Obituary - Gladys Linard

Funeral services for Gladys Linard will be 2:00 PM Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Dave Owsley officiating. Visitation prior to services at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions, Ohio Street United Methodist Church. Written messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Gladys Marie (Cumpton) Linard, 98 of Butler, Missouri died April 24, 2012 at Medicalodge of Butler. Gladys was born September 16, 1913 in Spruce, Missouri, daughter of William Everett and Rosa (Diehl) Cumpton. She attended schools in Butler, Missouri and was united in marriage to Howard S. Browning, and to this union two children were born. She was later married to Homer Claude Linard; to this union, two children were born.

Throughout her life, Gladys maintained an avid faith in God and was a member of the Ohio Street United Methodist Church in Butler. She never missed a Sunday for as long as her health permitted. Gladys was hardworking, honest, loyal and loving. She was selfless and kindhearted, and never had a bad word to say about anyone, and never any hatred in her heart. Her family remembers the special food she made for various family members at different occasions; particularly banana bread and homemade popcorn balls. Gladys never met a stranger and her family describes her as the “most amazing woman you’d ever meet.”

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; sons Larry Lee Browning and Freddie Lynn Linard; brothers, George Cumpton, Johnny Cumpton, Marvin Cumpton, Everett Cumpton, and Quentin Cumpton; and sister Wilma Klingman.

She is survived by sons D.J. Browning and wife June of Chesepeake, Virginia and Dr. Homer C. Linard, III and wife Laurie of Brighton, Michigan; grandchildren David Browning and wife Debbie of Chesepeake, Virginia; Chris Browning of Oilville, Virginia; Pat Bohlen and husband Chip of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Erin Linard of Peoria, Arizona; Andrew Linard of Brighton, Michigan; and Nathan Linard of Brighton, Michigan. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Butler choir students head to Columbia this week

Eleven Butler High School Choir students will be traveling to Columbia, Mo this week for State Music Contest. They were given this opportunity based on their ratings at District Music Contest. The following students received "Superior I" ratings on their vocal performances:

Austin Douty, Breann Sargent, Madison Van Gordon, Rachel Hurshman, Christian Lawrence, Shannen McCoy, Dalton Fischer, Aarika Gardner, Baustin Sargent, Lacy Craft, and Piper Edgmon

-our thanks to Raquel Lawrence, Vocal Music Director, Butler High School

Students of the Month honored...

The Adrian Optimist Club is pleased to honor Students of the Month from the Miami, Ballard, and Adrian schools. Criteria for this honor center on outstanding academic and civic achievement and school spirit. Staff at each of the schools make the selection, and their decision is based on expansion of these criteria. Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it. Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks”.

The Ballard student for March is Scott Morris. Scott is the Freshman son of Gene and Brandy Morris. Scott is credited with being a model citizen with a positive attitude and a great sense of humor. He works hard in everything that he participates in and helps others along the way. Scott has made substantial progress in mathematics, and he is persistent, not giving up in the face of difficult things. He is usually quiet in the classroom, but stands up for right when right is being challenged.

Adrian Optimist member Gene Irvin, Scott Morris, and Ballard Principal Jimmie Barton

For March the Miami student is Senior Laeci Jane Hall. Laeci is the daughter of Kathi Hall and Bud Hall. Her favorite things to do are hang with friends, play volleyball, swim, tan, and watch the sunset. During Laeci’s high school career she has participated in Volleyball, Softball, and Basketball. She is a real asset to her school, particularly in Volleyball. Laeci is going to college at Fort Scott Community College and will plan her life from there.

Miami Activities Director Brian Wood, Laeci Hall, and Adrian Optimist member Gene Irvin

This month’s student from Adrian is Payton Wilson. Payton, a Senior, is the son of Angie Wilson and Jim Wilson. He participates in FFA, Football, peer-tutoring, and Food and Nutrition Class catering in school. Outside of school his activities include volunteer fire-fighting, working, hanging with family and friends, and refereeing little league soccer. Payton plans to gain a degree in Criminal Justice followed by attending Law Enforcement Academy for a career in Law Enforcement.

Adrian Optimist member Gene Irvin, Payton Wilson, and Adrian Principal Chris Shanks

-our thanks to Jerry Ferguson for photos and story

Minnesota woman injured in rollover crash

Shortly before 4 p.m. yesterday EMS and first responders were called to the scene of a rollover accident on 71 highway that injured a Minnesota woman. Shayna J. Houp, 31, of St. Paul was traveling southbound in a 2000 Hyundai when she lost control just south of the 52 highway interchange, resulting in the vehicle rolling over on the right side of the roadway.

