125 Stratford Dr, Clayton, MO 63105
Andrew Bailey, 82 Wardens Branch Rd, Hermann, MO 65041

U.S. Representative
Mark Alford, 21 Bison Falls Circle, Lake Winnebago, MO 64034

State Senator
Rick Brattin, 22405 S Excelsior Rd, Harrisonville, MO 64701
Michael Haffner, 20606 S State Rt 7, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
Dan Houx, 216 NW 21, Warrensburg, MO 64093

For State Representative (District 62)
Sherri Gallick, 630 St. James Ct, Loch Lloyd, MO 64012

For State Representative (District 125)
Dane Diehl, 3700 SE County Rd 7305, Butler, MO 64730

For Circuit Judge
M. Brandon Baker, 3561 NE 800 Rd, Lowry City, MO 64763

For Bates County Northern Commissioner
John Gray, P.O. Box 173, Butler, MO 64730
Ken Mooney, 9206 NW County Road 6001, Adrian, MO 64720

For Bates County Southern Commissioner
Trent Nelson, 9415 SW County Road 1037, Rich Hill, MO 64779
Kent Fletcher, 3082 SW County Road 7767, Rich Hill, MO 64779
Doug Lawrence, 607 W Howard, Butler, MO 64730

For Bates County Sheriff
Chad Anderson, 6875 NE Business 49 Loop, Butler, MO 64730

For Bates County Assessor
Carl Bettels, 5177 NE State Route H, Butler, MO 64730

For Bates County Coroner
Jerret Jay Reno, 2227 NE County Road 5004, Butler, MO 64730

For Bates County Public Administrator
Brenda G. Doody, 7149 NE County Road 13004, Adrian, MO 64720

For Township Committeeman and Committeewoman
Mingo: Kent Page, 14504 Ne State Rt T, Adrian, MO 64720

Grand River: 

David Hubbard, 3994 NE County Road 15504, Adrian, MO 64720
Connie Pruden, 15119 NE County Road 7743, Adrian, MO 64720

Deer Creek: 

Tyler Bohannon, 12214 NW County Road 2341, Adrian, MO 64720
Jennifer Renee Rusow Murphy, 2001 NE State Rt E Hwy, Adrian, MO 64720
Meghan Robbins, 1111 NE County Road 14004, Adrian, MO 64720

East Boone: 

Justin G. Corbin, 14000 NW County Road 7501, Adrian, MO 64720
Jonathan Barrett, 7970 NW State Rt 18, Adrian, MO 64720
Amy Fishbaugh, 14000 NW County Road 7501, Adrian, MO 64720

West Boone: 

Alicia Clayton, 14315 NW County Road 14001, Drexel, MO 64742

West Point: 

Bradley Brooks, P.O. Box 139, Amsterdam, MO 64723
Vicky Vail, 8083 NW Benton, Amsterdam, MO 64723
Teresa Brooks, P.O. Box 139, Amsterdam, MO 64723

Elkhart: 

Tyler Covington, 8375 NW County Road 8002, Amsterdam, MO 64723
Harlan Hockett, 10074 NW County Road 7001, Adrian, MO 64720
Susan Hockett, 10074 NW County Road 7001, Adrian, MO 64720
Elizabeth A. Chancellor, 11567 NW County Road 5001, Adrian, MO 64720

Mound: 

James Catron, 813 NW State Route F, Butler, MO 64730
Chad Anderson, 6875 NE Business 49 Loop, Butler, MO 64730
Donna Catron, 813 NW State Rt F, Butler, MO 64730
Courtney Anderson, 6875 NE Business 49 Loop, Butler, MO 64730

Spruce: 

Mark Goebel, 7965 NE County Road 12003, Butler, MO 64730

Summit: 

Jessie Porter, 3703 NE State Rt H, Butler, MO 64730
Andrea Galloway, 3351A NE State Rt H, Butler, MO 64730

Mt. Pleasant: 

