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Smokey Bear, Woodsy Owl Poster Contest Winners See Page 2
Execution of murderer set for February The death penalty of Walter Timothy Storey will be carried out on February 11, 2015. The warrant of execution was rendered against Storey by the Circuit Court of St. Charles County after the 1990 murder of Jill Walter T. Storey Frey. Storey, who lived in the same apartment complex as Frey, received a divorce petition from his wife. Later that night, by his own admission, Storey got a knife from his kitchen, climbed up the balcony of his acrossthe-hall neighbor Jill Frey, entered her apartment, took her pocketbook and car keys, "struggled" with her, and stole her car. The next day, again by his own admission, Storey reentered Frey's apartment using the stolen keys, tried to wipe his fingerprints from See Execution on Page 4
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Mtn. View Chamber Holds Banquet See Below
Volume 108 - Issue 52
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
City of Mtn. View
Utility infrastructure
upgrade is a must for the city by Laura Wagner Mountain View Standard News laura@mvstandard.com
The City of Mtn. View faces some serious financial hurdles in the near future as Cris Christenson with Seimens recently gave an update on the city's infrastructure.
According to Cristenson the city was given a letter from Sho-Me Power Electric Cooperative on December 15, 2011 to upgrade to 13,200 volts. The city's transformers currently run on 4,160 volts. Show-Me Power has only one transformer left that can serve 4,160 volts. What does this mean to the
Mtn. View Chamber Changes to attendance policy in effect Due to the importance of education and the strict regulations set forth by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Mtn. View-Birch Tree R-III School Board approved an attendance policy change at the Liberty High School. Principal John Daniels stated that there are three reasons why this policy is being changed; education, A+ and funding. "Education is the key to success. It opens up so many opportunities. The instruction that is missed when a student is absent puts them at a disadvantage to all other students in that class. In order to educate children, they must be present. If teachers are going to be held accountable for grades and tests of students, then students must be held accountable for their attendance." A+ Scholarships are also a factor in the policy change. One of the requirements of A+ is a 95% attendance. The state does not accept "excused" absences. Funding from the state provides 48 percent of the district's budget. Funding is crucial for the district. Funding is based on a formula that is driven by Average Daily Attendance (ADA). The district loses approximately $25 each day
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city? "Prolonged power outages if something were to happen along with a number of different things that could effect the town," stated Christenson. He went on to state that this letter was "very nice but very encourangingly stated that we need to update the system." According to Christenson this is a national
Entrepreneur of the Year, among several awards
Chamber Banquet - The Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet on Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Mtn. View Community Center. Attendees enjoyed a 'Mardi Gras' themed party. During the banquet, several awards were handed out to local businesses and individuals for their contributions to the Mtn. View Community throughout the year. Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Bob and Barb Williams; Entrepreneur of the Year was awarded to Rustiques Antiques (pictured above); Business of the Year was awarded to Foster Small Engine-Foster's Appliance and a Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to Jerry Dale Nicholson (pictured at left). See page 4 of this week's publication for more photos. (Photo: Standard/Burks)
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trend that Siemens is seeing. The City of Mtn. View has until 2017 before it is time to renew the contract with Sho-Me Power Electric Cooperative. "This could greatly effect your ability to negotiate rates," Cristenson added. He went on to warn that if Sho-Me's 4,160 volt generator goes down, they will not repurchase one at that voltage meaning the city could see a significant cost increase. "It's something that needs to be done sooner than later." Siemens examined the city's 1,460 electric meters and concluded that their current state is 'very old'. "We recommend that all single-phase meters need to be replaced with digital meters. Right now there is a slow down of the reading in the electrical due to the age. It is not accurately capturing what is being used. Billing alone is an estimated $200,000 short fall per year. You're going backwards $200,000 a year from what you're purchasing to what is being used." Cristenson stated that the new digital meters will help with this problem. The city is currently replacing the meters that quit working with digital meters. Another portion of the infrastructure update focused on the seven electrical primary circuits that feed the town. "A lot of the circuits have been overloaded. In response the city has added another set of conductors on the poles. A lot of the poles See City on Page 4
Lady Eagles 2-1 in conference play
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Mtn. View-Birch Tree
School board meets
The Mtn. View-Birch Tree R-III School District Board of Education met on Thursday, January 15 at the Birch Tree Elementary library. The board began the meeting by approving the consent agenda including: approval of minutes from the December 18, 2015 board meeting; approval of payment of bills for the month of December totaling $299,349.19 and approval of staff resignations submitted as of January 15, 2015 those included Susan Frazier-District MSIP/Curriculum; Crystal Voyles-MVE Nurse and Melvin Lutes-BTE Custodian. The motion was made by board member Keith Tharp, seconded by Earl Renegar with an all in favor from the board. The board then heard a financial report from
Superintendent Jerry Dale Nicholson. The district’s closing balance for December 2014 was $2,684,318.67. Approval of payment to people related to board members was next on the agenda. A payment to Godfather’s Pizza in the amount of $251.76 was approved with a motion from Kevin Pruett, seconded by Bev Denton with Steve Vines abstaining from the vote. A payment to Mtn. View Oil & Propane in the amount of $16,984.99 was approved with a motion from Kent Smith, seconded by Kevin Pruett with Earl Renegar abstaining from Wide Open! From the baseline, Mikayla Daniels the vote. A payment to Smith (10) goes up to grab the ball against the Alton Comets Flooring, Inc. in the amount of on January 9. The 5'6" senior forward finished the night $1,309.68 was approved with a with 10 points as Liberty cruised to a 15-point victory. See Board on Page 4
The Lady Eagles are currently 2-1 in the conference. See page 8 for full article. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Traffic stop in Jasper Co. results in seizure of marijuana, heroin
On January 12, 2015, a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper stopped the driver of a Volvo station wagon on Interstate 44 east of Joplin, Missouri, in Jasper County, for a traffic violation. The stop and subsequent investigation resulted in the discovery of marijuana, heroin, and the arrest of one person. At approximately 1:05 p.m., the driver of a 1999 Volvo V70 station wagon, bearing California registration was stopped on Interstate 44 near the 17-mile marker for exceeding the speed limit. Inconsistencies identified during the traffic stop and observations by the trooper, including the odor of marijuana coming from the driver, led to a search of the vehicle. Located in the rear of the vehicle, concealed among personal items, troopers discovered several See Seizure on Page 7
HOWELL CO.
MOST WANTED
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 417-2562544 or local authorities. Eileen D. Hall Deaver, age 51 - Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and a class C felony charge of receiving stolen property. No bond. Gabriel A. Carter, age 24 Wanted for probation violation warrant for arrest on a class B felony charge of ACRY-dist/del/ manf/produce or attempt to or possess with intent to dist/del/manf/produce a controlled substance. No bond. Mathew L. Cole, age 26 Wanted for probation violation warrant for arrest on a class D felony charge of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident with injury, property damage or 2nd offense. No bond.
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Students participate in Smokey Bear, Woodsy Owl Poster Contest Children from first through fifth grade participated in the 2015 National Garden Clubs, Inc. Poster Contest. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. gave students the opportunity to demonstrate through original drawings of Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl their understanding ofwildfire prevention and basic environmental conservaton principles. The themes are "Only You
Can Prevent Wildfires!" and "Lend a Hand, Care for the Land!" using conservation icons Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl. The Mountain View Garden Club sponsored the 2015 Smokey BearWoodsy Owl Poster Contest at Mtn. View Elementary and Birch Tree Elementary. Art teacher Felicia Combs allowed her students to work on their projects during art class. The posters were then judged by a panel of five garden club members
and a representative from Smith Flooring, Inc. The top four posters were chosen from each age group and were awarded prize money. Prize money for the top four posters was provided by Smith Flooring, Inc. The top two posters from each grade will go on to state competition. 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.
VFW essay contest winners First & Second Grade - The top four posters from the first and second grades at Mtn. View and Birch Tree Elementary are pictured above, front row, first grade, 1st Place: Lily Perego; 2nd Place: Jacklyn Cox; 3rd Place: Alondra Gomez and 4th Place: Ayden Johnson all of MVE. Back row, second grade, 1st Place: Bryleigh Wallace (picture inset) of BTE; 2nd Place: Leighanna Brooks; 3rd Place: Ethan Shomaker and 4th Place: Kinzey Stark. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Voice of Democracy - Numerous students from the Liberty Middle School participated in the VFW's annual essay contest. Anna Woolsey's essay was chosen as the top essay and will go on to district competition. Pictured above with the students are Lawrence Cooper VFW Post #3009 Adjutant; Bill Gould VFW Post #3009 Quarter Master and James Gould VFW Post #3009 Commander. Back row, Abbigail Bales; Eglantine Rudolph; Cody Tharp; Bob Bews and Allison Smith. Middle row, Kayla Williams; Abigail Reese; Tayler Randolph; Elise Woolsey; Hailey Hugg and Taylor Burton. Front row, Amy McMullen, Amanda Mantel and Anna Woolsey. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Third & Fourth Grade - The top four posters from the third and fourth grades at Mtn. View and Birch Tree Elementary are pictured above, front row, third grade, 1st Place: Izabella (Bre) Daniels of BTE (picture inset); 2nd Place: Grace Berkshire; 3rd Place: Ava Greenan and 4th Place: Sydney Gastineau all of MVE. Back row, fourth grade, Voice of Democracy - Several students at Liberty High School participated in 1st Place: Lyla Cornman (4th year in a row); 2nd Place: Kal Acklin; the VFW's annual essay contest. Abby Hockman's essay was chosen as the top essay 3rd Place: Makiya (Kiya) Woolsey and 4th place: Chloe Kelts all of and will go on to district competition. Pictured above, Lawrence Cooper VFW Post MVE. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) #3009 Adjutant; Joshua Taylor; Brendn Burks; Abby Hockman; Lindsey McMullen; James Gould VFW Post #3009 Commander and Bill Gould VFW Post #3009 Quarter Master. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Mtn. View Public Library receives 82 new books The Mtn. View Public Library is participating in the Libri Foundation’s BOOKS FOR CHILDREN grant program. Through the grant program, the library has received 82 new and current children’s books with a value of $1,405.35. In addition to the grant,
$350 worth of new math and science books were gifted to the library through a generous donation to the Libri Foundation by Bill Starwood and Meg Wallhagen. The Friends of the Library provided the matching funds of $350 which is money raised
through the selling of used books at the monthly book sale held at the library. The Libri Foundation opens the grant to rural libraries across the country on a three year rotation. The Mtn. View Public Fifth Grade - The top four posters from the fifth grade at Mtn. View and Birch Tree Library is fortunate to Elementary are pictured above, 1st Place: Reagan Hall; 2nd Place: Kenna Woolsey be the recipient of such a (picture inset left); 3rd Place: Jenna Koogler and 4th Place: Christian Berkshire generous grant. (picture inset right) all of MVE. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Upcoming Events Life Changing Network 5K Color Run/Walk in Mtn. View The Life Changing Network will hold a 5K Color Run/Walk on Saturday, May 2. All proceeds from the run will benefit the Liberty High School Busy Hands Workshop program. The $20 entry fee includes t-shirt, sun glasses and color bag. The race will begin at the LHS Football Field. Forms can be picked up at the Liberty High School or Mtn. View Elementary. Those interested can contact Marlenia Barker at LHS marleniabarker@gmail.com or Lanna Tharp at MVE for more information.
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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday Jan. 21st
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Looking Back Through the eyes of the Standard News
Mtn. View Public Library celebrates Laura Ingalls Wilder's 148th birthday The Mtn. View Public Library is celebrating Laura Ingalls Wilder’s 148th birthday by hosting a coloring contests and a Laura Ingalls Wilder trivia contest. Kids can pick up a coloring page at the Mtn. View Public Library. The color page must be returned to the library by Thursday, Jan. 29. Judging will be Friday, Jan. 30 and all color pages will be judged by age group. A trivia contest will be held Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Ages 6 through 16 are welcome to participate. Participants are welcome to dress up in pioneer costume.
