Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Quezada recognized for 15 years as Harrisonville Fire Fighter
First, Quezada was recognized for serving the citizens of Harrisonville for 15 years!
Second, Roberto was pinned with his new rank of Engineer! Quezada was pinned by his daughter Olivia and his son Roberto.
We are so grateful for the leadership Engineer Quezada has brought to our department and for his continued service to the Harrisonville community.
Bates County Sheriff's Office presents "Animals in Service" at Kamp Keirsey
On 8/5/2024, members of the Bates County Sheriff’s Office and volunteers were invited to present our “Animals in Service” program for a youth camp at Camp Keirsey outside of Amsterdam. The youth were educated on how these animals serve our community and the accomplishments they have achieved since being in service.
Captain Shaffer presented a K9 demonstration with K9 Falco. Falco is a duel purpose patrol dog. He is able to find the odor of narcotics, track and detain people and do article searches. Falco did a couple of demonstrations for the kids and Captain Shaffer answered questions about police work and K9 work.
Detective Stockdale presented patrol horse MO. Prior to MO becoming a patrol horse for the Sheriff’s Office he was certified in search and rescue. MO has been to many parades, community events and is utilized in search and rescue here in Bates County.
The kids got to hear how each of these animals are unique and play a role in the operations of the Sheriff’s Office. Just like patrol cars, drones, UTVs, ATVs and ground searchers each tool has an appropriate time and place to be used.
Our volunteers also brought a paint horse called Sarge, owned by Cameron Anderson and a buckskin horse, named Draco owned by Jacie Warren. Both of these horses are acquainted with the program and associated with the Volunteer Sheriff’s Posse Program. The kids received rides on the horses and were able to love on them.
Captain Shaffer presented a K9 demonstration with K9 Falco. Falco is a duel purpose patrol dog. He is able to find the odor of narcotics, track and detain people and do article searches. Falco did a couple of demonstrations for the kids and Captain Shaffer answered questions about police work and K9 work.
Detective Stockdale presented patrol horse MO. Prior to MO becoming a patrol horse for the Sheriff’s Office he was certified in search and rescue. MO has been to many parades, community events and is utilized in search and rescue here in Bates County.
The kids got to hear how each of these animals are unique and play a role in the operations of the Sheriff’s Office. Just like patrol cars, drones, UTVs, ATVs and ground searchers each tool has an appropriate time and place to be used.
Our volunteers also brought a paint horse called Sarge, owned by Cameron Anderson and a buckskin horse, named Draco owned by Jacie Warren. Both of these horses are acquainted with the program and associated with the Volunteer Sheriff’s Posse Program. The kids received rides on the horses and were able to love on them.
The purpose of our Animals in Service Program is to show the next generation that there are many programs within the Law Enforcement Career that they can pursue. Our hopes is that we sparked a little law enforcement flame in one of the kids to be the next generation of law enforcement.
Bates County primary election results for August 6th, 2024
United States Senator:
Josh Hawley 2,268
Josh Hawley 2,268
Governor:
Darrell Leon McClanahan III 34
Jeremy Gundel 18
Bill Eigel 739
Robert James Olson 15
John (Jay) Ashcroft 573
Mike Kehoe 1,193
Chris Wright 48
Darren L. Grant 14
Amber Thomsen 39
Lieutenant Governor:
Holly Rehder 503
Dave Wasinger 505
Lincoln Hough 1,089
Paul Berry III 37
Tim Baker 245
Matthew E. Porter 125
Secretary of State:
Valentina Gomez 160
Shane Schoeller 247
Denny Hoskins 656
Adam J. Schwadron 99
Jaime Corley 316
Dean Plocher 400
Mary Elizabeth Coleman 209
Mike Carter 298
State Treasurer:
Cody Smith 383
Andrew Koenig 403
Lori Rook 494
Vivek Malek 1,081
Tina Goodrick 89
Karen Pujji 14
Attorney General:
Will Scharf 859
Andrew Bailey 1,626
United States Representative District 4:
Mark Alford 2,481
State Senator District 31:
Rick Brattin 1,237
Michael Haffner 692
Dan Houx 645
State Representative District 62:
Sherri Gallick 932
State Representative District 125:
Dane Diehl 1,507
Circuit Judge Circuit 27:
