In today’s local news Dominick Smith the owner of Electric City Tattoo and Body Art in Butler is reaching out to the community of Butler to help endorse the following fundraiser for a former Butler resident in need. We thank Electric City Ink for promoting this endeavor.
Brandi Ortega Lopez, formerly Brandi
DuCharme, grew up in Butler, Missouri, where she attended
school, played volleyball, and even served as Boomer the Bear, the school
mascot! She made many friends throughout the community and may
be remembered by former classmates, coworkers, and neighbors.
During her years in Butler, Brandi worked at several local
businesses, including Sonic, Pizza Hut, and Medical Lodge.
She also spent time picking tomatoes for a local farmer along Highway
71.
Brandi's life took a difficult turn in ninth grade when her
father was involved in a serious car accident that left him in a coma for three
months. She made the decision to leave school to help care for him, eventually
helping him rebuild his strength and learn to walk again.
After marrying and moving away from Butler, Brandi
continued working hard, holding a job at a Kansas trash company and working as
a machinist at Grahamview and as a material handler. She later attended college
to study personal training.
Despite never completing high school, Brandi went on to
establish Marry Pottin's Supply LLC, dedicating herself to
helping people dealing with pain, depression, cancer, and other challenges
through cannabis education and CBD/THC products.
Her passion for agriculture and helping others led Brandi
to become a pioneer in Missouri's hemp industry. She reports being the first
person in Missouri to establish an indoor hemp-growing operation, as well as
the state's first female hemp farmer. Her involvement in the hemp industry
opened the door to further opportunities, including serving as a Missouri
chapter leader for the National Women in Agriculture Association.
She has also participated in podcasts with the USDA and founded a children's
gardening club in Archie, Missouri, called Marry Pottin's Misfits,
sharing her love of gardening and agriculture with the next generation.
Brandi a former Butler Resident is also the proud mother of
two children, Hannah, 22, and Dayne, 18.
Today, Brandi is battling Glioblastoma, an aggressive
form of brain cancer. On November 7, 2026, friends and
supporters are hosting Rockin' for Brandi: A Community Rockabilly Dinner
& Dance Fundraiser in Raymore, Missouri, to help with the
costs of the treatment options she is pursuing. This event will be held at The
Raymore Hall at 19100 South State Route J in Raymore.
Those hosting the fundraiser is hoping to reconnect with anyone in the Butler
community who remembers Brandi DuCharme — whether from
school, volleyball, her days as Boomer the Bear, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Medical
Lodge, working along Highway 71, or simply growing up together.
If you remember Brandi, they would love for you to reconnect and help spread the
word!
Thank you Dominick Smith at Electric
City Ink for supporting the advertising and local news releases on behalf of
Brandi . look for a Tattoo donation on the auction block during the dinner and
dance.
For Event Tickets search: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rockinforbrandi/2417703
To place Donations see : http://spot.fund/63dq5nvsc
These links may be found on the 921news now Facebook page.
Bates County COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION IS NOW ACCEPTING ORDERS FOR MEMORY TREE ORNAMENTS
The Bates County Community Health Foundation
(BCCHF) is pleased to announce that orders are being accepted for our
annual Memory Tree Ornaments now through Dec. 4, 2026.
The Memory Tree provides a
special way to honor or remember loved ones during the Christmas season while
supporting a meaningful cause in our community. All proceeds will support the
BCCHF Scholarship Program. These scholarships, which BCCHF has been providing
since 2007, are awarded to individuals who are pursuing a career in healthcare,
and plan to return and serve the healthcare needs of Bates County residents.
Your support helps cultivate the next generation of healthcare professionals
and strengthens the future of healthcare in our community.
Personalized ornaments may
be purchased with a donation of $15 for one ornament or $25 for two. Due to space limitations, only one
name may be included on each ornament.
Donations may be made by
check (BCCHF, PO Box 370, Butler, MO 64730) or through the Venmo app
(@BatesCoCHF). Simply submit your Name, Address, Phone and the Name of your
loved one with your payment.
Thank you for supporting the Bates County Community
Health Foundation and helping invest in the future of healthcare in Bates
County. Your generosity makes a lasting difference
A BEAUTIFUL DAY AT THE PAPINVILLE PICNIC
It was a
great day at the Papinville picnic.
There was a
lot of good food, great auctions, games, contests, wagon rides, music and the
children enjoying the big inflatable slide.
The
association put on a great event and they all worked hard to make the event
successful. The following people helped to make this years event the biggest
one yet. Angela Stangel, Alisa Swarnes, Trent and Janet Nelson, Lori Stewart
and Kevin Colborn, John and Phyllis Stewart, Elvin and Brenda Henley, Bob and
Lorrie Swarnes, Roc and Zack Marquardt, Dave and April Stewart, John and Connie
Coffman, Jeff Watts, Beverly Sullins, Kathy Heuser, Arthur Stewart, Carrie
Klinksick, Jeff Miller ( for the wagon rides), music entertainment by Kent
Paige, face painting by Meghann Case and
for all the helpers who helped with games and serving food. A thank you to the
pie contest judges Sandy Hendren, Barrett Case and Kim Jacobs and to Tom
Altinburg for the Papinville Bridge painting that was auctioned. Roc Marquardt
was the high bidder. Thanks goes to Phyllis Stewart for the quilt (Winner
Christy Jones) and for the history stories in Mid America and Butler Radio
Station. Papinville thank the business
people and individuals that donated items for the silent auction and live
auction. There were 130 items in the
silent auction to bid on. Thanks to the bakers who baked pies for the pie
auction, cakes for the cake walk and dinner table. We appreciated the donations
you gave for the dinner.