Mtn. View Garden Club meeting 'Computer Savvy Gardeners' The Mtn. View Garden Club will hold their monthly meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 1:00 p.m. at the Library Community Room. The program will be "Computer Savvy Gardeners" presented by Sarah Dale. 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.
Birch Tree Development Corp annual meeting Feb. 5 The annual meeting of Birch Tree Development Corp. will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 at the American Legion Hall in Birch Tree. All officers and shareholders are encouraged to attend.
United Way to hold annual meeting Jan. 21
Standard News Archive - March 7, 1974 - The Eagles ended their season by going to Nixa to play for a berth at the State Finals. But the Eagles were met by a strong, fast and rugged team whose season The Heart of the Ozarks United Way will hold its annual record was 27-2. Many people went to Nixa. Three busses of kids and two of mom and dad Eagles went. meeting at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the West Plains Everyone was excited and proud. Senior Center, multi-purpose room. The meeting is open to the public. Lunch menu is meat loaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable or a salad. The price is $6.00 for anyone 59 years or younger, and a suggested price of $3.50 for those that are 60 and over. The meeting is open to the public. Heart of the Mark your calendars AWANAs. Meal served at - Skating & Open gym at Call 417-247-7153 for more 5:30 p.m. church starts at the Mtn. View Family Youth information. Ozarks United Way serves communities in Howell County 6 p.m. Tonight's theme: Center until 10:00 p.m. For - Zumba at the Mountain by providing assistance to 26 non-profit member agencies. "Hawaiian Night" more information call View Community Center, For more information contact the local United Way office by 5:45 p.m. 417-934-5437. $3 admission instructed by calling 417-257-7184.
FYI
Tunisian Crochet classes Learn Tunisian Crochet at the Knit One Crochet Too classes. The classes will be held on Thursdays 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tunisian hooks are provided but patrons are asked to bring some yarn. All classes are free and everyone is welcome to attend. Classes will be held at the Mtn. View Public Library.
'The Emperor's New Clothes' will take civic center stage Jan. 23 The Imaginary Theatre Company of the St. Louis Repertory Theatre will bring its production of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” to the West Plains Civic Center stage for a 7 p.m. performance Jan. 23. Presented by Missouri State University-West Plains’ University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department, the performance is being made possible with support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. Tickets are $8 each for adults. Children age 13 and under, and Missouri State-West Plains students with a valid BearPass ID, will be admitted free. This beloved Hans Christian Andersen tale gets a quirky new look in this silly satire about a vain man and his clever wife, according to information from the theater company. Determined to teach her husband a lesson in humility, the queen and her loyal handmaiden pose as two weavers who make the most beautiful garments in the world. There’s just one catch – only the most intelligent people can see these clothes. Everyone is invited to find out if the emperor will admit he’s had the wool pulled over his eyes or embarrass himself in front of the entire kingdom. For more information about this presentation, contact the U/CP office at 417-255-7966 or visit www. wp.missouristate.edu/ucp/.
Wednesday, January 21st 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 9:15 a.m. Exercise at the Mtn. View Healthcare 10:00 a.m. - Story Time at the Mtn. View Public Library. All ages are welcome. Snacks, crafts and a lot of fun. - Swedish Weaving at the Mtn. View Senior Center 11:00 a.m. Puzzles at the Mtn. View Senior Center 11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:00 p.m. Willow Springs Rotary Club at Open Range. Contact Teresa Waggoner at 417-252-0316 for info 12:30 p.m. Shuffleboard Games at Mtn. View Senior Center 2:00 p.m. Bingo at the Mtn. View Healthcare 5:00 p.m. Yoga Class at the Learning Station in the Ferguson Building, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call 417-469-0209 for information. 5:30 p.m. First Baptist Church
Al Anon
(Help for friends & families of alcoholics) Monday - 7:00 p.m. Mtn. View Presbyterian Church 205 E. 2nd Street 417-247-7146 or 417-247-0566
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Mtn. View Christian Church per child TEAM 412 (Preschool thru 7:00 p.m. 6th Grade) and The Journey MSU-WP and the Imaginary Youth Group (Jr. High & Theatre Company of High School). Doors open St. Louis present "The at 5:45 p.m., dinner Emperor's New Clothes" at served at 6 p.m. the West Plains Civic Center 6:00 p.m. Theater. Admission is $8. - Liberty Middle School will Free for those 13 years host a meeting for parents and under or with a valid regarding cyber crimes BearPass ID. Call University/ - Willow Springs City Council Community Programs at at the City Hall conference 417-255-7966 for details. room. Call 417-469-2107 Saturday, January 24th for information 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. MSU-WP Trivia Night will be Narcotics Anonymous, 6:30 held at the West Plains Civic p.m. at Mothers Against Center. Cost is $160 per Methamphetamine (MAM) team and pre-registration is 503 E. Main Street Willow required. For details contact Springs. For information Joe Kammerer at call 417-469-0018 or 417-255-7240 or Dr. Totty 417-855-9113. at 417-255-7225. 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 25th Alcoholics Anonymous and 8:00 p.m. Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m. Willow Springs Alcoholics at Sacred Heart Church in Anonymous and Al-Anon Willow Springs. Call meetings at the Sacred 417-469-5550 for information Heart Church. Call Thursday, January 22nd 417-469-5550 for more info 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 26th The West Plains Chamber 7:00 a.m. of commerce Annual Awards Coffee & Billards at the Banquet will be held in the Mtn. View Senior Center Exhibit Hall of the West 9:00 a.m. Plains Civic Center. Social - Zumba at the hour from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Mtn. View Senior Center dinner and awards programs - Aerobics at the starts at 7 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center Friday, January 23rd 10:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. Swedish Weaving Class at Coffee & Billards at the the Mtn. View Senior Center Mtn. View Senior Center 12:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Shuffleboard Games at Puzzles at the Mtn. View Senior Center Mtn. View Senior Center 5:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - Kindergarten-1st Grade - Shuffleboard Games at Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, Mtn. View Senior Center 409 N. Pine Street in 6:00 p.m. Mountain View. For more - LHS JV/Varsity Girls information call Joyce Dixon Basketball Game vs. Alton at 417-934-2394. - Yoga Classes at the MV United Methodist Church. THE EDITOR:
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Mary Zitter-Newman 6:00 p.m. LHS JV/Varsity Girls Basketball Game at Bakersfield 7:00 p.m. Mountain View Al-Anon will meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mountain View, MO. For more information call 417-934-2682. Tuesday, January 27th 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:00 a.m. Arthritis Exercises at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:00 p.m. Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce. Call 417-469-5519 or 417-252-0918 for info 12:30 p.m. - Shuffleboard Games at Mtn. View Senior Center - Hand to Foot Card Game at the Mtn. View Senior Center 4:30 p.m. Tumbling at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 7:30 p.m. For more information call 417-934-5437. 5:30 p.m. 2nd thru 3rd Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mountain View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394. 6:30 p.m. Country Dance at the Mtn. View Community Center 8:00 p.m. Mountain View A.A. group meets at the Presbyterian Church in the basement. The church is located at 205 East 2nd Street
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Execution anything he had touched, cleaned under Frey's fingernails with her own toothbrush, put evidence in a dumpster, and threw Frey's
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motion from Kevin Pruett, seconded by Earl Renegar with Kent Smith abstaining from the vote. A payment of Lana Tharp in the amount of $223.66 was approved with a motion from Kevin Pruett, seconded by Kent Smith with Keith Tharp abstaining from the vote. The board then heard from Brokate Custodial who presented on outsourcing custodial services. The company, based out of
keys in the lake behind her apartment. The day after that, Frey failed to appear at work, so her co-workers came to check on
From Page One her. They found Frey's dead body in the bedroom. She had six broken ribs; she had been hit in the face and head 12 times; she had a non-fatal
stab wound in her side. Most or all of these injuries were inflicted before she was killed by two six-inch cuts across her throat.
A jury convicted him of first degree murder, murder, armed criminal action, second degree burglary, and tampering with evidence.
From Page One Springfield, stated they could (if hired) make the transition in two months and save the district around $26,400, those numbers based off the districts 2014 annual budget of custodial maintenance being $363,914. Brokate proposed $345,000 with an additional $5,000 on supplies and equipment and $2,400 on maintenance and equipment. Board member Keith Tharp stated that he would like to, “see your good
Chamber holds annual banquet
Business of the Year - The Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet on Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Mtn. View Community Center. Business of the Year was awarded to Foster Small Engine-Foster's Appliance.
and bad references. I see your approva rate is 94 percent so there is a 6 percent out there and I would like to know why.” The board decided to hold off on a decision until they could look into the company and go over references. The board then approved to give $1,200 towards a new backstop fence at the baseball field. According to Superintendent Nicholson Coach Hedden and the team raised $2,800 and the City of Mtn. View stated they match that $2,800. A bid from Wiley Fence, Co. in West Plains was quoted for the backstop fence at $6,800 leaving a balance of $1,200. “Sounds pretty cheap to me,” stated board member Kent Smith on a cost of only $1,200 to replace the backstop fence. The payment was approved with a motion from Kevin Pruett, seconded by Earl
Renegar with an all in favor from the board. The board approved advertising for bids for roof replacement at the Mtn. View Elementary. The area is approximately $12,500 square feet. The motion was made by Kevin Pruett, seconded by Keith Tharp with an all in favor from the board. Liberty High School Principal John Daniels presented an attendance policy change to the board. The board approved the policy change (for the high school only) with a motion from Kevin Pruett, seconded by Kent Smith with an all in favor from the board. With all the work that has been done to the Liberty Football Field, a request for funds to build new lockers at the field house was heard by board members. The board approved funds for yellow pine
Checks and Balances
plywood and water based paint in the amount of $1,938.28 to build and paint 50 lockers. The motion was made by Kevin Pruett with a second from Keith Tharp and an all in favor from the board.
City at this point are delapitated. They're breaking, causing electrical delays. The system is completely outdated, it completely needs to be brought back up," explained Cristenson. "When you choose to convert to 13,200 volts new service transformers will have to be installed. The ones currently in place will not service moving from 4,160 volts to 13,200 volts." For the city this means replacing almost every transformer in town. Only half a dozen have been replaced. Siemens recommends putting in new poles right now. "Now will be an ideal time to look at redoing the poles. We need to look at relocating some of the poles. We have also evaluated the wiring, there are some places that have been recently put underground and those are capable of handling the higher transmission (referring to the upgrade from 4,160 to 13,200). However, a vast majority will not be able to handle the load," explained Cristenson. Restructuring building rates was another recommendation provided by Siemens. The city is at an 11 percent rate resulting in the city just breaking even on electrical costs. "Right now we're leaving that up to the city," Cristenson said. The water meters in town were also noted as being 'vey old'. Council was informed that some of the water meters at well sights have not been calibrated for some time. This will not give an accurate picture and Siemens are unable to determine at this point what the actual loss to the city. Their suggestion to council was to repair those well sights, calibrate the water meters and if meters need to be replaced then that
The jury recommended, and the court imposed, the death sentence. This Court affirmed his convictions but has twice reversed and remanded his sentence for new penalty phases because of violations of his constitutional rights. For a third time, a jury recommended and the court imposed the death penalty. Storey appealed. The Supreme Court issued the warrant of execution, handed down on December 31, 2014.
