Tour De Adrian coming soon

 

Butler Bears Baseball falls to Warsaw 5-1

The Butler Bears Baseball Team lost to the Warsaw Tigers 5-1 on Tuesday evening. Butler opened the scoring in the first after Senior Maddox Fennewald doubled, scoring own run. Reece Maxwell stole home, which helped the Tigers tie the game at one in the top of the second.

The Warsaw Tigers took the lead in the top of the third. Jade Hubert singled, scoring one run, to give Warsaw the advantage, 2-1.

Junior Eli Cox stepped in the mound first for the Butler Bears. The starting pitcher allowed five hits and five runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out two and walking three. 

Josh Bunch began the game for the Warsaw Tigers. The righty gave up five hits and one run over seven innings, striking out nine and walking three.

Maddox Fennewald led the Bears with one run batted in. The shortstop went 2-for-3 on the day. The Butler Bears turned one double play in the game.

Jayce Depriest drove the middle of the lineup, leading the Warsaw Tigers with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. The Tiger turned one double play in the game.

The Butler Bears play at home on Wednesday against the LaMonte Vikings in their next game.

Few passing showers possible Wednesday

Spring conditions with temperatures at or above seasonal norms are expected throughout the remainder of the week. Strong northwest winds are expected to develop Wednesday night into 30, gusting as high as 45 mph.

Obituary - William Ray Cliffman

William Ray Cliffman, Sr., age 74, Bronaugh, MO passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Billy Ray was born December 12, 1949, in Nevada, MO, the first of two boys born to Roy William Cliffman and Hazel Lee Cliffman of Bronaugh Missouri.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Hazel Cliffman; his wife, Delores J. Cliffman; his brothers-in-law, George and Lloyd Schaeffer; and two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Dragg, and Judith Reece. Billy Ray is survived by his little brother, Steve Cliffman and wife, Nancy of Fort Scott, Kansas, and their three children, Danny Pinkerton, Chad Cliffman and wife Suzie, and Susie Castleberry and her husband Adam; brother-in-law, James and Sharon Schaeffer; and sisters-in-law, Darlene Steen, and Janette and husband Jack McCullom; 14 nieces and nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Bill grew up just west of Bronaugh on a small farm where he and Steve attended Bronaugh School. Bill was in the FFA and played sports for Bronaugh High School until he graduated in 1968. He met Delores at school and fell in love.

They were married in 1968 and had their first of three children, William Ray Cliffman Jr. For a short time, Bill worked on the construction of Stockton Dam, then worked for O’Sullivan's carpooling with his father-in-law, George Schaefer. During this time Bill and Delores had their second child Brad Cliffman. They lived in a small house east of Bronaugh until Bill and Delores purchased their first and forever home in Bronaugh. Bill worked a few years at O’Sullivan’s until he took a job with his lifetime friend Amos Hinkle working construction in the area.

Bill started coaching summer league baseball when Ray and Brad were young. Bills favorite baseball team was the Kansas City Royals. He took his children to many Royals games right up until recently. Bill was a fun father, always joking around and teasing us - especially his nieces and nephews. He had a deep connection with his family, his brother and best friend Steve Cliffman rarely missed a chance to join their two families in many celebrations playing music, pitch, dancing, and just loving family, this continued throughout his life.

In 1980 Bill and Delores had their third and last child Tonya. During this time Bill began working at Crain plumbing in Nevada MO. Bill’s hobby was racoon hunting, in fact, he was known for his hunting dogs. He could be found most evenings and into the early hours walking the pasture listening for his dogs to tree. When his father was too worn out to walk, Bill would carry a recorder in his pocket to record the dogs treeing and tracking. Bill also loved making people smile, especially kids. Bill played Santa Clause for several years with Bailey as his elf. One year Brad was driving Santa around and they had stopped at the Ford Family house. As Bill was leaving the house he tripped over a cord going to their Christmas lights making them go out. Bill stepped back into the house at the door and said, "Ho Ho Ho Santa Tripped over some lights out here". Bill was a character. He loved watching all the local sports, especially Bronaugh. He went to almost every game no matter the distance. He would be found in the front row for all events and when her health would let her, he would bring his wife as well. Throughout Bill’s life he was a people person, a trader, he loved to buy and sell knives, guns, hunting dogs, and horses.

He was the deacon of Bronaugh Christian Church for many years where he and Delores also raised their three children and attended almost every service together. Bill above all believed in God.

