Missouri on the Move

From the desk of Senator David Pierce 

Many bills are discussed when the Senate is in session. Every week, members of Senate committees meet to discuss legislation, to hear public testimony, and use those opinions to move legislation forward or stop it.

House Bill 1150 is a bill relating to salvage titles for vehicles. A salvage vehicle is a damaged vehicle that would cost the insurance company more to fix than to purchase. This measure allows for vehicles registered with a salvage title to be reregistered with an operational title without requiring the physical appearance of the vehicle returning to its original state. An owner may apply for this reinstatement by supplying the Department of Revenue (DOR) a statement regarding how the salvaged item came into the current owner’s possession and its current location, as well as proof of the make, model, year, vehicle identification number, and current retail value of the vehicle, and the required fee for reinstatement.

Area Girls Invited to a Victorian Tea Party

Young ladies ages 4 - 8 are invited to Poplar Heights Living History Farm for a Victorian Tea Party on Saturday, May 12. The girls and their mom, older sister or other adult friend will enjoy a traditional Victorian High Tea. There will be teas and punch, finger sandwiches and hors d'Oeurves to sample. 

Guests will get to dress up with fancy hats, boas, gloves and jewelry and have their pictures taken. The event will take place in the Main House with fancy tables set throughout the 1890's period home. There will also be a short program on children's parties of the old days. 

This delightful and fun party starts at 1:00 pm and is over at 3:30 pm. Advance Registration is required and party size is limited. Cost for this event is just $4.00. To register or for more information, call 660-679-0764, or email to info@poplarheightsfarm.org. 

 Poplar Heights Living History Farm is located 7 miles northeast of Butler, Missouri. This charitable foundation showcases live at the turn of the 20th century in rural Missouri. Learn more at their website - www.poplarheightsfarm.org.

Circuit Court News

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE

Diana L Rich, Clerk

April 20-26 2012

St v. Charles N Hedrick, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, II: Misd possession of marijuana, III: Misd unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, Misd speeding, set for 6-18-12.

St v. Monica M Anderson, Felony possession of controlled substance-marijuana, set for 6-18-12.

St v. Jamie Bise, Felony fraudulently attempting to obtain controlled substance-hydrocodone, set for 5-21-12.

St v. Jamie Bise, Felony fraudulently attempting to obtain controlled substance-vicodin, set for 5-21-12.

St. v. Jamie Bise, I: Felony fraudulently attempting to obtain controlled substance—hydrocodone, II: Felony fraudulently attempting to obtain controlled substance—hydrocodone, III: Felony fraudulently attempting to obtain controlled substance—hydrocodone, set for 5-21-12.

St v. Kenneth Patterson, I: Felony endangering welfare of a child, II: Felony child molestation, set for 5-21-12.

St v. Danny Ross Green III alias Danny Ross Smith, Felony theft/stealing, set for 5-21-12.

St. vs. Jeffrey S. Tenpenny, I: Felony assault, II: Felony assault, III: Felony assault, IV: Felony endangering welfare of a child, V: Felony endangering welfare of a child, set for 6-18-12.

Jocelyn F Fenton v Allen Anthius, Petition for Order of Protection is denied by the Court.

Jenifer A Goins v Brian S Yelton, Consent Full Order of Protection is entered.

Laura F Sprague v Nicanora Larabee, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.

Tina R Becerra v Danielle Finley, Petition for Order of Protection dismissed for lack of prosecution.

St v. Michael Cummings, I: Felonious restraint, II: Felony assault, set for 6-18-12.

St vs. Keith Cooper, Felony stealing, set for 7-16-12.

St v. Amanda L Jackson, Felony theft/stealing, set for 5-21-12.

Dianna L Test v Clifford L Test, Dissolution of Marriage Granted.

St v. Timothy C Keagy II, guilty pleas to: I: Felony assault—sentenced to 5 years in MDOC; II: Felony possession of controlled substance-meth—sentenced to 5 years in MDOC; III: Felony unlawful possession of a firearm—sentenced to 5 years in MDOC; IV: Felony resisting a lawful stop—sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, sentences to run concurrently.

William N Beard v Rosina S Beard, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Stephanie Lynn Gregory v Joshua R Gregory, Motion for Contempt filed.

St v. Christopher Allen Bailey, probation revoked, previous sentence imposed of 5 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrently with other sentence.

St v. Christopher Allen Bailey, probation revoked, previous sentence imposed of 5 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrently with above sentence.

St v. George O Ratje, probation revoked, previous sentences invoked of Ct. I: burglary—sentenced to 5 years in MDOC; Ct II: stealing—sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, sentences to run concurrently with other sentences, 120 day call back option. Court recommends substance abuse treatment program for Defe./ITC with 5/28/12 bed date.

St v. George O Ratje, probation revoked, previous sentence of 5 years in MDOC invoked on possession of controlled substance, sentence to be served concurrently with other Bates Co case. Defe. to attend Institution Substance Abuse Treatment Program. 120 day call back option.

St v. George O Ratje, probation revoked on possession of burglary tools, previous sentence of 4 years in MDOC invoked, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences, 120 day call back, Court recommends Institutional Substance Abuse Treatment Program for Defe.