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will be added to the study. Cristenson informed council that he hopes to have a preliminary cost to move forward with such projects by the February or March council meeting. The project is a two-year staggered schedule for the amount of work that needs to be done. "We are going to work very intimately with Sho-Me Power and be close during this upgrade because we have to have two different sources of power running through the city," detailed Cristenson. When asked by council members about power outages the city would see during this upgrade Cristenson stated that it's, "going to be a particularly tricky project. A day at being down is what we anticipate. Some may experience a day, some may be out a day here a day there. It's going to be very tricky. We will have to work diligently with Sho-Me Power." Council members questioned if the higher voltage is cheaper per kilowat hour? Cristenson explained that it would give the city more negotiating power. "It would give us the ability to negotiate rates. It's cheaper for Sho-Me Power to produce and transmit at 13,200 volts than the 4,160 volts. We should be the ones holding the chips. This will help us work with them a lot better. If we haven't made the conversions by 2017 we are going to have a hard time negotiating those rates. They are set up and ready to go for us if the City of Mtn. View is ready to move forward." Currently the City of Mtn. View has 1,460 meters, 1,162 of those are residential, 97 are tax exempt accounts and 198 are commercial accounts.
One of America’s Founding Fathers, John Adams, said, “Power must never be trusted without a check,” and this week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to be the check on President Obama’s unlawful executive amnesty. In December, Congress set the groundwork to combat the president’s lawless actions and hold his administration accountable. I made a promise to you then that my colleagues and I would do everything in our power to stop his unconstitutional actions, and this week we kept our commitment. For too long, President Obama has disregarded the U.S. Constitution’s separation of powers by issuing hundreds of overreaching executive orders and memoranda including those directing the Department of Homeland Security to Volunteers of the Year - The Mtn. View Chamber change the way immigration laws are enforced. This week I of Commerce held their annual banquet on Saturday, voted to defund all portions of the executive order that would Jan. 17 at the Mtn. View Community Center. Volunteers pay for the president’s illegal amnesty. The bill passed the of the Year was awarded to Bob and Barb Williams. House of Representatives and is now in the Senate for consideration. This bill preserves critical Homeland Security funding to fight the threats facing our nation, yet defunds the president’s overreach on immigration. It prohibits funding from being used on unlawful directives that allow illegal immigrants to remain in the United States without deportation. The bill also prioritizes deportation of illegal aliens convicted of brutal crimes including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and child molestation. Additionally, it prohibits any federal benefits from being granted to those who are in the U.S. illegally as a Games and Fun - The laughs kept coming at the result of the president’s unconstitutional actions. This legislation goes beyond correcting the president’s Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce annual banquet as attendees were matched against each other in hilarious unconstitutional actions; it prohibits him from future games of speed and skill. violations. This bill will block funding for any similar executive actions the president might issue at a later date. President Obama said more than 20 times that amnesty was not an action he could push on his own, because it would violate the Constitution. Well, I am here to remind the president that he does not have the authority to make, change, or selectively enforce America’s laws. I will not Committees Important stand idly by and watch the president shred the Constitution. Part of Legislative Process This legislation is a major victory for Americans that reins After new and returning Senators have been sworn in, and in the president’s unlawful actions, but I am not done. I am going to stay vigilant in holding this president accountable the President Pro Tem makes his opening remarks, there is and standing up for the America our Founding Fathers a short, but anxious wait to hear the committee assignments as made by Senate President Pro Tem Tom Dempsey, R-St. envisioned. Charles. I am honored to have been named the chairman of the Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight The annual election If an eligible voter did not operation and management council meets monthly. Committee, vice-chair of Financial and Governmental of council members for receive a ballot, a request of the local office, planning All members serve a Organizations and Elections Committee; a member University of Missouri should be submitted to the and carrying out local two-year term, and are of the Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Extension in Howell University of Missouri Extension programming. eligible for a second Environment Committee; and Veterans' Affairs and Health County is underway. Extension Center, 217 The county council term. After a maximum Committee. Ballots were recently Aid Avenue, West Plains, is comprised of twelve of two consecutive terms, The committee process is vital to ensuring a measure is mailed and online voting MO 65775, howellco@ elected and three appointed individuals may serve heard by the General Assembly, though it is one that post instructions emailed to missouri.edu, or by phone citizens and functions as an again following a one-year people are unaware of, or simply do not know the full impact voters on the Howell 417-256-2391. advisory board in planning interval. the committee has on the life of a bill. County Extension mail list. The University Of educational programs The election is based on Once a bill has been filed (in either the Senate or the Missouri Extension and administering local the county at large as one House) and has been read twice (second read) before Council of Howell County extension operations. district. the members of that body, the bill is then assigned to a is the local link between Appointed members The ballot lists 11 committee. Committee meetings often include a time for county residents and the represent the Howell nominees for five council public comment and feedback about the proposed legislation. University of Missouri. County Commission, positions. Those candidates Many times committees will discuss legislation more than Council members are the City of West Plains, are: Emily Gibson, once, until the members are satisfied with any changes they volunteers who assist in the and Farm Bureau. The Mike Pace, David Ray, wish to see in the bill. The group then votes to send it back Larry Rothermich, Dixie to their respective body, or reject the measure. Thank You Williams, Greg Brown, If the bill is rejected, it is considered “killed,” and no more I would like to thank everyone for their Joanne Abbey, Bob Case, action can be taken on it. kindness and generosity after my families David Horst, Joe Kammerer, Should it be voted to be sent back to its originating body, Tom Roberts. Results of the it will then move to the calendar to be heard on the floor and devastating house fire. I want to thank all election will be published in debated. Once approved by that body, the bill will go onto of the churches in Mountain View and the newspaper in February. the other chamber and go through the same process there. surrounding areas. Also all the donations Completed ballots can be I look forward to working with my fellow lawmakers we received. Honestly, I am so touched by mailed to the University of during the committee process. Being a chairman and viceeveryone helping my children and I. I never Missouri Extension Center chairman will allow me more of a hands on role in shaping and postmarked on or before, varying kinds of legislation, that I am sure will have a imagined how devastating a house fire could January 30, 2015. Voting positive impact on every Missourian. be but I know we will make it through with can also be completed As always, I appreciate it when groups from around everyone's prayers and kindness. My five online at www.missouri. Missouri and from our community back home come to visit children and I thank you for making things edu/howell, onsite at the me at the Capitol. If you would like to arrange a time to Extension Center, 217 Aid come and visit me in Jefferson City, or if you ever have any easier in our time of need. Ave, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 questions, please don’t hesitate to contact my Capitol office Sincerely, Ginger Mullins and family p.m. at (573) 751-1882.
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Death Notices Ruby Fern Vaughn Ruby Fern Vaughn, daughter of John Roland and Emma (Pruitt) Nave was born February 23, 1917 in St. Louis, MO on Lucky Street and
passed away at Mountain View Healthcare on Sunday, January 11, 2015, making her age 97 years and 11 months. In 1941, Fern was united in marriage to Raymond E. Vaughn, and to this union two children were born, Michael Ray and Jeffrey Allen Vaughn. Fern and Ray moved to Round Spring in 1953 to operate a general store, station, and Post Office. They started attending the Flat Rock Church of Christ and were faithful attendees since that time. Fern was an avid writer and
very vocal in trying to keep Current and Jacks Fork rivers in private hands. Sadly the NPS took their property by eminent domain in 1966. They moved to the Flat Rock Community and remained there since. The care of Jeffy was a large part of her life. Jeffrey's 66 years is a testimony to the quality of care she gave him. Preceding her in death were her husband, Ray Vaughn, son Jeffrey Vaughn, great granddaughter, Ashlyn Rutenkroger; parents John Roland Nave and Emma Thompson; sisters, Blanche Lacey, Margaret McCants, Mildred Nave, and brothers Viergil Geisler and John Sullivan. Surviving are her son, Mike and wife, Sharon, Vaughn, Flat Rock; Grandchildren, Greg (Tammy) Vaughn, Mena, AR, Eric (Monica) Vaughn, Springdale, AR, Heather (Scott) Rutenkroger, Walpole, New Hampshire; GreatGrandsons, Seth Stewart, Mena, AR, Benjamin and Colton Vaughn, Springdale,
Antoinette Brock AR, and Heinrich and Owen Rutenkroger, Walpole, NH; Great-Granddaughters, Katrina (Landon) Rowe, Shelby Vaughn, Mena, AR, Myranda Vaughn, Arkadelphia, AR, Amelia Vaughn, Conway, AR, and Clarissa Rutenkroger, Walpole, NH; Great Great grandchildren, Katie and Kilee Rowe and Collin Parsley, Mena, AR; Nephew, Johnny (Cindy) Sullivan, Mountain View; Nieces, Barbara (Howard) Dunn, Cadiz, KY and Donna (Randall)Grubbs, Sequim, WA and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends. Fern was excited to see Jeffy completely well. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Brother Tad Morris officiating. Burial will be in Flat Rock Cemetery, Highway D, near Summersville, MO under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. Online condolences maybe left at bradfordfuneralhome.net
Antoinette (Nina) Marie Aiello Brock, the daughter of Albert and Mildred Aiello was born May 31, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away at her home in Summersville, Missouri, on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the age of 65. Nina was blessed with one child, Chris and two grandchildren, Garrett
Ernest Clark Middleton was born August 12, 1937 in Harlan County, KY, the son of Bryan Middleton and Betty (Turner) Middleton. He passed away January 14, 2015 at Winona, MO at the age of 77 years. Ernie was united in marriage to Joyce Pearl Wilson on August 2, 1968 at the Methodist Church in Ellington, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents Bryan and Betty Middleton; his wife Joyce; his mother-in-law and father-in-law Roy and Grace Wilson; three sisters-in-law Billy Stepka, Juanita Wilson, and Judy Wilson; two brothers-in-law Jack Wilson and Jim Wilson; two nephews Kevin Stroup and Cory Pingel; and two nieces Donna Stroup Moss and Lynn Stroup Swyres. Ernie is survived by one brother Walter Middleton and wife Milda of Washington; one sister Cora LaPorte and husband Richard of Wyoming; one niece Lisa Laporte; two nephews Rick LaPorte and Kevin Middleton, and several grand nieces and nephews. Although the following members of Ernie's family were legally considered “in-laws”, Ernie was truly a close family member of Mickey and Jean Myers of Winona, MO, Sharon Wilson of Winona, MO, John and June Tarvid of Ellington,
MO, and Janet Wendelton of Warrensburg, MO and all of their children and grandchildren. His nieces, nephews, greatnieces, and great-nephews were his children and grandchildren. Ernie was dearly loved by all of them. As a child Ernie moved with his family to Washington, settling finally in the small town of Riffe. Due to the construction of Mossyrock Dam, the town of Riffe now lies under the waters of Riffe Lake. As a young man, he was raised on a small farm, and enjoyed agriculture classes in school and was involved in raising livestock. Ernie attended Mossyrock High School in Mossyrock, WA, leaving before graduation to join the US Navy. His mother had to sign so he could enlist, and he and his older brother joined the Navy at the same time. Ernie completed his GED in the Navy by the time his high school class had graduated. He spent six years serving as a US Navy SecondClass Radio Operator. Ernie especially enjoyed his duty station at Whidbey Island, WA where he was close to home. Ernie owned and operated Eminence Oil Company for many years, where he and Joyce worked together in their filling station, auto parts store, and oil company. Ernie and Joyce owned Scenic Rivers
