Obituary - Sharron Landon

Graveside services for Sharron Landon will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2011 at Woodfin Cemetery in Foster, Missouri with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Susan G. Komen.

Sharron Kay Landon, age 69 of Pleasant Valley, Missouri died Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at her home in Pleasant Valley. She was born October 24, 1941 to Melvin and Velda Peacock Renfro in Kansas City, Missouri.

Sharron is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jesse Landon of Pleasant Valley, Missouri; two sons, Steve Landon of Denver, Colorado and Rick Landon and wife Joyce of Parkville, Missouri; one daughter, Karen Naugle and husband Rodger of Independence, Missouri; one sister, Dorothy Haggard of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, Jacob Landon and spouse Deanna Valencia, Christina Landon and spouse Jesse Orozco, Jeremy Landon and spouse Shanan Trainer, Christopher Landon and wife Krystal, Ashley Ganatta and husband Todd, Aaron Landon, Julie Naugle, Tracy Hernandez, Bradley Naugle and Jared Naugle; and 14 great-grandchildren, Jake Meloy, Kylie Valencia, Kraig Naugle, Jessica Orozco, Izyck Enderson, Nicolas Naugle, Mariah Fisher, Kourtney Landon, Jace Landon, Wyatt Landon, Abigail Landon, Carter Ganatta, Noah Landon and Anthony Porter. She was preceded in death by her parents.

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

Governor Signs Higher Education Board Bill Handled by Senator David Pearce

JEFFERSON CITY — This week, a bill ushered through the Senate by State Sen. David Pearce, R-Warrensburg, was signed into law by the governor. House Bill 174 makes changes to several of the state’s higher education governing boards.

Currently, three of Missouri’s higher education boards, the Coordinating Board of Higher Education; the University of Missouri Board of Curators; and the Missouri State University Board of Governors, have nine voting members a piece. On these boards, no more that one appointee may be from the same U.S. congressional district. With Missouri losing a congressional seat, new language had to be created to define the organization of these boards.

“It might seem a small enough item to the general public, but in order to make certain that the entire state is represented fairly, there had to be new definitions put into place,” said Sen. Pearce.  “By signing this bill, higher education is in front of any conflicts that might arise in appointing new board members, and by streamlining this process, we ensure there will be more time spent making decisions for the betterment of higher education.”

In addition, HB 174 allows for the at least one member, and no more than two members, be appointed from each congressional district. With this bill, every district get a representative, and only one district will have an extra appointee.

Having been signed by the governor, HB 174 will go into effect August 28, 2011. All appointees currently serving will complete his or her term as appointed.

Senator Pearce serves as chair of both the Senate Education Committee and the Joint Committee on Education.

Weekly report from Butler Police Department

April 26 - Officers work a two vehicle accident in the Walmart parking lot; take a walk in theft report; traffic control for funeral; assist in the 100 block of South Fulton; 911 hang up in the 100 block of East Nursery; missing 3 year old at Walmart.

April 27 - Officers take vandalism report in the 200 block of North Delaware; work two vehicle accident on the square; fight call on South Water; animal call in the 600 block of West Harrison; walk in theft report;   911 call in the 400 block of South Olive; medical assist in the 300 block of West Fort Scott; report of intoxicated people in South park; alarm call at City Hall; assist DFS in the 300 block of West Clark; medical assist in the 300 block of North High street.

Church Women United to celebrate Friendship day

This Friday the Church Women United of Butler will celebrate May Friendship Day with a salad luncheon at the Community of Christ Church. This May Friendship Day Celebration focuses on women and their contributions in making a difference in the world.

The luncheon begins at noon- please bring of covered dish if you plan to attend. The Community of Christ Church is located at 409 W. Dakota st. in Butler

Visit the Church Women United web site here for more info on May Friendship Day

-our thanks to Joyce Fitzpatrick

Habitat for humanity needs workers

In the last 35 years Habitat for Humanity has built more than 250,000 homes around the world for families in need, including four in Bates County. Construction of the fifth Habitat for Humanity house is currently underway near Hume.

Bates County Live spoke with local Habitat for Humanity secretary Brenda Darr, who told us that anyone who can help with some basic labor would be greatly appreciated. The home is in the sheetrock and mud stages, and there's still lots more to do. "There's still quite a bit of wiring, trim work, flooring and that kind of thing" said Darr "we simply need folks to run tools, carry materials and help any way they can".

Darr also stressed that anyone wishing to get more involved should do so right away. "We are always looking for new members. And fundraising ideas- anyone who has good ideas would be a huge help to our organization".

The office number for the Bates County Area Habitat for Humanity is 660-679-4368 and is located in the old high school building on Pine street. Those interested in helping may also call Brenda directly at 660-679-4355.

Construction of the Hume project is slated to be finished by early Summer.

Stamp Out Hunger collection day May 14th

The United States Postal Service is set to participate in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Program in a few weeks on Saturday, May 14th. Anyone wishing to donate non perishable food items are urged to do so by leaving the items with your postal carrier. Bates County Live spoke with letter carrier Laurie Lacy who has participated in the program since its inception, and she emphasized that all food collected in Bates County will go directly to the Community Food Pantry in Butler, Mo.

More information on the Stamp Out Hunger food drive can be found here www.helpstampouthunger.com

Obituary - Mary Shubert

Funeral services for Mary Lee Shubert will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Dr. Terry Davis officiating and Pastor Ron Dunlap assisting. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday evening at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.

Mary Lee Shubert, age 77 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born January 16, 1934 to Charles Raymond and Florence Julia Porter James in Urich, Missouri.


Mary Lee is survived by her husband of 59 years, James Herman “Hermie” Shubert of Butler, Missouri; one son, Jim Shubert of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, Gay Lea Nissen and husband Ron of Butler, Missouri and Melody Joy Shubert and husband Don Brunhoeber of Augusta, Kansas; six grandchildren, Jimmy Nissen and wife Melissa, Julia Barber and husband Lee, Jeffrey Nissen, Daniel Shubert, Tanner Brunhoeber and Cheyenne Brunhoeber; one step-granddaughter, Jana Davis; three great-grandchildren, Hunter, Gabriel and Libby; and two step great-grandchildren, Gunner and Gauge. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Rich Hill P.D. weekly report

Rich Hill Police Department

Activity report April 25, 2011 to May 1, 2011

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