Vernon County Sheriff's Office New Partnership

Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies and staff with the Vernon County Ambulance District work together often. 

"They get called to a scene and they're not sure if it's secure, so they want us to get there first. There's a lot of times that they're already on scene when we get there and we're just trying to assist them anyway we can," said Jason Mosher, Vernon County Sheriff. 

Now, Sheriff Jason Mosher and Ambulance District Director James McKenzie are looking at ways to strengthen cooperation between their two agencies. 

"They are going to put some of their EMT's on our S.W.A.T. team as medics, so they'll actually deploy with us. We'll have somebody right there on the scene to give assistance if somebody is injured," said Sheriff Mosher. 

EMT's will also train both road deputies and jail staff in first aid and CPR. 

"A lot of them had training in the academy, but that may have been years ago and they haven't done anything since then," said Sheriff Mosher. 

McKenzie hopes by working with the deputies his staff can better learn situational awareness. 

"What they're getting into. They can also just apply that back to regular EMS calls, going into hostile environments," said James McKenzie, Vernon County Ambulance District. 

Both say it benefits the community to be able to pull their resources together. 

"Being in a rural community, we don't have the luxuries like larger cities do. Having a lot of assets, having a lot of people from the sheriff's department, a lot of EMS personnel, or fire personnel, so you really have to work together," said McKenzie. 

The sheriff says the next time their S.W.A.T. team needs to be deployed, a medic will come with them. Road deputies and jail staff will receive training in CPR and first aid throughout the summer.




Courtesy of Vernon County Sheriffs Facebook Page

Fire in Rich Hill

Bates County Sheriff along with Rich Hill Fire Department is on scene of a fire in the area of Spruce and Pine Streets in Rich Hill. The fire on the Railroad Tracks and is unkown of what is on fire. Please use caution when traveling in this area.

Photos From Adrian Firework Show

Photos From D&D Fireworks Show Last Night

Weather Update: Cooler Weather Continues Today

Happy Sunday! A cooler air mass will remain over the area today with afternoon high temperatures ranging from the mid 70s to around 80 degrees. Widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will be possible, especially during the afternoon.

Please Help Get A New Sign For Salem Cemetery

The sign at the Salem Cemetery in Foster Missouri has served its purpose for many years. It has, however, become worn and weathered and we would like to replace it with a large etched stone sign. This stone will be approx. 7 ft long and 4 feet wide. It will be etched with the words "Salem Cemetery Foster Mo" and set on two boulders. The cost of the sign is approx. $800 - $900. We need your help in raising the money to cover the cost of the sign. Someone has already volunteered his time, labor, and machinery to place the stone. All that is left is to raise the money to purchase the stone. As soon as the money is raised, the sign will be purchased and placed in the cemetery for all to enjoy. If you would like to donate Here is a link to the Fundrzr page we have made to collect donations: https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/dWTA0

BUTLER SENIOR CENTER RAFFLE FOR 2007 MIATA

To support the Butler Senior Center raffle tickets will be sold at either $10 per ticket or $25 for three tickets. Those who buy raffle tickets will be entered to win a 2007 Red Mazda MX-5 Miata, which was donated by Max Motors. Tickets can be purchased at Max Motors, The Butler Senior Center, or contact a Butler Senior Center Board Member. For more information contact The Butler Senior Center at 660-679-5830. Also today If you're in Buler stop by Wal Mart and get a $10 raffle ticket to win a Mazda miata or get 3 tickets for $25!!!

Photos From Adrian 4th Of July Parade

Flight Vacation Bible School 2013

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO TODAY?? THERE IS SEVERAL EVENTS GOING ON TODAY HERE IS A LIST OF THEM

Collison In The Cage 23:

Giving Fore Living Memorial Banquet For Darin Wainscott:

The first annual Giving fore Living Memorial Banquet will be held June 29th at the Butler Country Club. Contests, Games, and a Silent Auction will begin at 6 PM with the Banquet to follow. Tickets are $20.00 per person with children under 12 eating for free with a paid adult. To purchase banquet tickets call 660-200-5230 or 660-200-5118. All proceeds go towards the Midwest Transplant, Network, Local Charities, and the Darin Wainscott Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The Cave Man Swap Meet:

Adrian 4th Of July Celebration: 

Mid America Lightning Sprints At Nevada Speedway:

D@D Fireworks Display:

Weather Update: Cooler Weather Ahead

You may remember this time last year when we were entering a major heat wave and intensifying drought. Different story this year. Cooler-than-normal temperatures are expected as we head into late June and the July 4th holiday.

