Dana Ellis Appointed to NRMC Board of Directors

Nevada Regional Medical Center (NRMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dana Ellis, RN to the Board of Directors. Ellis is the Occupational Health Nurse at 3M in Nevada where she has been employed since 2012. Prior to that, she worked at NRMC for 16 years as a registered nurse in Surgical Services and the Maternity Center.

“We are excited to have Dana on the board,” said Steve Russ, NRMC Board of Directors Chair. “Her experience and insight from working in health care at NRMC in the past and currently at 3M, will be valuable to NRMC.”

Ellis was born in Fort Scott, Kansas and raised in Nevada where she graduated high school in 1991. She earned an Associate’s degree in nursing from Fort Scott Community College in 1997 and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Pittsburg State University in 2008. She also currently holds a certification in occupational health nursing and case management through the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses.

Ellis will replace Brad Copeland, DVM after his two-term service of 6 years. In 2017 and 2018, Dr. Copeland served as Chair of the Finance and Technology committees of the hospital board.

“Our hospital, the employees, and the patients it serves are important to me,” Ellis said. “And as a health care provider with roots in our community, I feel I have the ability to offer support to the board and those the hospital serves.

My goal is to support employees while maintaining the integrity of the facility to see it through for the next generation of health care providers and community members. NRMC is facing financial hardship, as are many rural hospitals. However, I know NRMC has the strength to overcome what some hospitals have not. NRMC has dedicated, knowledgeable employees and physicians that provide excellent healthcare to the members of our community.”

Ellis was also appointed to the NRMC Foundation Board of Directors in February of this year and recently served on the gala event committee.

“Dana has been an excellent addition to the Foundation board,” said Natalie Eberhard, Community Relations and Foundation Manager at NRMC. “She is engaged and forward thinking. We are lucky to have her help with our fundraising events.”

Ellis serves the community through many other civic organizations including First Presbyterian Church, Healthy Nevada, Relay for Life, and Vernon County 4-H. She is also a past member of the YMCA Board of Directors.

Obituary - Allisha “Pippy” S. Reynolds

Allisha “Pippy” S. Reynolds, age 27, of Peculiar, Missouri, left this world too soon on Monday, December 3, 2018.
A Celebration of Life Visitation Service will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Cullen Funeral Home 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be given to the KC Care Clinic in memory of Allie, https://kccare.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/Allie was born on June 21, 1991 in Overland Park, Kansas. She was the daughter of Christopher A. Reynolds and Mary Teresa “Terie” Wempe.

Allie was a talented artist, loving mother, loving sister, adored daughter, loyal friend, and seeker of enlightenment. Her “bigger than life” personality belied her tiny appearance. Her sarcastic wit and genuine hugs will be greatly missed by everyone she touched.

Allie is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Christina Murphy; paternal great grandmother, Antonia “Toni” Allen; paternal great grandfather, Fletcher Reynolds III; aunt, Trudie Hutchison; and maternal grandmother, Sheryl Hooper (Clyde).

She is survived by her son, Jerad Pine; partner, Jason Patrick; mother, Terie Jahr (Chris); father Christopher Reynolds (Sheryl); brother, Kyle Reynolds (Bailey); stepsisters Skie Pearson (Nick) and Kelsey Taylor (Nash); grandfathers, Tom Wempe (Vicki) and Larry Murphy (Celia); uncles Mike Murphy (Sarah), Fletcher Reynolds IIII, Todd Wempe (Brenda), and Trent Wempe (Cindy); aunt, Tracie Michaels; great aunt, Eva Van Donge (Donald); nephews, nieces, cousins, and countless other family members who loved her.

Clark Grizwold would be proud...

While the neighboring lights dim in defeat, this home in north Adrian shines so brightly you can see the glow from I-49. A mighty fine tribute to National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Happy Holidays!

Police Pursuit in Barton County

On December 5th 2018 at approximately 9:29 p.m. a Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper attempted to conduct a stop on a vehicle in the area of DD and EE on I-49. It had been reported that this vehicle had been involved in an accident in Vernon County and left the scene. 

The vehicle had extensive damage to it and the pursuing troopers observed the vehicle driving in a careless manner. The pursuit went west on DD Highway and then turned South on Northwest 10th Lane. As the pursuit traveled south on 10th Ln a Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper was able to put Stop Sticks down on 10th Ln just a short ways north of 160 Highway. 

The fleeing vehicle drove over the stop sticks and flattened all tires on the vehicle. When the fleeing vehicle got to 160 highway it went westbound. The Pursuit continued westbound on 160 Highway past 43 Highway with the vehicle throwing Sparks and driving careless in both lanes of traffic. At one point during the pursuit the fleeing vehicle struck a Barton County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. 

The pursuit ended just west of Southwest 110th Lane on 160 Highway when the fleeing vehicle struck a guardrail and deputies blocked him from going any farther. After a brief struggle between officers and the subject he was taken into custody without further incident. Arrested was a Justin C. Venard, age 39, of Baxter Springs, Kansas. 

He's being held in the Barton County Jail on a 24 hour hold for investigation awaiting formal criminal charges. Reports will be sent to the Barton County Prosecutor for consideration of filing criminal charges.

From the Nevada Police Department

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Obituary - Randall Scott "Randy" Banta

Randall Scott "Randy" Banta, age 55, of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. He was born at Joplin, Missouri on April 13, 1963 the son of Kenneth and Marietta Medley Banta. He worked as a sales manager for Croft Trailer Supply. He married Stacy Payne on April 10, 1992. 

Together, they bred and showed English Bulldogs for over twenty years, raising several AKC Champions. Banta Bulldogs, is a member of the Bull Dog Club of America and also in the Bulldog Hall of Fame. 

Randy was a member of the Pleasanton First Baptist Church, Pleasanton Volunteer Fire Department, and served on the Pleasanton City Council. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marietta, and a stepson, Brandon Stevens. Randy is survived by his wife, Stacy, two daughters; Maranda Miner and Derek, and Jennifer Banta, a stepson Jeff Stevens and Cristina, a stepdaughter, Erica Stevens; two brothers; Gary Banta and Tammy and Russ Banta and Shannon; and eight grandchildren: Ryan, Sebastian, Payton, Justin, Parker, Nathaniel, Marshall and Jakob.

Funeral service will be 2 pm Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial in the Pleasanton Cemetery. 

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Colorectal Cancer Association c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Recovered Property from the Cass County Sheriff's Office

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has recovered several stolen items including a set of golf clubs, a set of professional drywall tools, and two leaf blowers. 

If you have had any of these items stolen, please contact our Property Clerk at 816-380-8316.