Two year old found unconscious in swimming pool in Barton County

On August 12, 2019 at approximately 7:10 p.m. the Barton County 911 Dispatch Center received a 911 call in reference to a child that was found unresponsive in an above ground swimming pool. 

Family members removed the child from the swimming pool and called 911. First responders and Deputies were dispatched to the residence, which is located south of the intersection of 43 Highway and 126 highways in Barton County. 

Prior to any First Responders arriving Family members performed CPR on the Child. When emergency responders arrived on scene life saving measures were provided by paramedics from the Barton County Ambulance.

The child was transported to Via Christie hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas by the Barton County Ambulance and a short time later was transported to Children’s Mercy in Kansas City and is in critical condition.
At this time the family asks that you keep them in their prayers during this horrible tragedy. 

The Barton County Sheriff contacted the Missouri State Highway Patrol to investigate the incident. The incident has been ruled as a tragic accident and no further criminal investigation is being sought.

If anybody has any further questions in regards to the investigation, they may contact Trooper John Lueckenhoff with the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 417-895-6868.

Sheriff Mitchell Shaw would like to thank the responding agencies who answered the call to this tragic event. 

Deputy Sheriff William Weiser, Barton County Ambulance, Jasper Fire Department, and the Liberal Fire Department

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us.

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Don't dump your aquarium...

The Missouri Department of Conservation recently learned an African cichlid was caught from a lake near Moberly. This fish was most likely dumped into the water from an aquarium. Did you know Petco will take your unwanted fish and try to re-home them? 

We recommend taking advantage of this service, as dumping an aquarium can introduce parasites and disease to native fish. For more information, check out https://mdc.mo.gov/conmag/2015/05/no-dumping

Prearrange your funeral now through the Mullinax Funeral Home

Set up your prearrangements this month and save up to $500 right away! Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler and Drexel (660)679-0009 orwww.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Aquatic center closed tomorrow

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Butler Aquatic Center will be closed Wednesday, August 14th. Plans are to open again Thursday, August 15th with regular business hours. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

-courtesy BAC Management

Bates County Memorial Hospital Medical Marijuana Policy

Bates County Memorial Hospital Medical Marijuana Policy

Bates County Memorial Hospital has approved a medical marijuana policy effective immediately: medical marijuana use will not be allowed in any area covered under the hospital license including inpatient, clinics, infusion settings, or other outpatient settings. The policy is applicable to all patients and visitors of Bates County Memorial Hospital and Family Care Clinics.

Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) and Family Care Clinics (FCCs) recognize that Missouri law authorizes marijuana use by qualifying patients for certain medical conditions. However, use and possession of marijuana is prohibited by federal law.

Due to federal requirements that health care providers maintain compliance with federal laws and regulations regarding the provision of health care services, physician or mid-level providers employed by BCMH and FCCs may not certify patients with qualifying medical conditions for the purpose of authorizing the use of medical marijuana. 

Physicians with privileges to see patients at the hospital or Family Care Clinics may not certify patients while such patients are under their care at BCMH or FCCs.

Medical marijuana may not be used or possessed in any form by any one on the premises of the hospital or the Family Care Clinics. 

The hospital is currently training staff on appropriate procedures for patients who present with marijuana in their possession. BCMH is also developing educational materials for patients and visitors to clarify its position on medical marijuana, and procedures for patients who present in possession of marijuana.  - Courtesy of the BCMH 

Obituary -Raymond E Lyon

Raymond E. Lyon, 93, of Ottumwa died at 2:05 p.m. August 5, 2019 in Ottumwa.

He was born December 31, 1925 in Alva, OK to Ray Elmer and Ellen Bennett Lyon. Raymond married Grace Elizabeth Wix on August 26, 1946 and she preceded him in death on June 1, 2015.

At the age of 9 he moved from Freedom, OK to Gentry, AR and was a graduate of Gentry High School. He attended Ozark Christian College in Bentonville, AR and Joplin, MO. He helped start the Midwestern School of Evangelism in Ottumwa from where he graduated and served on the faculty. Raymond taught at Door Drive College of the Bible in Rutland, VT. He preached and held revival meetings all over the United States and traveled the world in various mission trips including England, Puerto Rico and Jamaica.

He attended Christ’s Church in Ottumwa and Abingdon Church of Christ in Abingdon. Raymond owned and operated Lyon’s Landscaping.

Surviving are two sons, Philip (Stephanie) Lyon and Craig Lyon both of Ottumwa; two daughters, Linda (Daniel) Wiese and Sarah Gullett both of Topeka, KS; 9 grandchildren, Raymond Lyon, James Lyon, Charity Dyer, Kandy Richard, Sean Wiese, Justin Wiese, Crystal Wiese, Dianna Burchett and Joy Gullett; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ruth Lyon of Lynn, MO and Elsie Fern Reimer of Topeka, KS.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and John Lyon.

Funeral services will be 3:30p.m. Sunday, August 19, 2019s at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, 1301 N. Orange St., Butler, MO 64730, with his son Phil Lyon, his grandson, Raymond Lyon and Dan Smith officiating.

Visitation with the family present will be 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Summit Theological Seminary in Peru, IN.

Way to go!

Butler Walmart would like to recognize Ella, Jerry and Cecil for going out of their way to help a customer in need in automotive after the shop had closed. 

They chose to help a customer that would have been stranded. They took care of the customer and got them safely back on the road!