Enjoy Monday Night Bingo weekly from the Optimist Building in Adrian. The doors open at 5pm with food and concession selections from the kitchen.
Bingo
starts promptly at 7pm, so grab your friends and family 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
week’s jackpots for Monday night: 08-17-2026
Hot
ball: 1250.00
Blackout:
750.00
King
of Diamonds will pay: 7313.00
Shirley Ruth (Zumbrunnen) Fischer, 87, of
Appleton City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026.
Shirley was born February 17,
1939, near Prairie City, Bates County, Missouri, to Christian and Sophia (Lee)
Zumbrunnen. She was baptized on March 12, 1939, and confirmed on October 14,
1951, at Evangelical and Reformed Church in Prairie City, Missouri. Her
confirmation Bible verse was Acts 4:12: “Neither is there salvation in any
other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we
must be saved.” Her faith in her Lord and Savior remained a central part of her
life.
After graduating from Rich
Hill high school in 1957, Shirley worked at Great Lakes Pipe Line in Kansas
City and Security Bank in Rich Hill.
On August 16, 1959, Shirley
married Earl James Fischer at Zion Lutheran Church in Prairie City, Missouri.
Together they built a loving home and raised their family. Shirley was a
devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cared for her family and served her
church and community.
Shirley was a wonderful cook;
her family was especially fond of her crescent rolls. Summers were spent
gardening, canning, and helping her children prepare for the fair. She
generously shared her time and talents as a 4-H project, club, and community
leader.
Shirley’s faith and love for
her Savior were evident throughout her life as she faithfully used the gifts
God had given her to serve and bless others. She served as church pianist and
organist for over forty years. She was an active member and officer of Zion
Ladies Aid and willingly gave her time and talents to support the church and
christian dayschool in many ways.
Shirley’s greatest joy was
her family. She especially cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
and was always willing to babysit as long as she was able. Her home was a place
of faith, love, good food, laughter, and hospitality. She treasured the time
spent with her family and created many memories that will remain with them.
After her children were out
of school, Shirley worked as a receptionist and bookkeeper at Dr. Lanyon’s
dental office in Butler. Shirley and Earl also enjoyed traveling together and
took many trips after retirement.
Shirley was preceded in death
by her parents, Christian and Sophia (Lee) Zumbrunnen; her brother, Gerald
Zumbrunnen and two brothers who died in infancy; her parents-in-law, Alfred and
Elsie Fischer; her brother- and sister-in-law, Hubert and Liz Fischer; and her
great-granddaughter, Avery O’Farrell.
Shirley is survived by her
loving husband of 67 years, Earl Fischer, of the home; her children, Denise
(Gary) O’Farrell, Jeffrey (Sheila) Fischer, Debbie (Ricky) Boin, and Jerrell
(Jill) Fischer;
her grandchildren, Adam (Jamie) O’Farrell, Kevin (Kristin) O’Farrell, April
(Don) Schartman, Krista (Chadd) Greenlee, Brandon (Kelly) Fischer, Michael
(Katie) Boin, Megan (Robert) Chester, Taylor (Kellen) Lippold, and James (Gwen)
Fischer; and her great-grandchildren, Reagan, Rylee, Liam, Hayden, Owen, and
Colin O’Farrell; Shane Brown; Noah Schartman; Brody, Jackson, and Carys
Greenlee; Beau and Grace Fischer; Beckham and Declan Boin; and Caden and Kylie
Chester. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Martie Zumbrunnen, and a
host of nieces and nephews.
Shirley will always be deeply
loved by her family and friends. Her quiet faith, generous heart, loving care,
and devotion to her family and church touched countless lives. She will be
greatly missed, but her memory will be cherished by all who were blessed to
know her.
Shirley Ruth Fischer
February
17, 1939 – August 8, 2026
Age: 87 Years, 5 Months, 22 Days
SERVICE
Zion
Lutheran Church
Prairie
City, Missouri
Wednesday,
August 12, 2026
10:00
a.m.
VISITATION
Zion
Lutheran - Parish Hall
Prairie
City, Missouri
Wednesday,
August 12, 2026
9:00
a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
OFFICIANT
Pastor
Jeffrey Kyler
INTERMENT
Zion
Lutheran Cemetery
Prairie
City, Missouri
MEMORIAL
Zion Lutheran Church
Web site
location: www.hillandson.net
Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City,
Missouri
What's Up by LeRoy Cook August 10, 2026
Suggested Banner: Out With The Old, In With The New
Now that we’ve settled into the second week of August,
cooler temperatures have begun to alternate with the 100-degree heat, so some
flying took place on the nicer mornings. Now it’s the fog season, when taking
off at dawn runs the risk of running into ground fog forming as the sun comes
up. Keep an eye on the spread between temperature and dew point; if it’s less
than three degrees, it might fog in.