In his later years he became known for his pocketknives. Bill and Delores began showing knives at trade shows all over the 4-state area. Bill had a passion for knives and made many good friends along the way.

Bill is survived by his children, William Ray and Gloria Nicole Cliffman of Liberal, Missouri, Brad Cliffman of Nevada, Missouri, and Tonya and Patty Fanning of Talala, Oklahoma. Bill was a grandfather to Kayla and husband Seth Goss, Ty and wife Breanna Cliffman, Stormy Wilson, Stephen and wife Stacy Wilson, Bailey Cliffman, Domonic Bray, Enrique Bray, Benito Bray, and three honorary granddaughters, Wynsdae Connelly, Kamberleigh Johnson, and Blaykeleigh Johnson. Bill was Great Grandfather to Rynlee, Raylynn, Miya, Collin, and Liam.

Honestly, one could go on and on naming the extended family which Bill retained in life and shared with his family. Like Russell Madison, Bill’s very best hunting buddy and friend, or David Couch who was Bill’s best friend since grade school, or his favorite cousin and lifelong friend Mike Banes, or the one who stood up at his weeding and until the very end was there as his friend Bob Gordon. Bill loved and was loved by many. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Nick Hardison officiating. Interment will follow in Worsley Cemetery in Bronaugh. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in his name to Bronaugh Booster Club c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

More from this week's News-Shopper

Click images to enlarge, save or print 

Bob Ford's History

 Most people know Sir Winston Churchill was a talented landscape artist but do you know his other favorite hobby? I’ll give you a hint, it was about as opposite as you can get, but it helps knowing when defining the man.

Churchill was born in November of 1874 in a palace to an aristocratic family. He was afforded all the privileges and expectations from a family with titles and status. His greatest attribute was his clever and curious mind. 

Churchill climbed steadily through the ranks in his formative years at both educational and military institutions. He found himself a most effective writer and orator, throughout his life he would prove to be an extraordinary word-smith. 

He became a journalist, one of his first assignments was to take his talents to South Africa and cover the 1899 Boer War. This would be Churchill’s first taste of action in which he craved. While on a troop train during a reconnaissance mission the train was attacked. Several British soldiers were killed and many including Churchill taken prisoner. 

Churchill sought conflict and publicity. One night he scaled a wall alone and escaped, but he was 300 miles behind enemy lines. Through perseverance and luck he made it back to his lines and finally Britain where his story was told which helped him achieve his sought after hero status. Once back home he ran for political office and won,...he was on his way!

During The Great War, Churchill had risen to become the First Lord of the Admiralty by the age of 40. He was a risk taker and difference maker. The War in 1914 was a meat grinding stalemate in Europe. The ever calculating Churchill proposed a solution - a second front. This Campaign turned out to be the greatest disaster of his life, Gallipoli. 

The Gallipoli Peninsula is on the North side of the Dardanelles, strategically protecting the strait where the Aegean Sea connects with the Black Sea. It was occupied by the Turks, Churchill underestimated the Turkish resolve. The sea and land battles to follow claimed a quarter million casualties on both sides, after 9 months the Allies retreated. 

Churchill was the international scapegoat. 

In future political races his rivals would use “Remember the Darganelles,” as a campaign slogan. Gallipoli was a disaster that would haunt and influence Winston for the rest of his life. 

Still, after several years in the background there was probably only one thing that could save Churchill’s career, another global disaster, World War II. 

When Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain came back to Britain with the Munich Agreement in 1939, promising peace yet guaranteeing war. As the agreement fell apart, England turned to a familiar face for leadership, Winston Churchill. 

Churchill’s gall and steady guidance through the War is well documented and celebrated by millions not only in Britain but around the world. 

I have been to the Bunker complex in London where he delivered his inspirational radio messages to an embattled nation, consoling his fellow countrymen to “stay calm and carry on.” The Bunker itself is tiny, looking like a block of jail cells. If those walls could only talk!

The National Churchill  Museum is America’s tribute to this great man and the debt we owe him. Located in Fulton, Missouri where in 1946 he delivered his famed  “Iron Curtain” speech, predicting what the world would be dealing with for the next 40 years.

We have released a free podcast from the Museum interviewing the Director Tim Riley, visit Bobfordshistory.com and take a listen.

