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Unit 2 includes wetland pools in the northeast portion of Four Rivers, which is in Vernon and Bates counties. MDC staff will continue to monitor the area and provide updates if any other units require closure. The HPAI was detected in pelicans.
Avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, is a virus that naturally occurs in bird populations. HPAI especially affects birds such as pelicans, waterfowl, shorebirds, and domestic birds such as chickens and turkeys, said MDC State Wildlife Veterinarian Sherri Russell. MDC and other agencies have monitored the outbreak since early January when it was detected in the eastern United States and Canada.
Fortunately, avian influenza does not present an immediate public health concern, Russell said, although on rare occasions it has infected humans and other animals. MDC recommends that people avoid handling sick or dead birds, and to report sick or dead wild birds to MDC.
Citizens can report sick or dead birds by emailing WildlifeHealth@mdc.mo.gov or by calling their local MDC office. MDC’s wildlife health staff are interested in reports of single waterfowl, raptor, or avian scavengers with neurological symptoms – tremors, head tilting, lethargy, loss of coordination, inability to fly or walk properly, or trouble standing upright. They are also interested in waterfowl or other waterbird deaths involving more than five birds where the cause of death is unknown.
For more information, and for updates about avian influenza in wild birds, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/wildlife/wildlife-diseases/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-hpai. For domestic poultry situational updates and biosecurity information, visit the Missouri Department of Agriculture website, Agriculture.Mo.Gov/avian-influenza
He married Cindy Ann Saling on December 31, 1976, in Deville, LA, and they were blessed with three children.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Cindy Hudson of the home, daughter Jean Tillery (Waylon), Amsterdam, MO, son Kenneth Hudson (Kendra), Grain Valley, MO, and daughter Lisa Cameron (Ben), Amsterdam, MO, sister Kathy White, brother David Hudson, eleven grandchildren, Avery and Wyatt Brooks, Brentley and Brian Tillery, Michala, Tyler, and Dakota Hudson, Waylon, Wayde, Walker and Weston Cameron, and a host of other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Edna Hudson, sister Ann Thompson, granddaughter Kylie Hudson, and grandson Hayden Hudson.
Rockies wishes were to be cremated. A private celebration will be held at a later date. The family thanks everyone for their support and prayers during this difficult time.
With the recent media coverage regarding a District staff member, I wanted to reach out to provide you with the limited information we can disclose at this time:
Mr. Reece is on administrative leave and will not be on campus or at District events or functions. Any time there are allegations of inappropriate conduct by a staff member, the District not only performs its own investigation pursuant to our policies, but also works closely and cooperatively with law enforcement in their investigation.
Because this matter does involve personnel and student information, I cannot disclose specific details or information. If you have specific questions or concerns, contact me directly.
Please know that the District is fully committed to ensuring that every staff member is appropriate background checked prior to employment, and that student safety is the first priority each and every day.
Darin Carter
Superintendent
https://www.midamericalive.com/2022/03/butler-teacher-arrested-for-3-counts-of.html
On 3/31/2022, the Bates County Sheriff’s Office along with Butler Police Department made contact with the teacher at the school. The teacher was taken into custody and transported to the Bates County Sheriff’s Office.
Preliminary charges were sent to a special prosecutor and the following charges have been filed on
Charles Odell Reece (9/16/1983).
3 counts of sexual contact with a student.
The Butler School is cooperating with the Sheriff’s Office in this investigation. The investigation is an ongoing investigation with the anticipation of additional charges connected to this victim. Detectives are asking potential other victims to contact their office at 660-679-3232.
Bond was set at $50,000.00 cash only by Judge Highley, With bond conditions of no contact with the victim or other potential witnesses.
No other information will be provide as this is an ongoing investigation.
Christina Sue Thurman was born on November 1, 1971 in Clinton, Missouri to Earl and Dolores Thurman.
