Way to go Sydney

We would like to congratulate Harrisonville High School Senior Sydney Ballard and the HHS National Honor Society chapter - our March Student Ambassadors of the Month! 

Sydney has served as a Bright Futures Student Representative this year and spearheaded work on the Bowls for Bright Futures fundraiser. 

She organized NHS members to volunteer with set-up and serving at the event. We are so appreciative of her leadership and the volunteers efforts of NHS!

Obituary - Bernhard Kaiser

Bernhard Kaiser, age 52, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 with visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service also at the Chapel with cremation to follow services.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Windsor Animal Hospital or the Leesville School and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Butler baseball team falls on the road in Appleton City tonight

Despite leading by as many as five runs, the Butler Bears fell to the Appleton City Bulldogs 14-9 on Friday. Butler lost despite out-hitting the Bulldogs 12 to 10. 

Cohen Wilson led the Bears with three hits. A solo home run to left field by Jake Chandler after a 7-pitch at-bat put the bears on the board in the top of the first. A wild pitch extended to bears lead to 2-0 in the top in the second inning.

A tag up by Chandler, a single by Wilson, and a single by Brock Lines helped the Bears extended their lead in the top of the third inning.

The bulldogs scored five runs on three hits in the bottom of the third inning. Jon Setzer singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Weston Farmer drew a walk, scoring one run, and error scored another run, and a steal of home scored one run. A single by Farmer gave the Bulldogs the lead, 7-6 in the bottom of the fourth.

Brandon Hammett took the loss for the bears. The right-handed pitcher went two innings, allowing five hits( four earned) on four hits, striking out three and walking two. Lines stepped up on the bump first for Butler.

The righty allowed five hits and six runs(three earned) on four hits, striking out three and walking five. Chase Mott started the game for the bulldogs. The starting pitcher allowed seven hits and six runs over three innings, striking out four and walking none.

Butler piled up 12 hits in the game. Lines and Wilson each drove in two runs for the bears. Bryson Kash, Hammett, and Chandler each collected multiple hits for the bears. 

The bears had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating nine walks for the game. Eli Cox, Hammett,and Chandler led the team with two bases on ball each. Chandler and Lines each stole multiple bases for the bears. The Butler bears ran wild on the base paths, tallying seven stolen bases for the game.

The bulldogs accumulated 10 hits in the game. Owen Basore and Farmer each collected two hits for the Appleton City Bulldogs. Steer, Mott, and Farmer each drove in two runs for the Bulldogs. Jared Davis paced the bulldogs with three walks. 

Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing 10 walks for the game. Appleton City turned one double play in the game.

Butler will travel to El Dorado Springs on March 25th to play the bulldogs.

Butler lady bears softball team suffered their first loss of the season tonight at Adrian

The Adrian blackhawks defeated the Butler Bears 18-3 on Friday thanks in part to 12 runs in the third inning. The blackhawks were the first to get on the board in the first inning when Olivia Hughes grounded out, scoring one run.

Adrian scored five runs on four hits in the bottom of the second inning. An error scored one run, Lizzie Clifton singled, scoring one run, Madyson Shaffer singled, scoring one run.

The blackhawks scored 12 runs on six hits in the bottom of the third inning. An error scored one run, another scored one run, Shaffer doubled, scoring one run, an error scored another run, Kaydence Enos singled, scoring one run, Chloe Nelson doubled, scoring two runs, an error scored yet another three runs, and Hughes doubled, scoring one run.

Kylee Dubray stepped in the circle first for the lady bears. The starting pitcher surrendered 11 hits and 18 runs (three earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking three. 

Enos led things off for the lady blackhawks. The right-handed pitcher surrendered five hits and three runs over three innings, striking out three and walking two.

Taylor Hudson drove the middle of the lineup, leading the Bears with two runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-2 on the day.

The blackhawks amassed 11 hits in the game. Clayton, Nelson, and Shaffer each drove in two runs. Hughes, Nelson, and Shaffer each drove in two hits for Adrian. The Lady blackhawks ran wild on the base paths, collecting four stolen bases for the game. 

Adrian was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Shaffer made the most plays with six. The Butler Lady bears will welcome the Warsaw Wildcats on Monday for their next game.

Obituary - Robert E. Booyer

Robert Earl “Boo” Booyer, age 67, of Warsaw, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at his home. He was born on July 3, 1956 in Fristoe, Missouri, the son of Robert and Rose Oskins.

