Fairly Nice Weather

There are many ways to describe the fairly pleasant weather expected across the area. Scattered showers linger through sunset. Temperatures remain in the low to mid 80s through the early part of the week.

Obituary - Regina Sewell

Regina Mae Sewell, age 75, Nevada, Mo., passed away on August 19th, 2022, at the Nathan Richard Health Care Center in Nevada, Mo. Regina was born August 5th, 1947 in Humansville, Mo, to William and Evelyn (Hembree) McDermott. She was united in marriage to Danny Thomas Sewell on September 5th, 1969 in Nevada and he preceded her in death on April 15th, 2017. Regina was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada high school class of 1965.

She worked at Arthurs Tax Service even before graduating high school, with evening hours spent working at the Nevada Fox Theater. She also worked as a book keeper at the Nevada Daily Mail from 1965 to 1966. She then moved to Tucson, Arizona and worked as a book keeper at an electric company. In 1967 she moved back to Nevada and returned to her book keeper position at the Nevada Daily Mail. After marrying her husband, Danny Sewell, they moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1969. A book keeper position was held at a title and trust company there.

She continued clerical positions most of her adult life including motel front desks, convenience stores, newspaper offices and the vernon county water district until her retirement in January 2020 due to a sudden stroke. Regina enjoyed playing cards like Pitch with family and friends as well as visiting casinos. Survivors include her daughter, Tracy Sewell, of Nevada., Three sisters: Eleanor Willson (Gilbert), Walker, Mo., Pat Olson (William), Plymouth, Wisconsin., and Betsey Medearis (Lloyd), Sahaurita, Arizona., as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Travis Lee Sewell.

Butler Youth Center will be reopening this Fall

I am very excited to announce that the Butler Youth Center will be reopening this Fall. The second Tuesday in September 13, 2022 will be our opening date. The schedule will be the same as last time, Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 5:30pm. 

We have been closed for two years due to the Covid-19 worries. For those not familiar with the Butler Youth Center, it is an after school program for Butler children kindergarten and up.

We also have a great representation from the home school community. We provide a meal, crafts, tutoring, basic hygiene supplies, and anything else the particular child might need. 

The Youth Center is sponsored by the Bates County Youth Advocacy Council and is entirely run by donations.

The Youth Center has at least 4-5 adult volunteers, as well as employing "graduates" of the Youth Center. These guys and gals are certainly not going to get rich working here, but do learn the basic employee responsibilities, such as showing up on time and showing up as scheduled.

Once again the Community and School have humbled me by stepping up in providing meals, donations, offers to help etc. 

So, if you see me coming in the front door you might want to go out the back door as I'm probably going to be asking for something for our "kids"! YEA!!!!!! 

- Kelly Rugg Stark

Looking for something to do this morning?

This Saturday, August 20th, at 10:30 am at the Bates County Museum Robertson Hall for an excellent presentation about the most infamous Civil War raid in our region. Author Chris Edwards will share his most recent findings.

A free will donation lunch will follow.

Obituary - Jack Stout

Jack Stout, age 56 of Rich Hill, MO passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home. 

Funeral services are pending and will be announced by the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel of Butler.

A complete obituary will be posted when its made available to us. 

Nevada woman injured in St. Clair County crash

On August 19th around 10:28 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle crash on Missouri 82 Highway around 4 miles west of Osceola.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2021 Nissan Murano driven by 34 year old Christina M. Perez of Nevada, Missouri was eastbound when the vehicle ran off the roadway and struck several trees.

Christina M. Perez was transported from the scene to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton for treatment of moderate injuries.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220443444

Obituary - Donald “Double T” Eugene King

Donald “Double T” Eugene King, 85, retired Beech Aircraft employee, passed from this life into the Lord’s care, on Monday, August 15, 2022, with Janice, his wife of 49 years, by his side.

Donald was born and raised in Rich Hill, Missouri and relocated to Wichita in the late 1950’s. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, David and Veldo King and by a daughter, Diana Jean King, sister Betty Gilkey and brother William King.

He is survived by his wife Janice “Gracie” and their children, Donna (Cleveland) Beverage of Wichita, David (Chandra) King of Midwest City, OK, Loren “Jimmy” (Johna) King of Carl Junction, MO, Dana (Alvin) Hess of Wichita and Amy (Dave) King-Brandt of Wichita. Don was blessed to have 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Double T was one in a million with a sense of humor that was infectious and was the life of the party. His kids and grandkids all looked forward to having him call and sing Happy Birthday to them in his own “unique style.” His great loves were his wife and family, his Boxer dog Jesse and old-time country music.

He was a CB/Ham radio operator for over 50 years. This passion led to many friendships both near and far. KB0MOE has forever gone “Silent Key.” Donald had a strong faith and loved the Lord. He was a man of character, a faithful son, husband, dad, father-in-law, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle and friend.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 12, 2022, at Hope Community Church, 1831 E. 21st Street, Andover, KS 67002. In lieu of flowers the family has established a memorial with:

The Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside Street, Wichita, KS 67219

Overnight ramp closures at southbound I-49, Route 58 and 171st scheduled for Aug. 22 and 23

Overnight ramp closures at southbound I-49, Route 58 and 171st scheduled for Aug. 22 and 23

CASS COUNTY – MoDOT will close the ramp from southbound I-49 to Missouri Highway 58 and 171st St. from 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22 until 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23. Crews will close the on-ramp from Route 58 and 171st St. to southbound I-49 from 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 to 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24.

These will be full ramp closures.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

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