Mv standard issue 1 13 2016

Howell Co.

Two Lady Eagles to play volleyball for MSU See Page 12

Death of 2-month-old being investigated

Lady Eagles take 3rd place in tourney See Page 8

An investigation into the death of a 2-month-old from Willow Springs is currently being conducted by the Howell County Sheriff’s Department. According to reports deputies were called out to Railroad Drive in Willow Springs at 5:18 a.m. on Saturday, January 9 with reports of an unresponsive 2-month-old infant. The infant was pronounced deceased at Ozarks Medical Volume 109 - Issue 51 Center in West Plains.

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Troop G announces saturation results Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information: A total of 15 citations and 29 warnings were issued in conjunction with a DWI saturation conducted in Howell County on January 2, 2016. Also, one person was arrested for driving while intoxicated and one person was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. This saturation targeted DWI enforcement along with other hazardous moving and alcohol-related offenses. The designated highways for this operation were U.S. Highway 60, U.S. Highway 160, and Missouri Highway 17. Totals from this saturation include: 8 - speed citations 2 - seat belt citations 1 - non-moving violation citation 2 - no driver license citations 2 - uninsured motorist citations 1 - arrest for driving while intoxicated 1 - misdemeanor warrant arrest Captain Inman says, “The Missouri State Highway Patrol is dedicated to removing impaired drivers from our roadways. DWI saturations are one tool we use to make our roadways a safer place for Missouri’s motorists. Please be careful when behind the wheel and never drink and drive.”

Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash.

The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint.

Join us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Texas Co.

Shooting spree: Husband brutally kills wife, age 23 A 23-year-old Texas County woman is dead and her husband is in custody facing charges of first degree murder, armed criminal action and sodomy.

The incident began on Wednesday, January 6 when deputies were dispatched to Highway AA in Bucyrus for gunshots being fired into a residence, while en route to the location, a separate call came in about gunshots being fired into another residence on the same road. One shot had been fired through the bedroom window, striking the wall a few feet above

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the bed. While investigating the owner of the residence stated that she had not been able to contact her daughter, 23-year-old Courtney Sprous, since the shooting began.

Sprous’ residence was in a trailer West of the residence.

Traveling to the second residence deputies observed several bullet holes throughout the residence but there was no report of injuries at this location. Continuing to the next residence on AA Highway there was no answer at the door and no noises were heard from within.

Deputies went back to the

The Mtn. View Police Department is investigating the robbery of the local Town & Country Supermarket. The robbery occurred on Tuesday, January 5. Approximately $600 in cash and change was taken during the robbery.

According to statements from the MVPD a man came into Town & Country Supermarket as store employees were closing and proceeded to rob the store, terrorizing the employees.

The man appeared to be on foot and was well bundled up with his face covered. He was wearing what appeared to be blue overalls, an ear flap style hat, and a camouflage face covering. The man ran at the two female employees and demanded to know where the money was at. He did not display any weapons however his actions were forceful in na-

ture. No one was injured in the incident and there were no customers present at the time of the robbery.

Before exiting the store the man doubled back and headed for the office again, stopping in the door way, hesitated and fled the store.

Mtn. View Police Chief Jamie Perkins stated that the entire robbery lasted approximately 24 seconds. “He knew what he was doing, he knew where to go.”

One subject was detained near the scene and later released and cleared from suspicion. At this time no one involved with the supermarket is a suspect.

The MVPD has interviewed several people in connection with this incident. If anyone has any information on this case please contact the Mountain View Police Department at 417934-2525.

Donald Eugene Bolin Robert Gilmer Leftwich Donna May (Hester) Shaw Mae M. Bradshaw Barbara Jean Ross Bill Ellis Weaver Lois Bridges Case Stella Tapley James Henry Justis Phone: 417-934-2025 Fax: 417-934-1591 Email: office@mvstandard.com Copyright 2015 Mountain View Standard News, LLC

Robbery - The Mtn. View Police Department is seeking any information on the subject pictured above and below that robbed Town & Country Supermarket on Tuesday, January 5. Anyone with information is asked to call the MVPD at 417934-2525.

a search warrant was executed on a residence located on Pierce Street in West Plains.

A quantity of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a methamphetamine lab were seized. Two individuals were arrested in connection with this incident and are currently being held in the Howell County Jail pending formal charges and additional investigation. Dane I. Bellamy, 22 was arrested on scene due to him having an outstanding See Meth on Page 9

ONSR provides update on flood impacts From December 26 – 28, 2015, Winter Storm Goliath inundated the Riverways with seven to ten inches of rain that caused river levels to rise well beyond flood stage. As a result, many areas of the Riverways remain closed or offer limited amenities as park staff assess the damages and begin cleanup efforts. The list of recreation areas which are temporarily closed or are available but with limited amenities is changing daily. For a current listing of the status of park facilities, please refer to the

park website at http://www. nps.gov/ozar/planyourvisit/ levels.htm According to provisional data, a record river level of 19.71 feet was reached at Akers Ferry on December 28. The two previous records at Akers, 18.2 and 18.52 feet were both set in 2008. River levels have been recorded at the Akers Ferry site by the U.S. Geological Survey since 2001. Due to an already wet year with several smaller flood events, See Flood on Page 9

The year 2015 ended with an 11.4 percent increase in fatalities on Missouri roads.

After two years of lower numbers, the fatalities in Missouri for 2015 were over 800 for the first time since 2012.

As of Dec. 31, 853 lives were reported lost in 2015 Missouri traffic crashes.

Sixty-three percent of the drivers and passengers killed were not wearing seat belts.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the leading causes of fatal crashes continue to be speeding, driver inattention and impaired driving. A couple of new trends have emerged for 2015 including increases in improper lane use and substance-impaired driving.

Those crash trends are showing a 100 percent increase in expressway intersection fatalities and an 82 percent increase in overturning vehicle fatalities when compared to 2014.

“Fifty percent of those not belted were also ejected from the vehicle,” said Colonel Bret Johnson, superintendent See MSHP on Page 9

MOST WANTED

The largest seizure of methamphetamine in the history of the Howell County Sheriff’s Office occurred during the early party of January 2016. The arrests and seizure stem from the execution of several search warrants and the diligence of area law enforcement officers.

On January 2, 2016 members of the Howell County Sheriff’s Office executed two narcotics search warrants within Howell County.

At approximately 3:48 p.m.

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2015 ends with highest fatalities in three years

HOWELL CO.

Largest seizure of meth in history for sheriff’s department

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Steven M. Sprous

on the bathroom floor with a large mount of blood on the floor. A white male was located laying on top of the female. Numerous shell casings and a rifle that appeared to match the shell casings in the bathroom and other casings that were located at one of the other residences involved.

The white female was identified as Courtney Sprous and the white male was identified as her husband, 30-year-old Steven Sprous. As deputies exited the house to obtain a search warrant they observed

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first residence where the homeowners stated they can only contact their daughter via walkie-talkie. The father stated he heard an alert or panic signal coming from his daughter’s walkie-talkie, followed by another series of gunshots that sounded like they came from the area of the Sprous residence.

Concerned with the safety of the Sprous’ entry was made into the home. While inside deputies conducted a sweep of the residence and found a white female with an apparent gunshot wound to the head laying face down

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Flood Damage - The roof of the toilet facility at Two Rivers was torn off and deposited downstream. (Photo courtesy of the NPS)

The Howell County Sheriff's Department has issued warrants and is looking for four individuals in the Howell County area. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these individuals, do not try to apprehend them, call the sheriff's office at 417-256-2544 or local authorities.

Jesse D. Morgan, age 21 Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest on a class D felony charge of leaving scene of a motor vehicle accident. Bond set at $15,000.

Joshua R. Morris, age 31 - Wanted for arrest on a class D felony charge of DWI-alcohol-persistent offender. Bond set at $20,000.

Coatney A. Wiese, age 29 - Wanted for arrest on a class C felony charge of tampering with a motor vehicle-1st degree. Bond set at $2,500.

Scott R. Compton, age 28 - Wanted for arrest on a class C felony charge of tampering with a motor vehicle-1st degree and a class C felony charge of receiving stolen property. Bond set at $20,000. (No photo available.)

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Piney River Brewing plans grand opening of new brewery Piney River Brewing is planning a grand opening weekend for their new brewing facility on February 5, 6, and 7, 2016. The weekend event will begin with ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. that Friday on the Piney River Farm in Bucyrus.

Piney River Brewing recently completed the largest expansion in the history of the brewery. The expansion includes a 12,000 square foot barn located near the current “BARn” production facility and tap room.

The new building houses a custom built 15-barrel three-vessel brew house from Criveller Company of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada; four 60-barrel fermentation vessels and two 60-barrel bright beer tanks from Paul Mueller Company in Springfield, MO and a Series Three eight-head automatic canner from Wild Goose Canning in Boulder, CO. This expansion is the third expansion since the compa-

ny opened its doors in March 2011 as a nanobrewery, brewing 10 gallons of beer at a time. The brewery was also the first microbrewery in the state of Missouri to can beer on site in November 2011 with an MC100 twohead Wild Goose canning machine.

The new brew house and cellar will give Piney River the capacity to brew up to 10,000 barrels of beer, with plenty of room for additional growth. In 2015, Piney River produced just over 2,000 barrels of beer.

“Everyone that regularly visits the BARn has watched the construction progress at our brewery over the past year,” Brian Durham, head brewer and owner, said. “We are excited to have a weekend to celebrate with our friends, family and everyone that loves Piney River beer.”

The ribbon cutting is open to the public at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 5th. Joleen and Brian Durham will give tours

Foster children have many challenges to overcome. In addition to being victims of abuse and neglect, they are typically placed in homes with people they do not know. While they have a safe environment to live in, it is still a challenging time in their lives. Birthdays and holidays, typically a time

spent with family, often cause stress and negative emotions in these kids.

Birthday Blessings, a nonprofit in West Plains, MO, provides resources to these kids so they can celebrate their special day in an uplifting atmosphere. They have been serving kids through the 37th Circuit Children’s

of the new brewing facility all weekend long at the top of every hour beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday until 8 p.m. that night. Tours will be available from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 12 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

There is no charge for a tour of the brewery.

In addition to the opportunity to tour the brewery throughout the weekend, Mike and Julie’s Smoked Meats will be available for purchase on Friday and Saturday.

“None of this growth would have been possible without the great support from our local community, the craft beer lovers throughout Missouri and Arkansas that have been drinking our beer for the past four years, and our distribution partners,” Durham said.

“We hope that everyone that is able will join us during the grand opening weekend. We are proud to share this beautiful addition on our farm with them.”

Currently the brewery is

Grand Opening Weekend - Pictured above is the brewing facilities on the Piney River Farm. A grand opening weekend celebration is scheduled for February 5, 6 and 7, 2016. (Photo provided to the Standard)

distributed in most of Missouri and in Arkansas. Distribution is available in Missouri through Bluff City Beer in Cape Girardeau, Poplar Bluff and Herculaneum; Grellner Sales in Rolla, West Plains,

Camdenton and Sedalia; Heart of America Beverage in Springfield and Joplin; NH Scheppers in Jefferson City and Columbia; and Summit Distributing in Saint Louis.

Glidewell Distributing in Fort

Smith distributes Piney River beer throughout the state of Arkansas.

For more information on Piney River Brewing visit their website at www.pineyriverbrewing.com

Birthday Blessings expands to Wright County

Volunteers Debbie Billing birthday party for delivery to to the Standard)

Division in Howell, Carter, Shannon and Oregon Counties since 2013. This month they started including foster children in Wright County, through the 44th CD. “We truly believe child’s birthday should be a special occasion and they should feel valued,” said Shannon VonAllmen, Birthday Blessings Director. “These kids have had so much to contend with at a tender age. This is our way of showing them our community cares about them.”

The volunteers at BB put together a party tailored to each child based on a wish list submitted by CD caseworkers. Each recipient typically gets a cake mix, candles, frosting, birthday Wrapping volunteers with birthday bags ready to be delivered to 37th Circuit Children’s plates, cups, napkins, and Division. Pictured are volunteers Elizabeth Tharp, Birthday Blessings Director Lynette Hirsch, and Velma Wilson prepare a other party supplies. Sev- Holly LaCaze and Shana O’Mary. (Photo provided to the Standard) a foster boy. (Photo provided eral gifts are selected and “We are only able to serve wrapped. With permission, a Christian item is also includ- more than 550 Christmas ed. Everything is packed into gifts bags filled with holi- more kids because we live in a sturdy duffle bag and taken day gifts and goodies. They such a generous community,” to CD for delivery by staff also assist with special re- VonAllmen said. “Our hope members there. quests such as hospital care is to eventually include a few “There has not been fund- packages, diapers or special more counties in our covering to provide birthday gifts rewards when needed. age area. We do spend time to local foster kids, so Birth“I have seen the amaz- thinking about those kids we door. Tickets for this year’s ers chapter of the NWTF day Blessings jumped right ing smiles Birthday Bless- aren’t able to assist. But, we Gun-of- the-Year, a Weath- provides the youth of the in to fill that need,” said Tr- ings has brought to kids,” are not to that point yet.” erby Orion I, can also be community with the an- ish Allchin, Children’s Ser- Allchin, who has delivered To find out more about purchased from committee nual Jakes Day at Twin vices Specialist at the 44th many birthday bags to area the organization or how to children, added. “I am re- support the kids they serve, members before the banquet Pines Conservation Educa- CD. To date, the 501c3 orga- ally looking forward to the visit www.birthday-blessfor $20.00 per ticket or three tion Center, Extreme Jakes for $50.00 with a limit of 150 shooting events, hunting nization has put together happiness they will bring to ings.org like their Facetickets to be sold. To get the events and an annual schol- more than 400 birthday par- foster kids in Wright Coun- book page or call 417-3725306. kids involved in hunting and arship for area students. ties. They have given out ty. enjoying outdoor activities, The NWTF uses the banquet the local chapter will pro- to help fund these activities vide free membership in the and other projects throughJakes or Extreme Jakes for out the state. For further children and youth 17 and information or to purchase under with the purchase of a tickets, contact us at 417Imagine flying carpets, an es and global issues that con- ning foreign film “Wadjda” meal ticket.

