Bates County Brawl Demolition Derby knocks it out of the park

Wow what a great show last night, first off I want to thank all the drivers for coming to the Butler derby last night, we couldn't do what we do without you all,

To the Bates County Fair and the Bates County Fair Board, all I can say is Wow, what great people they have over there, To the guys that built the track and help get everything setup, you all knocked it out of the park, I want to thank each and every one of you, for giving R & S Derby Promotions the opportunity to come and put this show on for you all. We can't to see you all in 2025,

I also want to thank Razor Edge Productions for coming out and videoing and taking pictures last night at the Bates County Brawl, I hope to see you all back in 2025.

-  R & S Derby Promotions 

Obituary - Gerald L. “Jerry” Mildfelt

Gerald L. “Jerry” Mildfelt, age 92, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at his home. He was born December 13, 1931, in Perry, Oklahoma, the son of Joe Mildfelt and Catherine Endres Mildfelt. Jerry faithfully served his country with the United States Army from 1952-1954. He later went on to graduate from Ottawa University with a degree in finance. Jerry married Sue Karleskint on August 23, 1968, in Ft. Scott. Throughout his life, he worked at several banks, FDIC and RTC as an investigator. Following retirement, Jerry enjoyed fishing and gardening. One year, he raised over two hundred tomato plants. He was a member of the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Sue, of the home; four sons, Tom Mildfelt (Sandy) of Parsons, Kansas, Mike Mildfelt (Debi) of Winfield, Kansas, Dan Mildfelt (Lisa) of Chanute, Kansas, and Todd Mildfelt, (Kelli) of Baldwin, Kansas, and a daughter, LeAnne Wiles (Kevin) of Parsons, Kansas. Also surviving are ten grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Gene and Tom Mildfelt, and two sisters, Nellie Mitchum and Ruth Steichen.

Father Yancey Burgess will conduct the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 8th at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church (Kennedy Gym). The Rosary will be recited at 9:30 A.M. prior to the Mass. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the St. Mary’s Building 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.

Burnt playground in Butler rebuilt

Burnt playground in Butler rebuilt..

On Friday June 28th the Butler Fire Department along with Butler Police Department responded to the call of a playground fire behind the Ohio Street Methodist Church. The fire destroyed the playground equipment and temporally had the playground shut down. 

That was until this week when several crews worked hard to restore this equipment and build this playground back. The juvenile suspect was identified in this case however no further information was available.

Please don't destroy places like this its foolish! Be Better Humans!! 

Obituary - Eric V. Lucas, Sr.

Eric V. Lucas, Sr., 70, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Adair Village in Clinton.

He was born April 6, 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Hal Lucas, Sr., and Leona Lillian (Thomas) Lucas. He married Virginia Mae Andrews on August 9, 1969 in Kansas City, KS. She preceded him in death on December 15, 2023. Eric enjoyed working on cars.

Surviving are one son, Eric V. Lucas, Jr., (Kayla), Clinton, Mo.; two daughters, Rebecca Murphy (James), St. Joseph, Mo., and Michelle Malotte (Leonard), Windsor, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Colby Murphy, Erica Lucas, Chris Malotte, Dylan Murphy, Matthew Malotte, Eric Lucas, III, Amanda Ott, Daniel Malotte and Zachary Lucas; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Ronnie Lucas, Gary Lucas Halgene Lucas, Jr., and Russell Lucas. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff at Adair Village for their wonderful care of their dad and grandpa.

A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Cremation to follow the celebration. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

2nd Annual Kameron Williams Car Show in the books

Today a group of friends celebrated the life of a fallen friend in the way he would of wanted them too with a car show.

Music, Food, Raffle Prizes, Bounce houses for the kids, power wheel races and some pretty cool cars could be seen Saturday morning/afternoon at Family Center Parking lot in Butler.

Thank you to everyone who came out and help us celebrate the 2nd Annual Kameron Williams Car Show. FOREVER KAM!!

Butler Varsity Lady Bears Volleyball team wins 1st place in Archie Tournament

Its a great day to be a Butler Bear....

We would like to congratulate the Butler Varsity Lady Bears Volleyball team who won the Archie Tournament today.  Butler started the day with Pool play as they beat Midway 25-11, 25-12 , Concordia 25-14, 25-13 and Sarcoxie 25-16, 25-21. 

The lady bears would then move onto the Semi-Final and beat KC Lutheran 25-14, 25-12. Butler would not be stopped as they would go on to win the Championship against Archie 25-22, 17-25, 15-12.

Way to go Lady Bears! Enjoy these photos below:

What a beautiful day for a parade!

What a beautiful day for a parade!

Always so special to see so much of the Harrisonville community coming together to celebrate and enjoy the Log Cabin Festival!

Enjoy some photos of this fantastic parade below:

Pride of Adrian Marching Blackhawks news

We would like to congratulate the Pride of Adrian, Marching Blackhawks on their SECOND place finish at the Pirate Power Classic Marching competition out of 10 bands!

The band also placed FIRST in the Battle of the Bands contest against 15 schools! Small town, big sound!!!