Circuit Court
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A jury trial for Pauline Froman has been set for Sept. 7-10. On June 8, Mrs. Froman plead not guilty to 10 counts of stealing, 12 counts of stealing grain, and three counts of misleading Department of Agriculture auditors. The case will be heard by Judge Daniel Chadwick.
A dissolution of marriage was granted June 1 to Kristy Jo Reed from Kenneth Reed. The petitioner’s maiden name of Kristy Jo Dixon was restored.
Civil Cases filed: Ronda K. Norton vs. James A. Norton, dissolution of marriage; John A. Swoboda vs. Jerri S. Swoboda, dissolution of marriage; State ex rel vs. Delbert E. Moses, certificate of lien, DOR, taxes.
Cases bound over from the Associate Division to the Circuit Court: State vs. Stuart Ware Ross, Kansas City, three counts of possession of controlled substance, class C felony; one felony and one misdemeanor count of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia; and possession of marijuana;
State vs. Arthur Alvin Ormsby, possession with intent to distribute, class B felony; possession of controlled substance, class C felony; unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, class A misdemeanor;
State vs. Charlie Plunkett, Jamesport, receiving stolen property, class C felony; no valid license, class A misdemeanor;
State vs. Patrick W. Cope, Chillicothe, possession of controlled substance, class C felony; unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, class A misdemeanor;
State vs. Anthony P. Blurton, Lawrence, Kan., possession of controlled substance, class C felony; possession of marijuana, class A misdemeanor; no valid license, class A misdemeanor; cut in on overtaken vehicle, class C misdemeanor; and a seat belt infraction.
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 $1,474.50 for 23 cases. The total fines assessed for defendants who reside in Missouri was $1,692.50 for 26 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: Sondra M. Tschirhart, Kansas City, $28.50; Maurika M. Stevens, Kansas City, $28.50; Kimberly A. Thomas, Trenton, $28.50; Caitlin N. Kerber, Warrensburg, $28.50; Alisha D. Wilburn, Gladstone, $58.50; Kenneth E. King, Kansas City, $58.50; Jake B. Turner, Joplin, $88.50; Manish V. Sandbrlor, Warrensburg, $88.50.
No insurance: Lee Grawe, Gallatin, $103.50.
No Seat Belt: Toby D. Griffin, Trenton, $10; Dustin R. Clark, Winston, $10; Rachel N. Bird, Winston, $10; Lisa D. Hartley, Pattonsburg, $10.
Failed to register motor vehicle with DOR: Thomas E. Campbell, Kidder, $38.50; Barney R. Esbeck, Gallatin, $38.50; Robin L. Esbeck, Gallatin, $38.50; Daniel L. Couzens, Cameron, $38.50.
Failed to drive on right half of roadway: Alice F. Massey, Gallatin, $38.50.
Defective rear license lamp: Scotty J. Hall, Pleasant Valley, $18.50.
Speeding amended to defective equipment: Michael S. Allen, Platte City, $141.50; Larry G. Rauhut, Trenton, $143.50.
Failed to drive on right half amended to defective equipment: Juan C. Vargas, Kansas City, $141.50.
Failed to stop at stop sign amended to defective equipment: Carl J. Coleman, Kansas City, $93.50.
Following another vehicle to closely resulting in an accident amended to defective equipment: Allen G. Dirks, Chillicothe, $141.50.
Michele N. Hendrickson, Kansas City, failed to drive on right half of roadway amended to defective equipment, $190 and no seat belt, $10.
Jenna B. Brownlee, Lee’s Summit, speeding, $58.50 and no seat belt $10.
Civil Court
Promissory Note: A consent judgment was entered for Blue Ridge Bank and Trust and against Melvin Turner Jr.
Suits on Account: Default judgments were entered for FIA Card Services and against James B. Stevens (two counts), and for the New Liberty Hospital and against Tamara and Michael Witt. Midland Funding vs. Benjamin Booth was dismissed by the parties.
Small Claims: Home Exchange Bank vs. Colynn Lent was dismissed by the parties.
County Commission
James Lewis, road and bridge supervisor, reported that they are making repairs when possible this week. They also discussed the various sites that have been reported in the past week.
Clint Bird, Liberty Township board member, reported a culvert problem in that township. James Lewis reported that the culvert in question is the township’s responsibility.
Lawrence Curtis, Liberty Township landowner, reported a drainage problem. The commission will report the matter to the township board.
The monthly treasurer’s report was reviewed and bills were audited and paid.
A brush removal contract was executed between the county and a landowner in Liberty Township.
David Michael, Grand River Township landowner, met with the commission regarding road conditions.
Tom McDaniel, Washington Township landowner, met with the commission regarding road conditions and drainage problems.
Following several inspections of the courthouse, the commission requested a quote from Andy Schwartz, Jamesport, for repair of the mortar work on the columns and dome area. Mr. Schwartz quoted the amount of $1,200 for repairs, sealing and paint.
In the afternoon, the commissioner inspected roads, flooding and culverts in Benton, Washington, Grand River, Union, and Liberty Townships.
Annie Gibson, prosecuting attorney, met with the commission regarding brush control issues.
These are the unapproved minutes of June 7, 2010. All commissioners were in attendance.
Sheriff’s Office
Shad Campbell, 37, Kansas City, was arrested June 4 for DWI persistent offender, endangering the welfare of a child second degree, and failure to drive on right half of roadway. He posted $15,000 bond.
Jeffery DeMarco, 45, Lee’s Summit, was arrested May 31 for misdemeanor no valid license. He posted $350 bond.
Land Transfers
Warranty Deeds
Lake Viking lot #S-111 from Karl and Clara Frederick to Troy and Carol McConnell; partial blocks in Gallatin from Gordon and Betty Wilson to Erica L. Oliver; lots in Jameson from Betty J. Tingler to Charles and Callie Heckenbach; lot in Gallatin from Pamela and Ronald Huston to Wendell A. Gunzenhauser and Martha K. Dutro as joint tenants and not as tenants in common; tract in Colfax Township from Ronnie and Kim Evans and Lisa Green to Clyde and Margaret Evans; tracts in Colfax Township from Clyde and Margaret Evans to Richard and Linda Evans; lots in Jameson from Bonnie Delarber to Ruth M. Lewis; tract in Marion Township from Paul and Dawnelle Rohde to Debbie Nalle, trustee of the Debbie Nalle revocable living trust agreement; Lake Viking lots #MH-48 and #MH-50 from Lois and Cleo Hooper to Lois Lee Hooper; tract in Jackson Township from Phillip and Beverly Kimberling to Jody and Lisa Smith.
Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust
Tract in Jamesport Township from Jack F. Tolen, trustee under the Jack and Virginia Tolen trust agreement, to Allen K. Tolen.
Quit Claim Deeds
Lake Viking lot #3121 from Timothy and Christine Sweeney to Joseph M. Harris; Lake Viking lot #3122 from Timothy and Christine Sweeney to Joseph M. Harris.
Beneficiary Deeds
Tract in Benton Township from Etta Fern Echterling to Wayne Echterling; tracts in Colfax Township from Richard and Linda Evans to Kimberly Evans and Katherine Evans as joint tenants and not as tenants in common; Lake Viking lots #MH-48 and #MH-50 from Lois and Cleo Hooper to Janet Kay Lowry.
Trustee’s Deed
Tract in Colfax Township from Debbie Nalle, trustee of the revocable living trust agreement of Debbie Nalle, to Paul and Dawnelle Rohde.