Lost dog found in south Butler

BUTLER RESIDENTS:

A white Siberian Husky recently found shelter from the heat at our house this morning. We live just off of the Butler golf course. She is a BEAUTIFUL dog and has been well taken care of. We know she has recently just been shaved down on her back/torso region to probably help her cope with the heat. She is wearing a pink camo dog collar. She is extremely friendly. We are trying to find her owners. We have been giving her water to keep her hydrated in this heat. Please call 660-200-2009 if she is your dog or know who she belongs to. 


-submitted by the McVey family

Circuit Court News July 18-22, 2011

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE Diana L Rich, Clerk  JULY 18-22, 2011

Heather L Barnett v James E Barnett, Petition for Order of Protection filed. 

Becki Sue Berwald v Randy Arlen Berwald, Petition for Dissolution filed. 

Pamela Sue Turner v. Buford Alford Turner, Petition for Order of Protection filed. 

Valerie D Menego V Gary L Shropshire, Petition for Order of Protection filed.   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
St v. Bobby West, Jr.,  probation revoked, failed to report to post conviction treatment program as ordered by the court, previous sentence of 4 years in MDOC is invoked. 

St v Brian Lynn Jones, probation revoked upon violation, previous sentence of Ct I: sentenced to 4 years on property damage, Ct. II: sentenced to 7 years on burglary, Ct IV: sentenced to 4 years on property damage, sentences to run concurrently with each other and the Henry County, MO sentence. 

Samantha J Miller v Kevic Miller, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

St v. Rosalia M Amos, Felony stealing, found guilty, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, Defe. To pay $10,000 in restitution, pay court costs, to attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, pay court costs. 

St v. Douglas Star Ward, Felony non-support, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, to pay $300/mo starting Aug 1, 2011, $1,000 cash bond to be applied to child support, Defe. Shall be subject to random drug testing, shall report any change of employment, change of residence, to keep wage assignment in place. 

St v. Sarah Marie McKinney, Felony distribution of controlled substance, marijuana, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, to pay court costs, to pay $150 State lab fee. Defe. Shall successfully complete any counseling/treatment  as directed,  Defe. Shall be subject to random drug testing, shall not consume/possess or be on grounds where alcohol is sold/served, shall perform 200 hours of community service.

St v. Kimberly Sue Eissler, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, found guilty, given SIS, placed on probation for 5 years, to pay court costs, to pay $150 State lab fee, Defe. Shall successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, shall get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, Defe. Shall be subject to random drug testing, shall not consume/possess alcoholic beverages or be upon premises where sold/served, to perform 100 hours of community service, shall spend 4 days in Bates County Jail as shock detention. 

St v. Robert Castro, Felony DWI, persistent offender,  found guilty, sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, to pay court costs, to successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, to attend AA/NA, to be subject to random drug testing, shall not consume/possess alcoholic beverages or be upon premises where sold/served, to be subject to random home/vehicle searches, to perform 200 hours of community service, to spend 10 days in Bates County Jail for shock detention, to complete SATOP program and to utilize an auto interlock ignition before operating a motor vehicle. 

St v. William Joseph Mitchell, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana, found guilty, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC,  given SES, placed on probation for 5 years,  pay court costs, to pay $150 State lab fee, to successfully complete such counseling/treatment as directed,  to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to attend AA/NA, Defe. To be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches,  shall not consume/possess any alcoholic beverages or be upon premises where sold/served, to perform 200 hours of community service. 

St v. Kevin Dale Roberts, Felony DWI, persistent offender, found guilty, sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, sentence to run concurrently with any other sentences Defe. May receive on related cases,  to pay court costs, Defe. To successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, shall be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not consume/possess any alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served, Defe. Shall perform 200 hours of community service, Defe. Shall serve 4 days in Bates County Jail as shock detention. 

Chance for rain increased to 40% on Sunday

The National Weather Service has extended the heat warning through Sunday at 7 p.m., along with a revision to a 40% chance of rain as well. However, it's bound to be steamy hot as the 'feels like' temps could approach 114 late Sunday afternoon.

Ever so slightly cooler with a 30% chance of rain on Monday with a predicted high in the mid 90's.

The long range forecast shows that the heat wave will continue through next week as well with daytime highs again close to 100.

Use extreme caution if outdoors for any length of time and keep hydrated by drinking water or Gatorade (no soda's or alcohol) and apply plenty of sunscreen.

Change of venue for Raymond Harvey to be announced

Monday's change of venue hearing for Raymond Harvey resulted in a few possibilities of a new location to include Greene County Mo. Another option discussed was bringing a jury from Vernon or Henry counties and having the trial in Butler. However, it was pointed out that there are not adequate facilities to sequester a jury to the Bates County Circuit Court. Taking the information under advisement, Judge James K. Journey will render a decision regarding the venue change within a week or so.

Harvey is charged with the March execution style murders of Brandee and Bailey Bickelman of Butler along with armed criminal action and arson counts in the same case.

