Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Butler Bears Track Team XRC Champs

Last night the Butler Bears traveled to Barstow for our Conference track meet. It was a perfect day for track and field. With sickness and injury hitting us very hard yesterday I had to ask that the youngers step up in big big roles. Every person that competed last night did just that. As we waited huddled up at mid field the boys finally got the result we have been working for for a long time. Your Butler boys placed an overall 1st place with team total of 162.5 points. This was a great opportunity for all involved and contribute to not only themselves but work together for a true goal of TEAM standings. The XRC places the top 8 in each event. Here are the athletes who helped their team earn these points:
 100m Dash - Kaleb Kauffman - 2nd place
                    Ben Holt - 5th place
200m Dash - Tanner Diehl - 2nd place
                    Kaleb Kauffman - 3rd place
400m Dash - Tanner Diehl - 2nd place
                    Nathan Baker - 8th place

Hume Community News 5/4/15

The community of Hume wishes to extend their sympathy to the family of Mildred McGee, age 97 formally of Hume who passed away on April 28. Services were held for her on May 2nd at the Hume Cemetery. Mildred and her husband James were always known for their hard work and beautiful yard. You could always see the McGee’s taking a daily walk and visiting with folks along the way. Our thoughts and prayers are with her daughter, Joan and family.

Rhyder Rushing celebrated his 3rd birthday on Saturday, May 2 at his home; his Daddy Josh Rushing also celebrated a birthday. The day was full of fun and lots of presents. The party was hosted by his Mommy, Holly Rushing.

Addie Rushing 5 year old daughter of Josh and Holly Rushing participated and won ranch sorting at Deerfield, Mo on Sunday in the youth division. Congratulations Addie and Mistletoe!

The County Line 4-H is hosting a 5K color run/walk for Cameron Osburn. Cameron was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes when he was 4 years old in September of 2014. Cameron has been a champ through everything. Keeping track of your diabetes is not an easy thing to do, but something that will help out Cameron a lot is an insulin pump. Cameron is having trouble with either too high of a blood sugar or too low of one. Cameron is the 5 year old son of Joey and Brandi Osburn of Hume.

The walk will be May 15, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hume Park. Following the walk the 4-H club is having hotdogs and then a movie in the park after the walk. We will be selling t-shirts that will be ten dollars and if you don’t want to buy a t-shirt then it will be five dollars to walk in the 5K. If you do want to purchase a t-shirt, please let me know before May w12 and please pay ahead of time. Keep in mind that all the money we raise is going towards Cameron’s diabetes supplies.

For any more information please contact Megan Sutcliffe at 660-643-7161 or Karlee Metcalf at 660-643-7273. We also have a Face book page called “Walking With Cameron”, for more information like us on Face book. If you would like to send a donation, please make checks out to Countyline 4-H and mail to Megan Sutcliffe, 10266 SW State RT A, Hume, MO 64752. Thanks to everyone who plan on coming and that are helping.

Obituary - Iva Lorene Spillman

 Iva Lorene Spillman, 90, Nevada, MO passed from this life on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at her home in Nevada. She was born on July 1, 1924 in Bates County, MO to Bennie and Iva Adams. She married her high school sweetheart Lloyd Lee Spillman on June 21, 1943 in Ft. Scott, KS and had together they one son, Robert Lee Spillman. They shared 70 years together.

During World War II Lorene worked in an airplane factory in Kansas City, Missouri, then as a secretary at Metz High School and finally as a receptionist at the Nevada City Hospital. She and Lloyd then retired to the Lake of the Ozarks until 2008 when they moved to Nevada. Lorene was a member of the Metz United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her sisters, Darlene (Adams) Burgess and Dorothy (Adams) Steuck; one granddaughter, Christina Spillman; daughter-in-law, Rose Mary Spillman, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Lloyd; a son, Robert; brothers Edward, Donald, Clarence, Wilbert, Hershell, Kenneth and Bennie (Jr.); and sisters Luella (Adams) Hirmi and Mildred (Adams) Morgan.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, with Gary Kurtz officiating. A committal service will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, MO. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made in her memory to Vernon County People for Pets or Metz United Methodist Church in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Milo woman injured why trying to avoid police chase

A Milo woman escaped serious injury in a one vehicle accident Monday night in Vernon County. 

