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.

Weather update: Severe Weather This Evening

Storms likely by this evening. Be sure to have your NOAA weather radio on alert mode this evening and tonight.

Bates County Court News

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE

Diana L Rich , Clerk

June 17-27, 2013

St v. John D Ure, Sr., Change of Venue from St. Clair County, 9 counts of dispensing controlled substance in absence of MO Controlled Substance Registration filed. set for 9-5-13.

Ruth A Barnes v. Steve R Barnes, Modification of Dissolution filed.

Matthew R Peak v Alana M Barragan-Scott,  Petition for Trial DeNovo filed.

St v. Stephanie R Lattner, I:  Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines; II:  Felony receiving stolen property, set for 7-17-13.

St v. Vincent J Paletta, I: Felony theft/stealing, II: Felony theft/stealing, set for 7-15-13.

Jeremy Adam Leach v Natasha Lynn Leach, Modification of dissolution decree filed.

Karen Baker v. David Baker, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

MidAmerica Funding Co, Inc. v. Larry  W. Akers, Petition on Promissory Note filed.

William Karl “W.K.” Jenkins & M Earlene Jenkins v Larry W Akers, Petition on Promissory Note filed.

Doug M Ellis v Richard D Gaylord & Robert Weickert, Petition for Damages filed.

St v. Aaron G Dahmer, I: Forgery, guilty plea; II: Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines—guilty plea; III: Misd. Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia—dismissed; IV: Felony failure to drive on right half of roadway, guilty plea;   sentencing set for 8-27-13, Defe. To pay $250 fine on Ct IV this date.

St v. Justin Ryan Hammer, Ct I: Felony assault-guilty plea, sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, II:  Felony unlawful use of a weapon—dismissed, Defe. To pay court costs, to attend/successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed,  to get in anger management or a “Piper” program,  Defe. Subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. To perform 200 hours of community service.

St v. Jon Edward Wilson, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines—found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, to pay court costs, to pay $150 on State Forensic Laboratory Account, Defe. To attend/successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches.

St v. Gabriella Megan Sola, Felony possession of controlled substance, clonazepam, guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation,  to pay $150 on State Forensic Laboratory Account, Defe. to attend/successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed,  to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare,  to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, to perform 200 hours of community service.

St v. Caroline Hoover, Misd. Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use, amended from Felony, guilty plea, sentenced to 6 mos. In Bates Co Jail, SES, placed on probation for 2 years,  to pay court costs, to perform 40 hours of community service.

St v. Robert F Dowling, Felony producing controlled substance, marijuana, guilty plea, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC,  given SES, placed on 5 years probation, Defe. to pay $150 on State Forensic Laboratory Account, Defe. to pay court costs, to attend/successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, shall not consume alcohol or be where sold/served, to perform 100 hours of community service.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM DONATIONS AND REGISTRATION

Those in need of back-to-school items should register for The Back-to-School Program. The Back-to-School Program is sponsored by the West Central Missouri Community Action Agency.

To sign-up to receive back-to-school items the entire household income must be 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or less. Those who meet this requirement may sign up at the Bates County Outreach Center, located at 5 East Dakota Street in Butler. Deadline to signup is July 15.

The Back-to-School Program is accepting donations. Donations are being accepted in the form of money or items. There is a large need of backpacks. Donations may be taken or sent to the Bates County Outreach Center.

For more information contact the Bates County Outreach Center at 660-679-4108.

Shooting Press Release From Bates County Sheriff

Bennett R. Ivlow

Press Release

On 6/25/13, Bennett R Ivlow W/M 4/23/80 a convicted felon from Montrose Missouri, was arrested by the Bates County Sheriff’s Office and has been charged with 4 Counts of Assault 2^nd Degree, 2 Counts of Armed Criminal Action and 2 Counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child in the 1^st Degree.  Ivlow’s bond was set by Judge Hopkins at $80,000 cash only.

The charges come from an incident on 6/25/2013.  Bennet’s ex-girlfriend, Ashley Walker of Belton went to Bennet’s residence in Montrose with Bennet’s sister, Marna Ivlow, to pick up their two minor children.  Walker left the residence with the two children and was driving back toward Butler on H Highway when Bennett and his father, Denver Ivlow W/M 9/15/44 (69), began chasing them in a vehicle.   Denver passed the vehicle with Walker and the children and forced it to stop in the middle of the roadway.  At that point Bennett exited his father’s vehicle and fired one round from a .45 caliber handgun.  The bullet entered the windshield just above the wipers and stopped in the dash of the vehicle.  Bennett’s sister Marna, the driver of the Walker vehicle, sped off around Denver’s vehicle continuing toward Butler.  Denver continued to chase the Walker vehicle leaving his son Bennett along the roadway. 

Denver again passed the Walker vehicle and came to a stop in the middle of the roadway forcing the Walker vehicle to stop once again.  Denver then put his vehicle in reverse and rammed the front of the Walker vehicle.   The Walker vehicle was able to drive around Denver’s vehicle again and continued on into the Butler area.  The two victims flagged down a Deputy at a gas station in Butler and reported the incident to him. 

Denver and Bennett returned home to Montrose and called the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and attempted to report the two children, ages 3 and 4 as victims of a kidnapping.  Members of the Bates County Sheriff’s Office, Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the residence of the Ivlow’s.  Both Ivlows were brought to the

Bates County Sheriff’s Office to complete the investigation. 

Additional charges are being reviewed by the Bates County Prosecutor on both subjects.  

Missouri State Highway Patrol Cracking Down on DWIs

Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces there will be DWI checkpoints and DWI saturations conducted in the Troop A area during the month of July.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, along with the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department, will conduct DWI checkpoints in Jackson County between now and the end of July. This operation is an effort by both law enforcement agencies to remove intoxicated drivers from Missouri's highways. The checkpoint will consist of officers stopping drivers at a set location and testing those who have been drinking.

