Statewide tornado drill coming next month

When is the Drill Held?

Missouri’s 2020 statewide tornado drill will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 10 a.m. In case of severe weather on the day of the drill, it will be moved to Thursday, March 5 at 10 a.m. This is an opportunity for Missourians to practice their sheltering plans and ensure readiness in case of a severe weather emergency while at home, work or school.

Each year, the National Weather Service chooses the date of Missouri’s statewide tornado drill. The drill is generally held during the first two weeks of March.

Why Participate?

Severe weather can strike at any time in Missouri, making it important for all of us to be prepared to find the most secure shelter available no matter where we are. The statewide tornado drill is an excellent opportunity for Missourians to practice their sheltering plans and ensure readiness in case of a severe weather emergency. The statewide drill provides schools, businesses and families with an opportunity to test their planning and readiness to be able to quickly seek appropriate shelter in case of a real severe weather emergency. By practicing and increasing readiness across the state, Missourians will feel confident and prepared in the event of actual severe weather emergencies.

How to Participate

At 10:00 a.m. on the day of the drill, NOAA Weather Radios will alert listeners that the tornado drill has begun. Outdoor warning sirens will also sound across Missouri. At this time, participants should practice taking cover in their designated shelter.

Schools, businesses and families are all encouraged to participate in the statewide tornado drill. Schools are encouraged to use the tornado drill as an educational tool for students by incorporating tornado facts and meteorological information and safety tips into their lesson plans.

Missouri’s annual Statewide Tornado Drill is part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which includes:
Monday – Have a Plan/Receive Weather Information Day
Tuesday – Tornado Safety Day, including a statewide tornado drill at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday – Lightning Safety Day
Thursday – Hail/Wind Safety Day
Friday – Flood Safety Day

The National Weather Service St. Louis Forecast Office has compiled information about all these weather threats and the safety measure to take in response at its Severe Weather Preparedness Week site.

StormAware is using Facebook and Twitter to help provide severe weather facts and safety information in the days leading up to and during Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Please like the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency’s Facebook page at facebook.com/MissouriSEMA and follow on Twitter at twitter.com/MoSEMA_.

Sick of the smokes? Help is available

Quitting is hard, but when you’re ready, you need all of the support, encouragement, and tools to succeed - or to try again. The Quit Smoking Support Group meets every fourth Thursday of the month. Light snacks served.

Date: Thursday, February 27, 2020
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: Meeting Room AB at Bates County Memorial Hospital
Facilitator: Jennifer Eick-Jakiela, LCSW, Behavioral Health Consultant for Family Care Clinics.

For more information, call 660-200-7007.
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Civil War ceremony coming to Butler

On March 22nd at 2 pm there will be a ceremony for Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Freeman Davis. Freeman Davis was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the battle of Missionary Ridge, TN on November 25, 1863. 

The ceremony will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, MO and is open to the public.

Editor's note- this is of major historical significance and will make for a great family outing!

Clinton hires new assistant principal

Clinton School District is proud to announce it has selected Kyle Cahill as Assistant Principal of Clinton High School starting with the 2020-2021 school year. Cahill was selected from an applicant pool of over 30 candidates, including two rounds of interviews with fifteen Clinton School District staff members.

Mr. Cahill has spent the last two years in the Holden School District where he has served as Assistant Activities Director, teacher and Head Coach. Prior to that, Cahill was a Social Studies teacher and coach in the Belton School District where he was a Teacher of the Year Finalist for the district.

Mr. Cahill will soon be Dr. Cahill as he is currently finishing his Doctorate of Educational Leadership from William Woods University. Cahill has a Master's in Administration as well as a Master’s in Counseling Psychology: Positive Coaching from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Cahill graduated from Lee’s Summit North High School where he was the editor of the school newspaper, took International Baccalaureate classes as well as being a part of the varsity football and wrestling teams. After high school, Mr. Cahill served as a paraprofessional in the Oak Grove School District prior to becoming a classroom teacher in Belton.

Throughout the interview process it was evident that his strength is in building positive relationships with all stakeholders. Mr. Cahill will utilize this as he handles many responsibilities for the Clinton School District as High School Assistant Principal. Cahill has experiences in handling discipline, utilizing restorative practices and working with students from all backgrounds. Mr. Cahill will also oversee the A+ program, Cardinal Time advisory period and safety/security at CHS.

Jarrod Steffens, Clinton High School Principal said, “We are excited to have Kyle Cahill on board our leadership team for Clinton High School and the Clinton School District. He will bring a lot of positive energy along with high expectations for students and staff. He is an up and coming leader in the field of education and we are glad to have him on our team!”

Mr. Cahill said, “I am incredibly excited for the opportunity that the Clinton School District has given me. I look forward to meeting the students and staff as soon as possible! I am excited to get to work and to start building relationships with the students, teachers, staff, and community members. My hope is to continue to assist in building on the strong tradition that Clinton High School already has!”

Kyle and his wife Amanda, who is also an educator, will welcome their first child in less than a month. Education is a family business for Cahill as he is a fourth generation educator and will bring many great ideas to the school district. Please welcome Mr. Kyle Cahill!

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Schell City woman seriously injured in St. Clair County rollover accident

On 2/24/20 around 11:40am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Route Y around 6 miles north of El Dorado Springs, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt driven by 29 year old Brandi M. Maus of Schell City, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a culvert and overturned ejecting the driver.

Brandi M. Maus sustained serious injuries in this accident and she was transported by ambulance to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by Bray's Towing of Osceola, Missouri.


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Harrisonville man Injured in Cass County rollover accident

On 2/24/20 around 2:08pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriffs Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on the south outer road of 307th Street in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2007 Honda driven by 49 year old Michael T. Brewster of Harrisonville, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned.

Mr. Brewster sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by Miller's Tow.

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Obituary - Barbara Jean Allen

Barbara Jean Allen, 85 of Butler, Missouri passed away on February 21, 2020 at Medicalodge in Butler, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). A visitation will be held prior services on Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm also at the funeral home. 

Burial will follow in Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Medicalodge Activity fund. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuner-alhome.com

Born Barbara Jean Luppens on March 23, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Francis and Mabel Ross Luppens. Mrs. Allen, a long time Bates county resident, whom along with her late husband, Scott William Allen, owned and operated an award-winning Adrian milk farm. 

For years Barbara was active in the Eastern Star organization, rising to the distinction of District Deputy Grand Matron. She had three sisters, Lavon Test, Blanche Harding, and Darlene Thompson, all of whom have preceded her in death. She leaves her brother-in-law, Clyde Thompson of Adrian Missouri, several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Semi truck rollover in Barton County

The Barton County 911 center received a call of a semi truck rollover accident on 126 hwy and just east of M hwy. 

First responders from the Liberal fire department and Barton County ambulance responded to the scene. At this time we have no information on injuries. 

The accident is being investigated by the Missouri state highway patrol. Please if you're driving in the area of the accident drive with caution.