Circuit Court News Feb. 21, 2012

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE
Diana L Rich, Clerk
Feb 21, 2012

Nicholas James Toler v Diana Elizabeth Toler, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Midland Funding LLC v Stephen McKee, Change of Venue from Dent County filed.

St v. Dylan Roy McDannald, Felony possession of controlled substance-oxycodine, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, pay court costs, also pay $150 on State Forensic Laboratory Account, to successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, to perform 200 hours of community service.

St. Patrick's fish fry coming in March

Mark your Calendar for the Annual St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Fish Fry. 3 week-ends in March. Adults 10 dollars, children eat for 5 dollars. It’s all you can eat Farm Raised Fresh Catfish, Baked Beans, French Fries, Slaw and Sugar Biscuits. Part of the proceeds will go to the Vincent De Paul Society to help the needy in our community.

St. Patrick's church is located at 400 West Nursery Street in Butler.

Butler Police Department weekly report

Feb. 13 - Stolen vehicle report taken in the 200 block of N. Orange; vehicle in ditch on south Bus. 71; well being check in the 400 block of W. College; vandalism report taken in the 800 block of W. Grove; theft in the 500 block of N. Delaware.

Feb. 14 - Funeral escort; animal complaint in the 800 block of N. Delaware; animal complaint in the 100 block of S. Havanna; open door at Fort Scott and Mechanic; abandoned vehicle at Primetime; open door at high school.

Obituary - Lon Curtner

Arrangements for Lon Curtner are cremation, with memorial services to be announced at a later time. Arrangements under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660) 679-0009.

Lon E. Curtner, 53 of Butler, Missouri passed away February 18, 2012 at his home. He was born September 18, 1958 in Independence, Missouri, son of Lon and Darlene (Johnson) Curtner. Lon worked as a mechanic for a cab company, among many other skills and occupations. Among survivors is Lon’s daughter, Rebecca L. Curtner, of Independence, Missouri.

Circuit Court news

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 
Diana L Rich, Clerk 
Feb 13-17, 2012

Russell Lee Jarred v Patricia Irene Jarred, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Lester M Murray, Barbara j Murray v Heather n Van Winkle, Petition for Damages filed.

Rochelle Ruth Powell v Edward Jackson Powell, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Billy W Waynick v Kathryn L Waynick, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Harry C Berger II, Trustee of the Mary Lee Berger Trust and Harry C Berger II, aka Harry Calvin Berger II and Laura M Mackey aka Laura Michele Mackey, and fka Laura McDermand and Mark Berger aka Mark Douglas Berger v Melissa Neighbors, aka Melissa Ann Neighbors and J Michael Neighbors, Petition in Partition filed.

Stacy Heider v Anthony M Heider, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Dianna L Test v. Clifford L Test, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Loretta Jean Ziembiec v. Adam Victor Ziembiec, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Cheryl Longhoffer v Michael Longhoffer, Motion for Family Access filed.

The big pump pinch...

It may be more than a pinch- maybe a hard jab in the eye or a left hook to your solar plexus, as gasoline prices are expected to soar even more. February has already seen the highest prices on record for this time of year and it's going to get worse.

Speculation has it that nationwide prices will jump to around $4.25 a gallon by the end of April and closer to $5 by June. While we here in Missouri enjoy prices slightly lower than the national average, it's not much consolation.

What does this mean, specifically, to those of us in Bates County? If you're a commuter, a lot. There is a fair number who travel towards the Kansas City area each morning and there will need to be some changes in your budget to compensate- let's break down some numbers:

According to RITA, a web site run by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the average economy of passenger vehicles on the road is about 25 mpg. You might beg to differ if you drive a 1 ton V10 Dodge dually four wheel drive.

Using the 25 mpg number, lets say you travel 100 miles round trip per day (feel free to plug in your own numbers). At $3.25/gal this puts you around a total cost in gas per day at $13. At $4.25/gal it's $17. Come June, it could be as much as $20. For the Summer it could cost you an additional $140 a month just to do what you are doing today.

And speculation (whoever that is) says that diesel will go up and probably hang close to the price of gasoline as well. Expect all retail prices to go up to offset costs, too since most deliveries are possible thanks to gas and diesel.

If you're like most, and being optimistic, you say you can probably deal with the extra cost at the pump, but that's not all of it. Factor in your additional $140 a month just to get to work plus additional costs of going anywhere else, plus increased cost to buy things you need and it will add up to substantially more than you might realize. Your employer will probably feel the pinch, too. So don't expect enough of a raise to make up the difference.

