Circuit Court News April 25-29, 2011

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE
Diana L Rich, Clerk
 APR 25-29, 2011

Ashleigh D Murray v Jesse B Murray, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Kalee Danielle Stone v Daniel Michael Allen King, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Brandy Ceja Mealman v David Eugene Mealman, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Brandi Marie Murray v Merlin Gail Murray, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.



Brian E Irwin v Ryan E Gwinn, Petition for Damages filed.

Jeremy Kennedy v Connie VanKirk, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.

St v. William James Mitchell, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana, set for 6-20-11.

St v. Kay L Jones, Felony DWI, persistent offender, set for 6-20-11.

St v. Kay L Jones, Felony DWI, persistent offender, set for 6-20-11.

St v. Danny R Garrison, Felony unlawful use of a weapon, set for 6-20-11

April A Bryant v Danny M Bryant, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Sondra K Smading v Kyle O Smading, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Tanya Wilson v Johnathan Romesburg, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.

Robert W Kagarice v Charmie K Kagarice, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

St v. Julie Anne Parks, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, set for 6-20-11.

St v. Donald R Richter, Jr., I: Felony involuntary manslaughter, II: Felony assault, set for 6-20-11.

St v. Phillip W Thornburg, I: Felony burglary, II: Felony theft/stealing, set for 6-20-11.

St v. Tatum M Coleman, Felony theft/stealing, set for 6-20-11.

Katie Hubbard v Kolby Hubbard, Petition for Order of Protection filed.

Kolby Hubbard v Katie Hubbard, Petition for Order of Protection filed.

Barbara Engle v Anthony Cauthon, Petition for Order of Protection filed.

Barbara Engle v Connie Bell, Petition for Order of Protection filed.

Richard Debruin v Angela Debruin, Motion to Modify Dissolution filed.

Shawna M Sterner v Timothy L Sterner, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Chuck M Sisk v Jayne M Sisk, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Abricus A Thomas v Kylie Turner, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Court after testimony.

Lisa J Thomas v Yale Gilkey, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Court after testimony.

Lisa J Thomas v Landon Jacobs, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Court after testimony.

Lisa J Thomas v. Christina Jacobs, Full Order of Protection is entered.

Abricus A Thomas v Yale Gilkey, Full Order of Protection is entered.

Abricus A Thomas v Christina Jacobs, Full Order of Protection is entered.

Abricus A Thomas v Landon Jacobs, Petition for Order of Protection dismissed after testimony.

April Green v Stephen Jones, Petition for Order of Protection filed.

Judge Hopkins attends conference

Associate Circuit Judge Debra Hopkins attended the 96th Annual Meeting and Conference of the Missouri Association of Probate and Associate Circuit Judges that was held recently at Lake Ozark, Mo.

The association provides continuing legal education at its three-day conference, with membership open to all state judges and commissioners. All but two of the state’s 45 judicial circuits were represented. Among the 165 judges and commissioners registered were judges from the Missouri supreme court and the state’s three courts of appeal.

At the MAPACJ’s business meeting, the officers and board of directors for the coming year were elected, with Commissioner S. Margene Burnett of Jackson County to serve as president. The vice-president is Karl A.W. DeMarce of Scotland County, who will then be president the following year.

Six legislators from the Missouri General Assembly were honored at the conference for their work to improve the administration of justice: Sen. Jack Goodman, R-Mt. Vernon; Sen. Bob Dixon, R-Springfield; Sen. Jolie Justus, D-Kansas City; Sen. Tim Green, D-St. Louis; Rep. Jason Smith, R-Salem; and Rep. Mike Colona, D-St. Louis.

This year’s conference included educational programs on probate law, mental health issues, probable cause statements and warrants, adult abuse, debtor-creditor concerns as well as a legislative update. Chief Justice Ray Price shared information about the state’s drug court programs at a luncheon that was also attended by members of the Missouri Association of Court Clerks, with that group also having its annual conference and meeting at Lake Ozark.