331-4831, 417-247-0110 or iconic actor riding across tinue to impact us daily. We takes center stage. Part comdesert sands, and a little girl hope these films will aid in edy, part drama, this film Current River Call- 573-292-9983. who dreams of simply rid- that effort. tells the story of a spunky, ing a bike. Now, sprinkle in “In addition, we’re thrilled 10-year-old Saudi Arabian some tasty ethnic food, sev- to be expanding the film se- girl who wants to defy the eral Academy Awards and ries this year to include a free patriarchal society in which engaging discussions, and reception before the final she lives by simply riding a you’re starting to get a pic- film that will let attendees bike. This heartwarming film ture of what this year’s Feb- sample hors d’oeuvres from shows the limits placed on ruary Film Series has in store the region and view a live girls in Saudi Arabia through for the community. display of traditional attire,” Wadjda’s quirky determina“Central Asia and the Mid- she added. tion. This film is shown with east” is the theme of the 16th The traditional clothing English subtitles. “Wadjda” annual film series, which items are on loan from com- is rated PG. will be hosted by the Univer- munity members, Moore The series will conclude sity/Community Programs said, and will be modeled Feb. 25 with the “Journey Department at Missouri on a red carpet by Missouri Through Mideast and Central State University-West Plains State-West Plains students in Asia” reception and fashion during the month of Febru- the civic center lobby prior show, followed by the film ary. All films are shown for to the showing of the final “The Kite Runner.” The film free at 6:30 p.m. Thursday film, “The Kite Runner,” on is about two unlikely friends, evenings in the West Plains Feb. 25. The reception starts a Pashtun boy and a Hazara Civic Center theater. at 5:30 p.m., and the film will boy, and their journey through “This year’s theme was follow at 6:30. the trials of trauma, war and inspired by Missouri StateThe series kicks off Feb. 4 atonement. The film is rated West Plains’ selection for with the showing of “Alad- PG-13. its common reader, which din,” Disney’s beloved ani“We think this reception is The Kite Runner, a best- mated classic starring Robin will be a fun and unforgettaselling novel set in Afghan- Williams as Genie. Disney ble experience for our comistan; however, it’s also very character dress up is option- munity,” said Moore. “The timely considering world al. The film is rated G. film series committee is proud events in those regions, ” The series continues Feb. that the series will, once again, said Jennifer Moore, coor- 11 with the epic “Lawrence have something for everyone dinator of U/CP theater and of Arabia” starring Peter to enjoy.” events programming. “One O’Toole and Omar Sharif.

Each film showing will be of the things we hope to do The film, winner of seven followed with a discussion with this series, especially as Academy Awards, tells the session facilitated by a univerpart of an educational insti- story of a young, British in- sity faculty or staff member. tution whose mission focus- telligence officer in the MidFor more information about es on public affairs, is foster dle East during World War I. the annual film series, call the greater understanding among The film is rated PG. U/CP Department office at local residents of those placOn Feb. 18, the award-win- 417-255-7966.

12th Annual NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet January 16 The Current River Callers chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will be sponsoring the 12th annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Winona High R-III Multipurpose building in Winona, Missouri. The doors will open at 5 p.m. with the dinner starting at 6 p.m. Tickets for the regular NWTF membership or Sponsor’s membership can be purchased from any Current River Callers committee member or purchased at the

Central Asia, the Middle East highlighted in this year’s film series

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Upcoming Events Friends of the Garnett Library to host chili supper January 16 Warm up from the winter chill Saturday, Jan. 16, at the annual Friends of the Garnett Library chili supper, set for 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Magnolia Room at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. The fund-raising event, sponsored by Wendy’s restaurant in West Plains, is being held prior to the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzlies’ annual homecoming basketball game against Region 16 arch rival Three Rivers College of Poplar Bluff in the Joe Paul Evans Arena at the civic center, according to organizers.

For $7.50 per person and $3 for children age six and under, area residents can stop by and have a hot bowl of hearty chili with all of the fixings, as well as dessert and something to drink, before attending the game, organizers said. Complimentary game tickets also will be given to those attending who do not already have passes to the game, they added.

For more information about the chili supper, call the Garnett Library at 417-255-7945. For more information about Friends of the Garnett Library, visit the organization’s website, wp.missouristate.edu/development/FriendsHomepage. htm or call 417-255-7940.

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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday Jan. 13

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Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce Banquet Jan. 16 Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet will be held on January 16, 2016, due to a conflict of scheduling on the previous date of January 23, 2016. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause. Tickets are on sale at the Chamber office which is located in City Hall.

Phone - 417-469-5519.

Heart of the Ozarks United Way annual meeting January 19

Standard News Archives - October 1970 - Jeanne Gaddy found this picture and shared on social media recently. Pictured above front row, left to right, Larry Frye, John McKenzie, Susan Foval, Elizabeth Ray and Martha Burks. Top row, left to right, Jerry Atnip, John Rush, Roger Young, Dale Henry, Dale Orchard The Heart of the Ozarks United Way will hold its annu- and Chuck Elam. al meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Howell Oregon Electric, meeting room. The meeting is open until 9:45 p.m. For more 417-934-2682. or 417-855-9113. to the public so please feel free to attend. Heart of the Ozarks Mark your calendars information call Tuesday, January 19th 8:00 p.m.

United Way serves communities in Howell County by pro417-934-5437. $3 TBA Alcoholics Anonymous viding assistance to 20 plus non-profit member agencies. admission per child Liberty Basketball and Alanon meetings For more information contact the local United Way office by Saturday, January 16th Tournament 8:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart calling 417-257-7184.

4:30 p.m.

7:00 a.m.

Wednesday, January 13th Church in Willow Springs.

The Friends of the Coffee & Billiards at the Call 417-469-5550 7:00 a.m.

Garnett Library’s Annual Mtn. View Senior Center for information Coffee & Billiards at the 8:00 a.m.

Thursday, January 14th Chili Supper will be held in Mtn. View Senior Center the Magnolia Room at the - Yoga with Vicki is 7:00 a.m.

7:30 a.m.

The Imaginary Theatre Company (ITC), the educational WP Civic Center prior to offered for ladies ages Rotary Club of Mtn. View arm of the St. Louis Repertory Theatre, will bring its pro- - Biscuits & Gravy at the the Grizzly Homecoming 50 plus. These classes will meet at Ron's Mtn. View Senior Center duction of “Goodbye, Marianne” to the West Plains Civic Game. Tickets are $7.50 for are modified to fit your Family Restaurant. until 9:00 a.m.

Buttermilk Center stage for a 7 p.m. performance Jan. 22, 2016.

Adults and $3 for children needs. For details call 8:00 a.m. biscuits and sausage Presented by Missouri State University-West Plains’ 6 and under.

417-293-1184.

The first Yoga with Vicki is offered gravy, $1.50 for a small University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department, the Attendees also class is free. for ladies ages 50 plus. and $2.00 for large, performance is being made possible with support from the receive complimentary 12:00 p.m.

These classes are coffee included.

Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. game tickets.

Mtn. View Chamber modified to fit your Carry-out or dine-in Tickets are $8 each for adults. Children age 13 and under, Sunday, January 17th of Commerce weekly needs. For details call and Missouri State-West Plains students with a valid Bear10:00 a.m.

8:00 p.m. meeting at the Mtn. View 417-293-1184. The first Pass ID, will be admitted free. Tickets may be purchased at - Story Time at the Willow Springs Community Center. Call class is free. the civic center box office, 110 St. Louis St., or by calling Mtn. View Public Library Alcoholics Anonymous 417-934-2794 for more 9:00 a.m.

417-256-8087.

- Arthritis Exercise at the and Al-Anon meetings at information.

Line dancing at the For additional information about “Goodbye, Marianne,” Mtn. View Senior Center the Sacred Heart Church. - Willow Springs Chamber Mtn. View Senior Center, visit http://www.repstl.org/season/show/goodbye_mari12:00 p.m. anne/.

Call 417-469-5550 for of Commerce. Call beginners welcome, - Willow Springs Rotary For more information about this and other U/CP events, more information.

417-469-5519 for info. no charge.

Club at Open Range. call 417-255-7966 or visit www.wp.missouristate.edu/ucp/.

Monday, January 18th The meeting will be held 10:00 a.m.

Contact Teresa ANNOUNCEMENT at OP Hall at the Art for the beginner or Waggoner at No school for the Mtn. country club. expert at the 417-252-0316 View-Birch Tree School 12:30 p.m.

Mtn. View Senior Center.

2:00 p.m.

District in observance of - Shuffleboard Games at 6:00 p.m.

Bingo at the Martin Luther King Day Mtn. View Senior Center - MV-BT School District Mtn. View Healthcare The Ballroom Thieves, an alternative/indie rock band based TBA - Hand to Foot Card Board of Education 5:30 p.m. in Boston, Massachusetts, will bring their musical stylings to Liberty Basketball Game at the meeting at Birch First Baptist Church the West Plains Civic Center stage for a 7 p.m. concert Jan. 29.

Tournament Mtn. View Senior Center Tree Elementary AWANAs. Meal served Tickets are $10 each for adults. Children age 13 and under, 10:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m.

LHS JV/Varsity girls basat 5:30 p.m. church and Missouri State-West Plains students with a valid BearPass Arthritis Exercise at the “Focus on Babies” Diaper ketball game vs. starts at 6 p.m.

ID, will be admitted free. Tickets may be purchased at the Mtn. View Senior Center Resource Center will Mtn. Grove 5:45 p.m. civic center box office, 110 St. Louis St., or by calling 4171:00 p.m. begin their cloth diaper OzSBI will host “What Mtn. View Christian 256-8087. The concert is being sponsored by Missouri State Arts & Crafts Club at the loan program with an Color is Your Soul? Using Church TEAM 412 University-West Plains’ University/Community Programs (U/ WSCF Ferguson Building orientation meeting and Psychology and Personali(preschool thru 6th grade) CP) Department. in Willow Springs. distribution at the Howell ty to Improve Professional and The Journey youth The Ballroom Thieves features Martin Earley on guitar and Call Sue Thompson at County Health Relationships” by group (junior high and vocals, Devin Mauch on percussion and vocals, and Calin Pe417-252-7477 for info Department, 180 high school). Doors open presenter Richard Ingalls. ters on cello and vocals.

5:30 p.m.

Kentucky St. Howell $35 for general public, at 5:45 p.m.

Dinner served For more information about this and other U/CP events, call Kindergarten-1st Grade County residents should $20 for OzSBI members. at 6:00 p.m.

Classes start 417-255-7966 or visit www.wp.missouristate.edu/ucp/.

Girl Scouts to meet at call 417-256-7870 to Details and registration at 6:30 p.m.

Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in reserve their spot. available at: www.ozsbi.

- Narcotics Anonymous, Mountain View. For more 4:30 p.m. com or 417-256-9724.

6:30 p.m. at Mothers information call Joyce Tumbling at the Mtn. Register by Jan. 13.

The next scheduled work day for House of Abigail will Against Dixon at 417-934-2394.

View Family Youth Center Friday, January 15th be Saturday, January 16 from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. We will Methamphetamine - Yoga Classes at the MV until 7:30 p.m. For 7:00 a.m. continue to work on the office floors, and will hopefully be (MAM) 503 E. Main United Methodist Church. more information ready to move on to the next phase soon.

Street Willow Springs. Call Coffee & Billiards at the Call 417-247-7153 for call 417-934-5437.

Mtn. View Senior Center 417-469-0018 more information.

5:30 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

- Zumba at the Mtn. 2nd thru 3rd Grade Girl Arthritis Exercise at the Al Anon View Community Center, Scouts to meet at Hut, Mtn. View Senior Center (Help for friends instructed by 409 N. Pine Street in Mtn. 12:30 p.m. & families of alcoholics) Mary Zitter-Newman View. For more Shuffleboard Games at Monday - 7:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. information call Joyce Mtn. View Senior Center Mtn. View LHS JV/Varsity girls Dixon at 417-934-2394.

6:00 p.m.

Presbyterian Church basketball game vs. Plato 6:30 p.m.

- LHS JV/Varsity boys 205 E. 2nd Street 7:00 p.m.

Country Dance at the Mtn. basketball game vs. Salem 417-247-7146 Mountain View Al-Anon View Community Center - Skating & Open gym or will meet Mondays at 8:00 p.m. at the Mtn. View Family 417-247-0566 7 p.m. at the First Mtn. View A.A. group Youth Center Presbyterian Church, meets at the Presbyterian LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: located at 205 East 2nd Church in the basement.

Readers are encouraged to share their opinions by Street in Mtn. View. For The church is located at 205 writing letters to the editor. Letters to the editor will be more information call East 2nd Street in Mtn. View published without charge. Letters to the editor must be signed and include the town in which the writer lives to ensure the letter’s authenticity. If a name is left off a letter it will not be published. Names will not be withheld from the letters under any circumstances.

We reserve the right to not publish a letter to the editor if anything written is considered libel. Any letter that praises or criticizes any private business in the publishing area will not be printed. We reserve the right to edit letters without changing their meaning.

All letters to the editor will be published as soon as they are submitted as space permits us to do so.

FYI

‘Goodbye, Marianne’ will take civic center stage Jan. 22

The Ballroom Thieves will take civic center stage January 29

House of Abigail work day

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Eminence Area Volunteer Fire Department annual report for 2015 The Eminence Area Volunteer Fire Department responded to a total of 141 calls in 2015 including house fires, car crashes, first responder calls and two hazardous materials incidents.

There were eleven house fires in all, ranging from flue fires to major structural fires involving multiple fire department response. There were also eight brush fires that were quickly brought under control by the EAVFD. In 2015 there were many vehicle crashes, with the EAVFD responding to twenty nine.

Several involved construction vehicles working on the new state park. None of these resulted in serious injuries. However among the other crashes there was one fatality and several serious injuries, some involving evacuation by helicopter.

First responder medical calls also kept the department busy, with seventy two calls ranging from minor injuries to serious injuries and death. The October trail ride resulted in eleven injury calls during the first week of the month, mostly for riders thrown or fallen from horses.

Search - A crew from the Eminence Area Volunteer Fire Department hikes out of the woods after a Christmas week search in Reynolds County. (Photo by Paul O’Donnell)

Footing the Bill with the Taxpayer Dime Greetings, and welcome to the beginning of the second regular session of the 98th General Assembly. The 2016 Session officially began at noon this past Wednesday, and my fellow lawmakers and I are looking forward to improving issues facing Missouri transportation, legislative ethical standards, and many other areas as well as bettering our cooperation with the Missouri House of Representatives throughout the rest of Session.

I will be keeping you updated on all of the developments here in the Capitol throughout the coming months, though today I wanted to take some time to discuss two specific issues I believe should be brought to the forefront of the public’s knowledge. These subjects are the taxpayers’ money that is being spent to fund a largely meaningless presidential primary; and the ridiculous consideration of millions of dollars of funding to be spent in St. Louis for the construction of a wholly unnecessary football stadium over the next decade.

Missouri’s presidential primaries are scheduled to take place on March 15 this year, which puts our state well behind the six February caucuses that are most commonly used by the national parties to decide their national convention delegates.

Missouri’s primaries used to be held earlier, in February, and our state was one of the first voices heard during the primary election. However, the governor moved the date of the primaries – which cost Missouri taxpayers around $7 million to fund – to midMarch in order to abide by new guidelines passed by

the delegations. This is effectively curbing the importance of the Missouri election and discouraging voters from participating. In short, this decision has turned the upcoming Missouri primaries into a costly beauty contest paid for by the public, which will have a very small amount of actual impact.

I would also like to talk about a letter Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard sent to St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay at the end of last month. Sen. Richard’s letter described the Missouri Senate’s intentions concerning the paying of $12 million in General Revenue funding annually to the city’s sports authority. St. Louis elected officials have told top NFL officials that these payments will continue in the coming years and will help fund the proposed new stadium in the city. Sen. Richard informed the mayor that not only does the Senate not agree with the St. Louis city government’s assumptions of continued payments, the annual $12 million a year will possibly be cut off before its proposed sunset date in 2022.

