BCMH Employee of the Month for September

Bates County Memorial Hospital recognizes Alisha Brownsberger as the Employee of the Month for September. Alisha is a medical lab scientist in our laboratory department and has worked with BCMH since March of 2003.

We love to see employees progress in their healthcare careers utilizing every resource BCMH offers to further their education. Alisha is a shining example of this, as she has worked hard to continually improve and educate herself.

Originally, she was hired to work in our cafeteria with Nutrition Services, and she has progressed over the years to become an ASCP registered medical laboratory scientist. Alisha currently fills the role of Lead Tech in the laboratory department, and in this role she serves as the primary instructor for all the clinical training of new Medical Lab Techs and Medical Lab Scientists.

She performs quality lab work and helps everyone around her to ensure the same from them with patience and kindness. She ensures patients are well cared for by carefully handling specimens and doing work in a timely manner. Alisha is a valuable team member at BCMH and she deserves this recognition.

Obituary - Wayne Barber Ellis

Wayne Barber Ellis, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, Thursday,

September 7, 2023. He was born on June 20, 1944 in Fort Scott, Kansas the son of Mark and Leah Scott Ellis. He graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1962. Wayne was united in marriage to Debra Staton on October 27, 1985 in the Pleasanton First Christian Church.

He was “Jack of All Trades”. He was a dairy farmer at one time, raised Simmental and Angus cattle, owned Ellis Plumbing and worked for American Breeder’s Service. He was a member of the Pleasanton First Christian Church, served over twenty-eight years on the Pleasanton School Board, enjoyed KU basketball and Chiefs football. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. Wayne is survived by his wife Debra, two sons, Christopher Ellis and wife Elizabeth, and Dylan Ellis and wife Elisabeth, two daughters, Samantha Johnson and husband Brad, and Darcy Rowe and husband Ben, a nephew that was considered as a son, Brian Hardy and wife Anna and their daughter, Isabelle, and four grandchildren, Braden, Izak, Liam, and Amelia.

Funeral service will be held 6 pm Monday, September 11, 2023 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6 pm prior to the service.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasanton First Christian Church. 

Update: Suspect charged after police chase

 Around 11:15 p.m. on Thursday September 7th the Butler Police Department responded to a report of a person sitting in a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot on Fran Avenue.

When officers arrived on scene they requested back up from the Bates County Sheriffs Office for a possible stolen vehicle. The vehicle fled the parking lot and a pursuit raced down Ft. Scott Street at speeds of 80 mph. 

The vehicle got to the east side of Ft. Scott Street before turning around heading back west striking and disabling a police car.

The Butler officer wasn’t injured in this accident. The fleeing vehicle stuck another car at Bear Stop before flipping off the roadway and catching fire near 52 West and K Highway west of Butler.

Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson says two of his deputies were sent to the hospital with minor injuries as well. 

The driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and he was identified as 24 year old Collin Wade Logan of Altoona, Kansas.

Mr. Logan was charged with the following charges 1.) Assault -1st Degree/Special Victim 2.) Resisting Arrest By Fleeing. He was booked into the Bates County Jail and he is currently listed as bondable.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

State Farm student athlete of the week Adrian Senior Hunter Bailey

We are excited to announce this weeks Athlete of the Week, Hunter Bailey! Hunter was nominated by Coach Davis after a great win against Mountain View Liberty, "Hunter had 23 carries for 205 yards, 3 catches for 90 yards, and 4 touchdowns." Congratulations Hunter, it was a pleasure speaking with you!
About Hunter:

Hunter is a senior at Adrian High School. He is involved in football and baseball. We asked Hunter what he believes it takes to become an elite athlete. He told us, "a lot of hard work. You have to do extra stuff outside of what is mandatory out of you." The most influential person in Hunters athletic career is Coach Schacher. Hunter explained this was his middle school football coach. He said Schacher was a great coach and made him want to continue playing throughout high school.

•Favorite sport: Football
•Favorite sports memory: Going to state his junior year
•Favorite sonic drink: Cherry Limeade

We wish Hunter and the Adrian Blackhawks the best of luck as the face Lone Jack tonight!

