BCMH EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH OF JULY

DANIEL COOK

DANIEL COOK is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for July, 2014. Daniel Cook is the Information Systems Security Specialist and has been employed with the Information Systems Department since May, 2006. Daniel demonstrates the behaviors and qualities of commitment, positive behavior, responsibility and excellence. Daniel shows commitment in his willingness to work long hours to solve IT problems. He strives to help employees learn and improve through the challenges they face in utilizing information technology. Daniel continues to be a valuable employee as we incorporate more and more technology to provide the best care possible to our patients.

Cass County Sheriffs Office: Operation SHIELD

Cass County – On Thursday June 26, 2014, 74 State, County, Local & Federal Law Enforcement Officers participated in "Operation SHIELD" in Cass County.  “Operation SHIELD” is a joint endeavor to conduct a sex offender compliance/address verification sweep in the rural and incorporated areas of Cass County.   Sex offenders in the following Cities: Archie, Austin, Baldwin Park, Belton, Cleveland, Creighton, Drexel, East Lynne, Freeman, Garden City, Greenwood, Gunn City, Harrisonville, Lake Annette, Lake Winnebago, Lee's Summit, Loch Lloyd, Peculiar, Pleasant Hill, Raymore, Strasburg, & West Line were checked during the operation.

This Operation checked all 136 sex offenders residing in Cass County.  The results of the operation found 49 registered sex offenders were compliant with registration requirements.  53 offenders were non-compliant which resulted in 4 criminal summons, 6 arrests made on warrants, and 13 additional criminal investigations initiated. The remaining 34 could not be verified and deputies with the Cass County Sheriff's Office will complete compliance follow ups with those individuals.
 
In addition to uniformed law enforcement the operation was staffed by members of the Missouri Probation and Parole and assisted by the Cass County Prosecutors Office.
          
The Western Missouri Cyber Crimes Task Force provided specially trained teams that previewed more than 20 computers and electronic devices. 

Agencies that participated in the operation include: Archie Police Department, Belton Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, Cass County Prosecutor’s Office, Cass County Sheriff's Office, Garden City Police Department, Harrisonville Police Department, Independence Police Department Career Criminal Task Force, Missouri Probation & Parole Dist. 28, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Raymore Police Department, Peculiar Police Department, Pleasant Hill Police Department, United States Marshals Service, and the Western Missouri Cyber Crimes Taskforce.
 

Weather Update: 5 Day Forecast

 

Much quieter weather is expected through the rest of the week as a cooler and drier air mass has settled over the region. Temperatures may actually feel chilly Thursday morning as lows dip into the 50s.

REMINDER: Rich Hill's Famous 4th of July Celebration Starts tomorrow

Rich Hill's Famous For The Fourth celebration begins Wednesday in the Southern Bates County community. The annual fireworks display is scheduled Friday night, Tate Stevens performs Saturday evening on the main stage and the celebration concludes Sunday with a community worship service.

Full List of Events: http://cozyapps.com/richhill/

What to Wear Red, White and Blue Sale

What to Wear on the West Side of the Butler Square is having a Red, white & blue sale!!! $ave 25% off everything with red, white or blue!!! 3 days only...thru 7/3/14. Closed 7/4/14-7/6/14. Have a great holiday...

Obituary - Rob Duane Robertson

Rob Duane Robertson, Rich Hill and a 1974 graduate of Metz High School, passed away Saturday, June 28, at the Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, at the age of 58. Arrangements are under direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, and services are scheduled at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 3, at the funeral home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, with burial planned in Newton Burial Park. Memorials to the Good News Productions International are suggested and can be made in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Valerie Ann (Lane) Gentry

Funeral services for Valerie Gentry will be 3:00 PM Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 2 – 3 PM at the funeral home. Burial to follow services in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Messages and memories for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
 

Valerie Ann (Lane) Gentry, 57 of Belton, Missouri passed away June 28, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Valerie was born April 26, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of Bruce Derrel and Mary (Purcell) Lane.

Valerie was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Paul. She is survived by her sons, Joe Gentry (Renae) of St. Louis, Missouri; Robert Gentry (Barbara) of Independence, Missouri; and James Gentry (Acacia) of Freeport, Texas. She also leaves behind grandchildren Justin, Jonathon, Robbie, Jennifer, Tara, Amira, Paul, and Brandon.

A complete obituary will be posted as the information becomes available.

Obituary - Pearl Jacqueline “Jackie” (Brown) McMahan

Memorial Services for Jackie McMahan will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Mullinax Funeral Home – Drexel Chapel, Drexel, Missouri (660-679-0009). Visitation will be from 10 – 11 AM prior to services at the chapel. The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Jackie to Drexel Meals on Wheels. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. 
 

Pearl Jacqueline “Jackie” (Brown) McMahan, 86 of Drexel, Missouri passed away June 29, 2014 at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. She was born January 10, 1929, daughter of Lacy George and Juanita Fern (Dawson) Brown.

Simply put, Jackie enjoyed being busy. She didn’t miss a beat and is best described by the words “feisty,” “fiercely independent,” “strong,” “outspoken,” “stubborn,” and finally, “loyal.” It took a lot for Jackie, a very private person, to allow others to help her – even family. Those who knew Jackie will agree she was always very well put-together in her clothing, jewelry, and accessories.

Jackie enjoyed bingo and trips to the casino. She also collected angels. Jackie was much loved by her family and friends, especially those in the Drexel, Missouri community.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; and one brother. She is survived by a daughter, Jorja Brown and husband Jim of Drexel; a son, Mark McMahan and wife Tracey of Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren Josh, Zack, Austin, and Jackson; and great-grandchildren Wesley and Bristol. She also leaves behind one sister, Alice Boone of Drexel; as well as many other dear family members and friends, particularly in the Drexel community.