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 Workshop has 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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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.