Gary Ratliff, 904 N High, Butler, MO 64730
Jesse Murray, 1444 NW County Road 1001, Butler, MO 64730
Jami Page, 2097 NE County Road 2504, Butler, MO 64730
Lynne Olson-Salomon, 1414 NW County Road 1001, Butler, MO 64730

Charlotte: 

A. Dale Newkirk, 7629 NW County Road 1002, Butler, MO 64730
Patricia Newkirk, 7629 NW County Road 1002, Butler, MO 64730
Walnut: Blaine Baldwin, 12475 SW County Road 6508, Hume, MO 64752
Don Trelease, 12840 SW County Road 5508, Hume, MO 64752
Jacie Lynn Warren, 8208 SW County Road 4508, Foster, MO 64745
Marleah Trelease, 12840 SW County Road 5508, Hume, MO 64752

Pleasant Gap: 

Jason Rosier, 3691B SE County Road 7305, Butler, MO 64730
August Dean Fischer, 5388 SE State Rt O, Butler, MO 64730
Kathie D. Fischer, 5388 SE State Rt O, Butler, MO 64730

Hudson: 

Jeff Fischer, 6838 SE County Road 11345, Appleton City, MO 64724
Sheila Fischer, 6838 SE County Road 11345, Appleton City, MO 64724

Osage: 

Timothy C. Thorp, 9177 SW County Road 27, Rich Hill, MO 64779
Trent Nelson, 9415 SW County Road 1037, Rich Hill, MO 64779
Janet Nelson, 9415 SW County Road 1037, Rich Hill, MO 64779
Howard: Donald Rice, 9502 SW 4th, Hume, MO 64752
Ruth Rice, 9502 SW 4th, Hume, MO 64752

Democratic Candidates for Nomination
For U.S. Senator
Karla May, 800 Arlington Ave, Apt 108, St. Louis, MO 63112
December L. Harmon, 4476 W Bellview Dr, Apt B, Columbia, MO 65203
Lucas Kunce, 302 N Spring St, Apt C, Independence, MO 64050
Mita Biswas, 170 Fee Fee, #B, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

For Governor
Eric Morrison, 8805 Hunter St, Kansas City, MO 64138
Crystal Quade, 210 W Commercial St, Ste C, Springfield, MO 65803
Sheryl Gladney, 2305 Fox Chase Dr, St. Charles, MO 63301
Hollis L. Laster, 5801 Bermuda Dr, Normandy, MO 63121
Mike Hamra, 4555 E Berkeley St, Springfield, MO 65809

For Lieutenant Governor
Richard Brown, 5130 Lawn Ave, Kansas City, MO 64130
Anastasia Syes, 9210 Outerbelt Ct, St. Louis, MO 63121

For Secretary of State
Monique Williams, 4268 Enright Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
Barbara Phifer, 1733 W Woodbine Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122
Haley Jacobson, 5966 S Cuba Ct, St. Louis, MO 63139

For State Treasurer
Mark Osmack, 878 Totem Woods Ct, Manchester, MO 63021

For Attorney General
Elad Jonathan Gross, 626 Dover Pl, St. Louis, MO 63111

For U.S. Representative
Jeanette Cass, 3756 Cass Rd, Niangua, MO 65713
Mike McCaffree, 14879 E Pawhuska Rd, Nevada, MO 64772

For State Senator
Raymond L. James, 552 SE Highway EE, Leeton, MO 64761

For State Representative (District 125)
Lynda Jones, 1101 N Spring St, Apt 1A, Nevada, MO 64772

For Bates County Collector/Treasurer
Kacie Robey, 6240 NW County Road 1801, Butler, MO 64730

For Bates County Surveyor
William C. Lethcho, 537 E Hazel, Adrian, MO 64720

Libertarian Candidates for Nomination

For U.S. Senator
W.C. Young, 8300 E 88th Terr, Apt 1003, Kansas City, MO 64138

For Governor
Bill Slantz, 1620 Congress Way, St. Charles, MO 63303
For Lieutenant Governor
Ken Iverson, 17 Auvergne Dr Lake, St. Louis, MO 63367