REMINDER: THE MAN CAVE SWAP MEET TOMORROW

East Bound 52 Highway Open Afrer Being Blocked

Bates County Sheriff along with Missouri State Highway Patrol was called out to a Fertilizer Truck that blew a tire and was blocking the East Bound Lanes of 52 East just West of N Highway. This has been taken care of and is no longer blocking the roadway.

Adrian Clinic LLC Closed Tomorrow

Adrian Clinic ® LLC The office of Nurse Practitioner Laura Theim. Will be closed tomorrow Saturday June 29th in honor of The 4th Of July Celebrations in Adrian.

REMINDER: 4 WHEELERS NOT ALLOWED AT D@D FIREWORKS SHOW

The only 4 wheelers allowed on the premises the day of the show are for law enforcement and D&D workers. So please don't bring yours. We hope to see everyone come out and have a great time and enjoy some great fireworks.

REMINDER: GIVING FORE LIVING DARIN WAINSCOTT MEMORIAL BANQUET

The first annual Giving fore Living Memorial Banquet will be held June 29th at the Butler Country Club. Contests, Games, and a Silent Auction will begin at 6 PM with the Banquet to follow. Tickets are $20.00 per person with children under 12 eating for free with a paid adult. To purchase banquet tickets call 660-200-5230 or 660-200-5118. All proceeds go towards the Midwest Transplant, Network, Local Charities, and the Darin Wainscott Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Help Needed In Adrian

WEST CENTRAL AGRI-SERVICES in Adrian, Missouri currently is acccepting applications for a truck driver to pull anhydrous ammonia tanker, and hopper bottom grain trailer in the Midwest. Applicants are required to have a Class A CDL and be willing to obtain hazmat and tanker endorsements along with a TWIC card. Must also have over the road expierence and a safe driving record also pass all DOT ( Department Of Transportation) requirements. You will be home for most weekends but must be able to work on weekends if required to meet seasonal demands. Email resume to gwilliams@mfa-inc. com or call 660-200-6078 for more information.

Weather Update: Drought Like Conditions

Kansas has been plagued with an extensive drought for a year now. However, areas from Manhattan to Kansas City have seen multiple rounds of rain over the past few months which have mostly killed the drought for northeast Kansas and areas near the MO state line. This can be seen in the graph below which shows that the percentage of Kansas in drought has been steadily decreasing since April. While the spring of 2013 started with 100% of the state in severe drought or worse, this number has now been reduced to 58%.

Unfortunately much of this activity has bypassed parts of the state further west which still remain in extreme to exceptional drought. The upcoming months do not look favorable for much drought relief for these areas.

Obituary - Summer Dawn (Davis) Melton

Summer Dawn (Davis) Melton 24, Of Nevada Missouri passed away Wednesday at the Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Ks. after a brief illness. Arrangements are under direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, and a memorial service is scheduled at three o'clock Monday afternoon at the funeral home with  the Reverend Bill Platt officiating. Memorials to a fund for the family are suggested.

Sheldon Missouri Man Pleads Guilty To Bates County Charges

Aaron Dahmer of Sheldon Missouri plead guilty in The Bates County circuit court to charges alleging the possession of a controlled substance and forgery as well as a traffic violation. The charges were filed against Dahmer last September and Judge James Journey imposed a $250.00 fine for the traffic violation and scheduled a sentencing hearing on the forgery and illegal drug possession charges which is set for August 27, 2013. An unlawful use of drug paraphernalia charge against Dahmer was dismissed. 

