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Mt. Vernon, Missouri • April 24, 2013
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Young man, old soul Bub Kleeman’s life cut short by boating accident at Stockton Lake, family remembers By James McNary Bub Kleeman and best friend, cousin Wade Brown went to Stockton Lake April 7, for a fishing trip that began like any other, but would ultimately end in tragedy. Bub and Wade, as many times before, were in their boat enjoying the day, when the boat unexpectedly capsized. Wade made his way to shore but Bub wasn’t as fortunate. Bub never made the shore. Stanley Zein “Bub” Kleeman II, of rural Lawrence County, died that Sunday at the young age of 20 years old. Bub Kleeman was born May 21, 1992, in Claremore, Okla., to Kirk and Kara (Smith) Kleeman. “We started calling him ‘Bub’ because his sister couldn’t say ‘brother,’” said his mother Kara. “Being named after his grandpa, he was going to wind up with a nickname anyway.” Bub spent most of his life in
the Miller area – he was country. “He was surrounded by family from a young age,” said his grandmother, Bonnie Kleeman. “A typical farm upbringing, country boys. He didn’t care to dress up – the dirtier the better.” Bub enjoyed fishing, hunting, mudding, old time rock-and-roll, and driving and working on old tractors and old trucks. He’d gained a reputation as a mechanic and tinkerer. He even studied at Red Rock College of Construction in Oklahoma City. “He had an old red hound, Bud,” said Mandy Kleeman. “I never saw a dog stick around with somebody so much.” “It’s an ugly dog, but I never said anything about it to him,” said Bonnie. Lyle Whittaker, vocational agriculture teacher at Miller High School, knew Bub, and his cousin Wade, from an early age, in school and at church. Bub was active in the Miller FFA program before he
graduated in 2010. Whittaker said Bub was saved and baptized about the time he was in sixth grade. “He’s just got an easy going, never-stressed-out personality,” said Whittaker. “I don’t think you could ever get him flustered.” “He was quiet, he may have been loud around his friends, but he was quiet,” said Bonnie. “He was kind of an old soul.” “Right after he got his truck, about when he turned 16, he put in a CB,” said Kara. “He and friends would just be on there and talk to truckers. What kid does that anymore when you’ve got Internet and cell phones? He didn’t like cell phones.” Bub, and his brother Ben or cousin Wade would often get into mischief, as brothers do. “They’d rent those Vespa scooters and go through the drive-through at McDonald’s,” said Kara. “He went to Sturgis even though
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Top left, Bub Kleeman in a recent picture. Top right, Bub as a child with his father Kirk, and sister Katey. Bottom, years ago, Bub, right, playing with brother Benjamin.
he didn’t have a bike,” Kara said, referring to the famous biker gathering in Sturgis, S.D. “He and Wade were supposed to spend a week and spent a whole month. He wasn’t afraid to just take off and go somewhere.” Funeral services for Bub Kleeman were April 11, to a packed house at Round Grove Baptist Church. Lyle Whittaker and Rev. Jay Hill spoke during the service.
His interment was at Red Oak Cemetery. Bub’s family believes there are lessons to be learned from his life. “Live to the fullest, he did,” said Kara. “Take care of your grandparents, stay close to them.” “Respect and love your family,” added Bonnie. “Love and respect,” said Mandy. “Do what you like to do, what you love.”
Mt. Vernon grad runs doomed Boston Marathon By Rosemary Henderson
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Moments before the bomb blasts, Maranda Cameron poses with her medal.
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Mt. Vernon High School graduate Maranda Cameron was up close when the bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon Monday, April 15, She said she was near the finish line when the first bomb exploded. At first, she thought it was a cannon, as Boston was celebrating Patriot’s Day and many people were dressed in period costume. In a few seconds, though, people started running and screaming, so she knew it was something bigger. In a written statement, Cameron shared some of her thoughts on the events of the week just past. “I haven’t watched so much news since 9/11, but this was SO personal. Boston was my dream. I
started marathoning two years ago this month with the hopes of qualifying for THIS Boston. When I started running I had my 2.5-year plan and that plan’s crown was Boston 2013. This attack was against my sister who volunteers at the finish line and her students who do. The attack was against my friends worldwide in the running community, runners who traveled from 90 countries, and against my passion. It was an attack against the dreams of so many runners and our loved ones who we couldn’t do without, there to cheer us on and support us. It was used to instill fear and spread hate. I am so relieved and shaken that they found this boy and he is still alive for questioning and can be brought to justice! Thank you,
Boston, for a job well done!!! I can’t wait to see you again next April. “Because of several injuries, I knew starting Monday that this would be my slowest marathon, but I didn’t care. I had made it there and I was using it to celebrate, a victory lap, to take in the course and enjoy the spectators whom I’d heard were the best anywhere. They were. Bostonians thanked us for running during the course, I wanted to run to be true to myself showing that nothing will keep me down forever. Running with a torn ligament and muscle in my right foot, I was sure I wouldn’t be able to finish until the time the bombs went off. But, miraculously, I made it 15 minutes before. God was pushing me forward and the crowds were
COMING UP: 4 Bluegrass and BBQ — Advance tickets are now available for a Bluegrass and Barbecue fund-raiser to finance repairs on the Adamson Cabin. The event will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the cabin. In the case of rain, it will be moved to Jones Memorial. Tickets may be purchased at the Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce or by mail at P.O. Box 406, Mt. Vernon. For more information or to volunteer, contact the Lawrence County Historical Society at adamsoncabin@yahoo.com or call Kathy Fairchild at 466-3076; Gary Daughtrey at 466-2893 or Mary Seneker at 861-7096. 4 Musical Auditions — Mt. Vernon Community Theatre will be holding auditions for the famous play Fiddler on the Roof, Monday, May 13 and Tuesday, May 14, from
6:30-8:30 p.m. The musical will be performed July 26-28 at the MARC. For more information, call 606-0242. 4 Volleyball tournament — Scheduled for Friday, April 27 in Miller. The cost is $100 per team. Each team member will receive a free T-shirt. For more information or to enter, call Turn 461-4025.
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exhilarating. IT may have been my slowest marathon by 45 minutes, but it was the most life-changing.” Cameron said there were around 20,000 participants in the marathon this year. The 2000 Mt. Vernon graduate said this was her first Boston Marathon, for which she trained several years. She qualified for this year’s marathon in 2011 in the Philadelphia (Pa.) Marathon. This was her fourth marathon since she started running them in 2011. She had some injuries last year, so only ran a half-marathon. She is the daughter of Mt. Vernon residents Sammy and Gayle Brown Cameron.
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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
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Terrorists captured, Bostonians rejoice, America growing tired
ABOUT TOWN by the Lawrence County Record staff
By Ryan Squibb
☛ Don’t forget the Barry
Lawrence Regional Library holds children’s programs each Wednesday (Thursday for toddlers). Separate groups meet for preschoolers, homeschool grades 1-5 and homeschool grades 6-12. Get a head start on your summer reading list!
In very short order the authorities in Boston located and dealt with the Boston Marathon bombers. The older of the two brothers who perpetrated the attacks was shot and killed by police. The younger brother was found injured hiding in a boat, in a backyard in Boston. The older brother was the leader. The younger brother-whose life has been spared thus far-has been made out to be nothing more than a weakwilled accomplice to his brother’s vendetta against Americans. It’s also been reported that the attacks were all in the name of Islam. So, another strike against the Nation of Islam in the eyes of most Ameri-
☛ The new flashing lights on Hwy. 174 by the high school and Intermediate school are a nice improvement. They remind us that no matter how busy we are, we need to pay attention. ☛ Big Baldy’s is open! If you haven’t already, take a pit stop and try their gut buster or frozen custard.
cans. I’m curious where exactly the boiling point is for tolerating terrorism in the name of Islam. Undoubtedly, the preponderance of Muslims are peaceful, as most religious folk are. But the violent minority are the ones making the headlines by almost indiscriminately killing whomever is at the wrong place at the wrong time. It wouldn’t be a stretch for me to believe that at some point there will be action, although probably unorganized, taken against Muslims. During World War II, the Japanese in the U.S.—most of whom were American citizens—were held in internment camps to prevent an insurgence. I wouldn’t look for that to happen again, even if the attacks become even more prevalent. It’s unfortunate when such a small sect of a re-
A wasp tale
☛ Is it just me or is it greener outside than usual? We welcome spring plants, and the weather that comes along with it!
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Anna remembers ... ...when we had horse shows at Gibbs Park, it wasn’t cemented, it was grass. — Anna Koeneman Ford
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Scripture of the week “For “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.” And this word is the good news that was preached to you.”
— 1 Peter 1:24-25
Smiles of the week “Mo attends to a revival and listens to the sermon. After a while, the pastor asks anyone with needs to come forward and be prayed over. Mo gets in line and, when it’s his turn the pastor asks, “Mo, what do you want me to pray about?” Mo says, “Pastor, I need you to pray for my hearing.” So the pastor puts one finger in Mo’s ear and the other hand on top of his head and prays for a while. He removes his hands and says, “Mo how’s your hearing now?” Mo says, “I don’t know pastor, it’s not until next Monday.”
There was a lot put in the paper about the new Cox Rehab pool which has been said that Monett needed. I would like to say that there has been a pool in Monett for over 84 years. It offers physical therapy, aquatic rehabilitation with a person that has done this for more than 22 years. I didn’t know about Lowry & Associates, L.L.C. until my doctor sent me to them when I had my back surgery and when I had my knee surgery. They work with the insurance companies and you. They also have a program called PACE, which is on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, you have a trainer to go through the program with you. They also make house calls and they work with schools. They believe in what they do. If you want a good one, just give Lowry & Associates a call at 417-235-8770. It has also helped my 85 year old mother walk a whole lot better. I just thank God that I was sent to them when I needed help. Lenora Mills & Lila “Molly” Wilks Verona
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I just want to say kudos to all who got the vision and took off with it to get the voter’s approval for a new football & track facility. I have nephews who will get to play football and run track when it is finished. Matter of fact, 4 probably play football and go out for track or band. They were all happy as a lark when it passed. Lets all be proud of our new facility when it is finished. Mt. Vernon, it is your time to shine!!! Sincerely Paul Morgan Mt. Vernon
any wonderful things come with spring. Milder weather, flowers, cleaning the house top to bottom and my list could go on and on. But there is one singular thing about HEART ON spring that I abso- MY SLEEVE lutely hate. No, I think hate is too nice of a word. I despise this event so much, I’ve almost wrecked my car because of it. The coming of wasps. And hornets. by Samantha And yellow jackDyson ets. Basically any insect that buzzes and stings. If these pesky things get anywhere near my personal space, you can count on a number of different things occurring, many of which I cannot predict. It usually involves screaming and/ or running depending on where my can of wasp spray is located. Perhaps to some, my fear seems ridiculous, but it all started when I was a kid. My mom and I arrived home after she picked me up from school. I would have been in kindergarten. She was unlocking the front door, when a red hornet started swarming us. It is the first time I remember noticing them. My mom said to leave it alone. So what did I do? What any kid would have done! I swatted at it. Needless to say, I should have heeded
my mom’s advice. I ended up with a huge welt on my chin and many tears. Thus my fear was born. Fast forward a few years to when I was a teenager driving my first car. I stopped to get the mail and a red hornet was in the mailbox. It flew into the car and landed on the steering wheel. I sat paralyzed in fear. I couldn’t move. I could only sit and watch the stupid thing crawl around. I sat for an hour. Then it just flew out as if nothing had happened. I, on the other hand, decided not to drive into town after all. Fast forward a few more years to when my husband and I were first married. I was in the kitchen washing dishes, when I dropped something on the floor. When I bent to pick it up, my hair just happened to fall forward. To my shock and dismay, I noticed a wasp in my hair. I yelled for my husband, not knowing what to do so as not to get stung. When he walked in and assessed the situation, he started laughing at me. It wasn’t funny. He proceeded to knock the wasp out of my hair as I proceeded to run the other direction screaming bloody murder. I’m sure my neighbors thought I was being murdered. Now that I live in the country, our house just happens to be the party spot for all the buzzing and stinging insects. I’ve learned to buy several cans of wasp spray for the summer. Only then will I brave the back deck.
In years past
A look at the stories we’ve reported on over the past century in the Lawrence County Record and Lawrence Chieftain.
FIVE YEARS AGO | APRIL 23, 2008 ❧ Two died and another was seriously injured when a small skydiving plane crashed west of Mt. Vernon 10 YEARS AGO | APRIL 23, 2003 ❧ Citing dire economic conditions, the Miller R-2 School Board voted last week to close Miller West Elementary School. ❧ A nationally circulated newspaper predict big things for Lawrence County. As in big population growth. The April 22 edition of USA Today names Lawrence County as one of four across the nation “emerging as the nation’s next bedroom communities.”
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NEW HALF-QUART SIZE — This Coca-Cola advertisement was printed in the April, 25, 1963 edition of the Lawrence County Record. In fine print it 25 YEARS AGO | APRIL 21, 1988 read...”Bottled under the authority of The Coca-Cola Company by Aurora Coca-Cola Bottling Co. “Coca-Cola” and “Coke” are registered trade-marks ❧ Over 200 persons attended of the Coca-Cola Company.
Sunday’s open house and dedication of the Walter C. McCanse Library in Mt. Vernon ❧ Lane and Elda Shaffer celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Their first car was a Model T purchased for $365, they said.
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50 YEARS AGO | APRIL 25, 1963 Ribbon-cutting ceremonies May 1 at the front door of the new Ben Franklin store location on the south side of the square will mark the store’s grand opening, according to Jack and Sammie Turner, owners. ❧ Congregational approval Sunday of plans for a new First Christian Church sanctuary unit
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ligion takes on the image of the entire religion. In principle, this would be similar to all Christians being identified with the Westboro Baptists, some of the most outspoken and extreme the religion has to offer. While the Westboro Baptist group doesn’t kill or terrorize people, they do protest funerals of fallen soldiers and others, which is only a small tick above terrorist in my book. What if all footage of Christianity on the nightly news was solely Westboro Baptist picketing? That would make for a pretty poor image of Christianity. Same goes for Muslims though, nine out of 10 times I hear the word “Muslim” or “Islam” on the news it’s in a negative context. Goes to show, only eating what you’re fed can make for a pretty poor diet.
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here has opened the way for the start of construction before Aug. 1. ❧ Werner Construction is putting the finishing touches on a 40x200 foot office, shop and machinery storage building at the Southwest Agricultural Research Center. 100 YEARS AGO | APRIL 24, 1913 There will be a ball game south of the standpipe this afternoon, between the business men and the county officials. A highly interesting game is anticipated. The proceeds will be used to clean off the city cemetery. ❧ Of the 812 illiterates found by the census
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takers in Lawrence County in 1910, 663 were native born whites, 131 foreign born whites and 18 negros. Of the 6,212 persons found between the ages of 10 and 20 years, but 62 were unable to read and write. ❧ More than $10,000 was paid out Monday by Mt. Vernon shippers for hogs. Seven car loads were sent to St. Louis and Kansas City by the two firms. That amount of money is a neat little sum to distribute in a community in one day, and with a good corn crop and the present high prices of hogs, we hope to have many more such days during the coming year.
Lord, make me a channel of thy peace That where there is hatred I may bring love, That where there is wrong I may bring the spirit of forgiveness, That where there is discord I may bring harmony, That where there is error I may bring truth, That where there is doubt I may bring faith, That where there is despair I may bring hope, That where there are shadows I may bring
thy light, That where there is sadness I may bring joy. Lord, grant me that I may seek rather To comfort than to be comforted, To understand than to be understood, To love than to be loved; For it is by giving that one receives; It is by self-forgetting that one is forgiven; It is by dying that one awakens to eternal life. – St. Francis of Assisi
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... AT THE MARC Mt. Vernon Arts and Recreation Center, 822 W. Mt. Vernon Blvd. To schedule an event, contact Mt. Vernon City Hall, 466-2122. l Monday, May 6 –– 6 p.m., Lisa Taylor yoga; 7 p.m., Kindergarten musical. l Tuesday, May 7 –– 6 p.m., zumba.
Memorial Service held for David Perry Maples
l Thursday, May 9 –– 6 p.m., zumba. Use this QR code to view the MARC’s full year calendar.
Mary Whitney Phelps Tent Chapter number 22 Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865, of Springfield, held a memorial service at Mt. Carmel Cemetery on Saturday, April 20 for Private and Drummer Boy David Perry Maples who was born in 1847 and died in 1908. He joined the the army on Dec. 14, 1863 and served as one of the youngest drummer boys. He was with the Ill. 81st Regiment during the Battle of Nashville and the seige of Mobile. He was honorably discharged on April 26, 1866. Pictured are Micki DischingeColor Bearer, Dee Dosch-Senior Vice President, Pat Haas-Chaplain, Rosemary Sullivan Bane-Great Granddaughter of David Perry Maples, Doris Jones-Patriotic Instructor, Nancy Burfield-Tent President, Frances Black-Tent Treasurer.
... AT THE LIBRARY MT. VERNON BRANCH LIBRARY, 206 W. Water St., 466-2921. Open 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. MILLER BRANCH LIBRARY, 112 E. Main St., 452-3466. Open 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The Miller Library is on Facebook.
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Children’s Programs l Wednesdays –– 10:30 a.m., Pre-school story time; 1:30 p.m., Grades 1-5 homeschool; 2:15 p.m., Grades 6-12 homeschool. l Thursdays –– 10:30 a.m., Toddler Time.
... AT M.V. SR. CENTER Mt. Vernon Senior Center, 425 N. Main St., 466-2072. Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Lunch 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Meals for 60-up, $3.50; others, $6. l Monday, April 29 –– Swedish meatballs, noodles, corn, biscuit, dessert. l Tuesday, April 30 –– Turkey wrap, chicken enchilada soup, tortilla chips, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. l Wednesday, May 1 –– Menu to be determined. l Thursday, May 2 –– Menu to be determined. l Friday, May 3 –– Menu to be determined.
Games and bingo You’re invited to play games at the center from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every day. Bingo is at 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays.
Home-delivered meals Volunteers distribute homedelivered meals throughout the week. If you are in need of meals or if you are interested in volunteering to help, contact Susan Hughes, director, at 466-2072.