Vidalia onions here this weekend

The Vidalia Onions will be here Saturday April 28th and are being sold as a fund raising event, sponsored by the Bates County Shriners. Each 10 pound bag will sell for $10.00 with ½ pound bags selling for $5.00. 

You will find Shriner’s and the Vidalia Onions at the following locations:
Butler Wal-Mart parking lot, Adrian Commuter Parking lot , Kreisler Drug, Main Street Appleton City and the McBee’s Grocery Store in Amsterdam.

Your weekend planner

Today
Partly cloudy. High of 81. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Bates County Democratic Women's Club meeting 6:30 p.m. at the Ballard Store

Friday
Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 75. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Scottish Rite Ham and Bean Dinner 5:30 p.m. at the Butler Masonic Lodge

Saturday
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 75. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Relay for Life MASH Team walk/run starts at 9 a.m. a the BCMH east parking lot

Team Educate book sale at Community First Bank covered parking lot 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Order No. 11 program at the Bates County Museum starts at 10 a.m.

West Central Warriors vs Mills County Militia football at Rotary Field in Butler starting at 4 p.m.

Drexel High School Project Prom

Miami High School Project Prom

Sunday
Overcast. Fog early. High of 61. Winds from the ENE at 10 to 15 mph.

East Cantata at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Appleton City starting at 4:30 p.m.

Outlaw Bass Tournament for info call Dale at 660-679-9101

If you would like something added to the weekend planner send us an email at bateswire@hotmail.com

Miami Creek bridge replacement scheduled

APAC Construction of Clinton Mo. has announced the schedule for replacement of the Miami Creek bridge on 52 highway west of Butler. Barring weather or other delays, the replacement is slated to begin May 21 and run through August 9th of this year.

Closure of the bridge will certainly cause heartburn for anyone who regularly travels on west 52, however a detour to the north on county roads will be the best bet.

The Miami Creek bridge built in 1924 is too narrow and in serious disrepair, warranting replacement as soon as possible.

-photo by Ruth Reynolds

Alpacas and Elks team up to support autism families

On Saturday, June 2nd, 2012, Alpacas for Autism and the Adrian Elks will host an Alpaca Fiber Festival in Adrian, Missouri Proceeds from the event will benefit Adrian Elks Lodge 2864 and Alpacas for Autism, a nonprofit organization with a unique mission, “To improve the quality of life for individuals with Autism by teaching the fiber arts and using alpacas to improve social skills.”

Event Details
The open house style event will run from 10am to 3pm. Appropriate for all ages, this event will feature personal interaction with alpacas, goats and even a llama named Josh! The Adrian Elks will be offering a great menu of homemade treats so no one will go away hungry. Area fiber artists will be on hand to demonstrate their skills including, spinning, felting, weaving and knitting. Attendees will have the opportunity to try their hand at fiber processing and even create an alpaca craft to take home. Alpaca fiber, roving, yarn and finished goods will be available for purchase as well. A family friendly, fun time in the country for all!

About Alpacas for Autism
Alpacas for Autism is a nonprofit organization with a heart for animals, entrepreneurship and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This unique combination has given rise to programs which support young adults beginning at age 12 through adulthood. Incorporated in September 2011, by founder and executive director, Tina Cochran, the mission is to provide tools this under-served group can use to become more self-sufficient.

Programs are being developed in two key areas: Social skills, through which alpacas are partnered with autistic individuals on the ranch in Adrian, Missouri; and Fiber arts/entrepreneurship, with classes in knitting, crocheting, felting, yarn spinning, business planning, marketing, etc. Funds raised by the organization also support a summer camp for youth with Autism (www.CampEncourage.org)

About Alpacas
Alpacas, cousins to the llama, are beautiful, intelligent animals native to the Andean Mountain range of South America, particularly Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. There are now over 150,000 registered alpacas in North America. There are two types of alpacas in the United States today. Although almost physically identical, what distinguishes the two types of alpacas is their fiber. The Huacaya (wa-Ki’-ah) is the more common of the two and has a fluffy, extremely fine coat. The Suri is the rarer of the two and has fiber that is silky and resembles pencil-locks.

Adult alpacas stand at approximately 36 inches at the withers and generally weigh between 150 and 200 pounds. Alpacas are alert, intelligent, curious, and predictable. Social animals that seek companionship, they communicate most commonly by softly humming.

To find out more about Alpacas for Autism visit http://www.AlpacasForAutism.com. Or call 816-258-0089.

To find out more about Adrian Elks Lodge 2864 email: adrianelks@gmail.com or call 816-297-8979

Obituary - Willard Steiner

Funeral services for Willard Steiner will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Pleasant Gap Christian Church.

Willard Louis Steiner, age 96 of Butler, Missouri, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Butler. He was born July 20, 1915 to Louis Charles and Rosa Hegnauer Steiner in Butler.

Willard is survived by his wife Gertrude Steiner of Butler, Missouri; two sons, Kent Steiner and wife Conni of Andover, Minnesota and Neil Steiner and wife Brenda of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Judy Ronning and husband Jack of Lenexa, Kansas; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Ethel Gilbert; and a great great-granddaughter, Katrinna Coffman.