Daviess County Courthouse News (11-17-2010)

After a lengthy discussion, the offer from Access II regarding the termination of their lease was rejected. A counter offer was made.

James Lewis, road and bridge supervisor, reported that they will be installing a tube in Marion Township and repairing a drainage problem on Otter Avenue in Liberty Township this week.

Becky Simpson, Extension office, reported that the tentative dates for income tax preparation assistance are Feb. 22‑23.

Following changes in state requirements, a telephone line was installed in the elevator machine room.

Lloyd Riley, Monroe Township, met with the commission requesting that David Maxwell be appointed to fill a vacancy on the township board. David Cox made a motion to accept the recommendation. Danny Heldenbrand seconded. Cox ‑ yes; Heldenbrand ‑ yes; Critten ‑ yes.

In the afternoon, the commission attended a joint meeting in Maysville with the DeKalb County Commission concerning the regional jail.

The clerk reported that proceed orders have been sent for all townships and road districts except one.

The Daviess County Health Department contacted the Commission reporting that they are installing some new floor covering in their part of the building on South Main Street.

These are the unapproved minutes of Nov. 15, 2010. All commissioners were in attendance, as well as Randy Sims, presiding commissioner‑elect.

Sheriff’s Office

Dale Richardson, 36, Breckenridge, was arrested Nov. 10 for failure to appear on a probation and parole violation on an original felony charge of passing bad checks. Bond was denied.

Raven Williams, 17, Des Moines, Iowa, was arrested Nov. 14 for misdemeanor speeding and possession of marijuana. She posted $850 bond.

Penny Whitt, 43, Jamesport, was charged Nov. 13 with felony child abuse and misdemeanor assault on law enforcement, with bond set at $25,000. On a Harrison County probation and parole warrant for an original charge of stealing, bond is set at $15,000.

Malong Diing, 30, Des Moines, Iowa, was arrested Nov. 13 for misdemeanor DWI and speeding, and posted $500 bond.

Shannon Lloyd, 40, Mary Esther, Fla., was charged Nov. 15 with misdemeanor DWI. Bond was set at $500.

Circuit Court

Before Judge James Valbracht in Livingston County Circuit Court, a three‑day jury trial was set for Shane E. Ott. He is charged with three counts of discharging firearm from vehicle, one count of armed criminal action, and one count of assault first degree in connection with a shooting that occurred at Lake Viking on July 4, 2010. The trial is set for Jan 25‑27, 2011. The case is a change of venue from Daviess County

Civil cases filed: State ex rel vs. Barney R. Esbeck, certificate of lien, DOR, taxes.

Associate Division
Traffic Fines

The following are traffic cases which were heard in the Circuit Court of Daviess County involving a plea of guilty without contest and payment by mail of the standard fine plus court costs. The total fines assessed for defendants who reside outside of Missouri was $3,963.50 for 46 cases. Total fines assessed for defendants who reside in Missouri was $2,635.50 for 31 cases. Court costs collected for the State of Missouri amount to $58.50 for moving traffic violations. Missouri defendants, offenses and fines are listed below:

Speeding: Amanda G. Lynch, Bethany, $28.50; Nikki J. Reed, Blue Springs,

$58.50; Olivia D. Holmes, Albany, $58.50; Nehad I Elsawi, Kansas City, $88.50; Chelsie E. Frame, McFall, $88.50; Lisa R. Daniel, Kearney, $118.50.

No seat belt: George L. Schelling, St. Louis, $10; Joshua D. Sounders, Bethany, $10; Jeffery S. Johnson, Gallatin, $10; Kelly C. Bertram, Cameron, $10; Eric L. Johnson, Grandview, $10; Jeremiah D. Vaughn, Cainsville, $10.

Failed to drive in single lane having three or more lanes: Misty F. Ward, Bethany, $103.50.

Failed to display valid plates: Nicole M. Marguez, Kansas City, $28.50.

Defective lights: Hayden C. Sumners, Jr., Kansas City, $18.50.

Speeding amended to defective equipment: Michael J. Harrison, Springfield, $141.50; Yvette M Frederick, Glenwood, $141.50; Scott F. Barnes, St. Louis, $141.50; Anthony J. Verachtert, Parkville, $141.50; Sheena B. Kimmel, Kearney, $141.50; Briten A. Caballero, Ozark, $200; James P. Romrer, Liberty, $200; Michael D. Stith, Hamilton, $200.

C & I amended to defective equipment: Justin A. McCollum, Pattonsburg, $141.50.

Following too closely amended: Monica K. Goble, McFall, $141.50.

Truck following too closely amended: Warren H. White, Newtown, $200.

Failed to keep proper motor carrier drivers record: David C. Morgan, Turney, $78.50.

