Employee of the Month

 Bates County Memorial Hospital Names Nick Head as November Employee of the Month

Bates County Memorial Hospital is pleased to recognize Nick Head as its November Employee of the Month. Nick has been part of the BCMH Information Systems team since 2018, providing technical assistance to employees across the organization.

While many hospital employees work directly with patients, others provide essential support behind the scenes to help keep daily operations running smoothly. Information Systems is one of those departments, helping employees navigate the technology and systems they depend on throughout the workday.

Nick was nominated by a coworker who highlighted his kindness, patience and willingness to help with everything from minor technology issues to coordinating support with outside vendors.

“Nick’s commitment to excellence and building positive relationships within our health system is top tier,” the nomination stated.

The coworker also expressed appreciation for Nick's ability to explain things clearly and his consistent willingness to provide assistance whenever needed.

BCMH congratulates Nick on being named November Employee of the Month and thanks him for the positive difference he makes for his coworkers and the hospital.

Stay connected with your local hospital! Visit https://bcmhospital.com/news/

 

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Butler Bears Digital Tickets information

 

Butler Bears Digital Tickets Game Day Information 

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Monday Night Bingo Jackpots for November 9th

 

The Adrian Optimists host Monday Night Bingo weekly from the Optimist building in Adrian. They open the doors at 5pm and have food and concession selections from the kitchen for you to enjoy.

Bingo starts promptly at 7pm –so grab a friend and head to Adrian every Monday night for an evening of fun and excitement,

You must be 16 years old or older to play bingo.
(this must be recorded on every ad)

This week’s jackpots for Monday: November 9^TH:

Hotball: 1100.00

Blackout: 1850.00

King of Diamonds will pay: 10,615.00

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Linda Meyer, 79, Lousiburg, KS

 

Linda Meyer, 79 of Louisburg, Kansas passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026 at the Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Louisburg First Christian Church, 602 N 1st St, Louisburg, KS 66053. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 am Saturday in the Bucyrus Cemetery, Bucyrus, Kansas. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel (816-657-4400). Memorial contributions may be made to the American Spinal Injury Association or the American Alzheimer’s Association. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

 

Born on July 25, 1947, in LaCygne, Kansas, Linda was the cherished daughter of Calvin and Ellen Craven Medlen. Her life was a testament to the power of positivity and unwavering faith, traits she carried with her since her early days in LaCygne.

 

A proud graduate of Louisburg High School in 1965, Linda soon embarked on a lifelong journey with her beloved husband, Larry Dale Meyer, whom she married on August 7, 1965. Their union was a beautiful testament to devotion and partnership, enriched by shared experiences and mutual support.

 

Linda was a member of the Louisburg United Methodist Church, where her faith was both a guiding light and a source of comfort throughout her life. Her belief in God was unshakeable, and she inspired those around her with her steadfast spirituality and kindness.

 

Traveling and gardening were among Linda's many passions, pursuits that allowed her to embrace the beauty of the world and cultivate a nurturing environment for all who visited her home. She was an enthusiastic fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, cheering on her teams with the same fervor and joy that she brought to every aspect of her life.

 

Linda had a zest for life that was infectious. She found delight in the simple pleasures—cooking, floating in the pool, savoring ice cream drumsticks, and most importantly, spending time with her cherished friends and family. Her gatherings were filled with laughter, warmth, and a sense of belonging that she effortlessly provided.

 

Throughout her life, Linda faced challenges with grace and determination, emerging stronger each time. She possessed a unique ability to find the good in every situation, greeting each day with a smile and a heart full of love. Her strength, faith, and radiant spirit touched everyone who knew her, leaving an indelible mark on their lives.

 

Linda was preceded in death by her dear son, Randy Meyer; her sister, Laura Medlen; her brother, Wesley Medlen; and her loving parents, Calvin and Ellen Medlen. 

 

Her memory will continue to be cherished by her surviving family: daughters Rhonda (Ben) Ross and Jenny (Matt) Baker, daughter-in-law Angela Meyer, and her treasured grandchildren—Heather Key, Bryan Ross, Krisitan Johnson, Brooke Schofield, Dalton (DJ) Meyer, Dylan Meyer, Shayla Meyer, Dominic Baker, and Hannah Baker. Her legacy also lives on through her great-grandchildren—Katie Pate, Kylie Johnson, Aria Schofield, Kenzie Schofield, Bodhi Ross, Maxx Ross, Holt Meyer, Dean Meyer, and Rosie Meyer.

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Fall Turkey Season

 

Missouri hunters harvest 1,633 birds during firearms portion of fall turkey season

Top harvest counties were Greene with 56 birds harvested, Laclede with 42, and Perry with 42.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters checked 1,633 turkeys during the firearms portion of Missouri’s fall turkey season, Oct. 1-31. Top harvest counties were Greene with 56 birds harvested, Laclede with 42, and Perry with 42.

