A big thank you!

This morning Jerry & Annette Brown were able to present & bless the Butler, Missouri PD with a smart TV for Dispatchers & Officers to keep up to date on weather & news. This addition will allow them to be even more proactive in protecting the community!

Old 71 Speedway prides themselves on being a Grassroots establishment that focuses on providing a positive & friendly family environment for the community!

Here at Old 71 Speedway, we appreciate all that the city & county officers do to protect the community & help at the race track!!

BCMH Auxiliary Volunteer of the year award

Congratulations are due to Paula Shaffer, Auxiliary Volunteer of the Year for Bates County Memorial Hospital.

Paula began her volunteer service to the hospital in 2014. Paula has previously served in volunteer capacities as a 4-H leader and served on the Bates County Fair Board. 

She is a joy to work with and donates her time so generously. Paula has volunteered over 1,400 hours at the hospital.

On March 5th, Paula was presented with a mantel clock in honor of this deserved recognition.

Butler FBLA headed to state....

FBLA headed to state…

Andon Cook: 6th Place in Accounting I and advancing to State

Triston Trumbore: 4th Place in Securities and Investments and advancing to State

Jade Warmbrodt: 3rd Place in Political Science, 4th Place in Personal Finance and advancing to State in both events

Joleigh Barth: 2nd Place in Intro to Business Math, 5th Place in Accounting I, 5th Place in Intro to Business, advancing to State in all three events

Butler Senior Makenzie Jarreau signs with Southwest Baptist University for cheering

Makenzie Jarreau is signing today with the Southwest Baptist University stunt team as a backstop. She has been cheering competitively for 9 years and for Butler High School for 3 years. This past year, as a Senior, she held a co-captain position for Fall cheer and served as captain for Winter cheer.

 
Cheerleading has always been a big part of Makenzie’s life. That being said, she is definitely ready and excited to take it to the college level. In general, being a leader is a big part of Makenzie’s life - as she has been on the Butler cheer squad. Mackenzie can’t wait to see what opportunities present themselves and what she can bring to SBU with her great attitude and love for the sport of cheerleading!

Save the date for the Spring Blood Drive at BCMH

Butler Senior Ostin Van Voorst is signing today with Graceland University

Ostin Van Voorst is signing today with Graceland University. 

Ostin plans to major in Physical Therapy and minor in coaching and secondary education. Throughout his four years of high school wrestling, Ostin has a wrestling record of 137-44. 

He is a three time conference champion, placed 5th in the Battle of the Katy Trail last year, has finished districts in third place and this year took first in districts as well as sectionals. 

On top of all of that, Ostin is a two time state qualifier. Ostin’s advice to young upcoming wrestlers is, this sport you need mental toughness. If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else is going to

Obituary - Donald Ray King

Donald Ray King, 87, Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by love and family.

He is survived by 4 daughters, Cheryl Kelly and husband Jim, Harrisonville, Missouri, Donna Parks and husband Robert, Rockville, Missouri, Lori Higgs and husband Gary and Carmen King all of Harrisonville, Missouri; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial with Military Honors in the Byler Cemetery near Creighton, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the funeral home.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, Independence, Missouri.

Family requests that mask be worn and practice social distance protocol while attending the visitation and service.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Bates County COVID-19 Updates 3/8/21

Bates County COVID-19 Updates
March 8, 2021

Positive Cases Reported: 1353
Active & On Isolation: 7

Deaths (confirmed by death certificate): 30

Total Negative Tests Reported: 12,297 as of 3/07/21