Kaleb R. Douglas, Savannah, Speeding $28.50, no seat belt $10.

Arlene R. Johnson, Liberty, failed to secure child over 80 lbs, $28.50, driver no seat belt, $10.

Charles T. Britz, Maysville, failed to fasten plates on vehicle, $28.50, and no seat belt, $10.

Civil Court

In a trial held Nov. 12 before Judge James Valbracht, the court found for the plaintiff Gallatin Lumber and against defendant Craig Skembo et al in a suit on account.

The following cases were heard by Judge Daren Adkins:

Breach of contract: A default judgment was entered for Barclays Bank Delaware and against Lawrence A. Curtis. The following cases were dismissed by the parties: Viking Valley Association vs. Duke Enterprise Properties, Viking Valley Association vs. Equity Dynamics LLC/REG, Viking Valley vs. Myrick Denhartog and Nina Denhartog; Captial One vs. Darlene C. and R.D. Conover; Ford Motor Credit Company vs. Dana L. Hoover.

Suits on account: A default judgment was entered for Midwestern Health Management and against Jeffrey S. Shanks. A consent judgment was entered for Midwestern Health and against Rachel N. Phelps. Discover Bank vs. Pauline K. Froman and FIA Card Services vs. Gary Horinek were dismissed by the parties.

Unlawful detainer: A default judgment was entered for Federal National Mortgage Association and against Megan Capps etal.

Marriage

Ronald Joe Robison, Polo, and Christine Louise Webber, Altamont, were married Nov. 10 by Judge Daren Adkins.

Recorder’s Office

Marriage licenses issued: Ronald Joe Robison, Polo, and Christine Louise Webber, Altamont; David Eugene Rairdan and Jaymie Lynne Richardson, both of Gallatin; Kenneth Wayne Stieh and Katherine Elizabeth Wright, both of Gallatin.

Land Transfers

Warranty Deeds

Tract in Benton Township from Shannon and Amy McCrary to Edward and Shirley Savage; Lake Viking lots #200 and #201 from Jack and Joan Walton to Joan K. Walton, trustee of the Jack D. Walton and Joan K. Walton revocable living trust; partial outlot in Gallatin from Marcia and Jon C. Bird, Millie and Junior Stephens, Conrad and Susie Walton, Karen Clarke, Michael and Chris Warnes, Danny and Susan Warnes, Marjorie Blackburn, Jerry Walton, Mary Jane Blackburn, and Barbara and Dave Danuse to Marcia Bird and Conrad Walton, an undivided one‑half interest each, as tenants in common; tract in Sheridan Township from Duane and Beverly L’Hommedieu to S. Ted and Sharon Buckland, trustees of the Buckland Trust; tract in Sheridan Township from Manning and Ann Miller to Manning and Ann Miller, co‑trustees under trust agreement of Manning P. Miller and Ann L. Miller; tract in Harrison Township from Newman Land and Cattle Company to James C. and Becky Weldon and James E. and Ina Fay Weldon; partial outlot in Gallatin from Marcia and J. Clint Bird and Conrad and Susie Walton to Tillman and Mary Bowles; lot in Union Township from Patty Estes and Gerald Estes to Steve and Ann Holcomb; tract in Benton Township from Charles Robert Sims II to Darrell and Lisa Teel, an undivided one‑half interest, and Brian and Jamee Teel and Calvin Teel, an undivided one‑half interest; tract in Jackson Township from Florence Imogene Robertson Southers to Chris and Marie Gingerich, an undivided one‑half interest, and Steven and Verna Gingerich, an undivided one‑half interest; tract in Grand River Township from Virginia and Thomas Isaacson to Thomas Martin Isaacson, trustee of the Thomas Martin Isaacson revocable trust agreement; tract in Washington Township from Callie Hill to Richard and Janette Willacker; tract in Sheridan Township from Alma Z. Boyce to Terry and Lisa McBrayer, trustees of the McBrayer Family Trust; tract in Jackson Township from Martha Moulin to John Brummit, Vickie Tolen and Penny Waggoner as joint tenants and not as tenants in common; tract in Jamesport from Phillip and Beverly Kimberling to Kenneth J. Marley.

Quit Claim Deed

Tract in Benton Township from Richard Eugene Heath to Joseph Matthew Curtis.

Beneficiary Deeds

Tract in Jackson Township from Raymond Lawrence Souders to Carolyn J. Huskey, Marissa D. Moore and Christopher M. Souders as joint tenants with right of survivorship; tract in Jamesport Township from Hazel Hobbs to J.C. Hobbs LDPS; tract in Union Township from Karen Sue Johnson to Jennifer McNutt.