I wholeheartedly back Sen. Richard’s letter, as do many of my colleagues, constituents and fellow Missourians. The state’s General Revenue fund monies should not be bound to the building of a new, costly, unnecessary NFL stadium in a city that already has one, with a team that might not even be located in the state in the coming years.

Local projects that benefit local municipalities should be funded with local dollars.

Many other state agencies and programs that help improve the lives of Missourians could use $12 million a year to make more meaningful differences in Show Me State citizens’ lives than this proposed sports stadium ever could. Throughout this session, my fellow legislators and I pledge to continue keeping the Senate focused on doing what is best for Missouri and its people as a whole.

As always, I appreciate it when groups from around Missouri and from our community back home come to visit me at the Capitol. If you would like to arrange a time to come and visit me in Jefferson City, or if you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact my Capitol office at (573) 7511882.

In December the EAVFD was dispatched to rural Reynolds County to assist with a search in the forest for a man who had gone missing over the Christmas holiday. This was a major multiple agency effort, coordinated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and involving fire, police, EMS and conservation agencies from a wide area of the state.

Austin Johnson joined the Eminence Area Volunteer Fire Department as a new firefighter this year. The Fire Department also has a program for young people who would like to participate in trainings, observe on fires and otherwise learn the ropes. Several young people have joined this program this year and are trying out firefighting and emergency response as possible careers. The Fire Department is always glad to welcome new firefighters, young or not so young, who would like to step up and help serve their community.

In November the Fire Board elections were held. Newly elected members included Kathryn Thompson, Michael Chilton, Gino Deskins, Debbie O’Dell and Jim Bay. Returning board members were Dave O’Dell, chairman, Fire Chief Ron “Hollywood” Lashly, Steve Hogan, Julie O’Donnell, Margie Cleary, Jeff Cowen, Eugene Dodson, and Eva Akers.

Delicious barbecue ribs were sold as a fund raiser at the annual Arts and Crafts Show in October. About $500 was raised.

Fire safety education information was also distributed to the community’s children during the event. There were also two medical calls at the show and a serious car crash later that evening, so it was a busy day for the EAVFD!

A major Hazardous Materials incident occurred in September when a large leak was discovered at the MFA propane facility south of town. The situation was quickly brought under control without risk to nearby residents.

The Fire Department took on new management as Eugene Dodson retired as Fire Chief in May. Ron “Hollywood” Lashly became the new Fire Chief, with Allen Wilkins taking the role of Assistant Chief, Ronald Lashly serving as Captain and Bobby Patrick as Lieutenant.

Jesse Thacker took on the duties of Safety Officer.

Another fund raiser was held in the spring at “Ozark Days” where a fish fry netted about $500 as well. An open house was also held at City Park where community members could inspect the new fire engine, get fire safety information, meet the firefighters and enjoy some delicious catfish.

The EAVFD extends its thanks to all who contributed at any of these events.

The fire department is also looking forward to the new fire station which will be built in 2016 thanks to a grant from SCOCOG obtained by Dave O’Dell and Jim Anderson. It will be on the same footprint as the current fire station and will have more bays for vehicles, equipment storage, a training classroom and other needed upgrades. Construction should start this year.

To keep their skills sharp, the firefighters train regularly. Training in firefighting and rescue techniques is held twice a month to insure that all incidents are handled correctly and safely. Among the more notable training courses this year was a technical rope rescue course

The Summersville Friends of the Library are bustling with last minute details for one of the library’s favorite activities - our 3rd Annual Princess Tea Party on Saturday, January 23. It begins at 11 a.m., and all “princesses” are invited to attend. Miss Texas County, Hailey Renae Dodson, will reign over this royal activity. Our official Friends of the Library photographer will be covering this event and sharing photos with attendees.

Feel free to phone Kathie at 932-4866 or the library with any inquiries.

Summersville Friends of the Library usually meet at the library on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5 p.m.

A special meeting will be held February 1 to finalize the February 6 Laura Ingalls Wilder Birthday Party. New members are invited to join this active group in supporting and participating in the continuing growth of the Summersville Branch Library.

New additions to our Summersville Branch this week include The Rocky Road to Romance and Naughty Neighbor, both audio books on CD by Janet Evanovich; Thirteen Ghosts, DVD; Solitude Creek by Jeffery Deaver; Complete Guide to Water Gardening, non-fiction by Peter Robinson; Circle of Blue, juvenile by Eleanor Jones; and Peter Pan, juvenile classic by J.M. Barrie.

Texas County Library now has e-Books and audio books available to download for Texas County Library patrons!

To view the catalog and download, go to our website: texascountylibrary.lib. mo.us, click on “e-books”, or come by the library for assistance. Texas County Library cards are required.

Remember to save your Best Choice brand barcodes for the library and Box Tops For Education for our grade school. Texas County Library receives 3 cents for each Best Choice barcode!

Thanks, West Plains, Birch

Tree, and Mountain View friends, for sending yours to us.

Summersville Library is a branch of Texas County Library and located at 480 First Street, on the south side of the square, next door to Open Door in Summersville. Business hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m Saturday. Check out our webpage at texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us or contact the library: 417-932-5261 or toll-free 888-609-4491, or e-mail us: svlib@texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, or fax: 417-932-5262.

presented by the National Park Service, and a vehicle extrication course held with the Birch Tree and Winona Fire Departments presented by the Shannon County First Responders.

The Eminence Area Volunteer Fire Department receives

no tax dollars and is funded entirely by dues, donations and the occasional grant. All firefighters and first responders are unpaid volunteers who are not compensated in any way for their service.

Please support the work they are doing to keep Eminence safe.

SCRUBing Away the D.C. Regulatory Machine

175,268. That is the number of pages in the Code of Federal Regulations. Across south central and southeast Missouri that number weighs heavy on the backs of small businesses, farmers and families. It also represents a serious problem in Washington: a president circumventing Congress to try and force his rejected policy ideas on the American people.

In 2009, the president failed to get his signature “Cap & Trade” legislation through a Democrat controlled Congress – a policy which would increase the cost of heating homes across the nation. Faced with that failure, the president and the EPA rolled out “Clean Power Plan” regulations in August aimed at bypassing the rejection of Congress to implement Cap & Trade through Executive order. Folks across the 8th Congressional District have told me this regulation alone would make their utility bills triple in cost.

Just this week we saw once again a president intent on going around Congress and against the will of American’s people by pushing forward new ‘Executive Actions’ to try and further restrict 2nd amendment rights.

Outdated and often times conflicting federal regulations, never approved by Congress, are now estimated to impose a nearly $1.86 trillion burden annually on Americans. That’s a cost of roughly $15,000 for every household – higher than the weight of all individual income taxes paid each year to the government. Under the Obama Administration over 24,000 new Federal Rules & Regulations have been finalized, unfortunately the president is now threatening to aggressively grow that list during his final year in office.

This system of burdensome regulations needs to stop.

Whether it is in my own business, the state capitol or the halls of Washington, DC, I have been fighting the regulatory machine. This week the House of Representatives took a serious step in regulation reform by passing a bill I authored known as the SCRUB Act – legislation aimed at ‘scrubbing’ the maze of federal regulations of outdated, unnecessary, costly and duplicative rules which conflict with those at the State or Local level, returning power back to the states.

For example Department of Labor should not be telling FFA students in Missouri they can’t do work on the family farm. The National Park Service should not be introducing new regulations restricting the decades old practice of river baptisms on the Current River. The EPA doesn’t need to regulate every drainage ditch, farm, wood stove or even the beautiful clean air of the Mark Twain National Forest.

Manufacturers in our district shouldn’t have to close, shed 500 jobs, and move south of the border to Mexico because the cost of complying with over-regulation just becomes too high here in America.

The insanity of the Washington Regulatory Machine needs to stop. This is why my SCRUB Act is so important.

It will give the American people the tools to get Washington bureaucrats who have never owned a business or been on a farm off their backs. America’s future with SCRUB in place is one where the regulators have to answer to you, where we finally clean out the cluttered garage of federal red tape and let job creators and producers return focus back to what they know best – growing our economy.

Registration open for MOA 2016 annual conference Feb. 4-6 The Missouri Organic Association (MOA), a non-profit all volunteer organization, is gearing up for its 2016 Annual Conference on February 4th, 5th and 6th at the University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, Springfield MO. http://www.moaconference.org. This educational conference will be the 7th annual regional conference hosted by the Missouri Organic Association.

Beginning as a local state conference in 2010, the conference has evolved into the Mid-American regional conference. We are delighted and honored to have participants from from Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and we hope that soon other states will also mark their calendars for the first weekend of February and join the excitement of the MOA Annual Conference! Keynote speakers this year are Dr. Arden Anderson, DO who will be presenting on “Healthy Soils, Healthy Bodies,” and Dr. John Ikerd who will be presenting on “Healthy Soils, Healthy Economies, Healthy Communities.” Sue Baird, Executive Director of the MOA welcomes everyone to attend. “This conference is not just for farmers and producers who attend to learn the latest 21st Century

farming practices… Anyone concerned about independent food sources, the rising health issues in our children, supporting sustainable family farms, environmental issues and solution-based philosophies of biological and organic growing practices will have something to gain from this conference.”

This year MOA will host a special Saturday, “Consumer Health Education Day” featuring leading physicians and health officials who will presenting on the link between the foods we eat and the health of our bodies.

On Saturday, February 6, the MOA will organize a special networking event, connecting organic producers with buyers and marketing managers from regional and national food stores, chefs, food distributors, etc.

The MOA 2016 Conference will consist of over 54 lectures and hands-on workshops focused on organic and sustainable production including: Grain production, Livestock production, Vegetable production, High-tunnel small fruits and vegetable production, Sustainable living skills, Culinary and medicinal plants, and a whole lot more! Meet and learn from 70 plus vendors! The Friday night event features a Top Chef Competition with

chefs from St. Louis, Springfield, Kansas City, and Columbia all competing for the MOA Top Chef award, followed by the real MOA Country Hoedown with good bluegrass music, cake walks, pie auction, and a photo booth to commemorate your attendance at the MOA 2016 Annual Conference.

The full 3-day MOA 2016 Annual Conference agendas are available for viewing at: http://www. moaconference.org.

The conference price is $175 for all three days and a single day pass is $75. An Early Bird Special discount is available until January 15th, which includes a Buy 1 registration at full price, Get the 2nd registration at ½ price. To register: http:// www.moaconference.org.

Hotel reservations are available at a special MOA Conference block price of $84 (+ tax) per night at The University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, Springfield, MO. Be sure to mention the MOA conference block to get this special hotel lodging price.

Make your plans now to network and learn from each other, while learning from top national and internationally renowned presenters!

For more information, visit www.MOAConference.org.

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Death Notices Robert Gilmer Leftwich

field, MO. He survived both of his parents: Doris Krupa Leftwich and Samuel Gilmer Leftwich.

He is survived by his siblings: James, Scott, Sharon, Thomas and William , one nephew, Ian; 3 nieces: Amber, Dorie May, and Samantha; and one great nephew, Conner.

While attending Lasher High in Bloomfield Hills, MI, he was the star linebacker for the football team. He excelled in all

sports. In 1978, he joined the Marine Corps and was the honor man for his 100 man boot camp. He was a Firearms Expert, Aviation Mechanic and a Huey Door Gunner, and a local Mt. View hero.

In 1983, while living in Vista, CA, Bob was in a motorcycle wreck and sustained a disabling injury that lasted the rest of his life. He was sent to the Mayo Clinic in Detroit, MN. The doctors said he would never walk again, but Bob proved them wrong! He recovered and Health became a top priority for Bob. During this time in his life, he and his brother Bill spent many hours working on cars, and developed a very special bond.

At this time he also developed a love for riding and building bicycles. He moved to Kissimmee, FL, and opened a bike shoppe called , “Kissimmee Bike Line”. He built racing bicycles and sponsored and trained people to race bicycles. Later he moved to California, and lived with his brother, Jim, and his niece, Amber. He and Amber developed a very close relationship. Bob became a fitness trainer and a

Funeral services for Mae M. Bradshaw were held Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Evg. Garry Hall officiating. Pallbearers were Michael Baker, Jeffrey Bradshaw, Steven Bradshaw, Aaron Redman, Garry Pritchett, Paul L. Murphy, Jr., Scott Smith, and Rodney Bradshaw. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home.

Mae M. Bradshaw was born October 23, 1927 at Winona, MO the daughter of Harold McBride and Mary Frances (Broadfoot) McBride. She passed away January 2, 2016 at her home in Birch Tree, MO at the age of 88 years.

She was united in marriage to Glen Leo Bradshaw on April 10, 1954 in Salem, AR. Mae was preceded in

death by her parents Harold and Mary McBride; husband Glen Bradshaw; one son Larry McAfee; one brother Junior McBride; six sisters Francis Jones, Berthie Fountain, Elnora Enloe, Audrey Griffith, Opal McKendry, and Maxine McBride.

She is survived by her children Roger Bradshaw and wife Tammy of Birch Tree, MO, Steve Bradshaw and wife Sonja of Birch Tree, MO, Jerry McAfee of Birch Tree, MO, Betty Murphy of Birch Tree, MO, Rose Sechrest and husband Rick of Mountain View, MO, Margaret Baker and husband Freeman of Birch Tree, MO, and Glenna Martin and husband Ronnie of Birch Tree, MO; one brother Lloyd McBride and wife Gladys of Wetumpkia, AL; two sisters Anna Hutchison of Jefferson City, MO, and Lorene Hoyle of Kinsley, KS; 22 grand-

Robert Gilmer Leftwich entered this world in Bensenville, Illinois on 10/2/1960 and ended his journey on 12/23/2015 at the age of 55, in Spring-

Donald Eugene Bolin health nutrition enthusiast, striving to obtain a body as fit as a Puma’s. “Turkey, Chicken, Fish”, was one of his favorite quotes! He was a fitness trainer, and a body builder at Golds Gym in Ventura, Cailfornia. Bob was a tough trainer and was proud of the people who excelled under his guidance. Bob moved to Mt. View, MO, and worked for his brother, Tom, at Ozark Plateau Screen Printing. He loved small town life where everyone knows one another.

While living there he was in another car wreck and sustained injuries that left him in increased chronic pain. He attended MSU and worked towards a degree in nutrition.

Bob loved his family very much and loved spending time with his brothers!

He enjoyed watching sports, working on cars and bicycles, and making them go faster. He was energetic, friendly, never met a stranger and loved bringing joy to people’s lives. He was an avid animal lover and will be greatly missed. Bob said it well, in some of his last words, “Sweet. Alright.

Catch ya later, Dude. I am gonna fly away!”

Mae M. Bradshaw children; 37 great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

Mae was full of happiness when anyone would just drop by to visit with her, whether it be family or friends, anyone was welcome and it always put a smile upon her face. She loved all her kids getting together for a cookout or just being there with her to hang out for the day. Mae enjoyed cooking for other people, and she loved her flowers and gardening. Mae loved having yard sales.

She was always on the go and busy straightening and organizing things. Mae had a big heart when it came to animals - she loved them all.

The pictures people gave to Mae meant so very much to her.

Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes.com

Barbara Jean Ross Barbara Jean Ross, 69, of Mountain View, Missouri, departed this life on January 7, 2016 at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Mis-

souri. She was born June 8, 1946, in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of Robert Hargreaves and Dorothy (Westernfelder) Hargreaves.

