Welcome back home, Mrs.Setzer!

Let’s give an #ArchieStrong welcome to a new team member of the Archie School District! Mallory Setzer is joining the district, where she will be a kindergarten teacher.

Mrs. Setzer attended kindergarten through 12th grade in the Archie R-V School District. She used her A+ Scholarship at State Fair Community College to gain her Associate of Arts Degree. She then transferred to Central Methodist University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.

Mrs. Setzer’s husband is an Archie alumnus as well. They love to travel and have set a goal to visit all of the MLB stadiums. So far they have been to 8 stadiums. We are sure Kauffman is still their favorite! Mr. & Mrs. Setzer have two cats. They consider Winston and Daisy their children.

Mrs.Setzer is excited to be back home in Archie and have the opportunity to work with familiar faces. Being able to make a difference in students’ lives in her hometown has always been a dream. She can’t wait to see it through!

Welcome back home, Mrs.Setzer!

Nevada Police Department Incident Spotlight

An officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. It was discovered the driver was wanted out of Bates County. The subject was taken into custody by the officer.

An officer contacted a subject at a local business that was causing a disturbance. During the investigation the officer received information the subject was wanted. The officer was able to take the subject into custody.

A known wanted subject was spotted by an off duty officer. The officer relayed the subjects location to on duty officers and the subject was located and taken into custody.

One officer was parked near an intersection when they observed a vehicle pass that was occupied by a known wanted individual. The officer was able to stop the vehicle and take custody of the wanted subject.

During a midnight shift, officers contacted a subject in regards to a drug investigation. During the contact officers located suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Officers responded to an address to locate a subject with outstanding warrants. The subject was located and taken into custody.

During a residential patrol one officer noticed a wanted subject in the area. The officer was able to make contact with the individual and take them into custody.

Great job to these officers for taking proactive steps to serve our community!

Bates County Coroner Report June and July 2022

Good morning everyone on this first day of August already. Today I see another heat warning so I'll renew my caution about hydration and paying attention today. 

Thus far, this is the first summer I've not attributed any deaths to heat exposure and I pray that continues to be the case. Still, it never hurts to check on your friends today and tomorrow.

 
Investigation has concluded into a death May 23 wherein a gentleman was found deceased in the cab of a semi truck. Autopsy results are final and combined with scene investigation, the death is accidental in nature.

 
On June 11 I was contacted for a jurisdictional referral from Jackson County Medical Examiner of a death in Jackson County following an incident in Bates County. Investigation by medical record revealed the death to be accidental in nature.

 
On June 13 we were called to a residence in Butler by Butler Police wherein family members had found a female deceased. Death was determined to be natural in manner.

On June 21 we responded to the Bates County Memorial Hospital ER where a female had been pronounced following a response and transfer from EMS. Investigation revealed death due to natural causes.

 
During the month of June the office reviewed 4 reports of deaths attended by nursing home or hospice.

On July 7 we were called to a residence in Butler where family members found a gentleman deceased in his residence. Pending test results, the case remains open at this time.

On July 13 we responded to a residence in Adrian after family members found a female deceased in her home. Investigation revealed death due to natural causes.

 
On July 14 we responded to a residence in Butler where family members found a male deceased in his home. Investigation revealed death to be accidental in nature.

 
On July 22 we responded to a residence outside Butler where a female was found deceased by family members. This case also remains open pending some test results.

 
On July 25 we responded to a residence in Rich Hill where a female was found deceased by family members. Pending additional testing the case is open at this time.

On July 29 we were contacted by report of a death at Bates County Memorial Hospital ER; investigation reveals a death due to natural causes.

 
For the month of July the office reviewed 6 reports of death under hospice/nursing care.

A public office is a public trust. Thank you for reading my report.

Greg Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

From the desk of Bates County Circuit Court Clerk Shelli White

I just wanted to put a little information about the happening in your Circuit Court office in the last four years. 

Since taking office, we have had some Legislation changes and court rulings that have changed the collection of court costs and fines. The State did away with the Fine Collection Center (FCC). 

Those fees are no longer collected by a 3rd party and collected by the Court. Due to a Court ruling we no longer collect board bill for the Sheriff’s Office. 

Those fees are still owed but no longer our responsibility to collect.
Below are fees, fines & court cost collected for the previous years. This money is turned over to the County for General Revenue and other line items for the County.

2019 - $282,424.51
2020- 261,492.64
2021-308,650.79
2022- 170,784.81 as of June 30th

During Covid-19 my staff worked non-stop to meet the needs of the Court. We never stopped having mandated Court hearings. If you meet one of my staff be sure to give them a high five or a pat on the back for a job well done!

From the desk of Bates County Circuit Court Clerk Shelli White 

Public Auction in Appleton City set for August 20th

Public Auction
Saturday, August 20, 2022 10:00 A.M.
Appleton City, MO

Items selling include:
-Firearms
-Tools
-Antiques
-Furniture
-Household

For more information call:
Kevin - (660)-492-3279
Tyler - (660)-492-7764
Bryan - (660)-492-3740
Also view sale bill & more pictures @ https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3713104.html

High Heat and Humidity Expected

High heat and humidity are expected this afternoon and tomorrow as temperatures climb into the 90s and heat indices exceed 100 degrees. Avoid spending too much time outdoors and drink plenty of water. 

If you need to spend some time outside, wear light-colored and lightweight clothing and make sure to take frequent breaks in the shade or preferably air-conditioned areas.

Obituary - Kenneth Earl Norbury

Kenneth Earl Norbury, age 90 of Fort Scott, Kansas passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. Mr. Norbury was born on June 5, 1932 in Prescott, Kansas to Lillie Norbury.

Kenneth's first job was for Johnny Jacob in the sawmill in Foster, Missouri. Private/Corporal Norbury served in the Army from 1946 to 1952, he served in the Korean War, Co. B 17th Infantry. Kenneth worked as a farmhand for Junior Payne in Amoret, Missouri, Mac Rodman of Foster, Missouri, Elroy Tourtillott in Rich Hill, Missouri and Bob Laughlin in Foster, Missouri. Kenneth was united in marriage on August 16, 1961 to Norma Church Phillips.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Norma, mother, Lillie and grandparents, Sidney and Dessie Clapp Norbury.

Kenneth is survived by a daughter, Kathy Rost, ex son-in-law, Bill Rost, both of Fort Scott, step-daughters, Donna (Robert) Newsome of Moundville, Missouri, Nora (Larry) Smalley of Butler, Missouri, three granddaughters, Katrina (Daniel) Routh of Springfield, Missouri, Ryan Rost (John Hawkins) and Kandice Rost of Fort Scott, Kansas, two grandsons, Daniel Routh and Zane Hawkins, six step grandkids, Steve (Tammy) Newsome of Houston, Texas, Robin (Bob) Benn, Stacy Newsome all of Nevada, Missouri, Ronnie (Kammie) Smalley, Terry (Sheila) Smalley, Meloday (Rusty) Roach all of Butler, Missouri, sixteen step great grandkids and fifteen step great great grandkids.

A Graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the Salem Cemetery in Foster, Missouri. Memorial Contribution may be made to your Charity of Choice and may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

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