Canoe Rental. He served on the Eminence City Board for 35 years between 1980 and 2015. Ernie was an Alderman for 21 years and Mayor of Eminence for 12 years. He took his responsibilities as Mayor seriously and worked hard for the benefit of the city. Ernie was a 32nd Degree Mason belonging to the Eminence Lodge. Ernie was a member of the Eminence Assembly of God Church. For fun, Ernie enjoyed fishing and hunting, but one interest developed early and persisted for many years. Ernie loved cars and always had a hot one! This interest carried over into his adult life leading him to start a gas station and parts business. Ernie was a wonderful husband, brother, and uncle. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO with Pastor Steve Voyles and Pastor Darrell Jones officiating. Interment with Military Honors was in New Eminence Cemetery in Eminence, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www. duncanfuneralhomes.com
Opal Arlene Ledbetter Opal Arlene Ledbetter was born on November 5, 1918 the daughter of William David Ledbetter and Alice Malinda (Ledgerwood) Ledbetter. She passed away January 15, 2015 at Jordan Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 96. She was united in marriage to George W. Jackson on July 1, 1944 at Las Cruces, NM. She later married Victor W. Kilcrease on April 17, 1958 at Las Vegas, NV, he preceded her in death on July 16, 1975. On April 28, 1986 Opal was united in marriage to Herbert Lyman Ledbetter at Princeton,
TX; he preceded her in death on August 11, 1990. Opal was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters Elsie Mae, Altha, and Ossie; and two brothers Lee Ledbetter and infant brother Alva Ledbetter. She is survived by one son George Lee Kilcrease and wife Lorrie of Springfield, MO; one grandson Brandon Kilcrease; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other family and friends. Opal was a Social Worker for the State of Missouri and retired in the late 1960s. After retirement, she attended Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield,
MO where she obtained her graduate degree in Sociology and Psychology. Opal enjoyed crocheting, tending to her plants, bird watching and fishing. Opal was a member of the New Life Church in Springfield, MO. Funeral Services were held Monday, January 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Mountain View with Pastor Darrell Jones officiating. Interment was in Bethlehem Cemetery at Birch Tree under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes. com
Theresa Matthies and her husband, John; and her sister Barbara Aiello of Chicago, Illinois. No services have been planned for Mrs. Brock at this time. Cremation was under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. Online condolences my be left at bradfordfuneralhome. net
Marvin Lee Lynch Marvin Lee Lynch was born August 23, 1948 the son of Alvie Lynch and Gladys (Thomas) Lynch. He departed this life on December 19, 2014 at the age of 66 year and four months. He was preceded in death by his parents Alvie and Gladys Lynch; two sisters Barbara Kay Rector and
Darlene Lynch; and two infant brothers. Marvin is survived by one son Andrew Lynch; one daughter Florence Helen, one stepson Charles Foster; one sister Charlene Lynch and Darrell Denton; two nephews and one niece; and a host of other family and friends. Marvin loved to fish and
hunt. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Funeral Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes. com
Elmer Howard Bailey
Elmer Howard Bailey the son of Howard William Bailey and Velma Lucille (Boyd) Bailey was born Wayne John Weininger May 31, 1941 in Hartshorn, Wayne John Weininger Mountain View, MO; one son Auto Service in Mountain Missouri. God called Elmer was born October 7, 1933 at David Wayne Weininger and View, and as a self-employed Chicago, IL the son of Smitty wife Marie of St. Clair, MO; mechanic. Wayne was a Smith and Louise (Miller) two daughters Debra Coy and NASCAR fan and in his earlier Smith. He passed away husband Mike of Mountain years he enjoyed racing cars January 12, 2015 at his home View, MO and Janet Smith and motorcycles in Omaha, of Ozark, MO; two stepsons NE. He loved Volkswagens John Pribble and wife Jackie and enjoyed collecting of Willow Springs, MO and Volkswagen, NASCAR, and Larry Pribble of West Plains, racing memorabilia. Wayne MO; two step daughters enjoyed traveling to Mountain Teressa Halsted of Mountain Home, AR and spending time View, MO and Melissa Halsted at the lake. of West Plains, MO; nine Wayne was a wonderful grandchildren Andrea, Darrin, husband, father, and Jason, Brandon, Corey, Derek, grandfather. He will be sadly Jimmy, Jacob and Tommy; 23 missed by all who knew and to his heavenly home early Tuesday morning, January great grandchildren; 14 step loved him. grandchildren; 24 step great In lieu of flowers, the family 13, 2015 making his age 74 grandchildren; and a host of request that donations be made years 7 months and 12 days. Elmer was united in other family and friends. to help with funeral expenses. Wayne moved with his family The family will be hosting a marriage to Edith (Fieker) in Mountain View, MO at the to the Mountain View area in Memorial Services on Sunday, on December 1st 1962, age of 81 years. Wayne was united in the mid-1960s. He served in January 25, 2014 from 2:00 making their union together marriage to Gerda Lind on the United States Army during p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the VFW 52 years. Elmer and Edith June 20, 1998 at Mountain the Korean War and was a Hall in Mountain View, MO. were blessed with 4 children; member of the VFW Post 3009 Arrangements were under the Anthony, Richard, Marci View, MO. Wayne was preceded in in Mountain View, MO. After direction of Duncan Funeral and Michelle. Elmer attended Eunice death by his parents and one his Honorable Discharge from Home of Mountain View, MO. the Army, he began work as Online condolences can be sent Baptist church regularly. sister Nancy Cooper. Wayne is survived by his an auto mechanic. Wayne to www.duncanfuneralhomes. He enjoyed hunting and cutting wood. He thoroughly wife Gerda Weininger of worked many years at Dave’s com
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and Jenna. She enjoyed spending time on her farm gardening and taking care of her animals. Preceding her in death were her father, Albert and mother, Mildred. Nina is survived by her son, Chris and his wife, Lisa, along with their children, Garrett and Jenna of Cedar Hill, Missouri; her sister
enjoyed going to auctions, and oh what a collection of hats and hammers he had collected! He was a farmer at heart; he cared for the land and his cattle. What Elmer loved most was visiting and being with his family. One of the special highlights of Elmer's life was that he enjoyed a special two week elk hunting trip with Lee & Cody Mosley in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Elmer was a lifetime member of the NRA and so enjoyed the hunting seasons. He was member of teamsters local #245 for 32 years, where he worked for Mid-Am Transport in the Cannery Division. Elmer is preceded in death by his father Howard Bailey, sister Ruthene Brown, brother Larry Bailey, son-inlaw Lee Ennis, his father and mother-in-law James and Elizabeth Fieker, brother-inlaw Charles Fieker. Those left to mourn his passing are his wife Edith, his mother Velma Bailey, his sons, Tony and wife Barb, Richard and wife Lauri, his daughters, Marci Mosley and Michelle Ennis, 8 grandchildren, Cody
Mosley and wife Kayla, Summer and David Hannah, Tori Bailey, Aaron Bailey, Nathan Bailey, Marissa Bailey, Dalton and Hannah Ennis, 2 great-grandchildren, Kimber Mosley and Morgan Mosley; 1 brother Denver Bailey, 6 sisters, Vivian Yandell, Lorene Vandivort and husband Dean, Arlene Su and husband Kien, Marlene Gray, Jean Bailey, Virginia Wilbanks and husband Gary; 3 sisters and 5 brothers-in-laws: Evelyn Hicks and husband Gary, Sharon Cummins and husband Roger, Betty Rhodes, Jake Fieker, John Fieker and wife Karen, Ron Fieker and wife Sheila, Jack Fieker and wife Loetta, Jerry Fieker and wife Darla. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbors and friends. Funeral Services were held Friday morning, January 16, at 10:00 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Home with Rev. Gordon Rhodes officiating. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. Online condolences maybe left at bradfordfuneralhome.net
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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 Sunday, January 11, 2015 A male subject came to the sheriff’s office to report his son was being kept form him even though there was a court order saying he was to have the child this week. The mother was contacted and advised deputies that her reasons for keeping him. A report for the violation will be forwarded to the prosecutor’s office. Monday, January 12, 2015 Deputy Buddy Thompson was dispatched to CR 2340 in Pomona for a report of burglary. Upon arrival it was determined that a window had been broken to gain entry to the building. Household goods and food items were taken along with a flat screen computer monitor and a power strip. The case remains open. Deputy Rick Fox responded to Crestwood Circle in West Plains in reference to a report of a subject possibly having a felony Howell County Warrant along with an out of state warrant from Texas. Subsequently a male subject was arrested on both warrants and transported to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Deputy Buddy Thompson arrived at the Samaritan Outreach Center located at 715 Missouri Avenue in West Plains to attempt service on a 96-hour court ordered commitment for mental evaluation. Upon arrival it was determined that there was no alternative care available for two children belonging to the subject of the order. MO Dept. of Social Services-Children’s Division was contacted and custody of the children transferred to them. The subject was then taken to Ozarks Medical Center for evaluation. Captain Jared Peterman was dispatched to Lot 14 of Rubio’s Trailer Park on State Route K in West Plains in reference to a theft. A female subject reported a known male subject was in her home on 1-11-15 and suspects that he stole several items. This report is still under investigation. A male subject reported he lost a license plate from his vehicle between CR 8040 and CR 9190 in West Plains. Saturday, January 17, 2015 Deputy Melanie Roam received from dispatch a report of a disturbance on CR 4220 in West Plains. The reporting party stated his ex-girlfriend had broken into his house, threatened him and his friend with a knife and left the residence. COMMITMENTS Monday, January 12, 2015 Garrett R. Taber, 22 of Mtn. View was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 1-15-15 for time served. Darrell Edward Scruggs, 45 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 1-14-15 for time served. Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Lawrence Richard Littleshield, 41 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 1-17-15 for time served. Dooley Straton Sansegraw, 20 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Cynthia May Fitzcharles, 45 of Cabool was booked for a court ordered commitment. She was released on 1-16-15 for time served. Thursday, January 15, 2015 Daren Arthur Button, 31 of West Plains was arrested on a Willow Springs Warrant for failure to maintain financial. He bonded out on 1-15-15 and is to appear in court on 1-28-15. Friday, January 16, 2015 Mark Johnathan Gould, 54 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Michael Wayne Craig, 26 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Saturday, January 17, 2015 Shane Martin Maurer, 30 of Tecumseh was booked for a court ordered commitment. TRANSFERS Friday, January 16, 2015 William Grant Hatcher, 33 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. ARRESTS Friday, December 5, 2014 Gina Ann Anderson, 49 of Greenville, SC, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. She was released on 1-15-15 for time served. Saturday, December 6, 2015 Chance Wayne Collins, 25 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for burglary-2nd degree and felony stealing along with a Greene County Warrant for assault-2nd degree. He was transferred to Greene County on 1-13-15. Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Christopher Anthony Branstetter, 19 of Canton was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for burglary-2nd degree. He bonded out on 1-16-15 and is to appear in court on 1-26-15. Anthony David Barton, 22 of Pomona was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation/parole violation and resisting or interfering with arrest/detention/stop. He was
The Standard News released on 1-16-15 for time served. Wednesday, December 31, 2014 Henry Wesley Winton, 23 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Mtn. View Warrant for misdemeanor stealing; trespassing-2nd degree; driving while revoked/suspended and misdemeanor failure to appear and an Oregon County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He was transferred to Oregon County on 1-15-15. Friday, January 2, 2015 Jay Butler Rich, 54 of Joplin was arrested on a Carthage Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She bonded out on 1-2-15 and is to appear in court on 2-7-15. Saturday, January 3, 2015 Korey Matthew Collins, 26 of West Plains was arrested on a West Plains Warrant for forgery and 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He was released on 1-16-15 for time served. Thursday, January 8, 2015 Robert Mckinley Cobb, 29 of Caulfield was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear
