BCMH delighted to introduce Dr. Jon E. Blake

BCMH is delighted to introduce Dr. Jon E. Blake, DO, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, to the community. Dr. Blake will offer orthopedic clinic visits and surgical procedures through Outpatient Specialty Clinics and Surgical Suites at BCMH. 

He joins the esteemed group of visiting specialists who provide invaluable medical services to our patients, making Bates County a healthier place to live.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Blake to our team,” said Greg Weaver, Chief Executive Officer for BCMH. “As an esteemed orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Blake brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will undoubtedly enhance the level of care we provide to our patients. His commitment to excellence and innovation aligns perfectly with our mission, and we are confident that he will make a significant impact in our community."

Dr. Blake will see patients of all ages. With more than 20 years of general orthopedic surgery experience, he especially enjoys treating athletes and patients with aging joints.

“I enjoy seeing patients in the clinic setting and offering treatment options to help provide them relief from pain and discomfort, as well as maximize their mobility to do the activities they enjoy,” said Dr. Blake.

Blake grew up in Missouri, and when he attended the University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Mo., he achieved the distinction of graduating Summa Cum Laude. He completed an internship at the Park Lane Medical Center in Kansas City, and his residency at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. While there, he competed rotations in pediatrics and trauma.

Dr. Blake has always enjoyed working with his hands and has demonstrated a high level of achievement throughout his life, including earning Eagle Scout. While growing up, he pursued opportunities that helped others, which has continued in his calling as an orthopedic surgeon.

“I worked in a local hardware store in my youth,” said Blake, “so I was around people who wanted to fix things, and I enjoyed helping them. It was from there that I started a house painting business that I continued throughout college and with Aimee, my wife of over 30 years.”

Dr. Blake and his wife Aimee are empty nesters and avid travelers. Together, they have three children and three grandchildren. In their spare time, they enjoy activities like tennis and other hobbies that keep them physically active.

Dr. Blake will see patients at BCMH Outpatient Specialty Clinics beginning September 9, 2024. Call 660-200-7006 to learn more about orthopedic services at BCMH, or visit https://bcmhospital.com/find-a-provider/orthopedics/

From the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office

An investigation was conducted by the St Clair County Sheriff's Office in reference to a jail kitchen employee who may have been having an inappropriate relationship with a 14 year old.

On August 13, 2024, the employee was arrested for probable cause of Child Molestation 4th degree and their employment was terminated.

A Probable Cause statement has been submitted to the St Clair County Prosecutor for consideration of formal charges.

More from this week's printed News-Shopper

 

The Museum Minute: What’s that up there?

 

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of August 14

1880 Plans are made for a new town of Howard to be in Howard township. The post office says no, there is already a Howard Mills in Missouri. The new name of Hume is chosen.

1899 Bates Co sheriff Mudd arrests W.M. Homer, of Foster, for deserting his family.

1900 A big four day fair opens, Butler.

1945 After the announcement that Japan had surrendered, ending WWII, hundreds gather for a huge bonfire and burn an effigy of Japanese leader TOJO. Butler.

1948 Wynes Brothers open a new store on the Southeast corner of the square. Butler.

1949 It’s a big sale at the Virgil Ward Electric Co in Amsterdam. New ranges are $115. A propane tank and 6 months worth of gas is $245.

1950 Ten years ago Amoret’s population was 328. Today it’s 255.

1972 Adrian football players are optimistic about their new football field. The new gymnasium took their old field.

1989 Work will begin next week on the new Hume high school. Voters approved a $510,000 bond in April to pay for it.

1990 Miami R-1 school officials aren’t amused about a pair of undershorts waving from the flag pole. The only lead in the case is a size 32 waist.

1993 In sweltering heat, the Rockville Festival still attracts a huge crowd. This year’s parade Marshal is Bernice Mott who help found Mott Meat Co in 1948.

What’s Up by LeRoy Cook

 Cooler climbouts

Having to shut the vents during climbout was a different experience last week, after the heat experienced earlier. Airplanes perform more spritely in the denser air, and the post-cold front skies are clear and clean. Don’t worry, it’s still August so it’ll heat up again.

Arrivals seen this week included a nice Piper Cherokee 140, a Cessna 182, a Piper Archer and a Zenith homebuilt. Tom Bowles was in from New Century with his Cessna Turbo Skylane RG, Darrel Yeltsin flew from his Taylorcraft 20 down from Pleasant Hill, and a Cessna Stationair came by.

Locally, Randy and Bettie Miller were out in the Cessna Skyhawk, Les Gorden’s Beech Twin Bonanza was up, the SkyDive King Air flew a few loads and BCS’s AirTractor sprayplane was up working. I took a Cessna 150 for some proficiency.

