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.

Beef and Swine show results...

Junior Beef Show:
Market Beef:
Grand Champion Overall Steer: Maggie Massey
Reserve Champion Overall Steer: Abigayle McGrew

Grand Champion Angus Steer: Hannah Bartholomew
Reserve Champion Angus Steer: David Warfield, Jr.

Grand Champion Crossbred Steer: Maggie Massey
Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer: Abigayle McGrew

Grand Champion Bred and Owned Steer: Trey Mareth
Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Steer: David Warfield, Jr.

Grand Champion Club Herd: Summit Go-Getters 4-H
Reserve Champion Club Herd: Hudson Hustlers 4-H

Breeding Stock:
Grand Champion Angus Bull: David Warfield, Jr.
Reserve Champion Angus Bull: Reba Colin
Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull: Carter Mitchell

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Female: Baxter Lowe
Grand Champion Bred and Owned Bull: Carter Mitchell
Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Bull: Reba Colin

Grand Champion Supreme Female: Colby Nieder
Grand Champion Angus Female: Colby Nieder
Reserve Champion Angus Female: Hannah Bartholomew
Grand Champion Balancer Female: Harley Copeland
Reserve Champion Balancer Female: Sage Copeland
Grand Champion Chimaine Female: Lane Oerke
Grand Champion Hereford Female: Luke Bartholomew
Reserve Champion Herford Female: Zachary Koch
Grand Champion MaineAnjou Female: Hunter Koch
Reserve Champion MaineAnjou Female: Kaitlin Fifer
Grand Champion Simmental Female: Bethany Grainger
Grand Champion Shorthorn Female: Kale Oerke
Reserve Champion Shorthorn Female: Bailey Collier
Grand Champion Crossbred Female: Weston Oerke
Reserve Champion Crossbred Female: Hunter Koch
Grand Champion Bred and Owned Female: Cameron Tallman
Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Female: Reba Colin

Junior Swine Show:
Grand Champion Market Hog: Lora Drake
Reserve Champion Market Hog: Lora Drake
Grand Champion Bred and Owned Market Hog: Mackenzie Wheatley

Obituary - Gary Sanders Jr.

Memorial services for Gary Sanders Jr. will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. There is no visitation. Private family inurnment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions, Special Memorial Project For Butler R-V Schools.

Gary Allen Sanders Jr., age 54 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at his home in Butler. He was born July 13, 1957 to Gary Allen Sr. and Donna May Francis in West Plains, Missouri.

Gary is survived by his wife, Daniela Sanders of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, Jammie Rivera and husband Edwin of Archie, Missouri and Ashley Sanders of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; one brother, Robert Sanders and wife Lisa of Nemo, Missouri; two sisters, Elizabeth Snyder and husband George of Lowry City, Missouri and Penny Helm and husband Mark of Oklahoma; and one granddaughter, Emilie Davenport. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Your weekend planner

Today
Partly cloudy. High of 95. Winds less than 5 mph.

Schedule for the Bates County Fair:

7:00 a.m. Complimentary Breakfast by Country Mart of Butler
8:00 a.m. Junior Swine Show
Following Swine show
Round Robin Showmanship
Contest
5:00 p.m. Bates Co. Fair Board Steak & Chop Dinner
7:00 p.m. Awards
7:30 p.m. Junior Livestock Sale
Exhibitors are responsible for getting animals
to locker.

Friday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 93. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Schedule for the Bates County Fair:

9:00-noon Check out 4-H exhibits
7:30 p.m. Purt Near Anything Goes

Saturday
Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 93. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Schedule for the Bates County Fair:

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

Butler Youth Basketball will be selling pulled pork sandwiches in the O'Reilly parking lot in Butler 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Appleton City Car, Truck, Tractor and motorcycle show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the city park
Celebrity Donkey Races at Montrose baseball field 7 p.m.

Sunday
Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 102 with a heat index of 115. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Schedule for the Bates County Fair:

8:15 a.m. Church Service
9:00 a.m. Open Horse Show
10:00 a.m. Draft Horse & Mule show will run
through Monday evening.
Old Fashioned Fair Games every night sponsored by local organizations and businesses.

Double Branch Church VBS begins- for into call 417-395-2888

If you would like something added to the calendar, send an email to bateswire@hotmail.com 

BCMH Health Fair rings in new total

As of July 11th, 2012

Baby Show winners this evening...

2012 BATES COUNTY FAIR BABY SHOW WINNERS
Front row left to right: Arianah Mager of Drexel, Liam Kelso, Easton Newsome, Braelynn Isaacson and Grayson Lesmeister, all of  of Butler.
Back row left to right: Graceleigh Green, Jackson Foster, Jocelyn Bartlett and Brayden Davalos, all of Butler

Here's a complete list of tonight's winners chosen from a total of 50 babies entered:

Girls 0-3 months - Arianah Mager, daughter of Ashley Mager of Drexel

Boys 0-3 months - Liam Kelso, son of Maria Kelso of Butler

Girls 4-6 months - no entry

Boys 4-6 months - Easton Newsome, son of Justin and Meghan Newsome of Butler

Girls 7-12 months - Braelynn Isaacson, daughter of Brett and Ashley Isaacson of Butler

Boys 7-12 months - Grayson Lesmeister, son of Denver and Jessica Lesmeister of Butler

Girls 13-18 months - Graceleigh Green, daughter of Erica Green of Butler

Boys 13-18 months - Jackson Foster, son of Dustin and Misty Foster of Butler

Girls 19-24 months - Jocelyn Bartlett, daughter of Matt Bartlett and Cindy Florez of Butler

Boys 19-24 months - Brayden Davalos, son of Leanna Davalos of Butler

A special thanks to the ladies of Beta Sigma Phi Epsilon Omicron and judges:

Rachelle VanGohen of Shawnee, KS

Lisa Marino of Overland Park, KS

Sarah Kennedy of Olathe, KS