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 Faye A. Miller, 44 of West Plains was arrested on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 12:15 a.m. in Howell County for driving while intoxicated and failure to maintain lane. She was released for care at Ozarks Medical Center. Jacob D. Roberts, 23 of Alton was arrested on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 10:30 a.m. in Howell County for Birch Tree City warrants for fail to stop at a stop sign and no insurance. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held on bond. Ryan C. Dennis, 42 of Houston was arrested on Monday, Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. in Texas County for felony warrant from Christian County for neglect of child; 3 misdemeanor warrants from Branson PD for traffic violations. He was taken to the Texas County Jail where he is being held on bond. Clifford J. Pribble, 23 of Willow Springs was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 8:10 a.m. in Howell County for misdemeanor Willow Springs PD warrant for shoplifting. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held on bond. Ardis A. Drift, 50 of Alton was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 5:24 p.m. in Howell County for driving while intoxicated; careless and imprudent driving; no operator's license; possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released to be transported to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Thomas S. Haviland, 44 of Summersville was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 10:44 a.m. in Texas County for felony warrant Texas County for child molestation in the 1st degree. He was taken to the Texas County Jail where he is being held on bond. Daniel L. Bland, 39 of Birch Tree was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 12:48 p.m. in Howell County for felony warrant from Shannon County; misdemeanor warrant from Shannon County; no driver's license and failure to register a motor vehicle. He was taken to the Shannon County Jail where he is being held on bond. ACCIDENTS A one-vehicle accident occurred on Monday, Jan. 12 at 3:40 p.m. in Texas County on Forrest Drive, 1/2 mile West of Houston. According to reports a 2003 Dodge Caravan operated by Marissa A. Gilbert, 25 of Houston was travelling Eastbound when the driver accelerated rapidly on a gravel roadway causing the vehicle to travel off the right side of the roadway and impact a tree. Gilbert was transported by EMS to Texas Couty Memorial Hospital in Houston with minor injuries. The accident was investigated by Trooper S.J. Crewse. A one-vehicle accident occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 6:40 a.m. in Texas County on Mount Zion Road, 7 miles Northwest of Cabool. According to reports a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer operated by Angel T. Gunter, 37 of Mtn. Grove was travelling Southbound when she slid off ice-covered roadway (left side), struck an embankment and overturned. Gunter was taken by Texas County Ambulance to Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston with minor injuries. Passengers in the vehicle Alex R. Gunter, 10 and Kerrigan F. Gunter, 18 of Houston were both taken by private vehicle to Texas County Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. The accident was investigated by Trooper J.R. Sellars. A one-vehicle accident occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 4:49 p.m. in Howell County on U.S. Hwy. 63 in Brandsville. According to reports a 2001 Chevrolet S-10 operated by Ardis A. Drift, 50 of Alton was travelling Southbound when she ran off the roadway and overturned. Drift was taken to Mercy Hospital in Springfield by Air Evac with serious injuries. The accident was investigated by Sgt. S.L. Nelson. A one-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 7:45 a.m. in Texas County on MO 17, 4 miles North of Summersville. According to reports a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe operated by Lisa L. Armstrong, 51 of Summersville was travelling Northbound when her vehicle skidded out of control on ice and snow, travelled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. Armstrong refused medical treatment at the scene then was transported by private vehicle to Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston with minor injuries. The accident was investigated by Trooper C.W. Hubbs. A one-vehicle accident occurred on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 9:25 p.m. in Howell County on Hwy. 17, 7 miles South of Mtn. View. According to reports a 1991 Oldsmobile 98 operated by Richard A. Bristow, 38 of West Plains was travelling Southbound when he failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the roadway and struck an ambankment. Bristow was flown from the scene by Air Evac to Cox South in Springfield with serious injuries. A passenger in the vehicle, Bonnie J. Gunter, 32 of Mtn. View was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Medical center in West Plains with moderate injuries. The accident was investigated by Cpl. D.W. Hinten and assisted by Sgt. J.A. Cravens, Trooper B.M. Loring and Trooper C.L. Davis.
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and possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 1-16-15. Kathryn Ellen Goble, 32 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She bonded out on 1-11-15 and is to appear in court on 1-20-15. Saturday, January 10, 2015 Brandon Marshal Murphy, 26 of Mtn. View was arrested for felony failure to appear. He bonded out on 1-11-15 and is to appear in court on 2-11-15. Bruce Haskins, 21 of Thayer was arrested on a West Plains Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 1-12-15 and is to appear in court on 1-15-15. Pamella Dianna Hill, 73 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for armed criminal action; assault on a law enforcement officer-1st degree. She bonded out on 1-11-15 and is to appear in court on 1-26-15. Sunday, January 11, 2015 Jacob Darin Roberts, 23 of Alton was arrested on a Birch Tree Warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 1-12-15. Benjamin Mathew Marchbank, 18 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for assault-1st degree. He is currently being held on a $15,000 bond. Monday, January 12, 2015 Kyla Nachelle Watts, 24 of Willow Springs was arrested for burglary-1st degree and felony stealing. She bonded out on 1-12-15 and is to appear in court on 2-20-15. Joseph Calvin Davis, 29 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree; probation violation and fugitive from out of state. He is currently being held without bond. Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Toni Rae Smith, 33 of West Plains was arrested on a municipal warrant. She is currently being held on a $125 bond. Crystal Lynn Herpst, 24 of West Plains was arrested for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She is currently being held on a $3,000 bond. Christopher Allen Britt, 32 of West Plains was arrested on a West Plains Warrant for 3 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 1-13-15. Clifford John Pribble, 23 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Willow Springs Warrant for stealing motor vehicle. He is currently being held on a $357.50 bond. Nathanial Isacc Cash, 21 of Mtn. View was arrested for probation violation. He is currently being held without bond. John Wayman Tune, 35 of West Plains was arrested for probation violation and 3 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held without bond. Shawna Jolene Hampton, 36 of Mtn. View was arrested See Reports on Page 7
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.
CITATIONS Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Lisa F. McClellan, 19 of Birch Tree was issued a citation for failure to show proof of insurance. Saturday, January 17, 2015 Ethan Douglas Shannon, 22 of Searcy, AR, was issued citations for speeding; driving with no valid driver's license and failure to show proof of insurance. Casey Adam Ledbetter, 25 of West Plains was issued citations for speeding and failure to show proof of insurance. Sunday, January 18, 2015 Krystal Michelle Johnson, 33 of Mtn. View was issued citations for failure to use turn signal; knowingly driving while license is suspended/revoked; failure to show proof of insurance and driving while intoxicated. INCIDENTS Monday, January 12 thru Monday, January 19 Officers were dispatched to Town & Country for a report of theft of newpapers from the coin operated machine. Officers received a complaint from Mtn. View Lumber regarding a failure to return items. Items taken during a burglary were found at the Antique Hallway located at 210 West First Street. Chief Perkins took possession of the stolen items and has the name of the suspect. Officers were dispatched to a residence on South Elm Street for a report of a juvenile being bitten by a dog. Officers were asked to do a well being check on a subject at Harrison Street. All was okay, advised that the caller wanted the subject to call. Reporting party called in reference to someone stealing his credit card numbers and using it to buy items. Stated he would come in and fill out a written complaint. Reporting party reports theft of several items from the recreation room and kitchen at the Brookview Senior Apartments. Reporting party states her juvenile son is out of control. States he is tearing stuff up and breaking stuff in the house. Juvenile agreed to go to bed for the evening. Juvenile referral sent to juvenile office. Called to Honeysuckle Inn for a possible domestic issue. Woman staying in the room asked if officers would make extra patrols to watch for her husband in a blue Ford Explorer. Officers advised that extra patrols would be made. Officers received a tip about a possible stolen vehicle on Buddy Lane. Tip advised it was a white Ford truck possibly with Texas plates. Officers searched Buddy Lane but were unable to locate the vehicle. Officers were dispatched to Ridgeway Street for an unknown medical call. Upon arrival subject stated that they had thoughts of self harm. EMS arrived and took the subject to the hospital. 911 dispatched a domestic in progress on East James. Upon arrival both parties were arguing with each other. After further investigation both parties agreed to stay away from each other for the night. One subject was given a courtesy ride to another residence in town. Officers received a call from Shannon County Sheriff's Office requesting help lcoating a wanted person in Mtn. View. Subject was located and arrested. Later transferred to Shannon County Sheriff's Office. Officers were dispatched to the Mtn. View Public Library. Upon arrival they spoke with an individual that stated that an unknown person drove by in a black truck and shot an air soft gun at them while they were standing in front of the library. Report was taken. Officers were dispatched to McDonald's for a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival neither vehicle was damaged and neither party wanted a report. Officers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance on East James Street. Officers were dispatched to Vets Park for a report of a dog barking. The dog was gone upon arrival.
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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - January 12th thru January 19th 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 Assault-2nd Degree (Felony): Zachary W. Battles of West Plains; Property Damage-1st Degree (Felony): Clay W. Patterson of Alton; Dustin Eastland of Alton; Forgery (Felony): Timothy M. Newton of West Plains; Receiving Stolen Property (Felony): Chris J. Pietz of West Plains; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Lacey L. Ennis of Willow Springs; Timothy M. Newton of West Plains; Stealing A Motor Vehicle (Felony): Shandi S. Stillwell of Willow Springs; Domestic Assault-3rd Degree-1st/2nd Offense (Misdemeanor): Bobby S. Mitts of West Plains; Kelly J. Collins of West Plains; Possession Of Up To 35 Grams Marijuana (Misdemeanor): Zachary Wilhelm of Mtn. View; Jason H. Freeman of Mtn. View; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Zachary Wilhelm of Mtn. View; Floyd Andrews of West Plains; Purchase/Attempt To Purchase or Possession
of Liquor by Minor-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Floyd Andrews of West Plains; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Floyd Andrews of West Plains; Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle Without Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver's License (Misdemeanor): John P. Roark of Orlinda, TN; Operate A Commercial Motor Vehicle Equipped With And/Or Contained A Radar Detector (Misdemeanor): John P. Roark of Orlinda, TV; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Cole Adam Jones of Pomona; Failed To Equip Motor Carrier Vehicle With/ Maintain Required Brake System (Misdemeanor): Jesus Alejandro ZavalzaCamacho of Tijuana, BA; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Kevin J. Crase of West Plains; Failure To Obey Traffic Control Device (Misdemeanor): Andriy Les of Warren, MI; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Kevin J. Crase of West Plains; Anthony Blake Eding of Springfield; Dustin L. Hawkins of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Ian D.