... AT MILLER CENTER Miller Senior Center, 201 First St., 452-3688. Lunch 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. l Menu to be determined.
Weekly activities People are invited to meet at Miller Senior Center for quilting and coffee each Thursday and a weekly card game at 1 p.m. each Friday. The fourth Thursday of each month is nail day.
... AT THE PARKS To rent a pavilion or schedule an event at a Mt. Vernon city park, contact city hall at 466-2122. For the golf course, call 466-7831.
Recycling Expanded recycling will be available at Underwood “Spirit of ‘76” Park from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 27. Items accepted that day are aluminum and tin cans, plastic containers and paper, including office waste, telephone books and magazines. Remember to rinse food containers and remove lids and rings from plastics. Bins for paper recycling are open daily.
... AT HOPE CENTER The Hope Center, 722 W. Mt. Vernon Blvd., 466-3070. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday - Saturday.
Special hours On Thursdays, senior citizens will receive a 50 percent discount and hours will be extended to 5:30 p.m.
Greenhouse plant sale Mr. Prewitt’s Greenhouse class at the high school is having their annual plant sale, selling plants that students have grown this year in the greenhouse by the Ag Building. The public is invited during the sale hours 3-5 p.m. each weekday. Bedding plants, vegetables and hanging baskets are available for sale.
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Volleyball tournament at Miller High School April 27
Everton booster club fish fry May 4
Auditions for Fiddler on the Roof May 13-14
A volleyball tournament is scheduled for Friday, April 27. The cost is $100 per team. Each team member will receive a free T-shirt. For more information or to enter, call 461-4025.
The Everton booster club will host an all you can eat fish fry from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 in the Everton community building. The menu will include catfish, chicken strips, fries, hush puppies, baked beans and coleslaw. The cost is $7.50 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12 and age 5 and under are free.
Mt. Vernon Community Theatre will be holding auditions for the famous play Fiddler on the Roof, Monday, May 13 and Tuesday, May 14, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Those interested must prepare a 90 second musical selection. Anyone may audition. The musical will be performed July 26-28 at the MARC. For more information, call 606-0242, or email mtvernoncommunitytheatre@ gmail.com
Pierce City arts festival set for May 18 The Pierce City Arts Council has moved their annual arts festival to the city’s south park. The festival is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Entrance is free. Artists will display their work including photography, wood turning, jewelry, pottery and painting in a variety of mediums. The arts council will launch its own root beer for its free root beer floats from noon until 2 p.m. Food vendors expected at the event include Dean’s Barbecue from Marionville, Prime Cut from Monett, Keen Bean from Mt. Vernon and Poppy’s Cafe from Pierce City. Wine tasters wil enter a garden through a cedar arbor donated by Pennington Seed Company. Free art workshops will also be offered as well as pottery classes. Call 4893041 for more information.
MVHS Alumni luncheon May 7 The Mt. Vernon High School luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the Heritage Cafeteria in Springfield. All Mt. Vernon High School alumni and guests are welcome to attend.
Dollar General relocates to new store in Aurora Dollar General has relocated to a new store in Aurora located at 1429 S. Elliott Avenue. The move happened on Saturday, April 20. The new location features a fresh layout, designed to make shopping easier and simpler for customers. Some of the store’s new features include seasonal products, easily recognizable departments with visible signage and coolers that are more conveniently located at the front of the store.
FFA Banquet The 71st Mount Vernon FFA Banquet will be held at Kings Way Christian Church Friday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. All FFA members, parents and interested individuals are encouraged to attend. Highlights of the evening include recognition of student accomplishments, installation of the new FFA officers and a great meal. Members are asked to bring a dessert.
MVHS graduate receives Outstanding Graduate Award at MSSU Kellen Cox, who will receive a bachelor’s degree in physical education on Saturday, May 11, has been an All-Conference MIAA Honorable Mention Quarterback at MSSU. He is a 2012 Student Athlete Academic Honor Roll member; nine-semester MSSU Football Captain; 2011-12 Sugar Bowl-Allstate good works Team member; 2012 National Foot-
Hospice Compassus seeking volunteers Hospice Compassus is looking for volunteers. A volunteer training class will be soon. For more information, or to register, call 890-3784. Volunteers provide some of the following services: friendly visits, writing letters, reading to patients, light housekeeping, running errands, meal preparation, patient caregiver relief, emotional and spiritual support, office and administrative tasks and helping with health fairs and community education.
Crowder College open enrollment April 29 Crowder College of Mt. Vernon will be having open enrollment for the Summer and Fall 2013 semesters on Monday, April 29. Course schedules are available online at www. crowder.edu. Call 461-0237 or email mtvernon@crowder. edu for an appointment for placement testing, advising and enrollment.
ball Foundation William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist; 2012 Missouri Southern E.O. & Virginia Humphrey award winner; and 2012 MSSU John Ware Memorial Scholarship winner. On campus, Cox has served as treasurer of the Student Athlete Advisory Council. He has been a Lifetime Sports Academy Counselor each year since 2008, Fellowship of Christian Athletes president in 2012 and an organizer of the AllAthlete Talent Show. He has been FCA president since his freshman year and a 5-year member of the Student Advisory Council. He helped raise over $4,000 for the “Make a Wish” Foundation and helped garner over 5,000 canned food products for local food pantries. He holds a 2013 Stewards of Children certification, worked for eight years serving children at Vacation Bible School and for six years helping children with disabilities on Special Olympics Mission trips in the U.S. and abroad. He currently works alongside employees of the Division of Youth Services, helping mentor high school boys. He also started several programs and services for students to keep away from drugs, alcohol, gang activities and violence. He has been named a Regional Director for the headquarters of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Kansas City, Mo. and will start his position soon after graduation.
Food service workshops in May Food service training workshops will be conducted during the month of May. Anyone who works in food service must attend and receive an ID card to continue working in the food service industry. Workshop dates are as follows: Friday, May 3, 1:303:30 p.m.; Friday, May 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Friday, May 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Friday, May 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Friday, May 31, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Call 466-2201 to enroll. The cost is $10 for each participant and each class will be limited to 20.
Blood drives slated for May The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is hosting a blood drive in Mt. Vernon from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 at the Missouri Rehabilitation Center. Another drive is scheduled in Pierce City from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at St. Mary’s Catholic School. For more information, call 1-800280-5337.
Mt. Vernon Community Theatre class April 27 Mt. Vernon Community Theatre is hosting a class titled “How to Audition for a Musical” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the MARC. Admission is $10 for nonmembers and $5 for students and members. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call 205-0929 or email mtvernoncommunitytheatre@gmail.com
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Arthritis Foundation exercise program May 13 The University of Missouri Extension is offering an exercise program given by the Arthritis Foundation from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, May 13 to June 19 at the Greenfield Senior Center. The Arthritis Foundation exercise program is a group format course offered by trained leaders in six week increments. Topics include range of motion, flexibility, balance, strengthening, endurance building exercises, relaxation techniques and health education topics. Participants must register in advance by calling 6372112. For a complete schedule of courses offered, visit www. moarthritis.org/regional-centers.html.
Benefit concert set for April 26 A benefit concert to help a local family with expenses. The mother has stage three colon cancer. The concert will be at 6 p.m. Friday, April 26 at the Dine-n-Dash restaurant in Aurora.
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HERE’S A TIP JoAnn Derson • If your kids (or you) like cereal, be sure to save the heavy plastic liners that hold the cereal inside the box. They are really handy when freezing meat patties in stacks. You can use them to separate layers of cookies, too. • Use a toothpick to keep the open end of your tape from disappearing. When you cut the tape, slip a toothpick at the end that’s still on the roll. You will never have to go fishing for it again. • “I’m spring cleaning. I like to touch up my baseboards, because I think it makes the rooms look fresher. I use a plastic dustpan as I go along. I press it up against the wall, and I can paint along without fear of getting paint on the wall above the baseboard. The rubber gasket along the bottom of the dustpan makes a great seal against the wall.” -A Reader, via email • Keep buttons secure by painting the threads with a dab of clear nail polish. • If you still have a paper vacuum bag, tuck a fabric-softener sheet into it before you attach it to your cleaner. As the air flows through it, the smell of the fabric softener will freshen your home. • If your water takes a minute to warm up, keep a pitcher by the sink. Let the water flow into the pitcher until it gets warm. Then, use that water (which otherwise would have been wasted) on your houseplants and in your garden. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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HIGHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GRADUATES - Three students will be graduating from Highland Chrisitan School in May. Pictured are Nichole Obert, daughter of Wes and Becky Obert, Greenfield; Morgan Cox, daughter of Tony Cox of Miller and Tina Garoutte of Mt. Vernon and Trey Brown, son of Charlene and the late Jeremy Brown, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brown, Miller.
Test pressure canner gauges now and get prepared for home canning From MU Extension Spring is here, which means it is time to get canning supplies and equipment checked and ready to use. It is also a good time to brush up on safe canning techniques. Before using it, be sure to get the dial gauge of your pressure canner tested. The spring in the dial gauge can get worn out or stuck, so it needs to be tested annually. Any low acid foods, like vegetables, meats and some tomato products, need to be canned under pressure in order to reach the temperature required to destroy the disease-causing microorganisms that could be present. If a pressure gauge is not accurate, it could create an environment inside the canning jar that is not only unsafe but is instead the perfect breeding ground for growing the pathogens. The contamination cannot be seen, smelled or tasted, so the only
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office cracking down on drunk drivers With prom and graduation season here, Missouri law enforcement want to make sure Missouri youth are celebrating safe and sober. The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office will join other Missouri law enforcement agencies to crack down on drunk driving May 2-13, 2013. It is illegal for someone under 21 to possess or consume alcohol in Missouri, yet youth make up a significant proportion of drunk drivers causing traffic crashes on Missouri roadways. Missouri has a Zero Tolerance Law. If you are under 21, your license will be suspended if you’re caught driving with even a trace of alcohol in your system. Consequences of drunk driving include jail time, loss
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Sweet melody amidst the moving spheres Breaks forth, a solemn and entrancing sound, A harmony whereof the earth’s green hills Give but the faintest echo; yet is there A music everywhere, and concert sweet! All birds which sing amidst the forest deep Till the flowers listen with unfolded bells; All winds that murmur over summer grass, Or curl the waves upon the pebbly shore;
way to ensure that the food is safe is to preserve it in the correct way. GAUGE TESTING Pressure canner gauges can be tested at many MU Extension offices in southwest Missouri. For a complete list of county locations visit extension.missouri.edu/ swregion online. Some county extension offices have a minimal charge to test gauges. One exception is the Greene County Extension Center which no longer tests gauges. Staff there sends all inquiries to Star Appliance, 1774 S Grant Ave, Springfield, Mo. “We don’t have the equipment to test in Greene County,” said David Burton, county program director. For those wanting to learn pressure canning or need recipes, the Greene County Extension Center also sells the 196-page book, “Complete Guide to Home Canning” for $18.
of their driver licenses, or being sentenced to use ignition interlocks. Insurance rates go up. Other financial hits include attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and the potential loss of job or job prospects. When family, friends and co-workers find out, violators can also face tremendous personal embarrassment and humiliation. “Driving drunk is simply not worth all the consequences,” stated Sheriff Brad DeLay. “Zero tolerance means zero chances: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” Between 2012 and 2013, 77 people were killed and 363 seriously injured in Missouri roadway crashes involving an impaired driver under the age of 21.
Shearburn, Haase engaged
Misty Stiles Shearburn of Monett and Michael Shearburn and wife Elizabeth of Van Buren, announce the engagement of their daughter Megan Michelle Shearburn to Timothy Edward Hasse, son of Carl and Krissy Haase of Pierce City. Megan is a 2012 graduate of Monett High School. She is currently employed by Freeman Hospital in Joplin. Timothy is a 2010 graduate of Pierce City High School. He is currently employed by Play Power of Monett. The couple will be married at the Freedom Worship Center in Joplin on Saturday, June 8, 2013.
Chiefly all earnest human voices rais’d
Lawrence County marriage licenses:
In charity and for the cause of truth,
■.Wade Gordon Hammond, 80, Springfield, to Mary Ann Shane, 69,
■.Juan Carlos Salas, 21, Monett, to Jeaneth Rueda, 19, Monett, March 31. Rogersville, April 5.
Mingle together in one sacred chord,
■.Jacob William Hester, 22, Mt. Vernon, to Ashley Nichole Miller, 20,
And float, a grateful incense, up to God.
■.Joseph John Ferrante-Cook, 31, Wyoming, Mich., to Tori Janene
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Mt. Vernon, April 12.
Brosseau, 27, Wyoming, Mich., April 7.
■.Torey Dale Kelley, 34, Aurora, to Regina Kristeen Stovall, 27, Aurora, April 12.
Aphids, nitrogen loss biggest wheat concern From MU Extension According to Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Barton County, most wheat in southwest Missouri has started to joint. “If wheat has begun jointing and nitrogen has not been applied, flying nitrogen over with a plane may be advised in order to reduce damage to the wheat head,” said Scheidt. “Recent rainfalls may cause loss of nitrogen that has been applied due to leaching that may occur in sandy soils. It is unlikely that there will be enough nitrogen lost though to justify a second application of nitrogen,” said Scheidt. Scheidt said aphids were seen above threshold levels in wheat that she scouted. Threshold levels for Bird Cherry Oat aphid and Greenbug aphid are 6 aphids/ ft. Greenbug and Bird Cherry Oat Aphids vector barley yellow dwarf virus and should be treated for until the flag leaf is present. Recommended treatment for aphids is 3.2 oz/A Warrior or 3.6 oz/A Mustang Max. “Apply insecticide when temperatures are at or above 60 degrees, when insects are active,” said Scheidt. Bird Cherry Oat aphids are olive green with redorange patches along the rear, near the cornicles, which look like tailpipes. Greenbug aphids are pale yellow to pale green with a prominent dark green line running down the length of the back. “As the season progresses, aphids become less tolerant of cold weather and may die due to extreme changes in temperature. So be sure to scout for aphids on a warm day before applying an insecticide,” said Scheidt.
Spring frost advisory means some plants may get nipped From MU Extension A heavy April frost can damage foliage on annuals, perennials and trees in the yard as well as vegetables in the garden. Homeowners can protect vulnerable plants with protective covers at night. Just remember, freezes can vary across local terrain. Low temperatures can vary by more than 10 degrees from the bottom of a valley to a nearby hilltop. Urban areas tend to be warmer than rural areas. What type of damage can occur with a frost? Flowers are often the tenderest part of a plant, and the first to be damaged by frost. This is certainly the case with strawberries, peaches and apples. “I get lots of calls from gardeners wanting to know what can be done to deal with frost,” said Patrick Byers, a horticulture specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “There are three things. First and foremost, plant at the proper time to avoid most frost. Second, cover plants with row cover or other protective layers. Third, pull back mulches and moisten the soil.” Do not use plastic to cover plants. Always use paper or
bed sheets or something similar to keep them a little bit warmer. “EASTER FREEZE” The harm in 2007 came as a result of the record breaking warm temperatures in late March followed by record lows April 4 through 9. Because of the earlier warm weather, plants were fully activated and not prepared for freezing cold temperatures. “There is no way to know how the remainder of the spring is going to go weatherwise. The weather in the winter of 2007 had been the third warmest on record and then along came the devastating week of the Easter freeze,” said Byers. The Easter freeze of 2007 was when several days of record cold temperatures (from April 4-9) damaged trees and fruit crops which had leafed out and bloomed early. In 2007, MU Extension horticulture specialists advised patience. In most cases, it took a couple of weeks to really determine how much damage occurred to the plants. Most perennials were able to overcome problems from the freeze at that time and trees did rebloom.
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Animal of the week: Bobolink bobolinks feed on insects and seeds. In winter, they have shown a preference for rice and some cultivated grains; a diet which has earned them a negative reputation with a number of South American farmers. Weight: between one and two ounces Distinguishing characteristics: As with most other species, male bobolinks in spring courtship colors are the most noticeable. A male’s breeding plumage is rich is contrast: The bird has black feathers on its face and tannish-yellow feathers on the back of its head. It has black wings, a black breast and a black tail; all of which are accented with whitishgray feathers and striping on its shoulders and lower back. A bobolink’s song is a rolling series of notes given in flight. It also has a harsher-
Trichomoniasis in Missouri
a polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which is more than 99 percent accurate at detecting ability to market bulls to Trichomoniasis. By Francis Skalicky Our team of scientists producers in other states and Missouri Department of around the world. We take reports every positive test. that threat to our cow-calf The high accuracy of PCR Agriculture Calving season can be producers seriously. The creates a scientific basis for such a rewarding time for Missouri Department of Agri- very limited chances of a Missouri cattlemen. Wheth- culture has been very aggres- false positive. On the other er in the spring or fall, watch- sive when it comes to Trich. hand, the nature of the Trich ing a mother cow nurture Since implementing new organism and the sampling her newborn calf helps us rules requiring Trichomonia- procedure create an environremember the very basic ele- sis testing in 2011, we have ment where false negatives ments of agriculture - grow- completed nearly 13,000 are much more common than ing new life into the food, Trichomoniasis tests at the false positives. The science fuel and fiber needed for the Animal Health Diagnostic behind these concepts tells us that retesting an animal world’s growing population. Laboratory in Springfield. That makes us a leading that has already been iden Missouri’s cattle producers take great pride and care state in Trichomoniasis man- tified as infected with Trich in the quality and health of agement. We take a scien- could result in a negative their herds, carefully mak- tific approach to identifying, result on the second test. ing decisions about genet- controlling and eradicating However, the science also ics, vaccines, and culling. this disease, quarantining shows that that there is a The health program of your positive animals and ensur- high probability the bull has livestock supplier is just as, ing producers are notified Trich and therefore is unfit to if not more, important than of positive test results. Our breed the cows in the herd. Missouri’s cattle producthe genetics. One of the most commitment to protectimportant health consider- ing Missouri’s producers ers have worked diligently ations is protecting against has resulted in a dramatic to become better educated Trichomoniasis (or Trich for decrease in the number of about the devastating effects short) - a venereal disease positive cases. In 2012, our of Trich. I encourage you to affecting cattle that can cut first full year of testing for visit with your neighbors, calf crops by 50 percent or the disease, we identified reach out to your veterinar172 positive bulls. Thus far ian, your county extension more. Trich can be financially in 2013, we’ve seen just 13 staff, local agricultural orgadevastating for cow-calf – a reduction of 70 percent. nizations and other officials producers and can severely The testing protocol used in to learn more about Trich. limit a purebred producer’s our Springfield lab utilizes Be aware of the risks asso-
When turtles cross roads, do they know where they’re going? By Francis Skalicky
impact on humans and are merely creatures trying to live long enough to produce the next generation. If all this has given you the urge to give a box turtle some road-crossing assistance the next time you see one on a highway, remember this: - If you stop, do so at a location and in a manner that won’t endanger you, your vehicle or other drivers on the road. - When you move a turtle, make sure you move it across the road in the direction it’s traveling. Because of its strong homing characteristics, if you set the turtle back in the direction from which it came, it will merely try to cross the road again. Over the years, a number of people have captured box turtles and tried to raise them as pets. Wild box turtles do much better in their natural settings than they do in captive settings (regardless of what you’ve read on the Internet). So, if you help a turtle cross a road, simply move it to the other side of the road and let it be what it was meant to be – a wild animal. Information about the types of turtles in Missouri can be found in the Missouri Department of Conservation booklet “Missouri’s Turtles.” This free publication is found at a number of Department of Conservation offices. Turtle information can also be found at www.missouriconservation.org Francis Skalicky is the media specialist for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Southwest Region. For information about conservation issues, call 417-895-6880.
ciated with exposing herds to untested bulls, and ask fellow producers to continue working with the Missouri Department of Agriculture to control this potentially devastating livestock disease. The value and reputation of Missouri’s cattle industry are too important to cut corners. As you watch your new calves on the fresh green grass this spring, ask yourself – What is a healthy herd worth?