Of the few aircraft seen going in and out last week, we saw
a nicely-restored Beech T-34 Navy Trainer from the 1950s on the ramp. Jacob
Moser was up from Nevada in his Citabria 7ECA and Tom Bowles flew down from
Kansas City in his Cessna Turbo Skylane RG. A couple of Piper Archer trainers
were in as well.
When it comes to retiring aging Air Force airplanes, it
appears that the T-1A Jayhawk is next on the list. Back in 1993, the USAF
bought a bunch of Beechjet 400’s from Beech Aircraft, once known as the
Mitsubishi 300 before Beech bought the type. They were used to train
bombardiers and navigators out of Vance AFB in Oklahoma. Now they are going to
use ground-mounted flight simulators to do the job of the Jayhawk jets, which
I’m sure will be eminently satisfactory.
Also going away at the end of last month was the Navy’s last
C-2A Greyhound ship-to-shore airplane, in service since 1966 shuttling cargo
and people back and forth to aircraft carriers. The Grumman C-2A turboprop took
over the job of the Grumman Tracker piston-engine COD (carrier onboard
delivery) airplane. Now the COD mission will fall to the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor
aircraft, with a checkered safety record and no ability to be stored on a
hangar deck.
Are you ready to invest in a four-seat electric airplane?
A Colorado oufit called Cosmic Aerospace is now taking $2500 deposits for its
proposed Cosmic One, which is supposed to fly in 2028 and start deliveries in
2029. Powered by six “electric propulsors” (whatever that is), it’ll fly at 250
knots, have two hours of endurance and can be recharged in 30 minutes. Step
right up, folks, they’re gonna be selling fast…
Last Monday, United Aircraft in Russia flew its Yakovlev
MC-21-310 airliner for the first time, an attempt to produce an all-domestic
737-size airplane to avoid the parts and support problems with the Ukraine War
sanctions imposed on Western equipment. Based on an earlier Yak design, the new
plane has all-Russian engines, landing gear, avionics and other systems. An
initial batch of 18 units is being produced for certification.
Also making an first appearance on Friday was the first
new U.K.-produced Britten-Norman BN-2B Islander utility plane, a design dating
from 1965 as a small-route 10-seat airliner with fixed landing gear and 250-hp
piston engines. Built on the Isle of Wight off the English coast, the first of
the rejuvenated Islanders is going to the Falkland Islands air service.
In last week’s column, we wanted to know where Lockheed
Aircraft Co.’s famous “Skunk Works” secret division got its name. Reader Rodney
Rom figured it was from a smelly plastics plant next door to Lockheed’s
special-projects division, which was where the P-80 Shooting Star jet fighter
was built during WW-2. For next week’s brain-teaser, tell us what kept the
Browning .50-caliber machine guns in wartime bomber and fighter planes from
overheating during extending firing, at 6600 rounds per minute. You can send
your answers to [email protected].
On August 6, 2026, 34-year-old Patrick Gains of Butler, Missouri was arrested in connection with an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation conducted by the Bates County Sheriff's Office Detectives, who are assigned to the Western Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (WMICAC). Gains has been charged with four felony counts of Possession of Child Pornography (possessing more than 20 images or one video/film) and is currently in custody on a $500,000.00 cash-only bond.
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Happy Anniversary Derailed Commodity of Butler Celebrate 59
years with Derailed Commodity of Butler during their Anniversary Sale, happening August
1st through September 30th! Save 10% on vinyl plank, carpet, and sheet vinyl
flooring. Save 15% on all in-stock furniture and wall art. Plus, save 25% on
all area rugs to complete your space! Stop by Derailed Commodity open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check out this sale and more on
the Derailed Commodity Facebook Page. 
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The 92.1 Country listening audience has been experiencing extreme fluctuation in the sound of our broadcast from airing the Brownfield programs and top of the hour World News, and then making the transition back to music and commercials. Temporary adjustments have been made but we are not back to 100 percent normal range. New Equipment has been ordered to repair the problem. Be patient with us as we wait for our engineer and the new equipment. 92.1 KMOE Radio Station.
