Quilts of Valor ceremony held today at The Wall That Heals in Butler

On Saturday afternoon, 19 Quilts of Valor were presented at The Wall That Heals memorial site under the direction of Marsha Youngblood, owner of Rocking Chair Quilts of Butler. Recipients also received a special pin along with other honors as part of the service. 

The recipients were:

Forrest Albin

John S. Bartlett

Ronald E. Bybee

Charles Cantrell

Dale Douty

Phillip C. Godwin

Gary Grogman

Elvin W. Henley

Gary Kennedy

Danny Knox

Ethan L. McVay

Rodney Rom

John F. Snethen

Ronald Steuck

Marvin Taylor

Danny Thomasson

Kenneth R. Thurman

Robert R. Vannoy

Henry Swaters

Thank you for your service

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Art show ongoing through tomorrow in Butler

A special showing of local artwork is currently on display courtesy of Tom and Beth Stock on the west side of the Butler square. Stop by and see some of this amazing talent at 26 N. Delaware street tonight through 7 pm or Sunday 10 am to 7 pm. You won't be disappointed! 

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Butler water plant update

Earlier today, issues at the Butler water plant prompted officials to urge conservation of water usage until the situation can be remedied. At this time, it appears that the problem has stabilized and there is no boil order in place. 

Please continue to practice water conservation until further notice, thank you.

Updates will be provided accordingly.


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A special connection made at The Wall That Heals in Butler

Gay Nissen of Butler paid a visit to The Wall That Heals this week to rekindle a special connection made many years ago

In the early 1970s, approximately 5 million POW/MIA bracelets were distributed to raise awareness for American servicemen captured or missing in action (MIA) during the Vietnam War and Nissen was the recipient of a bracelet which bore the name of soldier Terence Hanley, a keepsake she has held dear for decades.

In his honor, Nissen located his name and made a rubbing, thus reconnecting with a very special memory of her past.

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To clear up a rumor...

Amidst heated discussions regarding solar farms in Bates county, much debate has been devoted to the possibility of a data center popping up somewhere along the local landscape. 

At this time there is no credible evidence regarding any plans to build one, however there are news releases by the solar companies in question that indicate they would be receptive to providing power for data centers, per se.

To reiterate, Bates county is not zoned against them, solar farms or any other such infrastructure and it is recommended that if our residents wish, they should pursue township zoning OR approach the Bates County Commission regarding a county-wide approach.

Mid America Live will continue to provide updates regarding any such matters as they become available.

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Butler High School Student of the Month, Braxton DeLozier

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Grace Francis named State Farm Athlete of the Week

We would like to congratulate our C & S Graphics State Farm athlete of the week a senior from Drexel, Grace Francis. Grace was nominated by her head coach Jenny Wheeler. Coach Wheeler stated “Grace is a compassionate and dedicated young woman. She frequently volunteers to mentor younger students and demonstrates strong leadership qualities. She is very disciplined in her training.” Grace is a 3 sport athlete, member of NHS, president of FCA and on student council. She is a 10 time state qualifier in track and a 7 time state medalist. We asked Grace what it takes to be a successful athlete and she states “it takes a lot of work both individually and at practice. I spend a lot of time lifting weights and running and focus on my nutrition as well.” We asked Grace what her favorite track memory was and she stated “probably her freshman year in track when they went to state. There were a lot of us and it was just a lot of fun.” We asked her what her goals are for the remainder of the season and she stated “hopefully a lot of personal records and some state medals.” Grace plans to attend State Fair Community College after graduation and major in nursing while continuing her track career. It was such a pleasure meeting Grace and we wish her the best of luck in the future!

Pictured left to right: Coach Jenny Wheeler; Grace Francis, daughter of Stephen & Sarah Francis; Kellie Davidson, State Farm; Cody Morris, C&S Graphics

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Whirlwind Jackson Martin goes for the Gold

On Friday, Archie Whirlwind Jackson Martin went to the MSHSAA State Solo and Ensemble Festival to perform Tension/Release. Jackson received a Gold Rating- in a fun coincidence the composer of the solo Jackson was performing was there, and she said he did a great job! Way to go Jackson!


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