Youth bears putting in work at Rookie State Wrestling

Rookie State wrestling was held today! Our future Butler Bears put in work today.

Results:

Raylan Dickens: 1-2.
Renner Hill: 12U 80lbs State Champ!!

Both wrestled hard and won matches. Renner Hill was on fire today!! Congrats buddy. Great job! I am proud of both them! Keep up the good work

\Coach Andy Dixon

Barn fire last night in rural Cass County

On January 19th the Harrisonville Fire Department along with mutual aide from the East Lynne and Gunn City Fire Department responded to a barn fire at an address of 23800 S. Staley Mound Road.

While on scene crews worked diligently to assist with extinguishment and overhaul. Strong and quick work was performed under such very cold temperatures. 

No injuries were reported and the barn was a total loss.

Obituary - John Scott Williamson

John Scott Williamson, 82, of Lee's Summit, MO passed away on January 17, 2024, at St. Luke's East in Lee's Summit, MO. A celebration of John's life will be held at a later date, providing an opportunity for all who knew and loved him to come together and fondly remember the incredible person he was.

John was born on June 28, 1941, in Kansas City, MO, to John S. and Helen (Harris) Williamson. John lived a life filled with love, passion, and dedication. Being a life-long resident of Jackson County, John graduated from Paseo High School. He began his career working for Milgram's as a manager for many years. Later, John served as a civil servant for the General Services Administration (GSA). His contributions to the government sector were truly commendable, and he retired from GSA in 2006 after years of dedicated service.

On January 29, 1994, John married to Charlotte (Pickard) Green, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Together, they created a beautiful family and shared countless precious memories. Outside of work and his family, John had a deep affection for the game of golf. Whether he was stepping onto the green or enjoying the company of friends at Shamrock Golf Club, his love for the sport was unwavering. He also found immense joy in supporting his beloved Chiefs and Royals teams, cheering them on with unwavering enthusiasm.

John was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, George Williamson. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; his sons: John Williamson III and Jerrod Williamson; his step-children: John Green and Jackie Green; his sister, Sharon (Jody) Brown; and his grandson, Jack Williamson.

Obituary - Charles Wesley “Chuck” Wyatt

Charles Wesley “Chuck” Wyatt, 87, formerly of Urich, Mo., passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Laurie Care Center in Gravois Mills, Mo. He was born April 1, 1936 in Independence, Mo., the son of Russell E. Wyatt and Evelyn (Wymore) Wyatt.

The family moved to Iowa in 1946, where they began their life of farming. Chuck graduated from the New Sharon High School in New Sharon, Iowa in 1954. He married his high school sweetheart, Murldene Clevenger on February 11, 1955. To this union, two children were born, Debra and David.

Chuck was a member of the Lucas United Methodist Church, Urich, Mo. He loved his church and church family. He always remarked that when he walked into this church he knew he was home. He joined the Belton, Mo., masonic lodge in 2006, later transferring his masonic membership to the Garden City, Mo. masonic lodge. He was proud to be a mason and loved his brothers. He was proud of his 43 years of employment with the Book Binders Union, #60, strongly supporting his union brotherhood. He enjoyed playing cards and board games with family and friends. He loved boating and camping. Most of his camping injuries came from demonstrating his “great water skiing skills”.

Surviving are his wife, Murldene Wyatt, of the home; one daughter, Debra E. Campbell (Steve), Versailles, Mo.; one son, David C. Wyatt (Peggy), Independence, Mo.; six grandchildren, Gary Campbell, James Campbell (Brooke), Melanie Russell (Alan), Megan Von Ruden (Andrew), and Janelle Chandler; ten great-grandchildren, Zachary and Brinley Campbell, Jackson Campbell, Frankie Williams, Wyatt Isgar, Elijah Ross, Chloe, Aiden, Keiran and Sophia Cox; and many other family members and numerous friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Barbara Standsbury; and one brother, Russell D. Wyatt.

Masonic services and celebration of life will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Lucas United Methodist Church, Urich, Mo. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., just prior to the services. Services are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Blackhawks sweep tigers tonight in Basketball action

The Adrian Blackhawks travel to South Bates County to take on the Rich Hill Tigers. The ladies kicked off the night for both teams. In a low-scoring contest, Adrian clung to a one possession lead after the opening quarter with 8-6 showing on the scoreboard. In the second quarter, the Lady Tigers were held to a mere 3 points, while the Lady Blackhawks stayed consistent and put another 8, taking a 16-9 advantage into the intermission.

In the 3rd, Rich Hill matched their 1st quarter score, adding another 6 to their tally; while Adrian once again stayed steady scoring yet another 8 points, bringing the score to 24-15 as we headed into the fourth and final quarter. In the fourth, the Lady Blackhawks recorded 9 points, the Lady Tigers would match Adrian, scoring 9 of their own. The final would see the Lady Blackhawks victorious with a final of 33-24.

Riley Essenpries of the Lady Blackhawks would lead all scores for the game with 15 points. Maysi Miller led the Lady Tigers with 9.

Up next was a highly anticipated rematch between the Tigers and Blackhawks. The Tigers came into the contest with an 11-2 record, with one of their only 2 losses coming at the hands of the Blackhawks in an overtime thriller back in the Butler Tournament. The Tigers would look to even the match up, while the Blackhawks would seek to add to their 6 game winning streak and sweep the Tigers.

