We are looking for a dependable individual that is willing to come to work everyday and on time. If this sounds like something you are interested in please apply in person at 2648 SW CR 591 Butler MO 64730.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Vit-A-Zine in Butler is hiring for a mill worker
Vit-A-Zine in Butler is hiring for a mill worker and a CDL driver. Both driver and mill work must be able to lift 50lbs and more to load and unload trucks. There will be some deliveries that are overnight. CDL driver must be able to pass a drug test.
Obituary - Emma Mae Swartz
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Emma taught school in Texas for three years before moving with Keith to Onward, IN. There they served for six years at the Sangralea Valley Boys' Home, including one year as house parents for twelve boys. After four years in Hesston, KS, they moved with their young family to Harrisonville, MO, in 1979. Emma was employed for 15 years at Harrisonville Christian School - 10 years as a teacher and five years as Principal. She retired from teaching in 2007. She was a member of Harrisonville Community Church for 40 years. While there, she taught Sunday School (children and adults), led women's Bible studies, mentored young women, participated in prayer ministries, and led/taught Vacation Bible School. Since moving to Kansas City in 2019, Emma was a member of Colonial Presbyterian Church.
Emma was a relentless encourager, generous hostess, faithful woman of prayer, and diligent worker. She loved God's creation, spending hours in her garden and watching birds. She loved God’s word - reading it, writing it down for loved ones, and sharing it with others. Emma treasured relationships and welcomed many into her home for good food, games, and laughter. She loved well and was well loved. She was a faithful wife and mother, steadily and gracefully working to provide a home that met the needs of her husband and children. Emma embodied humility and service, putting her family first in the often mundane and tedious labor of running a household, cheering the home with her presence and setting a worthy example for her children and grandchildren to follow.
Emma was preceded in death by both parents and twin infant siblings, Maynard and Alice. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Keith; four children; and ten grandchildren: Jennifer and Tom Bennett (Annika and Karis), Luke and Sheri Swartz (Quin and Sadie), Marla and Kevin Rusack (Kate, Ethan and Carson) and Beth and Eric Alm (Mesa, Jaden and Isaac); and five siblings: Larry (Debbie) Kauffman, John (Reen) Kauffman, Mary (Phil) Mininger, Barb (Merle) Weber, and Dan (Shelley) Kauffman.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 2, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Harrisonville Community Church in Harrisonville, MO. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 3, at 1:00 p.m. at Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the PKD Foundation or to the Shiloh Center in Harrisonville and may be sent in care of Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.
The Museum Minute: Levy’s is open for business
Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134
Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of March 8
1851 Dr. Samuel Nottingham is hanged at the Papinville Courthouse for the murder of his wife.
1877 Samuel Levy opens a mens store in the second floor of his establishment on the East side of the Butler square.
1882 The Ohio Street Methodist church now has an electric light. Butler.
1895 The Hume “Missouri” exchange news paper begins publication.
1951 In the Butler paper, “Dance old fashioned round and square. G.D. Christopher, 6 1/4 miles West of Passaic. Music by Corbin’s String Band.
1956 There are nine newspapers in Bates Co. Adrian, Butler, Rich Hill, Hume and Rockville are well covered.
1960 In 1948, Bates County had 40 more retail businesses, than now, 275 to 235, but they are now doing $5 million more in sales.
1998 Dr. David Grizzell, 48, local dentist, drowns while kayaking at Lake Winnebago.
Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134
Bears Baseball Season Preview By Cody Morris
Hill has coached the Bears for the last 6 seasons, and he says he is very hopeful about this upcoming season. The Bears have a plethora of young talent, mixed with some returning veterans, which could possibly prove to be a winning mixture for the Bears this year. When asked about the underclassmen this year, Coach says “we will have 4 freshmen who will have big roles on our team. Jake Chandler, Brock Lines, Bryson Kash and Brandon Hammett.” There is a lot for Butler faithful's to look forward to this year, but according to Hill, “youth and athleticism” are two things that should really draw Bears fans to the diamond this year. Hill goes on to say, “There may be games where we have as many as 7 starters in the game who are underclassmen.” With such young talent, you can expect the Bears to only get better as the season goes on, and hopefully develop into a team that can be a staple for the next few years, “We should only get better the more reps that we get not only this year, but moving forward,” Hill says.
The youth can be seen as both a blessing and a curse, when asked what the Bears biggest hurdle this season will be, Hill states, “Lots of guys will be getting their first taste of varsity baseball.” While the youthfulness of the Bears may prove frustrating at times as the underclassmen adjust to varsity action, the talent these younger ballplayers possess should prove more beneficial than not.