Barbara was united in marriage to Tom Ross on June 27, 1985, in Maui, Hawaii.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Dorothy Hargreaves.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Ross; her son, Mark Rodden and wife Karla; her daughter, Malisa Murray and husband Dan; and three grandchildren, Madeline Kazuki Rodden, Tiana Kabuye, and Charles Kentner.

Barbara and Tom lived

in Hawaii until 1996, when they moved to Mountain View, Missouri. She was a member of Grace Believers Church in Mountain View, Missouri.

A memorial service will be held at Grace Believers Church, 8357 County Road 3140, Mountain View, Missouri, on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., with Pastor Daniel Woolsey officiating.

Cremation arrangements were made under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.

Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com

Lois Bridges Case Funeral services for Lois Bridges Case were held Monday January 11, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Rev. Rodney Fisher officiating.

Pallbearers were Richard Bridges, Kenneth Bridges, Robbie Berry, Hunter Berry, and Dennis Bridges. Interment was in Wilderness Cemetery at Fremont, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.

Lois Chloe Bridges Case was born December 31, 1928 at Bennett, MO the daughter of Joseph Monroe Bridges and Sarah Josephine (Davis) Bridges. She passed away January 8, 2016 at Springfield, MO at the age of 87 years and 8 days.

She was married to Carl Ernest Case on March 21, 1981

at Van Buren, MO. Lois was preceded in death by her parents Joe Bridges and Sarah Davis Bridges; one infant sister Della Jane Bridges; two brothers William Bridges and Floyd Dunnigan; and one son-in-law George Powell.

She is survived by one son David William Dickinson of Fremont, MO; one daughter Shirley Lois Dickinson Powell of Eminence, MO; former daughter-in-law Charryl Dickinson of Salem, MO; two brothers Claude Bryant and wife Ella of Burley ID, Elvin Bridges and wife Pauline of Alton, MO; two sisters-inlaw Margie Bridges of Laramie, WY and Alice Dunnigan of Laramie, WY; step- great grandchildren Timothy, Austin, Abby, and Sarah; nieces,

nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Lois was a member of the Fremont Church of God of Prophecy and seldom missed any church services. She enjoyed going to singings at Handy and other places. Lois loved giving gifts to the children. She would always save her new quarters each week and would hand them out to the children at church. Lois always enjoyed helping others and visiting with kinfolks and friends. She enjoyed traveling with her friends and family, and enjoyed eating out. Lois was well known and loved by her many family and friends. She was a wonderful mother and sister.

Online Condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes.com

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Funeral services for Donald Eugene Bolin were held Monday, January 4, 2016 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO with Rev. James Bolin and Christopher Bolin officiating. Pallbearers were T.J. Bolin, Len Bolin, Wayne Crider, Lenny Crider, Larry Powell, Brad Conway, and Bob Mooney.

Interment was in the Munsell Chapel Cemetery in Eminence, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO. Donald Eugene Bolin the son of Leonard Erwin Bolin and Stella Lee Bolin was born on September 23, 1934 in Shannon County, MO and passed away on January 2, 2016 in Eminence, MO at the age of 81 years.

Don was united in marriage to Joyce Cowen on May 21, 1955, and to this union two sons were born

Donald James Bolin and Timothy Lee Bolin.

Don was preceded in death by his parents Leonard Erwin Bolin and Stella Lee Conway Bolin.

He is survived by his wife Joyce of the home, his two sons and their wives James and Lequeta Bolin of Cape Girardeau, MO and Timothy and Angie Bolin of Poplar Bluff, MO; three grandsons Christopher Bolin, T.J. Bolin, and Len Bolin; one granddaughter Heather Bolin; four great granddaughters Elizabeth, Emily, Dawn, and Mollie; one sister Maryann Hampton of Stockton, MO; three nieces, and a host of family and friends.

Don had a passion for restaurant work. He owned a family restaurant for many years in Eminence, MO on highway 106. He worked with his son Tim, for sever-

al years at T & T Restaurant in Eminence, MO. He managed a Howard Johnson’s in Clayton, MO. Don worked for the Shannon County Sheriff’s Department as a dispatcher and a deputy. He also worked at the Eminence Lumber Company in Eminence, MO. Don accepted Christ into his life in 1972. He loved to be a part of the church. He faithfully attended church until his health no longer permitted. Don loved his family. He always enjoyed spending time with them.

His grandchildren and his great grandchildren were his pride and joy.

Don was a very special person and he will be missed greatly by all who knew him.

Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes.com

Donna May Shaw Donna May (Hester) Shaw, 86, of Willow Springs, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri, after a brief illness. Donna was born September 5th, 1929 in Cedar Gap, Missouri, the daughter of Oral and Hazel (Davis) Hester. She has lived in Birch Tree, Springfield, and Willow Springs.

She was united in marriage to Dr. Robert D. Bud Shaw on October 9, 1975. She was preceded in death by Bud, her twin brother Donald Hester, brother’s Kenneth Hester and Charles Hester and sister, Betty Hester.

Survivors include her children, Sandy Summit and husband Bill of Harrison, Arkansas, and Randy Myers and wife Candy of Crown Point, Indiana. She is also survived by her sisters Mary Pierce of Munster,

Indiana, and Lila Pulliam of Raytown, Missouri. Donna is further survived by Bud’s children, Dr. Robert D. Shaw Jr. and wife Janet of Willow Springs, Missouri, Lewis Shaw and wife Anita of Hastings, Michigan, and Lexie Yancey of Springfield, Missouri, thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Donna worked as a telephone operator and later as a rural mail carrier in the Thomasville area, from which she retired. After retirement she and Bud relocated to Springfield and traveled. They saw the St. Louis Cardinals play in nearly every National League stadium. Donna was in on many pranks played on their neighbors. She was an accomplice to the building of a kinetic contraption on which Bud won the Titanic award in Springfield’s Kinetic Con-

traption Race. Donna waved the starting flag for the great lawn mower races in their neighborhood.

At Bud’s passing Donna relocated to Willow Springs at the Willow West Assisted Living facility where she enjoyed group bus trips, reading and working jigsaw puzzles with her good friend Carol Due. Donna attended the Willow Springs United Methodist Church and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was a quiet individual who was a devoted companion to Bud for 29 years.

Graveside services were held at the Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree, Missouri, on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 10:00 am.

Funeral Services were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Willow Springs, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com

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Howell County Sheriff’s reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

INCIDENTS Wednesday, December 30, 2015 A female subject came into the sheriff’s office and reported several items were stolen from her purse.

Sunday, January 3, 2016 The Howell County Sheriff’s Office along with the Children’s Division of the State of Missouri are investigating a possible child molestation case which may have occurred in Howell County. The case is on-going.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Deputy Ryan Boyle was dispatched to State Route 14 in West Plains in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival no assault or injury was reported. The female reporting party left without further incident.

A male subject of Pomona reported his carport had been stolen off his property approximately two weeks ago.

Deputy Ryan Boyle was dispatched to State Route N in Pomona in reference to property damage to a vehicle. A report was generated of the incident, no suspect information as of report time.

Thursday, January 7, 2016 A female subject reported to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office that her identity had been stolen. She stated there are several unauthorized accounts that have been opened without her permission. These accounts are all linked to her social security number. An investigation is on-going.

Friday, January 8, 2016 A female subject came into the sheriff’s office to report that a dealer license plate had been stolen from her vehicle while parked at the Glass Sword Theatre. The report has been forwarded to the investigative division.

Deputy Matthew Roberts responded to a residence on State Route K for a stealing report. The reporting party reported that several items had been stolen from their shed and porch. Report has been forwarded to the investigative division and remains under investigation.

Saturday, January 9, 2016 Deputy M. Roam received from dispatch a report of an

Douglas County Sheriff's Department Report During the week of December 23 through January 4 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department answered 157 Calls for Service and arrested 27 subjects. There are currently 19 subjects incarcerated in the Douglas County Jail and one being held out of county.

Extensive flooding was experienced in the area over the weekend after Christmas, and with this flooding came several water rescues. On Sunday, December 27, 2015 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was notified by OnStar of a stranded motorist/ water rescue in the area of CR 106. Three occupants were assisted to safety by Ava Rural Fire Department and Jim’s Body Shop. Later in the same day another stranded motorist/water rescue occurred in the area of CR 406 between KK and A Highway. Occupants were assisted to safety by the Goodhope Fire Department and Conservation Agent Mark Henry. A third water rescue was attempted in the area of A Highway and CR 409. It was reported that Kevin Lee had went out to tend some calves and had not returned. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department responded along with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Squires Fire Department, and Jim’s Body Shop. Not long after the initial search began Mr. Lee’s Ford Ranger truck was recovered, but Lee was not inside. The search for Mr. Lee continued the next day at daylight. Mr. Lee was located in a field approximately two miles down from where his vehicle left the roadway.

The New Year holiday was very active. On January 1, 2016, approximately 3 miles on K Highway Sheriff Degase and Deputy Wallace conducted a traffic stop. As a result, Michael Royston of Seymour, was arrested on multiple warrants and cited for DWI. Deputy Stroud conducted a traffic stop just into the New Year as well on County Road 509. As a result of this traffic stop Anna Marie Davis of Mansfield, was arrested and cited for DWI. On January 1, 2016, Corporal Long and Deputy Wallace stopped a vehicle in Signal parking lot. There were multiple occupants in the vehicle. Of these occupants two were arrested: Henry, Bradly J (BJ) and Cassie Mincks. Both are being held in the Douglas County Jail, Henry on: Possession of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana (methamphetamine) Felony Class C, Possession of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana Felony Class C, Resisting/ Interfering with Arrest for a Felony/Felony Class D, Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia Misdemeanor Class A with a $20,000 10% cash or surety bond, and Mincks on a Probation Violation Warrant with no bond pending hearing.

On the evening of January 2, 2016 K-9 Yadi struck again with another positive hit on a car located at Roadside Park. As a result, Deputy Stroud and Deputy Wallace arrested two subjects out of Arkansas. The subjects were found to be in possession of Methamphetamine and a large quantity of drug paraphernalia.

Both subjects are currently being held in the Douglas County Jail. Warrants were obtained for Class C Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana (methamphetamine), Class A Misdemeanor Possession of Up to 35 Grams Marijuana, and Class A Misdemeanor Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia for both subjects: Stacy Ross and Ross Rains, both out of Arkansas, and are being held on a $20,000, 10% cash or surety bond. We will continue to focus on the drug epidemic in Douglas County in 2016.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department would like to thank the Prosecuting Attorney and his staff, along with the staff of the Circuit Clerk and Associate Circuit Court, for coming in after hours and over the holiday weekend to file these arrest warrants.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to call the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department at 417-683-1020.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department would like to wish everyone a safe and prosperous New Year!

The Standard News unresponsive 2-month-old infant in Willow Springs on Railroad Drive. The infant was pronounced deceased at OMC. An investigation is active.

COMMITMENTS Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Eric Eugene Johnston, 49 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment.

Friday, January 8, 2016 Nathaniel Clark Wester, 35 of Birch Tree was booked for a court ordered commitment.

Kevin Charles Skiver, 46 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment.

Tehern Leamir Crockett, 37 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment.

James Edward Fyffe, 46 of Birch Tree was booked for a court ordered commitment.

Franklin Joe Stark, 51 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment.

ARRESTS Friday, December 11, 2015 Randle Lee Ledbetter, 29 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County warrant for felony stealing. He bonded out on 1-8-16 and is to appear in court on 1-1516.

Saturday, December 12, 2015 Robert James Bush, 35 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree; burglary-1st degree and tampering-1st degree.

He bonded out on 1-8-16 and is to appear in court on 1-29-16.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Israel Casares, 34 of Pomona was arrested for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 1-4-16 and is to appear in court on 1-19-16.

Garrett Ray Taber, 23 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County warrant for unlawful use of a weapon.

He bonded out on 1-5-15 and is to appear in court on 1-8-16.

Thursday, December 24, 2015 Michael Jeremy Allison, 28 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for 2 counts of possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He is currently being held on a $15,000 bond.

Lacee Maie Allison, 25 of West Plains was arrested for 2 counts of possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She bonded out on 1-4-16 and is to appear in court on 1-15-16.

Friday, December 25, 2015 Karen Joyce Snow, 60 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony stealing and possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She bonded out on 1-4-16 and is to appear in court on 2-5-16.

Monday, December 28, 2015 Sarah Elaine Perry, 24 of Missouri was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She was released for time served.

Wednesday, December 30, 2015 Christopher James Butler, 29 of Belton was arrested on a Howell County warrant for fugitive from out of state. He was transferred to Calloway County on 1-7-16.

Friday, January 1, 2016 Tony Elmer Lee Lane, 42 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Mtn. View warrant for 5 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 1-4-16 and is to appear in court on 1-14-16.

Andrew Paul Leach, 28 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for 2 counts of distrib/del/ manuf/produce controlled substance and felony stealing.

He is currently being held on a $24,500 bond.

Saturday, January 2, 2016 Bruce O’Neal Dobson, 34 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for distrib/del/manuf/produce controlled substance and keeping or maintaining a public nuisance. He bonded out on 1-3-16 and is to appear in court on 1-11-16.

Cayla Jo Dobson, 29 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for distrib/del/manuf/produce controlled substance and keeping or maintaining a pub-

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lic nuisance. She bonded out on 1-6-16 and is to appear in court on 1-8-16.

Dane Isreal Bellamy, 22 of West Plains was arrested on a Butler County warrant for forgery. He was transferred to Butler County on 1-7-16.

Sunday, January 3, 2016 Yellonda Kay Adams, 39 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for trafficking in drugs/ attempt to traffic-1st degree; possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana; resisting or interfering with arrest/detention/stop. She bonded out on 1-3-16 and is to appear in court on 1-11-16.

Denia Dawn Richardson, 39 of Pill, AR was arrested on a Howell County warrant for trafficking in drugs/ attempt to traffic-1st degree. She bonded out on 1-4-16 and is to appear in court on 1-25-16.

Larry Lavern Sanders, 63 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for trafficking in drugs/attempt to traffic-1st degree. He bonded out on 1-5-16 and is to appear in court in 1-8-16.

Monday, January 4, 2016 Rhonda Grindstaff, 36 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Texas County warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She bonded out on 1-4-16 and is to appear in court on 2-15-16.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Gust Hjalmer Steckman, 39 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for 3 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear and felony failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $5,000 bond.

Jenny Ann Pettit, 47 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for distrib/del/manuf/prod/attempt controlled substance. She bonded out on 1-6-16 and is to appear in court on 1-19-16.

Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Michael Lorenzo Smith, 30 of O’Fallon, IL was arrested on a Laclede County warrant for drive motor vehicle on highway while license is suspended/revoked; exceeded posted speed limit and misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $2,750 bond.

Bart Jay Peterson, 40 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for felony failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $7,500 bond.

Thursday, January 7, 2016 Miera Paris Thomas, 22 of West Plains was arrested for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 1-7-16 and is to appear in court on 2-9-16.