*Each week the athlete is awarded with a certificate and a gift card to Sonic. Each Athlete of the Week will be considered for one $500 scholarship which will be awarded in May.

Pictured left to right: Kellie Davidson, State Farm; Hunter Bailey, son of Scott and Kali Bailey; Head Coach, Matt Davis; Baylie Pitts, State Farm.

2023 Harrisonville High School Homecoming Royalty Crowned Tonight

We would like to congratulate the 2023 Harrisonville High School Homecoming King & Queen - Riley Minsky & Brooklyn Rhoney! Runners-up were Mason Mitchell & Ryley Wood. Way to go! 

Adrian Blackhawks stay undefeated after beating Lone Jack 50-14

Adrian Blackhawks stay undefeated beating Lone Jack 50-14...

The Adrian Blackhawks Football Team moved to 3-0 on the season with 50-14 win tonight over the Mules of Lone Jack. 

Adrian is on the road again next week when they travel to Wellington-Napoleon to take on the Tigers.
#BlackhawkPride

Photo courtesy of the Adrian News Leader 

Appleton City Bulldogs get huge win tonight against Drexel

Appleton City Bulldogs get huge win tonight against Drexel

The Appleton City Bulldogs showed up and fought hard tonight with a huge statement win over Drexel 72-52! Great game to watch and a fantastic win. Keep up the momentum!

And a special shout-out to our cheerleaders! They cheered hard all night and kept the fans in the game. It’s was a great night to be a Bulldog!

The AC Bulldogs (2-1) will host the Rich Hill Tigers (1-2) next Friday night September 15th at 7pm. Everyone come out and support the Bulldogs. 

2023 Week 3 Missouri State High School Football Scores

2023 Week 3 Missouri State High School Football Scores sponsored weekly by Kellie Davidson State Farm of Butler!

Adrian 50, Lone Jack 13
Albany 58, St. Joseph Christian 48

Appleton City 72, Drexel 52

Archie 94, Rich Hill 16

Ava 38, Mountain Grove 14
Bolivar 48, Parkview 0

Bishop DuBourg 64, Affton 24

Bishop LeBlond 56, Knox County 22

Bowling Green 57, Lutheran St. Charles 26
Buffalo 32, El Dorado Springs 26
Butler 42, Versailles 22
Cabool 66, Willow Springs 6
Camdenton 52, Waynesville 28
Carl Junction 32, Neosho 24

Clinton 21, Holden 7

Concordia 36, Orrick 14

Crystal City 52, Bayless 22
Lafayette County 27, Warsaw 22
Fair Grove 68, Skyline 0
Forsyth 55, Clever 0
Ft. Scott (Kan.) 42, Central 12

Fort Osage 50, Belton 14
Glendale 14, Rolla 13
Greenfield 78, College Heights 70

Hallsville 52, Boonville 50

Helias Catholic 41, Battle 0
Houston 41, Salem 13
Joplin 28, Ozark 0

Knob Noster 26, Windsor 8 

Lafayette County 26, Benton 14
Lamar 40, Monett 7
Lafayette County 27, Warsaw 22
Lebanon 34, Kickapoo 0
Liberty 36, Thayer 16
Lockwood 60, Jasper 14
Marshfield 56, Hollister 35
McDonald County 16, Rogersville 0

Midway 54, Wellington-Napoleon 14

Miller 41, Cuba 8
Mt. Vernon 38, Aurora 0
Nevada 47, East Newton 19
Osceola 56, Liberal 40

Pleasant Hill 28, Harrisonville 14
Reeds Spring 47, Catholic 0

Richmond 18, Marshall 14

Russellville 45, Diamond 15
Sarcoxie 49, Pierce City 13
Seneca 44, Cassville 0

Sherwood 30, Carrollton 6 

Stanberry 38, King City 16
St. Francis Borgia 42, Strafford 7
Stockton 36, Ash Grove 0

Southern Boone 27, California 20 

South Nodaway 60, Mound City 36

South Shelby 51, Brookfield 6 
Tipton 54, Cole Camp 0
Webb City 42, Republic 21
West Plains 45, Hillcrest 12
Willard 21, Branson 6