History lesson for Butler Junior High Students

On Tuesday May 7th a group of around 80 Butler 8th Grade students visited the Bates County Museum and Island Mound Battlefield.

The class is currently learning and studying the Civil War and the Bates County Museum has an extensive exhibit on the war in Bates County and the Battle of Island Mound.

After touring the museum and playing some trivia games, the group set out the the Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site west of Butler. The kids were fed pizza and cookies when they arrived.

Peggy Buhr, former director of the museum and a very knowledgeable lady about local history spoke to the kids about the Battle of Island Mound. After the speech the students walked the trail around the area before leaving.

Thank you to the Bates County Museum, Peggy Buhr and the parents who helped feed the students and teachers.

Obituary - Linda Hess

Funeral services for Linda Hess of Hume, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Independence Cemetery in Hume, Missouri. Contributions to Hume Garden Club. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Linda Louise Hess, age 80 of Hume, Missouri died Monday, May 6, 2024 at her home. She was born December 21, 1943 to Orval and Inez Reed Laning in Rich Hill, Missouri.

Linda is survived by her husband, Darrell Hess of the home; four children, Angelena Orear and husband Shawn of Hume, Missouri, Matt Hess of Grain Valley, Missouri, Deborah Crawford of Hume, Missouri and Delaina Kellhofer and husband Nate of Hume, Missouri; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and brothers and sisters, Bonnie, Gary, Terry, Rick, Connie, Tony and Steve. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Gene, Harlen and Randy; and a sister, Sondra.

Way to go Macey!

Each year, the Butler High School Alumni Association awards the Frank E. Robertson scholarship to a High School Senior pursuing a career in education.

The 2024 recipient of the Frank E. Robertson Scholarship was presented by President Lee Ann Kershner and Vice President Brooke Owsley, to Macey Kelso.

Macey will be attending Pittsburg State University this fall, majoring in Elementary Education. Congratulations, Macey! And best of luck in Gorilla Nation.

Season ends for Butler Lady Bears Softball

Third-Inning Burst Enough To Lead Lone Jack Lady Lady Mules Past the Butler Lady Bears.

Lone Jack Lady Mules scored 12 runs in the third inning, which helped them defeat The Butler Lady Bears 13-3. The Lady Mules were the first to get on the board in the first when an error scored one run.

The Lady Mules scored 12 runs on 11 hits in the bottom of the third inning. Meri Cole tripled, scoring two runs, D Richards singled, scoring one run, Kaylee tripled, scoring two runs, Johnna Bosch singled, scoring one run, s Randolph singled, scoring two runs, Reese Evenson doubled, scoring three runs, and Kaylee doubled, scoring one run.

Cloey Fritts homered to center field, scoring two runs in the top of the fifth for the Butler Bears. 

Kylee Dubray began the game for Butler Bears. The starting pitcher surrendered 13 hits and 13 runs (12 earned) over four innings, striking out eight and walking four. Cole stepped in the circle first for Lone Jack Varsity Lady Mules.

The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and three runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out seven and walking two. Fritts went 2-for-3 at the plate as the infielder led the team with two runs batted in.

Lone Jack Varsity Lady Mules tallied 13 hits in the game. Kaylee seized on their opportunities, leading Lone Jack Varsity Lady Mules with three runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The infielder went 3-for-3 on the day.

Thanks for a great season ladies. And thanks to our seniors - Miranda, Haven, Cloey, Ella and Keera. Best of luck to you! The Lady Bears finish the season 7-11 on the season.

City of Butler Named 2024 Missouri Municipal League Innovation Award Winner

City of Butler Named 2024 Missouri Municipal League Innovation Award Winner.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The city of Butler has been named a recipient of a Missouri Municipal League Innovation Award for 2024. Winners have been announced this week in conjunction with Missouri Local Government Week. These awards honor outstanding projects happening in communities across Missouri that enhance the quality of life for Missouri cities. The city of Butler is the winner for the small cities category.

Winning projects illustrate the creativity of Missouri’s local officials and municipal employees as they serve their communities and keep Missouri cities vibrant.

Butler’s submission highlighted the Kenton and Friends Inclusive Playground. The playground was the fruition of a community-driven, City-supported inclusive playground project. The aim was to create a community-accessible recreational space that could be enjoyed by people of all abilities and ages within Butler and surrounding communities. The project was led by a committee of volunteers with support from city officials and involved seeking proposal bids for playground equipment accommodating individuals with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities, as well as catering to the full community.

The project committee involved community members, including individuals with disabilities, caregivers, parents, special education educators, local organizations, and government entities, to ensure the playground met the diverse needs of Butler. The goal was to foster social inclusion, promote physical activity, and provide an engaging environment where everyone could play together without barriers.

Cities across the state also celebrate Missouri Local Government Week this week (May 5-11.) It is the perfect time to highlight the MML Innovation Award winners, as these projects demonstrate the dedication of those serving in local government. They also emphasize the valuable partnerships city officials develop with other cities, nonprofit organizations, businesses and citizens.

Awards are based on city population size, except for the Member Choice award, where MML members vote for their favorite project regardless of city size. This year, MML received 23 submissions from municipalities statewide, demonstrating the creativity and ingenuity within local government.

Learn more about Local Government Week at www.mocities.com and find more information regarding the MML Innovation Awards at www.mocities.com/InnovationAwards.

Obituary - Lindsey R. Petitt

Lindsey R. Petitt, Nevada, MO, was born in Spearfish, South Dakota on March 26, 1978 to Henry Petitt and Barbara (Hedge) Petitt, and went to be with the Angel's on Friday, May 3, 2024.

Lindsey has a 21-year-old daughter Hannah Petitt that she loved spending as much time with her as she could.

Lindsey is survived by her daughter, Hannah Petitt of Nevada, MO: mother, Barbara (Hedge) Petitt of Nevada MO; sister, Gaylene Buckner of Milo, MO; brother, Paul Petitt and family of EL Dorado Springs, MO; and a brother, Gene Petitt and family of Nevada MO. She was blessed with many nieces and nephews, and many great-nieces and great-nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Henry Petitt.

No services are planned at this time.

Butler Bears Baseball gets road win tonight in Archie

The Butler Bears Baseball got the road win tonight in Archie with the final score 7-1.

The Bears got on the board in the top of the first inning after Brandon Hammett hit into a fielder's choice, Bryson Kash singled, and Cohen Wilson hit into a fielder's choice, each scoring one run. Eli Cox earned the win for Butler. 

The righty allowed three hits and one run over two innings, striking out one and walking one. Maddox Fennewald stepped on the bump first for the Bears. They allowed three hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out four and walking one. 

B McIntire stepped on the mound first for Archie. The starting pitcher gave up three hits and five runs over five innings, striking out four and walking five. Brock Lines collected the save.

Jake Chandler led Butler Varsity Bears with two runs batted in. The catcher went 1-for-3 on the day. Cox, Kash, Hammett, Chandler, and Wilson each collected one hit for Butler Varsity Bears. Cameron Anderson paced Butler with three walks. 

Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Chandler stole three bases. Butler Varsity Bears stole six bases in the game. K Snook led Archie with one run batted in. 

They went 3-for-3 on the day. J Kash collected two hits for Archie in four at bats. Archie turned one double play in the game.

Breaking: Dam breached at Rec Lake in Butler