Darold Ray Hardin, 59 of West Plains was arrested for possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 1-8-16 and is to appear in court on 1-25-16.

Joanna Sue Fish, 57 of West Plains was arrested for possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She bonded out on 1-8-16 and is to appear in court on 1-25-16.

Friday, January 8, 2016 Joshua Ray Morris, 31 of Jefferson City was arrested for DWI. He bonded out on 1-8-16 and is to appear in court on 1-19-16.

Harley Danielle Kerley, 22 of West Plains was arrested for unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She is currently being held on a $4,750 bond.

Larry Wayne West, 46 of West Plains was arrested on a fugitive out of state warrant. He is currently being held on a $50,000 bond.

Randy L. Youngblood, 57 of Birch Tree was arrested on a Howell County warrant for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 1-8-16 and is to appear in court on 1-2516.

Saturday, January 9, 2016 Billy Joe Tarlton, 36 of West Plains was arrested on a Winona warrant for resisting/interfering with arrest/ detention/stop; possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana; unlawful use of drug paraphernalia; probation/parole violation; felony failure to appear and making a false report. He is currently being held on a $11,900 bond.

Dakota Michael Chesworth, 19 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Mtn. View warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $700 bond.

Jeconah Brent Stillwell, 31 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Willow Springs warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $350 bond.

Missouri State Highway Patrol reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

ARRESTS Rhonda J. Grindstaff, 36 of Willow Springs was arrested on Monday, January 4 at 7:35 p.m. in Howell County for felony and misdemeanor warrants out of Texas County. She was taken to the Howell County Jail where she is being held on bond.

Everett Courtney, 43 of Springfield was arrested on Tuesday, January 5 at 1:05 p.m. in Douglas County for driving while revoked; failure to register motor vehicle; no insurance; no seatbelt; failure to secure child in child restraint. He was processed and later released.

Stephanie Courtney, 33 of Springfield was arrested on Tuesday, January 5 at 1:18 p.m. in Douglas County for misdemeanor failure to appear warrant out of Taney County and no seatbelt. She was taken to the Douglas County Jail where she is being held on bond.

Joshua E. Knight, 22 of Birch Tree was arrested on Friday, January 8 at 10:49 a.m. in Shannon County for possession of drug paraphernalia; Shannon County misdemeanor traffic warrant. He was taken to the Shannon County Jail where he is being held on bond.

Kenneth R. Brooks, 47 of Summersville was arrested on Friday, January 8 at 12:50 p.m. in Texas County for felony Texas County warrant for non-support; no valid license. He was taken to the Texas County Justice Center where he is being held on bond.

ACCIDENTS A one-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Howell County on U.S. Hwy. 63, 5 miles South of West Plains. According to reports a 2011 Chevrolet 1500 operated by Morris A. Jones, 37 of Mammoth Spring, AR was traveling South when the vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. Jones was taken by South Howell Ambulance to Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains with moderate injuries. The accident was investigated

by Trooper T.D. Pond and assisted by Cpl. J.W. Wheeler, Trooper L.W. Sanders and Trooper C.A. Kimes.

Mountain View Police Department reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Mountain View Police Department and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

INCIDENTS Monday, January 4 thru Monday, January 11 A male subject was arrested on New Year’s Eve for driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, fail to keep right, possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana.

Employees reported that a man was intoxicated and tried to buy alcohol at Signal.

A business burglary alarm was triggered on Elm Street.

Officer was sent to a fight in progress at the laundry mat.

Half of the party was gone on arrival.

Officer took a report of a missing person. The missing person was located a few hours later.

A truck pulling a trailer was disabled in the center of the highway after hitting a deer. Officers moved the occupants of the truck to safety to wait for the tow truck.

Officer took a report of a hit and run int he center parking lot of James Street Apartments.

Dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Hwy. 60 in front of movie theatre. There were no injuries and a report was taken.

Dispatched to Hwy. 60 and Industrial Drive for an unconscious driver. Upon arrival the driver was conscious and had passed out driving down Hwy. 60. The 10-year-old passenger steered the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and called 911.

Dispatched to the Nazarene Church for a suspicious person. Upon arrival the individual was intoxicated and given a courtesy ride to his residence.

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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings

Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - January 4 thru January 11 Information in this section relates to filings made in the 37th Judicial Circuit Court, which presides over Howell, Shannon, Carter and Oregon Counties. Unless cases have officially been disposed, filings against any person or persons do not in any way imply guilt or liability. These filings are a part of public record provided as a public service to communities in the district.

HOWELL COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Andrea J. Leach of West Plains; Yellonda K. Adams of West Plains; Jaxon L. Collins of Mammoth Spring, AR; Dist/Del/Manf/Produce Or Attempt to Or Possess With Intent To Dist/Del/Manf/Produce A Controlled Substance (Felony): Andrea J. Leach of West Plains; Cayla Jo Dobson of West Plains; Andrew P. Leach of West Plains; Bruce O. Dobson of West Plains; Jenny A. Pettit of West Plains; Domestic Assault-2nd Degree (Felony): Jeremy L. Thompson of West Plains; Keeping Or Maintaining A Public Nuisance (Felony): Cayla Jo Dobson of West Plains; Bruce O. Dobson of West Plains; Trafficking In Drugs/Attempt To Traffic In Drugs1st Degree/Over Statutory Amount (Felony): Larry L. Sanders of West Plains; Denia D. Richardson of Rogersville; Yellonda K. Adams of West Plains; Resisting/Interfering With Arrest For A Felony (Felony): Yellonda K. Adams of West Plains; Theft/Stealing-Value Of Property Or Services Is $500 Or More But Less Than $25,000 (Felony): Andrew P. Leach of West Plains; Filing False Sales Tax Return (Felony): Kelly A. Johnson of West Plains; Patricia Johnson of West Plains; Stacey L. Johnson of West Plains; With Intent To Defraud, Willfully Failed To Make A Sales Tax Return/Pay Sales Tax/Keep Records/Supply Information (Felony): Kelly A. Johnson of West Plains; Patricia Johnson of West Plains; Stacey L. Johnson of West Plains; Possession Of Up To 35 Grams Marijuana (Misdemeanor): Kaleb Lyle McIntire of Alton; Laken L. Sanders of West Plains; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Kaleb Lyle McIntire of Alton; Laken L. Sanders of West Plains; Minor Visibly Intoxicated/ Blood Alcohol Contest More Than .02%-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Derrik Jordan Skinner of West Plains; Littering (Misdemeanor): Kaleb Lyle McIntire of Alton; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Leslie Leann Hooper of West Plains; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor

Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Christopher Alexander Ruengert of West Plains; Joshua L. Robinson of Pottersville; Bill Thomas Wilcox, Jr. of Rogersville; Leslie J. Stuart of West Plains; Brian Collins of Caulfield; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Joanne M. Sheldon of West Plains; Joshua L. Robinson of Pottersville; Bill Thomas Wilcox, Jr. of Rogersville; Caleb Battreal of West Plains; Leslie Leann Hooper of West Plains; Fail To Drive Within Right Lane Of Highway With 2 Or More Lanes In Same Direction (Misdemeanor): Rhonda Charlene Johnston of Independence; Steven Avery Lewis of St. Peters; Dalton Levi Headings of Mtn. View; Operate Motor Vehicle With Vision Reducing Material Applied To Windshield/ Excess Vision Reducing Material Applied To Side Window (Misdemeanor): Kaleb Lyle McIntire of Alton; Joanne M. Sheldon of West Plains; Kammrenee Thompson of West Plains; Carl J. Davis of West Plains; Jeffry Wyatt Hardin of Poplar Bluff; Kimberly Sue Wells of Nixa; Fail To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width (Misdemeanor): Brian Collins of Caulfield; Fail To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width, Causing An Immediate Threat Of Accident (Misdemeanor): Derrik Jordan Skinner of West Plains; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Jesse L. Frazier of West Plains; Jacob Shane Burmingham of Alton; Carrie E. Carver of Pomona; James L. Townsend of West Plains; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-2nd Or Subsequent Offense (Misdemeanor): Joanne M. Sheldon of West Plains; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Corinne Michelle Yarberry of Beebe, AR; Dwayne Montell Young of St. Louis; Caleb Battreal of West Plains; Failed To Equip Motor Carrier Vehicle With/Maintain Required Brake System (Misdemeanor): Michael Thomas Queen of Oklahoma City, OK; Failed To Equip Motor Carrier Vehicle With Devices To Assure Load Would Not Shift/Fall (Misdemeanor): James Allion Lawson of Holt, MI; Operated Motor Carrier Vehicle With Unsafe/Improper Frame/Suspension/ Axle/Wheel/Rim And Or Steering System (Misdemeanor): Richard Francis, Jr. of Beaumont, TX; Failed To Keep Proper/ Made False Motor Carrier Driver’s Record-Exceeded Maximum Driving Time (Misdemeanor): James Allion Lawson of Holt, MI; Operate Motor Carrier

Vehicle On Tires Fabric Exposed/Inferior Load Rate/ Groove Depth (Misdemeanor): Michael L. Mobley of Greenville, MS; Car/Motorcycle/Truck Under 18,000 Lbs. Followed Another Vehicle Too Closely (Misdemeanor): Kathy R. Neumann of Tecumseh; Fail To Properly Affix/Fasten To Or Maintain Motor Vehicle/Trailer Plates (Infraction): Laynie Michael Noble of Mtn. View; Failed To Equip Vehicle With Muffler/Adequate Muffler/Properly Attached Muffler (Infraction): Gregory Austin Hamilton of Springfield; Fail To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer (Infraction): Jacob Shane Burmingham of Alton; Kenneth L. Cotter of Gainesville; Cheryl L. Courson of Willow Springs; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Derrik Jordan Skinner of West Plains; Kaleb Lyle McIntire of Alton; Dominique Leslie of West Plains; Alexandra Christine Smith of Willow Springs; Ethan R. Smith of Willow Springs; Joshua L. Robinson of Pottersville; Christopher Alexander Ruengert of West Plains; Dale Daniel Courson of Pavo, GA; Douglas R. Anthony of Bassett, NE; Logan Michael Venn of Solo; Cody Alexander Lamb of Mtn. View; Nyssa Gabrielle Cross of Mtn. View; Caleb Battreal of West Plains; Brayton L. Perkins of West Plains; Michael B. Mansfield of West Plains; Levi Don Stowers of West Plains; Leslie J. Stuart of West Plains; Brian Collins of Caulfield; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Scott D. Tucker of Louisburg, KS; Jessica Dawn Hammond of West Plains; Lyndsey Bree Hurd of West Plains; Cody Allen Muenzer of Branson; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Albert Shoneru of Mtn. View; Natalie Annette Way of Springfield; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Corinne Michelle Yarberry of Beebe, AR; Steven Avery Lewis of St. Peters; Kyle Lee Simmons of Springfield; Michael Dewint Zaricor of Farmington; Jason A. Joyner of West Plains; Carl Thomas Thoenen of St. Charles; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): Richard J. Rickermann of Cadet; Jeffry Wyatt Hardin of Poplar Bluff; Colby L. Crossley of West Plains; Loren M. Trammel of Maynard, AR; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Bill Thomas Wilcox, Jr. of Rogersville; Joshua Luke Morrison of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 26 MPH Or More (Misdemeanor): Derrik Jordan Skinner of West Plains; Dwayne Montell Young of St. Louis; Jayson S. Hobbs of Caulfield; Dissolution Without Children: Rhonda Yvonne Blankenship of West Plains vs.

David Craig Blankenship of Thayer; Sara Ann McAfee of West Plains vs. Bruce Allen McAfee of West Plains; Jaimey L. Sanders of West Plains vs. Billy Joe Sanders of Salem; Thomas Alvis Wagner of Mtn. View vs. Angela L. Wagner of Mtn. View; Dissolution With Children: Casey L. Reese of Wet Plains vs. Joe M. Reese of Mtn. View; Suit On Account: Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Jennifer L. Harper and Danny L. Harper of Pomona; Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA vs. Cindy Krauss of Pomona; Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA vs. Misty D. Dunbar of West Plains; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Robert T. Haddock, Jr. and Norra Haddock of West Plains; LVNV Funding of Greenville, SC vs. Shane A. Vance of West Plains; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Amber D. Marshell and Mark Lee Marshall

of West Plains; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Debra Jean Jorgensen of West Plains; SHANNON COUNTY Tampering With Motor Vehicle-1st Degree (Felony): Ashteon N. Villarreal of Birch Tree; Non-Support, Total Arrears In Excess Of 12 Monthly Payments Due Under Order Of Support (Felony): John S. Jenkins of West Plains; Robert Lee Denny of Birch Tree; John Chitwod of Birch Tree; Jamie W. Shipton of Waterloo, IL; DWI-Alcohol (Misdemeanor): Becky Foster of Birch Tree; Non-Support (Misdemeanor): Joshua E. Shipton of Eminence; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Tammy Lynn Orchard of Birch Tree; Erik I Grimaldo Rivera of Poplar Bluff; Brandon Scott Ward of Nixa; Operate Motor Vehicle With Vision Reducing Material Applied To Windshield/ Excess Vision Reducing Material Applied To Side Window (Misdemeanor): Ethan John Smith of Birch Tree; Fail To Drive Within Right Lane Of Highway With 2 Or More Lanes In Same Direction (Misdemeanor): Ethan John Smith of Birch Tree; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Lacinda D. Trogdon of Eminence; Fail To Stop For Stop Sign At Stop Line/Before Crosswalk/Point Nearest Intersection (Misdemeanor): Becky Foster of Birch Tree; Fail To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer (Infraction): Dakota B. Rowland of Winona; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Becky Foster of Birch Tree; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Summer Melissa Oliphant of Carthage; Keith R. Smith of Summersville.

CARTER COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Justin R. Nance of Poplar Bluff; Unlawful Use Of Weapon-Possess Weapon And A Felony Controlled Substance (Felony): Justin R. Nance of Poplar Bluff; Stealing (Ordinance): Toni L. Mayberry of Fremont; Trespass (Ordinance): Deborah J. Davis of Van Buren; Ina Maye Washburn of Van Buren; Shoplifting (Ordinance): Deborah J. Davis of Van Buren; Ina Maye Washburn of Van Buren; Operate Motor Vehicle On Highway While Driver’s License Suspended (Ordinance): Roger Wayne Morgan of Hampshire, TN; Possess Marijuana (Ordinance): Michael James Abernathy of Springfield; Expired Plates (Ordinance): Kyle A. Richards of Gape Girardeau; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without Valid Or No License (Ordinance): Silvia M. Mondragon of Edinburg, TX; No Headlights When Required (Ordinance): Dylan Gunner Williams of Van Buren; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 6-10 MPH Over (Ordinance): Randall Lee Pulse of Chadwick; Jamie Leigh Ross of Altamont, KS; Delilah Nicole Wesley of Jackson, TN; Dennis L. Myers of Jonesboro, IL; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 11-15 MPH Over (Ordinance): Mary Beth Stephens of Kendrick, OK; Matthew Paul Campanelli of Springfield; Leward B. Sitzes of Glenallen; Frankie Herndon of Merlow, OK; Christina E. Ciesielski of Amber, PA; Eric A. Masters of Joplin; Silvia M. Mondragon of Edinburg, TX; Megon J. Herrmann of Fayetteville, AR; William Dean Green of Springfield; Roger Edward

McCormick of Nashville, TN; James Lamon Adolph of Lawton, OK; Michael Ben Dyck of Lavonia, GA; Alan L. Osborne of Savannah, GA; Matilda Elanina Clopton of Malden; Ruby Gail Edwards of Hardyville, KY; Mitchell C. Allen of Lilbourn; Rene A. Porter of Branson; Bryan E. Laboucane of Nashville, TN; Keith Cuddeback of Tulsa, OK; Aaron J. Garver of Qulin; Rodney James Teague of Franklin, TN; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 16-19 MPH Over (Ordinance): Marissa Gayle Mills of Dexter; Tracy Hill of Salida, CO; Daniel Felske of Springfield; Logan Lee Prince of Success, AR; Justin Cole Englebrecht of Hartsville, TN; Dawn L. Roberson of Hornbeak, TN; Reba Haynes of Marlow, OK; Breneman Montgomery of Union City, TN; Dominic Bloschichak of Muskogee, OK; Dissolution Without Chil-

dren: Swimmer Dylan Cook of Van Buren; vs. Melissa Irene Cook of Winona; Promissory Note: Tower Loan Of Missouri LLC DBA Tower Loan Of Poplar Bluff vs. Amelia Fann of Ellsinore.

