Update: Standoff North Of Adrian Ends

Bates County Live just got off the phone with The Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson and he advised us that the standoff/ hostage situation that was North of Adrian off of AA Highway and County Road 4501 has ended peacefully with no injuries. He also advised  us that he would have a official press release for us as soon as possible. Bates County Live will update this story when that press release is sent to us.

Vernon County Sheriff's Office Press Release: High Speed Pursuit Ends In Arrest

A high speed pursuit led to the arrest of a wanted subject early Friday afternoon. Deputy Blakely attempted to make a traffic stop on a black Ford truck that was traveling east on 54 Hwy. The Ford truck was swerving in and out of its lane. After the Deputy attempted to make the traffic stop the truck pulled into the parking lot of the Mr. D’s store on 54 Hwy. The Ford truck then pulled back onto 54 Hwy and took off at a high rate of speed heading west on 54 Hwy. Additional Sheriff’s units responded and the pursuit continued into Bourbon County Kansas where Bourbon County Sheriff’s Deputies joined in the pursuit. The truck turned down side roads and in one case turned around and charged strait towards oncoming Sheriff’s vehicles. One Vernon County Sheriff’s Vehicle was struck in the front and sustained light damage. 


The truck tried to lose Sheriff’s Deputies by driving into some corn fields but the 4x4 Sheriff's trucks were able to keep up. The Ford truck got stuck in the mud and the driver jumped from the truck and continued to run on foot. Deputy Blakely soon caught up to the driver and apprehended him. The driver has been identified as 32 year old Raymond Younce JR of Independence Mo. Younce was wanted on a felony firearms warrant along with multiple other warrants form Kansas and Missouri. Younce was listed as “armed and dangerous.” Younce is being held in the Bourbon County jail and will be extradited to Vernon County for charges the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office plans to file early next week for driving while suspended, driving while under the influence, and resisting arrest.

CIRCUIT COURT NOV 4 - 8, 2013‏

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE

Diana L Rich , Clerk

Nov 4-8 , 2013

EMBARQ MISSOURI, INC. V City Collector, City of Butler, Missouri , Petition for Declaratory Judgment, Refund of Taxes Paid Under Protest and Attorney’s Fees filed.

Samantha M Robinson v. William D Robinson III, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Laura Faith Becker v Bryan Keith Becker, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

St v. Troy E Smith, I: Felony DWI—found guilty—fined $500; II: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana—dismissed by State; III: Felony possession of drug paraphernalia—dismissed by State; IV: failure to drive within right lane—found guilty—sentenced to 10 days shock detention in Bates Co Jail; V: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines; VI: Felony possession of a concealed firearm—found guilty; sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, pay court costs, Defe. subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, shall not possess/consume alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served.

St v. Brandon D Cone, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, Defe. subject to random drug testing, random vehicle/home searches, Defe. shall not consume alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served, to perform 200 hours of community service.

Standoff/Hostage Situation North Of Adrian

The Bates County Sheriff's Department along with Missouri State Highway Patrol, Bates County EMS and Adrian Fire Department  is currently involved in a standoff/hostage situation North of Adrian to AA Highway then back West around 4 miles to County Road 4501 then North. Unknown exactly what the situation is at this time. Bates County Live will update this when and if more information becomes available.

Adrian Football Banquet

The Adrian Football Banquet will be held next Friday, November 15, 2013 starting at 6:30 in the high school commons area. Please bring a dessert or snack.

MISSOURI MINIMUM WAGES GOING UP

 Starting January 1, 2014 the minimum wage is going up in the state of Missouri. The Missouri Department of Labor announced the minimum wage rate set for 2014 has been established at $7.50.

All businesses are required to pay at minimum, the $7.50 hourly rate, except retail and service businesses whose annual gross sales are less than $500,000. Per state law, the minimum wage rate is calculated once a year and may increase or decrease based on the cost of living as measured by the previous year’s Consumer Price Index. Missouri law does not allow the state’s minimum wage rate to be lower than the federal minimum wage rate.

Compensation for tipped employees must also total at least $7.50 per hour. Employers are required to pay tipped employees at least 50 percent of the minimum wage, or the amount necessary to bring the employee’s total compensation to a minimum of $7.50 per hour.

BATES COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LETTER TO THE PUBLIC

Edward Hannon the new Chief Executive Officer of Bates County Memorial Hospital released a public letter to the Residents of Bates County. 

Hannon accepted the role of CEO of Bates county Memorial Hospital in mid -September of 2013. 

Since then he has been spending much of his time reviewing the operations and programs of the Hospital and his overall assessment is that Bates County has a community Hospital that is a hidden treasure. 

Mr. Hannon commented that Bates County Memorial has a very dedicated and well trained medical staff with many of these Primary Care Physicians that have chosen to work and live in our community. CEO Hannon that our hospital has a very well trained nursing and technical staff, as well as dozens of support staff , to include Doctor’s that specialize in these  specific fields and others,  such as Orthopedic, Urology, Cardiology , Podiatry and Pain Management services at Bates County Memorial Hospital. 

For more than 50 years, Bates County Memorial Hospital has been here for your needs, constantly changing to meet our community’s health needs. 

The hospital has been making changes to the electronic medical record and billing systems. Bates County Memorial CEO Edward Hannon is taking an active role in monitoring the changes and believes that most of those billing system problems have now been identified and are being corrected.

 As Mr. Hannon CEO of Bates CMemorial Hospital looks to the future. There will no doubt continue to be challenges as the Affordable Care Act continues to be fully implemented, as well as other advancements and changes in healthcare. Two of Bates County Memorial staff members have become Certified Application Counselors to assist individuals interested in purchasing Health Insurance through the government’s website.  
The pledge of Bates County Memorial Hospital is to work diligently to provide high quality care to you and your family in a hospital that is safe and efficient. They will continue to bring well trained providers to our community and their hope is that you will continue to choose Bates County Memorial Hospital and their physicians as your source for healthcare. 

If you have any questions about Bates County Memorial Hospital or the services and physicians at the hospital feel free to use this phone number to contact the hospital 200-7000 or see them on the web at www.bcmhospital.com

RICH HILL MULTI-PURPOSE SAFE ROOM

Proposed Rich Hill Safe Room

 

The Rich Hill School Multi-Purpose Completion Committee has a challenge to raise funds to complete the construction of a tornado safe room and multi-purpose facility for the Rich Hill R-IV School District. The District has received a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a bond approved by voters of the district, and school reserve funds to help construct a dome-shaped tornado safe room. However, additional funds are needed to complete the room as a multipurpose facility that can be used and enjoyed by the approximately 400 students in the Rich Hills Schools.

The Committee feels that completing the safe room as a multipurpose facility will help build pride among Rich Hill’s youth and community. The Committee feels the project will translate into increased participation and enthusiasm for school and school-related activities.

The Multi-Purpose Completion Committee along with the Rich Hill community,  is dedicated to the process of making this happen, but they need the public’s support. The goal of the Committee for this project is one million dollars. The committee is reaching out to businesses, alumni, community members and individuals to meet this goal. The Rich Hill community is clearly excited and eager to see this project succeed. 

 Recognition Levels for donations have been set as follows: Platinum- above - $50,000; Gold - $25,000 to 49,999; Silver - $10,000 to 24,999; Bronze - $500.00 to $9,999. A December 1,2013 date is set for pledges or donations to be submitted for the project. The anticipated project completion date is November 2014.

 A website has been developed to provide information and to give updates on the fundraising progress. The website is www.RichHillSafeRoom.com.

Courtesy of FM.92.1