Circuit Court news

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 

Diana L Rich , Clerk 

Oct 8-12, 2012

Vicky Diane VanVoorst, Petition for Change of Name filed.

Leah J Wilson-longie v MO DOR, Petition for Trial DeNovo filed.

St v. Brandon C Ryan, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana; II: Misd. Possession of drug paraphernalia, set for 11-19-12.

St v. Steven Edward Nelson, Felony non-support, set for 11-19-12.

St v. James S Barker, 15 Felony counts of sodomy, 3 counts of deviate sexual assault, set for 10-15-12.

St v. Ryan C. Tanner, I: Felony burglary, II: Felony theft/stealing, set for 11-19-12.

Steven D Wheeler v Brandee S Wheeler, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

St v Staci A Harrison, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, set for 11-19-12,

St v. Staci A Harrison, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, set for 11-19-12.

Rachelle Gardenhire v Brett Hess, Full Order of Protection is entered.

What Is Proposition B and How Will It Impact Our School District?

Proposition B will appear on the November ballot and is the result of an initiative petition circulated by the American Cancer Society to reduce smoking and improve health care in Missouri. It is important to note that this proposal was not created to generate money for any specific entity.

Proposition B will increase the cigarette tax by 73 cents a pack. Missouri has the lowest cigarette tax in the country. If Proposition B passes, the total cigarette tax will be 90 cents per pack. The national average is $1.46. Missouri is 11th highest in smoking prevalence in the country. There are 8,600 Missouri kids (under 18) who become daily smokers each year and almost 20% of Missouri high school students smoke. Countless studies have shown that increasing the cigarette tax will indeed reduce smoking, especially among teens.

Proposition B will generate about $283 million each year. Twenty percent of this amount will be used on smoking cessation programs that help adult smokers quit and keep kids from ever starting. Thirty percent will go to higher education with a focus on training future caregivers, and the largest share, fifty percent, will go to Missouri elementary and secondary schools. The proposal includes safeguards, including regular public audits that will ensure the new revenue is spent as voters intend.

This smoking cessation proposal will provide the Butler R-V School District between $158,054 and $236,244 each year to help fund our schools. We can use the funds to pay for teacher recruitment, retention, salaries, or professional development; school construction, renovation, or leasing; technology enhancements, textbooks, or instructional materials; school safety; or supplying additional funding for required state and federal programs.

Revenues from this fund will hopefully be the highest when it is enacted and then fall from that point as Missourians quit smoking. The auditor’s $283 million revenue projection includes a reduction in tobacco use in the state and is a reliable and stable funding number for long-term planning purposes. This proposal is good for the health of this state, it is good for the children we serve and it benefits Missouri schools.

For The Kids,
Alan Stauffacher, Ed. D
Superintendent Butler R-V School

Scoreboard advertising approved in last night's R-V board meeting

Butler R-V October Board Summary Oct. 10, 2012

Old Business:

a. The Board of Education approved contracted advertising agreements for local patrons with the new district scoreboard. The terms of the agreement are $3,000 per year for five years. The advertising on the scoreboard will continue through the functional life of the scoreboards.

New Business:

b. The Board of Education heard a report from Lisa Hager on the school bus transportation program.

c. The Board of Education approved the bus routes for the 2012-13 school year.

d. The Board of Education approved the placement of the scoreboard at the center of the north end of the track outside the fence. The superintendent was also looking into the possibilities of a lift station or a septic system for the placement of the field house next to the home bleachers.

e. The board heard a report from Principal Steve Hubbard about the private dinning privilege system. Students who have “red cards” have designated seating with reduced privileges compared to those who have other cards. Ways will be monitored to make sure that less capable students are not unduly penalized.

Closed Session:

The board accepted the resignation of Heather Golddammer as softball coach.

-our thanks to Alan Stauffacher, Ed. D
Superintendent Butler R-V School

Your weekend planner

Friday
30% chance of thunderstorms with a high of 64.

