Public Service Announcement From Electric City Speedway

Attention all parents with minor children that attend Electric City Speedway events:

It seems as though we are having an increase in problematic behavior with some children during the races.

This past week, a child was injured by another child and received care at a local hospital. He was reported to have a concussion.

This is not acceptable,nor the behavior that we condone or tolerate.
There were four instances where staff had to redirect a group of children that were attempting to continually bash the Porta potty and attempt to tip it over.

That same group of children also was caught throwing rocks into the concession stand window.

It was brought to our attention that the same group of individuals were involved in some kind of altercation where another child was injured.

We will not tolerate this kind of behavior. Any child under the age of 13 needs to be accompanied by an adult if they cannot behave or contain their bad behavior.

If your child is reprimanded by staff, or it is brought to our attention that your child is causing problems, we will immediately bring your child to you and request that you have some sort of consultation with them.They will also need to sit with you the rest of the night.

If your child is more than once, causing ruckus, it will be up to ownership to determine if your child needs to serve a suspension from the track.

This is not an appropriate place to wrestle, rough house, throw rocks, turnover porta potties, or hurt other children.

Electric city Speedway is not a babysitter for your children. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Jaime. I will be happy to discuss the incident and the behavior of the children involved.

If you think this might have been your child then I request that you please have some sort of discussion with them on appropriate behavior when you’re at a public facility and what is not.

Electric City is not responsible for injuries or accidents that pertain to your child misbehaving. However, the other parent could very well hold you liable.

I appreciate everyone reading this and it is our goal and mission to keep Electric City Speedway a family oriented place that everyone can have fun and enjoy racing.

Butler Lady Bears Softball shuts out the Green Ridge Tigers

Butler Lady Bears Softball shuts out the Green Ridge Tigers 

Butler Lady Bears Softball Team got a big win over the Green Ridge Lady Tigers 10-0 on Tuesday. 

Butler jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Haven Humphrey drew a walk, scoring one run, and Sydney Davis doubled, scoring two runs. 

The Lady Bears extended their early lead with two runs in the bottom of the third thanks to RBI singles by Kylee Dubray and Humphrey. 

Dubray led things off in the circle for Butler Bears. The righty allowed zero hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out seven and walking two. 

Mikensey Devorss stepped in the circle first for Green Ridge Tigers. They gave up nine hits and 10 runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking five. 

Avery Eldred tossed three innings of zero-run ball for Butler Bears in relief. The reliever surrendered four hits, striking out three and walking none. 

Davis and Dubray each drove in three runs for Butler Bears. Taylor Hudson collected two hits for Butler Bears in two at bats. Hudson paced Butler Bears with two walks. 

Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting five walks for the game. Hudson stole three bases. Butler Bears stole four bases in the game. 

Kayden Box led Green Ridge Tigers with two hits in three at bats. Next up for Butler Lady Bears is the OHC Tournament this Saturday in Warsaw. 

Obituary - Richard Eugene Myers

Richard Eugene Myers, 81, Nevada, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Richard was born October 10, 1942 in Denver, CO to Richard M. and Mamie M. (McKinney) Myers. He married Joyce Elaine Cain on September 21, 1972 in Nevada and she preceded him in death on August 19, 2021.

In his early years, Richard lived in Denver then came with his family to Nevada. He graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1960. For 25 years he worked at 3M Nevada in maintenance until his retirement in 2001. Richard also worked as a small engine mechanic for many years. He was a lifetime member of the BPO Elks #564 in Nevada. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include a son, Phillip Myers, Walker; three grandchildren, Steven Myers, Samantha Myers, and Shannon Myers; and one great-granddaughter, Bella Myers. In addition to his wife Joyce, he was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Erik E. Myers in 2001.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Worsley Cemetery in Bronaugh with Scotty Pritchett officiating. Friends may call now and until noon on Monday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested in his name to Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Road Closure In Butler

ATTENTION: Mill Street is currently closed from N Main Street to N Austin Street and may be closed part or all of the night. 

Crews are already onsite working to resolve the issue. Please find alternate routes if you plan to travel on Mill St this evening!

Nevada School was locked down today

The Nevada Police Department was actively looking for a subject following an altercation at a residence on the 500 block of North Adams Street that potentially involved a weapon this afternoon. 

With the close proximity to Bryan Elementary, the school was placed into lockdown for a short time so that during the search and subsequent arrest, there would not be children outside playing.

The individual was apprehended, and Nevada Police report there is no threat to the school or surrounding community.

Triebel breaks BHS javelin record

 

We would like to congratulate Butler High School Junior Dylan Triebel for breaking the school javelin throw record at SBU today!

His throw of 45.16 meters (148’ 2”) breaks the record previously held by Ezekiel Martin in 2018.

This is the sixth new track record set this season!

Pizza Tascio Opens In Belton

The Belton, MO Chamber of Commerce and The City of Belton welcomed a brand new pizza place to Belton this morning. 

Pizza Tascio cut the ribbon to officially become part of the Belton business community!

They’re bringing New York style pizza to N. Scott Street! Make sure to stop in when you get a chance, and thank you, Pizza Tascio, for choosing Belton.

Obituary - Freda Elizabeth (Jobe) Hoover

Freda Elizabeth (Jobe) Hoover, 79, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Freda was born July 3, 1944 in Kansas City, KS to John W. and Lillie M. (Rusconi) Jobe. She married Standlee J. Hoover on August 31, 1962 in Kansas City, KS and he survives of the home.

Freda grew up in Kansas City, KS. Following her marriage she and her husband Standlee came to Nevada where they have continued to reside. Freda worked as a cook at Nevada High School for 15 years, and later volunteered at Loretta’s Attic. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, enjoyed crocheting, and having tea parties with her granddaughter.

In addition to her husband Standlee, she is survived by six children: Shelly Turman (Tim), Nevada, Joe Hoover, Cassville, MO, Pam Hoover, Nevada, MO, Beth Gerster, Republic, MO, Willa Kemper (Michael), Argyle, TX, and Byron Hoover (Maria), Springfield, MO; 10 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, John William Jobe, Jr. (Opal), Florida, Patricia Roland, Tonganoxie, KS, Michael Jobe (Candy) Kansas City, KS, and Charles Jobe (Eva), Monett, MO; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Vicki Tremble, and two brothers, James Jobe, and John Jobe.

No services are planned at this time.