For Secretary of State
Carl Herman Freese, 1983 Freese Ln, Foristell, MO 63348

For State Treasurer
John A. Hartwig, Jr, 7707 Davis Dr, Clayton, MO 63105-2615

For Attorney General
Ryan L. Munro, 14724 Appalachian Trail, Chesterfield, MO 63017

For U.S. Representative
Thomas Holbrook, 711 Cedar Dr, Apt A. Warrensburg, MO 64093

The polling places for said election will be as follows:

Adrian Precinct: Adrian Optimist Building, 11092 NW County Road 41, Adrian, MO 64720

Amoret/Amsterdam Precinct: Amsterdam Community Building, 8524 NW State Rt Y, Amsterdam, MO 64723

Ballard Precinct: Ballard School (Ag Building), 10247 NE State Rt 18, Butler, MO 64730

Butler Precinct: Butler High School Gymnasium, 420 S Fulton, Butler, MO 64730

Drexel Precinct: Drexel Community Center, 410 E Bates, Drexel, MO 64742

Hudson/Rockville Precinct: Hudson School, 15012 NE State Route 52, Appleton City, MO 64724

Hume Precinct: Hume Legion Hall, 9355 SW 1st, Hume, MO 64752

Rich Hill Precinct: Rich Hill 4th of July Building, 501 E Park, Rich Hill, MO 64779

Showers and thunderstorms return this evening

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into the area by this evening. Highest amounts are expected in far western MO and eastern KS. Widespread hazardous weather is unlikely, however brief heavy rainfall may lead to some localized flooding especially in NW MO.

Get ready- It's that time again!

It is almost time to open the voting for the 2024 BEST OF BATES! This is YOUR chance to vote on the best that Bates County has to offer! We started this last year and received over 2k votes on our Best of survey! We are looking to once again capture the peoples choice for the best in the county! As we gear up for this, we are asking for YOUR HELP! Please let us know which new categories you would like to see included in this year’s Best of Bates! 

Be on the lookout for the survey!

Obituary - Glenna Jean Mason

Glenna Jean (Hukriede) Mason, 70, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation with her family at her side.

Glenna was born on November 13, 1953, in Monett, Missouri, to Carl and Glenda (Rudd) Hukriede. She graduated from Center High School, Class of 1971. 

She then married Jeff Mason in Urich, Missouri on August 20, 1975. They were married for 25 years, during which they ran a lawn care business. Mowing for residential customers in the Kansas City Area.

Glenna thought of others before herself almost always. She enjoyed going and spending time at Clinton Senior Center. She enjoyed playing bingo at the Senior Center. She enjoyed working with her hands and mind doing latch hook rugs, ceramics, and crossword puzzles. In her later years at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation her favorite saying was “Yeah Right” and she used it often in several situations. Glenna couldn't remember Dr Snells name at first so she always called him Dr. Snail. They enjoyed teasing each other about that.

Glenna is survived by her mother. Glenda (Rudd) Hukriede; 2 brothers, Charles (Kelly Jo) Hukriede, Blue Ridge, GA., Larry Hukriede (John Smuch), Cape Coral, FL ; uncle, Don (Betty) Rudd, Kansas City, MO ; aunts, Sharon Snodgrass, Kimberling City, MO, Julia (Les) Owens, Deepwater, MO, Rosalie (Billy) Gray, Purdy, MO, Carol Hukriede, Sedalia, MO, and Sharon Rudd, Bucklin, KS ; nephews, David (Jodi) Hukriede, Independence, MO, Nico Hukriede, Boca Raton, FL, Alex (Faith) Hukriede, Aurora, CO ; niece, Michelle (Doug) Gray, Warrensburg, MO ; 5 grand nieces and nephews; 5 great grand nieces and nephews; and many other family and friends.

She was preceded by her father, Carl Hukriede; brother, Kenny Hukriede; 4 grandparents, Bill H. & Leora (Eversmeyer) Hukriede, and Elmer & Nellie (Diggs) Rudd.

Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:30 AM. Consalus Funeral Home 209 S. 2ND Street, Clinton, Missouri, 64735. Memorial Donation in Glenna Mason's name to: Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary.

