Butler Bears get a playoff win after beating Windsor today

The Butler Bears (8-2) defeated the Windsor Greyhounds with a final score of 30-8 today in the Class 1 District 4 Semi-Final.

The game was tied 8-8 at halftime but the Bears made the adjustment and won the 2nd half 22-0. 

Butler will host the Adrian Blackhawks next Friday night for a district championship.

If your looking for something to do next Friday come to Butler and watch what should be a fantastic football game. 

Photos Courtesy of Carmen Behringer 

Highlights from Holiday Open House

Baby, it’s cool outside! Come on in the Adrian Optimist Building to raise your temperature and spririts! Open until 3pm.

Obituary - Patricia A. Harper

Patricia A. Harper, age 67, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

A celebration of Patricia’s life will be held with a visitation on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083.

Patricia was born in Ironton, Missouri on August 19, 1955 to Robert Keeton and Virginia (Gillam) Keeton. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in St Louis, Patricia continued her education receiving two master’s degrees at Avila University. After moving with her family to Raymore in 1990, she worked for the Raymore Peculiar school district, then moved on to work for Avila University where she began an over 10 year stretch as director of admissions for both Avila and Kansas City University. In life Patricia loved to read and watch movies. She was also a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Mizzou, and the Chiefs. Her biggest passion, though, was being a mom to her 3 sons, and a grandmother to her 5 grandchildren.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Virginia Keeton.

Left to cherish her memory are three sons, Aaron Harper (Kristin), Jason Harper (Cortney), and Phillip Harper (Jenny); and five grandchildren, Ethan, Ansley, Keeton, Isla, and Jack.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to:

The Raypec Foundation: Help Us Enhance Educational Opportunities for the Benefit of our Students, Staff, & Community online at https://raypecfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/69603-2020-annual-campaign

OR

The Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland, 13451 Briar St. Suite 202, Leawood, Kansas 66209or online at www.parkinson.org/heartland

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

2022 Week 11 Missouri State High School District Semi-Final Football Scores:

2022 Week 11 Missouri State High School District Semi-finals Football Scores sponsored weekly by Kellie Davidson State Farm of Butler! 

Several games were postponed until Saturday so we will update with those scores as they are made available. 

Friday November 4th Games:
Bishop LeBlond 40, St. Joseph Christian 0 

Blair Oaks 71, North Callaway 14

Bolivar 21, McDonald County 7

Boonville 27, Mexico 13

Brentwood 21, Louisiana 12  
Drexel 38, Osceola 0
Cabool 34, Ash Grove 16

Cardinal Ritter 64, Roosevelt 0

CBC 41, Kirkwood 3 

Central (Cape Girardeau) 25, Oakville 12 

Central (New Madrid County) 48, John Burroughs 0

Central (Park Hills) 35, Ste. Genevieve 0
Center 33, Carl Junction 6

Charleston 42, St. Vincent 21 

DeSmet 32, Troy Buchanan 17

Duchesne 55, St. Pius X (Festus) 0

East Buchanan 40, Penney 0

Eureka 32, Parkway West 7

Gallatin 42, Brookfield 6

Grain Valley 37, Belton 6 

Festus 28, North County 15

Fort Osage 42, NKC 7  

Francis Howell 56, Francis Howell North 12 

Ft. Zumwalt North 48, Ft. Zumwalt West 28 
Hallsville 22, Centralia 8

Hannibal 62, Warrenton 7 

Helias-Catholic 45, Battle 14

Hillsboro 57, Farmington 6 

Jefferson City 43, Kirksville 21

King City 58, Pattonsburg 0

Kearney 63, Excelsior Springs 22  

Lafayette County 46, Lawson 0 
Lebanon 53, Waynesville 12
Lee’s Summit North 20, Lee’s Summit West 7
Liberty 47, Strafford 6

Liberty North 37, Blue Springs South 6

Lutheran North 37, Lutheran St. Charles 21

Macon 66, Richmond 18

Marquette 42, Seckman 14

Maryville 38, St. Pius X (Kansas City) 21

Mid Buchanan 41, North Platte 6

Moberly 21, Southern Boone 20 

Monroe City 58, Westran 18
Mountain Grove 28, Houston 6
Nevada 43, Lincoln College Prep 7
Nixa 27, Ray-Pec 15
North Andrew 60, Stanberry 22

