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Semi truck rollover accident SE of Nevada

On 10/3/18 around 7:50pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies and Walker Fire Department responded to a one vehicle semi truck rollover accident on Route K around 6 miles SE of Nevada.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County says the accident occurred when the 1994 Peterbilt driven by 17 year old Caleb R. Hughes of Nevada, Missouri was southbound on Route K and met another vehicle that was near the center line of traffic causing the truck to ran off the left side of the roadway and overturned.

Caleb R. Hughes sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported to Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs, Missouri for treatment.

The Peterbilt was totaled and towed from the scene by Garwood's Wrecker Service of Nevada, Missouri.


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Update: Appleton City man injured in two vehicle accident involving a tractor

On 10/3/18 around 5:05pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Butler Fire Department and Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident between a car and a tractor of Missouri 52 East Highway around 1 miles east of Route YY in rural Butler.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2005 Chevrolet driven by 34 year old Robert W. McIntosh of Appleton City, Missouri struck a hay baler that was being towed by a 1989 Ford Tractor driven by 49 year old Jason L. Rosier of Butler. After striking the vehicle the Chevrolet continued off the left side of the roadway and struck a fence before coming to rest.

Robert W. McIntosh sustained moderate injuries in this accident and he was transported by private vehicle to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The Chevrolet was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by Bulldog Tow of Appleton City.


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Bates County EMS visits Adrian Cub Scout Pack

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Paramedics Lucas Cavalieri and Sandy Bean visited the Adrian Cub Scout Pack meeting on Sunday, September 30. This is just one way we fulfill our mission here at BCMH: to continuously improve the health of our community.

Thanks to Stephanie Christiansen, Prior Auth Coordinator for Family Care Clinics and Adrian Cub Scout Cubmaster, for this photo submission!

Obituary - Loretta M. Slover

Loretta M. Slover, age 82, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Addington Place in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

A Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. 

A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with an interment at Raymore Cemetery, Raymore, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Foundation (www.alzfdn.org).

Loretta was born on July 18, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the daughter of Howard Bratcher and Leatha Richardson.

Loretta worked most of her career in sales and in 1953 met the love of her life, Don while working at Sears. On May 1, 1954 Loretta was joined in marriage with Don. Together Loretta and Don lived in south Kansas City, moving to Raymore in 1977 and were blessed with four children, Eric, Kyle, Donna, and Julie. All four of their children were raised and graduated from either Ray-Pec or Hickman Mills.

Later in life Loretta especially enjoyed gardening, shopping, and antiquing. Of these, Loretta’s favorite was by far shopping for her grandchildren.

Loretta is preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Donald Slover; parents, Howard and Leatha Bratcher; sister Velva Jean; and brother Murl Bratcher.

She is survived by two sons, Eric Slover (Wife Janet) and Kyle Slover (Wife Crystal); two daughters, Donna Matter (Husband Danny) and Julie Robinson (Husband Ed); twelve grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

Fire truck accident in Cedar County

On 10/3/18 around 8:55am the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Missouri 32 Highway around 3 miles west of Stockton, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1989 Pierce Lance Pumper Fire Truck driven by 62 year old Russell H. Hayes of Eldorado Springs, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway, driver over corrected back on to the roadway before crossing the center line and overturning.

Mr. Hayes sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was transported by Air Ambulance to Cox Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri for treatment.

The fire truck was totaled and towed from the scene by Mike's Wrecker Service of Stockton.


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Miami FFA News:

Miami FFA and the community have recently completed the successful corn harvest of the Miami FFA research farm located at the school. The Miami agriculture students have learned and participated in collecting soil sample’s and sent them off for analysis by Missouri University Extension. They also gathered information from the analysis for fertilizer recommendation to use on the corn crop and learned how to determine the amounts needed for application. The students also received input from the Beck seed agronomist on how to utilize fertilizer to optimize the production for the 2018 corn crop. Students utilized the USDA Soil Survey website to map the acreage and analyze the soil types on the farm. They had some plot hybrids average over 190 bushel/acre, with the whole field averaging 150 bushel/acre.. With the cooperation of many surrounding community businesses, the project was a complete success. Tidman Land & Cattle supplied the equipment and labor for fertilizer, tilling, seeding, and harvest. 

Nieder Seed Sales and Beck Seed provided the seed for all test plots and test equipment, as well as their expertise of harvest information. Heiman Agri-Services sponsored the fertilizer and McCulley Farms sponsored the chemical spray and application. Miami FFA would also like to thank Addleman Farms for their support on trucking and marketing of the grain. 

The students not only gained hands-on experience in production of row crop farming, they also used the financial information to keep records on all of the input costs and receipts, so they could better understand corn production as a business in Bates County. Miami FFA will utilize any profits from the 7.5 acres to expand the opportunities of its students with career and leadership experiences through the 2018-2019 calendar year. 

Currently, Miami FFA will have 5 students travel to Indianapolis, Indiana to National Convention October 24 thru the 27th. Miami FFA thanks Heritage Tractor for their support in the project and all community members for their support of the FFA. - Brody Julien , Miami FFA Reporter

Updated Obituary - Fletcher Alexander Reeves

Fletcher Alexander Reeves, 20, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born, March 11, 1998, in Shawnee, Kansas, the son of Clinton William and Anita (Alexander) Reeves. He departed this life, Friday, September 28, 2018, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Warrensburg, Missouri.

Fletcher attended the Strasburg, Missouri, elementary school from Kindergarten through 8th grade graduating in 2012. He then chose to attend the Lone Jack, Missouri, High School graduating in 2016. In high school he was active in choir, band, and track, as well as qualifying for the State Cross Country meet all four years. He was currently a junior at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg studying Public Relations and Finance.

Fletcher was an active member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and was strong in his faith. He enjoyed running, snow skiing, water skiing, and cars. He especially loved spending time with family and friends.

Fletcher was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Lois (Dixon) Alexander.

He is survived by his parents Clint and Anita of Pleasant Hill; paternal grandparents, Willis (and Ann) Reeves, and Fern (and Ken) Salmen, all of Madison, Nebraska; other relatives and a host of many friends.

Cremation has been accorded.

Visitation will be held 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018, at the Stanley-Dickey Funeral home, Pleasant Hill

A celebration of Fletcher’s life will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Reverend Dave Owsley will officiate.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Fletcher Reeves Memorial Fund which has been established with F&C Bank in Lone Jack and may also be sent in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements: Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, 203 N. Armstrong, Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080 (816) 540-5550