Circuit Court News

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 

Diana L Rich, Clerk 

August 20-24, 2012 

St v. Thomas L Bridges, Felony distribution of controlled substance-N-Benzylpiperazine, Defe. Arraigned in Circuit Court.

St. vs. Christopher Leroy Foster, Felony non-support, Defe. Arraigned in Circuit Court.

St. v. Jeffrey D Flint, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, Defe. Arraigned in Circuit Court.

St v. William Clyde Peace, Felony non support, reduced to Misd. Charge, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 2 years probation, to pay $250/month child support beginning 9-1-12, to have court costs paid by 10-15-12 or be here in Court, to obey all laws.

St v. Larry Dean Moore, Felony DWI, found guilty, sentenced to 3 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrently with any other sentence currently serving.

St v. Marty W Beard, I: Felony resisting arrest—dismissed by State; II: Felony DWI—found guilty, III: Misd. Driving while suspended –dismissed, IV: Misd. C & I—dismissed; V: Failed to stop for stop sign—dismissed, sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation. Defe. To pay court costs including board bill, Defe. To attend and successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. To get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to attend AA, Defe. Shall enter and successfully complete Church Army Program. Defe. Subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall possession or consume alcoholic beverages or be in establishment where sold/served, Defe. To perform 200 hours of community service.

St. v. Marty W Beard, Felony DWI—guilty plea, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences, II: DWR—dismissed; pay court costs, same conditions as above, 200 hours of community service, etc.

St v. Marty W Beard, I: Felony DWI- guilty plea, II: Misd C & I—dismissed; sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, pay court costs, same conditions as above, 200 hours of community service, etc.

St v. Larry Dean Moore, Felony DWI, found guilty, sentenced to 3 years in MDOC to be served concurrently with any other sentences.

St v. Larry Dean Moore, probation revoked, sentence imposed of 6 mos. In County Jail with credit for time served, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences.

Kimberly A McCoy v Jeffrey D McCoy, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.

Shilenda M Melton v Terrence Michael Riley, Consent Full Order of Protection is entered.

Brenda Hook v Robert L Hook , Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.

Laura Beth Cantrell v Randy Lee Cantrell, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.

Dianna L Lott v Clifford L Test, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.

Amber N Smith v Jennifer L Cooper, Petition for Order of Protection hearing held, dismissed by Court after hearing issues.

Valerie D Gaylord v Eric K Gaylord, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

Robert R Bradley v James C Mc Donald, Petition for Order of Protection hearing held, dismissed by Court after hearing issues.

Obituary - Ann Catron

Graveside memorial services for Ann Catron will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 24, 2012 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri. There is no visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Beautiful Savior Nursing Home. Services under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler.

Ann Elizabeth Ramsey Catron, age 92 of Belton, Missouri died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton. She was born August 10, 1920 to Washington Monroe and Waneta Rankin Ramsey in Butler, Missouri.

Ann is survived by one son, William “Bill” Catron and wife Carol of East Lynn, Missouri; a daughter, Judy Bestor of Raymore, Missouri; one brother, James Ramsey of Adrian, Missouri; and four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Junior Catron; and one brother, William Monroe Ramsey.

Dove season begins Sept. 1st

Dove hunters will need to be extra conscientious about safety this year, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The reasons include weather and the timing of opening day.
MDC Hunter Education Coordinator Tony Legg is urging hunters to review hunting safety measures that are especially important when hunting on specially managed dove fields.

“Having lots of hunters in one place increases the possibility of mishaps,” said Legg. “Under normal circumstances, opening day of dove season is probably the busiest hunting day of the year, other than deer and turkey seasons, and this year is not normal.”

For one thing, said Legg, opening day of dove season this year falls on a Saturday – Sept. 1. Most hunters will not have to take a day of vacation to enjoy the excitement of the dove opener.

Hunters must keep birds they kill separate and identifiable from those of other hunters. Having two or more hunters put their doves into one cooler or other container could violate this requirement unless they use individually identified bags or other means to keep the birds separate.

MDC lists the locations of managed dove fields at www.mdc.mo.gov/node/8905, or you can call the nearest MDC office and ask for information about dove fields in your area. The agency urges hunters to visit dove fields before the season to see if crops have matured.

Missouri’s dove hunting season runs from Sept. 1 through Nov. 9. Mourning, collared and white-winged doves all are legal. The limit is 15 doves of all three species in the aggregate daily and 30 in possession.
Dove hunters ages 16 through 64 must buy a Small Game Hunting Permit to pursue doves. All dove hunters 16 and older must have a Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit for dove hunting.

