BCMH would like to Introduce Dr. Ben Crary

Dr. Ben Crary

Butler, MO—Bates County Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Ben Crary to its hospital staff. As an employee of BCMH, Dr. Crary will work as a Hospitalist, providing and managing the care and treatment of hospitalized patients.

As a medical student, Dr. Crary completed a clinic rotation at Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH). He and his wife, Whitney, have two young children. This summer, they moved to Butler.

“I am excited to practice in a rural community,” said Dr. Crary. “I always planned to come practice here in Butler.”

Dr. Crary enjoys spending time with his family, as well as outdoor activities like hiking, hunting and fishing.

Dr. Crary’s Education:

· D.O. – A.T. Still University – Kirksville, 2016

· Residency – University of Missouri – Columbia Medical Center (Family Medicine), 2016-2019

· Board Certified (2019) – American Board of Family Medicine (General)

Patients who are admitted to Bates County Memorial Hospital may see Dr. Crary, or a Hospitalist with St. Luke’s Health System.

Why Hospitalists?

In the past, doctors made rounds at the hospital then returned to their clinic to see patients there. The Hospitalist program at BCMH makes care more consistent and efficient for patients, staff and primary care providers. Hospitalists remain on-site from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., seven days a week, which makes them more available to answer questions and explain treatment options to patients. If a problem develops during the evening or middle of the night, the Hospitalist team is available through the BCMH Telemedicine program. Hospitalists communicate details with the patient’s primary care provider to ensure a smooth transition in hospital-to-home care.

Dr. Crary will begin his Hospitalist role at BCMH starting November 4, 2019. For more information about Hospitalists at Bates County Memorial Hospital, visit www.bcmhospital.com.

100 mph chase ends with arrests near Amsterdam

Kraig Thompson

On October 26th a Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Chevy pickup that was traveling west on 18 highway. The vehicle failed to yield and continued to travel westbound on 18 towards Merwin in excess of 100 mph. In Merwin the vehicle turned south on Y highway. Once in Amsterdam the vehicle turned west on Elm street and slowed down. 

The Deputy observed the passenger door open and the passenger started to jump out of the vehicle. He then closed the door and stayed in the vehicle. The vehicle then traveled out of town onto county road 9002. It traveled to a T intersection at county road 13501 and county road 10502 where it slid into a ditch and came to a rest.

Two males exited the vehicle and began running on foot into a field. The Deputy was able to catch the subject that exited from the passenger side of the car. The driver continued running north towards a residence. The passenger who was taken into custody was identified as Dylan Warren (DOB 7/27/1993) Warren had 7 warrants out of Butler for Failure to Appear.

Dylan Warren

Once other units arrived to the scene they conducted a search of the area. They were able to locate the driver who was identified as Kraig Thompson (DOB 3/31/1993). Thompson advised a Deputy that there was methamphetamine inside the vehicle. 

The Deputy was able to locate the methamphetamine as well as a blue glass pipe. Thompson had 2 warrants out of Rich hill for Failure to Appear. Due to Thompson fleeing from Law Enforcement he created a substantial risk for injury or death to himself or others by driving erratically into oncoming lanes of traffic. 

He was charged with Resisting Arrest and Possession of a Controlled Substance. His bond was set at $25000.00 cash or surety.

Colder weather coming quickly

Obituary - Wayne Norcross

Wayne Norcross, 73, of Clinton, Missouri passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 25, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. 

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., just prior to the service. Private family interment will be in Englewood Cemetery. 

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Drakes Chapel United Methodist Church or Serenity Hospice, and these donations may be left in care of the funeral home.

Obituary - Victur A. Torres

Victur A. Torres, age 13, of Belton, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

Visitation Service will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2019 at St. Sabina Catholic Church. 

A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at St. Sabina Catholic Church with a burial immediately following at Belton Cemetery in Belton, Missouri.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher graduates from FBI-LEEDA program

Vernon Country Sheriff Jason Mosher graduated from the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association program this month earning the “Trilogy Award”. This award is given to those who have completed the Supervisor Leadership program, the Command Leadership Program and the Executive Leadership program. 

Each section was split into week-long programs held over the past few months allowing working members of law enforcement the ability to attend without being gone for long periods of time. Mosher said the training focused on police community relations, generational learning traits for employees and daily operations for leaders. 

“This was some of the best training I have been to and hope to be able to send our other supervisors in the future”. Mosher said taking an in-depth look into the differences in the generation X, millennial's and generation Z was one of them most eye-opening portions of the training. “Looking at the different ways people learn, function and use technology from one generation to another is fascinating.” Mosher said class discussions on this subject gave him ideas when it comes to recruitment, team building and training employees at the Sheriff’s Office. Lt Travis Cole, the patrol unit supervisor, has also started the training and is expected to earn his Trilogy award in December.

A portion of his training has been paid for on a grant that was written and submitted by Mosher last summer. Instructors in the FBI-LEEDA program were retired FBI agents, Police Chiefs and Sheriff’s from some of the largest agencies in the country and included Louis Quijas, who was appointed in 2002 as an FBI Assistant Director, and in 2011 received a presidential appointment to the Office of Homeland Security as Assistant Secretary for the Office for State and Local Law Enforcement.

Fatality Accident In Barton County

On 10/25/19 around 10:08pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Barton County responded to a one vehicle accident on US 160 around 14 miles west of Lamar, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2001 Ford Explorer driven by 52 year old Kevin E. Davis of Liberal, Missouri ran off the roadway and overturned, ejecting the driver from the vehicle.

Mr. Davis was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and his body was transported to Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar, Missouri.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by Parks Towing of Lamar.

This is Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 91st Fatality of 2019. 

Obituary -Billy Earl Smith

Billy Earl Smith, 88, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. 

Services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Times and a complete obituary will be posted when information is available.