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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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 9TH:
Hotball:
1100.00
Blackout:
1850.00
King
of Diamonds will pay: 10,615.00
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.
Monday, November 2, 2026
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.
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].
-END-
What's Happening at the Bates County Museum this month
Bates County Museum & Historical Society |
November Events CalendarFall Sale at the Bates County Museum
Guided Paranormal Investigation
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
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. |
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 23rd.
Tax Time
It’s Tax Time again the Deadline to avoid penalties will be December 31st. Taxes are now payable. They were mailed out Friday ( October 30th) . 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 15th and tax deadline is
December 31st at 5 pm.
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].
Friday, October 30, 2026
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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.
Art Loeffler, 64, Amsterdam
Arthur Loeffler, 64 of Amsterdam, Missouri passed away October 27,
2026 at Carnegie Village Long Term Care & Rehab in Belton, Missouri.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 4, 2026
at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel (816-657-4400). Funeral services will
follow at 2:00 pm Wednesday, also at the funeral home. Burial will take
place, with military honors at West Point Cemetery, Amsterdam, Missouri.
Memorial contributions may be made, in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer
Society or the Disabled American Veterans. Messages of condolence may be
left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Art was born February 5, 1962, in St. Charles, MO. He was the son
of Charles Frederick Loeffler and Patricia Galbraith Loeffler
He joined the United States Marine Corp after his high school
graduation. Art proudly served his country for 6 years and received an
honorable discharge when he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. He was
married to Terri Louise (nee Stanton) Loeffler.
Art is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his
wife, Terri; his son, Anthony Loeffler; and 4 daughters, Christina Goodman,
Stacy Steward, Susan Curry, and Sharon Wallace. Art had 15 grandchildren and 1
great-grandchild. He is also survived by 5 siblings: Loraine Beasley, Barbara
Henry, Donna Cook, Kris Peerman, and Rob Peerman.
Art lived by the motto “improvise, overcome, and adapt. He will be
missed by all you knew him.