Election results from the St. Clair Co Clerk:
Republican: State Auditor: Fitzpatrick 657 Wistrand 354 US Rep: Alford 1578 Shelton 420 Vera 109 State Rep #28: Kalberloh 2025
State Senator #4: Alexander 1114 Pollitt 676 Lentz 377 Associate Court Judge: Baker 1966 County Clerk: Fletcher 1868
Collector: Guffey 2072 Treasurer: Freeman 954 Kneller 1162 Clerk of Circuit Court: Harper 1163 Roth 1040 Recorder: Jackson 1974
Presiding Commissioner: Byrne 274 Meredith 595 Mallicoat 268 Stoddard 447 Bryant 68 Gardner 553 Prosecuting Atty: Dysart 1965
Democratic: Auditor: Wilson 190 Upchurch 111 US Rep: Herrera 64 Russell 33 Gray 36 Rick 4 Cass 66 Rogers 58 Miller 49
US Rep #126: Perry 301 State Senator #28: McCaffree 294 Libertarian: Auditor: Coffell 12 US Rep: Holbrook 12
Amendment #1: yes 2019 no 657 Amendment #2: yes 2003 no 639 Amendment #4: yes 641 no 2063 Amendment #5: yes 426 no 2279
The Depot Taco Salad Lunch will be Wednesday, August 12, 2026 serving 11:00-1:00. The taco salad with toppings, drinks and a variety of homemade cakes all for $10, will be served at the historic MKT Railroad Depot. You may dine in or carry out. All proceeds are used by the Appleton City Museum for the maintenance of the Depot, Historic WH Appleton Library, Moore School and Museum. Please join them as Appleton City Landmarks Restoration continues to celebrate its 40 year anniversary this year.
Growing in Grace Community Center will have a back to school bash 1:00-3:00 p.m. August 8. They will have a taco bar, soft -serve ice cream and cookies, clothing giveaway, and Heather Smith will be giving haircuts from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at The Red Door. All clothing and haircuts will be free to the kids. Taco bar is free will donation to help with cost. If anyone has any clothing donations or just want to help with cost of haircuts or school supplies, please let them know by text 660 492 3425.
The monthly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God will be 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8. All the men of the community are invited to join them for a time of great food and fellowship. Rodney Leiber will have a short devotional.
The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, August 9 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Treat your family to a hot breakfast you don’t have to cook or clean up. A free will donation will be greatly appreciated
The Museum will be open this Saturday, August 8, 1:30-4:30 and there will be a demonstration on an old treadle sewing machine as Kenna Bartz sews quilt blocks. The "Forty Quilts for Forty Years" of the Museum Anniversary runs through August 28 at 503 N Maple, Appleton City, MO.
The AC Public Library has some fun upcoming events for adults and kids. August 10 at 11:00 p.m., they have a special story hour for kids learning about germs and the importance of hand washing with the St. Clair County Health Department. Perfect for right before school starts. August 12, at 4:30-6:30 for Adult's Craft Night, they will be painting your very own barn quilts. Stop by the library to sign up. August 17 at 11:00, they will be hosting a story hour and back to school bash with free school supplies through the Center of Human Services and other fun activities for the kids. Stop by for information about our Adult's Book Club and their book for September, The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood.
Do you remember the Dari-Burg and Evonne Reed in her waitress uniform? If you have a picture of her and/or Ernest Reed that the AC Museum could copy, please contact Linda Lampkin at [email protected]
The AC Fall City Wide Garage Sale dates have been set for September 25 & 26. Permit details will be posted at a later date.
“The Little Apple” was started by the A. C. Economic Development as way of informing residents of news and events sponsored by area businesses and organizations. Items of a clearly personal nature, such as birthdays, anniversaries, awards (not group sponsored), personal sales and the like are not accepted for publication. Items may be edited for accuracy, grammar or space restrictions. Please email articles for “The Little Apple” to [email protected] by Tuesday evenings or bring them to Dr. Payton’s office to be included in that week’s edition. To receive "The Little Apple" free by e-mail, or to be removed from the email list, send your e-mail address to [email protected] If you have changed your email address, please send the current address, so the list can be updated.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for August. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Wednesday, August 5 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday, August 6 - OB/Gyn- Dr. Kallberg, Friday, August 7 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Tuesday, August 11 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Wednesday, August 12- Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Thursday, August 13- Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Friday August 14 –Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Wednesday, August 19 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday, August 20 –Podiatry: Dr. Pace, Friday, August 21 – Orthopedics- Laura Noble, FNP, Tuesday, August 25 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Wednesday, August 26 - Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Wednesday, August 26 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Thursday, August 27 - Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib, Friday, August 28– Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Aug 8 Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God 7:00 a.m.