Connolly of Mtn. View; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Stephanie Joann Woodruff of Republic; Gina Mrie Biffle of Alton; Logan S. Walkup of Mtn. View; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 26 MPH Or More (Misdemeanor): Jacob S. Patterson of Willow Springs; Fail To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer (Infraction): Joseph J. Notari of West Plains; Person Under Age 18 Operating or Riding in a Truck Fail to Wear Properly Adjusted/ Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Jacob Allen Hackworth of West Plains; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/ Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Kevin J. Crase of West Plains; Joseph J. Notari of West Plains; Jason H. Freeman of Mtn. View; Dissolution With Children: Chaney Deann Orchard of Mtn. View vs. Toby L. Orchard of Springfield; Charles M. Hanson of Willow Springs vs. Annette Leigh Hanson of Lynnwood, WA; Justin Burke Abel of Wes Plains vs. Angela Dawn Abel of Chillicothe; Jason P. Marsh of Bakersfield vs. Nichole Marsh of Bakersfield; Dissolution Without Children: Jannet Lee Albin of Alton vs. Gene Dale Albin of Alton; Bobby Jay Robinson Jr. of West Plains vs. Brenda Louise Robinson of Peace Valley; Randy A. Osborn of West Plains vs. Denise Lucille Osborn of West Plains;
Small Claims Over $100: Haney's Tire & Automotive vs. Jason Lee Allen of West Plains; Ryan Heath York of West Plains vs. Tosha Huck of Springfield; Breach of Contract: Duncan Funeral Home LLC vs. Charles Talley, Jr. of Osage Beach; Duncan Funeral Home LLC vs. Denise White of Herrick, IL; Duncan Funeral Home, LLC vs. Amber Lynn Scott of Kimberling City. CARTER COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Marijuana (Felony): Brian O. Brittain of Grandin; Non-Support (Misdemeanor): Brian L. Jessop of Doniphan; Operate Motor Vehicle With Vision Reducing Material Applied To Windshield/Excess Vision Reducing Material Applied To Side Window
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for probation violation. She is currently being held on a $50,000 bond. Nova Ann Williams, 23 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony failure to appear and a West Plains Warrant for 2 counts of stealing. She is currently being held on a $7,950 bond. Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Scotty Dee Niederklopfer, 21 of West Plains was arrested for probation/parole violation. He was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections on 1-16-15. Zachary Wade Battles, 27 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for assault-2nd degree. He bonded out on 1-15-15 and is to appear in court on 1-20-15. Michael John Chinski, 32 of Willow Springs was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender and 2 municipal warrants. He is currently being held on a $7,500 bond. Billy Wayman Pectol, 34 of West Plains was arrested on a Willow Springs Warrant for 4 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $473.50 bond. Luke Taylor Riley, 26 of Cabool was arrested for resisting or interfering with arrest/detention/stop; distib/ del/manuf/prod/attempt a controlled substance; driving while revoked/suspended and receiving stolen property. He is currently being held on a $250,000 bond. Matthew Lee Cole, 26 of
(Misdemeanor): Laura Victoria Nance of Grandin; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/ Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Todd Lamont Getts of Van Buren; Christine L. Getts of Van Buren; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH Over: Lowell Eugene Hettick of Springfield; Richard A. Taito of N. Kingston, RI; Donald Eugene Meadows of Monroe, NC; Daniel McDermet of Nashville, TN; Calen J. Cussimanio of Thompsons Station, TN; Christopher Berry of Poplar Bluff; Carolus G. Bond of Jones, OK; Caitlin E. Cook of Christina, TN; Kristina M. Warden of Ben Aqua, TN; Kyle A. Hedberg of Danielson, CT; Katie A. Harrison of Tipton; Kellie M. Patterson of Dexter; Matthew D. Boyd of San Francisco, CA; Jerome
From Page Six West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. He is currently being held without bond. Thursday, January 15, 2015 Jamie Elizabeth Crawford, 24 of West Plains was arrested on a West Plains Warrant for driving while revoked/ suspended. She bonded out on 1-15-15 and is to appear in court on 1-22-15. Aleisa Marie Lindberg, 28 of West Plains was arrested for probation violation. She is currently being held without bond. Ashely Dawn Hackworth, 33 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation and burglary-2nd degree along with a West Plains Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear and felony failure to appear. She is currently being held without bond. Friday, January 16, 2015 Brandon James Childress, 26 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear; distrib/del/manuf/prod/ attempt a controlled substance and possession of a up to 35 grams of marijuana. He bonded out on 1-18-15 and is to appear in court on 1-26-15. James Troy Davis, 49 of West Plains was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon. He bonded out on 1-17-15 and is to appear in court on 2-23-15. Kristian Dee Watson, 36 of West Plains was arrested for receiving stolen property
Attendance a student is absent. "With the loss of this money, we also lose the ability to purchase the resources that could help ensure the success of the student's education," added Principal Daniels. The new attendance policy was put into effect on January 5, 2015. According to the new policy, students will be permitted a maximum of six absences per class per semester. Students missing more than the six alloted days in any class will not earn credit for that class until they have went through the appeals process and made up all hours. A student who is absent for unacceptable reasons may be subject to disciplinary action. Examples are: oversleeping, babysitting, missing the bus, errands in town, etc. Truancies and out-of-school suspensions are considered as absences. There are no longer "excused" or "unexcused" absences. All absences will be counted towards the attendance policy and will require make-up hours in order to earn those credits. In order to earn these credits and make up the hours, a parent/ guardian (unless the students is 18 years of age) must appeal his/her studewnt's attendnance to an Appeals Committee. The student may make up the hours with before school detention and after school detention along with evening
E. Dean of Bad Axe, MI; Casey E. Greene of Steele; Tiffany C. Hillard of Owensboro, KY; Patricia J. Hayes of Licking; Sharon E. Sorrell of Poplar Bluff; Karen K. Blocker of Poplar Bluff; Denise R. Bader of Campbell; Kevin E. Colyott of Jackson; Dorothy Jenette Brindle of Woodlawn, TN; Gregory W. Parker of Princeton, IN; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH Over: Joyce M. Owens of Nolensville, TN; Nancy R. Hughes of Davenport, IA; Tammy A. Kellerman of Pinckneyville, IL; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Todd Lamont Getts of Van Buren; Cary Danielle Belew of Springfield; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Frankie V Bredacs of Phoenix, AZ.
alternatives. If the attendance committee approves the appeal, they will have to make up all hours regardless of the reason. First semester attendance make-up hours are required to be made up within the first two full weeks of the second semester. Second semester attendance make-up hours are required to be made up by the first two full weeks of summer school. Students will received an "I" incomplete until all hours are made up. If the hours are not made up by the specified time, credit has not been earned and students will fail the class. Appeals allows the student and his/her parents to appeal the incomplete to the attendance committee. The committee shall meet to determine if the "I" grade remains. The committee shall consist of the principal, school resource officer, high school counselor and four high school teachers. The
Seizure bundles of marijuana totaling 15 pounds. Also located within the vehicle was a small amount of heroin. The driver of the vehicle, Andrew M. Burt, 28, Los Angeles, California, was arrested for two charges of possession of a controlled substance. Burt was transported to the Jasper
and altering or removing item number to deprive. He bonded out on 1-16-15 and is to appear in court on 2-9-15. Kimberely Lynn Olson, 42 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Mtn. View Warrant for fugitive from out of state and a Liberty County Warrant for forgery. She is currently being held on a $15,000 bond. Brittany Nicole Hamm, 19 of West Plains was arrested for distib/del/manuf/prod/attempt a controlled substance. She bonded out on 1-17-15 and is to appear in court on 2-23-15. Brandy Lynn Gollaher, 34 of Pomona was arrested for dist/del/manuf/prod/attempt a controlled substance and 9 counts of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She bonded out on 1-16-15 and is to appear in court on 1-16-15. Michael Heath Owen, 34 of Pomona was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for failure to register as a sex offender; prior offender reside within 1,000 feet of school and felony stealing. He is currently being held on a $20,000 bond. Joey Lawrence Owens, 51 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony stealing. He is currently being held on a $25,000 bond. Saturday, January 17, 2015 Tristan Ashley Gidcumb, 20 of Cabool was arrested on a West Plains Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She is currently being held without bond.
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committee will make the final decision. Extensions will only be granted for long-term illnesses over six consecutive days. The appeal process requires a student/parent/ guardian to pick up an attendance appeal form from the high school office if they have missed more than the six alloted days. The form must be completed and turned in by a specified date set forth by the high school principal. The student and parent will be informed of the date and time of the appeal in which both parties will be required to be present. The committee will look at the student's explanation of absences, appropriate documentation and whether or not the student has successfully worked towards making up all missing assignments. Parents will be notified within one week of the attendance appeal committee's decision.
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County Jail, in Carthage, Missouri. The charges for which Andrew M. Burt was arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence.
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Liberty snaps losing streak with overtime victory by Brian Ingalls Mountain View Standard News office@mvstandard.com
It took an overtime finish on the road but the Liberty Eagles broke a string of losses just in time for the Liberty Tournament this week. A brutal stretch of games had derailed Liberty since the Cabool Holiday Tournament, and the State-ranked Hartville Eagles arrived at Liberty High School on January 13 to make it four losses in a row with a 72-41 victory over the reeling Eagles. It wasn’t until last Friday that Liberty would finally break out of the slump with a gutsy, come from behind 72-63 victory in overtime on the road at Salem. The victory over the Tigers improved the Eagles season record to 10-5, which looks better than it has felt in the past three weeks. Beginning with a loss to the Licking Wildcats at Cabool on December 29, Liberty had dropped consecutive games against Gainesville, Strafford, and on January 13 added Hartville to that list. Not until the first South Central Association game of the season, a road trip to Salem on Friday, would Liberty put an end to the slump. Hartville was arguably the worst of the four losses. An under-sized team with only one player over 6’ tall, the Hartville Eagles were a scoring machine, able to hit three pointers and fly up and down the court while creating turnovers with pressure defense. From the beginning it was a disaster for Liberty as Hartville took a 22-6 lead at the end of the first quarter, and led 43-23 by halftime. The scoring slowed down in the second half, but no one was catching Hartville as they cruised to a 72-41 win at the Nest. While the loss may have left the Eagles looking for answers, by Friday they had started to find a few. Even against Hartville, Bryan Porter had begun to re-emerge after a multi-game scoring drought. Porter led the Eagles in scoring both against Hartville with 16 points, and did it again Friday against Salem with 18 more.
And on the road at Salem, the Eagles found what they needed offensively and defensively to finally get a win, and a conference win at that. It wasn’t easy. Going into the fourth quarter trailing by 10, the Eagles were staring at their fifth loss in a row, but this time the Eagles didn’t blink. Starting with three point shots from Jansen Acklin and Luke Noble, Liberty outscored Salem 18-4 in the first six minutes of the fourth quarter and then did something they haven’t done in a while-put the game away from the free throw line. Without making a single regular basket in overtime, Liberty did all their scoring from the foul line, sinking 16 of 24 to come away with the win. Three players finished in double figures against the Tigers. Porter and Acklin led with 18, and Luke Daniels finished with 14 points. Corbin Dewick and Noble were right behind with 8 points each. It was a thrilling way to end a four-game skid, especially after such a difficult night against one of the best teams in Class 2, the Hartville Eagles. Hartville arrived after thrashing Licking 73-49 and destroying Willow Springs 76-42. Liberty was the next victim and after one quarter of play it was easy to see why. With only six players listed on the roster, Hartville was fast, tough, and could score from anywhere on the court. Richie Wilson scored Hartville’s first seven points, the last with a threepoint shot that gave Hartville a 7-2 lead in the first three minutes of the game. The next three minutes were more of the same as Hartville made it 14-4, and then 22-6 at the end of the first quarter. Despite an advantage in size, the Eagles couldn’t get past the speed of the Hartville defense and went nearly five minutes without scoring. From the final two minutes of the first quarter, to almost three minutes into the second, Liberty’s score was stuck at 6, while Hartville extended their lead to over 20 points. A basket by Daniels broke the drought and Liberty’s offense woke up. Liberty
matched Hartville point for point as the first half came to a close, but the damage was done and Hartville led 43-23 at halftime and never looked back. The visiting Eagles took a 25-point lead at the end of the third quarter and cruised to an easy 72-41 win. One of the few bright spots for Liberty against Hartville was Porter getting back on track in scoring. Against Salem, the rest of the team got back on track as well. Acklin struck first with an assist from Daniels as the first quarter got underway at Salem. Porter followed with a baseline drive to make it 4-0 Liberty. The Tigers fought back with free throws from Kobe Mead and a basket by Zane Kyser. The two teams stayed even for next several minutes until Josh Pruett picked up a long rebound and raced down the court for a basket that gave Liberty a 12-9 advantage at the end of one. In the second and third quarters, the game threatened to get away from the Eagles. Mead went wild for Salem, hitting 13 points in the second
quarter and powering Salem to a six-point 31-25 lead. In the third, the Tigers extended that lead to 48-38 as the teams huddled up for the final eight minutes of regulation. Whatever Liberty Head Coach Rob Brown said to his troops worked. The Eagles gave up a basket to Kyser to start the fourth, but then Liberty exploded. Acklin drained a three-pointer to start things off, and Noble came back with another. After another Tiger’s miss, Acklin drove for a basket and drew the foul for an old-fashioned three-point play. Add in a foul shot by Porter and the Eagles had tied the game 50-50 with 5:12 still left in the game. Liberty’s run wasn’t finished. After both teams traded turnovers, Daniels was fouled and went to the foul line for a one-and-one. He hit the first and missed the second, but Dewick was there for the rebound and he was fouled as well, and hit one of two. With just over a minute to play, Liberty led by four 56-52. Victory had to wait,
however, as Kyser drove for a basket to cut the lead to two. A backcourt call against Liberty gave the ball back to the Tigers, and a controversial foul called against the Eagles gave Kyser a chance to tie the game from the foul line. He did. Tied 56-56, Liberty went into overtime.