The main event matchup did not disappoint, as the Tigers and Blackhawks did indeed put on a show. It was a tightly contested game throughout, but the Blackhawks were able to maintain a narrow advantage throughout. 

The Tigers were able to force some late game turnovers, and drill a couple of last minute 3s, but Adrian sunk a pair of clutch free throws to be able hand the Tigers their 3rd loss on the season. When the final buzzer sounded, the Blackhawks were able to squeak out a 64-62 victory, and sweep the the Tigers on the season.

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-Courtesy of Cody Morris

Butler Bears get road win tonight at Skyline

Back on the winning track... 

The Butler Bears Varsity Basketball team (9-5) hit the road as they traveled to Urbana, Missouri to take on the Skyline Tigers (7-8) tonight.

Butler was coming off a loss last night against Versailles and looking to get back on the winning track tonight.

Butler dominated this game and secured its 9th win of the season as they defeated the tigers tonight 62-33. The bears was led in scoring by Senior Carter Trumbore who had 42 points. 

The Butler Bears Boys will participate in the 99th Annual Clinton Invitational Basketball Tournament January 22nd - January 27th. We would like to wish the bears the best of luck! 

Obituary - Carroll Sue “Karol” Winegardner,

Carroll Sue “Karol” Winegardner, retired artist and educator, died peacefully at her residence at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, Kansas, on January 3, 2024. She was 88. A remembrance service for family and friends will be held at the Butler Presbyterian Church, 301 Fulton Street, Butler, Missouri, at 1:00p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024. 

Service under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Macular Degeneration Research, www.brightfocus.org or Butler Presbyterian Church. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Carroll Sue Winegardner was born July 11, 1935, in Butler, Missouri, to Ray and Naomi Edrington Winegardner. She was the younger of two daughters. The family moved during her formative years, living in Kansas City, Unionville and Macon, Missouri, returning to Butler where she graduated Valedictorian from Butler High School, class of 1953.

Her post-secondary education included the Kansas City Art Institute, BFA ,1960 (Painting & Drawing, Commercial Art, Lettering); San Francisco Art Institute and Oklahoma University, Norman Oklahoma, MFA, 1963 (Painting & Drawing).

Karol had made Manhattan her home since 1966, when she began her teaching career in the visual arts department at Kansas State University, teaching graphic design. She was dedicated to her students, and was a driving force behind the KSU Art Newsletter, a news and networking publication for alums and former students. She retired from teaching in 1997 after 31 years as assistant professor, but continued to keep in touch with many of her former students and col-leagues from K-State.

Before her career in academia, Karol worked as a layout and pasteup artist in Houston, Texas. She spent two years in Germany working as a Recreation Specialist, with the Department of Army, Special Services, planning and scheduling social activities and trips for enlisted personnel. During her time there she travelled to Italy, Turkey and Greece, spark-ing a lifelong love of travel.

Her international journeys included trips to China, Ireland, Mexico and Canada. She travelled often to destinations across the United States, visiting friends and family. With her sister, Anna L. Moore, she made memorable trips to New York City, Mackinac Island, Michigan and Rockport, Massachusetts.

Karol’s interests included reading, horse racing, watching football and movies, and dining with friends. She was an avid collector of antique valentines and buttons, tin toys and pop-up books. She was also a collector of friends, many of whom she had known since her youth. She was a supporter of many charitable causes.

Karol was preceded in death by her parents, nephew Alan Moore, and brother-in-law C.A. Moore. She is survived by her sister, Anna L. Moore, Butler, Missouri; nephew Evin Moore and wife, June, of Kansas City, niece Julie Dye of Garland, Texas; and grand-niece and grand-nephew, Ashley Dickerson and Blake Dye, of Garland, Texas, and many dear cousins.

BCMH has been awarded the Rural Hospital Medical Equipment and Supplies Grant

In the BCMH Laboratory with Emily Gilkey (left), Greg Weaver, CEO and Lab Director Joani Boleyn to share GOOD NEWS. BCMH has been awarded the Rural Hospital Medical Equipment and Supplies Grant from the Patterson Family Foundation .

The $50,000 grant will be used to update our lab's hematology analyzer. Our deepest thanks to the Patterson Family Foundation and to BCMH staff members who worked on this effort, with a special shout out to Emily for writing the grant on our hospital's behalf.

The Sysmex XN hematology analyzer performs a Complete Blood Count (CBC), a test that Joani Boleyn, MLS (ASCP)CM says is the highest volume test for their department at over 12,000 performed each year. The CBC includes results for red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, white blood cell total and differential.

"Many health care decisions are impacted by the results of a patient’s CBC," Joani said. "The test may be used as part of a routine checkup or to investigate symptoms such as fever, fatigue, weakness, and many others. Chronic conditions such as anemia and leukemias may also be monitored by this test.”

Access to safe and reliable health care is the foundation of community well-being, and the Patterson Family Foundation seeks to help nonprofit rural hospitals provide the best care and services for their communities. The goal of the Rural Hospital Medical Equipment and Supplies Grant is to assist providers in purchasing needed equipment and supplies to care for patients within their hospitals and communities.

Bates County Memorial Hospital met the criteria to apply for the grant due to its rural, nonprofit status and geographical position within the grant guidelines. BCMH thanks the Patterson Family Foundation for awarding the hospital this grant and for dedicating their efforts to helping rural communities.