Bates County Elks haunted house open on the S.E. corner of the Butler square open 7 p.m.

BCYAC Baked Potato Day call 660-200-2100 to place your order

WMATMA Fall Swap meet at Frontier Village in Adrian

Butler at Cass Midway 7 p.m.

Rich Hill vs Sacred Heart at home 7 p.m.

Adrian vs Sherwood at home 7 p.m. Senior Night begins 6:30 p.m.

Drexel at Derrick Thomas Academy 7 p.m.

Saturday
Breezy with a 80% chance of thunderstorms and a high of 72.

Appleton City Church of God (Holiness) men’s fellowship breakfast 7:00 a.m.
Bates County Elks haunted house open on the S.E. corner of the Butler square open 7 p.m.

Butler brush collection site will be closed today only.

Butler Youth Basketball signups 1st through 6th grade 8:30 to 1:30 at Butler High School. Call 660-424-9181 for info.

Ultimate Horsemen's Challenge at the Bates County Fairgrounds. For info call 913-259-1112.

The Goulds in concert at the First Assembly of God Church in Butler 7 p.m.

Main Street Junk 'n Trunk sale in Amsterdam starting at 8 a.m. For info call 660-267-3222.

Breakaway Band playing at the Archie House 8 p.m. to midnight

WMATMA Fall Swap meet at Frontier Village in Adrian

 
Sunday
Clear. High of 72.

Ultimate Horsemen's Challenge at the Bates County Fairgrounds. For info call 913-259-1112.

Butler Optimist Club recognize Students of the Month

 The Butler Optimist Club would like to recognize three Butler R-V students for their outstanding academic achievements and character. The three students were selected by the staff at Butler R-V. Each student receives a certificate of honor and a $20 gift card to Sonic donated by Miles Umstattd of Sonic in Butler. Chris Reed and Josie Irick received the Butler Elementary Optimist Student of the Month for September. Chris Reed is the son of Rebecca Borchert. Josie Irick is the daughter of Mike and Cassie Irick. Tevin Taylor is the Butler JH Optimist Student of the Month for September. Tevin is the son of Jeff and Lee Taylor and Tiffany Taylor.

 Steve Hubbard, Principal, presenting the award Tevin Taylor.

Penny Smith, Optimist member, presents the award to Josie Irick (Left) and Chris Reed (Right).

Almost 90 participate in 1st Annual Food Pantry 5K walk/run

Over $12,000 raised in the first ever event held by the Butler Community Food Pantry

After one of the hottest summers on record the Community Food Pantry was in desperate need of donations to help feed many of Bates County neediest families. In an effort to help these families we decided to have the 1st Annual Community Food Pantry Food Drive and 5k Walk/Run. Prizes were awarded to the top 6 finishers. Madison Minor, 18 of Butler took first place with a time of 23:10, he was followed closely by Candy Williams, 48 of Hume whose time was 23:29. The next runner in and 2nd place Women’s Division was Teresa Teeman of Butler with a time of 24:38, followed by Dustin Foster of Butler who was 2nd place Men’s Division. 3rd place respectively was Bud Mareth of Butler with a time of 25:36 and then Marilyn McGinnis of Pleasanton, KS. There was a large turnout of Junior High & High School Butler volleyball players thanks to the efforts of their coaches Lanelle Smith and Laury Johnson.

Madison Minor hardly breaks a sweat in the 1st annual
Community Food Pantry 5k Walk/Run last Saturday

We had 98 people register and 89 came out and completed the course on a very chilly Saturday morning. We had a great mix of both runners & walkers. Our youngest walker was 6, Seth Ford of Adrian who completed the 3.1 miles in 1 hour and 8 minutes. Our 3rd place Women’s Division runner Marilyn McGinnis, who completed the course in 29:00 minutes, was proud to tell me she is 67 years old!