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breeding and nesting range extends from northern Missouri up into Canada. Typically a colonial nesting species, they place their nests on the ground in dense vegetation. They have a preference for thick hayfields of grass, clover or alfalfa. A typical clutch consists of five-six reddish-brown eggs with
darker brown or purplish spots. The incubation period is 10-13 days. The offspring fledge in 10-14 days. In fall, bobolinks migrate to their winter range in central and southern South America.
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Missouri Department of Conservation We’ll have many opportunities to ask that question in the weeks ahead as we see one of the sure signs spring has arrived: Turtles will be crossing roads throughout the Ozarks. These turtle treks don’t mesh well with our dependence on automobiles, as evidenced by the large number of turtles killed by vehicles each year. Before we get to turtle awareness, here’s more about these interesting reptiles and their travels. Eighteen species of turtles are found in Missouri along with several sub-species. Although you’ll find various species crossing highways, the two most common turtles you’ll see on Ozarks roads are the three-toed box turtle and ornate box turtle. Three-toed box turtles have plain, olive-brown colored shells and ornate box turtles have dark shells marked with yellow streaks and spots. (Young three-toed box turtles often have yellow markings on their shell, but their shell color becomes duller as they mature.) Three-toed box turtles prefer brushy edges of fields and oak-hickory forests interspersed with clearings while ornate box turtles tend to be more of a prairie/grassland species. However, in this part of the state, it seems like the two can be found with nearly equal frequency in many areas. Some box turtles we see crossing the road are looking for food or shelter, others are males seeking mates. But back to the opening question: How do they know they’re headed in the right direction?
And, along with that, why are they so determined to cross traffic-filled highways when equally good habitat may be in another – and much safer – direction? It is true that box turtles have a good sense of smell that helps them find food, water and other components of habitat – but that’s not entirely the correct answer to the questions. It’s equally true box turtles have good vision that helps them find items they need to survive – but that’s not really the answer either. The primary navigational tool that guides a box turtle’s travels is memory. The seasonal ranges of box turtles are often quite small – sometimes as small as several acres. Box turtles instinctually familiarize themselves with the various components of their range (where food is, where water is, where a good place to lay eggs is, where a good place to hibernate is, etc.). Then, over the course of the season and succeeding seasons, they use their strong homing abilities to return to these locations as they need to. It doesn’t matter if their routes cross automobile-filled roads or newly developed sub-divisions; all the turtles know is they have to get back to the spots they’re accustomed to using at this time of year. Because of this, box turtles removed from their home range and relocated some distance away will generally not stay at new, unfamiliar locations (unless forced to). Studies have shown displaced turtles will travel considerable distances in attempts to find their original homes. For the most part, box turtles have little negative
sounding “chek” call. Life span: information not available Habitat: Bobolinks breed in open grasslands and hay fields. During migration and in winter, they frequent freshwater marshes, grasslands, rice fields and sorghum fields. Life cycle: The bobolink’s
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bobolinks are not classified as endangered or threatened in most parts of their North American range, their numbers have experienced significant drops in recent decades. Part of the reason for this decline stems from alterations that have occurred in native grassland habitat and changes that have taken place in agricultural practices. Early hay-cuttings often occur when bobolinks are either incubating eggs or raising broods. Another problem occurs on the southern end of the migration route where bobolinks are often shot by South American farmers who view the birds as crop pests. First discovered: The first scientific description of the bobolink was written by the famed naturalist Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Family matters: The bobolink belongs to the bird family Icteridae. This group of New World birds includes blackbirds, meadowlarks and orioles. Length: up to seven inches in length (wingspan of 11-12 inches) Diet: In North America,
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Missouri Department of Agriculture Species: Bobolink Scientific name: Dolichonyx oryzivorus Nicknames: none Claim to fame: Bobolinks are migratory grassland birds that travel through our local prairies in spring en route to nesting spots further north and in fall on the way to their South American winter range. This strikingly colored bird is one of several bird species whose decline has been linked to native grassland habitat changes in North America. Bobolinks can be seen in southern Missouri in spring and fall and in some parts of north Missouri and areas further north in summer. This bird is known for its pleasant song and long migration route. Its migratory trips between Canada/northern U.S. and South America add up to a round trip of more than 12,000 miles. The bobolink has received some literary fame due to its frequent mentions in the works of famed poet Emily Dickinson. Species status: Though
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■ ELEMENTARY/INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Breakfast, $1.05; Lunch, $1.45; Milk, 30¢ MONDAY: No School. TUESDAY: Breakfast - Pancake griddle sandwich, banana, cinnamon toast. Lunch - Soft tacos w/ tortilla chips or sloppy Joe or fajita chicken salad, easy bean bake, fresh garden salad, fresh grapes, Spanish Rice. WEDNESDAY: Breakfast - Egg and cheese pizza, yogurt. Lunch - Chicken patty or seasoned grilled chicken or caesar chef salad, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, green beans, fresh grapes, hot roll. THURSDAY: Breakfast - Breakfast burrito w/ salsa, hash brown patty, orange smiles. Lunch - Spaghetti w/ Italian bread or pig in a blanket or asian chef salad, glazed carrots, fresh broccoli, corn, peaches. FRIDAY: Breakfast - Biscuits & gravy, sausage, melon cup, yogurt. Lunch - Flatbread pizza or 3 cheese grilled cheese or chef salad, baby carrots w/ dip, spinach salad, pickled beets, tropical fruit.
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MVHS NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY AWARD CEREMONY - On Monday, April 15, the induction ceremony for the Mt. Vernon chapter of National Honor Society was held at the Mt. Vernon High School. Six teachers and 14 students were inducted into the organization and 22 seniors were given a goodbye gift as thanks for their service. Tanya Hannaford, Kim Blevins and Jason Haymes (above, right) were awarded Most Influential Teacher by president Erica Walters, treasurer Sierrah Johnson, vice-president Sarah Atallah, secretary Aleece Kanai and service chair Korey Pryer. Jeanne Jones was awarded Teacher of the Year. Teachers not pictured, Tom McChesney and David Soetaert. 2013 inductees include (left) Ezra Emerson, Ashton Gibson, Pierce Gibson, Dylan Ellis, Benjamin Crider, Ashley Childers, Shea Bekemeier, Addie Hodgson, Maddie Lasater, Jonathan Jarvis, Makayla Hicks, Mackenzie Farmer and Justin Schaedler. Not pictured, Nate Quick.
MVMS eighth grade graduation
MVHS band concert slated for May 9
Eighth grade students at Mt. Vernon Middle School will graduate at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 in the middle school gym.
The Mt. Vernon High School spring band concert is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9 in the high school gym.
Last day of school schedule for local students
Verona Elementary to host multicultural fair May 3
The last day of school is almost here for area schools. Here is the schedule. Mt. Vernon schools, Monday, May 20; Miller schools, Friday, May 17; Marionville schools, Tuesday, May 21; Verona schools, Friday, May 17; Round Grove, Thursday, May 16.
From 8:30 am. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, Verona Elementary School will host a multicultural fair. During the afternoon, starting at 1:15 p.m., the school will participate in a Cinco de Mayo assembly which will involve activities for both students and staff.
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MONDAY: Breakfast - Muffins, yogurt. Lunch - Cheesy chicken, broccoli rice casserole, corn, mousse. TUESDAY: Breakfast - Pancakes, sausage link. Lunch - Chicken pot pie, baby carrots, cheese stick. WEDNESDAY: Breakfast - Biscuit & gravy, yogurt, juice. Lunch - Spaghetti, garlic bread stick, green beans. THURSDAY: Breakfast - Frudel, hash brown, juice. Lunch - Chicken nuggets, peas, cookie packet. FRIDAY: Breakfast - French sticks, sausage links. Lunch - BBQ sandwich, fries, baked beans.
■ JUNIOR HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL Breakfast, $1.10; Lunch, $1.90; Milk, 35¢ MONDAY: Breakfast - Crumb cake. Lunch Cheesy chicken rice, spinach salad, mousse. TUESDAY: Breakfast - Pancakes, sausage link. Lunch - Chicken pot pie, baby carrots, cheese sticks. WEDNESDAY: Breakfast - Biscuit & gravy, yogurt, juice. Lunch - Spaghetti, garlic bread stick, green beans. THURSDAY: Breakfast - Flat bread pizza. Lunch - Chicken nuggets, baked beans, cookie packet. FRIDAY: Breakfast - Sausage cheese biscuit. Lunch - BBQ sandwich, fries, baked beans.
Marionville ■ ELEMENTARY/HIGH SCHOOL Breakfast, 80¢; Lunch, (K-5) $1.60, (6-12) $1.70; MHS has an a la carte line and a second choice on entrée daily MONDAY: No School. TUESDAY: Breakfast - Breakfast pizza. Lunch - Cheese pizza, tossed salad, corn, autumn spice square, mandarin oranges. WEDNESDAY: Breakfast - Biscuits and gravy. Lunch - Ham & cheese on a bun, sweet potato fries, baked beans, pears. THURSDAY: Breakfast - Breakfast burrito. Lunch - Lasagna, green beans, whole wheat rolls, sliced peaches. FRIDAY: Breakfast - Scrambled eggs, sliced bacon. Lunch - Floured burrito, tossed salad, baby carrots w/ ranch dressing, rice crispy treat, fresh apple.
Area FFA students place at state competition Local FFA students recently competed at state competition last weekend in Columbia AURORA The Aurora agronomy team placed third. Members of that team include Erica Crews, Derek Martin, Caleb Hitsman and Colton Rowell. Martin placed sixth, Crews placed seventh, Hitsman placed 12th and Rowell placed 19th. Colton Spencer ra FFA chapter in the division speaking career event.
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Colby Wilson of the Aurora FFA chapter, won the Missouri FFA outdoor recreation entrepreneurship and placement combined proficiency award. Wilson is a senior at Aurora High School. Jonathan Bellis of the Aurora FFA chapter, received the Missouri youth in agriculture scholarship. The Aurora FFA chapter received the second place Missouri FFA environmental and natural resources career development event award. The Aurora FFA chapter placed second in the nursery/ landscaping career development event. Members of this team include Logan Parker, Paige Whitlock, Katie Pennell and Maclain Rapp. Parker placed first, Whitlock placed seventh, Pennell placed 11th and Rapp placed 14th. The Aurora FFA chapter placed second in the livestock career development event.
Members of this team include Rebekah Callison, Cody Wright, Nathan Mueller and Garrett Schnelle. Callison placed first, Wright placed 21st, Mueller placed 25th and Schnelle placed 37th. The Aurora FFA chapter placed first in the farm management career development event. Members of this team include Amy Smith, Jonathan Bellis, Katie Myers and Trystan Thompson. Smith placed first, Bellis placed seventh, Myers placed 10th and Thompson placed 20th. MILLER The Miller FFA chapter placed second in the horse evaluation career development event. Members of this team include Randi Gold, Rachel Gold, Ty Whittaker and Brandy Belcher. Randi Gold placed sixth, Rachel Gold placed seventh and Whittaker placed 32nd. Ty Whittaker of the Miller FFA chapter placed first in the division 1 prepared public speaking career development event. The Miller FFA chapter placed fifth in the FFA agricultural issues forum career development event. Members of this team include Ashley Leavitt, Emily Allen, Colton Pettyjohn, Dylan Newell, Kai-lee Howard, Karen Quinonez and Paige Bowerman. The Missouri FFA Association recognized Miller FFA student Connor Scott as Area 9 Star in agribusiness. The Miller FFA chapter placed fifth in the Missouri FFA
knowledge leadership career development event. Members of this team include Jessica Hylton, Wesley Parnell, Emiline Webb and Kassidy Tuttle. Hylton placed fifth and Parnell placed 11th. MT. VERNON The Mt. Vernon FFA chapter placed fourth in the FFA agricultural issues forum career development event. Members of that team include Laynie Dake, Jason Thompson, Hannah Cox, Kelsie Raucher, Colter Sexton, Gage Harmon and Jordan LaSalle. Brooke Mareth of the Mt. Vernon FFA chapter won the Missouri FFA equine science entrepreneurship proficiency award. Mareth is a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. The Missouri FFA Association recognized Mt. Vernon FFA student Kyler Kalbaugh as Area 11 Star in agribusiness. The Missouri FFA Association recognized Mt. Vernon FFA student Jason Thompson as Area 11 Star Farmer. The Mt. Vernon FFA chapter placed third in the poultry career development event. Members of this team include Jonathan Herbert, Shailyn Benbrook, Blane Schnake and Emily Reyelts. Herbert placed fifth, Benbrook placed 13th, Schnake placed 29th and Reyelts placed 35th. Sidney Carns of the Mt. Vernon FFA chapter placed sixth in the Missouri FFA creed speaking career development event.
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TRINITY LUTHERAN ANNOUNCES EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION AND VALEDICTORIAN - Trinity Lutheran School has announced that the Valedictorian of the 2013 graduating eighth grade class is Samantha Schnake, daughter of Dustin and Scynthia Schnake of Stotts City. Graduation is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the school in Freistatt.
Project Graduation We wanted to say Thank You! Thank you for your donation. We are still accepting donations through Thursday, April 25. We greatly appreciate your support for this safe event for the kids.
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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
This Week’s Rising Stars Chelsi Mikell Chelsi Mikell is in the fifth grade at Mt. Vernon Intermediate School.
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LITTLE MISS MILLER Destiny Reid, six year old daughter of Brittany and Chris Reid of Miller, was recently crowned Queen for Beautiful Me Productions and she was awarded the title Little Miss Miller. She is advancing to the state pageant on April 26-28 in St. Louis.
She has been Student of the Month each year, was a state finalist twice for the National American Miss Missouri Pageant. She enjoys cheerleading, gymnastics, volleyball and horseback riding. She attends Lifebridge Church in Mt. Vernon. Chelsi is the daughter of Troy and Tami Mikell. She hopes to become a professional horse trainer.
Christian Atwood Christian Atwood is in the fifth grade at Mt. Vernon Intermediate School. He has been on the A/B Honor Roll and a Citizen of the Month every year since Kindergarten. Christian is the son of John and Leona Atwood. He hopes to pursue a career in video game programming, testing and playing.
Mt. Vernon Middle School Principal Bob Senninger has announced the school’s Students of the Month for March 2013. Pictured are: (from left to right) Celia Davidson (7th), Raymon Rivas (7th), Jarrett Massie (8th), Jessica Baugh (8th), Jamie Schall (6th) and Alec Hill (6th).
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Derrick Estell awarded $20,000 scholarship Presented with honors from Foot Locker in surprise assembly at Miller High School Miller High School’s Derrick Estell was surprised Tuesday, April 16, by an assembly and the issuance of a $20,000 scholarship by Foot Locker.
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Miller Prinicipal Kern Sorrel (right) congratulates a happy Derrick Estell.
Mt’neers lose two of three
Mt. Vernon loses to Patriots for the first time in 18 years; Aurora game to be made up Saturday
Mt. Vernon lost a gutwrenching 8-7 decision at East Newton on Tuesday, April 16, on the road in Big 8 Conference action. That followed a 10-0 whitewashing of Reeds Spring at home, Monday, April 8. Friday, April 19, the Mt’neers lost at home, 11-1, to powerful Springfield Catholic. The Mt’neers are 9-6 entering this week’s play. Reeds Spring game Mark Moriondo pitched a two-hit shutout of the Wolves. He struck out four. The Mt’neers blew it open with a five-run fourth. Mt. Vernon banged out 14
hits. Grayson Ketron had a triple among his three hits. Connor Osterloh, Logan Rycraft, Zane Phillips each banged out two hits. Daniel Curl had a double. Mt. Vernon also won the jayvee game, 10-2. Reeds Spring 000 000 0— 0/ 2/4 Mt. Vernon 101 521 x— 10/14/1
East Newton game Brayden Williams, Grayson Ketron and Lance Rycraft toiled on the hill for the Mt’neers, who lost to the Patriots for the first time in 18 seasons. Rycraft had a triple and two RBIs. Kyler Shoff, Skylar Phillips, Domimic Swillum and Daniel
Mt. Vernon finishes 3rd in tournament Lady Mt’neers upend Seymour, 12-10, to win 3rd in own tourney, which was Wednesday Mt. Vernon finished third in its own tournament, which was completed last Wednesday, April 17. It had been delayed for nearly a month. Whitney Wiehe got the victory, a 12-10 decision over Seymour. She scored a pair of runs. Maddie Brown tallied three times, getting three hits. Seymour 190 000—10 Mt. Vernon 105 33x—12
Semifinal game In the tournament semifinals, Billings manhandled Brown and Mt. Vernon, 9-1. Kaitlyn Foulke scored Mt. Vernon’s lone run. Mt. Vernon 010 000 0—1 Billings 101 502 x—9
Greenfield game In regular season play, Mt. Vernon scored an 8-7 victory over Greenfield. Savannah Thomas, Brown and Chelsea Snyder each
Mt’neers lose to Carl Junction, 8-1 Mt. Vernon’s Jarod Davis wins singles match to produce lone Mt’neer win; jayvee team wins Mt. Vernon lost to Carl Junction, 8-1, Monday, April 15, in high school tennis action. The complete results for Mt. Vernon players against Thomas Jefferson: Singles Jarod Davis defeated Coltharp, 8-2; Ezra Emerson lost to Gloshen, 5-8; Andrew Baugh lost to Smith, 5-8; Robbie Williams lost to Weston, 0-8; Jacob Simmons lost to Casper, 4-8;
Miller bests Purdy, 10-0
Hunter Gibson lost to Sloniker, 5-8. Doubles Davis/Emerson lost to Coltharp/Glosher, 6-8; Baugh/Williams lost to Smith/Casper, 2-8; Simmons/Gibson lost to Sloniker/Weston, 4-8. Jayvee Mt. Vernon won, 7-3. Nate Quick lost to Keegan, 2-5; Greg Maddocks defeated Kuykendall, 5-1; Sage Walrath defeated Hughes, 5-3; Jordan Walters defeated Northup, 5-4; Jeffrey Shuster lost to Marsh, 0-5; Quick/Walters lost to Northup/Pittman, 1-6;
Estell, who is attending Valparaiso University to play football this fall, was one of only 20 nationwide to receive the money. He rushed for more than 1,100 yards and 23 touchdowns for Coach Dustin Baldwin’s Miller Cardinals last fall. Now, he plans on taking his skills at running back to Valparaiso this fall.
