Friday morning low temperatures

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Butler bears baseball comes up short against the Nevada tigers

The Butler Bears baseball team lost this afternoon at the Smith-Cotton Tournament to the Nevada Tigers 8-4 on Thursday. The Bears got on the board in the first inning after an error scored one run.

Drake Ketterman homered to right field, which helped the Tigers tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. 

In the top of the second, the Butler Bears broke up the tie when Sophomore Jake Chandler singled, scoring two runs. Then a fielder’s choice by Maddox Fennewald followed to extend the lead 4-1.

The Tigers tied the game in the bottom of the fifth thanks to an error, and a single by Blake Woods. 

Nevada captured the lead, 8-4, in the bottom of the sixth when Woods singled, scoring one run, Senior Riddick Shook drew a walk, scoring one run, and Ketterman singled, scoring two runs.

Freshman Trey Green opened the game for the Bears. They allowed six hits and three hits over four innings, striking out none and walking five. Chandler took the loss for the Bears.

The right-handed pitcher went two-thirds of an inning, surrendering four runs on two hits, striking out none and walking three. Shook led things off on the hill for the Tigers. They allowed one hit and two runs over one inning, striking out one and walking one.

Jake Chandler led the Bears with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Chandler and Sophomore Brock Lines each collected two hits for the Butler Bears. The Bears turned one double play in the game.

The Tigers amassed 11 hits in the game. Leadoff hitter Ketterman led the Tigers with three hits in four at bats. Hunter Seaver, Kellen Ast, and Woods each collected multiple hits for the Nevada Tigers. Shook led the Tigers with three walks. Overall, the team had strong eyes at the plate, piling up 10 walks for the game.

Butler has a double header today as they will play the Harrisonville wildcats. We will have a run down of that game later this evening. 

Benefit for the Tumm Family

 

Butler High School track results from Pleasant Hill

Butler High School track results from Pleasant Hill....

There was a stiff wind to go along with the stiff competition at Pleasant Hill on Wednesday, April 3rd. This is one of our most challenging meets we attend with mostly class 3 and 4 school participating.

We treat this as “mini state” and put athletes in fewer events so they are competing at their best. Despite entering fewer events, the boys finished fifth as a team with the girls finishing sixth.

There were several huge performances with the teams earning 9 medals (2 gold). Improvement was shown by several athletes with 9 new person records set, and not one, but TWO new school records were also set Freshman Kylee Dubray broke the school javelin record and Senior Dylan Davidson broke the 110m Hurdles record !

Below are the results of athletes finishing in the top 8 of their event and scoring points for the team or earning a personal record on the night.

Obituary - James Alvy Stinner

James Alvy Stinner, age 74, Pleasanton, Kansas, formerly of La Cygne, Kansas passed away Friday, March 29, 2024.

He was born on November 7, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Mark George Stinner Sr and Eleanor Beatrice Schinkel Stinner. In 2006, James formed a relationship with D.J. McLaughlin. The two have been together ever since. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Mark Stinner.

James is survived by his wife, D.J., a daughter, Shelly Dimitrijevic, a grandson, Sebastiano Malvezzi, a sister, Terri Moore, and step children, Rene Hetzer, Kimberly Campbell, John Hogue, and Lucas Campbell, and six step grandchildren.

Complete obituary information is unavailable at this time and we will update when more information is made available to us from the Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory.

Attention Butler Residents:

The Butler Police Department has taken numerous theft reports this last week around town.

Storage sheds, vehicles and bicycles seem to be the popular things to break into or try and steal for local thieves.

Please lock your vehicle and take all valuables out of them also check your storage sheds frequently. Proper locks on bicycles can help prevent them from being stolen as well. 

If you see anything suspicious or looks to be out of place contact the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131.

Obituary - Dean Russell Donovan

Dean Russell Donovan age 76 of Drexel passed away on March 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Christian Church in Drexel, Missouri. A visitation will follow services, also at the church. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Dean was born on November 22, 1947 in Kansas City Missouri. He was the son of Robert Edward lee Donovan and Thelma Naomi Hubbard. As a child Dean went to Coldwater school near Lyle north of Drexel MO. When Coldwater was shut down, he attended Drexel R-4 where he received his diploma. In 1965 he joined the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1968. Following the Air Force Dean decided to further his education and attend SMSU where he received a bachelor's in secondary education. In 1969 Dean married Mary Jane Bailey and they remained married until his death. They were married for 54 years. After college he taught English at Cassville High School for one year. It only took him one year to figure out that teaching was not for him. Afterwards he had a couple of different jobs ending up at the Federal Records Administration where he spent 36 years. Finally retiring as the Director of the Lee’s Summit branch in 2011.

Dean enjoyed helping people and was a volunteer EMT in Drexel MO for many years until it was disbanded. He enjoyed fixing cars and working with his hands. And was always there to help someone with a project. If he didn't know how to do it, he would figure it out. He was very giving and would give someone the shirt off his back if it would help them. He also loved the outdoors and sitting around a fire with his friends and family. Dean touched the lives of so many people and he will be greatly missed by all.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Bob and Thelma, brothers Dale and Robert Donovan, brother-in-law Tom Heidrick, son-in-law Bobby Corlew, and nephew Robbie Donovan. Dean is survived by his wife Mary Donovan of the home, daughter Cindy Corlew of the home, son Tim and daughter-in-law Destiny Donovan Grandview MO, brother David Donovan and wife Edna of lola, KS, brother Daryl Donovan and wife Elaine of Sevierville, TN, sister Lucy Heidrick of Humbolt ,KS, sister in laws Kate Donovan of lola, KS and Connie Donovan of Adrian, MO, grand children Jesse Donovan, Jordan Moles, River Donovan, and Mayson Mero, great grandson Christopher Allen, adopted sons Mark Melton and Billy Goben and many other family and friends. "Thank you, Dad, for everything you did for us and the love you shared. You will be truly missed and we will always love you." -Cindy & Tim

Obituary - Marsha Kay Lafferty

Marsha Kay Lafferty, age 72, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at her home in Ft. Scott. She was born January 29, 1952, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Russell Merriman and Beatrice Willis Merriman. Marsha graduated from the Ft. Scott High School. She first married Kenneth M. “Buddy” Gould on September 12, 1969, at Iola, Kansas. They were later divorced. Marsha then married Paul Lafferty on November 12, 1999, at Mound City, Kansas. He preceded her in death on February 22, 2004. Marsha had been employed as a bookkeeper and secretary for Central States Waterproofing for several years. She later worked for Dayco Inc. Favorite times were spent outside and making memories with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her two children, Brandy Leslie (Brent) of Ft. Scott and Kelly Gould of Stockton, Kansas; four grandchildren, Danyelle Daly (Bryce), Alyssa Leslie, Beanna Leslie (Chris Johnson) and Cameron Bishop all of Ft. Scott and five great-grandchildren, Bryelle, Colson, Jaycee, Hendrix and Keeghan. Also surviving are her soul mate, Dale Savage, of the home in Ft. Scott; a brother, Kenny Merriman (Liz) of Ft. Scott and half-siblings, Liz “Susie” Campbell, Nina Merriman, Christy Rusk and Russell Merriman and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Paul, Marsha was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Carol Durbin, and three brothers, Everett Merriman, Larry Merriman and Steve Merriman who was her twin.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 11:30 A.M. Friday, April 5th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10:30 A.M. until service time at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Marsha Lafferty Memorial Fund 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.