OREGON COUNTY Tampering With Motor Vehicle-1st Degree (Felony): Brian S. Wilson of Branson; Theft/Stealing-Value Of Property Or Services Is $500 Or More But Less Than $25,000 (Felony): Brian S. Wilson of Branson; Assault/Attempt Assault-L/E, C/O, E/P, Highway Worker In Construction/Work Zone, Utility Worker Or P&P-Physical Contact-3rd Degree (Misdemeanor): Shawn L. Barton of Alton; Suit On Account: Midland Funding, LLC of San Diego, CA vs. Paulette Richardson of Myrtle.

Howell County 911 December Call Summary

Howell County 911 monthly call summary for December 2015 Howell County 911 dispatchers answered a total of 2,054 calls during the month of December 2015. Of those calls, 1,702 contacts were made to emergency service agencies. Following is a breakdown of contacts made by category: LAW ENFORCEMENT 823 Howell County Sheriff 132 Missouri Highway Patrol 101 West Plains Police 230 Mountain View Police 168 Willow Springs Police 192 MEDICAL 520 South Howell Co. Ambulance 398 Mountain View Ambulance 55 Willow Springs Ambulance 48 Poison Control 0 Air Evac 8 St. Johns 0 Cox Air 0 OMC ER 11 FIRE, RESCUE & FIRST RESPONDERS 281 Bakersfield 1 Brandsville 5 Caulfield 5 Eleven Point 5 Howell Rural 76 Lanton 16 Moody 7 Mountain View 43 Peace Valley-White Church 5 Pomona 15 Pottersville 18 Pumpkin Center 6 Rover 4 West Plains 64 Willow Springs Fire 11 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CONTACTS 78 Of the calls received, 1,020 (50%) were from cell phones, 1 to the red cross, 1 to State Fire Marshall and 6 to Howell-Oregon.

MSHP: Troop G releases checkpoint totals

Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information: A total of 11 citations and 18 warnings were issued in conjunction with a sobriety checkpoint conducted in Howell County on December 31, 2015. Also, there were two drug arrests.

The checkpoint was conducted with local law enforcement at the intersection of U.S. Highway 60 and Missouri Highway 17 in Mountain View, Missouri. Totals from this checkpoint include: 3 - seat belt citations 3 - no driver’s license citations 1 - non-moving violation citation 1 - uninsured motorist citation 2 - commercial motor vehicle citations 1 - minor in possession of intoxicating liquor citation 2 - drug arrests Captain Inman says, “The motoring public has been very supportive of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s efforts to make our roads safer through the use of sobriety checkpoints. Nobody wants to share the road with a drunk, drugged, or otherwise unsafe driver.”

Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!

CSAP SAFETE Project to be conducted in Troop G Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, announces Troop G will participate in the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program’s SAFETE. This enforcement program is designed to target violations that lead to commercial motor vehicle crashes, such as excessive speed, following too close, unsafe lane changes, careless driving, impaired driving, and distracted driving (texting and handheld cell phone use). This operation will be conducted in Howell County sometime

during the month of January.

Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket.

Click It 4 Life And Wear It!

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Lady Eagles take 3rd in Liberty Tournament

One on One! Madison Berry (11) attempts to get around the defender during Thursday night’s first-round game against the Thayer Bobcats. Liberty came away with 44-39 win to advance to the semi-finals. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

Freshman Power! Freshman starter Piper Francis (10) attempts to drive past another freshman for the Thayer Lady Bobcats last Thursday night. Francis was one of two Liberty players named to the All-Tournament Team. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

MV Garden Club announces winners in the Smokey Bear-Woodsey Owl Poster Contest

BTE Winners - Students at Birch Tree Elementary participated in the Smokey Bear-Woodsey Owl Poster Contest. The contest is sponsored by Smith Flooring, Inc. and the Mtn. View Garden Club. Pictured above, Jaylie Tharp won first place for First Grade; Bryleigh Wallace won third place for Third Grade; Rylee Freeman won first place; Izabella (Bre) Daniels won second place and Maci Tharp won third place for the Fourth Grade. The Mountain View Garden Club is a member of the South Central District of the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and Central Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. (Photo: Standard/ Wagner)

MVE Second Grade Winners - Students at Mountain View Elementary participated in the Smokey Bear-Woodsey Owl Poster Contest. The contest is sponsored by Smith Flooring, Inc. and the Mtn. View Garden Club. Pictured above, Jade Acklin won fourth place; Emma Faulkner won third place; Allie Graham won second place and Lily Perego won first place.

(Photo: Standard/Wagner)

MVE First Grade Winners - Students at Mountain View Elementary participated in the Smokey Bear-Woodsey Owl Poster Contest. The contest is sponsored by Smith Flooring, Inc. and the Mtn. View Garden Club. Pictured above, Trenton Niehaus won fourth place; Madelyn Smith won third place and Jasper Melby won first place. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

MVE Fifth Grade Winners - Students at Mountain View Elementary participated in the Smokey Bear-Woodsey Owl Poster Contest. The contest is sponsored by Smith Flooring, Inc. and the Mtn. View Garden Club. Pictured above, Keegun MVE Third & Fourth Grade Winners - Students at MounDaniels won fourth place; Olivia Miller won third place; Chloe Kelts won second place and Lyla Cornman won first place. tain View Elementary participated in the Smokey Bear-Woodsey Owl Poster Contest. The contest is sponsored by Smith (Photo: Standard/Wagner) Flooring, Inc. and the Mtn. View Garden Club. Pictured above, Sydney Gastineau won fourth place for Fourth Grade; Courtny Lancaster won fourth place for Third Grade; Taylor Gastineau won second place for third grade and Gianna Reed won first place for Third Grade. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

Certificate of Achievement - Lyla Cornman was presented a certificate of achievement by Erma Martin, the Mtn. View Garden Club Chairman for the poster contest. Cornman has entered the contest and won first place for five years. She is pictured above with Martin and Felicia Combs the district’s art teacher. Special thanks to the garden club judges Alice Hand, Jeanne Roles and Erma Martin along with Sherry Skinner from Smith Flooring, Inc. Special thanks is extended to Smith Flooring, Inc. for sponsoring the contest for over 30 years. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

The Liberty Lady Eagles took third place in the Liberty Tournament held January 7-9 at the Eagle’s Nest.

The Eagle’s began by defeating the #5 seeded Thayer Lady Bobcats 4439 on Thursday, January 7. The following day the Lady Eagles fell to the Bay Lady Yellowjackets 44-64.

Playing for third place on Saturday, January 9 the Lady Eagles won in a nail-biter 53-50 over the Hartville Lady Eagles.

For the tournament, the Thayer Lady Bobcats came in 8th place; the Dora Lady Falcons came in 7th; Koshkonong Lady Bluejays

took 6th; Eminence Lady Redwings took 5th place; Hartville Lady Eagles took 4th place; Liberty Lady Eagles came in 3rd place; Alton Lady Comets took 2nd place and the Bay Lady Yellowjackets claimed the trophy for the 2016 Liberty Tournament.

The Liberty Lady Eagles will be in action next on Monday, January 11 at Thayer with a home game on Thursday, January 14 against Mtn. Grove followed by another home game on Monday, January 18 against Plato.

Come out and support your Liberty Lady Eagles.

Games start at 6 p.m.

Trap! Hannah Vines (15) looks over the defenders as she prepares to pass out of the double-team during Saturday’s Third-Place match-up against the Hartville Lady Eagles. Hartville entered the tournament as the number-two seed, and the second ranked girls team in Class 2. That didn’t stop the Liberty Eagles from handing Hartville their third loss of the season, with a 53-50 victory. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

Floating a pass inside! Kamryn Gastineau (22) passes into the middle during Liberty’s 53-50 upset victory over Hartville on Saturday. After being defeated by top-ranked Bay Arkansas on Friday night, the Liberty Lady Eagles bounced back against top-ranked Hartville to win the third-place trophy.

(Photo: Standard/Wagner)

Double-Teamed! Jaci Mantel (25) fights through two Bobcat defenders during Liberty’s first-round win against Thayer in the Liberty Girls Tournament. It was the second time this season for the Eagles to come away with a victory against the Bobcats. Mantel was also named to the All-Tournament team. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

Missouri picks up first SEC win, prepares for challenging stretch of games

by Benjamin Herrold Sports Columnist Missouri won a game it really needed last Saturday night, defeating Auburn 7661 at Mizzou Arena in the Southeastern Conference home opener.

Missouri (8-7, 1-1 in SEC play through Sunday) used a late first-half surge to take a 39-24 lead at halftime, and then kept Auburn at arm’s length throughout the second half. D’Angelo Allen, who had not seen much playing time in recent weeks, provided a spark off the bench for that surge when most of Missouri’s other forwards were in foul trouble.

Freshman Kevin Puryear, who said his mother had told him the day before the game that he should play with more intensity, led the way with 14

points and 11 rebounds.

Auburn (7-7, 1-2 in SEC through Sunday) probably will finish near the bottom of the SEC, and it was a home game, so Missouri needed to win this one. In the SEC, a lot of teams seem to be on a mostly similar level, so home court advantage is extra big.

Auburn does have some good players and can shoot three-pointers pretty well, but Missouri held Auburn to just 7-for-23 (30.4 percent) shooting beyond the arc.

The black-and-gold Tigers played with energy and confidence, and avoided a meltdown the few times things started to turn against them a bit. Even though the arena was just over two-fifths full, the fans that were there were a lively bunch, responding to Missouri’s improved play.

Any conference win is a

good one for Missouri, and the Tigers now head into a tough stretch of games.

Missouri plays three of four on the road starting with Saturday’s game at South Carolina (noon on SEC Network). The three road games are all against teams that began the week ranked, South Carolina, Texas A&M and Kentucky. The home game during that stretch is against Georgia, a team that beat Missouri by 18 on Jan. 9.

South Carolina is off to a hot start in coach Frank Martin’s fourth season there.

The Gamecocks (15-0, 2-0 in SEC play through Sunday) are what you expect from a Frank Martin team; tough, physical and active on the rebounds. Guard Sindarius Thornwell leads the team in scoring at 12.6 points per game. South Carolina has

balance, with five players scoring at least 10 points per game.

Martin is known for his intensity on the sidelines, and his teams usually seem to give Missouri quite a challenge. Missouri’s last very good season was 2011-12, when the Tigers won 30 games in their last year in the Big 12. But of Missouri’s five losses that year, two came to the Kansas State Wildcats, then coached by Frank Martin.

Winning in South Carolina’s Columbia Saturday will be a tall order for the Tigers. But the win over Auburn was encouraging, and it would be nice to see the Tigers at least be competitive in the game and bring that intensity Puryear’s mom was talking about.

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‘Focus On Babies’ diaper resource center to offer cloth diaper loan program How to Keep Tabs On an Elderly Parent with Video Monitoring Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good home video monitoring devices that can help my sister and me keep an eye on our elderly mother? Over the holidays, we noticed that her health has slipped a bit, and would like to keep a closer eye on her.

Worried Daughters Dear Worried, There are lot’s of great video monitoring cameras that can help families keep a watchful eye on an elderly parent from afar, but make sure it’s OK with your mom first. Many seniors find this type of “I’m watching you” technology to be an invasion of privacy, while others don’t mind and even welcome the idea. With that said, here are some top monitoring devices for keeping tabs on your mom.

Video Monitoring As the technology has improved and the costs have come down, video monitoring/surveillance cameras have become very popular for keeping an eye on your home, business, child or pet (via smartphone, tablet or computer), but they also work well for monitoring an elder loved one who lives alone.

Most home video monitoring cameras today are sleek, small and easy to set up, but do require home Wi-Fi. Although camera capabilities will vary, the best devices all provide wide-view angles, HD quality video, night vision, built-in motion and sound detection that can notify you when something is happening, and two-way audio that let’s you talk and listen.

And, they also offer a video recording option (for an extra fee) that saves past video to a cloud, so you can rewind and review what you missed.

One of the best products available today that does all this and more is the Nest Cam (nest.com), which costs $199, but if you want their video recording option, it’s an extra $100 per year for a 10-day video history, or $300/year for 30 days.

Also check out the Piper NV (getpiper.com), which – at $279 – is more expensive than the Nest Cam but allows free Internet cloud storage. And the Simplicam (simplicam.com), which is the cheapest of the three but the video quality isn’t quite as good. They charge $150 for the camera, or $200 for the camera plus 24-hour video storage for one year.

Sensor Monitoring If your mom is uncomfortable with video monitoring, and doesn’t want you to be able to peek in on her whenever you want, another less invasive option to consider is a “sensor” monitoring system.

These systems use small wireless sensors (not cameras) placed in key areas of your mom’s home that can detect changes in her activity patterns, and will notify you via text message, email or phone call if something out of the ordinary is happening.

A great company that offers this technology is Silver Mother (sen.se/silvermother), which provides small sensors that you attach to commonly used household objects like her pillbox, refrigerator door, TV remote, front door, etc.

So, for example, if your mom didn’t pick up her pillbox to get her medicine or didn’t open the refrigerator door to make breakfast like she usually does, or if she left the house at a peculiar time you would be notified and could check on her.

You can also check up on her anytime you want online or through their mobile app. Silver Mother costs $299 for four sensors, with no ongoing monthly service fees.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Affordable Health Screenings coming to Mtn. View Residents living in and around the Mountain View, Missouri can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Mountain View Community Center will host this community event on 1/28/2016. The site is located at 125 E 1st Street in Mountain View.

Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health.

• HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels • Diabetes risk • Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis • Kidney and thyroid function, and more Screenings are affordable, convenient and accessible for wheelchairs and those with trouble walking. Free parking is also available.

Packages start at $149, but consultants will work with you to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

“Focus on Babies” Diaper Resource Center (DRC) will begin their cloth diaper loan program with an orientation meeting and distribution scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 2 p.m.