Shane Williams continues to dominate; girls led by freshman Karlie Meeks at P.C. Karlie Meeks got first place in the long jump for the Lady Mt’neers at the Hillbilly Relays at Pierce City. But she wasn’t the lone scorer for Coach Michelle Rust’s girls team on Tuesday, April 9. Addie Jones captured third in the triple jump. Tamiaya Henderson took third and Katelyne Cartwright fifth in the shot put. Tawnie Wilson took sixth in the high jump. And the 4x100 meter relay squad of Jones, Wilson, Henderson and Meeks took third. On the boys’ side, Shane Williams scored in each of the jumps.
He took second in the high jump. And, he took first in the other two jumps. In the long jump, Williams measured his leap at 21’9.5”. In the triple jump, his leap was 43’9.25”. Tyler Richardson claimed third and fifth in the discus and shot put, respectively. Pierce Gibson was third in the high jump. And Dylan Ellis was fifth in the 300-meter hurdles. Mt. Vernon’s 4x400 team was fifth. Schedule Weather-permitting, Mt. Vernon’s track teams are scheduled to run at Fair Grove Thursday.
Curl each had doubles. Mt. Vernon had broken a 6-6 tie entering the top of the seventh with a run, only to have East Newton parlay a single, a hit batter, a sacrifice and a double into the winning runs. Mt. Vernon fell to 1-1 in the league. Mt. Vernon 003 111 1—7/11/2 East Newton 022 020 2—8/ 8/0
Catholic game Springfield Catholic scored five runs in the first inning and rolled to an 11-1 non-conference victory Friday, April 19. Daniel Curl, Skylar Phillips and Mark Moriondo pitched for Mt. Vernon. Logan Rycraft scored Mt. Vernon’s lone run. Catholic 501 020 3—11/8/3 Mt. Vernon 000 010 0— 1/6/2
Aurora game Weather forced postponement of the Aurora game until 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Underwood “Spirit of ’76” Park.
scored twice for Mt. Vernon. Lexi Farmer and Wiehe also scored for the Lady Mt’neers. The jayvee lost an 8-0 decision, as Hannah Cox and Bridgett Hoffman had hits for Mt. Vernon. Greenfield 002 221 0—7 Mt. Vernon 003 410 x—8
Baxter Springs game Maddie Brown was handed her first loss of the season last Friday, April 12, as Baxter Springs took a 13-3 decision. Thomas had a pair of hits and scored two runs. Wiehe tallied Mt. Vernon’s other run after getting a walk and stolen base. Baxter Springs also won the jayvee contest, 26-2. Sydney Marsh and Snyder had a pair of hits apiece. Baxter Springs Mt. Vernon
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Maddocks/Stephens defeated Kuykendall/Dixon, 5-0; Shuster/Walarth defeated Marsh/ Greenstreet, 5-1; Joe McCarty/ Jonathan Cossey defeated Hughes/Kuykendall, 5-3; Tyler Aldrich/Stephens defeated Lawson/Terry, 5-4. Springfield Invitational The Mt’neers competed in the Springfield Invitational on Wednesday, April 10. The results for Mt. Vernon: Singles Ezra Emerson defeated Smith of Carl Junction, 6-3; and Emerson lost to Hershenson of West Plains, 2-6. Jarod Davis defeated Bogue of Parkview, 6-0; Davis defeated Young of Glendale, 6-2; and Davis lost to Klousia of Glendale, 1-6. Doubles Hunter Gibson/Jacob Simmons lost to LaFoe/Watts of Cape Central, 1-6. Robbie Williams/Andrew Baugh lost to Halvadar/Poe of Central, 2-6.
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Tamiaya Henderson (seated center) pauses before putting her name on the letter of intent to play basketball for Pittsburg (Ks) State. Left, is her mother, Tammy Henderson, and at right is her grandfather, Ron Weldy. Standing behind are her grandmother, Janet Weldy, and Jamie LaSalle, her Mt. Vernon coach.
Mt’neer golf team wins 1st in tourney Mt. Vernon prepares to host Big 8 Tournament by winning Mountain Grove Invitational event Mt. Vernon won the 15team Mountain Grove Invitational on Monday, April 15. That sets them up to host the Big 8 Tournament Thursday, April 25. The Mt’neers finished 12 strokes ahead of runner-up Ava, 326 to 338. Individually, Tripper Jensen shot an even par 71 to win medalist honors. Devin Brown fired an 82, good for fifth. Korey Pryer shot an 85 to claim 11th place among individuals. Ian Reeves also medaled with an 86. Canyon Moenkhoff shot a
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99 to round off Mt. Vernon’s individual totals at Mountain Grove. At Carl Junction In a home match on Tuesday, Feb. 16, Mt. Vernon shot a team total 170 to win a triangular. Korey Pryer fired a 39 to win individual medalist honors, with Tripper Jensen close behind with a 40. Canyon Moenkhoff shot a 45, Devin Brown a 46, and Ian Reeves a 56 to round out the Mt’neers scoring. Carl Junction shot a 174 and Monett a 192 to finish the team scoring. Mt. Vernon jayvee Lamar shot a 378 to win
the annual Mt. Vernon Jayvee tournament by one shot over Carl Junction. Monett was third at 394 and Aurora fourth at 395, Mt. Vernon was fifth at 425, followed by Cassville at 447 and Diamond at 474. Individual totals for Mt. Vernon: Ian Reeves 93, Ryan McCracken 105, Lane Van Matre 107, Zack Wilson 120 and Justin Schaedler 122. For Aurora, the totals looked like this: Corey Gregory 87, Trenton Kelley 100, William Mueller 102, Bryant Vaught 106 and Keith Bellanger 109. Carthage The Mt’neers won a triangular golf match at Carthage Friday. Mt. Vernon shot a 166 to 174 for Carthage and 188 for Webb City. Individually, Devin Brown shot 39, Korey Pryer 41, Tripper Jensen 42, Canyon Moenkhoff 44 and Ian Reeves 45.
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Golf scramble Mt. Vernon will host a 3-person golf scramble at the local course on Saturday, April 27. The event begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. The fee is $120 per team, and all proceeds will benefit the Mt. Vernon golf team. Call the Mt. Vernon course at 466-7831 to sign up. Entry includes one mulligan per player, lunch and closest to the pin. Carts may be rented at the course. Based on a full flight of 18 teams, prize breakdowns will be as follows (each flight): $120 per players prize money for 1st place; $80 per player for 2nd place; $40 per player for 3rd place. Closest to the pin prizes are St. Louis and Springfield Cardinal tickets.
Former Mt’neer Stokes hired by Spokane Owls
Miller wins with a 1-hit shutout from Boby Johnson to beat the Eagles, 100, last Monday, April 15. The Cards, who moved to 9-0 for season and 4-0 in the Spring River Valley Conference with the win, got three hits from David Hartley, while Johnson and Dylan Hill each had a pair. Hill and Jordan Jack added doubles.
The Foot Locker award is presented to “recognize students who demonstrate academic excellence and exemplify strong leadership skills both in sports and within their community.” Estell certainly fits that description, said his former head coach, Baldwin, who has resigned to take the job at Neosho. His mother, Amy McLain, and the rest of the immediate family were on hand to congratulate Estell. The entire Miller student body applauded as Estell received the award.
Track teams run at Hillbilly Relays
The Springfield News-Leader reports that Ryan Stokes has been hired as the new head boys’ basketball coach and athletic director at Spokane. Stokes was at Fordland for one season. Prior to that, he had been coach at McDonald County and at Miller. He took his Cardinal team to Columbia.
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MAE ELLEN BRADLEY
Monett - Mae Ellen Bradley, 87, Monett, died Sunday evening, April 21, 2013, at the Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Springfield. She was born July 20, 1925, in Reseda, Calif., to Fred and Vera Irene (Fletcher) Elwell. She graduated from Verona High School. She owned and operated Daisy Ceramics and later Holiday and Gift Gallery in Monett since 1960. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Monett. She and David N. Bradley were married almost 60 years before his death Sept. 17, 2002. Survivors include three daughters, Vickie Whitworth, Columbia, Connie Veith, Springfield, and Terry Baldin, Mt. Vernon; one brother, Bill Elwell, Monett; three grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Monett IOOF Cemetery with Dr. Bill Cox officiating, under the direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, in care of the funeral home.
HELEN LOUISE BURBRIDGE
Aurora - Helen Louise Burbridge, 77, Aurora, died at 4:10 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013, in her home. She was born Sept. 20, 1935, in Springfield to Charles and Gladys (Layman) Garoutte. She was a 1953 graduate of Marionville High School and lived in Lawrence County her entire life. She worked in the office of O.E. Moore Dairy and was a long time member of the Aurora Fundamental Methodist Church. She was a member of the historical society. She married James M. “Jim” Burbridge Oct. 18, 1952, in Eureka Springs, Ark. He survives. Additional survivors include two sons, Jerry Burbridge, Republic, and Charles Burbridge, Aurora; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Garoutte; and two sisters, Charlene Perry and Josephine Blanot. Services were April 22 at the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora. Memorial donations may be made to the Aurora Fundamental Methodist Church for the purchase of a new sign, in care of the funeral home.
PATRICIA ANN DAVIS
Lawrenceburg - Patricia Ann Davis, 57, Springfield, died Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Select Specialty Hospital, Springfield. She was born in Columbus, Kan., June 21, 1955, to John Henry and Naomi Ruth Kellough Davis. She was a lifelong resident of the Lawrenceburg and Everton areas. She was employed as a seamstress with numerous garment companies, including Dunbrook Garment Company. She was a 1973 graduate of Miller High School and was a longtime member of Lawrenceburg United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, John Henry Davis. Survivors include her mother, Ruth Davis, Lawrenceburg; and two brothers, Roy L. Davis, Lawrenceburg, and Richard Davis, Humansville. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, in the Lawrenceburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. George Newalla officiating. Inurnment will be in John’s Chapel Cemetery, south of Ash Grove, under the direction of Wilson Brim Daniel Funeral Home, Ash Grove.
ARZA VIOLA FLETCHER
Aurora - Arza Viola Fletcher, 80, Aurora, died Sunday, April 21, 2013, in Mercy Hospital, Aurora. She was born March 1, 1933, in Leon, Okla. She was a homemaker. Survivors include five sons, Roger Fletcher and Terry Fletcher, both of Aurora, Gary Fletcher, Marionville, Monty Fletcher, Ardmore, Okla., and Craig Fletcher, Lebanon, Tenn.; four brothers, Floyd Totty Jr., Donald Totty, Albert Totty and Richard Totty; two sisters, Georgie Whatley Spradlin and Alice Hood; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; and one brother, Kenneth Totty. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25, in the Harvest Church, under the direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora. Burial will be in Ratliff City Cemetery in Ratliff City, Okla. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
GLENN A. REEDY
Verona - Glenn A. Reedy, 62, Verona, died Monday, April 8, 2013, at Johnson Regional Medical Center, Clarksville, Ark., after an extended illness. He was born Nov. 7, 1950, in Beloit, Wis., to Barbara and Don Reedy. He was employed for the past 18 years at Kemin Industries (formerly ADF) in Verona. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Reedy, Aurora; his fiancé, Linda Kondrick, Oark, Ark.; and one sister, Donna Fletcher, Aurora. He was preceded in death by his father, Don Reedy; and one brother, Phil Reedy. Memorial services were April 20 at Spring River Cemetery, Verona, with Matt DeWeerd officiating.
In Memory
MAX LEBURN MASON Augusta, Kan. - Max Leburn Mason, 84, has “gone fishing.” Sunday, April 7, 2013, Dad suffered a fall. He passed Monday, April 15, 2013, in his home surrounded by his family, and with Amy, his loyal four-legged companion lying by his side. The celebration of his life was Friday, April 19, 2013, in Eastminster Presbyterian sanctuary, 1958 N. Webb Road, Wichita, Kan. He is survived by Steve Mason, son, and his wife, Becky of Little Rock, Ark.; Pam Mason, daughter, of Hickory Creek, Texas, Greg Mason, son, of Andover, Kan., and Hannah, granddaughter, of Andover, Kan. Max was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Ann; a son, Mark; his mother and stepfather, Ruth and Paul Orr; his father and stepmother, Glen and Dot Mason. Max is also survived by a half-brother, Larry Mason of Cinebar, Wash.; a half-sister, Kay Chase of Williamsburg, Va.; and a half-brother, Reese Mason of Joplin. Max was born Sept. 15, 1928, in Miller. He was a Korean War veteran. He was a 1946 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and attended Park College, Kansas City and Southwest Missouri State, Springfield. He was a district manager for the Ralston-Purina Company in Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. After retiring from Ralston-Purina in the mid-80s, Max became an insurance agent for Farmers Insurance of Andover. He was a member of the Lions Club of Augusta, the Masonic Lodge, Good Sams Travel Club and the infamous Moose Club of Aurora. As an avid outdoorsman, Max truly enjoyed the beauty of the Kansas Flint Hills, either shooting quail or hunting deer. After first ice out, it was on to Cormorant, Manitoba, in pursuit of northern pike and walleye. He traveled extensively with his wife, Nellie Ann, by pulling their fifth-wheel to Alaska or McAllen, Texas. Max was very proud of his family. We think that out of all his accomplishments, it was showing his love and devotion as mom’s caregiver that has meant the most. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harden Hospice of El Dorado, Kan., and/or to the Kansas Humane Society. To share a memory, or to leave condolences, please visit Max’s memorial webpage at www. headleyfuneralchapel.com. A graveside service will be held at Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, on Saturday, May 25, 2013.
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SHERIFF’S REPORT Among recent cases from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office:
▼ BURGLARIES, THEFTS •Items were reported stolen from the property of Dorthy Ard on April 8. •Kathy Crouch reported on April 10 that a male attempted to come inside her residence through a locked door. The man then went to the front of the house and looked through her windows. •David Crockett stated on April 14 that in the last week, he discovered items missing from his barn. •On April 15, Tony Akin reported that a relative had stolen items from his RV.
▼ OTHER CASES •A 56-year-old Verona woman reported unauthorized charges on her credit card April 10. •On April 11, Wendy E. Griffin stated that she left her pickup with a relative on Feb. 11. She received a phone call from an unknown person saying they had bought the truck from her relative. •Cherry Gatewood stated on April 13 that she and her husband owned a Dodge truck, but had been letting a friend make payments on it. After taking it to be repainted, they left it in the backyard of the friend. The truck was discovered lifted onto logs and the tires and rims stolen. •A 40-year-old Marionville man reported that when he went to file his taxes, someone had already filed using his social security number.
POLICE REPORT Among recent cases from the Mt. Vernon Police Department:
▼ BURGLARIES, THEFTS •A student at Mt. Vernon Middle School reported their bicycle missing from the bike racks on April 8. •On March 29 Kyle Adams reported his wallet missing.
▼ OTHER CASES •Jessica M. Beers reported on April 9 that someone had written obscene things on her front door and poured beer on her car. There is a suspect. •John F. Clover was charged with disorderly conduct on April 1. •Anthony D. Dejong was charged with littering on April 15.
MUNICIPAL COURT Mt. Vernon Municipal Judge Randee Stemmons heard the following cases during February. Unless stated otherwise, defendants pleaded guilty to the charges shown and were fined the amounts shown and, in most cases, $22.50 in court cases.
▼ ALCOHOL-, DRUG-RELATED •Steven Joseph Henze, minor in possession of intoxicants. Sentenced to two days in jail. •Michael Alan Kirk Jr., stealing; minor in possession of intoxicants, perform eight hours community service on each count. •Stephanie M. Stringer, failure to appear, perform 10 hours community service. •Benjamin J. Terhune, two counts of peddling without a license, $50 on each count. •Lori J. Whittington, two counts of peddling without a license, $50 on each count.