M. Brandon Baker 2,096
Northern Commissioner:
John Gray 1,002
Ken Mooney 334
Southern Commissioner:
Trent Nelson 596
Kent Fletcher 279
Doug Lawrence 424
Sheriff:
Chad Anderson 2,346
Assessor:
Carl Bettels 2,274
Coroner:
Jerret Jay Reno 2,318
Public Administrator:
Brenda G. Doody 1,969
Mound Township Committeeman:
James Catron 38
Chad Anderson 135
Mound Township Committeewoman:
Donna Catron 56
Courtney Anderson 111
Mt. Pleasant Township Committeeman:
Gary Ratliff 202
Jesse Murray 377
Mt. Pleasant Township Committeewoman:
Jami Page 446
Lynne Olson-Salomon 135
Walnut Township Committeeman:
Blaine Baldwin 26
Don Trelease 24
Walnut Township Committeewoman:
Jacie Lynn Warren 24
Marleah Trelease 25
West Point Township Committeewoman:
Vicky Vail 31
Teresa Brooks 45
Elkhart Township Committeeman:
Tyler Covington 15
Harlan Hockett 42
Elkhart Township Committeewoman:
Susan Hockett 36
Elizabeth A. Chancellor 21
East Boone Township Committeeman:
Justin G. Corbin 78
Jonathan Barrett 11
Pleasant Gap Township Committeeman:
Jason Rosier 39
August Dean Fisher 30
Osage Township Committeeman:
Timothy C. Thorp 59
Trent Nelson 121
Deer Creek Township Committeewoman:
Jennifer Renee Rusow Murphy 186
Meghan Robbins 133
Democratic Party:
United States Senator:
Karla May 110
December L. Harmon 35
Lucas Kunce 269
Mita Biswas 9
Governor:
Eric Morrison 51
Crystal Quade 167
Sheryl Gladney 18
Hollis L. Laster 13
Mike Hamra 182
Lieutenant Governor:
Richard Brown 238
Anastasia Syes 166
Secretary of State:
Monique Williams 134
Barbara Phifer 140
Haley Jacobson 127
State Treasurer:
Mark Osmack 381
Attorney General:
Elad Jonathan Gross 377
United States Representative District 4:
Jeanette Cass 193
Mike McCaffree 223
State Senator District 31:
Raymond L. James 381
State Representative District 125:
Lynda Jones 223
Collector/Treasurer:
Kacie Robey 412
Surveyor:
William C. Lethcho 404
Libertarian Party:
United States Senator:
W. C. Young 5
Governor:
Bill Slantz 5
Lieutenant Governor:
Ken Iverson 5
Secretary of State:
Carl Herman Freese 5
State Treasurer:
John A. Hartwig Jr. 5
Attorney General:
Ryan Munro 5
United States Representative District 4:
Thomas Holbrook 5
Amendment 1:
yes 1,471
no 1,581
Amendment 4:
yes 1,874
no 1,163
Deepwater Township:
yes 29
no 41
Homer Township:
yes 31
no 30
Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers that it is Back to School time
Troopers hope everyone will review these safety tips:
Students:
If you’re walking to school, stay alert! Cross the street at intersections or marked crosswalks and never between parked cars. Make eye contact with drivers when crossing the street to make sure they see you. Use sidewalks when they are available. If it is necessary to walk on the roadway, stay close to the left edge and step off to the left when traffic approaches. Never dash into the street after a friend or to retrieve something.
Riding a bicycle to school is a fun way to travel. If you’re riding your bike, be sure to wear a helmet and obey all traffic signs and signals. Ride as near to the right side of the roadway as is safe and use the proper hand signals when you plan to change directions, slow, or stop. Never carry passengers. Keep both hands on the handlebars except when signaling. Also, it’s important to maintain your bicycle in good condition.
If you ride a school bus, check the weather and dress accordingly. Wait in line for the bus on the shoulder or sidewalk. Use the handrail when getting on or off the bus. Never try to retrieve items that fall under the bus, alert your bus driver. Walk at least 10 feet in front of the bus when crossing the street. Sit quietly on the bus and keep the aisle clear. If anything goes wrong, stay calm and follow the instructions of the bus driver.
Most traffic crashes involving young drivers (under the age of 21) occur between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., when school typically lets out. Many of these drivers are young and inexperienced. Parents: It is important to encourage those young drivers to remember driving is a full-time job. Using a cell phone, texting, or adjusting the radio can be the distraction that leads to a traffic crash. It's also against the law.
Parents:
Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about riding a bus, walking, or driving to school in a safe manner. If they ride a bike, please make sure they wear a helmet and follow traffic laws.