Memorial Day Service In Adrian This Morning

A public memorial program was held this morning at the Lt. Charles Garrison Veterans Memorial in Adrian . This event was the a shorter version of the service that was held Saturday for Memorial Day.

A group from Washington DC including Congressman Mark Alford and his staff was on hand for the POW/MIA ceremony today and the crowd was addressed by keynote speaker, 33 year Navy Seal veteran, Bill Irwin.

A little history about Memorial Day: 

Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War. But during World War I the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars, including World War II, The Vietnam War, The Korean War and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

For decades, Memorial Day continued to be observed on May 30, the date General Logan had selected for the first Decoration Day. But in 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees. The change went into effect in 1971. The same law also declared Memorial Day a federal holiday.

Enjoy some photos of this event below courtesy of our friend Mike Burris of the the Adrian News Leader.

2nd Annual Joshua Haynes Memorial Race June 22nd at Nevada Speedway!

This one's for you Joshua!! Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice to keep all of us safe!!

Super Stock Special Saturday June 22nd, 2024 with current sponsorship we are sitting at $600 to win / $100 to start the A-Feature. Payout will be updated as more sponsorship is added.

Open Pill Draw for starting position in heat race. Passing points determines feature line up.
8 Lap Heat Races
25 Lap Feature Race

POWRi Super Stocks, USRA Stock Cars welcome for this event.
NO TRACK REGISTRATION OR SANCTIONING FEE AT THE GATE!!!! Just the $35 driver pit pass.

Current Guaranteed Payout
$600, $400, $300, $250, $200, $150, $125, $100....

Please get with Nevada Speedway or the Haynes Family if you would like to sponsor or donate to this great event.

**FIRST RESPONDERS / MEDICAL PERSONNEL WILL GET FREE GENERAL ADMISSION WITH PROPER ID AT THE FRONT GATE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! **

General Admission Prices
Adults (13-up) $15
Kids (6-12) $5
Kids (0-5) Free
VIP Seating $20

Pit Pass Prices
Drivers / Adults $35
Kids (6-12) $15
Kids (0-5) Free

GATES OPEN AT 4:30PM
DRIVER SIGN IN BY 6:30PM
HOT LAPS AT 7:00PM
RACING AT 7:30PM

CLASSES:
MINI STOCKS
OUTLAW
PURE STOCKS
VINTAGE CARS
MIDWEST MODS
B-MODS
SUPER STOCKS

Nevada Speedway
17623 S. 1700 Road
Nevada, MO 64772

Obituary - Deborah Sue Baxley

Deborah Sue Baxley, age 67, a resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at the Ascension Via Christie Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. Debbie was born March 20, 1957 in Fort Scott, the daughter of Cecil Otis Lancaster and Vivian Louise Towle Lancaster. She graduated from Fort Scott High School with the class of 1975. 

Debbie was employed at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott, then she went to work for her sister Marsha at Marsha’s Great Plains Deli. At the Deli you could find Debbie out front at her table taking orders and visiting with the costumers as they came in. She spent many hours at the ball park watching her brothers play, then when the nieces and nephews starting playing she would go to all there games as well. She had great pride the last several years getting to spend time with her own grandchildren and taking them out to eat and driving around.

Debbie is survived by her daughter Shelly Rowe (Dan) of Fort Scott, Kansas, two grandsons, Anthony and Christopher Rowe; two brothers Tom Lancaster (Kay) and Don Lancaster, both of Fort Scott, one sister Carolyn Washburn (Gary) of Eagle River, Alaska; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Vivian Lancaster, a sister Marsha Lancaster, and a grandson, Tucker Rowe.

A private family graveside will take place at the Memory Gardens Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com

Obituary - Mable L. Anderson

Mable L. Anderson, age 83, of Belton, Missouri passed away May 28, 2024, at the Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.

A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083 followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Gibson Cemetery, Neosho, Missouri at 3:00 p.m.