Debra Hopkins has been the Associate Circuit Judge for Bates County since 2009.

From Recorder of Deeds, Lucille Mundey

Marriage licenses:

Dustin Michael Delozier and Samantha Kay Cleland

Real estate transfers:

Aaron Swift and Michael K. Quinn to William Lane:
LOT 6 AND 7, BLK 16, MERWIN



Treava LeAnn McCubbin Lancaster to Ronald Elmer McCubbin:
N 12 ACRES OF SW/4 OF NW/4 OF 22‑42‑31

Henry Otto Trust to Bonnie M. Lacy:
LOTS 7 AND 8, MARIA ACRES SUBDIV

Charter Trustee Services Inc. (suc trustee) and Tommy Menego and Michelle Menego to Wells Fargo Bank and Soundview home Loan Trust:
LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, BLK 17, CONNELLY'S ADDN, RICH HILL

Bonnie M. Lacy to Lacey A. Huckaby and Beverly A. Franklin:
LOTS 13 AND 14, EAST MARIA SUBDIV

Bonnie M. Lacy to Marty L. Hunholz (trustee) and Alice C. Hunholz (trustee) and Hunholz Trust:
LOTS 7, 8 AND 9, MARIA ACRES SUBDIV

Brian Cox and Lee Ann Cox and Mark Cox to Leland O. Burch and Sara P. Burch:
W/2 OF NE/4; W/2 OF SE/4; AND W/2 OF 10‑40‑32, EXCEPT DESCRIBED

Leland O. Burch and Sara P. Burch and Cody Burch and Beverly Burch to Brian Cox and Lee Ann Cox and Mark Cox:
SW/4 OF NW/4 AND N/2 OF NW/4 OF 24‑41‑31

Heath W. Klinksick and Carey Klinksick to Bruce W. Buckner and Tina M. Buckner:
SE/4 OF SE/4 EXCEPT E 432 FT IN 5‑38‑30

Carl E. Hull and Rosemary Hull to Dalton McElwain:
TRACT 1:  N/2 OF SW/4 AND E/2 OF NW/4 OF 13‑41‑29, EXCEPT DESCRIBED;  TRACT 2:  NE/4 OF SE/4 OF 14‑41‑29

Patrick A. Simons and Dorothy L. Simons to Victor Correa and Alice M. Correa:
LOT 3, BLK 2, CONKLIN AND WELL'S ADDN, BUTLER, EXCEPT E 11 FT

Randy Reed to Arthur H. Ellsworth and Rebecca K. Ellsworth:

LOT 34, TRIANGLE ESTATES SUBDIV

Oops! just a typo or two..

In our earlier article 'Rapid response saves lives - a closer look at E911 in Bates County', we accidently omitted the word 'only' in the following paragraph:

But bear in mind, fires aren't the only thing that needs a fast response. Medical emergencies such as a stroke, require the fastest response humanly possible due to lifesaving drugs that need...

At any rate, the article has been corrected of typographical errors. Our apologies!

Obituary - Sherry Hogan

Sherry Elaine Hogan, 52, Adrian, MO, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, at the chapel. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 30 in Kirkley Chapel Cemetery in Bethany, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mid America Chapter, 7611 State Line Road, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64114.

Sherry was born April 18, 1959 in Bethany, MO, the daughter of Larry Donald and Evylen Nadine (Orndorff) Bell. She was a graduate of Bethany High School. She married Jim Hogan on September 26, 1975 at the Kirkley Chapel-United Methodist Church in Bethany. She had lived in Harrisonville, MO for 25 years before moving to Adrian in 2003.

Sherry was an LPN and had worked at Golden Years Care Center, Crown Care Center, Foxwood Springs and the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of the Kirkley Chapel-United Methodist Church in Bethany, MO.