What to do? All the logical things- cut back here, check tire inflation there, maybe even trade in that guzzler...

Hopefully prices will indeed come back down after Summer. Keep your fingers crossed.

Annual Lions Club radio auction coming in March

The Annual Butler Lions Club Radio Auction all set for March 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th. The event is a fund raiser for the Butler Lions Club with the proceeds from your purchases staying within our community to be used for the needs of others.

Lions Club members take the microphone from Fm-92 to broadcast 2 hours each night. This year the auction will be held at Community First Bank in Butler. Those placing bids will call the bank, Lions Club members will answer your calls, take you bids for merchandise donated by area businesses.

Bidders should note the change in location and call in number …. This year you will call 660-679-3135 to place your bids. The merchandise you purchase may be paid for on Friday March 30th, at Community First Bank Highway 52 West. You will be given a voucher to redeem at the business. 

 

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Big list of winners in Luck of the Draw Saturday night...

Winners from the Butler Saddle Club 

Luck of the Draw

$50 Kayla Lesmeister & Jarod Mcbrayer Kirk & Sheryl Hannah

Warren & Eve Westcoat Wayne & Debbie Seider

David & Sheri Warfield Stacy Belt

Chris & Sandra Heartvell Mike & Myrtle Patrick

Wade & Kacey Chandler Mike & Teresa Lynch

Bill & Laura Padley Johnny & Andrea Burgess

Christy & BJ Bender Brad & Cheryl Stephans

Ryan & Renee Hendricks

$100 Eric & Nancy Sutton Travis & Priscella Stone

Don & Janet Garnett Toby Barnes

Ed & Renee Edgmon Melody Thorton

Trent & Melissa Callahan Danny Robinson

Tory & Chasity Webb Katy Christopher & Josh

$500 & $4,000 Split

$1,750 Dale & Jo Pippin

$1,750 Darin & Shelia Jones

Donation From Gift Winner

Snag Me One – Valerie Gaylord Barbwire Wreath Larry Garren

Heimans Agri $25 Cash Mike & Stephanie Hill

Dollar General Pink Cooler Melissa McVey

Dollar General Pink Bag Chair Kermit & Angie Kauffman

Short Street Tavern 2- Shirts Tonna Cummings & Bob Fennewald

Dollar General Hummingbird feeder/feed Jeff & Colleen Wells

Wills LP – Montrose BBQ Propane Tank w/propane Scott & Mary Masten

Snag Me One – Valerie Gaylord Barbwire Wreath Troy & Brenda Minor

Total Image Salon Gift Basket Mark & Amy Mueller

Terry Gabriel – Avon Consultant Perfume Josh & Tressa Fleisher

Snag Me One – Valerie Gaylord Barbwire Boot Tim & Kristy Buckner

S & S Western – Joplin MO $25 Gift Card Mike & Tomi Oltremare

Terry Gabriel - Avon Consultant Perfume Mike & Billy Fletcher

Jones Boots – Sheldon MO NFR Bag Steve Pitts

Noe, Miller, Miller His & Her Sunglasses Barry & Laura Piland

Westside Hair Design Gift Basket Steve & Mindy Hubbard

Osage Valley Electric Goodie Bag Kelly & Delora Fritts

Snag Me One – Valerie Gaylord Barbwire Wreath David & Destiny Fletcher

Short Street Tavern 2- Shirts Logan Casey & Daniell

Kenny Gabriel Trucking $50 off Load Rock Ryan Hendricks & Stacy Belt

Heimans Agri $25 Cash Harley & Kori Page

Snag Me One – Valerie Gaylord Barbwire Boot Troy & Lori Hardy

Wills LP – Montrose BBQ Propane Tank w/propane Kevin & Aspen Hill

American Family Ins. – Danny Robinson $25 Cash Jim & Kathy Austin

Snag Me One _ Valerie Gaylord Barbwire Snowman Aaron & Kara Allen

Family Center of Butler Pink Halter & $20 gift card Miles Umstaddt & Emily Swaters

Snag Me One – Valerie Gaylord Barbwire Wreath Chad Schenker

Shear Magic Hair cut, Shampoo & Conditioner Robert & Linda Christopher

Osage Valley Electric Goodie Bag Scott & Jennifer Heiman

1^st Raffle Ticket Ed & Renee Edgmon

2^nd Raffle Ticket Dale & Jo Pippin

50/50 $356 Kathy Austin

Chicken Drop $500 Eve Westcoat


-courtesy of FM 92 the Bullet