Mable was born in Duenweg, Missouri on August 27, 1940, the daughter of Alfred Bruton and Alice Ledford. After graduating high school, Mable was joined in marriage with her husband, Bill Joe Anderson on September 12, 1959. Together they were blessed with two sons, Bill Joe Jr. and Michael Lee. Mable created a successful career selling Avon products for over 60 years. Mable was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Raymore. She also very much enjoyed playing the organ, gardening, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Mable was preceded in death by parents, Alfred Bruton and Alice Ledford; her loving husband, Bill Joe Anderson; two sisters, Annabelle Gass and Sandra Kroll; and brothers, Paul David Bruton, and Jamie Bruton.

She is survived by her children, Bill Joe Anderson, Jr. (Kelly), Michael Lee Anderson (Carla); brother, Richard Bruton; sisters, Delores Stewart (Bruce), Mildred Granger, Margaret Batson (Rodney), Sheryl Smith, and Norma Yarrington; sister in-law, Gayle McCoy (John); two grandchildren, Ashley Lyon (Mitch) and Shane Michael Anderson (Kacie); two great grandchildren, Aubrey Rae and Mason Wayne.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

BCMH welcomes new director of human resources

Bates County Memorial Hospital recently welcomed Kristina Anderson as the hospital’s Director of Human Resources. As part of the executive team, she will be responsible for the hospital’s human resources strategy and operations, recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits.

With more than a decade of experience in the field, Kristina is a seasoned Human Resources (HR) professional committed to maintaining a skilled, motivated, and compliant healthcare workforce. Kristina held leadership HR roles at Cass Regional Medical Center and long-term healthcare facilities. In joining BCMH, Kristina brings not only a wealth of experience but also a passion for promoting a positive work environment and inviting culture.

Kristina said, “I was drawn to a career in human resources because I truly enjoy engaging and working with people. Working in HR provides the opportunity to make a positive impact on the workplace and contribute to a company's success.”

"I am thrilled to welcome Kristina Anderson to our team as our new Human Resources Director,” said Greg Weaver, Chief Executive Officer. “With her extensive experience and proven track record in HR leadership, I am confident that she will bring valuable insights and a fresh perspective to our organization. Her commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace aligns perfectly with our core values, and I look forward to the positive impact she will have on our team and company culture. Please join me in welcoming Kristina Anderson to our company."

Obituary - George Leroy Stewart

George Leroy Stewart was born on June 12, 1953 in Oregon City, Oregon, the son of Alfred and Flo Stewart.

He passed away on May 3, 2024 at Alpine Breeze Nursing Home in Raytown, Missouri at age 70. George is survived by three children: TJ Stewart, Lisa Stewart, and David Stewart; and siblings Shirley Shannon, Margie Bedell, and Alfred “Little Al” Stewart.

George was preceded in death by three children: Christie Stewart, Michael Stewart, and Nicholas Stewart; his parents; and one brother, Skip Stewart.

A Celebration of Life visitation will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill, Missouri from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

13 year old juvenile hurt after dirt bike crash this morning in Cass County

On Wednesday May 29th around 10:29 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle accident on S. Grand River Road around 6 miles east of Freeman, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2006 Honda CRF 150 driven by a 13 year old juvenile male from Freeman, Missouri crossed the centerline and struck the northbound 2022 Ford Ecosport driven by 87 year old Marietta Davis of Freeman, Missouri.

The juvenile male sustained serious injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240267581

Brick Street Bash Saturday June 1st

 

Semi truck accident south of Archie

We have had several reports and messages throughout the day about the semi truck accident south of Archie this morning in the southbound lanes of  I-49 around mile marker 146.2 near the Bates and Cass County line.

We have yet to receive a report on this accident as of now but we do know that several crews spent multiple hours cleaning up this accident .

Mid America Live will update when and if more information is made available to us.

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

 

Fatality accident in Crawford County Kansas

 

Obituary - Roger Wayne Blackwell

Roger Wayne Blackwell, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri. 

