Burrell opens $2 million Marshfield clinic
Burrell Behavioral Health will open its $2 million clinic in Marshfield to new and established clients starting Monday, June 16.
The 5,210-square foot clinic is located at 1069 Banning St. and offers addiction recovery services, community services, adult outpatient, youth outpatient, adult psychiatry, youth psychiatry and telehealth services. The new clinic will be accessible from Interstate 44 to people from surrounding communities and is larger in scope and size than Burrell’s previous Marshfield clinic.
Clay Goddard, Southwest Region president of Brightli, Burrell’s parent company, said the expansion is part of a system-wide effort to offer more behavioral health care access to rural residents. A nationwide 2021 survey found more than one in five adults (22.7%) in rural areas reported having a mental illness, and that accessibility and availability of behavioral health services are among the top challenges rural residents face.
“This clinic speaks to Burrell Behavioral Health’s continued commitment to providing quality care and addressing challenges in Webster County and other rural communities in southwest Missouri,” Goddard said. “We’re excited to be able to meet people in Marshfield where they are.”
National Amateur Radio Field Day event June 28-29 in Branson
Members of the Tri-Lakes Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the National Amateur Radio Field Day from 1 p.m. June 28 to 1 p.m. June 29 at Treasure Lake RV Resort, 1 Treasure Lake Road in Branson.
As part of the national event, held since 1933, ham radio operators across North America establish temporary ham radio stations in public locations to showcase the science and skill of amateur radio. The event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.
“Ham radio functions completely independent of the internet or cell phone infrastructure, can interface with laptops or smartphones, and can be set up almost anywhere in minutes. That’s the beauty of amateur radio during a communications outage,” said Sierra Harrop, W5DX, Public Relations and Outreach Manager for ARRL,The National Association for Amateur Radio.
For more information about Field Day or amateur radio, email w8wot@cavec.us or visit www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio.
Swafford new president of Palen Music
Palen Music announced the appointment of Seth Swafford as the new president music education and instrument sales company, which employs 250 staff members across 10 locations in the Midwest and partners with more than 500 school locations.
Swafford brings a wealth of experience from the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry and the retail analytic software technology sector and has successfully partnered in the past with 19 Fortune 500 companies, the company said in a release.
“We are thrilled to welcome Seth to the Palen Music family,” said Brett Palen, owner/CEO of Palen Music. “His unique background combining CPG strategy and cutting-edge retail analytics, along with his proven leadership with major national brands, makes him the ideal person to lead us into our next chapter.”
Pitt Technology Group promotes Butcher
Pitt Technology Group announced the promotion of Jacob Butcher to director of IT Services, succeeding Andy Dierks, who now fully transitions into his role as Chief Operating Officer.
Butcher has been a key member of the Pitt Technology Group team for the past seven years, serving as a Client Lead within the IT division, managing a diverse portfolio of clients and contributing to the company’s growth.
As director of IT Services, Butcher will lead the IT division in delivering strategic and day-to-day technology services to PTG’s client base, continuing to drive operational excellence while fostering the innovation that has become a hallmark of the company’s approach.
Springfield Fire Department graduates 16
The Springfield Fire Department announced that 16 firefighters from Fire Academy Class 524 have successfully completed their year-long probation, allowing them to trade their probationary blue helmets for black helmets — a key milestone in their career as firefighters with the City of Springfield.
Firefighters from Class 524 who have completed probation include:
- Firefighter Sean Conrad
- Firefighter Dakota Curnutt
- Firefighter Trenton Curry
- Firefighter Gage Curtis
- Firefighter Owen Fabro
- Firefighter Andrew Gall
- Firefighter Gabrianna Gardner
- Firefighter Trenton Herr
- Firefighter Corey Hodzic
- Firefighter Grant McNeill
- Firefighter Cash Miller
- Firefighter Kaden Olson
- Firefighter Brenna Ruyle
- Firefighter Draven Stapp
- Firefighter Zachary Stark
- Firefighter Jason Wassie.
For more information about the Springfield Fire Department or how to become a firefighter, visit www.springfieldmo.gov/5630/Fire-Department.
Corps of Engineers cuts back hours at Table Rock visitor center
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it is temporarily cutting hours at Dewey Short Visitor Center and other services at Table Rock Lake due to staffing shortages and safety concerns.
As of June 13, the Dewey Short Visitor Center hours have been reduced to Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Summer school groups and other special tour requests can still be made by calling (417) 213-4812 or emailing TR.CESWL-TR@usace.army.mil. Visitor center staff will schedule requests from school groups promptly so a park ranger can be on-site.
Because of the need to refocus available staff to support the peak recreation season, Shoreline Use Permit requests including dock and vegetative management requests will experience delays. The reduction in services will remain in effect until staffing levels improve and conditions allow for safe, sustainable operations.
Daniel joins Guaranty Bank as senior VP
Guaranty Bank announced the hiring of Shawn Daniel as Senior Vice President, Regional Commercial Manager.
Daniel brings nearly 20 years of experience in the banking industry to his new role. Prior to joining Guaranty Bank, he served as a commercial loan portfolio manager in Joplin among other roles.
Daniel holds a Bachelor of Business of Administration, Management from Pittsburg State University. He is actively involved in the Joplin community, serving on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, Community Support Services, Jaxon’s Badgers, and One Joplin.