Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Golden Valley Memorial Hospital May Employee of the Month

Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton is delighted to announce that Brett Simshauser is the May Employee of the Month. 
 
He has been an employee of GVMH since 2021 and works as Skilled Maintenance II in the Engineering Department. In his nomination, it stated that he is meticulous, reliable and has an exceptional work ethic. Congratulations, Brett!


Butler teen escapes serious injury in Bates County crash

On Tuesday May 8th around 10:55 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and Bates County EMS responded to a one vehicle accident on Missouri 18 Highway at Z Highway in rural Adrian.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the westbound 2008 Buick Lucerne driven by 21 year old Dakota M. Tiedeman of Archie, Missouri failed to negotiate a curve, and the vehicle traveled off the roadway. The car then struck a sign and a fence.

A passenger in the vehicle 18 year old Valentina Landeros-Quiroz of Butler, Missouri sustained minor injuries and she will seek her own medical treatment at a later time.

View crash report below:

Old Cass Regional Medical Center demolished

GOOD NEWS: The City of Harrisonville is excited to share that demolition work has begun at the old Cass Regional Medical Center building on Mechanic Street!

We look forward to the opportunity for this blighted structure to be removed from our community and to the innovative new development that will take its place.

And while we are very happy about this, we do want to give out a few quick reminders:

1. This is a very large structure, so the process to fully demolish the site will take quite some time.

2. This is considered an active construction site. Please do not attempt to walk or drive onto the site for any reason.

We will post updates as the work goes along.




Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Wednesday Storms

Another round of storms is possible late tomorrow morning through early tomorrow afternoon. A few strong to severe storms are possible. Large hail and damaging winds are the most likely hazards. 

Showers and non-severe storms are possible north of I-70 on Thursday afternoon. Beyond Thursday, the weekend looks dry with seasonal temperatures.


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.













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