Aug 8 Sewing/quilt making demonstration at the AC Museum 1:30-4:30
Aug 8 Growing In Grace Back to School Bash 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Aug 9 Pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Aug 12 Depot Taco Salad Lunch serving 11:00-1:00
On Monday, August 3, 2026, at approximately 3:41 p.m., officers with the Nevada Police Department responded to the area of Maple Street and Cedar Street following reports of a subject discharging a firearm multiple times in a residential neighborhood.
Joyce Keith, 90 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at her home in Rich Hill. Cremation, with private family services to be held. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Joyce Lavern Rogers
Keith was born March 9, 1936 in Current View, Missouri, the daughter of Roy and
Ruby Maxine Stone Rogers. She grew up and attended Current View schools
graduating in 1954. She lived in St. Peters, MO. for 50 years where she
raised her two daughters, Mona and Kathy before moving to Rich Hill, MO where
she had resided for 15 years. Most of her life Joyce worked various jobs
including a lot times work in factories.
Joyce was preceded in
death by her parents. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Keith of
Rich Hill, MO., and Mona Keith of Hawk Point, MO.
Aviators avoided the scorching heat most of last week, preferring to have the plane back in the hangar by noon, when the ground temp topped 100 F. We found 80-degreea flight at 4000 feet on Monday, but we couldn’t stay there because it was a training sortie and landing circuits were on the agenda. The welcome cooling over the weekend bode well for August flying.
Among the transient travelers were a nicely-restored 1947
Globe Swift, a Cessna Skylane and a Piper Archer.. Locally, the Koehn Skyhawk
was out and I flew in a Cessna 182.
ere was some flying done last week, by getting out early.
From the local hangars, Jim Ferguson had his Cessna Skylane up, Jeremie Platt
flew his Grumman Tiger, Randy Miller exercised the club Skyhawk and Jon
Laughlin came through with his Piper Cherokee 180C. The BCS AirTractor was out
doing spraying early and late, and Chris Hall brought his Beech King Air E90
home from the shop.
We received word over the weekend of the passing of
long-time pilot and Merwin resident Leslie “Buster” Chambers. I was proud to
call Buster one of my pilot graduates, although he was mostly taught to fly by
WW-II instructor Bob Leuthart. He’s now gone on to fly higher than ever. We’ll
miss him here but hope to see him later on. At ease, Colonel Chambers.
Now that the FAA released the final guidelines for new
aircraft certification under the MOSAIC rules, permitted in a new FAR Part 22,
the first such airplanes are being delivered. The first one was turned over to
its new owner at Oshkosh last week, a Van’s RV-12is that’s being put to work at
a Tennessee flight school. Once known as light sport certification, MOSAIC
replaces the LSA with no weight limitations, only stall speed limits. To move
from Experimental to Part 22 certification, the RV-12 had to incorporate
turnover structure, a canopy breaker and a standby alternator.
There continues to be confusion about the Sport Pilot
rules, compared to Light Sport Aircraft certification, now replaced by MOSAIC.
First, the pilot rules: There is a Sport Pilot license, that can be earned with
lighter training requirements and no need for an FAA medical certificate. It
allows the holder to fly aircraft meeting MOSAIC standards, including those
already flying under earlier certifications. However, if a pilot already holds
a higher grade of license (Private Pilot or higher), he or she can operate such
aircraft as a Sport Pilot, under sport-pilot restrictions.
Now, the aircraft rules: What used to be Light Sport
Airplanes, with a gross weight of 1320 pounds (600 kilograms) or less, are now
covered by MOSAIC certification standards, set by ASTM consensus instead of FAA
supervision. MOSAIC has no weight restriction, just low stall speed standards,
and older aircraft certified under FAA Part 23 rules can also be flown by Sport
Pilots or higher pilot certifications, as long as Sport Pilot restrictions are
followed, such as one passenger only, with no more than four seats. But if you
want to build and sell a new aircraft, you now have the choice of certifying it
under Part 23 or the less-rigorous MOSAIC standards.
Companies from the third-world cheap-labor countries are
salivating over the chance to make plastic planes powered by non-traditional
engines, certified under MOSAIC, which they can sell to the gold-mine U.S.
market. Problem is, by the time they get them equipped like American buyers
want, the price climbs to $250,000 or more, so the envisioned sales aren’t
there. We’d rather fix up good old used planes for less money.