▼ TRAFFIC •Shonda Marie Dennison, failure to register motor vehicle annually, $25. •Amanda Leigh Evans, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Suspended imposition of sentence, probation for one year. •Tyler James Fuhrmann, defective equipment (amended from careless and imprudent driving), $77.50. •Christina Marie Gourd, driving while license was revoked. Suspended imposition of sentence, probation for one year. •Jennifer L. Groves, too little right of way between vehicles, $50. •Grace A. Hickman, failure to maintain financial responsibility, completed 40 hours community service. •Luis Alberto Hinojoso, failure to register motor vehicle annually, $25. •Jesse Ray Moore, speeding, $55. •Josey Lynn Norris, speeding, $55. •Donald James Paulson Jr., speeding, $70. •Angie Dawn Phillips, failure to
register annually, $25. •Ralph B. Phillips, failure to maintain financial responsibility. Suspended imposition of sentence, probation for six months. •Rebecca Sue Roe, failure to register motor vehicle annually, $25. •Kimberly Soole, speeding, $55. •Charles Samuel Wilson, speeding, $35. *Danny Shelton, failure to signal, $50; no insurance, suspended imposition of sentence, probation for one year. •Rogelio Bernal, speeding $55; no operator’s license, $50; failure to maintain financial responsibility, suspended imposition of sentence, probation for six months. •Heath Emerson Brafford, defective equipment (amended from following too closely), $100. •Mark Bishop, speeding, $55; driving while license was suspended, suspended imposition of sentence, probation for one year. •Curtis Lee Carpenter, defective equipment, $25.50. •Steven W. Chrisman, failure to maintain financial responsibility, suspended imposition of sentence, probation for one year. •David Ray Cox, failure to register vehicle annually, $25. •Steven Wayne Crumpler, failure to register vehicle annually, $25. •Catlyn Wynona Elliott, too little right of way between vehicles, $50. •Mathew James Hedrick, speeding, $55. •Grant Jospeh Jester, failure to register vehicle annually, $27.50. •Carol Suzanne Johnson, no operator’s license, $50. •Willie Joe Kratley, defective equipment (amended from too little right of way between vehicles), $125 •Hayley K. Lagarce, defective equipment (amended from speeding), $140. •Lisa J. Nash, failure to register vehicle annually, $25. •William Grant Waggoner, failure to register motor vehicle, $25.
CIRCUIT COURT Among recent cases in Circuit Division of Lawrence County Circuit Court:
▼ CIVIL CASES The following case has had judgment entered. •Bobby J. Walker vs. Director of Revenue, driver’s license revocation. Driving privileges of petitioner are reinstated after his satisfaction of the required reinstatement requirements including ignition interlock requirements and completion of all written, driving, vision and road sign recognition examinations. The following cases have been filed recently in Lawrence County Circuit Court. •Amber Fletcher vs. Parker Abramo-
vitz, damages/vehicular accident. •Ryan B. Plane vs. Director of Revenue, State of Missouri, reinstatement of driving privileges.
▼ MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS •Melissa Ann Affholter from John Paul Affholter. •Erika Alberto from Jose Salome Garcia Jr. •Juana Avila Marquez from Hugo Marquez. •Freddie D. Grant from Leesa R. Grant. •Ervey D. Wiley from Natalie Wiley. Respondent’s maiden name, Crenshaw, is restored. •Stacey R. Figueroa from Pedro Jose Figueroa Jr. •Linda Ormsby from Ronald Ormsby. •Humberto Ramon Ortegon from Maria Delourdes Herreria.
ASSOCIATE COURT ▼ CRIMINAL CASES The following pleaded guilty or were found guilty of the charge(s) listed. •Kelly Logan Hoots, animal abuse, fined $500. •Jason Cutbirth, taking wildlife illegally, fined $200. •Latricia K. Gryder, passing bad checks. Suspended 30-day jail sentence, probation for one year, pay $40 checks, $30 prosecuting attorney’s fees and $100 Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. •Brandon M. Lawrence, fugitive. Waived extradition. •Denis M. Webb, DWI. Suspended 60-day jail sentence, probation for two years, and perform 40 hours of community service. •Erin E. Newton, careless and imprudent driving (amended from endangering the welfare of a child). Suspended 30-day jail sentence, probation for one year, perform 10 hours community service and pay $50 Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. •April L. Albig, nonsupport. Suspended imposition of sentence, probation for two years. •Scottie L. Crow, trespassing. Sentenced to 60 days in jail. •Ryan A. Rainwater, nonsupport. Suspended imposition of sentence, probation for two years, pay current child support and arrears. •Stephen Wayne Stone Jr., DWI and no valid operator’s license. Suspended 60-day jail sentence, each count, probation for two years and pay $79.60 arrest cost recoupment. •Robert Grant Bassett, passing bad checks. Suspended 330-day jail sentence, probation for one year, pay $430 checks and $110 prosecuting attorney’s fees. •Richard Scott Cody, taking wildlife illegally, fined $200.
•Joseph N. Eaton, violation of order of protection. Suspended 30-day jail sentence, probation for one year and have no contact with victim. The following waived preliminary hearings. The cases were bound over to circuit court. •Lacy E. Gunter, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute; and possession of a controlled substance. •Scott M. Maslar, stealing; and two counts possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. •Michelle R. Myers, DWI. •Lana J. Hensley, DWI and no valid operator’s license. •Kimberly Leath, receiving stolen property. •Devin Maddocks, domestic assault. •Lechong Vang, forcible rape. •Damian Michael Branham, burglary; and burglary and stealing a firearm. •Joshua Wayne Dawson, stealing. •Richard A. Fouts, possession of a controlled substance. •Cody A. Morris, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. •Denise R. Sanders, two counts of possession of a controlled substance. •Damian Branham, burglary and stealing. •Jarrett Ray Exter, burglary and stealing a motor vehicle. •James T. Smith, two counts of statutory sodomy. •Glendon Gene Crouch, assault. •Zachary Wayne Gilliland, two counts of possession of a controlled substance; possession of a controlled substance; resisting arrest. •Justin D. Sanders, stealing. •Tony V. Shoemaker, DWI (aggravated offender). •Jason B. Fink, nonsupport. •Thomas M. Hope, stealing and five counts of tampering with a motor vehicle. The following had preliminary hearings. The cases were bound over to circuit court. •Candice Dawn Love, identity theft. •Brian Mitchell Thurston, robbery. •Joseph Neil Eaton, stealing a motor vehicle. •Michael Wayne Stepp, unlawful use of a weapon. •Julio Cezar Cobos, tampering with a motor vehicle. •Carl Antuane Purifoy, unlawful possession of a firearm. •Boris L. Golod, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident. •Robert Lynn Holt, burglary. The following had a probation revocation hearing. •Lana Hensley, no valid operator’s license, sentenced to 60 days in jail, Continued to page 9
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LANE M. GARNER
Bolivar - Lane M. Garner, 64, Bolivar, died Saturday night, April 13, 2013, at Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Springfield. He was born Aug. 15, 1948, in Springfield to Garlin Gardner Garner and Syble Presetta Oliphant. He worked as a funeral director at Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home, Miller, for 15 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garlin and Syble; his stepfathers Ray Dennis and Roy Erickson; and an infant sister. Survivors include his wife, Judy Garner; and one daughter, Bettina Garner of the home. A celebration of life was April 19 at Butler Funeral Home, Bolivar.
MARVIN E. HECKART
Pierce City - Marvin E. Heckart, 92, Pierce City, died Monday, April 15, 2013, at the Missouri Veterans’ Home/Mt. Vernon. He was born April 5, 1921, in Olney Springs, Colo., to Joseph P. and Anna (Munn) Heckart. He married Geneva Allen in June 1942. She died Nov. 13, 2009. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He worked in the maintenance department at Monett High School before he retired. Survivors include one daughter, Deborah Elbert, Pierce City; two sons, Loyd Heckart, Goodman, and Marvin Heckart Jr., Joplin; three sisters, Catherine Woods, Fowler, Colo., Hazel Grinstead, Syracuse, Kan., and Gladys Davis, San Jose, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one son, Ernest; two brothers; three sisters, one grandson and two great-grandsons. Memorial services were April 22 at Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City. Burial, with military honors, was in the Pierce City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Pierce City Senior Citizen’s Center.
EUGENE CARL HIRSHEY
Joplin - Eugene Carl Hirshey, 85, Joplin, died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the Missouri Veterans’ Home/Mt. Vernon, following a lengthy illness. He was born March 27, 1928, in Diamond to Roy and Mildred Boone Hirshey. He was employed as an engineer for the Dupont Company. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and attended Northview Assembly of God Church. He married Pearl Wilson in 2004 in Joplin. She survives. Additional survivors include two sons, Dean Hirshey, Webb City and Bill Hirshey, Lawrence, Kan.; one daughter, Joyce Allen, Joplin; five brothers, Roger Hirshey, Keith Hirshey, Dennis Hirshey Wayne Bass and Marvin Bass; one sister, Cristina Phillips; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia, in 2004; one son, Larry Hirshey; two brothers, J.D. Hirshey and Leroy Hirshey; and one stepson, Dewayne Fields. Services were April 22 at the Northview Assembly of God with the Rev. Todd Harder officiating. Burial, with military honors, was at the Carterville (Mo.) Cemetery, under the direction of MasonWoodard Mortuary, Joplin.
MAX RAY LANGLEY
Aurora - Max Ray Langley, 79, Aurora, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Cox Hospital, Branson. He was born Aug. 8, 1933, in Hurley to William Dutton and Irene Springer Langley. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired from the air force after 21 years. After returning to Missouri he became an over-the-road truck driver, driving more than 20 years. He married Charlene Andrus Oct. 4, 1952. She survives. Additional survivors include three sons, Ben, Aurora, Michael, Marionville, and Sean, Republic; two brothers, Carl Langley, Berryville, Ark, and Kay Langley, Hurley; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four sons, Brian, Kevin, Gene and Dean. Services were April 20 in Westrip Funeral Home, Crane. Burial was in Short Cemetery, Hurley.
ELIZABETH GAYLE RIGGINS
Rogersville - Elizabeth Gayle Riggins, 64, Rogersville, died Sunday, April 14, 2013, after a battle with Multiple System Atrophy. She was born April 5, 1949, to Charles and Betty O’Neal in Stillwater, Okla. She married Jim K. Riggins Dec. 29, 1983, in Springfield. He survives. She was a 1967 graduate of Memorial High School in Tulsa, Okla. She received her undergraduate degree from Drury University in 1971. She received her master’s degree from Missouri State University, Springfield. Among elementary schools where she taught was Miller. Additional survivors include her parents, Charles and Betty O’Neal, Tulsa; one sister, Melissa Nicholson, Zephyrhills, Fla.; one brother, Charles O’Neal, Broken Arrow, Okla.; one stepson, Todd Riggins, Battlefield; and two step-grandchildren. A Celebration of life will be Friday, May 17, at the Gillioz Theater, Springfield. A reception will follow at Wellingtons. Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan-Rogersville Education Foundation, 1717 E. Republic Road, Springfield, MO 65804, or The Jeff Julian ALS Foundation, c/o Hawthorn Bank, Attn: Tyler Watskey, P.O. Box 340, Branson, MO 65615.
DARRELL GENE STOCKTON
Monett - Darrell Gene Stockton, 63, Monett, died Monday, April 15, 2013, at Cox South Hospital, Springfield. He was born Oct. 25, 1949, in Monett to Charles and Nancy (Williams) Stockton. He was retired from Mid-American Dairy in Monett and was a United States Navy veteran. Survivors include one daughter, Amanda Breen, Lynn, Mass.; two brothers, Gary Stockton, LaRussell, and Butch Stockton, Mt. Vernon; seven sisters, Alice Patton and Valerie Marshall, both of Monett, Kaye Lester, Debbie Sifferman and Connie Schmidt, all of Mt. Vernon, Charlene Kristek, Verona, and Tracy Williams, Milton, Wis.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Carol Spellman and Joyce Brown. Services were April 19 at the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Monett. Memorial donations may be made to the Missouri Veterans’ Home/Mt. Vernon.
DIANA FAYE BLEVINS
Mt. Vernon - Diana Faye Blevins, 65, Mt. Vernon, died at 12 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield. She was born Aug. 22, 1947, in Hollister to Nelson and Victoria Faye (Sullivan) Guenther. She graduated from Eldorado (Kan.) High School. She was employed in the laundry department at the Missouri Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Vernon, and was of the Jehovah’s Witness faith. She married Mike Blevins July 21, 1967, in Branson. He survives. Additional survivors include two daughters, Christina Weter, Miller, and Tara Shirley, Mt. Vernon; one brother, Mark Guenther, Carthage; and one sister, Karen Hunt, Springfield; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Wayne Guenther. Local arrangements are under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Private family services will be held at a later date.
RICHARD ‘ELROY’ ALESHIRE
Sarcoxie - Richard “Elroy” Aleshire, 87, died at 12:54 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2013, in the Freeman Health Systems in Joplin. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 26, at the Union Cemetery, Stotts City, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Full obituary information will be published next week.
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James Lacey Tyler had a preliminary hearing in Lawrence County, April 18, on charges of first degree statutory sodomy. His arraignment in Lawrence County Circuit Court is scheduled for May 13. Three days prior, April 15, charges were filed in Jasper County. In that county he is also charged with first degree statutory sodomy. The probable cause statement from Jasper County says Tyler was remodeling a
residence in Carl Junction Jan. 10 to Jan. 19, 2009, when he convinced a juvenile to pull down his pants. Tyler proceeded to rub the juvenile’s penis. A second juvenile was sleeping at the time of the incident. The mother of the juveniles learned of the incident, the probable cause statement says. She approached Tyler and asked, “What did you do to my sons?”
Sheriff’s office recovers stolen property Officers with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol served a search warrant April 17 south of Aurora, said a news release from Sheriff Brad DeLay. Located during the search was approximately $17,000 to $20,000 worth of stolen
ASSOCIATE COURT Continued from page 8 and speeding, sentenced to 15 days in jail concurrent.
▼ TRAFFIC CASES The following pleaded guilty or were found guilty of the listed traffic violations. •Kelly Logan Hoots, driving commercial motor vehicle without commercial motor driver’s license, fined $150; failed to equip motor vehicle with horn in good working order, fined $1,500. •Tracy Jean Howell, failure to register motor vehicle, fined $115. •Wesley Convers Kamplain II, careless and imprudent driving, fined $156.50. •Lashara Donnel Luttrull, speeding, fined $120 and attend defensive driving school in lieu of points. •Eric L. McMasters, speeding, fined $120. •Lana J. Hensley, careless and imprudent driving and failure to maintain financial responsibility. Sentenced to 30 days in jail on each count concurrent. •David K. Neeley, driving while license was revoked. Suspended 90day jail sentence, probation for two years, serve 10 days shock jail time and pay $100 LERF. •Amanda R. Olmsted, failure to maintain financial responsibility, fined $150. •Ashley Renee Spath, speeding. Suspended imposition of sentence, probation for one year. •Kirstie Hurst Wood, failure to maintain financial responsibility, suspended imposition of sentence, probation for one year; seat belt, fined $10. •Patrick Daniel Dohmen, no seat belt, fined $10. •Julius Andrew Gamboa, speeding, fined $140. •Bradley D. Longley, speeding, fined $200. •Jason Bentley Gorden, speeding, fined $115. •Jimmie Lester Stone, defective equipment (amended from speeding), fined $200. •Whitney N. Bowen, failure to maintain financial responsibility, fined $130; no seat belt, fined $10. •Kayla Grace Jefferson, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident. Perform 10 hours community service in lieu of fine. •Donald A. Lehnig, speeding, fined $225. •Craig Allan Wamsley, defective equipment (amended from speeding), fined $180. •Diana L. Galloway, speeding, fined $360. •Amanda Leann Rice, failure to stop for school bus receiving/discharging students, fined $140. •Debbie Lea Voorhis, failure to maintain financial responsibility, fined $130; and failure to display motor vehicle plates, fined $20. •Jimmie Lester Stone, defective equipment (amended from speeding), fined $200. The following pleaded not guilty. Charge and continuation date are listed. •Jason Cutbirth, speeding, failure to maintain financial responsibility and failure to display plates on motor vehicle, May 16. •Bryon E. Holman, driving while license was revoked and failure to maintain financial responsibility, May 16. •Benjamin Allen Giesick, driving while license was revoked, failure to maintain financial responsibility and failure to display plates on motor vehicle, May 30. •Shelly Marlene Sanders, speeding, May 16. •Toby G. Wilson, driving while license was revoked, failure to maintain financial responsibility, speeding, May 13. •Matthew D. Gann, careless and imprudent driving, May 30.
property. Items located included an Artic Cat ATV, stolen from Greene County and a John Deere zero-turn riding mower, stolen from Stone County. Additional property was seized and the investigation is continuing. •Brandon Eugene Wormington, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident and failure to drive on right half of roadway, May 9.
▼ CIVIL CASES Judgments were entered in favor of plaintiffs recently on the following civil cases. In addition to the principal amounts listed, most cases include interest and costs and, in some cases, attorney’s fees. •Gary L. Van Note vs. Director of Revenue, limited driving privileges. Limited driving privileges granted. •Dennis J. Ludwig vs. Lana Stephens, promissory note. Count I: $2,350; Count II: $800. •Annette M. McHenry vs. Eli Winkler, Frances Wierman and Fred Winkler, unlawful detainer, possession of premises and $1,200 unpaid rent. •Chris Gatley vs. Christy Ford, rent and possession, possession of premises. •Bradley A. Miller vs. Director of Revenue, limited driving privileges, limited driving privileges granted. •Colby J. Lionberger vs. Director of Revenue, limited driving privileges, limited driving privileges granted. •Rogelio Trujillo vs. Yuri Castillo, small claim, $500. •John M. Feldhausen vs. Missouri Department of Revenue, driving privileges, driving privileges reinstated. •JP Morgan Chase Bank vs. Darwin E. Groomer, Anabell Groomer and John Doe, unlawful detainer, possession of premises. •Hamilton Properties Corp. vs. Candas J. Arivett and Scottie W. Wilson, rent and possession, $359 and possession of premises. •US Bank National Assoc. vs. Rebecca L. Warden, unlawful detainer, restitution of premises and $1,000 per month rent. •Oak Tree Investments LLC vs. Gary and Rebekah Johnson, unlawful detainer, possession of premises. •Housing Authority Marionville vs. Christopher and Megan Boyd, rent and possession, $694 restitution, $350 unpaid utilities, and $1,095.28 damages. •Bell Management Inc. vs. Tonya E. Brown and Daryl Pickle, unlawful detainer, possession of premises. •Roger A. Jenkins vs. Director of Revenue, Alana Barr, limited driving privileges, limited driving privileges granted. •Pic of Joplin, Inc. vs. Pamela Jones, rent and possession, $950 delinquent rent and possession of premises. SUITS ON ACCOUNT •Mercy Hospital vs. Mary Holliday, $760.17. •Capital One Bank vs. Lily Carpenter, $990.74 damages. •Capital One Bank vs. Martha A. Noriega, $1,029.32. •Berlin-Wheeler Inc. vs. Steven P. Vodden, $1,358. •Capital One Bank vs. Velta M. Williams, $1,932.82. •Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Dana M. Castillo, $2,681.82. •Rapids Receivables LLC vs. William Bowman, $1,934.61. •Mercy Hospital - Aurora vs. Audrey V. Buckingham, $3,194.47. •Midland Funding vs. Melvin Waltrip, $813.56. •Capital One Bank vs. Philip M. Stockton, $1,437.01. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Lucecita Rodriguez, $1,987.65. •Capital One Bank vs. Tina M. Dunn, $1,110.82. Midland Funding LLC vs. Audrey Mealer, $756.97. Execution stayed so long as monthly payments are made. •Portfolio Recovery Associates vs. Eddie A. Shepherd, $2,454.21. BREACH OF CONTRACT •66 Federal Credit Union vs. Dennis Dorrance, Count I: $12,966.60; Count II: $3,779.95. Execution stayed for 60 days. •Stellar Recovery, Inc. vs. Jacquelyn A. Klimczak, $2,348.88. •Pay Day Check Loans - Aurora vs. Kenneth D. Bricker, $823. •Archview Financial vs. Peggy S. Stone, $791.27. •Pay Day Check Loans vs. Autumn Williamson, $823.