For current fall firearms turkey harvest results by county, go online to MDC’s website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/

Hunters harvested 1,950 birds during the 2025 fall firearms turkey season. For more harvest results for past seasons, visit MDC online at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey/turkey-reports/turkey-harvest-summaries.

"Temperatures were well above normal across much of Missouri during the first two weekends of the fall firearms season, which likely accounts for some of the drop in harvest,” said MDC Turkey Biologist Nick Oakley. “We also had a very wet spring, which hurts nest success and poult survival, so there are fewer young birds on the landscape this fall.”

Fall archery turkey hunting continues through Nov. 13 and resumes Nov. 25 through Jan. 15, 2027.

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What's Up

 What’s Up

by LeRoy Cook

 

November 2, 2026

 

Suggested Banner: Whatever It Is, It’s Not Okay

 

Finally, we can fly at dawn without waiting interminably for DST sunrise. As of Sunday, we’re back on God’s Time, so there’s no flying after work unless you’re current for night flight. Don’t forget to check the airplane’s lights when preflighting, just in case you run late and have to land in the dark.

 

The out-of-towners observed on the Butler runway this week included a pair of Pipers, an Archer and a Cherokee 180, and Cirrus SR22. Les Gorden was in with his Cessna 340 twin and Mark Otter was down from Warrensburg in his Cessna 182. From the based fleet, Jim Ferguson flew his Cessna Skylane, Jeremie Platt exercised his Grumman Tiger, and Steve Koehn had the company Skyhawk up.

 

We were saddened to learn of the too-soon passing of David Jennings last week. It seems like only yesterday that he was a student pilot here at Butler, in 1979, before he went to the Air Force. I enjoyed giving him his first 10 hours of flight training, little knowing that he would go on to become Captain Jennings at American Airlines. Our profound sympathies go out to his family; rest easy, Captain David.

 

On the national scene, our U.S. Air Force is contacting out some its services, like air-to-air refueling, and a private firm has purchased one of the retired KC-10 tankers stored in the boneyard at Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona. Omega Aerial Refueling is refurbishing it and returning it to service along with its Boeing and Douglas tankers. The old boomers may as well be put back to work.

 

In another NIMBY brouhaha, a Colorado pilot has been commuting from his house to his office, using an electric-powered Pipistrel Velis airplane to take off from his Jefferson County property and leap over traffic in 16 minutes to a suburban airport. Now the County objects, citing zoning violations; he used to use a helicopter for his trips, but that was ruled illegal, so his near-silent electric plane has been substituted. I imagine if he floated in and out a balloon, somebody would still object.

 

The Nacogdoches, Texas, airport is proposing “fueling fees” to crack down on pilots packing their own gas to their hangar instead of using the airport’s fuel farm. The practice is legal, under FAA grant assurances, but the airport wants to charge a $500 yearly permit plus 20-cents per each gallon self-imported. Some Rotex-engine sportplanes need to burn unleaded auto gas, and low-compression Continental and Lycoming motors can run on 91-octane as well. I guess flying gas in after filling up elsewhere would still be okay...

 

In far-out flight, a recently-released photo shows China’s secret “space plane,” much like our retired Space Shuttle, operating in earth orbit. The picture was taken by a commercial satellite that does custom surveillance. It evidently is used to deploy satellites and other work, as a reusable alternative to one-way rockets, much like the USAF’s clandestine unmanned spacecraft. The layer of space in low-altitude orbit is rapidly filling up with various types of vehicles.

 

The question from last week’s column was about the 1935 twin-engine bombers developed by the Glenn L. Martin company (now Lockheed-Martin), the just-alike B-10 and B-12 that were soon replaced by Boeing and North American models. They were identical except for the engine type; the B-10 was Wright-powered and the B-12 used Pratt & Whitneys. For next week, what’s the difference between a fuel cell, fuel bay and fuel tank, all used to store fuel in an aircraft? You can send your answers to [email protected].

 

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What's Happening at the Bates County Museum this month

 

Bates County Museum & Historical Society

November Events Calendar Fall Sale at the Bates County Museum Dates & Time: Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7 (All Day) Details: Browse seasonal items, historical goods, books, and collectibles at the museum's annual fall sale. Guided Paranormal Investigation Date & Time: Saturday, November 7 at 8:00 PM Details: A late-night guided ghost hunt and investigation exploring the historical museum grounds and buildings. Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Theme: "The Black Friday Shopping Planning Murder (or I'd Kill for a Bargain)" Date & Time: Saturday, November 21 at 6:00 PM Details: An interactive dinner theater event inside Robertson Hall featuring an immersive holiday shopping mystery. Note: For ticket reservations, RSVP requirements, or specific details on Robertson Hall entry fees, reach out directly to the Bates County Historical Society & Museum office.