From last week’s column, our question was “What’s the
Republic/Fairchild A-10 attack plane’s official name?” As Dennis Jacobs knew,
the old Warthog is officially the Thunderbolt II, named from Republic’s P-47
Thunderbolt fighter. For next week, what airline did Howard Hughes fly for in
1932? You can send your answers to
[email protected].
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What makes the Health Center so special is how deeply they care about our kids and families beyond clinic walls. They work year-round to keep our community safe, equipped, and supported through fantastic local programs:
🚗 Child Passenger Safety & Car Seat Classes: Certified technicians guide expectant moms and parents through proper car seat installation—providing free convertible seats and boosters to help keep our smallest neighbors safe on every drive.
🚲 Bike Safety & Helmets: Distributing helmets through local events to keep kids active and protected.
🎒 Back-to-School Support & Safe Sitter Training: Helping young students get ready for the school year and empowering youth ages 11–13 with essential babysitting, safety, and first-aid skills.
👶 WIC & Family Support: Nutrition guidance, health screenings, and healthy food support for growing families.
💉 Immunizations & Vaccines: Walk-in childhood and adult vaccinations keeping our community protected year-round.
🩺 Lab Screenings & Health Education: Accessible health monitoring and wellness guidance tailored for local groups and organizations.
📜 Vital Records: Quick, helpful assistance securing birth and death certificates.
Location: 501 N. Orange St., Butler, MO
Phone: (660) 679-6108
Website: batescountyhealthcenter.org
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
(Extended Hours: Open until 7:00 PM on the first Thursday of every month!)
Thank you to Administrator Missy Lancaster and the entire dedicated team at Bates County Health Center for over 50 years of keeping Bates County healthy, safe, and strong!
Show Us Bates County Photo Contest
Celebrating the Beauty of Bates County Through Photography
Bates County Memorial Hospital invites community members of
all ages to help celebrate the beauty of Bates County through photography.
The Show Us Bates County Community Photo Contest will accept
photo submissions from August 1 through August 31, 2026. Whether you're a
student using a smartphone or a hobby photographer with a DSLR, we invite you
to share your view of Bates County. Show us the landscapes, nature, and unique
places that make our community special.
More than a photo contest, this project is an opportunity to
celebrate the place we call home. Award-winning and selected photographs may
become part of a lasting community collection displayed throughout Bates County
Memorial Hospital and its clinics, helping create a welcoming environment for
patients, visitors, and staff while showcasing the beauty of Bates County.
The contest is open to photographers of all ages and
experience levels, and students are especially encouraged to participate.
Whether you photograph with a smartphone, mirrorless camera, or DSLR, we
welcome every perspective and every experience level.
Bates County Community Health Foundation Announces 2026-2027 Scholarship Recipients
Bates County Community Health Foundation (BCCHF) received an
abundance of qualified applicants this year.
We are pleased to announce that the recipients of the 2026-2027
scholarships are Michale Ashberger, Valerie Craft, Emma McIntire, Mackenzie
Shipley, Megan Switzer, and Piper Wiley.
The BCCHF scholarship is $1,000 ($500 per semester) and is awarded based
on criteria established by BCCHF for Bates County residents pursuing a career
in the healthcare field.
Michale Ashberger attends the Research College of Nursing in
Kansas City, MO where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Valerie Craft attends Research College of Nursing in Kansas
City, MO where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Emma McIntire will be attending Drury University in
Springfield, MO where she is pursuing a Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies degree.
Mackenzie Shipley works at Bates County Memorial Hospital
attends Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO where she is pursuing her
Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.
Megan Switzer works at Bates County Memorial Hospital and is
attending Pittsburg State University Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing
where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Piper Wiley attends the University of Missouri in Columbia,
MO where she is pursuing a degree in the Occupational Therapy
Assistant-Baccalaureate program.
On Tuesday, July 28th, 2026, Butler Police Officers received information that a registered sex offender had used Wal-mart’s address, 400 S. Fran, to fictitiously register. A short investigation verified that Larry Eyer, age 59, had indeed utilized Wal-mart’s address to register as a sex offender.
Eyer was
located and arrested a short time later and placed on 24 hour hold for failing
to register as a sex offender. A warrant
was applied for and subsequently issued for Eyer’s arrest, with a bond of
$4,500 cash or surety. Eyer currently
remains in custody.
Enjoy Monday Night Bingo weekly from the Optimist Building in Adrian. The doors open at 5pm with food and concession selections from the ki...