Sherry is survived by her husband, Jim of the home; one son, Donald “Donnie” Hogan and his wife, Kimberly, Adrian, MO; one daughter, Jamee Mae Greener and her husband, Garth, Chillicothe, MO; her father, Larry Donald Bell, Buffalo, MO; her mother and stepfather, Nadine and Wayne Bechtold, Liberty, MO; one brother, Terry Bell, Ozark, MO; one sister, Sheila Schrader of Alabama; four grandchildren, Michael Edwin Hogan and Matthew Aaron Hogan, both of Harrisonville, MO and Graceland Khristine Greener and Gareth Mason Greener, both of Chillicothe, MO.

Rapid response saves lives - a closer look at E911 in Bates County

Many years ago a large bell was rung to summon firefighters to the station to ready a steam powered pumping rig, which was a timely process. In many cases, locating a reliable water source near the scene was a major challenge. Often, the fire resulted in a total loss of the structure despite the best efforts of firemen.


Much has changed since then- bells have been replaced with a dispatcher; hoses put water on the fire with pinpoint accuracy; streamlined fire trucks get to the scene quickly;  hand held radios allow information to be passed quickly.


But bear in mind, fires aren't the only thing that needs a fast response. Medical emergencies such as a stroke, require the fastest response humanly possible due to lifesaving drugs that need to be administered asap. Yes, medical helicopters greatly save time, as do a greater number  of paramedics and EMT's available in Bates County to respond. 



So, you ask, with all this in mind, how could we possibly do any better? The answer lies in available technology we aren't using yet. 

E911 or Enhanced 911 is that technology. And Bates County is one of a few of the 114 counties in the state who do not have it in place. Currently when a 911 call is placed it is routed to the dispatcher at the Bates County Sheriff's Department. Depending on the location and type of call, the dispatcher then must contact the appropriate parties for response. For example, the Bates County Ambulance, a local fire department and in some cases a police officer- all of which are calls made separately. 


Once the appropriate emergency services are in route, they are solely responsible for finding the location, which in some cases can be tough, especially at night. Plus, if they are not aware of temporary road closures, an alternative route must be found.


Cell phone 911 calls complicate things even more. Many 911 cell calls, especially in the northern part of the county, get routed through dispatch in Harrisonville which adds even more time to the equation.


For contrast, lets look how it would be if an E911 system was in place:


A 911 call goes directly to a dedicated dispatcher using the system who can pinpoint the location of the emergency using GPS technology. The exact location goes to the responding parties including information such as road closures, detours, etc. There's no extra phone calls. No finding the best route or hunting for a house in the dark. The information is instantly available and alas, much time saved.


There's no question E911 would be of great benefit to everyone in Bates County. The question we've been hearing is how will it be paid for? By a tax?


The answer is by using money already available and no additional tax. According to Sheriff Chad Anderson, advocate of the Bring E911 to Bates County cause, money is already available to do the project- there is simply much work to be done to bring it to fruition. 


Bates County Live will continually provide updates on the Bates County E911 program as we will are planning an upcoming segment including an interview with Sheriff Anderson and others working on this project. 


You can show your support by attending future meetings and by joining the E911 Facebook cause here.

House fire on south Mechanic street in Butler

12:09 p.m. - The Butler Fire Department is in route to a fire in a kitchen at 408 S. Mechanic street. Adrian Fire has also been summoned as mutual aid.

Use caution if traveling though the area or take an alternative route.

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A dollar a day is a small price to pay for huge exposure for your advertising. Call 913-669-5848 or email bateswire@hotmail.com for info. We can have your ad up for the world to see in short order!

Time for Bates County Fair queen and princess candidates to sign up

The Bates County Fair is only a few months away and it's time for Queen and Princess candidates to get busy! Entry forms are available at the Bates County Farm Bureau office on the east side of the Butler square. Princess candidates must be 13 to 15 years old; queen candidates 16 to 22 years of age.

Deadline to register is May 19th. If you have questions, candidates should call Chris Sage at 660-679-4111.