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Teen faces additional sex-related charges Dillon Carpenter, 17, Aurora, is facing a charge of sexual misconduct in Lawrence County Associate Court, according to electronic court documents filed April 17. The probable cause statement says the incident occurred in February. The 14-year-old victim told Aurora police officers and officials with the division of family services that Carpenter raped her sometime between Valentine’s Day and Easter. She was unsure of the date. The victim and Carpenter were attending a party at the
home of the victim’s sister. The sister’s boyfriend was also at the party. The victim told officials she and Carpenter got in the backseat of his car, in the driveway, the probable cause statement said. The victim said when they were in the vehicle they started kissing and Carpenter touched her in inappropriate ways. She told officials she had told no one about the incident at first because she was afraid her dad would be upset and she did not want him to do anything to get into trouble. Carpenter was charged last week with forcible rape in an unrelated incident.
Two sentenced, two plead guilty in identity documents conspiracy for illegal aliens Two Carthage men were sentenced and a St. Joseph woman and a Carthage man pleaded guilty in federal court last week related to their roles in a more than $5 million conspiracy that utilized the Missouri Department of Revenue license office in St. Joseph to provide more than 3,500 fraudulent identity documents to illegal aliens across the United States, a news release from the office of the United States attorney for the Western District of Missouri said. Nelson Dariseo BautistaOrozco, a citizen of Guatemala who is unlawfully in the United States and resided in Carthage, was sentenced by United States District Judge Gary A. Fenner to three years and six months in federal prison without parole. Ranfe Adaias HernandezFlores, also know as “Miguel,” 23, also a citizen of Guatemala who is unlawfully in the United States and resided in Carthage, was sentenced Thursday, April 11, to two years in federal prison without parole. They are jointly liable for a $5,250,000 money judgment, which represents proceeds from the conspiracy. Sherri E. Gutierrez, 46, St. Joseph, pleaded guilty Wednesday, April 10, to being a leader or manager of the conspiracy to transport illegal aliens, to unlawfully
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PUBLIC NOTICES More Legals on page 11 TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Carolyn Eraas, single woman Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Carolyn Eraas, single woman dated October 28, 2011 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lawrence County, Missouri in Book 447, Page 2775 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Thursday, May 9, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 3:30 PM), at the East Front Door of the Court House, City of Mount Vernon, County of Lawrence, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Lawrence County, State of Missouri, to wit: ALL OF LOTS 13 AND 14, BLOCK 6, LINZEE'S ADDITIONAURORA, LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI, AS PER THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. to satisfy said debt and cost. MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 151221.050913.304589 FC NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. PUBLISH ON: April 17, 2013 04/24/2013, 05/01/2013, 05/08/2013 __________________ #11174-5-8-4tc NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Barbara J. Baltazar and Edward Baltazar, dated February 4, 2010, and recorded on February 22, 2010, Document No. 878, in Book No. 258, at Page 366 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Lawrence County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on May 13, 2013, at 3:15 PM, at the East Door of the Lawrence County Courthouse, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: LOT ONE {1) OF ADREN GARDNER'S SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 185 AND 186, BLOCK 32 OF O'DELL AND FAULKNER ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MARIONVILLE, LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF., commonly known as 600 South Missouri Street, Marionville, MO, 65705 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs. South & Associates, P.C. Successor Trustee First Publication: April 17, 2013. For more information, visit www. southlaw.com NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 155242 / Invoice No. 155242-637076). __________________ #11179-5-8-4tc TRUSTEE'S SALE - For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation described in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Gary Bradley Garman aka G. Bradley Garman aka Gary B Garman and Trudi Garman aka Trudi V. Garman, Husband and wife dated October 26, 2007, and recorded on November 2, 2007 as Book 254 Page 429 in the office of the Recorder of Deed for Lawrence County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of the debt, who has elected to declare the entire debt due and payable, will on May 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the East Front Door of the Lawrence County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Mount Vernon, MO, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI, COUNTY OF LAWRENCE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PART OF THE EAST HALF (E1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4) OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 26 NORTH, RANGE 28 WEST, LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF, THENCE NORTH 540 FEET, THENCE EAST 210 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 540 FEET, THENCE WEST 210 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. and more commonly known as: 3102 Lawrence 2195 , Pierce City, MO 65723 Subject to easements, restrictions, reservations, and covenants, if any, to satisfy said debt and cost. BY: The Boyd Law Group, L.C. Successor Trustee (636) 447-8500 phone (636) 447-8505 fax BLG File #: 1300263 This firm is a debt collector and any information we obtain from you will be used for that purpose. A-4377112 04/17/2013, 04/24/2013, 05/01/2013, 05/08/2013 __________________ #11175-5-8-4tc
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: RAYMOND KENNETH GARCIA AND KATHERINE MARIE GARCIE RAYMOND KENNETH GARCIA Petitioner vs. KATHERINE MARIE GARCIA Respondent. Case No. 13LW-DR00084 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to Respondent, KATHERINE MARIE GARCIA: You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court for the County of Lawrence, State of Missouri, the object and general nature of which is MODIFICATION OF JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. The names of all parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the attorney for Petitioner are: William Petrus, Petrus Law Office, LLC, 219 S. Hickory, Mount Vernon, Missouri 65712. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the first publication of this notice, judgment by default will be rendered against you. Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 1st day of April, 2013. /s/ Steven W. Kahre, Circuit Clerk by /s/ Suzanne Short, Deputy Clerk __________________ #11167-5-1-4tc NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by John Patterson and Alicia Patterson, dated August 4, 2003, and recorded on August 12, 2003, in Book No. 242, at Page 587 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Lawrence County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on May 7, 2013, at 12:00 PM, at the East Door of the Lawrence County Courthouse, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: LOTS 4, AND 5, BLOCK 4, NORTH AURORA ADDITION TO THE CITY OF AURORA, LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI., commonly known as 22 West Tyndall Street, Aurora, MO, 65605 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs. County Criers, LLC, Successor Trustee First Publication: April 10, 2013. For more information, visit www.southlaw.com NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C.§1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 153513 / Invoice No. 153513-628770). __________________ #11169-5-1-4tc NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Jennifer M. Schmidt and Jeremiah J. Schmidt, wife and husband, dated November 9, 2007 and recorded on November 15, 2007 in Book 254, Page 488, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Lawrence County, Missouri. The Successor Trustee will on May 16, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 o'clock A.M. and 5:00 P.M. more particularly at 11:00AM, at the Lawrence County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, East Front door, Mt. Vernon, MO, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the following real estate: All of Lot five (5), Brechbuhler Addition to the City of Aurora, Lawrence County, Missouri, according to the recorded plat thereof. 1005 Highland Dr, Aurora, MO 65605 For the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. S&W Foreclosure Corporation Successor Trustee Pub Commences April 24, 2013 S&W File No. 13-021531 By: Shapiro & Weisman, L.C. www.shapiroattorneys.com/mo Purported address: 1005 Highland Dr, Aurora, MO 65605 _________________ #11183-5-15-4tc In Re: Laramie Guess and Heather Guess TRUSTEE'S SALE - Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Laramie Guess and Heather Guess dated 05/31/2007, and recorded on 06/18/2007 Book 253 Page 476 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Lawrence County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 05/09/2013 at 1:00 PM at the East Front Door of the Lawrence County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Mount Vernon, MO 65712, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: PART OF LOT ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE (155), BLOCK THIRTY-SIX (36), O`DELL`S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF MARIONVILLE, LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 90 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 90 FEET, THENCE WEST 132 FEET, THENCE NORTH 90 FEET, THENCE EAST 132 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF.. KOZENY & MCCUBBIN, L.C. SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE Published in the Lawrence County Record KM File #: GUEHEBAC First publication date 04/17/2013 This firm is a debt collector and any information we obtain from you will be used for that purpose. __________________ #11180-5-8-4tc
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI at Mt. Vernon IN RE THE MATTER OF: LAINE ALLEN WEEKS, Petitioner. Case No. 13LW-DR00047 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The Court hereby orders that the following Notice of Change of Name be published: To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that on April 12, 2013, the Circuit Court of Lawrence County, Missouri, entered Judgment in Cause Number 13LW-DR00047, changing the name of Laine Allen Weeks to Laine Allen Icks. Date 4-12-13 /s/ Scott S. Sifferman Judge __________________ #11181-5-1-3tc NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE For default in the payment of debt and performance of the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by S & K Rental Properties, L.L.C., dated January 8, 2008, recorded on January 28, 2008, in Book 254 at Page 869, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Lawrence County, Missouri, the undersigned Trustee will on May 16, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and particularly at 1:00 p.m., at the East Door of the Lawrence County Courthouse, One Court Square, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash, the property in Lawrence County, Missouri, described as: LOT 4, BLOCK 1, SMITH’S NORTH SIDE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MT VERNON, LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Together with all rights, fixtures and improvements that are a part of said real estate, toward satisfaction of said debt and costs. MGL Trustee, LLC By: Jeffery J. Love, Member 1901 S. Ventura, Suite A Springfield, Missouri 65804 Telephone: (417) 883-6566 Facsimile: (417) 883-6689 _________________ #11191-5-15-4tc TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Allan W. Eaton and Shari L. Eaton, Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Allan W. Eaton and Shari L. Eaton, Husband and Wife dated January 18, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lawrence County, Missouri in Book 252, Page 479 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Thursday, May 16, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 3:30 PM), at the East Front Door of the Court House, City of Mount Vernon, County of Lawrence, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Lawrence County, State of Missouri, to wit: LOT 20, OAK HILL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MT. VERNON, LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. to satisfy said debt and cost. MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 106279.051613.305573 FC NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. PUBLISH ON: April 24, 2013 05/01/2013, 05/08/2013, 05/15/2013 _________________ #11187-5-15-4tc TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: William E Gatewood and Trisha C Gatewood, Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by William E Gatewood and Trisha C Gatewood, Husband and Wife dated March 30, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lawrence County, Missouri in Book 252, Page 936 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Thursday, May 16, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 3:30 PM), at the East Front Door of the Court House, City of Mount Vernon, County of Lawrence, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Lawrence County, State of Missouri, to wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LAWRENCE STATE OF MISSOURI, TO WIT: LOTS 11, 12, 13, 14 AND 15, BLOCK 2, PETTY'S 1ST ADDITION TO STOTTS CITY, LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI. to satisfy said debt and cost. MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 146896.051613.292823 FC NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. PUBLISH ON: April 24, 2013 05/01/2013, 05/08/2013, 05/15/2013 _________________ #11184-5-15-4tc
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE For default in the payment of debt and performance of the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by S & K Rental Properties, L.L.C., dated April 23, 2004, recorded on April 28, 2004, in Book 244 at Page 824, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Lawrence County, Missouri, the undersigned Trustee will on May 16, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and particularly at 1:00 p.m., at the East Door of the Lawrence County Courthouse, One Court Square, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash, the property in Lawrence County, Missouri, described as: ALL OF THE EAST 60 FEET OF LOTS 24, 25, AND 26, JOHNSON AND LANDRUM ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MT. VERNON, LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Together with all rights, fixtures and improvements that are a part of said real estate, toward satisfaction of said debt and costs. MGL Trustee, LLC By: Jeffery J. Love, Member 1901 S. Ventura, Suite A Springfield, Missouri 65804 Telephone: (417) 883-6566 Facsimile: (417) 883-6689 _________________ #11190-5-15-4tc
PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing will be held by the Lawrence County Commission on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. in the Courthouse in Mt. Vernon, Missouri, on the proposed amendment to the 2013 Lawrence County budget. The Judicial Sales Tax Fund will be amended. All documents are available for inspection in the office of Gary Emerson, County Clerk and Budget Officer of Lawrence County. _________________ #11188-4-24-1tc
IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI Probate Division Case Number: 13LW-PR00033 In the Estate of MINGO DOSS, a Disabled Person. Notice of Appointment of a Conservator TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MINGO DOSS, A DISABLED PERSON On April 9, 2013, Carole Garoutte was appointed conservator of the estate of MINGO DOSS, a person adjudicated disabled under the laws of the State of Missouri, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Lawrence County, Missouri. The business address of the conservator is: 11524 Lawrence 2130 Mt Vernon, MO 65712 All creditors of said partially disabled IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, person are notified to file their claims LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI in the Probate Division of the Circuit Probate Division Court. Case Number: 13LW-PR00027 Date of first publication: April 24, In the Estate of RAMONA S BUSBY, a 2013 Disabled Person. Date: April 16, 2013 Notice of Appointment STEVE W KAHRE of a Conservator Clerk TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED BY: /s/ Harriet Seneker IN THE ESTATE OF Deputy Clerk RAMONA S BUSBY, _________________ #11186-5-15-4tc A DISABLED PERSON IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL On MARCH 26, PAMELA FOBAIR, PUBCIRCUIT COURT, LIC ADMINISTRATOR was appointed LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI conservator of the estate of RAMONA S BUSBY, a person adjudicated disabled Judge or Division: under the laws of the State of Missouri, PROBATE by the Probate Division of the Circuit Case Number: 13LW-PR00026 Court of Lawrence County, Missouri. In the Estate of RUTH H TOBEY, The business address of the conservator Deceased. Notice of Grant of Letters of is: Administration With Will Annexed P.O. BOX 431 (Supervised Administration) MT. VERNON, MO 65712 To All Persons Interested in the (417-466-2273) All creditors of said disabled person Estate of RUTH H TOBEY, Decedent: are notified to file their claims in the On April 9, 2013, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to Probate Division of the Circuit Court. Date of first publication: APRIL 3, 2013 probate, the following individual was appointed personal representative of Date: March 26, 2013 /s/ Steven W. Kahre by Nancy Brown the estate of RUTH H TOBEY, decedent Clerk by the Probate Division of the Circuit _________________ #11162-4-24-4tc Court of Lawrence County, Missouri. The personal representative's business NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE address is: For default in the payment of debt KENNETH W. HINSHAW, P.O. BOX 98, secured by a deed of trust executed MILLER, MO 65707 by Louis A. Mealer and Nicki L. Mealer, The personal representative's attordated November 28, 2007, and record- ney's name, business address and phone ed on December 26, 2007, Document number is: No. 9145, in Book No. 254, at Page 715 MARY SUSAN APPELQUIST, P.O. BOX in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, 146, MT VERNON, MO 65712 417Lawrence County, Missouri, the under- 466-3343 signed Successor Trustee will on May 7, All creditors of said decedent are 2013, at 12:00 PM, at the East Door of notified to file claims in court within the Lawrence County Courthouse, Mt. six months from the date of the first Vernon, Missouri, sell at public vendue publication of this notice or if a copy to the highest bidder for cash: of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal A tract of land located in a representative, then within two months portion of Section 20, Townfrom the date it was mailed or served, ship 26 North, Range 26 West, whichever is later, or be forever barred Lawrence County, Missouri, to the fullest extent permissible by described as follows: Comlaw. Such six-month period and such mencing at the NE corner of two-month period do not extend the the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of limitation period that would bar claims said Section 20; thence North one year after the decedent's death, as 89 Degrees 06 Minutes 12 Secprovided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or onds West, 507.13 feet along any other applicable limitation periods. the North line of said SE 1/4 Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall to an existing iron pin; thence be construed to bar any action against South 25 Degrees 10 Minutes a decedent's liability insurance carrier 58 Seconds East, 400.59 feet to through a defendant ad litem pursuant the point of beginning; thence to Section 537.021, RSMo. South 66 Degrees 26 Minutes Date of the decedent's death: 14-FEB21 Seconds West, 323.06 feet 2013 to an existing iron pin, thence Date of first publication: 17-APR-2013 South 24 Degrees 46 Minutes TO BE PUBLISHED LAWRENCE 13 Seconds East, 269.00 feet COUNTY RECORD to an existing iron pin; thence /s/ Steven W. Kahre by Nancy Brown North 66 Degrees 26 Minutes Clerk 21 Seconds East, 325.00 feet __________________ #11178-5-8-4tc to an existing iron pin; thence North 25 Degrees 10 Minutes IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL 58 Seconds West, 259.05 feet CIRCUIT COURT, to the point of beginning ToLAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI gether with and subject to an Judge or Division: easement for ingress and egress SAMUEL C JONES over and across the following: Case Number: 13LW-PR00042 An ingress and egress easeIn the Estate of WILLIAM C FLOWERS, ment being 30 feet wide with Deceased. 15 feet on each side of the folNotice of lowing described centerline: Letters Testamentary Granted Commencing at the NE corner (Supervised Administration) of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 To All Persons Interested in the of Section 20, Township 26 Estate of WILLIAM C FLOWERS, North, Range 26 West, LawDecedent: rence County, Missouri; thence On APRIL 9, 2013, the last will of the North 89 Degrees 06 Minutes decedent having been admitted to 12 Seconds West, 507.13 feet probate, the following individual was to an existing iron pin, thence appointed personal representative of South 25 Degrees 10 Minutes the estate of WILLIAM C FLOWERS, 58 Seconds East, 400.59 feet; decedent by the Probate Division of thence South 66 Degrees 26 the Circuit Court of Lawrence County, Minutes 21 Seconds West, Missouri. The name, business address, 28.62 feet to the point of beof the personal representative is: ginning; thence South 47 De BOBBY MOENNIG, 17430 LAWRENCE grees 17 Minutes 22 Seconds 1050, PIERCE CITY, MO 65723 East, 36.17 feet; thence South The personal representative's attor24 Degrees 16 Minutes 01 Secney's name, business address and phone onds East, 235.83 feet; thence number is: South 30 Degrees 18 Minutes MARY SUSAN APPELQUIST, P.O. BOX 15 Seconds East, 534.05 feet to 146, MT VERNON, MO 65712 417the point of intersection with 466-3343 the North right of way line of All creditors of said decedent are Business US 60 for a point of notified to file claims in court within terminus. Said Easement to folsix months from the date of the first lows and existing gravel drive publication of this notice or if a copy as it is now located, commonly of this notice was mailed to, or served known as 14500 BUSINESS upon, such creditor by the personal HWY 60, VERONA, MO, 65769 representative, then within two months subject to all prior easements, restric- from the date it was mailed or served, tions, reservations, covenants and whichever is later, or be forever barred encumbrances now of record, if any, to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such to satisfy the debt and costs. County Criers, LLC, Successor Trustee two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims First Publication: April 10, 2013. one year after the decedent's death, as For more information, visit provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or www.southlaw.com any other applicable limitation periods. NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall Practices Act, 15 U.S.C.§1692c(b), no be construed to bar any action against information concerning the collection a decedent's liability insurance carrier of this debt may be given without the through a defendant ad litem pursuant prior consent of the consumer given to Section 537.021, RSMo. directly to the debt collector or the Date of the decedent's death: 12-JANexpress permission of a court of com- 2013 petent jurisdiction. The debt collector Date of first publication: 17-APR-2013 is attempting to collect a debt and any TO BE PUBLISHED LAWRENCE information obtained will be used for COUNTY RECORD /s/ Steven W. Kahre by Nancy Brown that purpose (Casefile No. 131322 / Clerk Invoice No. 131322-594819). __________________ #11155-5-1-4tc __________________ #11177-5-8-4tc