Please talk to your children about the Courage2ReportMO program, which provides a safe and confidential way to report any concerns regarding their safety or the safety of others. These concerns may include: assault, bullying/repeated harassment, cyber bullying, fighting, guns, homicide, human trafficking, knife, planned school attack, imminent school shooting, school shooting threat, sexual offense, suicide-other person (3rd party), or a terrorism threat (extremism). Those reporting their concerns may remain anonymous. C2R provides a “sooner is safer” tool to report real time concerns 24 hours a day. There are several ways concerned persons may submit a C2R report:
· through an Apple or Google Play Courage2Report mobile app,
· by making an online report via http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/Courage2ReportMO/index.html,
· by speaking confidentially to a trained professional at 866-748-7047, or
· text "C2R" to 738477.
C2R Missouri calls and tips (web, text, and mobile app) are answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by trained communications professionals. C2R Missouri requests a disposition report be returned on each tip report, notifying the Missouri State Highway Patrol of the outcome. For more information about C2R Missouri awareness and education resources, call the C2R Missouri Administrative Office at 866-362-6422.
Motorists:
Always be vigilant, but especially near school zones, playgrounds, bicycle paths, and crosswalks when schools are in session. Expect pedestrian and bicycle traffic to increase near schools on days when the weather is good. When schools are in session, drivers should expect a change in traffic patterns ─ school buses, parents taking their children to school, and many young drivers will join other motorists on the road and affect the morning and afternoon commute. Whatever route you drive, expect this additional traffic and prepare by allowing extra time to reach your destination.
Missouri law states that on a two-lane road, if a school bus is stopped and displaying warning signals while loading or unloading children, drivers must stop when meeting and following the bus. However, it is only necessary to stop on a four-lane highway when following the bus. Drivers, when you see a stopped school bus, stay alert and follow the law. Children may not be aware of traffic and dart unexpectedly into the roadway. Remember: Put your cell phone down. Missouri is now a hands-free state.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is hiring! The Patrol offers over 60 career paths. For all current openings, visit https://bit.ly/MSHPCareers or to apply for trooper or commercial vehicle officer positions, visit www.joinmshp.us to apply today.
Osceola woman seriously injured in St. Clair County crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occured when the north bound 2001 Jeep Cherokee driven by a 58 year old Bille J. Maxwell of Osceola, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected, and overturned.
Billie J. Maxwell sustained serious injuries and was transported by Lifeflight to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240399495
Obituary - Eugenia C. (Campbell) Brocka
A hush fell over the celestial congregation as a tiny star exploded on screen into a scene of Eugenia’s entry into the world. Born in Butler, MO, on Nov. 19, 1963, this starlet joined the family of Iva Ruth (Cumpton) and Russell Eugene Campbell. Eugenia soon met her brother, Jimmie, and her sisters, Elaine, Linda, and Tina. Following in their footsteps, she attended all twelve years at the Rich Hill schools where her gifts, especially the gifts of happiness and laughter, became her trademark.
From bit parts to major roles in school plays and the trophies she earned in Duet Acting competitions, Eugenia’s excellence as a scholar never wavered. She gave the valedictorian address for her class of 1982.
Upon graduation, “Gena” began performances on two stages: at Farm & Home as a loyal employee, and at the McGennis Old Barn Theatre as a crowd favorite whether as a young ingenue or an old bag woman. She was never happier than when her work brought joy to her colleagues, her bosses, the small children in front of the Barn audiences, and the people who longed for laughter in their lives. Later, she transitioned into employment by the Nevada Rehabilitation Center until retirement in 2021.
Her stint at the Old Barn let Eugenia spread her gift with her family since her mom, her brother-in-law (Rick), her son, her nieces and assorted kin became regular (or irregulars) on stage. Still wanting to give more to others, Eugenia’s spotlight fell on her heartmate, Greg Brocka.
Upon graduation, “Gena” began performances on two stages: at Farm & Home as a loyal employee, and at the McGennis Old Barn Theatre as a crowd favorite whether as a young ingenue or an old bag woman. She was never happier than when her work brought joy to her colleagues, her bosses, the small children in front of the Barn audiences, and the people who longed for laughter in their lives. Later, she transitioned into employment by the Nevada Rehabilitation Center until retirement in 2021.
Her stint at the Old Barn let Eugenia spread her gift with her family since her mom, her brother-in-law (Rick), her son, her nieces and assorted kin became regular (or irregulars) on stage. Still wanting to give more to others, Eugenia’s spotlight fell on her heartmate, Greg Brocka.