The Bates County Fair will run July 9th through the 16th.

A sign of the times...

Prices in Drexel this morning

Obviously gas prices took a little jump overnight....$3.59 yesterday, $3.64 today in Drexel. Hopefully your diesel gets good mileage, too....

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

Senator David Pearce Appointed to Budget Conference Committee

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. David Pearce, R-Warrensburg, was recently appointed by Senate Leader Robert N. Mayer, R-Dexter, to a conference committee charged with creating a compromise between the House and the Senate’s version of the Fiscal Year 2012 budget.

“I would like to thank the pro tem for having the confidence in me and appoint me to such an important position,” said Sen. Pearce.  “I look forward to the work ahead. Sitting on this committee is a big honor that comes with huge responsibilities.”

The conference committee, made up of five members of the House and five members of the Senate, is responsible for taking the recommendations of both chambers for the 13 budget bills and creating a compromise that will be acceptable to both the House and Senate. When these changes have been made, the bills will need to return to both chambers for final approval.

“The task ahead is not easy but necessary to bring a fiscally responsible budget to the table,” said Sen. Pearce. “My colleagues and I will continue to hammer out the finer details of this budget until we accomplish what is best for Missouri.”

The final budget, totaling $23.2 billion, must be approved by both chambers and delivered to the governor by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2011.

Relay for Life book drive ends Friday

Relay for Life has been collecting books to raise money for the American Cancer Society with drop off locations at the Butler and Adrian Schools. If you have books to donate, please drop them off before the end of the day on Friday, April 29. Books may also be picked up by calling Amy at 660-200-2009.

Books for ages children through adults are preferred. Our local Relay for Life team, 'Team Educate' appreciates your continued support.

Important links page added to BCL

In an ongoing effort to provide as much local information as possible, Bates County Live has added a link page that you should find useful. It contains links to web sites including local schools, weather, funeral homes and much more. You can see the updated links page by clicking the Local Links button at the top of our home page. If you wish to have a link added, email us at bateswire@hotmail.com.

Abduction not what it appeared to be

Around 4:45 p.m. yesterday the Bates County Sheriff's Department was notified that two subjects had pulled a female into a car against her will along F highway west of Passaic. The vehicle was later stopped along 69 highway near the LaCygne power plant with the female found laying in the rear floor boards.

After investigation it was determined that the female was willfully traveling with the two male subjects. The vehicle had stopped on F highway, where the female got out of the car and required assistance in getting back in. It was determined that she was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.

Apparently a witness viewed the actions as an abduction. The Bates County Sheriff's Department was assisted by the Linn County Sheriff's Department and the highway patrol.

Obituary - Thelma Westhoff

Thelma Isabel Westhoff, 95 of Drexel passed away April 26, 2011 at Manor Care of Overland Park, where she had been a resident.

Thelma was born December 11, 1915 in Stanley, Ks., daughter of Harve Edgar and Laveda Bell (Hunziker) Loveland.  She was married on November 12, 1932 in Amoret, Mo., to Harley F. Westhoff.  Harley and Thelma had three children and also adopted a daughter.

Thelma attended the Woodland School near Drexel, the same school attended by her parents and where her sister, Hazel Anderson, was a teacher.  Thelma cared for her husband; her mother; and her daughter, Deloris.  Indeed, her family remembers her as the ultimate caregiver as she devoted her life to caring for her family members who had multiple illnesses.  She also cared for foster children as well.  Her grandchildren remember her playing cards with them before the bus picked them up for school; and one grandson particularly remembers Thelma making him potato cakes! She loved to play cards, and had even done so on her recent 95th birthday.  Thelma loved her candy, and this past Valentine’s day, ate all of her chocolate-covered cherries.  Her family will never forget the tremendous care she showed for each of them.