The meeting will be held at Howell County Health Department, 180 Kentucky St., in West Plains. Organizers will explain the program, offer tips for how best to diaper babies with cloth, and provide starter kits for attendees. All Howell County residents who are interested should contact the Health Department at 417-256-7078 to reserve their spot.

Starter kits have been provided courtesy of Diaper Bank of the Ozarks (DBO) to the local organization, and will include covers, cloth diapers, and a helpful booklet with tips for successful cloth diaper use. “DRC is pleased to be able to provide this needed service to the area,” organizers said, “and we’re very grateful to DBO for this

Shooting

in plain view a large amount of blood in the kitchen along with dead animals.

Investigators with the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control were requested to assist in the investigation. An interview was then conducted with Steven Sprous at the Texas County Justice Center.

During the interview Sprous admitted to drinking heavily with his wife and said they were both in the living room of the residence. Sprous stated his wife went into the bathroom to use the toilet. After

start-up supply.”

The Diaper Resource Center was organized last year to address “diaper need” locally with the mission: “To furnish local partner agencies with diapers for at-risk, early childhood youth to enhance the families’ resources and improve their well-being.” Since September, 8,582 diapers have been donated by DRC to partner agencies for distribution to area families. Current partner agencies include First Christian Church’s Tender Mercies Diaper Ministry, Martha Vance Samaritan Outreach Center, and Christos House. Individuals with needs should contact those agencies directly with inquiries. The cloth diaper loan program expands the efforts of the group.

Area churches, organizations or individuals who wish to contribute toward addressing diaper need in our area may inquire at diaperresourcecenter@gmail.com, by

‘Focus On Babies’ - Sample cloth diaper supplies, including colorful covers, prefold and flat diapers, and helpful booklet. (Photo provided to the Standard)

phone to 417-257-7184, or by mail at P O Box 1773, West Plains, MO 65775. Presentations are available for groups on request. Financial contri-

From Page One not returning for some time he went to the bathroom and found his wife unconscious.

He stated he tried to wake her by slapping her in the face but was unsuccessful. He then shared details of events with investigators that led to sodomy charges against his unconscious wife. He stated since he could not wake his wife he was going to end his life or he was going to find something to end, whether it be him or somebody else. He said he loaded his rifle and began shooting it up in the air, in the house, and at the neigh-

bor’s house. He admitted in a probable cause statement, telling investigators that he shot residential structures and planned on killing himself but could not do it. He further shared his plan and then continued to fire more rounds at the residences. He then went inside to do the killing. He stated that he shot his wife while she was still sitting on the toilet and he believed he hit her in the ear. Sprous stated he knew what he did was wrong and he wished he could “make it right” and wished that he could kill himself.

MSHP of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. “Seat belt use is the single most effective way to save lives and reduce injuries resulting from traffic crashes, so make sure everyone is properly restrained on every trip.”

“Combined efforts in engineering, law enforcement, education, and emergency medical services aid in the reduction of roadway fatalities,” says MoDOT Chief Engineer Ed Hassinger. “With lower gas prices in 2015, we are seeing an increase in the

Meth

felony arrest warrant out of Butler County. Sgt. Torey Thompson was the arresting officer.

At approximately 8 p.m. a second search warrant was executed at a residence in Southfork. A substantial quantity of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were seized from this residence.

Bruce O’Neal Dobson, 34 and Cayla Jo Dobson, 29 both of West Plains were arrested and later charged in connection with this incident with distrib/del/manuf/produce controlled substance and keeping or maintaining a public nuisance. They posted bond and are to appear in court on January 11, 2016

Flood

area soils were saturated, resulting in rapidly rising streams and widespread flash flooding. Sustained rainfall prevented the flood waters from receding rapidly.

Over 33 restroom facilities along the rivers were partially or totally flooded with at least two damaged roofs (see photos), and all were filled with mud and silt. Campgrounds, picnic shelters and river access roads were temporarily closed. Pumps and lift stations were submerged and are being dried out. The Big Spring Bridge, already sched-

butions are tax-deductible.

Check our Facebook page under Diaper-Resource-Center-West-Plains for updates and diaper drive information.

Steven M. Sprous, 30 of Bucyrus is currently being held in the Texas County Jail on charges of murder-1st degree; 4 counts of armed criminal action; sodomy-1st degree-serious physical injury; 3 counts of unlawful use of weapon and unlawful possession of illegal weapon. Sprous is being held in the Texas County Jail without bond.

The charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations, and each defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

From Page One amount of overall travel on Missouri’s roads. Drivers need to take a proactive role by wearing their seat belt and focusing on their driving,” MoDOT offers the following tips to drivers to help prevent a fatal crash: - Never drive distracted.

- Drive the speed limit and reduce speed for weather conditions - Be aware of your surroundings.

- Always wear a seat belt and make sure your passengers are buckled up.

- Never drive impaired by alcohol, illegal or prescription drugs.

- Maintain a safe following distance behind other vehicles.

- Obey Missouri traffic laws.

The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is a partnership of safety advocates who have banded together to attack the problem of traffic crashes and deaths. Missouri’s Blueprint to Save More Lives serves as a guide to reach the coalition’s goal of

reducing traffic fatalities to 700 or less by 2016. Here’s a list of the yearly fatality numbers for the last ten years: - 2014 year end total = 766 - 2013 year end total = 757 - 2012 year end total = 826 - 2011 year end total = 786 - 2010 year end total = 821 - 2009 year end total = 878 - 2008 year end total = 960 - 2007 year end total = 992 - 2006 year end total = 1096 Highway safety begins with you. For more information visit www.savemolives. com

From Page One and January 8, 2016 respectively. Deputy Aaron Galiher was the arresting officer.

In the early morning hours of January 3, 2016 Deputy Derek Hughston observed suspicious activity occurring in the Crider area. Deputy Hughston conducted a traffic stop on the vehicles involved. This traffic stop resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of methamphetamine, U.S. currency and associated drug paraphernalia. Four individuals were arrested in connection with this incident and were later charged with drug related offense including: Yellonda Kay Adams, 39 of West Plains charged with trafficking in drugs/attempt

to traffic-1st degree; possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana; resisting or interfering with arrest/detention/ stop. She has since posted bond and is to appear in court on January 11, 2016; Dania D. Richardson, 39 of Phill, AR charged with trafficking in drugs/attempt to traffic-1st degree. She has since posted bond and is to appear in court on January 25, 2016; Larry Lavern Sanders, 63 of West Plains charged with trafficking in drugs/attempt to traffic-1st degree. He has since posted bond and is to appear in court on January 8, 2016.

A fourth individual was arrested in connection with this incident however has not

been formally charged at this time. Charges are expected to be filed on this individual as well.

This is believed to be the largest seizure of methamphetamine in the Howell County Sheriff’s Office history. A total of eight individuals were arrested for methamphetamine related offense occurring from 4 p.m. January 2 to 1:40 a.m. on January 3 by the Howell County Sheriff’s Office. The West Plains Police Department also assisted with the execution of the search warrant on Pierce Street. The South Central Drug Task Force also assisted in the execution of the search warrants and continues to assist in the follow-up investigation.

From Page One uled for replacement in 2017, was submerged and bridge railings were further damaged.

It is temporarily closed pending structural evaluation by Federal Highway Administration engineers.

No less than 24 miles of trails were submerged and have yet to be assessed for damage. Several maintained visitor use areas are covered with ten to twelve inches of river gravel and all areas have sand, mud, gravel, logs and debris deposited throughout.

Assessment and cleanup efforts have been hampered by

freezing temperatures and slowed by low off-season staffing.

Cleanup began as soon as water levels receded.

Assessment and cleanup is focused on facilities vulnerable to further damage. Hazard trees have been removed from roadways and river access areas are reopening as quickly as they can be made safe for visitors. Assessment and cleanup efforts continue on a priority basis while staffing ramps up.

No damage cost estimates are yet available.

Superintendent Larry John-

son said, “As we assess and begin to clean up the damages from this significant flood event, we ask the visiting public to have patience with us as we work on restoring access and facilities. We don’t like to close facilities, but we will not re-open them until and unless they are safe for visitors.”

For more information, call (573) 323-4236 during business hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; visit the park’s Facebook page, or website at www.nps. gov/ozar.

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Apply online for MDC spring managed turkey hunts Hunters may apply beginning January 8 through February 29 Missouri youth, archery, and firearms turkey hunters can apply online for 2016 spring turkey managed hunts between Jan. 8 and Feb. 29 through the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) web-

site at http://mdc.mo.gov/ node/11252. Managed hunt details and application procedures are outlined on the webpage. Drawing results will be available March 14.

Spring turkey hunting youth weekend will be

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young deer hunters ages 6 through 15 checked 2,520 deer during Missouri’s late youth portion of the 20152016 deer hunting season, which ran Jan. 2-3. Last year’s late youth portion harvest total was 1,123.

Youth hunters harvested a combined total of 16,615 deer during the early and late youth portions. The top counties for the early and late youth portions combined were Franklin with 384,

Osage with 376, and Howell with 323 deer checked. Last year’s early and late youth harvest total for the 20142015 seasons was 19,415.

For 2015 harvest totals by county and season portion, visit the MDC website at http://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/ hunting-trapping/species/ deer/deer-harvest-reports under “Telecheck: Deer and Turkey Harvest Data.” For past season numbers, visit the same link under “Deer Harvest Summaries.”

Deer hunting continues for this season with statewide

April 9-10 with the regular spring season running April 18 - May 8.

Detailed information on spring turkey hunting will be available in MDC’s 2016 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations and Infor-

mation booklet online at mdc.mo.gov in late January with printed booklets available from permit vendors and MDC offices and nature centers around the state beginning in mid-February.

Conservation makes Missouri a great place to turkey hunt. To learn more about turkey hunting visit MDC’s website at http://huntfish.

Turkey hunters can apply online for 2016 spring turkey mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trap- managed hunts between Jan. 8 and Feb. 29. (Photo courtesy archery hunting through Jan. ping/species/turkey. of MDC) 15.

Missouri offers some of the best deer hunting in the country, and deer hunting is an important part of many The Missouri Department of ernment agencies, and other ager. “We provide a service Missourians’ lives and fami- Conservation (MDC) wants to interested persons or groups. To by managing these areas and ly traditions. Deer hunting is know what Missourians think make a comment on this area we strive to develop quality also an important economic about its nearly 1,000 conserva- plan, go online to www.mdc. habitat to promote wildlife driver in Missouri and gives tion areas around the state. MDC mo.gov/areaplans. health as well as outdoor opa $1 billion annual boost to is in the multi-year process of MDC manages nearly 1,000 portunities for Missourians.” the state and local econo- updating management plans for conservation areas covering alConservation Area Manmies. For more on Missouri conservation areas and invites most one million public acres agement Plans do not address deer hunting, go online to public comments. throughout the state for the pur- regulations on hunting, fishthe MDC website at mdc.

A draft plan for Austin Com- pose of restoring and conserving ing and other area uses, which mo.gov and click on Hunt- munity Lake is available for fish, forest and wildlife resourc- are set by the Conservation ing/Trapping at the top of the public comment until Jan. 31. To es, and for providing appropriate Commission and enforced home page. preview draft management plans public use, research and demon- under the Wildlife Code of and share comments online, visit stration areas.

Missouri. www.mdc.mo.gov/areaplans.

Conservation Area ManageArea plans are currently Austin Community Lake is a ment Plans document strategies posted on the MDC website 22-acre lake sitting on a forest- for natural resource management and available at MDC offices ed area in Texas County, about and public use on specific con- for public comment for a lim5 miles outside of Cabool. The servation areas. Area plans also ited time. area features a boat ramp, picnic help communicate an area’s purConservation areas enrich areas, a pavilion and a fishing pose and management direction Missourian’s quality of life dock. to staff and interested citizens. by providing spaces for outMDC invites comments from “It’s important that citizens door recreation. For more recreational users, neighbor- have a chance to provide their in- information on area plan ing landowners, conservation put to their conservation areas,” comment periods go online to groups, elected officials, gov- said Travis Mills, the area man- www.mdc.mo.gov/areaplans.

Young hunters check 2,520 deer during Missouri late youth portion

Public input sought for Austin Community Lake

Brown's Farm & Garden Feeder Cattle Auction 765 lbs 156.00; Pkg 5 hd 893 cows, 20 percent bred cows,

Youth Hunters - Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Report for 01/05/2016 lbs 144.00.

3 percent cow/calf pairs,6 shows that young deer hunters ages 6 through 15 checked 2,520 deer during Missouri’s late Receipts: 4114 Last Feeder Holstein Steers: percent slaughter bulls, 10 youth portion of the 2015-2016 deer hunting season, which ran Jan. 2-3. (Photo courtesy of week: 0 Year Ago: 2358 Large 3 Pkg 4 hd 619 lbs percent stocker/feeder cows MDC)

MDC offers fish gigging clinic Jan. 23 for Oregon County The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host Introduction to Fish Gigging in Oregon County, Saturday, Jan. 23, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registered participants will meet at MDC’s Ozark Regional Office in West Plains before departing as a group to gig on private land. Blake Stephens, MDC fisheries management biologist, said participants will learn to gig from the front of a boat, learn about sucker fish and the Ozark tradition of fish gigging.

“We’ll demonstrate how to easily prepare a meal of suckers and enjoy a fish fry on a gravel bar,” Stephens said.

Fish giggers target drum, gar, carp, suckers and other non-game fish. This is not a catch and release method of fishing. While one person steers the boat, a gigger stands on the deck of the boat, which has a waist-high railing at the front to guard the gigger against falling in the water. The gigger signals to the driver of the boat as he or she watches for obstructions and signals which direction to steer towards the fish. When the boat and gigger get near enough to a targeted fish, the gigger extends the long, speared pole to snag or “gig” the fish.

Missouri’s gigging season for fish in streams and impounded waters runs from Sept. 15 to Jan. 31. Gigging is prohibited in some Wild Trout Management and Trout Special Management areas. Giggers should con-

sult the Missouri Wildlife Code for specific regulations and prohibitions, or go online to http://huntfish.mdc. mo.gov/fishing.

The clinic is designed for young students, ages 10 to 20 years old that have no gigging experience. Students age 16 to 20 will need a fishing permit. Class size is limited to 12 students and students must provide their own transportation and be

accompanied by an adult if they are under 16. To register, call the MDC Ozark Regional Office in West Plains at (417) 2567161. Due to the time of year, the class may be canceled because of inclement weather or poor water conditions.

For more information on fish gigging in Missouri, go online to mdc.mo.gov/ fishing.

Gigging - While one person steers the boat, a gigger stands on the deck of the boat, which has a waist-high railing at the front to guard the gigger against falling in the water.

When the boat and gigger get near enough to a targeted fish, the gigger extends the long, speared pole to snag or “gig” the fish. (Photo courtesy of MDC)

Compared to the last sale of three weeks ago, feeder steers traded 15.00-20.00 higher. Feeder heifers traded 20.00-25.00 higher with spots in the light weights as much as 30.00 higher. Demand was very good on a heavy supply.