In overtime, however, the Eagles left no doubt. Hitting 16 of 24 from the foul line, Liberty put the game away 72-63 taking their first conference victory of the season and their first victory of 2015. For Eagles fans and players alike, it was welcome news.
Silver Linings! It wasn't all bad news January 13 in Liberty's 72-41 loss to Hartville. Senior Bryan Porter (12) broke out of his scoring drought to lead the Eagles with 16 points, including 10 in the first half. Porter followed that with 18 more points on Friday in Liberty's victory over Salem. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Lady Eagles defeat Mtn. Grove for second conference win After a long Christmas break the Lady Eagles were back in action on Monday, Jan. 5 as they took on the Salem Lady Tigers. The game was a loss for the Eagles as they fell 42-74. Salem jumped ahead in the first quarter with a nine point lead over the Eagles and maintained that lead by outscoring the Lady Eagles throughout the game. With little recovery time, the Lady Eagles dove right into the Liberty Lady Eagles Basketball Tournament held at the Liberty High School. The first game for the Lady Eagles was against the Dora Lady Falcons. Dora overcame Liberty 67-39. For the game, Kelsey Caldwell
led in baskets with 21 points. The second round of the tourney on Friday, Jan. 9 had the Lady Eagles matching off against the Alton Lady Comets. The Lady Eagles came away with the win 66-50. Scoring for the game including Caldwell with 28 points; Kailyn Daniels with 13 points; MiKayla Daniels and Shelby Yarber with 10 points each. The last day of the tourney, Saturday, Jan. 10, the Lady Eagles played the Hartville Lady Eagles for third place. Hartville won 48-33 leaving Liberty with fourth place in the tourney. For the game MiKayla Daniels had 12 points and Caldwell ended with 11 points.
Backdoor! Jaci Mantel gets behind the Alton Comet defense and drives for the baseline on Friday, January 9 in the Liberty Girls Basketball Tournament. Liberty dominated the Comets 66-50 and advanced to play Hartville the next day. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
On Monday, Jan. 12 the Lady Eagles played the Thayer Lady Bobcats at home and came away with the win 54-52. The win was a big one for the Eagles as it was their second conference win and the second time the Lady Eagles had played the Lady Bobcats. The first time they saw eachother was at the Van Buren Tournament where Thayer came away with the win by 13 points in early December. "This game we changed our strategy a bit and helf off Thayer's best player, Jordan Alford, who scored 26 points in the game," stated Head Coach Matthew Orchard. Leading for the Eagles was Caldwell with 21 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals; Kailyn Daniels had 16 points and 7 rebounds; Yarber had 6 points and 2 assists; MiKayla Daniels and Briggs both had 4 points; Cami Daniels had 3 points and 9 blocks, including blocking the potential game tying layup with 3 seconds left in the game. The win moved the Lady Eagles to 1-1 in the conference with the Eagles looking towards another conference game against Mtn. Grove on Thursday, Jan. 15. Another close call for the Lady Eagles but the girls managed to come away with their second conference win 66-61 against the Mtn. Grove Lady Panthers. "Mtn. Gove came out hitting shots early and took a 21-16 lead after the first quarter," reflected Coach Orchard. "At one point in the second quarter
we were down as many as 13 points but the girls battled back to be down 31-36 by halftime. Patience paid off for us. We chipped away at their lead in the third quarter and began the fourth tied at 48. We continued to improve our defense and tried to focus on consistently forcing them to take tough shots." The final quarter of the game came down to free throws for the two teams. "In the fourth, we were 14/18 from the free-throw line which was the difference in the game." Sadie Dugger scored 28 points for Mtn. Grove but the Lady Eagles were able to limit the rest of the Panthers. "Our girls did a nice job of getting defensive stops when necessary and hitting some big free throws," concluded Coach Orchard. The Lady Eagles were led by MiKayla Daniels who had 16 points; Kailyn Daniels had 15 points and was 9/12 from the free throw line, 7 of those coming in the 4th quarter; Yarber had 11 points; Caldwell with 10; Briggs with 9; Hanna Vines with 3 and Cami Daniels with 2. The win was a big one for the Lady Eagles as it put them in a good position in the conference standings. The Lady Eagles overall record stands at 7-8 and 2-1 in the conference. The Lady Eagles will wrap up January with a home game on Friday, Jan. 23 (at the middle school gym) against Alton and travel to Bakersfield on Jan. 26.
In a rebuilding season, Arkansas game offers an opportunity by Benjamin Herrold
Defense! Jansen Acklin (5) picks up Hartville's Dune Sports Columnist
Piper (2) at the half-court line at Liberty High School on January 13th. Liberty needed a bit more defense in the first half, however as Hartville scored 43 points and took a 20-point lead. The Eagles eventually lost 72-41, their fourth straight defeat, but snapped out of their slump with an overtime victory against Salem on Friday. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
This is looking like a long season for the Missouri basketball team, but we knew that could likely be the case heading in. First-year coach Kim Anderson stepped into a tough rebuilding situation. This team has already made progress from November, but there is still a long way to go, and the Tigers won’t get there this season. Most Missouri fans understand and accept this. Still, this season is still going to be a grind. Missouri was annihilated last Tuesday at No. 1 Kentucky, 86-37. Then last Saturday Missouri (7-10, 1-3 in SEC play
through Sunday) lost an ugly game to Tennessee, 59-51. If you like potato-sack races in knee-deep mud, this was a game for you, with 25 total turnovers and both teams shooting under 40 percent for the game. Still, a crowd of over 10,000 watched the proceedings, the largest crowd at Mizzou Arena this season, and the Tigers kept battling until the end. A late flurry of threepointers kept the Tigers in the game down the stretch, and almost was enough. Tennessee (11-5, 3-1 in SEC) is no juggernaut, but the Volunteers made 18 of 20 free throws, and that was the difference. Missouri got 13 points and
three three-pointers from Namon Wright, but it was a pretty uninspiring offensive effort. However, there are plenty of winnable games in the SEC, and even this Missouri team will probably have some nice moments over a long season. The Tigers have a chance for one on Saturday as old “friend” Mike Anderson brings his Arkansas Razorbacks (13-4, 2-2) to Columbia (1 p.m. on ESPN2). Anderson coached Missouri for five seasons, highlighted by a 2009 Elite Eight run. Anderson rebuilt Missouri from the Quin Snyder meltdown, but he left for Arkansas and didn’t round up a great recruiting class on his way out the door. I don’t really blame him for going to Arkansas; he was a longtime assistant there on some great teams, including a national champion. Nevertheless, he’ll probably receive plenty of boos on Saturday. That’s probably not a bad
thing. The Missouri fans who haven’t checked out on this team deserve a reason to get excited. This Kim Anderson rebuild is a slow, sometimes painful process, and couple that with playing in the SEC, where Missouri lacks basketball rivalries, and the Tigers need a game they can circle on the calendar. Arkansas is becoming that game. Usually, Mike Anderson’s teams are incredibly hard to beat on their home court, but pretty manageable on the road. However, Arkansas has already won a road conference game and lost a home conference game. This is probably Anderson’s best team at Arkansas, likely his first NCAA Tournament team down there. In sophomore Bobby Portis and junior Michael Qualls, he has the talent to go with his pressing, up-tempo system. This will be a tough game for Missouri on Saturday, but it would be a huge step forward if they could get the win.
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OMC to host free PAD, heart health screening Feb. 6 Screenings available at OMC rural health clinics Feb. 23-27
What Medicare Doesn't Cover Dear Savvy Senior, I’m about to sign up for Medicare Part A and B and would like to find out what they don’t cover so I can avoid any unexpected costs down the road. Almost 65 Dear Almost, While Medicare covers a wide array of health care services, it certainly doesn’t cover everything. If you need or want certain services that aren’t covered, you’ll have to pay for them yourself unless you have other insurance or you’re in a Medicare Advantage health plan, which may cover some of these services. Here’s a rundown of what original Medicare generally does not cover. Alternative medicine: This includes acupuncture or chiropractic services (except to fix subluxation of the spine), and other types of alternative or complementary care. Cosmetic surgery: Elective cosmetic procedures are not covered, however, certain surgeries may be if necessary to fix a malformation. For example, breast prostheses are covered if you had a mastectomy due to breast cancer. Long-term care: This includes nursing home care, the costs of assisted living facilities and adult day care. Medicare does, however, help pay up to 100 days of skilled nursing or rehabilitation care immediately following a three-day inpatient hospital stay. Personal care: The cost of hiring help for bathing, toileting and dressing are not covered unless you are homebound and are also receiving skilled nursing care. Housekeeping services, such as shopping, meal preparation and cleaning, are not covered either unless you are receiving hospice care. Routine dental and vision care: Medicare will not cover routine dental checkups, cleanings, fillings or dentures. Nor do they cover routine vision care like eye exams, eye refractions, contact lenses or eyeglasses – except when following cataract surgery. Hearing: Routine hearing exams and hearing aids are not covered either, although some hearing implants to treat a severe hearing loss may be covered. Foot care: Medicare does not cover most routine foot care, like the cutting or removing of corns and calluses, nor does it pay for most orthopedic shoes or other foot supports (orthotics). Medicare will, however, cover foot injuries or diseases like hammertoes, bunion deformities and heel spurs, along with foot exams and treatments if you have diabetesrelated nerve damage. Non-emergency services: Medicare does not pay for copies of X-rays or most non-emergency transportation including ambulette services. Overseas coverage: In most cases, health care you receive outside of the United States is not covered. The best way to find out if Medicare covers what you need is to talk to your doctor or other health care provider. Or, visit medicare.gov/coverage and type in your test, item or service, to get a breakdown of what is and isn’t covered. Also keep in mind that even if Medicare covers a service or item, they don’t usually pay 100 percent of the cost. Unless you have supplemental insurance, you’ll have to pay monthly premiums as well as annual deductibles and copayments. Most preventive services, however, are covered by original Medicare with no copays or deductibles. For more information on what original Medicare does and doesn’t cover, see the “Medicare and You” 2015 booklet that you should receive in the mail a few months before you turn 65, or you can see it online at medicare.gov/pubs/ pdf/10050.pdf. You can also get help over the phone by calling Medicare at 800-633-4227, or contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), who provides free one-onone Medicare counseling in person or over the phone. To find a local SHIP counselor visit shiptalk.org, or call the eldercare locator at 800-677-1116. If you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, you’ll need to contact you plan administrator for details. 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.