Thelma was a member of the Burdette Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harley on January 2, 1980, two brothers, two sisters, as well as one brother Sydney who died in infancy; and two daughters, Deloris Garland and Lavada Mathis; and one brother-in-law, John Westhoff.

She is survived by her children: daughter Mary Smith (Jerry) of Des Moines, Ia.; adopted daughter Donna Westhoff Aylward (Al) of Drexel; grandchildren Kenny Garland (Tammy); Steve Garland; Rick Garland; Angi Covington; Tina and Tim Gomez; and Brian Lovgren (Evette).  She also leaves behind 12 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10-11:00 AM Friday, April 29, 2011 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel (816) 657-4400. A funeral service will be at 11:00 AM with Rev. Paul Burhart presiding. Burial will follow in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel. Memorial contributions in Thelma’s name are suggested to either the Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s Foundation, and may be left in care of the funeral home. 

Butler Police Department weekly report

April 19th - Officers respond to the 100 block of South Orange on a well being check; two vehicle accident in alley behind S. Fulton and S. Havanna; two vehicle accident at Walmart parking lot; 2 year old playing in the street at Havanna and Ohio; possible fraud investigation; brush in the road on north Business 71 highway; DFS hot call in the 800 block of West Grove; responded to square, report of kids on roofs; took cell phone theft report at the police station; arrest driver at 71 and 52 for driving while revoked.

April 20th- Well being check in the 700 block of N. Water; harassment report in the 400 block of South Mechanic; warrant arrest in the 300 block of West Clark; subject arrested for fighting in the 300 block of
West Ohio; possible fire call in the 500 block of West Ohio; serve warrant in the 300 block of E. Dakota; talked to subject about possible fraud at PD; walk in report of stolen checks; well being check in the 800 block of Wix Lane; harassment report in the 400 block of N. Main; alarm call at Dollar Store.

April 21st - Alarm call at grade school; kids playing in road on N. Business 71; animal call in the 100 block of South Delaware; snake call in the 200 block of South Olive; fireworks call in the 300 block of West Harrison; possible disturbance on South side of grade school; dog call in the High and Fort Scott area; vandalism report near bowling alley; dog call in the Howard Birch area; arrest subject on West 52 for possession of a controlled substance.

April 22nd- Officers respond to the 300 block of South Main on a trespassing call; keep the peace at the Sinclair station; medical assist in the 400 block of South Delaware; arrested subject for outstanding warrant at Dakota and Broadway; walk in report of harassment; noise complaint at Lee and Water; dog call in the Wix Lane area; dog running loose in the 200 block of South Fulton; dog running loose in the 600 block of West Vine; walk in report of fraud; theft report at the Days Inn; theft report in the 200 block of West Vine; harassment report in the 400 block of South Main.

April 23rd - 911 call in the 500 block of North Main; possible break in on Wix lane; driving while suspended arrest at Nursery and 71; C & I report on the 1200 block of N. Business 71; 911 hang up in the 500 block of N. Main; two vehicle accident at Pine and Business 71; warrant served in the 400 block of West Pine; stranded vehicle at Business 71 and Fort Scott; theft call in the 300 block of West Ohio.

April 24th - Officers respond to the 500 block of N. Main on a medical assist; 911 hang up at Medical Lodge; animal complaint in the 1100 block of N. Business 71; C&I driver complaint in the 400 block of South Delaware.

April 25th - Dumping call at Oak Hill Cemetery; prowler call in the 1000 block of West Fort Scott; animal complaint in the 1000 block of N. Business 71; leave without pay at Prime Time; warrant arrest in the 1000 block of N. Business 71; disturbance call in the 1000 block of N. Business 71; warrant arrest in the 300 block of W. Fort Scott.

Alleged abduction in western Bates County

Bates County Live has received an unconfirmed report that two subjects abducted a female along F highway west of Passaic around 4:45 this afternoon. The suspect vehicle was later stopped by Linn County  authorities on 69 highway, just north of the LaCygne power plant, where the victim was reported to be in the vehicle.

