Saturday, September 2, 2023

State Farm Student Athlete of the week: Tandee Hiser

State Farm Student Athlete of the week: Tandee Hiser 

We are excited to announce our first Athlete of the Week. As part of being a Good Neighbor, Athlete of the Week allows us to give recognition to the hard working athletes in the area. 

We look for good sportsmanship, teamwork, citizenship, as well as their character both on and off the field or court. Each week they will be awarded with a certificate and a gift card to Sonic. Each Athlete of the Week will be considered for one $500 scholarship which will be awarded in May.
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Congratulations to Tandee Hiser for being selected as this weeks Athlete of the Week! Tandee was nominated by Coach Goldammer who stated, "Tandee is a freshman, straight A student at Butler. She is a humble, yet dominating force on our Varsity volleyball team. In our win over Midway, she served 100% from the line, had 1 recorded block but numberous touches, 8 digs, and 18 kills. She is a hard worker on and off the court, and she's just a genuinely good person."

About Tandee:

Tandee is a freshman at Butler High School. She is involved in volleyball, basketball, and track. We asked Tandee what she believes it takes to become an elite athlete. She told us, "a lot of time and dedication. You must work very hard to get to that point." The most influential person in Tandees athletic career is her father, Jason Hiser. She explains he has taught her a lot of what she knows and helps her understand the game.

•Favorite sport: track or volleyball

•Favorite sports memory: Breaking the school record in pole vault her 8th grade year.

•Favorite sonic drink: cherry limeade

Our team here at Kellie Davidson State Farm wants to wish all of our coaches and athletes a fun, safe and successful season.

Pictured left to right: Kellie Davidson, State Farm; Tandee Hiser, daughter of Jason and Ashlee Hiser; Baylie Pitts, State Farm

Friday, September 1, 2023

Obituary - Casey Wilson

Casey Wilson, 30, of Clinton, Missouri, died Monday, August 28, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Mo.

He was born August 21, 1993, in Clinton, the son of Robert Lee Wilson and Danna Lynn Harrelson. He had worked for Kottwitz Farms. Casey loved being outside. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding the 4-wheeler with his sons, or looking for arrowheads.

Survivors include 2 sons, Spencer and Skyler Wilson; his mother, Danna Leckbee (Terry), Clinton, MO.; his father, Robert Wilson, Bowie, TX.; grandmother, Helen Sell, Calhoun, MO.; a daughter, Jerrika Eaton, Osceola, MO.; 5 brothers and sisters, Justin Wilson of TX, Callie Tepfenhart (Cory) of MO, Felisha Butts of MO, Zachary Butts (Kayla) of TX, and Alex Wilson of TX; and a host of relatives and friends including nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, great-aunts, and great-uncles. 

He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Dwight Sell; paternal grandmother, Callie Wilson; his special significant other, Andrea Eaton; and his friend and mother of his sons, Stacie Marek.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 1, 2023, at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, with Pastor Larry Hill officiating. 

The family will receive friends before the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to help with funeral expenses in care of the funeral home.

Rollover accident in rural Rich Hill...

Rollover accident in rural Rich Hill...

Around 6p.m. tonight the Rich Hill Fire Department (RHFD) was dispatched to a one vehicle rollover accident on county road 105 just north of B highway in rural Rich Hill. 

This was a non injury accident. However one  individual was trapped in the vehicle upon the fire departments arrival. 

RHFD advised dispatch to get Butler Fire's Rescue Unit en-route. RHFD was able to get the vehicle stabilized and the individual out of the vehicle before BFD's rescue arrived on scene. 


- Courtesy of the RH Fire Department 

Blackhawks get the road win tonight..

Blackhawks get the road win tonight..

The Adrian Blackhawks move to 2-0 on the high school football season with a 46-28 victory over Liberty Mountain View!! 

Adrian stays on the road next Friday night as they travel to Lone Jack to take on the Mules.


2023 Week 2 Missouri State High School Football Scores

2023 Week 2 Missouri State High School Football Scores sponsored weekly by Kellie Davidson State Farm of Butler!

Adrian 46, Liberty Mountain View 26
Albany 22, Tarkio 18
Archie 66, Appleton City 6

Ash Grove 20, Lighthouse Christian 18
Ava 38, Strafford 7
Belton 27, Winnetonka 17
Branson 28, Carthage 14
Braymer 86, North Shelby 46
Butler 28, Sherwood 6
Boonville 42, Marshall 20
Bowling Green 44, Palmyra 8
Cabool 52, Skyline 6
California 31, Fulton 3 
Capital City 37, Battle 34
Cardinal Ritter 13, Vashon 0 
Cameron 55, Southeast 14
Cassville 22, Aurora 19
Central (Park Hill) 63, Caruthersville 26
Chaffee 14, Charleston 12
Chillicothe 42, Kirksville 26 
Clark County 35, Harrisburg 6
College Heights Christian 66, Orrick 60 
Concordia 14, Hardin Central 6
East Newton 20, Hollister 18
Fair Grove 54, Central 10
Father Tolton 42, Putnam County 0
Forsyth 42, Buffalo 20
Hannibal 42, Jefferson City 21
Highland 14, Scotland County 6
Helias Catholic 42, Hickman 12
Hermann 28, South Callaway 24
Holden 27, Mid-Buchanan 14
Holt 49, Liberty(Wentzville) 6
Jefferson (Festus) 42, Cuba 0
Joplin 28, Willard 14
Kirkwood 10, Pattonville 7 
Knob Noster 46, Salem 0
Lamar 34, Rogersville 14
Lees Summit North 39, Park Hill South 24
Lees Summit West 28, Blue Springs 13 
Liberal 44, Greenfield 8
Lincoln College Prep 27, Center 2
Louisiana 12, Crystal City 8
Lutheran North 38, Blair Oaks 30
Marionville 70, Willow Springs 6
Maryville 50, Harrisonville 12
McDonald County 34, Marshfield 14
Midway 36, Lone Jack 0 
MICDS 24, Chaminade College Prep 7
Mt. Vernon 42, Monett 7
Moberly 21, Osage 14 
Monroe City 44, Montgomery County 34
Mountain Grove 28, El Dorado Springs 8 
Nevada 46, Reeds Spring 19
North Andrew 62, Dekalb 18
North Platte 32, Maysville 0
Oak Grove 48, Richmond 26 
Odessa 40, Clinton 0
Osceola 46, Northwest Hughesville 22
Owensville 35, Eldon 31 
Paris 56, Slater 12 
Pleasant Hill 60, Lafayette (St. Joe) 14
Polo 22, Lexington 18 
Portageville 62, Hayti 6
Raytown 34, Excelsior Springs 12
Ray-Pec 28, Park Hill 14
Rich Hill 54, Jasper 18