North Shelby 50, Concordia 30 

Oak Park 33, Platte County 21 

Osage 47, Clinton 6

Orrick 46, DeKalb 12

Park Hill South 28, Park Hill 22

Parkway Central 42, Clayton 0 

Pembroke Hill 26, St. Michael The Archangel 0 

Pleasant Hill 53, Oak Grove 24

Poplar Bluff 21, Jackson 20 

Portageville 38, Scott City 35

Putnam County 26, Milan 0

Raytown 49, Raytown South 12

Rockbridge 28, Hazelwood Central 6

Rockwood Summit 59, Union 26

Savannah 42, Chillicothe 7 

Schuyler County 44, Santa Fe 24

Smithville 32, Van Horn 0 

Stewartsville 48, Braymer 34

St. Charles West 28, Wright City 7

St. Clair 42, St. James 6

St. Dominic 41, Ft. Zumwalt East 0 

St. Francis Borgia 40, Hermann 21

St. Mary's (St. Louis) 69, Gateway 6

St. Paul Lutheran 13, Knox County 0  
South Shelby 42, Highland 0

Sullivan 36, Owensville 7

Sweet Springs 22, Norborne 8 

Tarkio 28, Albany 20 

Timberland 21, Holt 0 

Valle Catholic 58, Kennett 6

Vashon 32, Parkway North 25

West Plains 35, Monett 13

Worth County 52, Rock Port 0

Red = Local teams
Black = Teams across the state of Missouri

Saturday November 5th Games:

Adrian 41, Sherwood 0 

Archie 58, Greenfield 0

Butler 30, Windsor 8 

Camdenton 42, Rolla 6

Cole Camp 52, Fayette 14

Fair Grove 22, Warsaw 14

Hazelwood East 12, McCluer 6

Holden 52, Hogan Prep 12 

Lamar 56, Stockton 10

Liberal 50, Appleton City 36

Lift For Life Academy Charter 34, Priory 7

Lincoln 34, South Callaway 14

Lockwood 55, Jasper 26

Marionville 34, Thayer 8

MICDS 60, Lafayette (Wildwood) 46

Mt. Vernon 42, Forsyth 15

Odessa 55, University Academy Charter 12

Reed Springs 14, Cassville 7

Republic 30, Webb City 21

South Nodaway 50, South Holt 20

Seneca 42, Hollister 0

University City 20, Hollister 14

Drexel Bobcats shut out Osceola in district football play

The Drexel Bobcats shut out the Osceola Indians last night 38-0 in district high school football action. 

The Bobcats will now await the winner of the Jasper at Lockwood game which is scheduled to be played today at 1pm. 

Way to go Bobcats!! 

A quick update from Michael G's Greenhouses

I have been gradually getting ready for next spring. I have all the ferns started, this week I had almost 300 fancy elephant ears come in from Florida from a new supplier. I worked quite a few early mornings last month getting all the patented plugs ordered for March. This month I try to get seeds ordered. I turned 70 last May, when the Bible says the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, I get that totally. 

On a good day it takes 12 hours to get 8 hours of work done. I am glad I have others help in the spring. One of my youthful fantasies was to only sell what I could produce at this stage of life, the reality is if I did I would not be open very long until it was all gone. 

I have been blessed with good help, fairly good health, and a ton of good loyal customers, so next year will be pedal to the metal again. I am not a fan of winter, I think bears have the right idea, hole up and sleep! See you all in the spring, if I don't oversleep.

-Michael G's 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063937995972

Butler man seriously injured in Bates County crash

On November 4th around 11:50 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Butler Fire Department, Adrian Fire Department and Bates County EMS responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on D Highway just east of Route Z in the Passaic area of Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2003 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 20 year old Braden J. Oakes of Butler traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a sign post and embankment before overturning.

Mr. Oakes sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The truck was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by Douty's Tow of Butler. 

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220585304

Happy 70th Wedding Anniversary

Ron and Janice Bolser of Rich Hill celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on October 19, 2022. Ron and the former Janice Wheatley were married at Happy Hill Church in rural Rich Hill on October 19, 1952. 

Both are graduates of Rich Hill High School. In honor of the milestone, their daughters hosted a private gathering at the Bolser home that included flowers, a cake, and a commemorative 70th anniversary plate. 

Well-wishers sent over 40 cards as well as flowers and champagne. The afternoon was spent visiting, playing cards and viewing photos from the recent family vacation to Estes Park, Colorado. 

Shown is their wedding photo, a current photo, and a snapshot of the family in Estes Park. Vacation photo L to R pictures Janice Bolser, Ron Bolser, and daughters Jill Galate, Sharon Love, and Janell Ledford. May you always have love to share, health to spare, and friends that care.