We will provide further as details become available.

Museum to celebrate Nyhart School's 110th birthday

On Saturday, May 7th, from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, a very special birthday party will be held on the grounds of the Bates County Museum. The one-room schoolhouse, the Nyhart School, is turning 110 years old so there is going to be a party! Everyone is invited to this free event. A special invitation is extended to all Nyhart School Alumni!


~The first 50 children will receive a new President Lincoln $1.00 coin.

~Golden Heartland Farms will bring one of their alpaca’s along with a baby goat to join to fun. Come meet an alpaca up close and personal!

~Children can experience life in a one-room school.

~Landon Elmer will provide music and sing-a-longs.

~Mary Limpus will help children with a craft as they learn about wool fibers.

~Refreshments will be served by the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority.


This is a rain or shine event. If Mother Nature decides to have it rain, the party will be split between the Nyhart School and Robertson Hall. Everyone loves a party so plan to bring your children and grandchildren to the Museum Grounds for this unique birthday celebration. For further information call the Museum at 660-679-0134.


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Over five tons of food distributed by the Butler Community Food Pantry on Saturday

According to director Joyce Fitzpatrick, some 200 families received items during the mass distribution held last Saturday at the Butler Community Food Pantry. By the end of the day, over 11,000 lbs of food and other necessities had found its way to those who need it. 

While 5+ tons may sound like a lot, in the near future it may not be enough. Such a high volume is a clear indicator that more and more people around the area have fallen on hard times and need a helping hand. 

What can you do to help? Simply donate-  a few items or a grocery sack full would help immensely. Canned goods, cereals, paper products, personal hygiene products and plastic bags. Cash donations are a big help, too. While food received from Harvestors is free, there are handling and transportation costs that must be covered.

The Butler Community Food Pantry is located at 709 W. Ohio street (corner of Ohio and Prospect) in Butler. For more information and make donation arrangements, call 660-679-3951.

Hunters check 18,788 turkeys during first week of season

Bates County turkey harvest numbers:

First week- 98 adult gobblers; 4 bearded hens; 38 juvenile gobblers; 140 total.

Youth season- 22 adult gobblers; 1 bearded hen; 13 juvenile gobblers; 36 total.

JEFFERSON CITY–Rain and severe weather complicated hunting during the first week of Missouri’s 21-day spring turkey season, leading to a 10-percent drop in the first-week harvest.

Missouri hunters checked 18,788 turkeys April 18 through 24, a decrease of 2,233

compared to last year. Top counties during the first week of Missouri’s regular spring turkey season were Franklin with 427 birds checked, Bollinger with 332 and Callaway with 329.

Resource Scientist Jason Isabelle is the Missouri Department of Conservation’s lead turkey biologist. He predicted a slight decrease in this year’s turkey harvest, because turkey numbers are down slightly statewide. The 10.6-percent drop in first-week harvest is more than he expected, but Isabelle said it is not surprising.

“Weather is always the wild card in trying to predict turkey harvest,” said Isabelle. “Rain and wind make hunting more of a challenge, so you can count on the harvest going down during stormy weather. Having violent thunderstorms, tornadoes and intermittent rain during the first weekend of the season made the effect of weather especially important this year.”

Although he predicted a dip in the spring turkey harvest, Isabelle also predicted that hunters would have more mature gobblers to hunt this year. That also is coming true. First-week harvest figures show that mature gobblers accounted for 80 percent of the birds checked, up from 77.6 percent last year.

“We saw a slight improvement in the hatch two years ago,” said Isabelle. “That means we have more 2-year-old gobblers in the woods this year.”

Isabelle said this is good news for two reasons. First, two-year-old birds generally gobble more than any other age class, and that makes for more exciting hunting. Second, because mature gobblers are bearing more of the harvest this year, that means more 1-year-old gobblers are going to make it through the hunting season and live to be 2-year-olds next spring.

