Welcome to Butler R-5 School District

The Butler R-V School District is excited to announce the hiring of Madison Brownrigg. Ms. Brownrigg will begin her teaching career next year at Butler Elementary School as a 5th grade teacher. She will also serve as head coach for the Butler Cross Country program.

Ms. Brownrigg attended West Plains High School for three years where she was a part of three state- qualifying cross country teams as well as the 4x800 state team. After graduating high school from Lincoln Way Central in Illinois, she attended college at Upper Iowa University. There, Ms. Brownrigg holds 8 of the school records for track and cross country. Ms. Brownrigg is currently finishing up her senior season of track at Upper Iowa University.

Please help us in welcoming Ms. Brownrigg to the Butler R-V School District!

Wrestlers Recognized During Butler Council Meeting

 

During the Butler city council meeting last night, Ward 2 councilman Mike Irick declared March 15, 2022 as 'Butler Wrestling Day' and presented Butler high school wrestlers Brendin Patrick, Triston Trumbore and Isaac Rodriguez with honors for their outstanding performances and proudly representing the Butler Bears this season. 

Adrian Hires Interim City Administrator

During the regular city council meeting Monday night, it was formally announced that David Blackburn will begin serving as city administrator in an interim capacity beginning this week. Blackburn previously served with the City of Archie and Lawson, Mo. and will be filling the position vacated by Lori Williams several years back. The city is looking forward to Blackburn coming aboard as officials have been steadfastly working to overcome some issues and keep forward momentum into 2022.

In other council news, a discussion was held regarding business licenses, which has been tabled until an upcoming meeting. However, it does sound like they will cost $50.00 and be required starting January 1st. 

The city is in search of a code enforcement officer, it was mentioned the former Butler fire chief Jim Henry might be able to help until the position is permanently filled.

Cleanup of burned homes and structures was mentioned, there are three or so properties in town that need attention. The city attorney will verify ordinances regarding this and report back at the April 11 meeting.

The control box for a storm siren near the Baptist church was damaged by a vehicle and there are concerns the siren may not operate reliably. Cost to replace the box will run approximately $5,000.00 and most likely will be done before bad weather arrives. Fire Chief Gary did say that the unit can be operated manually if needed in an emergency.

Some city buildings are in need of paint, caulking and masonry repair. Bids for the work are running right around $15,000.00 and most likely will be done this year. Ongoing issues with water damage prompted the city to fix it before it gets worse.

City hall has become home for lots of abandoned bicycles and they need to be sold or donated to free up space. The city attorney will report back with how this should be handled from a legal perspective at the next meeting as well.

The Adrian taxi service suspended operations during the pandemic and there's demand to get it going again. Sounds like a new battery for the vehicle is all that is needed and the public will be informed as soon as the service is fully up and running.

The Adrian city council meets on the second Monday 7 pm, at city hall. The public is highly encouraged to attend.  

Obituary - Daniel Hernandez Jr.

Daniel Hernandez, Jr., age 90, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022.

A celebration of Daniel’s life will be held on a date yet to be determined.

Daniel was born in Parsons, Kansas on September 12, 1931 to Daniel Hernandez Sr. and Francisca Yanez. After graduating high school, Daniel attended Labette County Community College before enlisting in the United States Army. After his honorable service, Daniel completed his formal education at Rockhurst University receiving his Associate of Arts degree.

Daniel worked for many years as an Associate Engineer for AT&T. As a talented designer, he would often sketch home building designs and also considered himself a D.I.Y. man. He was a home builder and helped his father build two homes in his hometown of Parsons, Kansas as well as built two homes for himself. He was a man of Catholic faith and most recently was a member of St. Sabina Catholic Church in Belton, Missouri. 

Daniel was also known for his love and talent in golfing. In fact the picture provided was a shot taken right after he hit a hole in one. Daniel also enjoyed playing tennis, bowling, and impromptu weekend road trips to Key West to go scuba diving only to return to work on Monday. Above all, Daniel valued his family more than anything.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Sr. and Francisca Hernandez; brother, Edward Hernandez; sister, Rebeca Jaramillo; two infant brothers, Guadalupe Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez; and brother Jaime Hernandez.

He is survived by wife of over fifty years, Delia Hernandez; three brothers, Hector, Federico, and Francisco Hernandez; and three sisters, Ramona Yglesias, Elvita Orozco, and Connie Crutcher.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society online at www.cancer.org.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Miami County Kansas Sheriffs Office Wanted Wednesday

 

NOW HIRING

 

HCI is looking to hire laborers. Starting pay is 18.00 to 20.00 an hour. Paid vacation and paid holidays. Call 660-464-1635

News from Michael G's Greenhouses

We will open March 26 for the season. We won't have everything ready, it is too cool for some things to be outside...it snowed a few days ago.

The greenhouses are pretty well full and we still have dozens of seed flats to transplant and hundreds of specialty annuals to pot up. Like any business, there have been shortages. Some plastics ordered months ago aren't here, same on some seeds.

A greenhouse is just a farming operation in many ways, and like farming some costs have increased more than the five percent I consider normal. For the most part, everything looks pretty good.

One of my favorite Bible verses says I planted the seed, Apollo's watered them, but only God can make them grow. Some times I have to remind myself that I am not totally in charge of what happens. See you all soon! - Michael G's Greenhouse

https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Gs-Greenhouses-1256646757787406

Fatality accident in Cass County

On March 15th around 10:45 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Prospect Avenue just north of E 241st Street in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2013 Dodge driven by 40 year old Michelle L. Borst of Kansas City, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a bridge and went airborne before overturning and coming to rest on its top in a creek.

Michelle L. Borst was pronounced dead at Belton Regional Hospital and 12:31 a.m. this morning. 

A passenger in the vehicle 25 year old Brandy A. Parrish of Norman, Indiana sustained serious injuries and she was transported by ambulance to Research Medical Center in Kansas City for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220131122