Reminder Miami R1 High School Athletes

 ALL Miami R-1 High School Volleyball players and High School Football players need to have a physical completed BEFORE they are allowed to begin practices on Aug. 4th. 

If you are in need of the form(s) they can be obtained in the High School office Monday thru Thursday between the hours of 8 AM and 3 PM.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 7/26/14

Missouri State Highway Patrol arrest report...

 On 7/26/14 around 4:23pm The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 29 year old Meagan R. Meadows of Overland Park, Kansas. She was arrested and later released for 1.) Driving while intoxicated ( Drugs).

A showing of respect

The Patriot Guard lines up along Fort Scott street to escort a funeral procession earlier today.

Weather Update: Heat Continues... Storms Possible this afternoon

One more day of hot and muggy conditions before we see a break. Expect heat index values to approach 100 degrees this afternoon.

A few storms may be possible, mainly across Northern Missouri, mainly along and north of Interstate 70. Gusty winds and hail will be the primary threats. These storms will move out of the area by late Saturday evening.

Vernon County Sheriffs Office: Fugitive Taskforce

The Nevada Police Department and the Vernon County Sheriff's Department have started a cooperative effort to find and arrest fugitives who are named on arrest warrants. City police chief Graham Burnley says the effort was successful the first day when the Fugitive Task Force was looking for a fugitive who hid in a home in Nevada and, as soon as the officers left to go the next home on the list, the fugitive ran out of the back of the house and tried to flee on a motorcycle except the neighbors quickly called 911 and reported where he appeared to be headed and a description of the vehicle he was driving. 

The Police Chief and Sheriff Jason Mosher both say the task force has received excellent cooperation from the public as they look for the fugitives. The public can help by calling 911 at Western Missouri Dispatch at the Vernon County jail or the Nevada Police Department, 417-448-5100.

Phone Scam Going Around In Southern Missouri

A phone scam is going around Southern Missouri, Bates County Live was contacted about this today. The scammer is calling people’s phones and identifying himself as a law enforcement officer. 

The scammer claims that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of the called person for failure to report to jury duty. The scammer then explains the warrant can be resolved by sending money. 

If this happens to you please hang up and call your local authorities.

BATES COUNTY 4-H’ERS SCORE BIG AT OZARK EMPIRE FAIR

BATES COUNTY 4-H’ERS SCORE BIG AT OZARK EMPIRE FAIR

(BUTLER, MO – July 25, 2014) According to Alan J. Mundey, 4-H Youth Specialist, Bates County 4-H’ers once again displayed first-rate exhibits at the Ozark Empire Fair, held July 24-August 2, in Springfield. With a total of 69 exhibits taken to the fair, the local 4-H’ers brought home 2 Grand Champion ribbons and 2 Reserve Champion ribbons. The Grand Champion recipients are as follows: Allison Jenkins (feed comparison poster) and Maylen Lawson (sheep breed book). Reserve Champions include Micah Patrick (mailboxes photo), Jacob Uptegrove, Reserve Champion, book of (Missouri Wildflowers), Lydia Uptegrove Reserve Champion (Pet First-Aid Kit) and Braxton Wikoff (white potatoes). In addition, Bates County 4-H’ers were awarded 54 blue ribbons, 14 red ribbons and 1 white ribbon.

Obituary - Elda Kay Holsman

Elda Kay Holsman, 67, of Pleasanton, Kansas died at 11:16 am on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at KU Med Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Elda was born on December 6, 1946 in Amoret, Missouri to Kenneth Roland and Ruth Gail (Barton) Dudley. She graduated from Miami High School and received her nurse aide training. On December 27, 1964 she married Raymond E. Holsman in Butler, Missouri. They had two daughters and when her girls were young she spent many hours leading Brownies, Girl Scouts, 4-H, and Pleasanton Jayettes. She truly enjoyed the many miles she traveled taking her girls and other children to church camp and softball games.

 Elda was a member of the Amoret Christian Church and a very active member of the PTO when her girls were young. When the girls reached junior high, she began working outside the home as a cook and CNA at Pleasant View Manor and then as a CNA at Prescott Country View from which she retired. However the "job" Elda enjoyed most was being a grandma to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren for whom she made beautiful baby blankets. She also enjoyed genealogy, crocheting, sewing, garage sale shopping, and spending time with her family. 

Elda was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Dudley, her father, Roland Dudley, step-father, David Hess, sister, Twila Finfrock, brother, Kenneth Dudley, step-brother, David "Burl" Hess. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Holsman of the home; two daughters, Kathy Secrest and husband Jesse of Pleasanton and Heidi Martinez and husband Joe of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Glenda Dudley and soon to be husband George Ahrens of Boone, Iowa, her twin sister Velda Holsman and husband James of Pleasanton, Brenda Newson and husband John of Haughton, Louisiana; two brothers; Roland Dean Dudley and wife Kathy of Waxhaw, North Carolina, and William Merle Dudley and wife Ganelle of Spring Dale, Arkansas; three step-brothers, Ronnie Hess and wife Wanda of Grandview, Missouri, Darrell Hess and wife Linda of Hume, Missouri, and Kermit Hess and wife Orlene of Belton, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Kelsey, Kaitlyn, Shawn, Jacob, Mason, Morgan, Erika, Autumn, Hunter, and Caleb; two great-grandchildren, Hudson and Emmi. Elda was looking forward to a new great-grandbaby in January; and a host of nieces and nephews who meant so much to her as well. 

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Schneider Funeral Homes and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. A Memorial Service will follow the visitation at 6:00 pm. The family suggests contributions to First Christian Church of Pleasanton Local Missions Fund. On line condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.