From the Archie R-5 School District

The follwing message was sent out to the parents in the Archie School District today:

From the Butler High School

Compass Dental will be at the Butler High School November 7 to provide dental exams, cleanings and sealants for students who would like to participate and have parental consent. 

Compass will also be available at the Parent/Teacher conferences on October 18 with paperwork for parents and to answer any questions. Please contact the school nurse if you should have any questions.

From the desk of Greg Mullinax

I am personally very sad to inform you Sharon Everett of Butler passed away this afternoon at her home, surrounded by people who loved her and whom she loved. Funeral services are pending at this time and will be announced tomorrow, Friday. 

Please remember Tommy, Danny and all the Everett and Wainscott family in your prayers this evening. Messages for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

- From Greg Mullinax

Butler Square Fall Clean up

Join Electric City Downtown Saturday September 15th on the Butler Square for the Annual Butler Square Fall Clean up. Volunteers are always needed and welcome. Lunch will be provided by The Union Restaurant. 

Everyone meets in front of City Hall Saturday at 8 am. bring clean up tools if you have them. If you have any questions please call or message at 660-227-9422

2018 Adrian Fall Festival

The Adrian Fall Festival will be set for October 20th from 11am-4pm on Main Street in Adrian.

FREE EVENT sponsored by chambered of commerce... Andy’s Inflatables will have a blow up obstacle course, we will also have a kiddie barrel train, lots of craft/misc. 

Several vendors will be on hand as well as FM 92.1 is doing a live feed from 11:00 to 1:00, BC Extreme Cheer will be performing at 1:00, and the Live band “No Strings Attached” will be performing from 2:00 to 4:00.

Contact Jennifer at Byrd’s Pecan Delights on Main Street in Adrian if your interested in being a vendor. We still have space available!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/324084888350626/

Missing Juvenile in Nevada

MISSING JUVENILE

Reported missing on September 10, 2018: 15 year old Samuel McCloud.

White male approximately 5 ft. 8 in. tall weighing approximately 115 lbs. Last seen wearing a plaid button up shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Samuel McCloud please contact your local law enforcement agency or the Nevada Police Department at 417-448-2710.

Obituary - John Charles Stevenson

Funeral services for John Stevenson will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. Sunday at Schowengerdt Chapel. 

Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 17 at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri. Contributions to Missouri Conservation Department, American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

John Charles Stevenson, age 59 of Creighton, Missouri, formerly United States Marines, died Monday, September 10, 2018 at his home in Creighton. He was born February 1, 1959 to Paul and Joyce Elaine Hale Stevenson in Kansas City, Kansas.

John, one of five children, grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and graduated from JC Harmon High School in 1977. John’s was married to Tsuruko “Miki” and together they had Shannon. He later married Lesley and from this union, Justus was born. He was also married to Rudi and they had Tanner and Hunter. John was a true patriot and marine. He joined the Marine Corps in 1977, served in Desert Storm, Desert Shield and retired in December of 2000. Some of his numerous commendations include Navy Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, SW Asia Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal and many more. John attended Heart of Life Church in Garden City, Missouri.

John was kind hearted, had a great sense of humor, enjoyed playing practical jokes and was a devoted father. He enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar and singing and loved being outdoors--especially hunting.

John is survived by three sons, Justus Stevenson of Carthage, Missouri, Tanner Everitt and Hunter Stevenson, both of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Shannon Stevenson of Independence, Missouri; one brother, Jim Stevenson and wife Kelly of Edwardsville, Kansas; three sisters, Conya Harris and husband Donald of Ft. Worth, Texas, Linda Portee of Kansas City, Kansas and Lisa Wollard and husband Eric of Mission, Kansas; two grandchildren, Kolton and Kinslee Stevenson; and many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. Also survived by survived by ex-wives and friends Lesley Stevenson and Rudi Stevenson. He was preceded in death by his parents.

News from the Bates County Democrats

The Bates County Democrats participated in Huckster’s Day in Butler on September 8th. 

Donations were collected for the Children’s Center and Lily’s House. Thanks to all who donated to these worthy organizations.

Courtesy of Marlene Wainscott

Lucille Mundey, Democrat candidate for Recorder of Deeds and Don Malan, Democrat candidate for Presiding Commissioner presented $118 to Jim Platt, board member of the Children’s Center

Elaine Schwander Diehl , Democrat candidate for Circuit Clerk and Jim Hogan, Democrat candidate for 126th State Representative presented $118 to Sarah Vick, board member of Lily’s House