Miami Freshman earns top spot in FCCLA program

Jaclyn Crawford may only be a freshman this year but she has already earned a top spot in the Miami R-1 FCCLA Program. On July 12, 2011 Jaclyn competed in Anaheim, California at the National FCCLA STAR Events. She was in the Recycle and Redesign Category and competed with other FCCLA students from all over the US. Jaclyn had to present her project and speech to a panel of judges in a vast ballroom at the Marriot hotel. She prepared for weeks to get her presentation down to perfection and all her hard work paid off. Jaclyn was awarded a Silver Medal on July 14th at the awards ceremony. While in California Jaclyn met other students in FCCLA and got some great ideas to bring back to her FCCLA group. Jaclyn’s goal for the upcoming year is to get all of the Miami R-1 FCCLA members to nationals which is being held in Orlando, Florida. We are all so very proud of her and are anxiously waiting to see how far she will go next year.

Article by FCCLA Sponsor Erin Straw

Jaclyn Crawford

Lunch & Learn at Bates County Memorial Hospital

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

Our Help is Needed

Two years ago I became involved with drafting legislation to address an issue for those who need our help. Although eating disorders are often swept to the side, there are a frightening number of people diagnosed with this disease every year. It is estimated that there are 24 million people in America today with some form of eating disorder and that only one in 10 people will receive treatment. Eating disorders also have the highest mortality rate of any other mental illness. I became involved in this cause when constituents in the 31^st Senatorial District, John and Sandy Culp, tragically lost their daughter, Laura, to this devastating disease.

In 2005, a survey of 1,500 U.S. adults was conducted concerning eating disorders. This survey concluded that three out of four Americans believe eating disorders should be covered by insurance like any other disease. Americans believe that government should require insurance companies to cover eating disorder treatment, and four out 10 people have either suffered or known someone that has suffered from an eating disorder. With these factors in mind, I wanted to be able to offer what help I could to those that were not able to get the support they need for this problem.

 In 2009, I sponsored two bills relating to eating disorders. In response to requiring insurance companies to provide coverage for eating disorders, I sponsored SB 229, which specified insurers would have to provide access to both psychiatric and medical treatment and provide coverage for treatments recommended by health care professionals. Also that year, I sponsored SB 192 which would have required the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) to develop a curriculum for continuing professional education in the field of eating disorders. Neither of these bills passed, but they did help lay the foundation for the following session.

 In 2010, I sponsored SB 744, which included provisions requiring insurance companies to provide coverage for eating disorders. The bill would have also created the Missouri Eating Disorder Council within DMH. Even though the piece of legislation I drafted did not make it through The General Assembly, the Missouri Eating Disorder Council was created in SB 754, which was signed into law that same session. The council’s main goals are to oversee eating disorder education and awareness programs, identify if adequate treatment and/or diagnostic services are available in the state, and assist DMH in indentifying eating disorder research projects. Unfortunately, even after the creation of this council, the money was cut in the governor’s recent rounds of withholdings.

 I am hopeful that these measures will affect the future and will help bring about awareness of this devastating and debilitating epidemic. If we do not give eating disorders the attention they deserve, the problem will continue to grow.

 As always, please feel free to contact me or my staff with any questions or concerns at any time. We look forward to hearing your comments and suggestions and trying to answer any questions you may have. You can reach us by phone at 866-277-0882 (toll-free) or 573-751-2272, or by fax at 573-526-7381.

Senator David Pearce serves Bates, Cass, Johnson and Vernon counties in the 31^st State Senatorial District.

Obituary - Roger Ellis

Roger S. Ellis, 62 of Cleveland passed away July 20, 2011 at Research Belton Hospital.

Mr. Ellis was born December 14, 1948, son of Ella May and Vincil J. Ellis.  He graduated from Cass Midway School District, and joined the Navy in 1967.  In 1969, he married Patty Jo Starr.  During his time in the Navy, he served in Vietnam and was released from the service in 1970.  He was later united in marriage to Vicki Meador.

After his service, he worked in construction for most of his life.  In his spare time he enjoyed building furniture, and riding his motorcycle, particularly to the annual rally in Sturgis, S.D.  He also enjoyed fishing, especially his trips to Roaring River.  He will be remembered for spending time with his friends, family, and particularly his dogs: Rosie, Sissy, Tiny and Katie; (and Possum, who had passed away previously).

Mr. Ellis was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by good friend Vicki Ellis of Raytown, Mo.; his children, Joby Jo Cotter and husband Stanley of Springfield, Mo.; Casey White and husband Josh of Peculiar, Mo.; and Lindsy Ellis of Cleveland, Mo. He also leaves behind one grandson Aaden Moles, and friend Jeff Moles.

Memorial services will be at 5 PM Monday, July 25, 2011 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816) 657-4400 with Rev. Ray Burhart presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Ellis’s name are suggested to the family, and may be left in care of the funeral home. Written messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.