With the incoming flux of young talent, the Bears are also able to add some returning players that are going to be able to contribute in major ways as well. Offensively and on the mound, the Bears are going to be seeing some familiar faces that are going to prove helpful. When asked about the team’s power hitters, Hill says, “We have many returning players that I believe will take a big step forward at the plate this year. Maddox was our team leader in nearly every offensive category a year ago and he is still improving. Eli Cox was a fixture in the middle of the lineup as a Freshman and I expect that he will see a large increase in his number of extra base hits this season. Seniors Zayn Carson and Peyton Jackson are also hitters we plan on taking strides toward helping lead our offensive attack.”
The experienced players for the Bears are not only going to help lead the way at the plate, but on the mound as well. When asked about what the Bears strong suit this year is going to be, he says that it is hard to gauge just yet, but he believes that the Bears pitching depth this year will be better than what they have had in the past. When asked about what the mound would look like this year for Butler, Hill shared “Zayn Carson and Maddox Fennewald will pitch the bulk of our varsity innings this year. Zayn took a big step forward last year and we are expecting him to get us deeper into games that he starts this season. Maddox had another good year on the mound and was one of the top pitchers in the conference as a Sophomore, the expectations are that he will be at or near the top of the conference again.”
With the youth coming in, and the veterans taking the lead at the mound and the plate, the Bears focus this off season has been on improving on their defensive play, Hill says, “Our goal is to be better defensively this year. I believe that our pitching is going to be a strength and if we can limit mistakes in the field we will be competitive every game.” He also says that he does believe the Bears will be a better team this year than in years past.
The Bears kicked off their season in the Lamar Classic, facing Lamar, Lockwood and Diamond March 17-20. The Bears have been participating in the Lamar Classic for some time now, and when asked about this, Hill says “We have generally competed well in the Lamar Classic. It’s a good way to start the year with a mix of teams that are around our size and we should be competitive in all 3 games.”
Be sure and check out some Bears baseball this season! They ended up having a decent season last year, and are only looking to take a step forward this year and in the years to come! Butler has a lot to be excited about this year and the community needs to come out and support this young, talented team!
What's Up by LeRoy Cook
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Now that Spring has sprung, unofficially, it’s time to prepare for March wind and nesting birds, of which Butler airport always has an overabundance. Sunday saw gusts as high as 40 mph; variable crosswind conditions on Saturday had traffic going both ways, always a hazardous situation.
Visitors included a Piper Twin Comanche, a couple of Piper Warriors, a Piper Archer and a Cirrus. Locally, Jon Laughlin flew his Piper Cherokee 180C to Mexico, CFI Christian Tucker had several Cessna 150 flights and I motivated the Aeronca Champion.
Clinton Airport is tapping into the Infrastructure Bill’s pork barrel with the receipt of $1.7 million in grant money, which is to be spent on a new terminal building and rerouting the access road. KGLY already has a nice large waiting room, attached to the row of T-hangars, but public expectations being what they are, an improved ambience for visitors is worth pursuing. Airplanes using the recently-constructed 5000-foot runway may bring passengers that are used to better accommodations. Let’s take note.
Last week we received word of the passing of Darrel Koll, who longtime airport aficionados will remember as Butler’s last resident Airport Manager, back in the late 90’s. Darrel and his faithful dog Molly lived in the double-wide next to the gas pump, where they kept an eye on the property and would respond when an airplane pulled up for fuel. Those were the days when pilots appreciated having someone drag out the hose and pump for them. Let’s face it, self-service is okay for cars, but less-desirable for planes. Molly would sound the alarm if she detected an intruder or something amiss like the lights being out. After his tenure here, Darrel retired to roam the country in his RV, with a toy-hauler tailgate for his motorcycle in the back. When not on the road he “parked” in Bonham, TX near his daughter; he was 89.
The Experimental Aircraft Assn. Chapter #944 in Chillicothe is promoting an official “vanity” Missouri auto license plate with the logo “I’d Rather Fly.” It can be yours for a extra $25 fee at renewal time; the charge is a fund-raiser for Chapter activities. Visit http://idratherfly.org to sign up. Be the first on your block, er, airport, to have one.
The question of the week asked about the size of the regulation N-numbers on U.S. airplanes. They must be 12-inches tall, so law-enforcement can easily read them when checking the tie-downs at airports for stolen planes. Okay, for next week, our question is “what is a Buzz Number?” Send your answers to kochhaus@gmail.com.
