Friday night at the Bates County Fair...

A team member successfully heaves a bale of straw in the
Purt Near Anything Goes contest this evening

As Fair week winds down lots of laughter could be heard coming from the grandstands as the annual Purt Near Anything Goes contest was held in the main arena this evening.

Teams worked for the best scores in a variety of competitions including 4 man skiing, bale bucking and much more.

A list of winners will be posted soon.

Here's a glance at tomorrow's activities:
9:00 a.m. Ultimate Horseman Challenge
10:00 a.m. Junior & Open Dairy Cattle Show
6:00 p.m. 40th Fair Anniversary
Appreciation Dinner (no charge)
7:00 p.m. Mini Rod Pull
Coronation of Bates County Queen & Princess during intermission

A little problem with coordination during the 4 man ski competition

Gathering eggs while riding a bike proved to be
quite difficult 

Wayne Seider kept the laughs
coming from the announcers booth

Outside the arena, it was business as usual at the Bates County Fairgrounds

Obituary - Elizabeth Colson

Rosary and funeral services for Elizabeth Colson will be 5 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Father Tom Hermes officiating. Cremation to follow services. Visitation will be from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday evening at Schowengerdt Chapel. Contributions to Crossroads Hospice of Warrensburg or Lupus Foundation.

Elizabeth Katherine Koch-Colson, age 38 of Montrose, Missouri died Thursday, July 12, 2012 in Urich, Missouri. She was born May 19, 1974 to David Koch and Kathy Patrick in Butler, Missouri.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband and love of her life, Kevin Colson of Montrose, Missouri; her father, David Koch of Montrose, Missouri; her mother, Kathy Patrick and husband Travis of Urich, Missouri; her grandmother, Clara Koch of Montrose, Missouri; three brothers, Greg Koch and companion Pam of Tightwad, Missouri, Matt Koch of Montrose, Missouri and Glenn Koch and wife Charlotte of Montrose, Missouri; one stepbrother, Adam Patrick of Urich, Missouri; friend and foreign exchange student, Julius Hietala of Finland; and many nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Matthew Koch; and maternal grandparents, Elmer and Dorothy Hon.

Circuit Court news

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 

Diana L Rich, Clerk July 9-13, 2012

St v. David J West, Felony DWI, found guilty, sentenced to 6 years in MDOC. 

St v. Anthony D Colbert, Sr., probation revoked, previous sentence of 4 years in MDOC invoked. 

St v. Phillip Bradley Eisebeiss, probation revoked, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, placed on probation for 5 years, to pay court costs, to pay restitution of $250, to attend and successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. To be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served. 

St v. Phillip Bradley Eisenbeiss, probation revoked, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, placed on probation for 5 years, to pay court costs, to pay restitution of $250, to attend and successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed. Defe. To be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served. 

Kori Lynn Foster v James Lee Bussell, Petition for Order of Protection dismissed for lack of prosecution by Petitioner. 

Roberta Gasperment v Tammy Hile, Full Order of Protection is entered.
St v. Kenneth Cartwright, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, II: Felony possession of controlled substance, alprazolam, set for 7-16-12. 

St v. Jessica A Ober (Hoss), Felony theft/stealing of controlled substance, taking xanax without consent, set for 7-16-12. 

St v. Jeffrey D Smoot, I: Felony assault/attempted assault on LEO; II: Felony assault/attempted assault on LEO, III: Felony assault/attempted assault on LEO, set for 7-16-12. 

St v. Kimberly Jean Lockard, I: Felony forgery, II: Felony forgery, set for 7-16-12. 

St v. Cody W Moore, Felony possession of controlled substance-marijuana/alprazolam, set for 7-16-12.

St v. Cody W Moore, I: Felony theft/stealing of controlled substance, oxycodone, II: Felony theft/stealing of controlled substance, clonazepam, set for 7-16-12. 

St v. Justin T Bond, I: Felony burglary, II: Felony theft/stealing, set for 8-20-12. 

St. v. Neal S Eldridge, 9 counts Felony statutory sodomy, set for 8-20-12.

Jeffrey D Mc Coy v Trasha D Callaway, Petition to Register, Enroll and Establish Foreign Judgment filed.

Obituary - Jack Scott

Jack Sullivan Scott, 87, Adrian, Missouri, died Thursday, July 12, 2012 at his home. A memorial visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adrian United Methodist Church Building Fund or to the Adrian Library.