Traffic Advisory Cass County

Traffic Advisory:

Effective Monday, July 8, 2013, 8:00 PM to Thursday July 11, 2013, 8:00 AM. (weather permitting) the right lane on South Bound I-49, from 163rd to Route 58, will be closed for new pavement construction from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

MANDY DUNLAP CD NOW AVAILABLE

MANDY DUNLAP WILL BE ON THE SUNDAY MORNING GOSPEL MUSIC ON FM.92.1. MANDY IS THE DAUGHTER OF RON AND DEBBIE DUNLAP OF THE HAPPY HILL CHURCH OF GOD.

THERE ARE 10 CUTS ON THIS AMAZING  CD " I'VE GOT A SONG". CD'S ARE FOR SALE AT SOUTHSIDE CAFE FOR $10.00 ! PICK ONE UP TODAY!

cOURTESY OF fm. 92.1

Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop‏

Show Me Better Health

New Workshops Energize People with Ongoing Health Conditions

For most of her adult life, Doris didn’t worry much about her health. Then at 67, she was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure. She tried to follow her doctor’s advice to take her medications, exercise, and eat better. But often she was tired and even a little depressed. “I figured it was just part of getting older,” she recalls.

Then a friend told Doris about the Show Me Better Health Workshop—six weekly sessions held at a community site. Developed at Stanford University, the Workshop has been offered at hundreds of locations throughout the United States. It helps participants with ongoing health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, heart disease, and others to:

• Find better ways of dealing with pain and fatigue
• Discover easy exercises to help improve or maintain strength and energy
• Learn the appropriate use of medications
• Improve nutrition
• Talk effectively with family, friends and health professionals
• Understand new treatment choices
• Feel better about life

“I now have a new sense of being in control,” said Doris, “The Workshophas really helped me put life back in my life.”

Taught by specially trained volunteer leaders, some who have health conditions themselves, the program covers a new topic each week and provides opportunities for interaction and group problem solving. “We are really more like coaches,” says Vickie Whitsitt, a leader at Care Connection for Aging Services. “The answer to someone’s question is usually in the room.”

The next Show Me Better Health Workshop begins Tuesday, July 16, and will take place every Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. for six weeks. The workshop will be held at the Butler Senior Center at 611 W Mill, Butler. Pre-registration is required and the deadline to register is Tuesday, July 9^th. Anyone with a chronic health condition may attend.

For more information or to enroll in the Show Me Better Health workshop, call Irene Holt at the Butler Senior Center at 660-679-5830.

UPDATE: New Amsterdam Fire Truck Lettered And Ready To Go

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After

The new Amsterdam Fire Truck is now all lettered up and ready to officially go. if you remember the previous story on Bates County Live back in Middle of March members of the Department drove to Alabama to pick up this truck. The truck will be a great step forward and help out greatly. Amsterdam Fire Department would like to think Ron and Mike Brown for doing a great job on the letters.

NEW SUPERINTENDENT AT BUTLER R-V

 

The Butler R-V School District has released the date for the first day of the 2013 fall season. The first day of school for Butler Students will be Thursday August 15^th. Parents should remember that every  Thursday, at Butler R-V are early outs for students , with dismissal on Thursdays , one hour earlier.

The community welcomes the new Butler R-V Superintendent to the school district. Mr. Darin Carter will be filling the shoes of former Superintendent Allan Stauffacher this fall.

We welcome him and his family to our town. More back to school details as the date gets closer.

Obituary - Micheal Carlton, Jr.

Arrangements for Michael Carlton, Jr. are Cremation, with memorial services to be announced at a later time under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660) 679-0009. Messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Michael Lee Carlton, Jr., 32 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away June 27, 2013 at his home in Westport. Michael was born November 9, 1980 in West Covina, California.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandmother, Laura Mae Carlton. He is survived by his parents, Michael Lee Sr. and Virginia Carlton of Butler, Missouri; his brother, Kerry Carlton of Butler; sister, Dannette Carlton of Scotland; his grandfather,Dwayne Carlton of Adrian, Missouri; an aunt, Laurie Bismarck and husband Chris of New York; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

1/2 Price Sale - Pantry Thrift Store‏

Come out and enjoy a 1/2 Price Sale, Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29. Everything in the store 1/2 Price!!10 am to 5 pm Come and check us out! Located at 901 S Outer Road here in Butler ( Old Butler Bowling Alley).

