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Butler Jr High track results reveal 23 new personal records set

The junior high team wrapped up its season and the high school team prepped for the post season on Thursday in Versailles at the Ozark Highlands Conference championships. This is the time the Bears want to be peaking, and looking at their performances, most of them set new PRs or were near their personal bests.

In total, 23 new personal records were set; 37 medals were won with Bears being crowned conference champions in 12 events. Also, a new conference record was set (conference records are only tracked in high school events) and a new school record was shattered. In addition, 24 Bears earned all-conference awards for finishing in the top 3 of an event.

As there were only six teams competing, only six places were scored. Below are the results of the Bears that finished in the top 6 and scored points for their team or earned a personal record.

Courtesy Butler XC & track

Obituary - Lloyd Ray Hunt

Lloyd Ray Hunt, 74, Nevada, MO passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Nevada Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. Interment will follow in Hamby Cemetery, Stockton, MO. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 5. Memorial contributions to the family are suggested and can be made in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Additional family information will be announced by Ferry Funeral Home.

Friday night ball scores

Baseball 9

Harrisonville
Nevada 7

Softball

Liberal 16
Lakeland 0

Representative Dane Diehl joins celebration at NRTC

Nine outstanding seniors have officially signed their commitment to pursue careers in the field of education—an inspiring and impactful path where they will shape the future. These young women have successfully completed their paraprofessional and substitute teaching certifications, demonstrating exceptional dedication, perseverance, and passion for making a difference in the lives of others.

We are deeply grateful to State Representative Dane Diehl for joining us in celebrating this powerful moment. His presence added honor and encouragement to a day filled with pride and purpose.

These future educators are stepping into a profession that is not only noble but essential. With their compassion, commitment, and drive to inspire, there is no doubt they will continue to accomplish extraordinary things.

Courtesy NRTC Foundations in Teaching & Small World Preschool

A friendly reminder from the Bates county Pantry Thrift Store

We appreciate your donations. It's what keeps us going. During yard sale season we can get really overwhelmed. Please help us by packing hard merchandise in boxes and soft merchandise in bags. We take clothing and household items. If you have something too big to fit in your car please ask us first. If you have items that are broken, missing pieces, dirty or stained please throw them away. We need sellable items. Remember, old books can be recycled AT BCI.

We don't sell most electronics, computers, tvs printers, etc. Also, please no home construction items like flooring, tile, light fixtures,ceiling fans, or windows/doors.

Please don't bring us any paint, chemicals or tires.

Any large furniture items or exercise equipment may be turned away. Please ask us first.

We cannot take, cribs, car seats, mattresses, helmets due to health and safety issues.

When in doubt please just ask us. We have a hard working group of staff and volunteers please help make their job as easy and safe as possible.

Thank you!