Bates County News

Friday, January 31, 2025

2000 Ford Ranger from California (no rust) $5,900

 

2000 Ford Ranger



180k Miles $5,900

VIN: 1FTYR14V5YPA48844

Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: Automatic

Absolutely no rust!  In Missouri how you ask?  This truck has only had 2 owners and always been licensed and driven in California and Texas.   All the doors including the rear suicide doors open.  Everything works on this truck.  It has a clean and clear California title.   No check engine lights or any other lights on the dash.  Almost new tires all the way around.  

Come find out why we are the best place to buy a used vehicle in Butler, Missouri.
See more info and pictures and video of this vehicle  at our website:
https://www.forgetfuel.com

Affordable used cars and trucks for sale in Butler, MO

or visit us at

US Solutions Car Dealership

1161 NE County Road 63
Butler, MO
64730
(816)399-0073

Get a great deal in Butler, MO on your next used car or truck.

We are your 100% fee free car dealer in Butler, Missouri. Our competition in Butler charges a $580 dealer administrative fee, we charge $0 and no charge for temp tags too!





1998 Lexus ES300 sedan for sale $4,900

  

1998 Lexus ES300

US Solutions Car Dealership


259k Miles $4,900

VIN: JT8BF28G5W5041805

Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: Automatic

No check engine lights or any other lights on the dash.   Everything works great in this car.  2 owners and no accidents.  All the original books and 3 original keys.   It is in fantastic shape for the year and miles.  Within the past 6,000 miles the camshaft and crankshaft seals, water pump, timing belt and accessory belts have been replaced at the certified Lexus dealer. Just passed Missouri State Safety inspection today at an independent shop, ready for a new owner!
Come find out why we are a great place to buy a used vehicle in Butler, Missouri.
See more info and pictures and video of this vehicle  at our website:
https://www.forgetfuel.com

Affordable used cars and trucks for sale in Butler, MO

or visit us at
1161 NE County Road 63
Butler, MO
64730
(816)399-0073

Get a great deal in Butler, MO on your next used car or truck.

We are your 100% fee free car dealer in Butler, Missouri. Our competition in Butler charges a $580 dealer administrative fee, we charge $0 and no charge for temp tags too!




Quilt Show Butler Library

 The Butler Public Library will host an exhibition-only Quilt Show the week

Of March 1st through the 8th. Quilt lovers will be invited to display their

masterpieces in the Community Room of the Butler Public Library. The public

is invited to view these quilts between 9:30 and 5:30, March 1st through the 8th.

The Butler Library will have enough room to display up to 60 Quilts. The Show is

free to the public.

You must make your quilt reservations before the February 28th    

Deadline. Contact Melanie Vance to register your quilt or for more questions.

                     816-612-7838 that number again 816-612-7838. 




Super Smash Bros Tournament

 


Super Smash Bros Tournament

Saturday February 08, 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.

660-679-4384 

Free and open to all school age youth!
Nintendo Amiibo prizes for the top player!
You must register to attend, signup at our website:

Steiner's Restaurant & Bar Winner


Steiner’s Restaurant and Bar have another Red Envelope Winner. Jim and Carol Bartlett had a winning red envelope for the Cuisinart Knife Set. Just a reminder that this is the LAST week to redeem those red envelopes. There are some great prizes still yet to be redeemed. Bring in your red envelope to Sreiner’s and let the waitress open your envelope to see if you are a winner.



Ballard Lollipop-Grams

 

Ballard Future Teachers of America is sponsoring a Valentine Fund Raiser called Lollipop-Gram. For just a dollar a gram, you can tell someone how much they mean to you on Valentine’s Day. Each Lollipop-gram is just $1, and you can purchase as many as you want, The deadline to turn in money and forms is February 7th.  The fundraiser is twofold: you can help the Ballard FTA and also tell someone special how much they mean to you.



Thursday, January 30, 2025

Christopher "Smiley" James Embrey

Christopher(Smiley) James Embrey

January 17, 1970 — January 21, 2025

Christopher James Embrey, known by his friends and family as “Smiley,” was born on Saturday, January 17th, 1970, in Butler, Missouri, to Rebecca Louise (Hon) (Embrey) Heckadon and Sam Gene Embrey. After years of battling heart disease and congestive heart failure, Chris passed away at Lee Summitt Medical Center on January 21st, 2025.

Chris attended and graduated from Butler High School in 1988. After graduation in 1988, he joined the US Navy, studying communications and working as a machinist's mate. Chris was stationed on the USS Constellation ship, which was later decommissioned. Christopher achieved the rank of E-4 Petty Officer Third Class in the Navy. During his time in the Navy, Chris served his country and, in the process, visited different countries and many other places in the States. Upon finishing his active duty in 1992 and discharging from the Navy, Chris moved from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was stationed, back to Butler, Missouri, with his two children. Later, Chris moved to Rich Hill, Missouri, where his children attended and graduated from school.