In addition to the checkpoints, the Missouri State Highway Patrol will be conducting DWI saturations in Cass County, Henry County, and Platte County throughout the month of July. Troopers assigned to the saturations will concentrate their efforts on highways which have been found to have a high number of alcohol-related crashes and enforcement contacts.

A sobering fact is that impaired driving contributes to 27 percent of all Missouri fatal traffic crashes. In 2012, 219 people were killed and 3,513 injured in crashes involving an impaired driver. That’s why the Missouri State Highway Patrol, along with other law enforcement agencies, will continue to crack down on drunk driving throughout the year.

Captain Powell stated, "Impaired driving is not just a law enforcement problem. It is a community problem. We urge all citizens to report any driver they observe operating a vehicle in an unsafe manner.” The public can contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol toll-free at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on their cellular phone.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages motorists and watercraft operators to protect themselves by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint, and everyone in a vessel is wearing an approved personal floatation device. Click It For Life and Wear It!!!

BALLARD KICKBALL TOURNAMENT

The 1^st Annual Ballard Kickball Tournament will be Saturday September 7^th at the Ballard Ball Field. The Tournament is Co-Ed. They are looking for teams of ten people and it is $120 per team to register. Those who are in High School and older are welcome to play. Deadline to signup will be September 1^st.

There will be a Big Ball Championship Game and winners of the tournament will receive Big Ball Champions T-Shirts. All proceeds will go to the Ballard Summer Ball Association. For more information or enter a team contact Dean Doll at 816-807-8346.

Adrian Youth Cheerleaders 2nd Annual Baby Contest

Another Black Bear Spotted

The week of June 3^rd through June 7^th, a black bear was spotted wandering northeast of Nevada Vernon County. The tracking of the black bear continued and the bear has now been spotted This week in Lincoln, Missouri.

The State Department of Conservation reminds Missourians that bears post little threat and it is illegal to kill a black bear in Missouri except to protect a person or property.

Pie Auction Tonight

The Annual Kern Senior Center Pie Auction will be held Thursday June 27^th starting at 6:30 pm. All proceeds will support the needs of the Rich Hill Senior Center. Please come out and bid on some pies.

Bates County Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch

BATES COUNTY IS UNDER A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 4PM TODAY 6-27-2013. PLEASE KEEP A EYE TO THE SKY TODAY!!

Weather Update: Chance For Hazardous Weather

We have updated our hazardous weather briefing outlining the excessive heat and severe weather potential today and tonight. Stay cool everyone! 

Appleton City Municipal Band Set To Preform

Grab your lawn chair or bring a blanket and come celebrate our nation’s independence by listening to the inaugural Appleton City Municipal Band.  The band will perform at the Forest Park Band Stand on June 30 at 7:00 p.m. The band will be playing patriotic songs and other well-known tunes. There will also be some lemonade and cookies.  

Nevada man arrested in child porn investigation

James D. Stevens 48 of Nevada Missouri was arrested Thursday June 20th on a charge of Delivery of Child Pornography. Mr. Stevens was taken in to custody without incident at his home in Nevada. A search warrant was obtained and a computer was seized from his home. He is being held in Federal Custody without bond in Springfield.

James D. Stevens

Road Blocked In Butler

Butler Police along with The City Of Butler Street Department and Electric Department is on scene of a tree that is down and blocking the roadway. This is in the 800 Block of North Delaware ( Almost to Lee Street) here in Butler. Please use caution when traveling in this area. Should be cleaned up very soon.

Road And Bridge Work In Bates County 6/27/13

Bates County:     


* Route A: One-lane traffic west of Rich Hill. Pavement repairs.

* Route 52: ROAD CLOSED at Mulberry Creek east of Amoret. New bridge. Use alternate routes. (Completion: August 2013)

REMINDER: First Baptist Church In Butler

Reminder: The First Baptist Church will host a Bible study  Sunday. This will be at 9 a.m. and a joint service with special music, message and testimonies at 10 a.m. this Sunday, June 30.

Please join us for this special service as Ron Brown and Eddie Hutcheson are ordained into the deacon ministry. Learn more about the role of deacons and their responsibilities to our church family.

A potluck fellowship meal will follow the service.

Heat Safety Tips

Heat Safety Sheet:

Tips:

•Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Wear a hat or use an umbrella.
•Drink water. Carry water or juice with you and drink continuously even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
•Eat small meals and eat more often. Stay in doors when possible.
•Take regular breaks. If engaged in physical activity on warm days, stop activity and find a cool place.

Heat Related Illnesses

•Heat Cramps: Heat cramps are muscular pains and spasms due to heavy exertion. They usually involve the abdominal muscles or legs. 
•Heat Exhaustion: Heat exhaustion is less dangerous than heat stroke. It typically occurs when people exercise heavily or work in a warm, humid place where body fluids are lost through heavy sweating. Signs to watch for include cool, moist, pale, flushed or red skin, heavy sweating, headache, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, and exhaustion. Body temperature will be near normal.
•Heat stroke: Also known as sunstroke, heat stroke is life threatening. Symptoms include: hot, red and dry skin, changes in consciousness, rapid weak pulse, and rapid/shallow breathing. 

Care for Heat Emergencies

•Get the person to a cooler place and have him/her rest in a comfortable position. 
•If the person is fully awake and alert give ½ glass of water every 15 minutes, drink slowly. No liquids with alcohol or caffeine. 
•Remove or loosen tight clothing and apply cool, wet cloths. 
•Call 9-1-1 if the person refuses water, vomits or loses consciousness.