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the accident occurred just before 8:20 P.M. Monday night on Route K, around 6 miles East of Nevada when a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 53 year old Shelly Ward. 

Ward was traveling Westbound when she left the roadway, to avoid a vehicle that was engaged in a pursuit, and traveled into a ditch. Ward was listed with minor injuries and transported by private vehicle to seek treatment on her own.

Mid America Live contacted the Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher and he said " The chase happened in the Southwest part of the county. One person in custody and a Vernon County Deputy sustained minor injuries when his vehicle hit the fleeing car". 

More information will be released when available. Investigation still under way.

Monday, May 4, 2015

Bates County Memorial Hospital’s Volunteer Of The Year

The Auxiliary members voted by secret ballot for the volunteer they believed represented their organization as Volunteer of the Year. After the votes were counted, BOB JOHNSON was selected Volunteer of the Year.
Bob Johnson (left) and Ed Hannon


Bob began his volunteer service at the hospital in October, 2011. For four years, Bob has graciously given of his time each week to work at the Information Desk, as well as helping with fundraisers.

Bates County Memorial Hospital is honored to present Bob with a gift from the Hospital in honor of this deserved recognition. We thank him for his selfless giving to Bates County Memorial Hospital and the community we serve.

Great job opening in Butler

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative currently has a job opening for a Consumer Service Representative at our Butler office location. Osage Valle offers an excellent NRECA retirement plan, great benefit programs, and a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications. Interested parties are to direct inquiries with the following: (1) cover letter; (2) resume; and (3) three professional references or letters of recommendation. All applications must be received by May 26, 2015:

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 470
1321 N Orange St
Butler MO 64730
or email to cgregory@osagevalley.com by May 26, 2015

Position Objective:
To render prompt, courteous and reliable cashier and receptionist services to member-owners, assuring the maintenance of sound and exact consumer payment records for the cooperative.
Duties and Responsibilities:
a.       Receives bill payments over the counter and from depositories
b.      Reconciles daily cash/check and payment stub totals
c.       Balances cash drawer daily
d.      Creates service orders
e.      Handles transactions associated with petty cash fund
f.       Participates in safety meeting and training programs as required
g.      Participates in annual meeting as required
h.      The list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deem necessary.
Education and Experience:
A high school diploma and one year of general office experience and computer knowledge is required. Attention to detail and good oral communication skills required. Applicant must have knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
Physical Demands:
Works in a climate controlled environment. Job requires sitting, standing, walking, bending and reaching. Also requires good finger dexterity, repetitive motions with hands and fingers. Requires ability to perform close work, have good vision and hearing.
Osage Valley Electric Cooperative is a rural electric cooperative serving over 15,700 meters along 3,700 miles of line in portions of seven counties. Annual revenues are in excess of 30 million. The Cooperative employs 49 employees. The headquarters is located in Butler, MO which is approximately 50 miles south of Kansas City, MO.
Osage Valley Electric Cooperative offers an excellent NRECA retirement plan, great benefit programs, and a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications. Interested parties are to direct inquiries with the following: (1) cover letter; (2) resume; and (3) three professional references or letters of recommendation. All applications must be received by May 26, 2015:
Human Resources, Osage Valley Electric Cooperative, PO Box 470, Butler, MO 64730
An Equal Opportunity Employer 
All replies are confidential

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Osceola woman arrested

Julia Mitchell
On May 1, Julia Mitchell, 53, was arrested at a residence on NE 477 Road, Osceola, on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with a class C felony of possessing a controlled substance. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.

The charge stems from an incident on April 17 when St. Clair County deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle Mitchell was a passenger in. During the investigation a glass pipe commonly used to smoke methamphetamine was located in a plastic sack that allegedly belonged to Mitchell. 


The Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force assisted with the investigation.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Warrant issued by Missouri Department of Corrections Board of Probation and Parole

Rachael Wheatley
On May 1, Rachael Wheatley, 36, Springfield, was arrested in Lowry City on a no bond warrant issued by Missouri Department of Corrections Board of Probation and Parole for absconding supervision.

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