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Ladies NIght Out November 23rd

 Get Ready for Flannels & Frost: Our Annual Ladies Night Out!

 

Mark your calendars and grab your cozy winter gear! The Butler Chamber of Commerce is  thrilled to announce their  upcoming annual event, Flannels & Frost: Ladies Night Out.

 

Event Details

·        Event Name: Flannels & Frost: Ladies Night Out (Annual Event)

·        Date: Monday, November 23, 2026

·        Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

·        Dress Code / Vibe: Put on your favorite flannel shirt, jacket, or scarf and embrace the frosty holiday warmth!

 

Stay Tuned for More!

The Butler Chamber will be  putting the finishing touches on all the special activities, treats, and surprises they have planned for you. Full details are coming soon—so keep an eye on the Butler chamber website and social media channels so you don't miss a single update!

 

 That’s Ladies Night out…. Flannels and Frost Event Monday night November 23^rd.

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Now Hiring Custom Containers Butler

 

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Tax Time

 It’s Tax Time again the Deadline to avoid penalties will be December 31^st. Taxes are now payable. They were mailed out Friday ( October 30^th) . Take the time to spend a few minutes looking at your tax statement.  

 

A lot has changed on them this year, look at the amount of information on your tax statement , even the backside has changed.

 

If any information is incorrect on your bill, contact the Assessor’s Office to correct the information  before December 15th. The Bates The Bates County Collector Office can only take your payments, they can not change any information.

 

Reminder you MUST bring the bottom portion of your statement for payment. Like any other bill The Bates County Collector/Treasurer  need to know where to apply payment.

 

Taxes may be paid on the Bates County Collector/Treasurers Office website: www.batescountycollector.com

 

 Needed corrections must hit the Assessor’s office by December 15^th and tax deadline is December 31^st at 5 pm.

 

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What's Up LeRoy Cook

 What’s Up

by LeRoy Cook

 

November 2, 2026

 

Suggested Banner: Whatever It Is, It’s Not Okay

 

Finally, we can fly at dawn without waiting interminably for DST sunrise. As of Sunday, we’re back on God’s Time, so there’s no flying after work unless you’re current for night flight. Don’t forget to check the airplane’s lights when preflighting, just in case you run late and have to land in the dark.

 

The out-of-towners observed on the Butler runway this week included a pair of Pipers, an Archer and a Cherokee 180, and Cirrus SR22. Les Gorden was in with his Cessna 340 twin and Mark Otter was down from Warrensburg in his Cessna 182. From the based fleet, Jim Ferguson flew his Cessna Skylane, Jeremie Platt exercised his Grumman Tiger, and Steve Koehn had the company Skyhawk up.

 

We were saddened to learn of the too-soon passing of David Jennings last week. It seems like only yesterday that he was a student pilot here at Butler, in 1979, before he went to the Air Force. I enjoyed giving him his first 10 hours of flight training, little knowing that he would go on to become Captain Jennings at American Airlines. Our profound sympathies go out to his family; rest easy, Captain David.

 

On the national scene, our U.S. Air Force is contacting out some its services, like air-to-air refueling, and a private firm has purchased one of the retired KC-10 tankers stored in the boneyard at Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona. Omega Aerial Refueling is refurbishing it and returning it to service along with its Boeing and Douglas tankers. The old boomers may as well be put back to work.

 

In another NIMBY brouhaha, a Colorado pilot has been commuting from his house to his office, using an electric-powered Pipistrel Velis airplane to take off from his Jefferson County property and leap over traffic in 16 minutes to a suburban airport. Now the County objects, citing zoning violations; he used to use a helicopter for his trips, but that was ruled illegal, so his near-silent electric plane has been substituted. I imagine if he floated in and out a balloon, somebody would still object.

 

The Nacogdoches, Texas, airport is proposing “fueling fees” to crack down on pilots packing their own gas to their hangar instead of using the airport’s fuel farm. The practice is legal, under FAA grant assurances, but the airport wants to charge a $500 yearly permit plus 20-cents per each gallon self-imported. Some Rotex-engine sportplanes need to burn unleaded auto gas, and low-compression Continental and Lycoming motors can run on 91-octane as well. I guess flying gas in after filling up elsewhere would still be okay...

 

In far-out flight, a recently-released photo shows China’s secret “space plane,” much like our retired Space Shuttle, operating in earth orbit. The picture was taken by a commercial satellite that does custom surveillance. It evidently is used to deploy satellites and other work, as a reusable alternative to one-way rockets, much like the USAF’s clandestine unmanned spacecraft. The layer of space in low-altitude orbit is rapidly filling up with various types of vehicles.

