Ellett Memorial Employee of the Month

Join us in congratulating our March EMH Employee of the Month, Cindy Johnson! Cindy is a valued member of our EMH Business Office Team. Cindy's employee of the month nomination overflowed with praise for the thorough and precise way Cindy tackles her work.

Her nomination reads: "She consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication to her role and approaches each day with a strong commitment to excellence. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and she takes great care to ensure everything is accurate and complete. Cindy plays a vital role in supporting the hospital’s integrity through her thorough and precise work. She helps ensure that things are correct and that the organization captures all possible revenue. Her diligence not only strengthens our processes but also reflects her deep sense of responsibility and pride in her work."

Congratulations Cindy! Thank you for all that you do for EMH! It doesn't go unnoticed and we appreciate you!

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Rich Hill Senior Spotlight Morgan Steuck

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Reminder: Spring forward this weekend

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Nevada PD nabs unregistered sex offender

On March 2, 2026, Sgt. Keithly obtained information regarding a registered sex offender believed to be living in Nevada. During further investigation, it was discovered that the individual had been residing in Nevada for approximately one year without properly registering as required by law. Records indicated the subject had last registered in 2023 in the Kansas City, Missouri area.

Officers conducted follow-up investigative efforts and successfully located the offender, identified as Leslie Williams, who had been using a different last name within the Nevada community. During the investigation, officers identified multiple sex offender registration violations.

Williams was taken into custody and transported to the Vernon County Jail for holding. The Vernon County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office later filed formal charges for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Williams was issued a $10,000 cash-only bond.

Great work by Sgt. Keithly for proactively locating this offender and ensuring accountability while helping keep our community safe.

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Hume's Dalley Steuck signs with Fort Scott Community College

Proud to congratulate Dalley Steuck on signing with Fort Scott Community College on Monday!

Dalley will be joining the rodeo team as a barrel racer and is excited to compete at the next level while being part of a team. She has been on the area high school rodeo team for the last three years.

Outside of rodeo, Dalley works hard building her small business and gaining hands-on experience under a veterinarian at the Fort Scott sale barn. Dalley will be exhibiting Farm to Fork this Friday!

Monday, she was celebrated at school with a packed assembly full of proud supporters!

Congratulations on all of your hard work shining through, Dalley! Your Hornet family is cheering you on every step of the way!

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The Wall That Heals: Honoring Terry Rice

Today we honor and remember Terry Francis Rice. Terry was drafted into the Army on January 30, 1968. He took basic training in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri and further Army schooling in Ft. Benning, Georgia. Terry served one tour of duty in Vietnam with the C Battery, 6/14th Artillery, US Army Vietnam. He earned the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Sharp Shooter M14 Badge and the Expert M-16 Rifle Badge. Terry was discharged on September 11, 1969. What Terry said about the Vietnam War was he fought in it and fought with it. Sadly Terry passed away on May 27, 2025.

On a more personal note, another Vietnam Veteran that knew Terry commented that Terry was very private about his time and experiences in Nam. We knew him as a great guy, he always had a big smile on his face. He was always upbeat and professional at work and in the many community activities. Volunteering so often to support anywhere he could serve the needs of others. Terry's membership and contributions to service organizations like the Lions Club, VFW, etc were invaluable. His family was on top of his list of the joys in his life. While giving so much to others he cherished his wife, kids and grandkids. His positive attitude will always be on the minds of the loved ones and any that had the opportunity to know him.

The Wall That Heals, a 3/4 scale replica of the Vietnam Veteran Memorial in Washington DC will be on display in Bates County this Spring. Learn more here https://thewallthathealsbatescounty2026.org/

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Gun and Knife show coming this month

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Ellett Memorial recognizes Julie Grubb

Happy Social Work Month to EMH Patient Advocate/Social Services Manager, Julie Grubb!

In her role Julie provides non-medical support to EMH patients and their families by helping them navigate the healthcare system, coordinating their discharge planning, connecting them to community resources, and advocating for their needs. With an abundance of compassion and empathy, Julie works closely with patients and their families and regularly stays late or comes in outside of her normal working hours to ensure patient needs are being met. Julie is a valuable asset to EMH and a blessing to EMH patients. Thank you for all of your hard work Julie!

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