Funeral services for Neal Alkire will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Father John Bolderson officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to American Cancer Society.
Neal Francis Alkire, age 60 of Butler, Missouri, died Monday, July 2, 2012 at his home in Butler. He was born November 8, 1951 to Harold Loyd "Bud" and Anna Lou Kaiser Alkire in Butler.
Neal is survived by his son, Nick Alkire and fiance` Jeana Rodriguez of Butler, Missouri; his mother, Anna Lou Alkire of Butler, Missouri; one brother, Buddy Alkire and wife Lacey of Lakewood, Colorado; three sisters, Anna Kay Weller and husband Pat of Evansville, Indiana and Kathi Daniel and husband Jim and Fawn Alkire all of Butler, Missouri; and two grandchildren, Damian and Alayna. He was preceded in death by his father.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Changes coming to Bates County Memorial Hospital
An open letter from Wendell Harris, CEO, Bates County Memorial Hospital
Healthcare is changing. It is predicted that one in three hospitals will either close, be re- organized, or be bought out by larger health systems within the next few years. Regulatory requirements imposed by the federal government are impacting the financial security and future of hospitals. Bates County Memorial Hospital has chosen to take a proactive role in its financial future by making some very difficult and painful decisions in its operations. Our commitment to this community and the patients we serve is demonstrated by. . .
• ensuring that healthcare providers are in our community ready to serve our patients;
• by employing quality healthcare professionals;
Healthcare is changing. It is predicted that one in three hospitals will either close, be re- organized, or be bought out by larger health systems within the next few years. Regulatory requirements imposed by the federal government are impacting the financial security and future of hospitals. Bates County Memorial Hospital has chosen to take a proactive role in its financial future by making some very difficult and painful decisions in its operations. Our commitment to this community and the patients we serve is demonstrated by. . .
• ensuring that healthcare providers are in our community ready to serve our patients;
• by employing quality healthcare professionals;
• by partnering with professionals who have the financial expertise and knowledge to ensure the hospital’s revenue and financial situation is positive.
Changes in the hospital operations are inevitable and unavoidable to achieve our goal to be a viable and financially strong hospital. Efficiencies will have to be made through hard and unpopular decisions. This has begun with changes in the management of our business office and the discontinuation of home health services effective July 20, 2012.
With purpose and passion, we stand strong to take the necessary action to ensure to our patients they will continue to receive excellent health care for years to come.
Changes in the hospital operations are inevitable and unavoidable to achieve our goal to be a viable and financially strong hospital. Efficiencies will have to be made through hard and unpopular decisions. This has begun with changes in the management of our business office and the discontinuation of home health services effective July 20, 2012.
With purpose and passion, we stand strong to take the necessary action to ensure to our patients they will continue to receive excellent health care for years to come.
Fall City Wide Garage Sale and Huckster's Day Dates set
There's are a couple of dates you will want to mark on your calendar for this fall- the Butler chamber of Commerce has announced that Huckster's Day will be October 6th this year.
It was also announced that the annual BBQ contest will be on Oct 26th and 27th.
It was also announced that the annual BBQ contest will be on Oct 26th and 27th.
More details to come as the dates get closer.
Peak Alert issued
Peak Alerts have been issued for the Bates County area through July 7th. With heat indexes reaching 100-105 degrees. It will be in your best interest to conserve energy during Peak Alert hours. This does not mean we are running out of electricity, it means during those hours of the day, there will be a high demand for electricity. Some factors that will help you reduce your electric bill during these peak usage hours will be to avoid doing laundry during these hours, wait till after 8 pm to use your dishwasher. Wait to shower and try not to use your oven. Keep your blinds drawn and use fans to circulate air flow.
These Peak Alert Tips will help conserve the abundance of energy we need during these hours and will help reduce your electric bill or at least keep it under control.
Attention PWSD #6 customers...
Water District #6 – There has been a water leak and customers from Highway 18 South to County Road 7003 or UU west to 71 are currently without water. As soon as the water comes back on there will be a boil advisory in effect until further notice. Boil water advisory means conditions are in your best interest to boil all drinking water.
-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet
No rain in sight...
A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 7 P.M. SATURDAY
Today
Partly cloudy. High of 99. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Today
Partly cloudy. High of 99. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Improvements continue for Amsterdam fire department
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| This concrete pad marks the new training room and office |
Now attention is being turned to upgrade the building it's all housed in- which includes four new garage type doors and additional space for a training/meeting room.
According to acting Fire Chief Garry Perrymann, the work is expected to be completed in the near future.
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| The installation of four doors on the west side of the building will greatly ease moving trucks in and out of the Amsterdam fire station. Currently, trucks enter and exit via the single door (on end of the building) which requires moving certain vehicles to gain access to others. |
Obituary - Roma Beard
Roma Estelle Beard, 89, Raymore, MO died Sunday, July 1, 2012 at the Rehabilitation Center of Raymore. Graveside service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Double Branch Cemetery, Butler, MO. Visitation 10:00-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO.
Roma was born November 9, 2012 in Goodnight, TX the daughter of Clarence Moody and Alda Amy (Wilmoth) Hudson. On February 22, 1947 in she married Harold Andrew Beard.
Roma was born November 9, 2012 in Goodnight, TX the daughter of Clarence Moody and Alda Amy (Wilmoth) Hudson. On February 22, 1947 in she married Harold Andrew Beard.
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