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Blackwell Family Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Deepwater man seriously injured in Henry County ATV accident

On Wednesday May 29th around 10:55 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies and Golden Valley EMS responded to a ATV accident at 1045 SE Highway NN Highway in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2008 Polaris Sport 500 ATV driven by 70 year old Gerald Stocklaufer of Deepwater, Missouri was towing a pickup truck with a log chain, the truck struck the rear of the ATV causing it to overturn and eject the driver.

Mr. Stocklaufer sustained serious injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240267654

Old Frontier Life Festival June 1st

 

Obituary - Michael Timothy Herrington

Michael Timothy Herrington, 62, of Montrose, Missouri passed from this life at his home on May 29, 2024. Michael was born August 11, 1961 in Butte, Montana.

Donna Marie (Wright) Herrington, Michael’s wife of 36 years, traveled with him as he worked for several mining companies throughout his life. He mainly drove a dump truck and belly dump truck, but also operated other heavy equipment at his construction jobs. Michael and Donna settled in Montrose and called it home, about five years ago. He enjoyed riding his Kawasaki motorcycle, but in his heart he was always a “Harley Man”. Michael loved his family very much, always wishing he could spend more time with his two daughters and siblings, but traveling for his work prohibited that much of the time.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Donna; his two daughters, Melissa Gray and Shana Kuykendall; and his two siblings, Daniel James Herrington and Debbie Shenefeldt.; and his two cherished friends, Tom Dickinson and Ralph Whitney. Michael will be greatly missed by his friends and family.

Michael's wishes were to be cremated and return his ashes to Montana. His family will respect those wishes and have a memorial celebration of life at a later date.

June 4th is Amnesty Day in the City limits of Butler

Reminder June 4th is Amnesty Day in the City limits of Butler. You can set one bulky large item out and it will be picked up free of charge by Countywide Disposal.

Announcement from D&D Fireworks

D&D Fireworks will be open for business on June 20th. I will post more details closer to store opening.

Life has thrown our family some curveballs in the last 6 months and emotionally, physically, and mentally we won't be able to put on the Firework Display this year. 

Our family hopes everyone understands as we are disappointed as much as all of you.

Obituary - William R. "Bill" Nixon

William R. “Bill” Nixon died Saturday, May 25th, 2024, at the age of 86 after a brief illness.

Bill was preceded in death by his father William “Nick” Nixon, his mother Alice Nixon and a brother, the Rev. James Nixon.

Bill is survived by his wife Joan Nixon, daughter Cheri Farnsworth (Keith), son Chip Nixon (Nancy), daughter Wendy Brown and his sister Nancy Eckman (Mark). Bill was blessed with nine grandchildren: Ryan and Trevor Farnsworth, Shelby Nixon, Cameron and Paige Booth, Caitlin, Cara, Molly and Jacob Brown and five great grandchildren: Bentley Booth, Jesse Moreno, Henry and Charlie Booth and Zoe Farnsworth.

Bill spent his entire career with Ford Motor Company, but his heart was always on his beloved farm, riding his tractor, walking the pastures and spending time with his cows.

Bill’s greatest love in life was his wife, Joan. Having gone to the same grade school, Bill and Joan began dating in high school and were just shy of celebrating 67 years of marriage at the time of his death. Theirs was truly a love story that no novel, TV series or movie would ever be able to get right. Completely devoted to one another, they raised a wonderful family together and taught them the true meaning of love and family.

Bill was a true Southern gentleman who never met a stranger. He had a fabulous sense of humor, and you knew how much Bill adored you by the amount of teasing he would subject you too. You never knew quite what would come out of Bill’s mouth, but it was always said with love. His kindness and selflessness were legendary. Bill was without a doubt one of the finest men you could ever hope to meet.

Often upon leaving, Bill would say “I’m glad you got to see me!” Your passing has left us with a hole that can never be filled, but we will always be blessed and thankful that we got to “see you”. Rest in Peace, we love you so much.Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8th, 2024 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 1200 SW Blue Pkwy, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063 with Celebration of Life Service at 10:00 a.m. and Inurnment will be at Lee's Summit Cemetery, Lee's Summit, Missouri at a later date.

Family suggests contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri.