Monday, June 1, 2020
Vernon County Health Department confirms new case of COVID-19
Vernon County Health Department
417-667-7418
Confirmed COVID-19 case
Vernon County Health Department has confirmed the 10th positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This case is asymptomatic and is isolated at home.
Vernon County Health Dept staff has identified and contacted any individual that may have come in close contact with the case which may have put them at risk and will monitor them for any signs and symptoms of illness. Those contacts will also be quarantined at home.
Individuals should continue to practice social distancing, clean/disinfect any high touched surfaces, wash their hands with soap and water routinely, use hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available and avoid touching your face (especially eyes, nose & mouth). It is up to each and every one of us to stop the spread of this disease!
CALL before going to a clinic, urgent care, or ER if you feel you need to be evaluated
Close Contact means: 6 ft or less for 10 minutes or more with a positive case
Obituary - “Rattlesnake” Eddie Wood
Eddie was born on January 30, 1952 in Harrisonville, Missouri, the son of Elmer Eugene Wood and Edith Mae (Cathcart) Wood. Eddie graduated from Harrisonville High School in 1971. He met the love of his life, Deborah Lynne Herring and united in marriage on December 7, 1974. Unto this marriage they had one daughter, Ashkea Lynne Wood, who tragically passed away in 1998 at the age of 19 due to a car accident.
Eddie was the “Real Deal”, a true cowboy from an early age. At 8 years old, he joined Little Britches Rodeo and in later years participated in the National High School Rodeo finals. For 17 years, he rode in the Professional Rodeo Circuit, riding bulls, fighting bulls, and was a rodeo clown. Rattlesnake Eddie got his name one year by participating in a Rattlesnake Roundup in Wynoka, Oklahoma. Out of all the cowboys who went on the hunt, he is the only one who brought back rattlesnakes.
Eddie & Debbie opened their unique store, Crooked Sky Trading Post, in Branson, Missouri in 2012. They won the title of “Best of Branson Gift/Specialty Shop” for 2019. Rattlesnake Eddie was a master leather craftsman and made custom leather products including custom guitar straps for many A list entertainers all over the country.
Eddie was also an actor and appeared in many TV shows, commercials, and movies. He was a performer at the long-established outdoor drama theatre, Shepherd of the Hills. Several newspaper and magazine publications have written stories on him. One of his statements in a recent publication quoted him as saying, “Every morning I say a prayer and ask God to use me and my hands for his will.” Rattlesnake Eddie was a Branson celebrity icon and was loved very much in the Branson Community.
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Ashkea Lynne Wood; and brother, Jim Myers. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Lynne Wood of the home; his mother-in-law, Vera Ruth Herring of the home; brother, Gary Eugene Wood of Deepwater, MO; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and his beloved English Bulldog, Sedona, who was always by his side.
Obituary - William Daniels
William J. Daniels, 75 of Butler, Mo., passed away Sunday evening, May 31, 2020 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Cremation, with a Memorial Visitation from 1-3 PM Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler. Memories and messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.A complete obituary will be published as the information becomes available.
Harrisonville Police searching for missing runaway juvenile
Kevin A. is a 14-year-old black male juvenile, approximately 5'3". Kevin ran away from his home sometime before 0730 hours this morning.
The family was unable to provide a clothing description or where Kevin might have gone.
If you have any information please call the non-emergency number at 816-380-8940 and ask to speak with Officer Johnson.
Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for June, 2020
Melissa Lancaster is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for June, 2020. Missy began her employment as a Registered Nurse in the Family Care Clinics in July, 2017. Missy’s years of previous experience in public health provided valued knowledge during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Missy put her public health nurse skills to work immediately. She was instrumental in assisting the providers and staff in developing proper procedures to care for our patients safely.
Missy is always ready to share her knowledge and experience in a calm, reassuring manner, always acting as an advocate for our patients. Missy is a valuable team member to our clinics.
Make the Right Choice - Don't Drive Impaired.
Preliminary 2019 data shows that 23 people were killed and 54 seriously injured in Missouri crashes involving a substance-impaired driver under the age of 21.
Law enforcement will be on the lookout for underage impaired driving June 5-14 with a high-visibility enforcement campaign.
“With a possible lack of structured, chaperoned year-end events, individuals may be planning more of their own parties,” said Jon Nelson, MoDOT assistant to the state highway safety and traffic engineer. “It’s important graduates have an opportunity to celebrate all they’ve accomplished. It’s also important they do so responsibly. Let’s not let one careless decision to drive impaired permanently ruin such a wonderful achievement.”
Missouri has a Zero Tolerance Law. If you are under 21, your license will be suspended if you’re caught driving with even a trace of alcohol in your system. Consequences of drunk driving include jail time, the loss of driver’s licenses or being sentenced to use ignition interlocks. Other financial impacts include higher insurance rates, attorney fees and court costs. Worst of all, it could cost someone their life.
Always drive sober, buckle up and put the phone down. For more information, please visit saveMOlives.com or social media at Save MO Lives.
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