Obituary - Grace Clariece Carlson

Grace Clariece Carlson, 86, Kansas City, Missouri, formerly Cleveland, Missouri, died Sunday, April 26, 2015 in Kansas City. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2015 at the West Line Christian Church in Cleveland, Missouri with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial will be in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Line Christian Church Memorial Fund.

(A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Unwanted drug take back set for May 16th in Butler

The Butler Police along with the Bates County Sheriffs Office and the Bates County Health Department will conduct a prescription and over the counter drug drop off center on May 16 2015. We will accept any over the counter or prescription drugs that are no longer needed or have expired. 

We will not accept any syringes or inhalers. The hours of operation are from 10am to 2pm at the Bates Co Health Center 501 N Orange.

If you have any questions you may contact the Butler Police Department at 679-6131.

2015 Butler High School Prom King and Queen

King Wille Jackson and Queen Tori McGee

Butler High School 2015 Prom King and Queen are Seniors Willie Jackson and Tori McGee.

We would like the thank the Butler High School for the photo of the king and queen sharing a dance last night at Butler Prom.

Adrian Optimist Club Students of the month April 2015

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”.

Pictured: Adrian Optimist Member Jerry Ferguson, Kaitlyn Miller, and Adrian Principal and Adrian Optimist Member Abe Lewis

The Adrian Student of the Month for April is Kaitlyn Miller, senior daughter of Chuck and Tammy Miller. Staff at Adrian say that Kaitlyn is a very hard working, conscientious student. She applies herself and always does her best as she strives to learn more. Kaitlyn is very giving as she is always willing to help others when needed and is cooperative in her efforts. She stays very active as she is involved in National Honor Society, Student Council, FCCLA and the varsity volleyball team. In her spare time she is a car hop at the butler Sonic Drive-In. Following high school Kaitlyn plans on majoring in biology at UMKC with a long term goal of becoming a successful surgeon.

Pictured: Ballard Principal Jimmie Barton, Camryn East, and Adrian Optimist Member Jerry Ferguson

The Ballard Student of the Month is Camryn East, freshman daughter of Kevin and Shamera East. Instructor, Samie Hill states “Camryn is very hardworking, caring, and is a great role model both inside and outside of the classroom. She is always trying to achieve the best possible outcome. This includes countless hours completing her homework and studying along with working on her extracurricular activities to improve her sport skills or perfect her play lines. Her peers look to her for both social and academic support. She is kind to each person not only in her class but everyone she meets. Outside of the classroom she is extremely competitive but represents her team and school at the highest level.”

Pictured: Adrian Optimist Member Hugh Jenkins, Dylan Wackerman, and Miami Principal Dr Daniel Johnson

The Miami Student of the Month is Dylan Wackerman, freshman son of Tricia Scrivener and Adam Wackerman. In school Dylan participates in baseball, basketball, and football. While outside of school he enjoys fishing, hunting, and trapping. Dylan is still formulating his plans for after High School. Instructor, Charlie Jenkins states “Dylan decided to step out of his comfort zone and learned the poultry CDE. He motivated his teammates to work harder and learn from their mistakes each week and was the second high individual at FFA Districts.” Dylan responds stating “Mr Jenkins has inspired me to do better in school and give 100 per cent.”

Missing female from Bourbon County Found

Loretta Franks

The Bourbon County Sheriff's Office has informed us that they have located Loretta Franks. She is safe, and family has been notified.

Franks was last seen April 11, 2015 around 10PM when she was leaving from work in Fort Scott, Kansas. Her vehicle was located April 12, 2015 in Fort Scott, Kansas when she did not return home from work.

We would like to thank everyone who helped and shared the post.

2015 Relay for Life all set

Relay for life will be held June 6 2015 uptown historical bates county courthouse square from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Our corporate sponsor committee is hard at work getting in touch with different businesses an others for sponsorship's if anyone would like to be a corporate sponsor you may contact Carol Ann windburn 660-679-5696 or 660 679-5535.

Luminaries are also on sale for $5.00 please contact Vicki Kershner at 660-679-4108 or 660-200-5761 be sure to get your form to fill out whether it is in HONOR of a loved one or in MEMORY. 

MOST IMPORTANT !! SURVIVOR'S , please mark your calendar for May 21. This is the SURVIVOR dinner that will be held at the Bates County Memorial Hospital education center. The dinner will start at 6:00 pm SURVIVOR'S please call to register so we can have a count to how many will attend. This will also be the time to let us know shirt size for your SURVIVOR shirt. You can contact Miranda parks at medical lodge 660-679-3179 or 660-200-5757.

All teams are selling raffle for $1.00 for our grand prizes. Prizes include a handmade quilt worth 250.00( made be Sharon Cumpton)  500.00 cash, (donated by heartland Hospice) $100.00 county mart grocery card ( donated by Massey country mart)
If you would like to be part of Relay for Life or help out in any way you can contact Sharon Cumpton at 660-679-3796 or 660-200-5397.

Garage Sale TODAY in Butler

Garage Sale on E. Dakota past Broadway St. to the first corner. 

We have Tons of baby stuff, baby boy clothes for 0.25 a piece.

Come on out! We will be here until 5 pm today.

Obituary - Bob Sellberg

Bob Sellberg, 80, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, April 24, 2015 in Harrisonville. Services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. 

Service times and a complete obituary will be posted when available.