Chris was a hard-working man who had worked many jobs throughout his life. He was known for being able to do a little bit of everything and “knowing enough to be dangerous.” Chris loved watching NASCAR and dirt track racing with his children and watching the Chiefs play. He also loved arrowhead hunting with his children and friends. Chris loved listening to many different rock music genres, and you could always catch him playing his music as loud as possible. He was also known for always having a smile on his face, no matter what. Chris bought a plot of land in 2019 and, from there, built his home from the ground up. He spent his remaining free time working on his house and working on the dream of rebuilding his Ford Ranchero.

Chris is survived by his beloved children, Heather Embrey (Sawyer Helm) of El Dorado Springs and Kevin Embrey (Erica Resz) of Nevada; many beloved grandchildren; Stepfather Jerry Heckadon of Appleton City; siblings Vickie Ross (Boone) of Rich Hill, Ginger Handy (Joe) of Rich Hill, Sammy Embrey of Rich Hill, Sandra Cole of Butler, Clint Grosshart (Brenda) of Adrian, and Michelle Embrey of Columbus, KS; his beloved dog Chopper and cat Sly; and many other family member along with many friends from all walks of his life.

Christopher is preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca (Hon) Heckadon, and his father, Sam Embrey. 






Bates County City Clerk’s Office Press Release

 

On January 29, 2025 the Bates County Commission signed an ordinance implementing the Senior Tax Credit.  The tax credit is for Bates County citizens who are 62 years of age or older when the credit is applied for.  Citizens must apply for the tax credit annually with the Bates County Clerk’s Office between the first Monday in February and the last Monday in April.  Applicants must submit a copy of their deed that shows them as the legal owner of the property, photo identification and proof of residency.  The application is also required to be notarized.  The Applicant’s primary residence must be in Bates County, Missouri.  The tax credit only applies to your residence, your home. It does not include any outbuildings or acreage.  The applicant must not owe any delinquent taxes.  Due to the Hancock Amendment the tax credit can only be applied to the Bates County tax levy.  Currently the Bates County tax levy is $0.2677 per $100 of assessed valuation.  All other tax levies are excluded from the credit.  The tax credit does not give any money back to the applicant.  It only freezes the valuation of your residence at the time you apply.

To pick up an application please come to the Bates County Clerk’s Office Monday through Friday during normal business hours.  If you would like the application emailed to you, please email the County Clerk at [email protected].



Changes in Exhibition at Fairs

 

An informational meeting concerning changes for exhibition will be held on Saturday, February 8th from 9-10:30am for those who wish to show livestock in local fairs in Missouri this summer. The meeting will be held at the Ag Expo, Mathewson Exhibit Center, 2503 W, 16th Street in Sedalia, MO. Dr. David Hertzog (State Veterinarian Office) will be the featured speaker.

Health papers will be required for large animal species at all fairs in Missouri this summer, including Henry County.



Rich Hill Students Bus Issues

 

Parents of Rich Hill Students, the school is down a bus driver for the foreseeable future. The school has a few people going through the training process, which takes several months, so at this time the Rich Hill School does not have a driver who can cover the route east of Interstate 49. They will continue to work on a solution, but until they secure a driver, parents east of 49 will need to arrange transportation for their children to and from school until further notice, and this will also affect Early Childhood. The Rich Hill School System is working on the problem, but the school has no solution at this time.



Butler NRTC Students

 


Butler Sophomore students and parents. There has been a change to the NRTC tour date. It will now be held on Friday, February 7th. All Butler sophomores will leave around 11:10a.m. by bus and will return approximately at 2:00p.m. The Butler cafeteria will provide a sack lunch prior to the tour.



Adrian’s Riley Essenpries Signs to Play Basketball at Cottey College

 

FM92 congratulates Adrian senior Riley Essenpries who has officially committed to continuing her basketball career at the collegiate level. Surrounded by family, teammates, and coaches, Essenpries signed her letter of intent to play for the Cottey College Comets in Nevada, Missouri.

The signing ceremony, held at Adrian High School, marked a significant milestone for Essenpries, who has been a key leader for the Blackhawks on and off the court. Essenpries’ commitment is a testament of hard work as she takes the next step in her basketball career. Riley is the daughter of Colby and Miranda Essenpries.




Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Boil Water Order for Bates County Rural Water District #7

 A boil order has been issued for all customers of Water District #7 from Wednesday, January 29, 2025, until further notice due to a water main break.



Lloyd, "Bud" Fly, 71 of Granby MO.


 Lloyd “Bud” Fly, 71 of Granby, Missouri passed away January 28, 2025 at the Sarcoxie Nursing Center. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Friday, January 31, 2025 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am Friday, also at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com


Lloyd “Bud” M. Fly was born October 5, 1953 in Warrensburg, Missouri to Floyd and Wanda Downing Fly. He graduated from Reeds Spring High School in 1971 and joined the US Army in 1973.

Lloyd worked most of his life as a truck driver, retiring after 35 years of working for Jack Cooper Transportation. Before retirement he accomplished over 3.5 million miles of accident-free driving.

When Bud was not out on the open road, he enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and supporting his grandchildren as they played sports.


Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, brother Floyd “Sonny” Fly, and sister Carmen Jean Fly. He survived by his spouse Ann Fly, daughter Christa Stokes and husband Jason, son Jeremy Fly and wife Jennifer, and by his grandchildren, Ty Stokes, Jozie Fly, and Jorja Fly.


