Friday night football scores

Adrian 35, Appleton City 6

Cass-Midway 48, Christ Prep Academy 15

Tipton 63, Butler 20 (at Lincoln, Mo.)

Sherwood 40, Kansas City-St. Mary's 18

Nevada 54, Kansas City-Northeast 7

Springfield Central 61, El Dorado Springs 55

Drexel 54, Rich Hill 8

Adrian homecoming parade highlights

It's Blackhawks vs Bulldogs at 7 p.m. tonight as the annual homecoming celebration continues...

Up in smoke?

Missouri Seeks to Dramatically Hike Tobacco Tax, IPCPR Opposes

Jefferson, MO -- Proposition B, a proposed 150% tax increase on cigars and pipe tobacco, in addition to a 760% tax increase on cigarettes, is causing quite a stir in Missouri. Politicians claim the tax hike will help fund education and health care, while small business owners are criticizing the open attack on their businesses.

Opponents of the initiative, including the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR), point out that none of the tax revenue raised by Prop. B is required to be spent on tobacco-related illnesses, but rather that a board of bureaucrats directs where the money is spent, even going so far as being able to fund their own special-interest groups.

“We elected these men and women to protect our businesses, not tax them into the ground. One group of business shouldn't be continually attacked simply because some bureaucrats need to fund a project or initiative. All Missourians should pay their fair share in taxes, rather than one group being endlessly attacked," said Curt Diebel, owner of Diebel’s Sportsmens Gallery in Kansas City, MO.

The IPCPR also fears that this tax increase will result in “border bleed,” the movement of tobacco sales to neighboring states with lower taxes, ultimately harming local businesses and forfeiting the tax revenue that the Missouri state government sought in the first place.
“Most small tobacconists throughout this country are mom-and-pop operations dotting the American Main Street. In an already tumultuous economy, the government be focused on preserving jobs, not destroying them,” said Bill Spann, CEO of the IPCPR.

The initiative will be up for vote in November.

Circuit Court news

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE

Diana L Rich, Clerk

Sept 24-28, 2012

Eugene Miller v MO DOR, Petition filed.

Nina Cynthia Jennings v Kyle Wayne Jennings, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Carol Sue Sell et al v Robert D Shirley, Petition for Wrongful Death, Change of Venue from Henry Co. filed.

Eric Douglas Green v Rebecca Ann Moppin, Petition for Dissolution filed.

St v. Sara E Jack, Felony possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute, methamphetamines, found guilty, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, Defe. To pay court costs,to pay $150 on State Forensic Laboratory Account, to attend and successfully complete any treatment/counseling as directed, Defe. To be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. shall not possess/consume any alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served, Defe. To perform 200 hours of community service.

St v. David E Mealman, Felony stealing, guilty plea, sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences.

St v. David E Mealman, probation revoked, to serve previous sentence of 5 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences.

St v. David E Mealman, probation revoked, to serve previous sentence of 5 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences.

St v. Cory Wayne Spurling-Cumpton, I: Felony assault of LEO, II: Felony Resisting arrest, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, Defe. Will be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not possess or consume alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served, Defe. To peform 200 hours of community service, Defe shall not receiv probation “good time” credits.

St v. Robin Lee Perry, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, found guilty, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, Defe. To pay court costs, to pay $150 on State Forensic Laboratory Account, Defe. Shall attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. To get substance abuse treatment and after care. Defe. Shall submit to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not possess/consume any alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served. Defe. Shall perform 150 hours of community service.

St v. Robin Lee Perry, Felony stealing, found guilty, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences. Defe. To pay $7,440 restitution jointly and severally.

St v. Justin M Sherman, Felony resisting a lawful stop, guilty plea, fined $2500, sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences. Defe. To pay court costs, Defe. To attend and successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. To be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, to perform 100 hours of community service.

St v. Justin M Sherman, Ct I: Felony possession of forgery instrument, Ct. II of Felony possession of forgery instrument dismissed upon plea to Ct. I, found guilty, fined $2500, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, Defe. To pay court costs, Defe. Shall attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. Shall be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. shall perform 100 hours of community service, total of 200 hours with other case.

St v. Gerald L Jones, probation revoked, previous sentence of 4 years in MDOC invoked.

St v. Zachary R King, Felony possession of controlled substance, pcp, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, Defe. To pay court costs, Defe. To attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. To get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, Defe. Shall be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. To perform 200 hours of community service as directed.

Robert S Jackson v Eva M Crouse, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Lady Bears game cancelled

The Butler Lady Bear Softball game vs Archie scheduled for tonight Sept. 27 has been cancelled.

Your weekend planner

Friday
30% chance of rain with a high of 75.

Football - Appleton City at Adrian 7 p.m. (Adrian Homecoming Parade at 2 p.m.)

Football - Rich Hill at Drexel 7 p.m.

Football - Butler vs Tipton (to be played at the Lincoln, Mo. high school) 7 p.m.


Saturday
Partly cloudy with high of 77.

Louisburg Cider Mill Ciderfest just west of Louisburg Ks on 68 highway

Johnny Appleseed Day Camp at Poplar Heights Farm 3 to 5 p.m. for info call 660-679-0764

Evening at the Farm at Poplar Heights Farm 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Drug Take Back Program - get rid of unwanted prescription drugs at the Bates County Health Center 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Alpacas for Autism Fall Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.AlpacasForAutism.org

Annual Austin Bean Eatin rain or shine at the Austin Baptist Church

Sunday
Sunny and 81.

The "Battle of Island Mound" at the Appleton City Depot 7 p.m.

Louisburg Cider Mill Ciderfest just west of Louisburg Ks on 68 highway

Outlaw Buddy Bass Tournament for info call 660-679-9101

Alpacas for Autism Fall Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.AlpacasForAutism.org

If you would like something added, send us an email at bateswire@hotmail.com and have a safe weekend!

Missouri Offers Its Bounty

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

As the fall weather begins, it is typical for thoughts to lead to those fall outdoor activities, such as hunting. There are many opportunities to participate in that ever-popular sport around the 31stSenatorial District.

Many folks look forward to deer season every year. And with good reason. Not only is a test of skill, but venison can help fill many freezers with nutritious meat. Regular firearm season for deer will run from Nov. 10 through Nov. 20 this year. However, archery, or bow, season has already begun. That season stretches from Sept. 15 to Nov. 9 and will resume on Nov. 21 and run until Jan. 15, 2013. Archery season for turkey runs the same dates as deer, with the fall firearm season taking place from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31.

BCMH pancake fundraiser set of Oct. 13th

The Bates County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a Pancake Breakfast October 13th. The event will generate funds for the annual scholarship fund. Admission will be $4.00 in advance at $5.00 at the door. Children under 3 years old will eat free. 

Chef Freeman Stanfill, will be cooking the famous pancakes from 7 am to 10 a.m. in the Education Center of Bates County Memorial Hospital. Advance tickets are available at the information desk.