If you
enjoyed the Papinville Picnic tell someone from the organization. We hope you
will come back next year. The following are the results from the contests:
Coloring
contest; 2-5 years : 1st place Sam Salazar, 2nd place
Keleigh Sales: 6-10 years : 1st
place Gracelea Swarnes, 2nd place Liam Greer: 11-15 years : 1st place Baelynn
Hay, 2nd place Guage Fisher
Pie contest:
Juniors 15 and younger: 1st
place Gracelea Swarnes(Strawberry and Rhubarb): 2nd place Clayanna
Johnson (Pineapple)
Adults 16
and older: 1st Place Alisa Swarnes (Cinnamon roll apple): 2nd
place Montana Stangel (Apple)
A honor
ceremony was held to honor the only surviving board member ( Bob Swarnes), who got the Papinville Historical
and Cemetery Association started in 1989. The other board members honored were Paul and Jerry Stangle family, Harold
and Shorty Klinksick family and Ron
Gilkey Sr. family.
Until next
year have a wonderful year and thank you for your support helping to keep the
history of this community alive. Submitted by Phyllis
Stewart
From the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory . . . Donna Kauffman, age 81 of Butler died Sunday, October 11 at the Bates County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, October 15 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Visitation from 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 14 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Double Branch Cemetery. Contributions to the Double Branch Cemetery. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com Donna is survived by four children, Carmen Behringer and husband Mike of Butler, Kermit Kauffman and wife Angie of Butler, Kristy Revis and husband Russ of Bates City and Curtis Kauffman of Butler; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, Harlan Hess and wife Carol of Pittsburgh, Kansas. That’s Donna Kauffman with funeral services 10 a.m. Thursday, October 15 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.
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: October 19th
Hotball:
650.00
Blackout:
1550.00
King
of Diamonds will pay: 9510.00
Everyone is invited to the Drexel Memorial VFW Post 4347 Annual Fish Fry.
The Fry will be held on Saturday October 17th
. Serving starts at 5 pm.
The Drexel VFW Building is located at 114 South First
Street in Drexel.
It’s a free will donation and everyone is invited ! Free
will donations will be appreciated.
That’s the annual Drexel Memorial VFW Post 4347 Fish
Fry Saturday October 17th .
Worx26 is proud to host an exhibit of works by Robert Klausing at 26 North Delaware in the heart of Butler. The exhibition will run from Friday, October 9th through Sunday, October 25th . The exhibit will be open on Fridays from 4pm until 7pm, Saturdays 10am until 7pm and Sundays from noon until 4pm. There will be a reception Friday, October 16 from 4pm until 7pm, and there will be live music during Hucksters Day on Saturday October 17. Follow Worx26 on Facebook at workx26 .
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Fall is here, and it's time to find that perfect
pumpkin! Load up the family and head to the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch,
10 miles west of Adrian on Highway 18. Just watch for the signs! Choose your own pumpkin, whether it's a small one for
just $4 or a large one for $5. Perfect for carving a jack-o'-lantern,
decorating your home, or making something delicious in the kitchen! No games, no frills, just good old-fashioned country
fun for the whole family! Family owned and operated by Welliver Farms of
Adrian. Open Saturdays from 10 to 5 and Sundays from 1 to 5. For questions, call Kathy at 816-590-2047. U-Pick Pumpkin Patch… make this fall a little more memorable!  |
From the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory . . . Ellen Beahan, age 54 of Butler died Tuesday,
September 22 at the Butler Center.
Ellen’s wishes were to be cremated and remembered with fond memories. There are no public services
planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Online
condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com
Ellen was well loved and will be missed by many family and friends.
That’s Ellen Beahan with no public services at this time. Arrangements under the direction of the
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel
Bates County Memorial Hospital Names Forest Davenport, October Employee of the Month
Bates County Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize Forest
Davenport as the October Employee of the Month in honor of his outstanding work
ethic, positive attitude and dedication to BCMH.
Forest is a member of the BCMH Housekeeping Department and
has been a valued employee for more than 10 years. His hard work and commitment
help keep BCMH clean, comfortable and welcoming for patients, visitors and
employees. Through his attention to his
work and willingness to help wherever needed, Forest plays an important role in
creating a positive environment for everyone who walks through the doors of
BCMH.
“Forest is very hardworking and always willing to help,” a
nominating coworker stated. “He consistently goes above and beyond to keep BCMH
clean, comfortable and welcoming. Forest always has a positive attitude, never
complains and is great to work around.”
Forest’s kindness, dependability and pride in his work make
him a valued member of the BCMH team. While much of his work takes place behind
the scenes, Forest’s dedication makes a difference every day and is felt
throughout the hospital.
Stay connected with your local hospital! Visit https://bcmhospital.com/news/
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