Kagarice, Donna, "Meme", age 81, Butler

 Funeral services for Donna L. "Meme" Kagarice of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri (660-679-6555).  No Visitation.  Burial in Radford Cemetery in Spruce, Missouri.  Contributions to the Radford Cemetery Association.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com

Donna Louese “Meme” Kagarice, age 81 of Butler died Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare Center in St. Joseph, Missouri.  She was born April 11, 1943 to Donald Dean and Mary Louise Miller Snodgrass in Bates County, Missouri.

Donna is survived by a son,  Roy Kagarice and wife Cindy of Spruce, Missouri; two daughters, Carol Bright and husband Gene of Adrian, Missouri and Tina Oerke and husband Neale of Butler, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, Charity (Troy) Engelhardt, Cole (Tina) Kagarice, Jesse (Jayme) Kagarice, Lacie (Jeremy) Friesz, Shanie (Keith) Mitchell, Lane (Aimee) Oerke, Weston (Morgan) Oerke, Garrett (Serenity) Oerke, Kale Oerke and Lexie Ward; 14 great-grandchildren, Tanner, Lilly, Hayden, Harper, Abigail, Finley, Hanna, Sadie, Max, Olivia, EnsLea, Rustin, Tateyn, Paxtun and one due in September; a brother, Jim Snodgrass and wife Julie of Warsaw, Missouri; a sister, Norma Robinson of Pittsburg, Kansas; a son-in-law, Mike Ward of Nevada, Missouri; and a special friend, Lynn Light.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50+ years, Rob Roy Kagarice on September 13, 2011; and a daughter, Beverly Ann Ward.




Harrisonville Demo

 

ATTENTION City of Harrisonville: Beginning on Wednesday, January 29, crews will begin the demolition of the garage on the back of the old Harrisonville Police Station at 208 E Pearl Street.

Please avoid the area and do not attempt to go inside the fence.

While the garage in the back is being removed, the front will be preserved and restored by its new owner to benefit our historic square. Please be cautious and avoid the area.



Harrisonville Mini Clinic

 

There will be a Silver Sensation mini dancing clinic for 4year olds through the fifth grade on Tuesday, February 11th and Thursday, February 13th in the Harrisonville High School Cafeteria. A performance will be held on Friday, February 14th at the Harrisonville high school basketball game. The cost is $25 but will include 2 free tickets to the game. Return your form to the front office of your child’s school by February 7th in order to receive a t-shirt. Come out and support these kids on February 14th.



Cattlemen Award Ceremony

 

The Bates County Cattlemen’s Association recently held an award ceremony and would like to congratulate the 2024 award winners:

Cattleman of the Year - John Lindsay

Cattlewoman of the Year - Susie Hockett

Pioneer Cattleman of the Year - David Warfield, Sr.

These individuals have been a vital part of the association. Congratulations to the winners.



Paint the Town Red Butler

 


In honor of Butler’s Courtwarming, Butler’s student advisory committee and the Butler Alumni is asking all businesses to participate in ”Spirit Week” and participate in a contest called….painting the town red. Decorate your business in love with red, pink and white colors. The decorating will begin on February 9th and the judging February 13th. The winner will be announced on February 14th. Get your creative juices flowing and paint Butler red.



Volunteer's Needed

 Our small rural shelter runs primarily on volunteers, and we need more help. Most all of our money goes to the care of the homeless pets that we take in. We only have two full-time employees and a handful of part-time employees. We literally pretty much function with volunteers and with all of the donations that are received by our awesome supporters and some funds from the City of Clinton. Sadly, because of the high number of homeless pets we just don't have enough volunteers. People to socialize with them pets is so important. A walk, car ride or just hanging out in the playyard or cat room is vital to their well-being. We also have other things volunteers can do such as laundry, dishes, cleaning and more. If you can help an hour a week or even a couple hours a month please let us know. Call 660-885-7999 or stop by the shelter. You can also email [email protected]. 



Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Butler Courtwarming

 


Courtwarming will be held on Friday, February 14th in Butler. A week of festivities will lead up to Courtwawrming:

Tuesday – Show your love for comfort – wear PJ’s

Wednesday – Twin with someone you love – twin day

Thursday – Show what you love: dress your type

Friday – Will you be my valentine, Courtwarming = wear red / courtwarming shirts

The dance will begin at 10pm.


Mouse Races

 

The Bates County Fair will be holding Tail-Adega Nights Mouse Races on Saturday, March 1st from 5pm until midnight in the Bates County Fair Building. Doors open at 5pm and the races begin at 6pm. The cost is $30 per ticket, food and drinks will be provided but you must be 21 to enter. A band will be playing after the races. For more information contact Eric Sutton 9660-679-8041), Lee Taylor (660-227-1257) or Jarrod McBrayer (660-227-9574). Mark your calendar for March 1st for the Tail-Adega Night Mouse races.



2020 VW Jetta SEL 31k miles $18,900

  2020 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 31k Miles $18,900 Drivetrain: FWD Transmission: Automatic A recent trade in to our dealership, this VW ...