Full details of dove hunting regulations are found in the 2012 Migratory Bird Hunting Digest, available wherever hunting permits are sold, at MDC offices or online at www.mdc.mo.gov/node/3641.

Spent shotgun shells are litter. Hunters who leave behind empty shells risk getting citations for littering.
Hunters must keep birds they kill separate and identifiable from those of other hunters. Having two or more hunters put their doves into one cooler or other container could violate this requirement unless they use individually identified bags or other means to keep the birds separate.

Old Settler's Reunion today...

The 115th annual Old Settler's Reunion will be held today at the old Butler high school. The program begins at 1 p.m.

Taste the flavors of past at Poplar Heights Farm

Poplar Heights Living History Farm will host a free tasting event featuring the heirloom fruits and vegetables they’ve grown here this year. The drought has not been kind to the tomato production but constant watering has kept everything going - some even in overwhelming abundance.
Popular Heights will have all sorts of dishes to try from simple to complex and all the tasting is free. Visitors can also built a lunch sandwich for $4.00 - either a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich or a fresh side pork, lettuce and tomato sandwich both on artisan breads. They will have cucumber lemonade to drink.

A grant has been received from the Missouri Prairie Foundation and the main prairie garden is doing well. There will be a special ribbon cutting ceremony that day with Prairie Foundation members present.
The event will be held Saturday September 8th from 11 till 2 pm with free admission and samples and sandwiches sold for 4 dollars.

Directions: go east on H Highway to UU Highway, turn north and follow the signs. For Information call 660-679-0764, email:info@poplarheightsfarm.org see www.poplarheightsfarm.org

-our thanks to Melissa Phillips

Obituary - Melvin Smith

Melvin Leroy Smith, 84, Adrian, Missouri died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at his home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 24, 2012 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. (No visitation). Melvin will lie in state from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 23 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Adrian or Heartland Hospice.

Butler R-V Teachers Trained in Bully Prevention and Identification

Casey Blau heads a class on bullying identification and
prevention for R-V teachers

Not In My School!: Butler R-V Teachers Trained in Bully Prevention and Identification

Butler R-V teachers were recently trained in bullying identification and prevention strategies. The training was provided by Casey Blau, a 17-year veteran educator from Nixa, MO, who specializes in bullying prevention education.

The reason for training R-V teachers is to respond to student and parent concerns over bullying. In a spring 2012 survey, Butler parents identified, “How students treat one another,” as the weakest performance area of the school district. Bullying was also the most mentioned subject in the comments area of the survey.

“We want to do the right thing for all of our students, and when our parents indicate that there is an issue, we will take steps to make this a better learning environment for everyone,” stated Butler Superintendent, Alan Stauffacher.

The training uses available research to inform teachers and students how to handle the situations which arise in different situations in the school day. “Punishing bullies is not sufficient to stop bullying. We must address those who bear the brunt of bullying, those who stand by and watch, and those who commit acts of bullying in order to understand how each contributes to that dynamic,” said Blau in his comments to the faculty. “Bullying is a habit and it takes a commitment to break that habit,” he added.

Teachers have already begun to implement the practices suggested by Blau, and both buildings have begun to explore ways to make the process work in Butler.

High School Principal Steve Hubbard said, “Casey’s presentation provided our staff with extra insights and talking points about bullies and bullying. One of the most important concepts for teachers, parents, and students is being able to discern what is bullying and what is not. Casey was able to share some skills and tools that teachers can use to empower our student body.”

If parents think their child may be involved in a bullying situation, Elementary Principal Stacey Lawson says, “Parents need to listen to their child. If they have concerns, they need to let the child’s teacher or school administration know.”

Bates County Sheriff's Department activity report

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

August 13, 2012 to August 19, 2012

08-13-2012

CARELESS & IMPRUDENT DRIVING-71Hwy

THEFT-Amsterdam Bates County Deputies responded to the rural Amsterdam area in regards to a theft in progress.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill

WANTED SUBJECT-Butler Deputies took a female in to custody at the Bates County Courthouse, 1 N. Delaware, Butler, MO for a 24-hour investigative hold for 2nd degree assault.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill Deputies took a report of an assault that occured earlier.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler Bates County Deputies seized controlled substances from a vehicle.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler Deputies responded to a call of property damage in rural Butler.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Appleton City

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

GUN SHOTS HEARD / OBSERVED-TTHwy