On July 4, 1976, he married his beloved Debbie Webster, and together they built their life in Calhoun, Missouri. Boo relocated to Warsaw in December of 2023.

Boo was a skilled bricklayer by profession, but his true passion lay in the freedom and camaraderie he found riding and working on his Harley Davidson Motorcycle.

He preceded in death by his parents, his wife Debbie Booyer and a brother, John Booyer.

Boo is survived by three children; Heather Swartz, of Calhoun, Missouri, Michael Booyer, of Concordia, Missouri and Chris Booyer, of Warsaw, Missouri. He is also survived by a sister, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Arrangements for his cremation are under the direction of the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw.

His family will announce graveside services at a later date.

Obituary - Albert Maloy

After struggling with challenging health for the past several years, Albert (Bert) Louis Maloy, 86, peacefully passed away on March 19, 2024 in Oak Harbor, Washington. Bert was born August 11, 1937 in Prescott, Arizona to Mary Echols and Albert George Maloy. There he enjoyed a wonderful childhood, along with his brother, William (Bill) Earnest Maloy. Later, the family moved from Prescott to Phoenix, where Bert attended Sunnyslope High School in its opening year. There he was involved in marching band playing the saxophone, football, dancing, and student government. He was elected Student Body President for his senior year and was instrumental in installing the high school “S” on a nearby mountainside.

Bert served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day saints, where he learned Portuguese in the Brazilian Mission and had many choice experiences including establishing a branch, acting as branch president, in the city of Curitiba, which now has multiple stakes and a temple. Bert later graduated from Brigham Young University, studying biology. After working in a medical unit while serving Air Force Reserves, Bert decided to become a physical therapist and attended Children’s Hospital Physical Therapy School in Los Angeles. During this time Bert married Justine Skousen (div.) and began his journey into family life and a career in physical therapy. The couple was blessed with four children, Cory, Matt, Wendy, and Marvin. The family eventually moved back to Phoenix. There Bert volunteered with the Maricopa County Divers Posse, where he assisted in recovery operations. Being an avid outdoorsman, Bert loved horseback riding, shooting, hunting, boating, scuba diving, water skiing, and fishing. Using those, as well as many other talents he led local Boy Scout organizations throughout his adult years.

In 1974 Bert’s family moved to Missouri, where he continued his career as a physical therapist in Joplin and Nevada. In Nevada, Bert participated in the Lion’s Club where he organized successful fundraisers, making and selling fry bread at city celebrations. He also served as Bishop in the local congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for several years. He was often seen riding his motorcycle with friends and bishopric counselors, Ammon Hizer and Jim Keffer, to church leadership meetings. Bert eventually moved to Sun Lakes, Arizona where he started his own business, Sun Lakes Physical Therapy. After returning to Missouri, Bert married Doren Ann Wheeler (div.) and enjoyed life in the country, working, riding horses, and attending community events.

Eventually Bert relocated to Washington state, where he continued his career and married Marge Danskine. Together Bert and Marge enjoyed traveling as they worked in various locations throughout the west, visiting the beautiful northwest coastal communities, and taking care of their beloved dogs. When Bert’s health began to decline, he and Marge retired, and Marge actively cared for Bert until his recent passing. Bert is preceded in death by his parents, brother Bill, son Marvin, and nephew Aaron. He is survived by his wife Marge, his other three children, sister-in-law Diane Maloy, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and four nieces and nephews.

A graveside service for Bert will be held at 3:30p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in the Dry Valley Cemetery, Lawrence County, Wentworth, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to Whidbey Health Hospice, 101 N. Main St., Coupeville, WA 98293.

Friends may call until 10:00a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.

Bates County Sheriff's Office Women’s Self Defense Class

Mark your calendars April 28th, 2024.

In recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month we are sponsoring a free Women’s Self Defense Class with Old School Training in Butler. You must be 13 years old or older. If you are a minor you will have to have a parent or legal guardian present or have a written waiver from them.

Spots are limited so please get your spot reserved early.

Appleton City High School Bright Future Friday

We would like to congratulate Appleton City High School Senior Katie Campbell. Katie has been accepted to Ozarks Technical Community College, Missouri State University, Missouri University of Science and Technology, University of Missouri Kansas City, and Truman State University. 

Katie is leaning towards attending Truman in Kirksville, Missouri, and focusing on pre-law studies.

Katie has an impressive academic record and we know she'll continue to do great things after her high school graduation.