The supply consisted of 59 percent steers, 3 percent bulls and 38 percent heifers with over 53 percent of the offering weighing over 600 lbs. Major gains in the future and cashmarkets while the ORS was closed for the holiday season translated into major gains in the feeder cash price at this week’s auction. *** Special Pre-Vac Sale - Friday, January 8 - 8:00 A.M. *** Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 200-250 lbs 245.00-270.00; 250-300 lbs 235.00-257.50; 300-400 lbs 230.00-250.00; 400-500 lbs 202.50-221.00; 500-550 lbs 188.00-205.00; 550-600 lbs 179.00-187.00; 600-700 lbs 167.50-182.00; 700-800 lbs 163.00-172.50; 800-900 lbs 155.00-169.00; 950-1000 lbs 151.00-154.00. Medium and Large 1-2 250-300 lbs210.00-230.00; Few 312 lbs 227.50; 350-400 lbs 202.50-222.50; 400-500 lbs 185.00-202.50; 500-550 lbs 170.00-187.50; 550-600 lbs 165.00-180.00; 600-650 lbs 157.50-170.00; 650-700 lbs 153.00-167.00; 700-800 lbs 150.00-164.00; 800-850 lbs 147.00-152.50; 850-900 lbs 135.00-147.50; 900-1000 lbs 135.00-148.00; 1000-1100 lbs 140.00-141.00;Pkg 5 hd 1367 lbs 110.00. Medium and Large 2 350-400 lbs 175.00-192.50; 400-450 lbs 180.00-182.50; 450-500 lbs 165.00-182.50; 500-600 lbs 155.00-172.50; 650-700 lbs 139.00-150.00; Pkg 5 hd 953 lbs 132.00.Large 1 Pkg 5 hd 667 lbs 170.00; Pkg 5 hd 731 lbs 165.00. Large 1-2550600 lbs 165.00-171.00; 650700 lbs 147.50-160.00; Few

110.00;Pkg 59 hd 796 lbs 122.50.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 250-300 lbs 210.00-230.00; 300-400 lbs 185.00-200.00; 400-450 lbs 177.00-195.00; 450-500 lbs 172.00-188.00; 500-550 lbs 165.00-179.00; 550-600 lbs 153.00-167.50; 600-700 lbs 150.00-162.00; 700-800 lbs 147.50-159.00; 800-900 lbs 149.00-157.00.

Medium and Large 1-2 250-300 lbs 197.50-210.00; 300-400 lbs 170.00-187.50; 400-450 lbs 165.00-175.00; 450-500 lbs 155.00-170.00;500-600 lbs 150.00-164.00; 600-650 lbs 140.00-150.00; 650-700 lbs 133.00-147.50; 700-800 lbs 132.50-145.00; 900-950 lbs 124.00-125.00;Pkg 23 hd 1118 lbs 119.50; Pkg 6 hd 1162 lbs 105.00. Medium and Large 2 300-400 lbs 165.00-170.00; 400-450 lbs 147.50-160.00; 450-500lbs 140.00-152.50; 500-600 lbs 145.00-152.50; 600-700 lbs 129.00-135.00; 750-800 lbs 120.00-130.00. Large 1-2 Few 492 lbs 160.00;Pkg 4 hd 649 lbs 138.00; Few 742 lbs 130.00.

Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 400-450 lbs 190.00-207.50; 450-500 lbs 180.00-190.00; 550-600 lbs 163.00-168.00; 600-650 lbs 157.50-163.00.

Medium and Large 1-2 500-600 lbs 142.50-155.00; 600-650 lbs 140.00-154.00; 650-700 lbs 138.00-146.00; 700-800 lbs 138.00-143.00;800-850 lbs 129.00-135.00; 900-950 lbs 118.00-125.00; Pkg 4 hd 1125 lbs 102.50.

Cow and Bull Auction Report for 01/06/2016 Receipts: 927 Last Week: 0 Year Ago: 891 Compared to the last sale of three weeks ago, slaughter cows traded 3.00-4.00 higher with slaughter bulls selling steady to 1.00 higher. Demand was good on a moderate supply. The supply consisted of 52 percent slaughter

and 9 percentcalves. *** Special Pre-Vac Sale - Friday, January 8 - 8 A.M. *** Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Average Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 67.0073.00 74.00-83.00 62.00-67.00 Boning 80-85 67.0074.00 74.00-84.00 59.00-67.00 Lean 85-90 61.0067.00 67.00-73.00 52.00-61.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1173-2220 lbs average dressing 86.00-95.00 per cwt, high dressing 95.00106.00, low dressing 78.0086.00.

Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yr old 9701466 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1300.00-1700.00 per head; 7 yr to broken mouth 1120-1375lb cows in 2nd3rd stage 1100.00-1550.00 per head. Medium and Large 22-7 yr old 965-1550 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1100.001550.00 per head,1st stage 1150.00-1350.00 per head.

Medium 1-2 1+ to 7 yr old 990-1170 lb cows in 1st-3rd stage 900.00-1300.00 per head.

Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Open or unchecked cows and heiferettes, 18 to 24 months old 765-1055 lb heifers 100.00-131.00 per cwt; 2-3 yr old 735-1430 lb heifers 82.50-125.00 per cwt;4-7 yr old 840-1385 lb cows 73.00115.00 per cwt.

Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1: 4 yr old 1045 lb cow in 2nd stage with a 400 lb calf 2500.00 per pair.

Medium and Large 1-2 3-6 yr old 990-1222 lb cows with 250-350 lb calves 1500.001900.00 per pair;Short-solid to broken mouth 1150-1495 lb cows with 250-300 lb calves 1700.00-1750.00 per pair.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HOWELL COUNTY, MISSOURI CIRCUIT DIVISION LESLIE LAMBORN AND GLENDA LAMBORN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, Plaintiffs, vs. BEVERLY J. SHOCK, d/b/a, The Land Exchange, SETH JEWELL HOLLIST, and DARLA STAFFORD, Defendants. Case No. 15AL-CC00094 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

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be held on the courthouse in the City of West Plains, in the County and State aforesaid, on the 1st day of February, 2016, when and where you may appear and answer or otherwise defend such action; otherwise plaintiff's petition will be taken as confessed and judgment rendered accordingly.

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The State of Missouri to the above named or described defendant(s), greetings: You are hereby notified that an action had been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of the County of Howell, in the State of Missouri, affecting the title to the following described lands and tenements, to wit: A part of SW1/4 located in Section 6, Township 27 North, Range 7 West, described as follows: The west 10 rods of the east 42 rods of the S1/2 of the S1/2 '94 Singlewide. New Carpet of Lot 1 of the SW1/4 which said auction is and Paint. Can help with returnable on the first day of delivery. 417-533-3599 1-13-16-1t-SWC the next term of said Court to

Bill Ellis Weaver Bill Ellis Weaver, age 49 nieces and nephews: Kenneth years, 5 months, and 15 days, “Wayne” Boyd, Pawnee; Daafter a long battle with cancer, vid Ledgerwood, Birch Tree, Mo; Kimberly Parrish, Pomona, Mo; Glena Hoffman, Stillwater, Kimberly Weaver, Hanford, Ca; D.J. Weaver, Lemoore, Ca; Rusty Brand, Fresno, Ca; Becky Brand, Fresno, Ca; Sid Fisher, Tulsa; Joshua Weaver, Stillwater; Raymond Austin, Stillwater, Misty Bart, Tulsa; Jamie McClendon, Pawnee; and Ian Austin, Stillwater.

Bill also leaves behind sevwent to be with his Lord and eral great nephews and great Savior on Wednesday, Decem- nieces: Kobe Hoffman, Stillber 23, 2015. Bill’s one wish, if water; Lola Austin, Stillwater; he had to leave this life, was to Lexea, Camden, Connor, and leave this world while he was Carcyn McClendon, Pawnee; asleep in his warm bed, in his Alanna and Patrick Austin, own home. Bill did just that. Stillwater; Baylee, Kaytee, and Surrounded by his loving fam- Lucas Bart, Cleveland.

Bill always loved the open ily up until his last breath, Bill road. He lived several places knew that he was loved.

Bill was born to Clarence throughout the United States, “Bill” Richard Weaver and eventually settling into Pawnee Mattie Mae Corbett Weaver as his hometown. Bill worked on July 8, 1966 in Springfield, throughout the years at a wide Mo. Bill lived outside of Mt. variety of jobs. He was a View, Mo, near Teresita. Bill “handyman’s handyman.” Bill attended Mt. View Public worked in various trades as a Schools, later finishing high carpenter over the years. But, school in Clovis, Ca. Bill was his passion for the open road the middle child in the Weav- culminated in Bill becoming a er family and was Mattie’s professional truck driver.

Bill hauled hazardous matebeloved baby boy. Bill is survived by his 4 siblings: Oldest rials for Groendyke Transport, brother Glen Weaver and wife out of the Ponca City terminal.

Rose “Murry,” of the home in Lauded as one of the favorite Pawnee. Older brother Charley drivers, Bill was well-liked by “Dennis” Weaver, of Lemoore, colleagues and customers alike.

Ca. Younger sister, Susan Fish- Bill drove over 2 million safe er and husband Rick, of Jeffer- career miles during his tenure son City, Mo. Youngest sister, at Groendyke and is a member Tammy Austin and husband of Groendyke’s President’s Jim of Stillwater. Bill leaves Million Mile Club and Bill behind numerous cousins and was also honored by the Oklaextended family members. homa Trucking Association Bill also leaves behind his dog for 1 million safe miles. Bill Puddin.’ Bill was everyone’s competed several times in the Oklahoma State Truck Driving favorite brother and uncle.

He leaves behind a host of Championships in Oklahoma City, winning second and third place in his division.

Bill was passionate about driving his truck, most recently an International, and was hopeful he would overcome cancer

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LAND AUCTION: 1,448 +/Acres, Harrison, Co., MO, Decatur & Ringgold Co., Iowa.

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RADFORD LAWN CARE Mowing, Trimming, Yard Clean Up & Power Washing – Commercial & Residential – In Mountain View, Willow Springs and West Plains.

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WANTED! Used oil of any kind. Will pick up and provide 55-gallon drum or buckets.

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Stella Tapley and again be able to be out on the open road. If Heaven needs a truck driver, they certainly have the best one now.

Bill was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing.

Bill loved country music, especially George Strait. Bill owned some acreage outside of town, and enjoyed spending time working the land with his Ford tractors, a 49 8N and a 46 2N. Bill will meet up with his Mom and Dad (Mattie and Bill), maternal grandparents Charley Goldsberry Weaver and Dolly Morris Weaver, and John Corbett and Maggie Mae Thompson Corbett, several uncles on the maternal and paternal side, numerous cousins, and most recently one of his biggest supporters in his battle against cancer, cousin Jonathan “Paul” Corbett of Omaha, Ne. A few years ago, Bill lost the best dog of his life, a sweet girl named Andi.

Bill struggled coming into this world, to the point which his Mom christened him Ellis after the doctor. Bill also struggled to leave this world, giving a valiant effort at fighting cancer.

Even though Bill was not victorious in winning his battle on earth against cancer, he instantly beat cancer when he went to Heaven, to spend Christmas with his Mom, Dad and other loved ones. He spent this past Christmas, celebrating the birth of his Savior with his Savior. Though we miss him dearly, we know that he is in a better place, driving an International truck on streets of painted gold. Keep on truckin, Bill!

Bill will be laid to rest in Highland Cemetery in Pawnee, OK on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 3:00 pm. Services are under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pawnee. Friends can leave a memory for the family at www.poteetfuneralhome. com

Funeral services for Stella Tapley were held Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with

Pastor Brian Ingalls officiating. Interment was in the Veterans Cemetery in Mountain View, MO under the direction of Duncan

Funeral Home.

Stella Pauline Tapley was born June 23, 1924 at West Plains, MO the daughter of James Colter and Lillie (Holden) Colter.

She passed away January 5, 2016 at Mercy St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, MO at the age of 91 years.

She was united in marriage to Floyd Lester Davidson on March 9, 1946 and to this union 2 children were born. She later married James Dello Tapley on April 28, 1952 in Hardy, AR. Stella was preceded in death by her parents James and Lillie Colter; first husband Floyd Davidson; second husband James Tapley; two infant children

Winiford Leroy Davidson and Goldie Sue Davidson; five brothers Sammy Colter, Everett Colter, Seborn Colter, Earl Colter, and Virgil Colter; and three sisters Imogene Colter, Letha Solomon, and Mary Eva Gall.

She is survived by one sister Clara Jean Nicklin of California; two sistersin-law Lucille Colter of Mountain View and Juanita Colter of Council Bluffs, IA, MO; and several nieces, nephews, and good friends.

Stella enjoyed making quilts, gardening, and sewing her own clothes. She loved her family dearly.

Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes.com

James Henry Justis James Henry Justis, 90, passed from this Earth on 8 January 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. Henry was born July 5, 1925 to James Gilbert and Agnes V. Justis. He grew up and attended school in Mountain View, MO. At the age of 17 he was drafted and served in the 36th Calvary, Reconnaissance troop in Europe. He was awarded three Bronze service stars and the Purple Heart.

After leaving the Army, Henry was employed as a bank examiner for the FDIC and then with the Bank of Mountain View where he retired as Executive Vice President after forty years of service.

Henry enjoyed raising cattle on their farm in Mountain View. He was a life-long member of the United Methodist Church.

Henry excelled as a Master Gardner and an avid bee-keeper.

Henry was married to Carol LaVonne Copeland on January 25, 1958. He was preceded in death by his wife, three sisters, one brother, and grandson, Isaac.

He is survived by a son, James Eric (Marie), and daughter, Mary Elizabeth, grandsons James Christopher (Whitney) Justis, Adam Slaughter, Ethan (Cassie) Slaughter, grand-

daughters Kara (Jason) Cox, MacKenzie Justis, Amy Carol Justis and one great grandson, James Wyatt Justis.

Visitation will be Monday, January 11, 2016 from 6:30-7:30 pm at Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home, Springfield, MO with the funeral service to be at

Schweitzer United Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 10:00 am. Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm at the Allen Cemetery in Raymondville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Route W in Howell County CLOSED for culvert replacement Route W in Howell County will be CLOSED as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform culvert replacement.

The roadway will be CLOSED approximately 1-1/2 miles east of the south Hwy 17 intersection between County Road 3130 and County Road 1800.

Weather permitting, closure will take place Tuesday, January 12 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m..

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

US 60 in Texas and Wright Counties reduced for continued brush and tree trimming US 60 in Texas and Wright Counties will be reduced to one lane while Missouri Department of Transportation crews continue to cut brush and trim trees.

This section of road is located from Route 181 in Texas County to Route 5 north in Wright County.

Weather permitting, work will continue Monday, January 11 through Friday. January 22 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

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Two Liberty Eagles sign to play volleyball for MSU

Two Seniors at Liberty High School recently signed their letter of intent to play volleyball for Missouri State University-West Plains.

The players, Johonna Walkup and Kaitlyn Raith are pictured at left with their mothers.

Pictured behind the girls is Grizzly Volleyball Assistant Coach Briana “Bri� Walsh, Liberty Eagle Volleyball Head Coach Shari Tune and Grizzly Volleyball Head Coach Paula Wiedemann.

Congratulations to these two Liberty Eagles and good luck!