3rd Grade Bears District champs after weekend win

Butler Youth Football's 3rd Grade Bears win the West Central Youth Football League District 3 Championship Game over Holden by a score of 26-6, Saturday at Harrisonville. Pictured from left to right: First Row: Mokey Dawn, Kenny Hubbard, Lexi Olson, Jacob Webb, Kace Cooper, Nolan Tolle, Trenton Eldridge, Jeremy Woods, Jacob Strauss and Brenna Patrick. Second Row: Jagur Eidson, Andon Cook, Zach Turner, Richard Walker, Levi Dodson, Kyle Fritts, Wyatt Colbern, Korbin Kisner, Tristin Trumbore and Bryce Treibel. Not pictured: Wyatt Davis. Back row, Coaches: Sean Cook, Rob Fritts, Brandon Liggins, Shannon Kisner and Tim Eidson.

-our thanks to Rob Fritts

Island Mound now officially Missouri's newest state park

Slightly blustery conditions didn't hamper the enthusiasm Saturday morning as a somewhat unknown piece of property in Bates County become the State of Missouri's 87th state park historical site. The ceremony began with the raising of the flag by Adrian Boy Scout Troop 238, guest speakers and a day filled with tram rides on the property, an Island Mound archeological display and much more "of the era" displays and demonstrations.

Details about the history and importance of Island Mound my be seen in one of our previous articles by clicking here. 

Russ Thompson leads the community band in some patriotic fanfare. The band consisted of members from
throughout the area who served up a "5 Star" performance during the ceremonies.

Paul Popplewell, former owner
of the property, looks on.

Bill Bryan, Director of Missouri
State Parks offered a warm welcome

Presiding Commissioner Donna
Gregory spoke with pride about
the state's newest historical site

Opening remarks from Sara Pauley,
Director of Missouri Department
of Natural Resources

Descendants of some who fought the Battle of Island Mound were recognized during the ceremony. Approximately
300 people were on hand for the dedication ceremony Saturday morning.

Randy Pike, Missouri State
Representative elect, shared his
thoughts with those present

Rep. Barney Fisher took the stage
briefly to reflect on the day's
importance to our local history

Civil War historian Chris Tabor
had some interesting facts about
the Battle of Island Mound

Remarks were offered by Brig. Gen. (Retired) Donald L. Scott 

Some inspirational music from D. Renee Burton and Nichole Shoals 

An honorary snip brings the ceremony to a close with the remainder of the day filled with tram rides, artillery
demonstrations, log splitting, wool spinning, blacksmithing and performance by the Buffalo Soldiers of
Greater Kansas City. 

Butler Lodge #254 again hosting annual turkey dinner

Butler Lodge #254 will be hosting it's 17th annual turkey dinner Sunday Nov. 4th from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm. at their hall located at 1203 N. Orange St. (Old Business 71 Hwy.) Butler Mo. The prices will remain the same as last year. This dinner funds ous scholarship each year. Ann Taylor will be heading it up again this year.

Butler Lodge # 254 would like to say THANK YOU In advance for the communities support.

-our thanks to Rick Hurshman Sec. http://www.butlermasons.org/

Drexel woman hurt in Cass County accident

Kaitlyn C. Purtle, 17, of Drexel received moderate injuries in a single car accident in Cass County yesterday afternoon just north of 319th street on O highway. According to the report, Purtle was northbound when her 2005 Hyundai went off the right side of the roadway and over corrected, causing the vehicle to strike the ditch on the left side of the road, where it overturned.

She was transported to Belton Regional Hospital for treatment. Sgt. Bell of the Missouri Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Drexel Fire Department. The vehicle was totaled.

Rich Hill PD weekly report

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

October 22, 2012 to October 28, 2012

10-22-2012

CARELESS & IMPRUDENT DRIVING

ANIMAL AT LARGE  

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON  

 

10-23-2012

CHECK WELL BEING

  

10-24-2012

FRAUD / IDENTITY THEFT

SUICIDAL THREATS / ATTEMPT

 

10-25-2012

CIVIL SITUATION  

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON  

 

10-26-2012

SPEAK TO OFFICER

10-27-2012

 

10-28-2012

Weekly report from the Bates County Sheriff's Department

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

October 22, 2012 to October 28, 2012

10-22-2012

STRANDED MOTORIST-Passaic

CARELESS & IMPRUDENT DRIVING-52Hwy

AGENCY ASSIST-Adrian

THREATS - VERBAL, PHONE OR BY MAIL-Amoret

CARELESS & IMPRUDENT DRIVING –Passaic

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Batler 

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

 ANIMAL NEGLECT / ABUSE-Adrian

AGENCY ASSIST-Adrian

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Adrian

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Butler

One car accident sends Adrian woman to hospital

A one car accident on Saturday morning at 9:33am on Route AA ½ mile west of County Road NW 261 sent Jamie Wackerman-Shackles to the hospital. Shackels, 39 of Adrian, was eastbound in a 2006 Pontiac when she lost control of the vehicle on a curve, overcorrected and then ran off the left side of the roadway. The vehicle struck a ditch, overturned once and then came to rest on its wheels. 

Shackles sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Cass Medical Center in Harrisonville for treatment. The Pontiac was totaled and towed from the scene.

Obituary - Carl Brown

Funeral services for Carl Brown will be 1 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 12 Noon - 1 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to American Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society.

Carl William Brown, age 70 of Kansas City, Missouri formerly of Butler, Missouri died Friday, October 26 at his home in Kansas City. He was born August 15, 1942 to Jack Mack and Dorothy Almeta Ray Brown in Kansas City.

Carl is survived by his wife, Willis Jean Brown of Kansas City, Missouri; one son, William Jennings Brown of Kansas City, Missouri; two brothers, Wallace “Doby” Ray of Butler, Missouri and Jack Brown of Raymore, Missouri; one sister, Lorraine Wilkinson and husband Michael of Raymore, Missouri; one granddaughter, Cilifia Brown of Kansas City, Missouri; one great-granddaughter, A’Kayla Nichols of Kansas City, Missouri; and special caregiver and friend, Gwendolyn Marie. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Troy Brown; and twin brother, Earl Brown.