Circuit Court News

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 

Diana L Rich, Clerk 

Jan 30-Feb 3, 2012

Terry Lee Laning v Myra Lorraine Laning, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Jennifer Lynn McGee v Travis Burke McGee, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Gwendolyn E Stackhouse v John Alan Stackhouse, Full Order of Protection is entered.

Tamarah D Gaston v Steven L Gaston, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

St v. Dylan R Mc Dannald, I: Felony possession of controlled substance-marijuana, set for 2-21

Women are at risk for heart disease too

We think of heart disease as being a man’s problem but it is the number one killer of women in the United States. In Missouri, nearly 25 women die from heart disease and stroke each day.

“It is important for women to know their own risk, be able to recognize the signs of a heart attack and know how some symptoms of heart disease are different for women” said Tammy Roberts from University of Missouri Extension. For example, a strong predictor for coronary heart disease in women is having a low HDL (good cholesterol) level. In men, the stronger predictor is high LDL (bad cholesterol).

Your help needed to break theft ring in Rich Hill

Sheriff Chad Anderson reported this morning that theft activity in and around Rich Hill has again escalated, even over the past 24 hours. While in the last two weeks some 30 cars have been broken into, just last night at least 7 more victims were hit with losses including a sizable amount of cash and a firearm.

The sheriff's department is urging everyone to be alert and report anything that looks out of the ordinary including vehicles in places at unusual times. Everyone is also urged to lock your cars and put valuables out of sight.

Tips can be made anonymously through the tips hotline at 660-679-4020, by calling the sheriff's dispatch at 660-679-3232 or on line through the sheriff's web site here.

From Recorder of Deeds, Lucille Mundey

Real Estate transfers:
Matthew D. Still and Renaye D. Still to Citizen's Bank of Amsterdam:
TRACT 1:  N 50 FT OF W 45‑1/2 FT OF LOT 134, ORIGINAL TOWN, ADRIAN;  TRACT 2:  W/2 LOT 104 AND W 15 INCHES OF E/2 OF LOT 104, ORIGINAL TOWN, ADRIAN;  TRACT 3:  LOT 69 AND E 28 FT OF LOT 70 OF GILHAM'S ADDN, ADRIAN;  TRACT 4:  LOT 10, WEMOLA ACRES SUBDIV, ADRIAN,  DESCRIBED

Jeff Allen and Stacy Allen to Standard Properties:
N/2 OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLK 34, ORIGINAL TOWN, BUTLER,  DESCRIBED

If you see red...

Today is National Wear Red Day, a day when women, men and organizations come together to bring awareness to our No. 1 killer - heart disease. Help us uncover the truth and make ending heart disease a reality.

-courtesy of Bates County Memorial Hospital

Off to the polls next Tuesday...

Missouri voters head to the polls next Tuesday for the presidential primary, which will be a non-election flop costing our state some 9 million dollars all due to a technicality that voids our votes. At any rate, here's who is on the ticket:

On the Democratic side will be Obama, Terry, Richardson and Wolfe.

G.O.P contenders are Johnson, Cain, Romney, Meehan, Perry, Drummond, Huntsman, Bachmann, Santorum and Paul.

For the Libertarian party- James Ogle III.

The Constitution party is uncommitted.

All Bates County polling places will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7th.

An added note- Basketball games originally scheduled for Tuesday night at the BHS gym have been moved to Monday night, Feb. 6th.

Creating a State Budget for Our Future

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

The crafting of Missouri’s budget is always a challenge for lawmakers. Navigating the continuing revenue shortfalls has required a shifting of funding, but not in priorities. Facing a $500 million shortfall for the next budget year is daunting, but my colleagues and I remain committed to providing Missourians with a balanced budget that will serve the best interests of the entire state.

The budget process begins when the governor unveils his budget proposal in the State of the State address. Lawmakers then consider the governor’s budget recommendations as the budget work starts its journey through the House and then the Senate. The work on our state’s budget begins with meetings of the House Budget Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee, which hear from various state departments and programs about current financial situations. Suggestions include how they can streamline their services, and what each requires for funding. This public committee process allows for each state department to have input before the budget bills are drafted.

Thank a Farmer Week starts Monday

Fm-92 Radio Station, Bates County Live and the News-Xpress would like to use our time and websites, to promote the 2012 Missouri Farm Bureau’s Thank a Farmer Week. The week of February 5th through the 11th we ask our audience and subscribers to join with us, as we salute our Farmers . We have a week to provide a unique opportunity to promote agriculture. This time is being used to tell the story of farmers and what they do throughout the year to produce food that provides healthy choices for all of us.

Farmers and Ranch families comprise 2 percent of the United States population yet they produce food for the world. The values of American’s farmers include preserving the land, caring for the animals and being good neighbors.

Today, U.S. farmers are the world’s most productive. Each produces food and fiber for 154 people in the United States and abroad. For the first time in human history, most people have little contact with the source of their food supply. They rely solely on others to produce what they need. Consumers take the food supply for granted failing to connect food in stores and restaurants to the farm!

So February 5th through the 11th, we honor and give recognition of our thanks to the Farmer for the food we will eat today. Those of us in Bates County and our Rural Counties will come in contact with a farmer today, or sit next to them at a local restaurant… take the time to “ say thanks” for the food they provide for your family.

-courtesy FM 92 radio station