She was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries; the MSHP report indicates she was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.

Farmers should watch for armyworms this Spring

True armyworms are on the march this Spring, and farmers need to be checking fields to make sure their crops aren’t among the casualties.

“They often can take out an entire pasture of fescue or other grasses because numbers get so high, and also cut the heads off of wheat and feed on corn,” said Wayne Bailey, University of Missouri Extension state entomologist. “We know Arkansas is having a big problem with this insect in their grass pastures, and we think that problem is now spilling over into the lower three or four tiers of Missouri counties.”
Armyworm moths typically fly into Missouri from Mexico and southern states in spring. Each moth lays up to 1,300 eggs, and when the worms hatch they start feeding on crops.

This year, insects emerged early in southern climates and then migrated north ahead of schedule, thanks to unusually warm weather.

Notes from the Papinville business meeting

Papinville Historical and Cemetery Association held its regular yearly business meeting on April 11th. There were twelve officers and members present. Beverly Sullins called the meeting to order. Marcelle Marquardt read the secretary and treasurer reports and they were approved.

Several orders of business were discussed. Repairs on the historical bridge were discussed in depth and then tabled until we could obtain more detailed information. The fourth Saturday, September 22nd was set for our annual fall picnic. The rest of the meeting was spent in finalizing the plans for our May 5th, Harmony Mission Day. The all day event will begin at 10:00 a.m. There will be tours, meal at noon and events going on all day on the school/museum grounds. The men of the organization helped Phyllis Stewart and Beverly Sullins complete the Harmony Mission diorama by placing the glass over the entire display. The Papinville Historical and Cemetery Association hope that all who visit on May 5th and in the future will enjoy this diorama showing how the mission area looked. The Association and the organization want to thank both Jerry and Angela Stangel for all their help in making the tours to the area where Harmony Mission was located.

They are the owners of the property and without their cooperation and help this event would not be possible.

-our thanks to FM 92 the Bullet

Rich Hill Alumni committee meets

The Rich Hill Alumni Committee held their April meeting on Wednesday the18th. The theme for this years banquet is “Forever Friends.” The banquet will be held on May 26th at the High School Gym starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets ($10.00) and dues ($5.00) remain the same as last year. Reservations must be made on or before May 16th. Tickets my be bought at the Rich Hill Security Bank or from Beverly Sullins 417-395-4288, Gretchen Wills 417-395-4401 or Bill Perkey 417-395-2888.

The next Rich Hill Alumni meeting will be on May 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the DoubleBranch Church office. They will be selecting the scholarship winner and making the final plans for the banquet. Anyone interested in helping make this event successful come and attend our meeting. All help is welcomed.

-our thanks to Beverly Sullins and FM 92 the Bullet

A+ Program Becomes a Reality for Butler Seniors

After three years of preparation, the Butler R-V High School has received official notice from the Missouri State Board of Education that it has met all the requirements of the program and is now a designated A+ high school. This means that eligible students will receive a scholarship for tuition at any public community college in the state, renewable for two years.

To meet the eligible criteria, the Butler High School had to demonstrate its commitment to student learning and professional growth in eleven criteria outlined by the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. The faculty, counselors, high school principals, and students each had to contribute for this to become a reality for Butler students.

For a student to be eligible, the student has to keep a 2.50 GPA, maintain a 95% attendance rate, avoid the use of drugs and alcohol, maintain a record of good school citizenship, and do 50 hours of teacher-supervised tutoring in their high school careers. All parents of A+ students must also fill out the FAFSA and apply for financial aid in the spring of the student’s senior year. All male students must register for selective service. At press time, 15 seniors in the class of 2012 had met these criteria.

Beginning with the class of 2015, one other criterion has been added. To be A+ eligible, students must also pass the Algebra I EOC with a score of proficient or advanced. Students may repeat the test annually until it is passed.

If you would like more information on the A+ program at Butler High School, contact Heath Oates at 660-679-6121, ext 258 or e-mail: heath.oates@butler.k12.mo.us

Our thanks to Heath Oates, A+ Coordinator, Butler High School 

These are some of the first group of students eligible to receive the A+ Scholarship from Butler High School.  Front Row (L-R): Zach Craft, Tori Stauffacher, Chelsey Lane, Austin Fix, A+ Coordinator Heath Oates. Back Row (L-R): Corey VanHorn, Kyle Martin, Dalton McGuire, Micah Nisely, Matthew Oliver