State Farm Student Athlete of the month: Butler Senior Carter Trumbore

We are excited to announce our first winter Athlete of the Week, Carter Trumbore! Carter was nominated by Coach Dawson after breaking several school records. "Carter does a tremendous job of leading our team through his actions on and off the floor. I am very proud of the player and young adult he has become. He is very deserving of these accomplishments and I am excited to see what the future holds for him.

He is currently averaging 33 points per game while shooting 50% from the floor."

Carter has recently broke three of Butler’s school records. Against Holden he broke the record for career steals which was previously held by Kaleb Kaufman at 225 steals. He also broke the all time scoring record. This record was previously held by Zach Burch at 1,866 points. Moving forward in the season he broke the most points in a single game scoring 63 points. Jerry Clayton previously held this record with 50 points. Finally, Carter scored his 2000th career point in the Clinton tournament. Carter became the first person at Butler High to reach this milestone. Congratulations Carter, it was a pleasure speaking with you!

About Carter:
Carter is a senior at Butler High School. He is involved in basketball and track. We asked Carter what he believes it takes to become an elite athlete. He told us, "a lot of hard work and effort. It is about putting in the work when nobody is watching you. It’s the hours you spend working outside of practice. You have to find the drive and dedication to want to continue to better yourself." The most influential people in Carter’s athletic career is his parents. 

Carter explained they have given him endless support and constantly push him to be the best version of himself.
•Favorite sport: Basketball
•Favorite sports memory: the Hogan Prep game his freshman year.

Carter made the shot to tie the game and bring it into overtime. His team then won the game in OT by a buzzer beater. He said the atmosphere was really good with a great student section
•Favorite sonic drink: Strawberry lemonade

Carter is undecided on a college, but wishes to continue his academic and athletic career. His plan is to major in Business. We wish Carter and the Bears the best of luck as they face Leeton tonight in Butler!

*Each week the athlete is 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.

Pictured left to right: Kellie Davidson, State Farm; Head Coach, Joshua Dawson; Carter Trumbore, son of Troy and Leigh Trumbore; Baylie Pitts, State Farm.

Obituary - Donald Eugene Wareham

Donald Eugene Wareham was born April 22, 1958 in Clinton, Missouri to Donald G. and Betty Wareham. He departed this life at Ellett Memorial Hospital on February 1, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Donald was united in marriage to Rhonda Lynne Wareham on October 10, 1980 and to this marriage six children were born. 

He was employed as a mechanic for Zink Motor Company in Appleton City in his younger years. After retirement, you could still find him actively helping friends with any mechanic work on weekends, and also helping others with farming needs. He shared a love for all things “outdoors”, from hunting to fishing, to gigging for frogs with his buddies. Several summers were spent going to derbies and helping with the race cars then going to the race track. 

During his retirement years his joy also came from spending time with his grandchildren. Spoiling them was his favorite pastime. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Bonnie, Liz and Paula; his brother David; brother-in-law John Miller; nephews: Adam, Stephen, Nicholas, Jonathan, Aedan and Brian Knight; and niece Laura. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda; his children: Daniel (Christy), Christal, Amanda, Brandon (Kayla), Alecia (Kevin) and Jayson; his grandchildren: Madison (Raymond), Kieran, D.J., Trinity, Allie, James Michael, Clayton, Krista, Mason, James Edwin, Adrianna, Addi, Ethan and Alek; his brother Jack (Karen); several nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Family Love Fund.

Visitation will be from 12pm-1pm on Tuesday February 5th with funeral to follow at 1pm at the Hill & Sons Funeral Home located at 213 W. 6th Street in Appleton City. Burial will follow at the Appleton City Cemetery. 

Closure for bridge demolition and reconstruction to begin on I-49 outer road on Feb. 5th

Closure for bridge demolition and reconstruction to begin on I-49 outer road on Feb. 5th

CASS COUNTY – MoDot Crews will CLOSE the I-49 outer road (Peculiar Drive) in both directions from 237th Street to just past the bridge over the East Branch South Grand River. This closure is for bridge demolition and reconstruction. This closure will be in place from approximately 7 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 5 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. Please note that 237th Street will remain open. All work is weather dependent.

