Hume Community News 9/25/18

Lew & Vanessa Spencer of Seattle, Washington along with Lew’s sister Carol and Husband, Mark Burnfin of Union Star, Missouri came for a weekend visit Saturday, September 22 with their Aunt Ruth and all the Spencer cousins. They had a great time visiting, eating, laughing and hearing about Lew’s new business “AMS Synthetic Oil”.

We visited reminiscence and sang around the campfire on Saturday night. On Sunday we ate all day and reminisce about the good ole days.

Those attending were Jim & Mary Spencer; Robert & Danyelle Spencer and Anna, Robbie, Emily, Malachi, Callie & James Spencer; Barbara and Ronnie Pruitt, Heather, Josh, Brileigh, Baileigh & Bridleigh Rogers, Natalie, Brena, Breck and Brody Umphenour; Rhonda and Gracelynn Clark; Mike, Tee, Rhett, Haleigh, Reed, and Raygen Spencer; Beverly Spencer, Alexis, Spencer, Blake & Seth; Michael & Angela Clark & Sophia; Steve, Scott, Logen and Ruth Spencer; Dixie Haler and Cheyenne Davidson joined us Saturday afternoon. Dixie had met Lew several years ago. A great time was had by all.

Everett and Karen Irwin, Jess and Virginia Durbin attended the Ford Family Reunion in Sheldon on Sunday, September 23.

October 8th will be the next O5O carry in dinner at the Hume Community Center in Hume.

Kid’s Klub had their first get together for the new school year at the Hume United Methodist Church on Wednesday, September 19th. 32 kids were in attendance on Wednesday afternoon after school. They sang, danced, learned a Bible Story and enjoyed refreshments. They were each given a notebook which will become their prayer journal and at the end of the year they will get to take this home with them. Always lots of fun at Kid’s Klub!

The Hume Food Pantry is always the 3rd Saturday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. October 20, 2018 will be the next Food Pantry Distribution in Hume. We always appreciate all the support we received.

Courtesy of Karen Irwin

A very "Autumn" Cold Front

Might want to dress the kiddos in layers today, a strong cold front will move through right around the time schools let out in Kansas City. Storms will be hit or miss but the cooler air and breezy north winds won't be!

Nevada Fire Department Open House

Nevada Fire Department will having a open house on October 6th 2018. This year we have added the kids firefighter challenge. 

We will also be showing off Engine 212 our newest truck, we will be having hotdog and popcorn. 

Check out the fun. We will be here from 9am to 1pm. Help us kick off fire prevetion week 2018.

Obituary - Danny DeTienne

Danny DeTienne, Nevada, passed away Thursday, September 13, at his home at the age of 58. 

Services are scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 26, at the Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill with a private burial to follow in Rich Hill's Green Lawn Cemetery. 

Memorials to the American Cancer Society are suggested.

Obituary - Nancy Jane (Swope) Laning

Nancy Jane (Swope) Laning, Nevada, passed away Saturday, September 22, at St. Luke's East Hospital, Lee's Summit, Mo., at the age of 70. 

Arrangements are under direction of the Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, and services are scheduled at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 26, at the Rich Hill Christian Church with burial planned later. 

Visitation is scheduled between 6-8pm Tuesday evening, September 25, at the Heuser Funeral Home. Memorials to the Special Fund at the Rich Hill Christian Church are suggested.

Obituary - Gerald Lee "Jerry" Yost

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Yost, age 73, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Friday September 21, 2018.

Funeral service is pending at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.

Waffle Day at the Bates County Memorial Hospital

Pictured: Jim Hansen, Ken Newkirk, Gary Hoover, John Baze. Not pictured: Andrea Davis, RN

WAFFLE DAY
These gentlemen somehow convinced Jacque Waite, RN, Supervisor of the Cardiopulmonary Rehab Department and Andrea Davis, RN to make waffles for patients today. No, waffles aren't a "super food" - but they are super yummy, and a rare treat. 

Our Cardiac Rehab team is there every day to make the journey to better health a fun one for our patients. Just so happened, today it was with waffles.

Courtesy of the Bates County Memorial Hospital 

Motorists, Farmers: Stay Alert During Harvest Time!

Fall has arrived and so has the time for harvesting crops. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to expect heavier farm machinery traffic--especially on rural highways. Please obey all traffic laws and remain vigilant. Most importantly, everyone is encouraged to share the road. Farmers and motorists alike should be safe, courteous drivers.

There were 174 Missouri traffic crashes involving farm equipment in 2017. In those crashes, five people were killed and 50 were injured. 

Farming plays a vital role in Missouri’s economy, history, and identity. The following are reminders for safe travel during this busy time of year:

MOTORISTS

* Stay alert for slow moving farm equipment. 
* When you come up behind a tractor or other farm machinery, please slow down and be patient. Wait to pass until you have a clear view of the road ahead and there is no oncoming traffic. Never pass on a hill or curve.
* Collisions commonly occur when a motorist tries to pass a left-turning farm vehicle. A tractor that appears to be pulling to the right side of the road to let motorists pass, instead may be preparing to make a wide left turn. Watch the farmer’s hand and light signals closely.
* Pay close attention to farm equipment entering and leaving the highway from side roads and driveways.
* Special attention must be paid when traveling at dawn or dusk when the sun makes it difficult for drivers to see.

FARMERS

* Make sure any farm equipment being driven on Missouri roadways is properly marked with lights and a “slow-moving vehicle” emblem.

* Drive as far to the right as possible.

* If traffic accumulates behind you on a road where it is difficult to make a safe pass, you should pull off onto the side of the road in a level area, so the vehicles can pass.

* If possible, never travel on roadways at dawn or dusk when it is more difficult for drivers of other vehicles to see. However, Missouri law allows agricultural machinery and implements to be operated on state highways between the hours of sunset and sunrise for agricultural purposes provided such vehicles are equipped with the required lighting. 

* Like other motor vehicles, most modern farm tractors have seat belts. Always use a seat belt when operating a tractor equipped with a roll-over protection structure.

* Often, all-terrain vehicles are used for agricultural purposes. ATVs being used for farming can only travel on highways during daylight hours and must be equipped with lights, a bicycle flag, and a "slow-moving vehicle" emblem. 

The law requires anyone under the age of 18 to wear a safety helmet when operating an ATV; the Patrol, however, recommends all operators wear a safety helmet regardless of age.

Driving is a full-time job ... for everyone! Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers. Whether you’re driving a vehicle or operating farm machinery, you must pay attention to the roadway, other drivers, and traffic signs. It’s that simple.

The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. “Don’t Violate The Trust.”

Follow the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Twitter @MSHPTrooperGHQ