NEWS RELEASE: Missouri launches electronic discharge monitoring report system‏

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has released a new online tool to help Missouri wastewater permit holders submit required discharge monitoring reports electronically, department director Sara Parker Pauley announced today.

Speaking to a gathering of municipal leaders, Pauley explained how the department is taking another step in efficiency with the electronic discharge monitoring report, or eDMR, system.

“Almost a year ago, we rolled out ePermitting, which simplified the process for those seeking land disturbance permits,” Pauley said. “With eDMR, we’re simplifying the reporting process for Missouri’s estimated 4,500 wastewater permit holders.” 

Some wastewater systems are required to submit discharge monitoring reports that summarize effluent monitoring results. The eDMR system allows wastewater treatment facilities to submit their reports via the internet. Historically, the reports were handled entirely through a paper recording and submission process. 

The eDMR system will be faster and more efficient than the current system and will greatly reduce the amount of time and labor wastewater facilities spend preparing these reports. Additionally, eDMR will save the department time and improve accuracy by eliminating potential errors that might be introduced by manual data entry. The eDMR system is the Department of Natural Resources’ second major online initiative aimed at improving permitting time and efficiency. The ePermitting system, launched in June of last year, allows Missourians to apply for and receive land disturbance permits entirely online.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will offer several training events on using the new eDMR system for wastewater systems. Workshops are currently scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 23, Aug. 6, Aug. 20, Sept. 3 and Sept. 17 at the MOTEC Training Center, 1738 E. Elm St., in Jefferson City.  

For more information, visit dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp/edmr.htm, or call the department’s Water Protection Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-1300.

BCMH EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH OF JULY

Lenora Smith is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for July, 2013. Lenora has been employed in the Laundry Department at BCMH since July, 1990. Lenora always has a smile and a “hello” when she meets you in the halls of the hospital. She does a job that most people overlook but is a key point of everyday function at the hospital. Lenora is always on the go, getting fresh linens to whatever department needs them. The hospital is pleased to recognize Lenora as Employee of the Month.

Adrian Lions Firework Sales starts June 27‏ - July 4th

The Adrian Lions Club will start selling Fireworks Today June 27th, 2013 at the Old Napa building on Old 71 Highway in Adrian Missouri ( Next to Citizens Bank). The hours are from 9am through the evening. They stay open until approximately 9pm or as long as there is customers ( Sometimes 11pm). Everyone who purchases Fireworks can enter for a free drawing to win a HUGE Fireworks package which will be given away on July 4th. Enter EVERYTIME you purchase. So please come out and find some great deals and meet some friendly Adrian Lions.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Bates County Cancelled

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Bates County has been allowed to expire and be cancelled. There is a chance showers later tonight but low chance of Severe weather. Bates County Live will update any new weather information as it becomes available.

Obituary - Richard M. Mellenbruch

Richard M. Mellenbruch 46 of Ballwin, Mo. and formerly Rich Hill, passed away Monday in St. Charles County. Arrangements are under direction of the Schrader Funeral Home, Ballwin, and services are scheduled at ten o'clock Friday morning at the funeral home with burial planned in the Salem Cemetery, Foster, Mo. Visitation is scheduled between 2:00 and 8:00 p.m. today at the Schrader Funeral Home, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin.

Former Rich Hill Man Dies in Motor Vehicle Accident

Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a 1 vehicle accident on Monday June 24, 2013 in St. Charles County Missouri on I-64 West. The accident occured when the East Bound Volkswagen driven by 46 year old Richard M. Mellenbruch of Ballwin Missouri, Who is originally from Rich Hill Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a concrete barrier, Then crossed all lanes of Eastbound I-64 and stuck some trees. Mr. Mellenbruch was pronounced dead at the scene. The funeral will be 10 am Friday in Ballwin, Missouri. The burial is in Salem Cemetery in Foster, Mo.