Nevada airport is now shut down for reconstruction of the crosswind runway, 13/31, and Harrisonville remains closed, but we observed paving in progress last week, so they hope to reopen ahead of schedule. Clinton’s new terminal building is coming along nicely and GLY remains a viable alternative fuel stop if Butler’s out of reach.

Plan ahead for September fly-ins and airshows. St. Joseph Rosecrans Field is hosting big airshow on the 14th and 15th, competing with a show at Jefferson City on the same dates, so check NOTAMS (Notices To Air Missions) for closure times. And Lamar is putting on a fly-in breakfast and open house on Saturday, September 21.

In national aviation news, the union representing FAA inspectors has announced that the agency has agreed to a $5000 bonus for the GS-scale workers, and they will continue to go in to the office only two days per week, as they started doing during the Covid scare. The other days, they’ll work from home or be out in the field.

ALPA, the Airline Pilots Association, has sent a we-object letter to the European airplane maker Airbus, which is thinking of developing single-pilot airliners. Replacing the co-pilot with a computer would save air-carriers money, of course, and heaven knows, Airbus’ are already mostly computer-driven, lacking mechanical controls and programmed to overrule pilot mistakes. I wonder if we passengers get a vote in the debate...

Last week’s question wanted to know the difference between DME and the military’s TACAN distance-finding equipment, the mileage-measuring feature of the Butler VORTAC station and most others. The answer is, there isn’t any; DME uses military Tactical Air Navigation signals, but pairs VOR azimuth information to the TACAN channel by tuning the associated  frequency. For our next brain-teaser, what was the name of the founder of Lockheed Aircraft? You can send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com.

Auction offers “Buy a town”

A listing with West Central Auction Company is offering “Multi Properties Bates County Missouri - Main Street Amsterdam and in Hume Mo in an online auction to be held August 28th at 12:30 pm that includes the north side of Main street in Amsterdam along with at least two lots in Hume, Mo.

It came on the heels of an announcement that the Amsterdam Cafe will be closing August 16th and now, the entire north side of the business district in Amsterdam along Main street as seen above will be on the auction block.

 While puns regarding the popular TV sitcom Schitt’s Creek have garnished local coffee shop chatter, the seriousness of the sale has certainly caught the attention of residents and business owners alike, leaving everyone to wonder just what does the future hold for Amsterdam, population 220.

“I hope whoever buys it keeps the momentum going” was overheard with “My heart hurts” last week indicating that concerns are high among local residents.

Mid America live combed over the listing which indicates that bidding will be opening soon and the auction will be held entirely online; however no reserve price is stated but certainly one is expected be revealed.

Flipside, the new owner(s) likely will have a vested interest and continue to build on what is already a wonderful thing in western Bates county.

More info can be found at https://www.westcentralauctionco.com/ 

Obituary - Steven F. Bucklinger

Steven F. Bucklinger, 69, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. Born on July 9, 1955, in Humansville, Missouri, to Frankie Lee Bucklinger and Margaret (Howard) Bucklinger, Steve grew up in Independence and later Odessa, Missouri.

Steve enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and received an honorable discharge. Afterward, he attended Linn Technical School and earned an Associate's Degree in Aviation Maintenance. He later worked for Tyson's Food in Sedalia and was involved in the initial plant setup. In 1997, he began his twenty-four-year career with Ditzfield Trucking.

On June 5, 1993, he married Beverly Rushton. Steve enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, and was an avid collector. If you were to ask him, he would say his favorite hobby was cheering at sporting events for any of his grandchildren. Steve was a longtime and very active member of the Lincoln Church of Christ.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, Donald R. Gibson, and a grandson, Luc Gemes.

Steve is survived by his wife, Beverly, of the home; three children: Jason Logan of Herculaneum, Missouri, Jennifer Volcko and her husband, Jr, of Sedalia, Missouri, and Julie Gemes and her husband, Scott, of Warsaw, Missouri; a sister, Sandy Sandberg, and her husband, Todd, of Fulton, Missouri and four grandchildren: Avery Logan, Brenden and Zoe Volcko, and Logan Gemes; his stepfather, John Gregg, a niece, Jessica A. Langdon, and her husband, Tim, of Fulton, Missouri; and two great-nieces: Haley and Addison.

A Celebration of Life will be held by the family at the Lincoln Church of Christ at a later date.

Bates County Democratic Central Committee August 22nd

The Bates County Democratic Central Committee will hold their reorganization meeting on August 22nd @ 5:30 p.m. 

We will be meeting at Luna Umbra Winery on the Butler Square located at 1 W Dakota Street. 

We will be voting to elect a new County Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. Please plan to attend this meeting and consider running for a office.