On June 25, 1988, Eugenia became Mrs. Brocka, and step-mom to Amy and Chris. Once again she was plunged into all the activities of the Rich Hill schools. By 1990, her family increased by one with the birth of Ryan.
Family time and work time flickered through Eugenia’s life. And as a generous woman, she became the “virtuous woman” of Proverbs as she was baptized in 2000 on Ryan’s birthday. Her Heavenly Director had her “stretching out her hand to the poor...and the needy.” She was often the first to send a casserole or a buttermilk chocolate cake to a family in crisis. Her delivery “boy” Greg proved to be one to spread her love with care. He also knew the value of her supporting kids who needed a donation to attend a camp and who would remain in “the wings” while feeding the football boys or the basketball teams.
This giving, generous star was, at times, quirky. Eugenia befriended all the local merchants so she could get the first flats of strawberries which she promptly divided to cherished friends and sisters. Another gift (from her catered-to hens) was a dozen of large farm eggs, complete with her own special branding label. Labels and card-making gave this star an extra sparkle while creating more joy for the recipients of her generosity.
Family time and work time flickered through Eugenia’s life. And as a generous woman, she became the “virtuous woman” of Proverbs as she was baptized in 2000 on Ryan’s birthday. Her Heavenly Director had her “stretching out her hand to the poor...and the needy.” She was often the first to send a casserole or a buttermilk chocolate cake to a family in crisis. Her delivery “boy” Greg proved to be one to spread her love with care. He also knew the value of her supporting kids who needed a donation to attend a camp and who would remain in “the wings” while feeding the football boys or the basketball teams.
This giving, generous star was, at times, quirky. Eugenia befriended all the local merchants so she could get the first flats of strawberries which she promptly divided to cherished friends and sisters. Another gift (from her catered-to hens) was a dozen of large farm eggs, complete with her own special branding label. Labels and card-making gave this star an extra sparkle while creating more joy for the recipients of her generosity.
Nothing was so sweet as creating birth announcements for her two grandchildren, Nash and Reese.A happy star makes for a happy community, a happy family, and a fulfilled spirit. Her Heavenly film began to fade with a flurry of hummingbirds and orioles. Her Savior stood beside this “giving girl and generous woman” to comfort her as she “dwells in the house of the Lord” with that celestial congregation surrounding this new and shining star of heaven, Eugenia Brocka.
Eugenia is survived by her husband, Greg; and her son, Ryan (Molly) Brocka and their children, Nash and Reese, of Rich Hill. She is also survived by her step-children Chris (Jenni) Brocka and Amy (Randy) Kalm both of Oklahoma City. Step-grandchildren Brantley, Jordyn, Kaden, Gracie, Peyton, Avery, Greyson, and Violet. Siblings Jimmie (Kitty) Campbell of Butler, Elaine (Steve) Engelhardt of Ballard, Linda (Ricky) Jagels of Rockville, and Tina (Bruce) Buckner of Rich Hill. Aunt “Gigi” is survived by 12 nieces and nephews as well as a host of extended family and beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father and two infant brothers, Stephen Ray and Russell Dale.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for the Rich Hill United Methodist Church or the McGennis Youth Center.
Eugenia’s Tribute will be held at the Rich Hill Dome, date to be determined.
Eugenia is survived by her husband, Greg; and her son, Ryan (Molly) Brocka and their children, Nash and Reese, of Rich Hill. She is also survived by her step-children Chris (Jenni) Brocka and Amy (Randy) Kalm both of Oklahoma City. Step-grandchildren Brantley, Jordyn, Kaden, Gracie, Peyton, Avery, Greyson, and Violet. Siblings Jimmie (Kitty) Campbell of Butler, Elaine (Steve) Engelhardt of Ballard, Linda (Ricky) Jagels of Rockville, and Tina (Bruce) Buckner of Rich Hill. Aunt “Gigi” is survived by 12 nieces and nephews as well as a host of extended family and beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father and two infant brothers, Stephen Ray and Russell Dale.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for the Rich Hill United Methodist Church or the McGennis Youth Center.
Eugenia’s Tribute will be held at the Rich Hill Dome, date to be determined.
Blairstown man arrested in Vernon County
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Mr. Miller was arrested on the following charges: 1.) Driving while revoked. 2.) Henry County Warrant- Failure to appear driving while revoked. 3.) No seatbelt.
Rodney K. Miller was booked into the Vernon County Jail and is currently being held on a bondable charge.
View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I494425D
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.
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