Butler Senior Center Menu March 2023
Mar 21st Turkey Tacos, Refried Beans, Roasted Corn, Tortilla, SF Jello with Pineapple or Snickerdoodle Cookie
Mar 22nd Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Beets, Wheat Roll, Peaches or Poppyseed Cake
Mar 23rd Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/ Gravy, Green Beans, Wheat Roll, Pears or Ginger Snap
Mar 24th Lemon Pepper Fish, Roasted Red Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Wheat Roll Mandarin Oranges or Cook’s Feature
Mar 27th Hamburger Stew, Broccoli, Beets, Wheat Roll, Applesauce or Apple Crisp
Mar 28th Chicken Parmesan, Peas, Carrots, Wheat Roll, Mixed Fruit or Oatmeal Cookie
Mar 29th Ham and Beans, Spinach, Zucchini and Tomatoes, Corn Bread, Cinnamon Apples or Pumpkin Bar
Mar 30th Meatloaf, Au Gratin Potatoes, Green Beans, Wheat Roll, Mixed Fruit or Starburst Cake
Mar 31st BBQ Pork, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Corn, Wheat Roll, Pineapple Tidbits or Cook’s Feature
Skim milk, unsweetened fruit, chef’s salad, baked chicken breast or baked fish available daily as as heart healthy alternatives.
Volunteers needed at Butler Senior Center- kitchen, recreation, receptionists, home meal delivery, program assistants. Call 660-679-5830
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Bates County Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses
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Wilcox, Paul to Hankins, Donald W Jr Lt 2 Bl 28 Sperrys Addn+
Otter, Alexandra to Otter, Kimberly S. Str 18-40-29 //Ne+
Mcculley, Frank L (Trustee) to Grishow, Brian Str 13-42-31 //Ne
Skocy, Richard L. to Skocy, Richard Lt 7 Bl 18 Town Company’s First Addn+
Henderson, Darlene to Henderson, Brian R. Str 22-42-34 //Ne
Chandler, Robert E (Trustee) to Copeland, Jerry M Str 12-39-32
Scifers Family Trust 06-02-1999 to Rush, Janet A Lt 42 Swaidner’s Addn
Mitchell, Rick to Enos, Timothy A. Str 33-42-31 //Sw
Mitchell, Rick to Ritter, Lawrence E. (Trustee) Str 33-42-31 //Sw
Copeland, Jerry M to Chandler, Robert E (Trustee) Str 12-39-32
Franklin, James H. to Pike Rental Properties, LLC Lt 20 Town Company’s First Addn+
Kidwell, James C. to Kidwell, James C. Trust 02-21-2023 Str 2-41-32 //Ne
Simons, Patrick A. to Hernandez, Cecelia A. Lt 3 Bl 25 Butler, Original Town Of+
3rd Street Lofts, LLC to Ranch Of Hope LLC Lt 105 Town Company’s First Addn+
Talbott, Spencer Mclain to Crawford, James W. Jr. Str 5-38-31 //Nw
Lacy, Bryan H. Jr to Lacy, Bryan H. Jr Str 21-42-32 //Sw
Baldwin, James W to Cruz, Jason Lt 1 Bl 13 Butler, Original Town Of+
Swope, Donald R to Swope’s Drive In, LLC Lt 1 Bl 68 Town Company’s First Addn+
Rush, S. Margaret to Rush, S. Margaret Trust 02-27-2023 Lt 49 Country South+
Kendrick, Carolyn to Kendrick, Carolyn Lt 43 Town Company’s First Addn+
Vazquez, Albert to Sargent, Lance E Lt 4 Bl 8 William’s Addn+
De La Torre Restaurant Group LLC to TLC Hidden Treasures LLC Bl 14 Montgomery’s Second Addn
Himes, Michael to Dillon, Dakota Str 7-41-30 //Nw
Castle 2020 LLC to Dos Toros Ranch LLC Lt 10 Bl 18 Amoret, Original Town Of+
Sargent, Lance E to Van Voorst, Aziah Lt 2 Bl 7 Thompsons Addn
Marriage License: None
Update: 3 year old Arkansas girl killed in Cass County rollover accident
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2000 Ford Explorer driven by 65 year old Sarah P. Hollister of Brinkley, Arkansas traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned.
Seven people were injured and one killed in this accident. A three year old female was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the crash scene.
Sarah P. Hollister, Two 10 year old juvenile males, 41 year old Tyrone C. Harris, 26 year old Ashley V. Payne, 23 year old Kevon T. Johnson all of Brinkley, Arkansas all sustained injuries and all were transported to Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri for treatment.
This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 7th Fatality accident of the year 2023.
View crash report below:
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