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BCMH June Employee of the Month

Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) recognizes Aerial Myrtle as the Employee of the Month for June. Aerial is a Patient Accounts Specialist in the Patient Accounts Department.

Aerial was hired as a Patient Accounts Representative in June 2016, and she now serves as the team lead. In her role she oversees the daily operations within the Patient Accounts department, working closely with the Patient Accounts Director to provide leadership and serving as the first in line for staff questions.

“She is a valuable member of the BCMH team and helps behind the scenes in a manner that never expects recognition for the important work that she does here,” her nominator wrote. “Aerial demonstrates excellence in customer service to all customers including her peers in her department, coworkers and managers throughout the BCMH organization, volunteers at BCMH, vendors providing services to her department, and visitors in the hospital. It’s not unusual to see her manager or an executive including her in discussions about process improvements because her input is valuable and well thought out. Her demeanor is kind, patient and encouraging. She shows respect and courtesy to everyone she encounters and is supportive as others learn things she is responsible for teaching.

She leads by quiet example and integrity when it comes to responding professionally in difficult situations. She’s one of the reasons people like their jobs and think BCMH is a great place to work.”

Aerial is an excellent employee, and she deserves this recognition.

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Promotes Lauren Nicholson

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lauren Nicholson to Director of Accreditation and Patient Safety.

In her new role, Nicholson will continue to be responsible for leadership and coordination of regulatory survey readiness activities and patient safety programs across the organization, while becoming more involved at the director level with strategy and program development in her areas of expertise.

Nicholson is a Registered Nurse with more than 13 years of experience and has held a variety of nursing roles with a focus in surgical services.

“Lauren’s commitment and passion to ensure we do the right thing for every patient, every moment of every day, and her positive approach to change management makes us a better organization,” said Rachel Boyles, Chief Service Officer at GVMH. “She is meticulous, detail-oriented and excels at regulatory compliance and patient safety.”

Obituary - Brennen Alric Trelearan

Brennen Alric Trelearan, born as William Albert Nusbaum, age 64, of Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. The sixth of nine children, Brennen was born November 18, 1959 in Meade, KS to David E. and Arline B. (Kilmer) Nusbaum.

He married Mary Arlene Hosack and to this union a son was born, Christopher Dan Nusbaum of Philadelphia, PA. He then married Elizabeth Kelly and together they had two children, Uriyah Trelearan and Dieadre Trelearan, both of Nevada. He later married Christina Jo Pickering on February 24, 2018 and she survives of the home. With his marriage to Christina, he inherited two children, Chelsea Webster (Jonathan) of Minot, ND, and Brennen Christensen (Kate) of Grandforks, ND.

Brennen grew up in Meade, KS and also lived in Iola, and Chicopee. He graduated from Cherokee, KS High School in 1977. Following high school, he served in the United States Army from 1977 thru 1981. Brennen worked in several management positions in the Fast-Food industry in Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, Arizona, and Missouri. Most recently he worked for the Nichols Management franchise for the past three years. A hard worker, Brennen positively impacted so many people in his many years in that service. He didn’t take much time for himself, but when he did, he enjoyed reading, playing video games with his wife and son, Christopher, traveling, and playing at the park in North Dakota with his grandson Case.

In addition to his wife, Christina, survivors include six siblings: Ken Nusbaum (Gail), Iola, KS, Barbara Collins (Gary), Mustang, OK, Mary Robertson, Lawrence, KS, Patty Ramey (Terry), Wooster, OH, Joe Nusbaum (Paula), Pittsburg, KS, and Janet Murray (Gary), DeSoto, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, David Nusbaum, and Tom Nusbaum.

No services are planned at this time.

Obituary - Robert Schalasky

Robert Emmet Schalasky, age 82, of Nevada, MO and formerly of Aurora, IL, passed away at his home, Sunday, June 16, 2024. He was born August 27, 1941, to Joseph and Marie (Zasadzinkski) Schalasky in Chicago, IL.

Robert attended Ravis High School in Burbank, IL and has spent most of his life as a truck driver. On July 8, 1984, he married Linda Kay Burton in Aurora, IL. They moved to Nevada, MO 29 years ago and he has been active in the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #3770, service three times as past president, and was inducted into the Eagles Missouri State Hall of Fame. Robert also was a 28-year member of the Nevada Missouri Elks. He retired from CCX Trucking in February 2004 after 20 years. Robert loved to be around people and loved to be in the spotlight.

Robert leaves behind his wife, Linda of the home; his children, Renee Goldsberry, Hobart, IN, Roxanne (Richard) Hermosello, Chicago, IL, Rhonda Hatton (Tom Schoenhofen) Cape Coral, FL

, Tracy Venne, Appleton, WI, Annie (Will) Idaker, Alamosa, CO, Christine (Carl) Miller, Fort Worth, TX, and Stephanie Stiefbold, Oswego, IL; 23 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Hugh Burton, Terry Burton, and Jeff Burton (Nancy Hagen); a sister-in-law, Lisa (Guy) Lieser; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Richard Brewer, Ted “Peanuts” Brewer and Joe Schalasky, a grandson, Lucas Davis and a great-grandson Noah Cunningham.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, at the Lawn Funeral Home, Burbank, IL with entombment at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL following the visitation.

Friends are invited to join the family following the entombment at Mama Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, 7500 S. Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL.

Barton County Sheriff's Office completes body scanner training

The Barton County Sheriff's Office has received training on the newly acquired Tek84 Intercept full-body scanner, which uses a low-dose X-ray to detect hidden items on or inside the human body, providing an additional layer of security and safety for the jail and officers.

The Intercept was purchased with grant funding provided through the Department of Health and Senior Services.