Bates County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers Return

Nearly a year after Auxiliary members of Bates County Memorial Hospital were sent home for their safety at the onset of the pandemic, volunteers will return to “work”. As of Monday, March 8, volunteers will help man the information desk alongside screeners, greeting patients and visitors and assisting with the new registration process.

 
On March 4, volunteers gathered for a preliminary “back-to-work" meeting at the hospital. Greg Weaver, interim CEO, highlighted some of the hospital’s improvements and safety precautions and procedures that were necessary for the pandemic. Melinda Jackson, Human Resources Director and Auxiliary Coordinator, reviewed some of the changes the volunteers could expect, and recognized the Auxiliary Volunteer of the Year – Paula Shaffer.

 
“It’s so good to see their faces again,” noted an employee after passing Auxiliary members in the hallway as the group made their way to the hospital’s east lobby, where they were given a tour of what will soon be the new gift shop, now under construction. Completion of the gift shop is estimated for April, but an opening date is yet to be determined.

 
The current screening process for COVID-19 will continue at Bates County Memorial Hospital in which nurses assist patients and visitors at the front entrance.

Stolen vehicle in Henry County

STOLEN VEHICLE -- 1988 CHEVROLET Z-28 IROC CAMARO, red in color, bearing MO registration: Z28-88, with T-top roof.

Vehicle was taken from the 500 block of SE 501 (Gaines area) shortly before 6:45 p.m. on Friday, March 5th, 2021, unknown direction of travel.

If anyone has seen or has any information regarding this stolen vehicle, please contact Henry County Central Communications @ (660) 885-5587 or your local law enforcement agency.

Expected weather conditions

Despite the cool start this morning, warm and dry conditions are expected the next several days. Showers and thunderstorms are possible the middle into late portions of next week.

Butler Police seeking public assistance

Butler Police are attempting to identify the subject in the following photo in reference to theft at Butler Conoco.

If you know the identity of this subject please contact the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131.

Porters Pig Shack serving lunch tomorrow in Adrian

Porters Pig Shack will be doing a 1 day pop up in Adrian tomorrow!!

Will start around 11am and go until the food is gone.

Please spread the word and stop by for some delicious BBQ.

Look for the shack either at the commuter parking or downtown.

Coming along...

The forthcoming Aldi USA grocery store is beginning to take shape in Harrisonville, located east of the I-49 Highway 2 exit across from Casey’s. The discount grocer is expected to be open for business later this Spring.

Obituary - Kelly Radford

Kelly Radford, 32, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Tuesday morning, March 2, 2021 at the Lee's Summit Medical Center.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Benson Convention Center, 1008 East Sedalia Avenue, Clinton, Mo.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., just prior to the service. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.

Update: Fatal fire house fire in rural Adrian

At approximately 330am on 3/3/2021 dispatch received a call of a structure fire in rural Adrian. When a deputy arrived on scene he observed a mobile home fully engulfed in fire. Fire units arrived and began an interior fire attack.

 
Once the fire was extinguished, the remains of one person was found.

 
Investigators remained on scene throughout the day to determine the nature of the fire and to perform a thorough death investigation. The human remains were turned over to the Bates County Coroner for identification and to determine the cause of death. An autopsy is schedule for 3/5/2021. 

There is still work to be done on this case before any official determination is made but at this point, there is no suspicion of foul play and it appears this incident may be accidental in nature.
The Sheriff’s Office is conducting a joint death investigation with the Bates County Coroner’s Office and the Missouri Fire Marshal’s Office.

 
Public identification of the deceased person will be done by the Bates County Coroner Greg Mullinax.