In Re: JOSHUA ROGERS, A SINGLE PERSON TRUSTEE'S SALE -Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by JOSHUA ROGERS, A SINGLE PERSON dated 07/06/2007, and recorded on 07/11/2007 Book 253 Page 670 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Lawrence County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 05/16/2013 at 1:00 PM at the East Front Door of the Lawrence County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Mount Vernon, MO 65712, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: ALL OF LOT EIGHTEEN (18), MARY LOU ADDITION TO THE CITY OF AURORA, LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. KOZENY & MCCUBBIN, L.C. SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE Published in the Lawrence County Record KM File #: ROGJOGTS First publication date 04/24/2013 This firm is a debt collector and any information we obtain from you will be used for that purpose. _________________ #11196-5-15-4tc NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Phillip T. Gantt, dated November 17, 2008, and recorded on November 26, 2008, Document No. 7180, in Book No. 256, at Page 430 and re-recorded on June 15, 2009, Document No. 10816, in Book No. 257, at Page 279 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Lawrence County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on May 21, 2013, at 9:00 AM, at the East Door of the Lawrence County Courthouse, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: Tract No. 1: Lots 1,2,3 and 4, Block 6, MCCULLAH'S SECOND ADDITION to the City of Marionville, Lawrence County, Missouri, as per the recorded plat thereof. Tract No. 2: Lots 5 and 6, Block 6, MCCULLAH'S SECOND ADDITION to the City of Marionville, Lawrence County, Missouri, as per the recorded plat thereof, commonly known as 207 North College Avenue, Marionville, MO, 65705 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs. County Criers, LLC, Successor Trustee First Publication: April 24, 2013. For more information, visit www.southlaw.com NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C.§1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 139255 / Invoice No. 139255-640788). _________________ #11170-5-15-4tc TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Thomas Andrews and Shona Andrews husband and wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Thomas Andrews and Shona Andrews husband and wife dated May 22, 2009 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lawrence County, Missouri in Book 257, Page 218 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Thursday, May 9, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 3:30 PM), at the East Front Door of the Court House, City of Mount Vernon, County of Lawrence, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Lawrence County, State of Missouri, to wit: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 26 NORTH, RANGE 27 WEST, IN LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A SURVEY MONUMENT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE SAID SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46' 57" WEST 320 FEET TO A SURVEY MONUMENT; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 04' 34" EAST 472.24 FEET TO A SURVEY MONUMENT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 47' 47" EAST 320 FEET TO A SURVEY MONUMENT ON THE EAST LINE SAID SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST LINE NORTH 00 DEGREES 04' 34" WEST 472.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT ANY PART TAKEN OR USED FOR ROADS. to satisfy said debt and cost. MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 148553.050913.297505 FC NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. PUBLISH ON: April 17, 2013 04/24/2013, 05/01/2013, 05/08/2013 __________________ #11176-5-8-4tc
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE For default in the payment of debt and performance of the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by S & K Rental Properties, L.L.C., dated September 22, 2004, recorded on September 23, 2004, in Book 246 at Page 31, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Lawrence County, Missouri, the undersigned Trustee will on May 16, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and particularly at 1:00 p.m., at the East Door of the Lawrence County Courthouse, One Court Square, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash, the property in Lawrence County, Missouri, described as: PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4) OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST, LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SLOAN STREET IN THE CITY OF MT. VERNON, MISSOURI, 330.5 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, THENCE NORTH 80 FEET, THENCE EAST 73.2 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 57.5 FEET, THENCE EAST 9 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 22.5 FEET, THENCE WEST 82.2 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Together with all rights, fixtures and improvements that are a part of said real estate, toward satisfaction of said debt and costs. MGL Trustee, LLC By: Jeffery J. Love, Member 1901 S. Ventura, Suite A Springfield, Missouri 65804 Telephone: (417) 883-6566 Facsimile: (417) 883-6689 _________________ #11189-5-15-4tc
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI At Mt. Vernon In Re The Marriage Of: Tora Renee Balto and Fredricks Donald Balto, Jr., TORA RENEE BALTO, Petitioner, vs. FREDERICKS DONALD BALTO, JR., Respondent. Case No.: 12LW-DR00282 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to Respondent: Fredericks Donald Balto, Jr. You are hereby notified that there has been commenced an action against you in the Circuit Court of Lawrence County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The names of all parties in this action are stated in the caption above and the name and address of the Attorney for Petitioner is Ryan F. Ricketts, Attorney at Law, 278 S. Hwy. 60, P.O. Box 517, Marionville, Missouri 65705. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend against this action within 45 days after April 17, 2013, judgment by default will be entered against you. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court on this 8th day of April, 2013. By: /s/ Steve Kahre by Suzanne Short Clerk __________________ #11173-5-8-4tc
NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE'S SALE FOR DEFAULT in the payment of debt secured by a Deed of Trust executed by EDDIE SHEPHERD and CYNTHIA SHEPHERD, his wife dated November 18, 1997 and recorded in Book 227, Page 664 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lawrence County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will, on Friday, May 17, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the East door of the Lawrence County Courthouse in the City of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, County of Lawrence, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate located in Lawrence County, Missouri, to-wit: The NW ¼ of the NE ¼, the NE ¼ of the NE ¼, and the N 10 acres of the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ except the West 3.64 chains thereof, all being located in Section 36, Township 27, Range 26, Lawrence County, MO. Subject to all public and private roads and easements as the same may now be located. The S ½ of the SE ¼ of Section 25, Township 27, Range 26, Lawrence County, MO. To satisfy said debt and trust. Emory Melton –Successor Trustee Please publish in the Lawrence County Record: April 24th, May 1st, May 8th, and May 15th, 2013 _________________ #11171-5-15-4tc
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE For default in the payment of debt and performance of the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by S & K Rental Properties, L.L.C., dated July 1, 2004, recorded on July 1, 2004, in Book 245 at Page 392, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Lawrence County, Missouri, the undersigned Trustee will on May 16, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and particularly at 1:00 p.m., at the East Door of the Lawrence County Courthouse, One Court Square, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash, the property in Lawrence County, Missouri, described as: TRACT NO. 1: THE SOUTH 60 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 13, AND THE NORTH HALF OF A VACATED ALLEY LYING SOUTH OF AND ADJOINING SAID LOT 2, BLOCK 13, ALL IN MT. VERNON ORIGINAL SURVEY TO THE CITY OF MT. VERNON, LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Together with all rights, fixtures and improvements that are a part of said real estate, toward satisfaction of said debt and costs. MGL Trustee, LLC By: Jeffery J. Love, Member 1901 S. Ventura, Suite A Springfield, Missouri 65804 Telephone: (417) 883-6566 Facsimile: (417) 883-6689 _________________ #11192-5-15-4tc
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by William E. Weathermon, Jr. and Jacklin M. Weathermon, Husband and Wife, dated October 21, 2005 and recorded on October 26, 2005 in Book 249, Page 111, as Document No. 8474, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Lawrence County, Missouri. The Successor Trustee will on May 16, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 o'clock A.M. and 5:00 P.M. more particularly at 11:00AM, at the Lawrence County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, East Front door, Mt. Vernon, MO, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the following real estate: The West 75 feet of lot 1 block 3, Gammill’s Third Addition to the City of Marionville, Lawrence County, Missouri, except the North 58 feet thereof. 301 E O'Dell, Marionville, MO 65705 For the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. S&W Foreclosure Corporation Successor Trustee Pub Commences April 24, 2013 S&W File No. 13-021450 By: Shapiro & Weisman, L.C. www.shapiroattorneys.com/mo Purported address: 301 E O'Dell, Marionville, MO 65705 _________________ #11193-5-15-4tc
In Re: DALE BUDDY MORRIS AND MARY KATHLEEN MORRIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE TRUSTEE'S SALE - Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by DALE BUDDY MORRIS AND MARY KATHLEEN MORRIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE dated 03/26/2004, and recorded on 04/01/2004 Book 244 Page 590 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Lawrence County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 05/16/2013 at 1:00 PM at the East Front Door of the Lawrence County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Mount Vernon, MO 65712, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: LOT 11, BLOCK 8, ORIGINAL SURVEY TO THE CITY OF AURORA, LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI, AS PER THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. KOZENY & MCCUBBIN, L.C. SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE Published in the Lawrence County Record KM File #: MORDAN12 First publication date 04/24/2013 This firm is a debt collector and any information we obtain from you will be used for that purpose. _________________ #11195-5-15-4tc
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TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: David Gregory and Lori Gregory, Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by David Gregory and Lori Gregory, Husband and Wife dated March 22, 2002 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lawrence County, Missouri in Book 238, Page 427 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Thursday, May 2, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 3:30 PM), at the East Front Door of the Court House, City of Mount Vernon, County of Lawrence, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Lawrence County, State of Missouri, to wit: LOT 23, JUSTUS SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF AURORA, LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI. to satisfy said debt and cost. MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 149947.050213.302327 FC NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. PUBLISH ON: April 10, 2013 04/17/2013, 04/24/2013, 05/01/2013 __________________ #11168-5-1-4tc
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI At Mt. Vernon JULIE ANN LUND, SSN: xxx-xx-1841 Petitioner, vs. ALLEN E. LUND SSN: xxx-xx-4168 Respondent. Case No. 13LW-DR00087 ORDER OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE The State of Missouri to Respondent Allen E. Lund: You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of the County of Lawrence, State of Missouri, the object and general nature of which is Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The names of all parties to the said suit are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the attorney for petitioner is Fares H. Masri, 405 Broadway, P.O. Box 151, Monett, MO 65708. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within forty-five (45) days after the 17th day of April, 2013, judgment by default will be rendered against you. It is ordered that a copy hereof be published according to law in the Lawrence County Record, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Lawrence, State of Missouri. Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit Court, State of Missouri, the 8th day of April, 2013. /s/ by Suzanne Short Mr. Steve Kahre Lawrence County Circuit Clerk __________________ #11172-5-8-4tc
The Kitchen Diva The Fifth of May the Easy Way By Angela Shelf Medearis
The fifth of May is known in Mexico, and cities around the United States, as Cinco de Mayo. It is a cultural holiday that celebrates the victory of the outnumbered Mexican Army, lead by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin, over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Often, May 5 is mistakenly called Mexican Independence Day. Actually, Mexico declared its independence more than 50 years earlier on Sept. 16, 1810 (celebrated in many cities as Diez y Seis de Septiembre). Modern celebrations feature plenty of flowers in the colors of the flag of Mexico: green, white and red. Parties and parades are held, and mariachi music and folk dancing are a traditional part of the holiday. A large variety of wonderful Mexican foods also are served. Sometimes, a celebration is the perfect time to try something new. My recipe for Spicy Taco Cups can be made in large quantities to accommodate a festive crowd. This dish also is a tasty and fun way to introduce your family to a historic celebration!
Cooking oil spray 12 whole wheat or flour tortillas (6-inch) 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken or pork, or ground beef, chicken or turkey 1 cup barbeque sauce 1 cup Pace Chunky Salsa, medium or hot, plus 1/2 cup extra for topping 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper or red pepper flakes 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup guacamole 1 sour cream 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives 1 cup chopped green onions, white parts and green tops 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Spray 12 (3-inch) muffin-pan cups with cooking spray. 2. Wrap tortillas between damp paper towels. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds or until tortillas are warm. Fold 1 tortilla into thirds to form a cone shape. Press the tortilla cone, wide end down, into a muffin-pan cup. Repeat with remaining tortillas, re-warming the tortillas in the microwave as needed. 3. Bake for 5 minutes, or until the tortilla cones are golden. Remove tortillas from pan and cool on wire racks. If you’re making the tortilla
cones ahead, store them in an airtight container after they’ve cooled. 4. Heat the meat, barbeque sauce, salsa and chipotle chili pepper in a microwave-safe bowl on high for 5 minutes until hot, or in a large saucepan over medium heat until the mixture is hot and bubbling, stirring often, about 6 to 8 minutes. 5. Spoon about 1/4 cup of meat mixture into each tortilla cone. Place salsa, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, olives and green onions in small bowls and allow your guests to top their taco cups as desired. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www.divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva!, on Facebook and go to Hulu.com. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis
SPICY TACO CUPS This recipe makes 4 to 6 servings, but is easy to double (or quadruple) to make in large quantities. It’s a real crowd-pleaser! You can prepare the meat mixture ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You also can prepare the tortillas up to the baking step, store them in an airtight container, and re-heat and assemble your taco cups on the day of your celebration!
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Right, tending to bottle calves is now Calvin’s main chore on the family farm northwest of Mt. Vernon (photo by Ryan Squibb). Above, Steve Davis, area manager for Dairy Farmers of America, presents a plaque to Calvin. (photo courtesy of MFA Incorporated).
MU outlook for dairy is bullish From MU Extension
Despite neutral supply and demand in dairy markets, the outlook is bullish, said an economist at the University of Missouri Extension Spring Ag Marketing Outlook Conference. “As we look at futures margins, they are the best available in years, with falling feed prices and rising milk prices,” said MU agricultural economist Joe Horner. “2013 profitability will depend a little bit on the growing season, as we are particularly short of quality forages right now.” “We’ve been culling cows really heavily and that should have given us a jump in milk production per cow,” Horner said. “But we’ve got some coarse
feedstuffs out there, a lot of drought-damaged stuff and expensive feed, so people have cut back on rations. Our milk production on a per cow basis is following trend lines between where it was last year and the year before.” Cow slaughter has continued to ramp up. Horner says it used to be that 40,000 cows a week would be normal, but recently it has been above 60,000. “There are a lot of farmers looking at the price of cull cows, and if they have a fat cull cow that drops below break-even, she’s going to town,” Horner said. “Right now springer heifers are cheap, so it is almost an (“Dairy” continued from page 3)
alternative dairying system. The MIC states that Calvin’s advice was important in the early years of the dairy at the center, and that the pasture-based dairy at the Center has served as a model for such operations nationwide. Calvin first became aware of pasture-based dairying while serving on the MidAm Southwest board during the buildup of big dairies in Texas and eastern New Mexico, which were in that district at the time. “We started looking for ways to help our farmers compete, and hopefully to help keep family farms in business,” said Calvin. “There’s been more growth in grazing dairies than anything else.” Information provided by the MIC states that pasturebased dairies have created $100 million in new investments and 1,100 new jobs in Missouri since 2005. Marilyn and Kenneth Calvin began their own dairy with one cow and 10 acres, with Marilyn handling record-keeping and finances and working with
lenders in addition to the day-to-day dairy operations. Today, the dairy has 165 cows with 180 replacement heifers on 455 acres, and has had a DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement Association) herd for 38 years. Following Kenneth’s death in 2010, Marilyn has continued to operate the farm with her son, Kenlee, and another full-time employee. In addition to DFA, Calvin is also a member of co-ops MFA, Inc., FCS Financial, and Ozark Electric Cooperative. She’s a member of the Mt. Vernon First Presbyterian Church and has in the past volunteered with the 4-H and FFA youth programs. For more information on the Missouri Institute of Cooperatives and the MIC Hall of Fame, visit www.mic. coop.