We had a lot of turn out from cities all around Bates County and participants from as far away as Topeka, KS. The race began at the Ohio Street Methodist Church with the help of the Butler Police Dept. and ended close to the square. As they completed the course participants were encouraged to go down to the Food Pantry’s Hucksters Day booth for free fruit, pastries & water.

We couldn’t have accomplished the race without our volunteers who showed up to make it a success, including 3 students from the Ballard school, and 2 from Adrian. Area businesses supported our efforts to help feed the hungry of Bates County by sponsoring the 5k. In turn we published their business names on the tshirts each participant received. The Community Food Pantry is a Christian organization that seeks to help those in need who live in Bates County. Through community and business generosity we were able to raise 3,978 pounds of food and $12,102.00. The pantry is totally dependent on products and financial support from individuals, civic groups, local churches & area businesses like those who sponsored the 5k.

left to right:
1st place winner Madison Minor, 18, of Butler 23:10
2nd place & 1st place Women's Division Candy Williams, 48, of Hume 23:29
3rd place & 2nd place Women's Division Teresa Teeman, 48, of Butler 24:28
4th place & 2nd place Men's Division Dustin Foster, 42, of Butler 24:35
5th place & 3rd place Men's Division Bud Mareth, 52, of Butler 25:36
6th place & 3rd place Women's Division Marylin McGinnis of Pleasanton, KS 67

-our thanks to Laura Shipley

Ultimate Horseman's Challenge this Saturday...

The Bates County Sheriff's Posse is hosting the UHCA 2012 Grand Nationals. The event will be held this Saturday October 13th and Sunday October 14th at the Bates County Fair Grounds. The action starts at 9 a.m. on both days. Admission for spectators is free. Each contestant will run 2 different outdoor courses. There will be 7 divisions with each division winning 2 buckles, saddles and other prizes. Concessions and vendors will be on site. The Adrian Elks Lodge will be serving breakfast on Sunday morning. 

See more details at www.ultimatehca.com or you can contact Josh Rushing at 620-224-6562.

-our thanks to Jami Page

BCMH offers high tech approach to mammography

One in seven women is diagnosed with breast cancer. Being a woman is the number one risk factor for breast cancer.

• Your breast cancer risk increases as you get older.

• Although breast cancer is more common in women over the age of forty, younger women can also develop breast cancer.

• Women’s Breast Health is an ongoing concern at Bates County Memorial Hospital. BCMH has been a leader in advancement of mammographic technique with the purchase of a LoRad Selenia Digital Mammography unit. Computer Aided Detection(CAD) was added to our arsenal against breast disease. CAD is a computer generated program that provides a second look after the radiologist does his initial assessment. The use of these technologies has enabled us to diagnose very small early stage cancers. This allows our patients a much better prognosis and treatment of their disease.

Digital Mammography - From the patient’s point of view, a digital mammogram is like traditional film screen mammography. Both use x-rays to generate images of the breast. However, instead of using film to capture and record the image, a digital mammogram uses a special detector to capture and convert x-ray energy into digital data. The technology is remarkable because the radiologist can then view and manipulate the images on a high-resolution computer monitor that enhances visualization of the structures within the breast tissue. The radiologist can also adjust brightness and contrast, and zoom in on specific areas to help detect small calcifications, masses, and other changes that may be signs of early cancer.

Because there is no waiting for x-ray films to be developed, digital mammograms can significantly reduce the time patients spend in their mammography appointment, as well as reducing the need for repeat examinations and additional views common with film screen mammograms.

Stereotactic Biopsyis available at Bates County Memorial Hospital. This procedure is done on an outpatient basis and takes approximately 30-40 minutes to complete. A Stereotactic Breast Biopsy is the most accurate, efficient and minimally-invasive biopsy technique. This out-patient procedure allows patients to immediately resume normal activities, requires only a small incision while minimizing discomfort. It also gives physicians the ability to place a Tissue Marker in the breast for future follow-up.