Updated Obituary - Tina Lorene Nieder

Funeral services for Tina Nieder of Amsterdam, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Word of Life Church in Amsterdam, Missouri under the direction of Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19th at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Word of Life Church in Amsterdam or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Tina Lorene Nieder, age 83 of Amsterdam, Missouri died Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at her home. She was born March 12, 1939 to Elmer Samuel and Nora Ellen Laning King in Rich Hill, Missouri.

Tina, the only daughter and youngest of four children, grew up in Rich Hill, Missouri where she graduated from Rich Hill High School in 1957. Tina worked at Bell Telephone in Kansas City, Missouri and then as a switch board operator in Rich Hill, Missouri before her marriage. 

On September 28, 1960, she married Elvin Eugene Nieder and to this union, three sons were born. They made their farmstead home in Amsterdam, Missouri where Tina worked beside Elvin in the milk barn, was a homemaker and mother and sold Avon for over 30 years. Tina was baptized in 1972 and has been an active member of the Amsterdam United Methodist Church now known as the Amsterdam Word of Life Church. She also was a member of WMAT and MA Women's Auxiliary.

Tina is described as being loving, kindhearted, patient, caring and a devoted Christian. She enjoyed gardening, flower shopping, cooking, family reunions and vacationing with the Nieder siblings. Tina cherished her family and lovingly babysat all children–not only her own but all the neighborhood kids as well. Tina leaves a legacy of memories to her family and friends.

Tina is survived by three sons of Amsterdam, Missouri, 1) Alan Nieder and wife Jackie and their children and grandchildren, Allison Amerson and husband Brian (Layne, Jeremiah and William), Miles Nieder and wife Kristin and Emily Nieder, 2) Les Nieder and wife Marcia and their children and grandchildren, Brandon Nieder and wife Carli (Lawson and Myla), Josh Nieder and wife Brittany (Brayden, Brielle and Brigham), Colby Nieder and wife Amanda (Brandon, Tinley and Carson) and 3) Wes Nieder and wife Pam and their daughter and grandchildren, Jennifer Erickson and husband Mitchell (Liam and Gabriella); and three sisters-in-law, Nancy Armentrout of Amsterdam, Missouri, Reta King of Papinville, Missouri and Carolyn King of Rich Hill, Missouri. Tina was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elvin Eugene Nieder; and three brothers, Alfred King, Paul King and Junior King.

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The City of Butler is accepting applications for a full-time position in the Administrative Department for a Codes Officer. The salary range is $35,000 to $45,000 per year depending upon qualifications.

We offer employer fully paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance and the MO LAGERS Retirement system. Successful candidates must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, or any equivalent combination of education and experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Also required is one or more years in the construction field and/or experience as a Codes Officer. Pre-employment and random post-employment drug testing are required.

Applications are available at Butler City Hall, 22 West Ohio Street, Butler, Missouri 64730, or on our website at https://www.cityofbutlermo.com.

The City of Butler is an equal opportunity employer. Position is open until filled.

Golden City man injured in Barton County rollover accident

On April 16th around 10:20 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Barton County along with Barton County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident around 5 miles northwest of Lamar on V Highway.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2005 GMC 1500 driven by 20 year old Jacob L. Wilson of Golden City, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned.

Mr. Wilson sustained moderate injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220191420

Obituary - Craig Steven St. Clair

Craig Steven St. Clair, 70, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Meadowview Health and Rehab in Harrisonville. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Craig was born November 6, 1951 in Salina, Kansas, a son of William Wayne and Betty (Howard) St. Clair. Craig had lived in Salina, KS, Garden City, KS, Belton, MO, and Raymore, MO before moving to Harrisonville. He had an Associate’s Degree, and had worked as a paramedic, a reserve police officer, and a security officer for Garda Armored Cars. Craig was a member of the Red Bridge United Methodist Church in Kansas City.

Craig is survived by his son, Matthew St. Clair, Belton MO; two daughters: Heather St. Clair, Kansas City, MO; and Kira Senne, Raymore, MO; four grandchildren: Alexis McKee, Rayne McKee, Wyatt St. Clair, Violet St. Clair; one great-granddaughter, Aliyah Hover; and a sister, Christine St. Clair, Overland Park, KS.

MDC sinks fish-attracting brush piles at Truman Lake

MDC sinks fish-attracting brush piles at Truman Lake

Underwater structure habitat helps anglers catch fish

Warsaw, Mo. – More sunken brush piles for fish habitat were recently added to Truman Lake in the Shawnee Bend area by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The brush piles provide sheltering and feeding places for bait fish and sport fish. They also make good spots for anglers to catch fish. The GPS locator coordinates for the brush piles should be added to maps on the MDC’s MO Fishing app by the end of the month.

“These brush piles are popular among anglers,” said Chris Brooke, MDC fisheries management biologist. “They can be good for any angler. But on a large reservoir like Truman, they are especially useful for folks who aren’t as familiar with the lake and need somewhere to start.”

Fourteen MDC staff members used heavy equipment and a barge to move brush from shore to the lake. Cedar trees that will last for long periods underwater were weighted and sunk. Fish often congregate near flooded standing timber, especially cedars, when a lake is new. But as lakes age those trees decay away. Adding brush piles replaces lost structure cover for fish.

“In years past, we have dumped one or two trees in a spot and moved around to several different locations,” Brooke said. “This year, we changed things up a bit and concentrated on dumping several trees in a couple of spots. This should allow these brush piles to be more productive across a range of lake conditions since these large brush piles cover a greater range of depths. Larger brush piles will also help anglers who may not have the GPS technology to key in on a specific spot but can fish in the general area knowing there are several trees there.”

MDC staff this year will also begin evaluating places where brush was sunk in previous years to gauge fish use, he said.

To find lake maps and GPS coordinates for sunken brush piles, visit Where to Fish | Missouri Department of Conservation (mo.gov). For general information about fishing in Missouri, visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov/43j.

MDC staff recently sank large brush piles in Truman Lake to improve underwater habitat for fish and fish-catching places for anglers.

Photos by Chris Brooke, Missouri Department of Conservation

Rockville man arrested in Butler

On April 17th around 12:07 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 32 year old Theodore J. Johnson of Rockville, Missouri.

Mr. Johnson was arrested for 1.) Felony leaving the scene of a accident 2.) Driving While Intoxicated 3.) Driving without a license 4.) Failure to display valid plates on a motor vehicle.

He was held at the Butler Police Department and was ticketed and released.

View arrest report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I440952A

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Butler man arrested on Cass County warrant and other charges

On April 17th around 1:47 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 23 year old Austin J. Alcorn of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Alcorn was arrested for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Cass County Warrant 3.) Speeding 4.) Failure to dim headlights.

He was held at the Butler Police Department and is currently listed as bondable.

View report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I440969A

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.