This project was originally scheduled to take place in 2023 and was rescheduled to ensure less road closures for area residents due to a similar closure and bridge reconstruction in the area.

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.

For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

BCMH February employee of the month

We are happy to recognize Emily Noble, RN as the Employee of the Month for February. Emily has been an employee of BCMH since 2016. She is the lead cardiology nurse at BCMH, working with Dr. Jeffrey Bissing, Cardiologist, in the hospital’s Outpatient Specialty Clinics.

February is American Heart Month, a time when all people are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health, and Emily is a nurse who promotes this in her duties as a registered nurse in the cardiology clinic every day.

Emily was nominated for this recognition by a coworker, who said, “Emily makes the clinic a success. Her determination and desire to provide wonderful care and service to our patients at BCMH is admirable. 

I have personally received numerous compliments about Emily from many patients. They trust her with their care and know that she will help them out when they need. I could not do the clinic without her.” Emily is a valuable employee, and she deserves this recognition

Appleton City High School Bright Future Friday...

Appleton City High School Bright Future Friday... 

Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla has extended an acceptance letter to ACHS Senior Dawson Hoagland. Once at S&T Dawson plans to study aerospace engineering.

Congratulations, Dawson, your future looks bright!

Obituary - Susan Elaine McClure

Susan Elaine McClure, age 72, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, went home to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Susan was born to Raymond Roy Bassett and Virginia Bassett on April 21, 1951. 

As a young girl, Susan enjoyed playing softball where she played first base. She was a good seamstress and loved to sew. As much as she loved to sew, she hated to dust and was often teased about it by her sister. Susan graduated high school in 1969. 

She married Kenneth Ray McClure on June 26, 1970. To this union, three children were born, Bryan, Aimee and Amber. One of Susan’s joys was attending as many of her grandchildren’s school activities as possible. She could be seen sitting in the stands at football, basketball and even wrestling events. 

Susan was also an avid collector of the Pillsbury Dough Boy. Susan loved getting out and having an occasional girl’s day with her sister. The day usually included a manicure and pedicure, visiting flea markets, and enjoying a piece of pie. Everyone who knew her knew how much she loved God. 

Susan was known for her card ministry and collecting magazines to give to the shut-ins. Susan was looking forward to attending her granddaughter’s wedding in August and her other two granddaughters’ graduations in May.

Survivors include a son, Bryan McClure of the home; two daughters, Aimee McClure of Ft. Scott and Amber Goodbody and husband, Ryan, also of Ft. Scott; one sister, Nancy Orton and husband, Mike, of Joplin, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Debbie McClure of Ft. Scott; sister-in-law Billie Bassett; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Macayla, Emma and fiancé, Jeremiah, Brittany, Skyler, KW and Tristen. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers and a grandchild.

Rev. Dusty Drake will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 2nd at the Community Christian Church. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 P.M. Friday at the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. 

Memorials are suggested to the American Stroke Association and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com

Obituary - Martin James Herren

Martin James Herren, age 48, of Bronaugh, MO, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, January 27, 2024, in Jonesboro, AR.

Martin was born March 2, 1975, in St. Joseph, MO, and graduated from Bronaugh High School. On December 24, 1992, he married Christine Michelle Keller, and together they raised two children. He worked as a truck driver, which was his life!

Martin leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Christine Herren; his son, Kyle Herren, Nevada, MO; his daughter, Aubrey Herren, Nevada, MO; son-in-law, Ricky Chamberlain, Nevada, MO; his four legged son, Zeus; three grandchildren, Emberlee Herren, Aiden Chamberlain, and Alora Chamberlain; siblings, Kelly (Billy) Conner, Fort Scott, KS, David (Yvonne) Jenkins, Nevada, MO and Doug Smith, Nevada, MO, as well as a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Herren.

Services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home.

Come have dinner tonight at the Butler FFA Friends & Family Chili Supper

The Butler FFA Friends & Family Chili Supper will be this Friday, February 2nd, from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the BHS cafeteria. 

Tickets may be purchased from any FFA Member or at the door. See the attached flyer for additional information.