This speech affected my life, in that I had done a few government projects in the past and got a call in December of 1989 to pack my bags. I was off to Czechoslovakia just 2 days after the Berlin Wall came down. 

My mission wasn’t covert, it was to assess what Czech products could be exported and accepted by the “West” immediately. This was needed to help stabilize a new and suddenly independent Czech economy. My superiors were Fed Chairman Paul Volker and Ambassador Bill Walker, they gave me 2 weeks! Perhaps more on that adventure later, but the point is Churchill’s speech affected millions of people for decades including yours truly.

BRICKLAYING!  How about that for a second hobby! He was an amateur bricklayer, even joining Britons Bricklaying Union. 

There have been volumes written on Winston Churchill’s life and achievements. This article is meant to stir your curiosity. Read a book and/or visit the Museum in Fulton, it makes for a great day trip. Learn more about a man whom we owe so much, who overcame mistakes, and went on to help save the world. 

You can find more of Bob’s work including his Bob Ford’s History, Mystery and Lore podcast on his website bobfordshistory.com. The podcasts are also available on most streaming services. He can also be reached at robertmford@aol.com

Bates County Real Estate Transfers

 Hill, Skylar Jonathon (Aka) to Haas, Lydia Marie Str 8-41-33 //Nw

Denayer, Ronald David to Denayer, Valerie Lt 5 Bl 6 William’s Addn

Butler, City Of to Sarcinelli, Michael Lt 4 Bl 1 Montgomery’s Third Addn

Craig, Thomas A. Jr. to Smith, Curtis A Lt 19 Bl 2 Bedinger’s Addn+

Shadfar, Siavash Trust 04-28-2014 to Maleki, Hooman Str 19-42-33

Vit-A-Zine, Inc. to Ross, Robert Str 21-40-31 //Nw

Nitsche Family Trust 6-10-2009 to Kantor, Christopher Str 23-40-31 //Sw

Hartzler, Reuben A to Oehmler, Martin C Str 29-40-32 //Se

Amsterdam Bancshares, Inc. to Hume Alliance Ministry Lt 7 Bl 5 Littles Addn

Ross, Robert to Davis Designs Rental Properties Str 21-40-31 //Nw

Glenn, Randall A to Waters, James A Str 10-40-32 //Se

Wiley, Chad to Wiley, Chad Str 17-40-33

Asset Exchange, LLC to Smith’s Properties, LLC Lt 4 Bl 12 William’s Addn+

Popplewell, Patrick Grant to Popplewell, Peyton Str 31-40-32

Bates County Court News

 

Judge Julie Highley-Keutzer presiding

St v Calvin Hoang Hguyen- no working horn, fine $200.00 plus costs

St v Tyler Christian Slaight- speeding, fine $155.50 plus costs

City of Butler v Ashton Carullo- fail to register, fine $50.50 plus costs

City of Butler v Tracy L. Callahan- animal at large, fine $50.50 plus costs

City of Adrian v Max Scott Mayse- defective euipment, fine $163.50 plus costs

St v Ashley Burrous- passing bad check, 4 years probation & parole SES

St v Ashley Burrous- possession 35 grams or less, 7 years probation & parole SES

St v Ashley Burrous- possession of paraphernalia, fine $100.00 plus costs

St v John Allen Simons- seatbelt violation, fine $10.00 plus costs

St v Sai Sumanth Akarapu- no rear plate, fine $50.50 plus costs

St v Toby Lee Farnham- seatbelt violation, fine 410.00 plus costs

City of Butler v Genevieve F. Joiner- expired plates, fine $50.50 plus costs

St v Lucas Adam Watkins- speeding, fine $155.50 plus costs

St v Kevin Lee Fischer- seatbelt violation, fine $10.00 plus costs

St v Thomas Leroy Dawson Jr- fail to stay on right of roadway, fine $60.50 plus costs

St v Chase I. Ditzler- tampering w/motor vehicle, 3 years probation SES

St v Ronald David Sturdy- fail to register, fine $50.50 plus costs

St v Regina Diane Tate- fail to stay on right of roadway, fine $60.50 plus costs

St v Roger Daryl Lawrence- fail to register, fine $50.50 plus costs

St v Bryce Allen Ackerman- displayed plates of another vehicle, fine $50.50 plus costs

St v Bradley Sterling Shreve- sealbelt violation, fine $10.00 plus costs

St v Mai Lor- speeding, fine $155.50 plus costs