Weight loss support group meeting soon

From Bates County Memorial Hospital

THE SKINNY ON FAT is what we're talking about at the Feb. 18th meeting of the Weight Management Support Group.

Important update: After enthusiastic response in January, we have decided to hold this support group twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays, with afternoon and evening group meetings available (2:00 pm and 6:00 pm). Registered Dietitian Jennifer Lindquist will lead the support group.

Date: Thursday, February 18, 2020
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. AND 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Bates County Memorial Hospital Education Center
Facilitator: Jennifer Lindquist, RDN, LDN, Dietitian-Nutritionist

For more information, call 660-200-7007.

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Obituary - David Forehand

David Forehand, age 82, Windsor, Missouri passed away, Saturday, January, 11, 2020. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com. Graveside services will be at 2pm on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri.

David Edward Forehand was born on September 23, 1937 in Norfolk, Virginia to William and Ninna (Holt) Forehand. He was in the Army from July 9, 1962 until January 19, 1966, he was stationed in Hawaii. David was an over the road trucker. David's passion was music and playing his steel guitar, he played also played in a band. David enjoyed playing music for his girlfriend and family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing and loved to talk about life.

David is survived by his girlfriend, Sammie Daugherty, sister, Edna Griffin, sons, Aaron Fowler, Chris Daugherty, and Larry Lindsay, daughter, Tabitha Lindsay, 3 nephews, Buck Jr., Jonny, and Eddie, 3 nieces, Cathy, Dian, and Melissa, 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.

Congratulations to Dr. Jim Miller

Congratulations to Dr. Jim Miller and Dr. Craig Lundgren for being named Top Doctors in 2020.

Kansas City Magazine publishes a list of the top doctors across the Kansas City region, compiled by Castle Connolly, a healthcare research firm. See the list: 

https://www.435mag.com/top-doctors/

From Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol

Welcome to Archie Benny

At last night Archie City Council meeting, Chief Gary Hacker introduced Benny Kenney, retired Lt. Col with the Jackson County Sheriff's office to the audience as Archie Police Department's newest officer. 

He brings many years of experience to our department and are glad to have him on board!

Have some fun being trivial...

The Bates County Extension Council is hosting the 2nd Annual Bates County Extension Trivia Night on Saturday, March 7 at the Adrian Optimist Club building in Adrian, MO. There will be a Kickin' Chicken Fundraising Meal by Robert Perrymann beginning at 5 pm. Meals are $10 each. (NO advanced tickets will be sold.) 

Trivia Night starts at 7 pm with Wayne Seider returning as the emcee. Please consider getting a team together, sponsoring a round, sponsoring the concession stand, donating items to the silent auction--anything will help. This fundraising event to help continue to fund the 4-H YPA position in Bates County. For more information, contact the Bates County Extension Office at 660.679.4167 or batesco@missouri.edu.

Considering a career in law enforcement?

More details here https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/RCOD/Index.html