 

The question from last week’s column was about the 1935 twin-engine bombers developed by the Glenn L. Martin company (now Lockheed-Martin), the just-alike B-10 and B-12 that were soon replaced by Boeing and North American models. They were identical except for the engine type; the B-10 was Wright-powered and the B-12 used Pratt & Whitneys. For next week, what’s the difference between a fuel cell, fuel bay and fuel tank, all used to store fuel in an aircraft? You can send your answers to [email protected].

 

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CDL Driver Needed

 Southside Lumber now hiring  a Class A CDL Driver  for their sawmill. Southside not only offers competitive wages based on experience, they offer benefits and paid vacation. Drivers are home every night. . Apply in person at Southside Lumber, 805 Rice Road in Butler. Working hours 8a-5p Monday through Friday. If you’re willing to work, if you’re looking for a stable job with a local, established company, apply in person at Southside Lumber 805 Rice Road in Butler.

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Field Position Open at Butler City Hall

 CITY OF BUTLER FIELD OPERATION MAINTENANCE POSITION AVAILABLE The City of Butler is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance position in the Public Works Departments for a Field Operation Maintenance Worker (Street and Water Distribution/Sewer Collection). We offer employers fully paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a complete retirement package by the MO LAGERS system. Successful candidates must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, or any equivalent combination of education and experience, and a valid driver’s license and/or be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of employment. Salary is dependent upon qualifications. Pre-employment and random post-employment drug testing are required. Applications are available at Butler City Hall, 22 West Ohio Street, Butler, Missouri 64730, or on our website at https://www.cityofbutlermo.com. The City of Butler is an equal opportunity employer. Position is open until it is filled.

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Missouri State Fair Scholarships

 

MSF Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Deadline January 15

The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2027. The application form can be found on the Fair’s website.

 

NEW THIS YEAR: Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be sent by email only to [email protected] by January 15, 2027. 

 

These scholarships are possible thanks to the gracious contributions of many individuals and companies supporting Youth in Agriculture. A total of 62 scholarships amounting to $119,750, were awarded in 2026.

 

The following scholarships will be awarded in 2027:

• one $5,000 S. Wayne Yokley Platinum Scholarship sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters,
• one $3,500 Sharon Topliff Scholarship sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters,
• one $2,500 supreme scholarship sponsored by Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners/Sydenstricker Genetics,
• four $2,500 supreme scholarships sponsored by the Missouri State Fair Foundation,
• numerous $2,000 supreme scholarships sponsored by Bell Trust,
• five $1,750 scholarships sponsored by MFA, Inc. Charitable Foundation
• and numerous $1,750 (plus) scholarships sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters.

Applicants must be high school seniors, active members of Missouri 4-H or FFA, and have participated at least once as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair. Selected students must enroll (fall and/or spring semester immediately following graduation from high school) in an accredited community college, college, university or technical school.

 

Missouri State Fair scholarships are funded through the generosity of Youth in Agriculture sponsors, hometown supporters and buyers of the livestock sold during the annual Sale of Champions. A portion of each animal’s sale price is allocated to the scholarship program. A complete list of sponsors and buyers are listed at www.mostatefair.com. 

 

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Stacy Horn, 56, Amoret, MO

 

Stacy Horn, 56 of Amoret, Missouri passed away October 25, 2026 at her home in Amoret.  A visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel (816-657-4400).  Memorial contributions may be made, in lieu of flowers to the Horn family c/o Mullinax Funeral Home.  Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. 

 

Stacy Rene Horn was born February 1, 1970 in Paola, Kansas, the daughter of Ronnie and Trudie Harris Davis.  Stacy grew up in the Butler, Missouri area and attended Butler High School until her Junior year.  After which she earned her GED and immediately went to work at a daycare in Louisburg, Kansas pursuing her passion and love for children.  Stacy eventually acquired her own daycare license in Kansas to begin her own daycare out of her home. 

Over the years she also worked at Price Chopper and Casey’s but ultimately ended up back in her true passion of caring for children at Prairie View School in LaCygne, Kansas.

 

In 1990 Stacy began dating and eventually marrying her best friend and soul mate, Bill Horn, with whom she spent the next 36 years of her life building a family full of laughter and memories.

 

Stacy was preceded in death by her father Ronnie Davis and maternal grandparents, Olen and Doris Harris.  She is survived by her loving husband Bill Horn of the home in Amoret, her children, Dallas Horn of Amoret, MO, Chyenne (Jordan) Pruett of Leawood, KS., Alexis Horn of LaCygne, KS., Brooklyn Horn of LaCygne, KS., her grandchildren, Arthur, Eleanor, and Otis Pruett, as well as Evelyn Wisdom.  She also leaves behind her mother Trudie Harris of Linn Valley, KS., three brothers, Ronnie (Chrissy) Davis, Randy Davis, and Richie Davis all of Linn Valley, KS., 14 nieces and nephews, along with many cousins, extended family members and friends.

 

Stacy lived well, laughed often, and loved deeply.  She will be greatly missed.

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