H marks the spot at BCMH

Troy Trumbore, RN, Emergency Department Supervisor, and Russ Whisenand, Ambulance Supervisor, put a fresh coat of paint on the helipad for air ambulance service at BCMH.

Emergency services at BCMH have seen a dramatic reduction in patients in the past month, Troy said.

Because of stay-at-home measures and fear of catching COVID-19, people may be hesitant to visit the doctor’s office, an urgent care clinic or the emergency room. It’s important to know that you can safely seek medical care and protect yourself.

Because hospitals are isolating COVID-19 patients from other patients, and have rigorous screening procedures and strict visitor policies in place, the risk of contracting the virus in the hospital is low.

BCMH is prepared, safe and ready to care.

#MyBCMH #MyCommunityHospital

News from the Community Food Pantry of Butler

Community Food Pantry of Butler will not have a mass distribution in May. USDA has sent extra food each week that is available to anyone that needs some extra help.

It is available during normal business hours. Mon 12:30pm-3:00pm and Tues, Wed, Thurs - 8:30am-11:00am and 12:30pm to 3:00pm.

660-679-3951 for questions and/or appointments

Shelter Insurance Donates to Butler Senior Center

Shelter Insurance of Butler agent Bryan Tippie donated $1,000 to Friends of the Butler Senior Center who was represented by Lenn Redding, to have face masks made to provide to the community. 

There were over 300 masks made by Tiffany Carmichael in a variety of colors. 

Photo credit of the News Express 

June 2nd Election in Bates County

NOTICE: 

Voters that normally vote in Passaic for the Municipal Election will now vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium in Butler 1 Precinct beginning with the June 2nd Election.

BUTLER 1 PRECINCT: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Ward 1, Mound, Shawnee, & Summit Townships will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium

Thank you. 

Marlene Wainscott

Bates County Clerk

Stealing reported in Nevada

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Begins Phasing in CCW Applications

Cass Co – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office will begin a phased reopening of clerical services on Monday May 4th in accordance with Governor Parson’s Show-Me-Strong Recovery Order. "Providing the best service possible and balancing the safety of the community is our highest priority. We appreciate the communities understanding during this time," said Sheriff Jeff Weber

To provide a safe environment for our staff and customers the front lobby will be limited to appointments only to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and maintain proper social distancing. Customers must wear a face covering/mask if the applicant requires fingerprinting. Only the applicant will be allowed inside the lobby for processing.

CCW’s will be processed by appointment only. Appointments will be scheduled Monday-Friday (excluding Holidays), 8 am-12 pm and 1 pm to 3:30 pm.

You may call 816.380.8320 to schedule your appointment or email sandy.lewis@cassmosheriff.org

If your CCW expired between February 1, 2020 and June 1, 2020 no late fees apply.

Additional information to obtain your CCW can be found on our website at www.cassmosheriff.org/ccw

Obituary - Judith Kay (Greer) Agee

Judith Kay (Greer) Agee, 79, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at her home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Judy was born October 1, 1940 in Harwood, Missouri, the daughter of Oscar Warren Greer and Ethel Pearl (Stults) Greer. She married Stafford A. Agee of Nevada on December 26, 1958 at Clayton Christian Church in Eve, MO and he survives of the home.

Judy grew up in the Eve community attending Pleasant Valley grade school and graduated from Nevada High School in 1959. She and her husband lived in Nevada initially, moving to Kansas City in 1973 and returning to Nevada in 1980. Judy worked in retail most of her life until the children were grown. She was a member of First Christian Church in Nevada, was past member of the Nevada Jaycee Wives Club serving as Regional Vice President, also a Charter member of the Bushwhacker Squares Square Dance Club, and a longtime member of the Vernon County Historical Society.

In addition to her husband Stafford of the home, survivors include one daughter, Jo Ann (Agee) Kappel and her husband Randy of Nevada; one son, James M. Agee and his wife Shannon of Lansing, KS; two granddaughters, Amy Agee of Webb City, MO, Allison Ware and her husband David of Granby, MO; three great-grandchildren, Keerston, Alivia, and Aiden Ware; two brothers, John H. Greer of Honeyville, UT, and Wayne Greer and his wife Vera of McCallister, OK; one sister, Elaine Millard and her husband Douglas of Wassilla, AK, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; three brothers, Oscar (Jack) Greer, Leo Greer, and Joseph Greer, all of Utah; four sisters, Iva Mayfield of Lamar, MO, Imogene Gruner, Fairbanks, AK, Betty Lance, Ogden, UT, and Joan Lawson, rural Sheldon, MO.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at First Christian Church in Nevada with Pastor Bill Platt and Pastor Hubert Fox officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Vernon County Cancer Relief c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Henry County Health Center announces second confirmed COVID-19 related death