Isabelle noted that turkey season continues through May 8, giving hunters ample opportunity to make up for lost time. If the weather cooperates, particularly on weekends, this year’s harvest could still be close to last year’s number.

The Conservation Department recorded two firearms-related hunting incidents during the first week of turkey season. Both occurred April 23, the first Saturday of the season.

One incident involved a 16-year-old hunter who died of a self-inflicted gunshot. His shotgun discharged as he was gathering up his gear with the shotgun leaning against his body. The trigger apparently caught on something and discharged, striking him in the head.

In the other incident, a 22-year-old victim suffered minor injuries when an 18-year-old hunter mistook him for a turkey. The incident occurred near a property line. The victim–wearing full camouflage clothing–stood up to make the other hunter aware of his presence and the shooter fired at him. MDC officials said this incident illustrates the importance of announcing your presence to approaching hunters by calling out to them before moving.

The Conservation Department also recorded two nonfatal hunting incidents during the youth turkey season April 9 and 10. One of those involved one hunter mistaking another hunter for game. The other involved a hunter caught in the line of fire.

Details about Missouri’s spring turkey season are found in the “2011 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information” booklet, which is available from permit vendors statewide or at www.mdc.mo.gov/node/4066. Information about turkey hunting safety is available at www.mdc.mo.gov/node/4122.

-Jim Low-

-courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation

Win in beef trivia contest on FM 92

Rich Hill PD weekly report

Rich Hill Police Department

Activity report April 12, 2011 to April 24, 2011

04-18-11

SPEAK TO OFFICER

AMBULANCE REQUEST

 

04-19-11

 

04-20-11

          

04-21-11

              

04-22-11

                

04-23-11

THEFT OCCURRED EARLIER

ALARM

ALARM

 

04-24-11

Busy week for the Bates County Sheriff's Department

Bates County Sheriff’s Office

Activity report April 12, 2011 to April 24, 2011

04-18-11

FIRE-Rich Hill

PROPERTY DAMAGE-Hume On 04-18-2011, at approximately 0950 hours, Deputies were contacted at the Sheriff's Office reference a property damage that had occurred in Hume.  Report was taken.

HARASSMENT-Rich Hill On 04-18-2011, at approximately 1019 hours, Deputies responded to Rich Hill reference a harassment that had occurred.  Report taken.

LOST OR STOLEN ITEM-Hume On 04/18/2011 Bates County Deputies received a report of a lost wallet from the Rule Hume area.

AGENCY ASSIST-Rich Hill

MVA-Adrian

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Amoret On 04-18-2011, Deputies took a walk in report in regards to harassing text messages in the Amoret MO. area.

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Rich Hill

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

MVA-Passaic

04-19-11

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

FIRE-Rich Hill

AGENCY ASSIST-Adrian

ODOR NATURAL GAS-Butler

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Rich Hill

VANDALISM-Hume On 04/19/2011, Deputies were dispatched to the Independence Cemetery on V Highway and CR 6508 in reference to a headstone that was vandalized and kicked over.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Adrian

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Rich Hill

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Adrian

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill

DFS ASSIS-Hume On 04/19/2011 Bates County Deputies responded to a report of child abuse in the Hume area.

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Adrian

04-20-11

AGENCY ASSIST -Adrian

TRAFFIC STOP-Adrian On 04-20-2011, at approximately 0500 hours Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 18 Highway and First Street in Adrian MO.  The driver was arrested for driving while revoked.

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

BURGLARY-Passaic

DEBRIS ON ROADWAY / SIDEWALK-Adrian

SPEAK TO OFFICER Butler

HARASSMENT-Rich Hill On 04/20/2011 Bates County Deputies received a report of Harassment from Rich Hill.

WANTED SUBJECT-Archie On 04-20-2011, at approximately 1900 hours, Deputies responded to a Rural Archie reference a warrant service.  Upon arrival two subjects were located, arrested and transported to the Bates County Jail.