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Miller FFA District Teams Chicks with Chickens: Our Future in Agriculture Miller FFA Poultry Team reserves spot at state competition. By Kaitlin Johnson
Don’t let them fool you, these are not just some cute girls found wandering the halls of Miller High School. Instead, imagine them in a room full of poultry products; everything from live birds, to the eggs they lay, to raw turkey carcasses hanging, waiting to be graded according to USDA standards. Starting in February, these girls wake up before the sun, catch the bus and then travel to their next CDE contest. If you are not familiar with the FFA, “CDE” is just some technical jargon you don’t understand, you’re not alone. CDE stands for Career Development Events, which are more casually known as “contests” in the FFA. Ellen Jackson, Addison
Jackson, Emily Ellison and Ana Gradinariu make up the poultry contest team at Miller High School, coached by Lyle Whittaker. In addition to the numerous CDE contests they attend at various schools, these girls put in a lot of time for study and practice throughout the contest season. It may seem simple; wouldn’t they just look at a group of chickens and tell which ones are the best? No. On top of placing two classes of birds in order from most to least desirable, poultry contestants will also give a set of reasons to a contest judge that explain why they aligned the birds in that order. The teams must then judge classes of eggs, both interior and exterior, to determine the grades. When
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April 24, 2013 - Page 5
A message from 157th District State Representative Mike Moon Missouri should be proud tial element to the state’s of its standing among the workforce. Lawrence is a states with regard to agri- leading county in the numculture. According to the ber of farm employees. Lawrence CounMissouri Economic ty has a rich farmResearch Brief, our ing heritage. What state ranks second can be done to in the Union in the protect this way of number of farms, life? With our popwith 107,825. ulation of young The variety of adults dwindling, products produced what can be done to range from cotton entice our children to cattle and hay to stay on the farm to hogs with a lot in between. In fact, to continue our Missouri’s poultry traditions? These Moon are questions that and dairy business has proven to be extreme- must be dealt with within ly beneficial to the state’s the coming years. With farming, there is economy as well. Employing nearly 300,000 workers, certainly a responsibility to Missouri farms provide not work hard to ensure suconly food, but add an essen- cess of the operation. This
responsibility seems to work best when coupled with freedom: freedom to make decisions that, according to the individual farmer, will best benefit the business. Farmers, like other business owners, should be encouraged to produce a product, sell the product and hire labor as needed without government interference. Additionally, the state of Missouri should resist the federal governments desire to tax estates, farms or otherwise. When families work their entire lives to build wealth, the government’s ability to tax the estate upon the death of the owner is no less than theft. And speaking of theft, cattle theft, is on the rise
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Missouri Department of Natural Resources to host Earth Day 2013 From Department of Natural Resources
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will welcome more than 1,200 fifth graders from all over Missouri to Earth Day 2013, Friday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the South Lawn of the Capitol. Capitol Circle Drive and a portion of Broadway Street will close temporarily to ac-
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Harbinger of spring — the daffodil By Marilyn Odneal, Horticulture Adviser
Daffodils are a dependable and carefree spring flowering bulbs are easy to grow in Missouri. Also known as narcissus or jonquil, daffodil is used as a common name, particularly for the larger-flowered types. Jonquil is the common name for Narcissus jonquilla and related hybrids, which have several small, fragrant flowers on each stem and flat petals. Daffodils are long-lived perennials often found surviving around old homesteads long after the house is gone. They do well in full sun or partial shade and can even thrive under deciduous trees because they bloom before the trees leaf out. They aren’t bothered much by insects and diseases. Tulip bulbs are often eaten by critters over the winter, but daffodils are not usually bothered. Daffodils actually have
a chemical in their system that is toxic. This is why critters do not eat the bulbs. In fact, be careful when you pick daffodils because contact with the stems and bulbs causes the skin irritation known as daffodil itch or lily rash. Crystals of calcium oxalate in the sap, in conjunction with alkaloids, act as an irritant and also cause sores in the skin. The chemicals in the sap are also why you must rinse daffodils before arranging them in a vase with other flowers. When rinsing them for the vase, just put the daffodils in water by themselves, switch them to fresh water a few times so the toxic sap runs out, and then combine them with other cut flowers in a vase with fresh water. If you don’t rinse the daffodils, the other flowers – like tulips for example - will not last long in the vase with them. Care for these fall planted bulbs is easy, partly because of the toxins in their
April 24, 2013 - Page 7 In addition to the market being open every Saturday until its last day in October, it will now be open at the Missouri Rehabilitation Center (MRC) every Wednesday (starting May 1) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the southeast corner of the building. Many of the vendors have been a part of this homegrown business for several years now. Linda Hawkins, who has been a vendor
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sap that help to protect them. When the early blossoming daffodil flowers fade in the garden, let the foliage die back naturally. The nutrients in the foliage are moved into and stored in the bulb as the leaves die back. If you cut the leaves off, then the bulb won’t get the nutrition from the leaves that it needs to bloom next year. Unfortunately, when the foliage is dying back, the plants look unsightly. One trick is to plant daffodils in the back of the perennial border so when they begin to die back, other plants in the garden will grow and disguise them. The English poet, William Wordsworth wrote “I saw a crowd, a host, of golden daffodils; beside the lake, beneath the trees, fluttering and dancing in the breeze” back in 1802. He must have been happy when spring finally arrived. Enjoy these lovely harbingers, but remember to wear gloves if you pick a bouquet.
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Both first time gardeners and seasoned professionals can benefit from the “Vegetable Planting Calendar” guide available from University of Missouri Extension. The guide provides a complete list of planting dates and varieties that do well in southwest Missouri. “Everything from asparagus to zucchini that is listed in the planting calendar represents the varieties that provide the best yield, quality and disease resistance under Missouri conditions,” said Patrick Byers, horticulture specialist, University of Missouri Extension. The guide also deals with when to plant certain vegetables by giving planting dates for south, central and north Missouri. “If you live within the Ozarks plateau, you may want to follow the north Missouri planting dates due to the possibility of late spring frosts,” said Byers. “If you follow the south Missouri planting dates for spring plantings, be prepared to cover plants for frost protection.” The guide also provides information on the following: how much to plant per person; how much seed to purchase for a 100 foot row; row spacing; inches between plants in the row; depth of planting; days from planting to eating; and vitamin content of the vegetable. If you need additional gardening and horticultural advice, or want to obtain a copy of the Vegetable Planting Calendar (Guide sheet 6201), contact the Master Gardener Hotline at (417) 881-8909, download the file online at extension.missouri.edu or contact the nearest MU Extension center.
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Weather outlook for spring 2013 From National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Spring Flood Risk After a year of reprieve, the Red River of the North between eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, and the Souris River in North Dakota have the potential for moderate and major flooding. Devils and Stump Lakes in northeast North Dakota have a 50 percent chance of rising approximately two feet, which would flood 20,000 acres of farmland and roadways. The melting of late-season snow may cause minor to moderate flooding in the upper Mississippi River basin, including southern Wisconsin, northern Illinois and northern Missouri. The tributaries in the plains of the upper Missouri River basin, specifically along the Milk River in eastern Montana, the Big Sioux River in South Dakota and the Little Sioux River in Iowa may also see minor to moderate flooding. With significant frozen groundcover in these areas, spring flood risk is highly dependent on rainfall and the speed of the snowmelt. Areas along the middle Mississippi, lower Missouri and Ohio River basins have
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even trade between selling a cull cow or buying a replacement heifer.” Horner told the conference that exports are potentially strong and have grown to the point where 13.5 percent of milk on a solid basis is being exported. While China is talked about a lot as an export market, Horner says Mexico is still a more important export market right now. “China’s market potential has everyone very excited,” Horner said. “Whole milk powders have traditionally been where the U.S. has been a minor player, leaving that market to be filled by New Zealand. The U.S. is now starting to produce some whole milk powders in addition to skim milk powders. China’s market poten-
already experienced minor flooding this year and the threat of minor flooding will continue through the spring. These basins include portions of Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, eastern Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Minor flooding also is possible for the lower Mississippi River basin and in the Southeast, including portions of Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Georgia.
Temperature and Precipitation Outlook Above-normal temperatures this spring are most likely across most of the continental U.S. and northern Alaska. Below-normal temperatures are favored for the Pacific Northwest and extreme northern Great Plains. For precipitation, odds favor wetter-than-normal conditions in the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley regions. Drier-than-normal conditions are most likely in much of the West, the Rockies, parts of the Southwest, much of Texas, along the Gulf Coast and Florida. Hawaii has an enhanced chance of being cooler and drier than normal.
Drought Outlook Fifty-one percent of the continental U.S.--primarily tial is huge and growing but it remains to be seen how much we can capture.” Horner says the outlook for milk prices in the second quarter will be slightly higher than the first quarter. He says the price of milk for all
in the central and western regions--is in moderate to exceptional drought. Drought conditions are expected to persist, with new drought development, in California, the Southwest, the southern Rockies, Texas, and Florida. The outlook favors some improvement in the Midwest, the northern and central Great Plains, Georgia, the Carolinas, and northern Alaska. “Weather can turn on a dime, so it’s important to stay tuned to the daily weather forecast. Spring weather, such as tornadoes and flash floods, develop quickly and require preparation and vigilance,” added Furgione. Get ready for spring weather threats - buy a NOAA Weather Radio, bookmark www. weather.gov to check your daily forecast, and visit FEMA’s ready.gov website for preparation and safety information. NOAA’s mission is to understand and predict changes in the Earth’s environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and to conserve and manage our coastal and marine resources. Join us on Facebook, Twitter and our other social media channels.
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A meeting was held April 16 to gauge interest in starting a local 4-H club for Mt. Vernon. The meeting was organized by the Lawrence County University of Missouri Extension and held at the University Extension offices in the courthouse basement. Mt. Vernon hasn’t had a local 4-H club for about 20 years, said Karla Deaver, 4-H Youth Development Specialist. The nearest clubs meet in Miller, Freistatt and at Orange Church, north of Aurora. “We’ve had inquiries from several families and there seems to be enough interest,” said Deaver. “And if there’s enough interest a club could be started this fall.” Deaver said a local club could be started with even just two or three families and build from there. Critical to the success of a club are adult volunteers. Deaver said that the goal is to have one adult volunteer for every five club members. “We’re looking for adults to help mentor youth,” said Deaver. “A 4-H club is only as strong as its volunteer leadership.” There are many different volunteer roles available, from being club and project leaders, to something as simple as bringing snacks and refreshments to meetings, or even just making sure word gets out about activities. “We like to say ‘It’s their club – their program,’” said Deaver. “You don’t need to be an expert, just willing to share your time.” Deaver said starting a club depends on how discussions go, it will be up to the group to decide how they want to move forward. 4-H is now the world’s largest organization serving youth. The first clubs formed in rural and agricultural areas, and Deaver said that base is still very important.
The organization states clubs are a place where families can spend time together learning leadership, citizenship and life skills in a very hands-on way. Some ways they can do that are through projects: working with animals and livestock, entomology, arts and crafts, woodworking, photography, film-making and even projects in robotics and aerospace. All of these are in addition to the variety of camps, fairs, and
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USDA program to facilitate export of further processed eggs and egg products Submitted
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has developed a program to certify processed eggs and egg products for export, providing new opportunities for U.S. food exporters. “This is one more step the Obama Administration has taken to expand exports of high quality U.S. agricultural products,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Today’s announcement will open new markets for U.S. egg products, generating additional economic benefits and more jobs across rural America. We are in the midst of the strongest period of agricultural exports in history, and I look forward to making even more progress in the years ahead.” The USDA’s Agricultural
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The Missouri State Fair is collecting amateur photographs of women engaged in agricultural-related activities for a new Faces of Missouri Women in Agriculture Photo Tribute Display. Fair Director Mark Wolfe said the display will be showcased at the State Fair to be held Aug. 8-18 in Sedalia. “The display will be among one of the gestures offered at this year’s fair, in acknowledgement of the important contributions women have made to our state’s leading industry,” Wolfe said. The fair is seeking a diverse representation of
photographs from past to present, depicting Missouri women participating in agriculture. The photographs must follow all copyright laws, and may include children and men, though the focal point in the image should be of a woman or women. A brief description should also accompany each submission, and include the names of all those appearing in the image. The deadline for submitting photographs is April 26. Images may be emailed in jpg or tiff formats to mostatefair@mda.mo.gov, or mailed to 2503 W. 16, Sedalia, Mo. 65301; mailed photographs will not be returned. A request for more
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Warts and ringworm on cattle surface in late winter From MU Extension
Area cattle owners have probably noticed some funny spots on the head or neck of their cattle from time to time. According to Eldon Cole, a livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension, novice cattle producers may not recognize those mystery spots as either ringworm or warts. “Both of those conditions seem to surface in the late winter. That’s probably because during the winter, cattle are in close proximity to one another at feed bunks and hay racks. Adult animals seem to have fewer skin problems than calves and yearlings,” said Cole. RINGWORM Ringworm symptoms are caused by a fungus. The fungus is passed from animal to animal when they come in contact with one another or when they rub on feeders, posts and trees. “Cattle that are in poor nutritional condition or heavily parasitized are more often affected. A deficiency in certain vitamins can contribute to the skin problem,” said Cole. The ringworm lesions normally clear up in two or three months as warm weather arrives. “Treatment is not usually
necessary unless you have cattle going to a show or sale,” said Cole. Since ringworm is a condition that can be transmitted from animal to animal, veterinarians must complete a health paper. Cole says if the ringworm problem appears active the veterinarian would not be able to complete the health paper. WARTS Warts are caused by a variety of viruses. They can spread, like ringworm or humans can aid their spread, if proper sanitation isn’t followed. “A perfect example is placing a tattoo in the ear and when you go back a few weeks and try to read the number you find a cluster of warts in the ear. If the tattoo equipment isn’t disinfected several animals will
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Farmers rediscover cover: old practice taking root with new pioneers From USDA
It’s something old and something new. It’s something borrowed and something, well, green. Cover cropping, a traditional conservation practice considered old-fashioned by many in modern agriculture, is being “borrowed” and used in new ways by innovative farmers to improve their soil’s health, and with it, the health of their businesses’ bottom lines. “Today’s agricultural pioneers have figured out how to make cover crops work on their farms with some impressive results,” says Jodie Reisner, state conservation agronomist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Columbia. “Innovation is the key to maximizing the effective use of covers. Everyone’s situation is different; cover crops aren’t a ‘one size fits all’ practice that can be done the same way on every farm.” Reisner says that while the basic principles of cover crops may stay the same, the best species mixes, establishment methods and termination methods for an agricultural operation can vary widely with respect to objectives, location, weather conditions, crops, soil
types, and more. “Before World War II, most farmers included forage legumes like alfalfa and red clover in crop rotations ahead of nitrogen-demanding crops like corn. Forage grasses and small grains were also commonly used to curb soil erosion,” she says. Over the last five years, interest in cover crops has begun to surge again, driven by many interacting factors, including increasing input costs, cover crop costshare programs, new GPSguidance technologies that facilitate new ways of using cover crops, and the arrival of oilseed (tillage) radishes as a novel cover crop with few residue management challenges. “It’s going to take some time and effort for cover crops to make a positive environmental impact beyond individual farms,” says Karen Brinkman, acting state conservationist in Missouri. “As more farmers figure out how to effectively plant and manage cover crops, the practice will become more mainstream. Once that happens, the positive impact that cover crops will have on soil health and the environment could be huge.” Through conservation programs like the Environ-
mental Quality Incentives Program, NRCS is working to help farmers adapt those practices to their farms. “We’re ramping up our efforts here in Missouri to ensure that we can assist producers who are interested in implementing systems that improve soil health,” Brinkman says. “Cover crop management today isn’t just a revisiting of old practices abandoned by the fathers and grandfathers of today’s farmers. Innovative, large-scale grain farmers have started integrating cover crops into their production systems in ways that were never even considered before.” Using cover crops in soil health management systems offers a variety of onfarm benefits, including building organic matter, increasing the soil’s waterholding capacity, and suppressing pests, diseases and weeds. And the benefits of improved soil health extend beyond the farm. “Soils that allow good infiltration and have good water-holding capacity reduce runoff that causes flooding. Improved infiltration also keeps nutrients and sediment from being carried offsite into nearby lakes, rivers, and streams,” Reisner says.
Cool soils delay early corn planting From MU News Service
Missouri farmers itching to plant corn find that soil temperatures are well below the 13-year average, according to University of Missouri Extension specialists. Soil temperature, not air temperature, controls seed germination, said Brent Myers, new MU Extension cereal crops specialist. Soil temperature nearing 50 degrees Fahrenheit at two inches is a good target to begin planting for corn. It takes about seven days for corn to germinate and emerge. Early emergence could result in exposure to late frost. Late emergence leaves the seed in the soil longer and increases risk of disease. At the end of March, soil temperatures in mid-Missouri inched up toward the 13-year average, according to Horizon Point, a custom weather-analysis service from the MU Commercial Agriculture Program. Air temperatures reached 67 degrees on the last day of the month, pushing soil temperatures above the 50-degree mark for the first time in 2013. Temperatures were average to five degrees below average, with nightly temperatures ranging from 30 to 42 degrees.
An April 8 USDA crop report showed that Missouri farmers had tilled only 25 percent of the ground, compared to 61 percent this time last year. The five-year average is 24 percent. The most recent report has four percent of the corn planting completed, four days behind normal. There is still plenty of time for planting, said MU Extension agronomy specialist Bill Wiebold. Thanks to technology, all of Missouri’s corn crop can be planted in one week when conditions are right, he said. The average date of the last spring frost in mid-Missouri is April 10, but northern Missouri remained vulnerable through April 20. According to USDA estimates, the corn yield in 2012 was 123.4 bushels per acre, down from 147.2 bushels per acre in 2011, a 13 percent drop. Missouri farmers plant 3.5 million acres of corn annually, Myers said. Those numbers likely will be down this year even though record snowfalls, as well as heavy rains in March and early April, increased soil moisture at depths below 3-4 feet. The March 28 report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says
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U.S. corn growers intend to plant 97.3 million acres of corn in 2013, slightly more corn than last year and 6 percent more than 2011. According to the report, this would represent the highest planted acreage in the U.S. since 1936, when an estimated 102 million acres were planted. Myers noted that 2012 was the first year that drought-resistant seeds were sold. Yields showed the seeds had value in some situations, but more testing is needed. In addition to temperatures slowing planting, some farmers are taking a wait-and-see attitude on anhydrous application due to seasonably late snowfall and moisture.
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m A ILawrence County If you weren’t farming, what would your career be: I would be an agronomist. I could not have done anything without my parents and grandparents help. Where did you graduate high school: Miller, class of ‘09. What do you do in the off season: Either drive a truck or play around on my dirt bike.
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Next big thing in crops: Droughttolerant grain.
Favorite crop: Corn, probably.
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Favorite part of planting: When everything is done. Favorite place in Lawrence County: My parents’ pool.
Do you sing in the tractor:Um, yeah, pretty much.
Crop you’ve always wanted to plant: Hmm, peanuts! Family: Parents Lynn and Becky, sister Cassandra, brother Colby, Grandpa Glenn, Grandparents Jim and Kay.
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