Christina was loving and compassionate. She loved the sound of birds chirping in the morning as well as spending time with loved ones and laughing. You could very seldom sneak up on her but when you did it was sure to be funny. She had the best and brightest smile and laugh! She will be truly missed by so many, but one day we will all be reunited together, again. Until then, Fly High Mother and I’ll see you on the other side.
Survivors include her son, Sam Parks of Clinton, Missouri, her grand puppy, "Batman", three brothers, Eric Thurman of Clinton, Missouri, Danny Thurman of Leeton, Missouri, Joe Thurman of Clinton, Missouri, her companion, David Beason of Ionia, Missouri, three nieces, Carley Thurman of Warrensburg, Missouri, Alexis Thurman of Warrensburg, Missouri, Emily Thurman of Leeton, Missouri, her nephew Cole Thurman of Warrensburg, Missouri and many more step nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many friends.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
The Butler R-V School District is aware of this matter, and takes concerns regarding personnel conduct and student safety seriously.
This staff member is currently on leave and the District is cooperating with law enforcement regarding their investigation. We cannot comment further on matters involving individual personnel and students, as those are confidential as required by law.
However, any time the District becomes aware of an allegation impacting student safety, we promptly investigate the matter and address it in accordance with Board Policy and the law.
The safety and well-being of our students is of utmost importance, and we are committed to providing a safe and successful learning environment in the District.
- Courtesy of Darin Carter
This Story Has Been Updated:
https://www.midamericalive.com/2022/03/butler-teacher-arrested-for-3-counts-of.html
Dale was born February 13, 1941 in Cliquot, MO to Oren “Stanley” Henson and Cordia “Cordie” Virginia (Hensley) Henson. He graduated with Nevada High School class of 1959.
He married Kathryn “June” LaDue on September 23, 1961 and they were blessed with three children: James Dale, Suzan Dalette, and John Steven.
After graduating, Dale moved to Kansas City, MO and worked for several months at Hallmark Card. He then took his ‘favorite’ job with (Roy) Phillips Standard Service in Kansas City, MO which later moved to Overland Park, KS. He held this job until returning to Nevada, MO 1969. He then began working for TheVolkswagen Co. in Nevada, MO before purchasing service station; Dale’s Standard. After operating it for a few years he sold the station and went to work at 3M, retiring in 2000.
Soon after retiring he then spent several years working for, helping out, and really enjoying the Mennonite folks in the Rich Hill, MO area.
After June retired December 2006 they became ‘Arizona Snowbirds’ and spent 5 months each winter in Las Colinas RV Park in Casa Grande, AZ area. For several years they also had several booths in flea markets selling Blackberry Farms jams and jellies, pickles and apple butter and everything else the Mennonites made.
Dale is survived by his wife, June, and their three children; James Dale Henson, of the home; Suzan (Greg) York, Alamo, TX; and John Steven (Maryann Koehn) Henson; Three grandchildren: Kyrsti Breckenridge (Justin Wright), Kyler Henson & Kayte Henson; Three Great-Grandchildren: Korben & Killian Breckenridge and Madelynn Rose Wright; all of Nevada. Dale is also survived by four sisters, Mary Virginia (Darrell) O’Hair, Margie (Kenny) Phillips, Fort Scott, KS); Barbara (Monty) Gordon, Moundville, MO and Debbie (Terry) Carlson, Milo, MO. One sister-in-law, Helen (LaDue) Armstrong of Nevada, one brother-in-law, Samuel LaDue (Sheron) of Parker, CO. Dale has more than 25 nieces and nephews, and LOADS of good friends all over the country.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley & Cordie Henson, and five brothers-in-laws: Jerry LaDue, Dan LaDue, Harry LaDue, Thom LaDue & Keith Armstrong.
The family will receive friends on Monday, April 4th from 5:00-6:00pm. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 5th at 1:30 p.m. with Pastors Greg York and Adam Gordon officiating. Both will be held at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO.
Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery in Cliquot, MO.
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