TRAFFIC STOP-Sb71 On 04/20/2011 Deputies conducted a traffic stop on 71 highway for lane violations and arrested the driver for possession of a controlled substance.

WANTED SUBJECT-Adrian Deputies responded to 20 W. 6Th st, Adrian for warrant arrest of Devona C. Cox.

WANTED SUBJECT-Adrian On 04-20-2011 Bates County Deputies executed a warrant arrest in the Adrian area. Tyler J. Braden of Adrian was arrested for sale of a controlled substance.

          

04-21-11

DISTURBANCE-Butler On 04-21-2011 Bates County Deputies responded to Rt.2 Butler in reference to a disturbance in progress. No suspect information at this time.                 

ASSAULT-Rich Hill On April 21, 2011 Deputies responded to an assault that occurred earlier in rural Rich Hill.

 MVA-Passaic

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Adrian

STRANDED MOTORIST-Vhwy

MVA-Rich Hill

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Foster

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON 71 and tt hwy

THREATS - VERBAL, PHONE OR BY MAIL-Rich Hill 0325

PROPERTY DAMAGE / VANDALISM-Butler On April 21, 2011 Deputies took a report on property damage to a mail box in rural Butler.

PROPERTY DAMAGE / VANDALISM-Butler On April 21, 2011 Deputies took a report on property damage to a mail box in rural Butler.

AGENCY ASSIST-Adrian

               

04-22-11

VANDALISM-Appleton City On 04/22/2011, Deputies took a report of a mailbox that was damaged at Rt 3, Appleton City, Mo. 

VANDALISM-Appleton City On 04/22/2011, Deputies took a report of property damage of a mailbox at Rt 3, Appleton City, MO.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

VANDALISM-Appleton City On 04/22/2011, Deputies took a report of property damage of a mailbox at Rt 3, Appleton City, MO.

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Rich Hill

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Foster

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Appleton City On 04/22/2011, Deputies took a report of property damage of a mailbox at Rt 3, Appleton City, MO.

 AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill On April 22, 2011, Deputies took a report of property damage to a pickup that occurred in rural Rich Hill.

PROPERTY DAMAGE / VANDALISM-Appleton City On 04/22/2011, Deputies took a property damage report of a mailbox at Rt 3, Appleton City, MO.

 THREATS - VERBAL, PHONE OR BY MAIL-Foster On 04/22/2011, Deputies took a walk-in report of a subject that was refusing to return property that didn't belong to the subject at in Rich Hill, MO. The reporting party also stated that the subject was refusing to pay for a riding lawn mower in his possession he had received from the reporting party as well.

CWB CHECK WELL BEING-Adrian Deputies responded to RR2, Adrian MO for a possible overdose.

SUICIDAL THREATS / ATTEMPT-Adrian On today's date deputies responded to  Houston St, Adrian MO for a possible suicidal subject

GUN SHOTS HEARD / OBSERVED-Pappinsville

STRANDED MOTORIST-Adrin

THEFT OCCURRED EARLIER

                

04-23-11

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Rich Hill

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

ASSAULT-Butler

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Amsterdam

HARASSMENT-Foster

NOISE-Rich Hill

AGENCY ASSIST-Cass County

HARASSMENT-Amsterdam On April 23, 2011 Deputies took a report of  harassment in Amsterdam, MO.

TRAFFIC HAZARD-Hume On 04/23/2011 Deputies made a Rich Hill warrant arrest in Hume for failure to appear.

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

04-24-11

NOISE-Adrian

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Butler

CWB CHECK WELL BEING-Butler

THEFT OCCURRED EARLIER-Drexel On 04-24-2011, at approximately 1200 hours, Deputies responded to the Rural Drexel area reference a theft that occurred.  Report taken.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Amsterdam

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill

THEFT OCCURRED EARLIER-Drexel

THREATS - VERBAL, PHONE OR BY MAIL-Rich Hill