Ritenour 50, Webster Groves 35 
Rock Bridge 66, Smith-Cotton 0
Rockhurst 47, Blue Springs South 10
Santa Fe 74, Northland Christian 50 
Sarcoxie 40, Clever 6
Salem (Ark.) 38, Thayer 28
Salisbury 38, Carrolton 18
Scott City 16, St. Vincent 14
Seneca 62, Catholic 0
Stanberry 52, Rock Port 32 
Ste. Genevieve 70, Afton 12
St. James 76, Lutheran South 42
St. Pius X 59, St. Michael the Archangel 0 
South Holt 82, Pattonsburg 32
South Nodaway 64, Princeton 24
St. Clair 19, North County 7
St. Joseph Christian 62, Stewartsville 52 
Stockton 54, Miller 8
South Shelby 49, Westran 6
Sweet Springs 22, Southwest Livingston 20 
Tipton 60, Lincoln 14
Trenton 27, Lathrop 12
Valle Catholic 20, Festus 6
Van-Far 36, Russellville 6
Van Horn 57, Northeast KC 12
Waynesville 21, Parkview 6
Warrensburg 12, St. Charles 6 
Warrenton 21, Washington 18 
Warsaw 48, Versailles 27
Webb City 47, Carl Junction 28
West Nodaway 26, King City 16
William Chrisman 20, Truman 14 
Windsor 22, Cole Camp 20
Winfield 38, Mark Twain 18
Worth County 74, Mound City 18


Butler Bears beat the Sherwood Marksmen 28-6

The Butler Bears traveled to play the Sherwood Marksmen tonight in week 2 of the Missouri State High School football action. 

Butler was too much for Sherwood with a final score of 28-6 and moving the overall record to 2-0 on the young season for Butler. 

The Bears was led by Senior QB Dylan Davidson who rushed for 240 yards and 3 touchdowns. Junior Running back Xavier Wisdom had 51 rushing yards and a touchdown. 

On Defense the bears had interceptions by Senior LB Issac Rodriguez and Sophomore DB Jake Chandler (3rd of the season).

The Bears defensive line dominated Sherwood holding them to a game total of 210 yards and led upfront by Senior Brighton Orso and Junior Dylan Triebel. 

Butler finished with 321 total offensive yards. The Bears will host the Versailles Tigers on Friday September 8th. Come out and support the bears!! 

Special thanks to Cody Morris for providing stats for us










































Thank you!

The Bates County Memorial Hospital would like to thank Kershner Heating and Cooling and Frozen Food Express for going above and beyond for our hospital. 

This summer, the compressor on our kitchen’s walk-in freezer was limping along, and Kershner H&C made every attempt to repair it, but on August 23, it gave out. Anyone who has had a freezer die might understand what it means to salvage food in that situation. 

Our kitchen keeps about a two-week supply on hand according to our Nutrition Services Supervisor, Susan Baptista, to meet hospital requirements and (in recent years) to avoid running out of items due to supply chain shortages.

After contacting Susan about the situation, Anita Kershner immediately started making calls including a conversation with Dan Nelson of Frozen Food Express. Within an hour a “reefer” (frozen storage trailer) arrived at the hospital’s dock, and between BCMH and Kershner’s employees and Frozen Food Express’ driver Johnny Curtright, all goods from our walk-in freezer were moved to the reefer in 30 minutes.

“We did not lose any of it,” Susan said. “I appreciate everything they did for us. A big kudos and shout out to every one of them.”

In addition, Perry from Kershner H&C took his day off to replace the freezer’s compressor, and the reefer remained at the hospital’s dock until Monday when our employees could transfer foods back.
We love our community and enjoy excellent services from many local businesses.

With our hospital’s aging facility, we could tell this kind of story many times over. Special thanks to Rick, Anita and Perry from Kershner Heating & Cooling, Dan Nelson, Lois Durbin and Johnny Curtright with Frozen Food Express, and our own employees Susan Baptista, Rob Clover, Mike Keiser, Dickie Reinke, and Sara Foltz.

Nevada man injured in Platte County motorcycle crash

On Friday September 1st around 12:24 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Platte County along with Platte County Sheriff's Deputies and Kansas City Police Department responded to a motorcycle crash on I-29 southbound ramp to southbound I-670 in Platte County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2009 Harley Davidson Motorcycle driven by 51 year old Delbert M. Bishop of Nevada, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned, ejecting the rider.

Delbert M. Bishop sustained serious injuries and he was transported to North Kansas City Hospital for treatment.

View crash report below:

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