In honor of National Heart Month in February, Ozarks Medical Center will host a free screening event from 7 to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6 at OMC Heart Care Services, 1115 Alaska Avenue, Suite 114, West Plains. The screening includes a cholesterol panel and blood pressure check. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) screenings are also available to those at risk of the disease. The screenings are free but appointments are required and may be scheduled by calling OMC Education Services at 417-257-6793. Participants in the cholesterol screening should not eat or drink for eight hours prior in order to receive accurate results on the blood test. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. One in every four deaths in the United States is the result of heart disease. "American Heart Month is an excellent time to make an important decision to do everything you can to
reduce your risk factors for heart disease," said M. Faisal Khan, MD, OMC Interventional Cardiologist "Early detection of risk factors and lifestyle changes can reduce your risk and this screening event is the place to get information to help you embark on a healthier lifestyle." PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease) Screening PAD is a serious condition that occurs when the arteries in the legs become narrowed or clogged with fatty deposits or plaque. PAD affects one in every 20 Americans over the age of 50, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Left untreated, PAD can negatively impact a person's quality of life and can even lead to amputation of a toe, foot or a leg. PAD is also serious because the hardened arteries found in people with PAD are a sign they have increased risk of hardened and narrowed arteries to the heart and brain. PAD is treated through lifestyle changes, medication or, if necessary, medical procedures.
OMC Sleep Lab undergoes expansion; new equipment, additional rooms added to facility An expansion of the Ozarks Medical Center Sleep Lab, located in the OMC Parkway Center, is under way and expected to be complete at the end of February."This is a very exciting time for the OMC Sleep Lab as we grow and expand to meet the needs of the community," said Juan Mella, MD, Medical Director of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at OMC. "With a highly trained staff, stateof-the-art technology and a specially designed facility, our accredited Sleep Lab offers high quality, compassionate care to adults and children who may suffer from sleep disorders." The Sleep Lab moved to a new facility in OMC Parkway Center in 2013, combining state-of-the-art technology with a hotel-like atmosphere. The facility has four bedrooms for sleep studies, each featuring a flat-screen television, soundproof walls, individually controlled heating and cooling units, and a private restroom with shower. The current project will add two rooms to the facility, which were included in the original Sleep Lab construction but left
unfinished until needed. According to Clinic Supervisor Jared Jung, the Sleep Lab has seen tremendous growth since Dr. Mella began in 2014. Dr. Mella is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary and sleep medicine. "Currently, we see patients for sleep studies seven nights a week to keep up with demand and prevent patients from having to wait too long for an appointment," Jung added. In addition to the new rooms, the Sleep Lab is upgrading its equipment, which collects sleep study data; has purchased three new systems for conducting home sleep tests; and will now have a bariatric bed available for overnight studies. More than 40 million Americans suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders. Sleep disorders can interrupt your daily activities and health and lead to memory loss, anxiety and depression, disorientation, change in mood, headaches, excessive daytime sleepiness, irritability, and decreased ability to concentrate. "It is important that those who suspect they might have a sleep disorder to seek a diagnosis and treatment," Dr. Mella said. "The risks of inadequate sleep extend way beyond tiredness. Some disorders, such as sleep apnea, can cause damage to the heart and lungs that can even lead to stroke, heart attack and death." Symptoms of sleep disorders include trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, difficulties adhering to a consistent sleep cycle, sleep walking, difficulties staying awake or excessive snoring. For more information about sleep disorders or the sleep lab, contact the OMC Sleep Lab at 417-257-5859.
Symptoms of PAD include non-healing skin wounds, leg pain at rest, and leg or pelvic pain when walking. The screening for PAD is an ankle brachial index or ABI, which measures and compares the blood pressure in the arms and ankles in order to detect poor blood flow, a sign of PAD. Not all persons are at risk for PAD. The screenings for PAD are limited to persons with high risk. Call 417-257-6793 to learn if you qualify for a free PAD screening. To serve adults who do not live in West Plains or cannot attend the Feb. 6 screening, individuals may receive a free cholesterol panel and blood check screening during the last week of February at OMC Rural Health Clinics, Feb. 23-27. Contact the clinic of your choice for an appointment. OMC Rural Health Clinic locations include: - Alton Medical Clinic: 417-778-7227 - Gainesville Medical Clinic: 417-679-4613 Mammoth Spring Medical Clinic: 870-6253228 - Mountain Grove Medical
Complex: 417-926-6563 McVicker Family Healthcare, Mountain View: 417-934-2273 - Shannon County Medical Clinic, Winona: 573-3254237 - Thayer Medical Clinic: 417-264-7136 OMC will also host a Heart Healthy Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 17 in the OMC Willard Hunter Classroom at Parkway Center. The breakfast is free but a reservation is required and may be made by calling 417-257-6793. OMC Heart Care Services, located at 1115 Alaska Avenue, Suite 114, provides complete cardiac care to the community, including a 24/7 Cardiac Catheterization Lab, diagnostic testing, and Cardiac Rehabilitation program. OMC's team of cardiology experts includes Interventional Cardiologists Kevin Crowe, MD, and M. Faisal Khan, MD; Invasive Cardiologist A.K. George, MD; Cardiac Surgeons William "Andy" McGee, MD; Christopher Nicholas, MD; and Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist Jim Streff.
Isaac and Elonah Dickson would like to announce the birth of their son, Alistair Jordan Dickson. Alistair was born at home in Mtn. View, MO on January 13, 2015 at 1:21 a.m. He weighed 9 pounds, 1 oz. and was 19.5 inches long at birth. Charles Barton and Renita Decker, West Plains, are the parents of twin girls, Serenity Nicole Barton and Shyla Rayne Barton born on Dec. 26 at OMC. (No time, weight or length give). Their siblings are Zaydee, 8; Lydia, 7; and Anna Sue, 1. Grandparents are Larry and Anita Peoples, West Plains, Kenneth Barton, West Plains; and the late Peggy Sue Tharp Barton. Pavel and Virsaviya Kharitonov, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Eliana Kaitlyn Kharitonov, born at 9:58 p.m. Dec. 26 at OMC. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her siblings are Joseph, 8; Angelina, 7; Jonathan, 6; Aaron, 4; Isaiah, 2; and David, 1. Grandparents are Ivan and Lynbov Revenko, Minnesota, and Yelema and Leonid Kharitonov, Willow Springs. Mitchell and Keesha Sanders, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Brylee Ranae, born at 6:31 a.m. Dec. 27 at OMC. She weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her sibling is Treyton. Grandparents are Tim and Delia Moody, Birch Tree; Gregory Sanders, West Plains; and Jennifer Hunter,
Thayer. Shelden Bragg and Ashley McKee, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Liam Gregory Bragg, born at 8:37 p.m. Dec. 29 at OMC. He weighed 5 pounds, 14 1/2 ounces and was 19 inches long. His sibling is Bentley, 4. Grandparents are Gina Lucas, Dean Lucas, Gretchen Davis and Carl Davis, all of West Plains. Nicholas and Sammie Wood, Eminence, are the parents of a baby girl, Reed Parker Wood, born at 6:16 p.m. Dec. 29 at OMC. She weighed 8 pounds, 12 1/2 ounces and was 22 inches long. Her sibling is Liam, 3. Grandparents are Tammie Hanger and Ed and Terri Wood, all of Eminence. Ronnie and Michell Minnich, Winona, are the parents of a baby boy, Lane Wyatt Minnich, born at 1:25 a.m. Dec. 30 at OMC. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. His sibling is Braxton, 5. Jordan and Virginia Uphaus, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Cooper Reid Uphaus, born at 7:33 a.m. Jan. 2 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. His sibling is Brettly, 3. Grandparents are Alan and Cathy Joyner and Ron and Shelly Uphaus, all of West Plains. Wade Kroening and Kala Hurtt, Alton, are the parents of a baby girl, Harley Michelle Kroening, born at 12:17 a.m. Jan. 5 at OMC. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 1/2 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her sibling is Joselynn. Grandparents are Debbie and Terry Kroening and George and Lisa Simons, all of Alton. Ashton Rader and Starla Dykes, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Jesse James Rader, born at 4:22 p.m. Jan. 5 at OMC. He weighed 10 pounds, 8 1/2 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Roy Dykes, Nina Goger, and Jesse and Misty Rader, all of West Plains. Adam and Megan Sechrest, Winona, are the parents of a baby girl, Scarlet Rose Sechrest, born at 12:32 p.m. Jan. 7 at OMC. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Vic and Martha Elliott, Winona, and Don and Dorinda Sechrest, Birch Tree.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Missouri deer season ends with harvest of 260,552 Current-year harvest up nearly 8,000 from previous year
Missouri’s 2014-2015 deer- archery season. The Missouri harvest for the current season checked during the previous deer during the current archery hunting closed Jan. 15 with Department of Conservation was 260,552, which is 7,978 year. season with top counties being the conclusion of the state’s reported that the total deer more than the 252,574 deer Hunters checked 51,755 Jefferson with 1,080, St. Louis with 1,063, and Franklin with 1,032. The harvest for the previous year’s deer archery season was 1,248 fewer at 50,507. The 2014-2015 archery The Missouri Department by providing cost-share White explained that the Conservation with regional turkey season also closed Jan. of Conservation (MDC) and incentives to private cost-share grant monies will outreach and education 15 with a total of 2,587 birds recently announced that it landowners. be dedicated to enhancing to promote healthy and checked compared to the will receive $1.3 million “The Missouri Department grasslands in northern sustainable woodlands,” said previous year of 2,546 birds in federal grant monies of Conservation has a proven and western Missouri for Jim Summers, executive checked. Top counties were from the U.S. Department track record of successfully both livestock grazing and director of the Missouri Greene with 64, Franklin with and Woodland 60, and Callaway with 54. of Agriculture (USDA) to implementing USDA wildlife, such as quail, and Forest For more information on help private landowners in conservation programs and will include MDC Quail Association. For more information the 2014-2015 deer harvest, Missouri improve grasslands, we have brought millions in Focus Areas and grassland the Department’s and past-year deer harvest glades, and woodlands federal cost-share dollars to Conservation Opportunity on on their properties for Missouri landowners,” said Areas. The funds will also be Private Lands Services and summaries, go online to http:// mdc.mo.gov/node/29442. both wildlife habitat and MDC Private Land Services focused on restoring glade cost-share-grant-funding MDC also reported 14 agriculture production. As the Division Chief Bill White. and woodland habitats in opportunities, contact an Conservation Commission “Our partnership with the the Ozarks of southeastern MDC Regional Office or hunting incidents during approves annual expenditure USDA is a national model.” Missouri through cost-share local MDC Private Land the 2014-2015 deer hunting plans, MDC plans to match MDC’s Private Land funds and incentives for Conservationist. Find both season. Four were fatal and online at www.mdc.mo.gov involved a fall from a tree the federal grant monies over Services staff provides forest landowners. the next five years through expert advice and assistance “Quality of the land for under LOCAL CONTACTS. stand, a heater explosion in a its existing Private Lands to more than 29,000 private both livestock and wildlife Services program. landowners in Missouri each is one of our main concerns, The $1.3 million in federal year to help integrate forest, and programs such as these dollars was provided through fish and wildlife management that help us reach our goals the USDA’s Regional with agriculture production are greatly appreciated,” Conservation Partnership to help landowners reach said Dennis Puppe, president Feeder Cattle Auction lbs 230.00-232.50. Large Program (RCPP). The their land management goals. of the Harrison County Report for 01/13/2015 1-2 Few 480 lbs 253.00; purpose of the RCPP is to These services often include Cattleman’s Association. Receipts: 2959 Last 550-600 lbs 200.00-225.00; further the conservation, financial assistance through “We endorse the RCPP week: 2358 Year Ago: Few 617 lbs 222.50; 650-700 restoration, and sustainable cost-share grant monies from for glades and woodlands in 5128 lbs 215.00-225.00. use of soil, water, wildlife, the Department and other southeast Missouri and offer Compared to last week, Feeder Holstein Steers: and related natural resources sources. to assist the Department of feeder steers traded 2.00-6.00 Large 3 Pkg 10 hd 352 lbs lower with the exception of 205.00; Pkg 6 hd 427 lbs 500-650 weights which were 180.00. steady to 5.00 higher. Feeder Feeder Heifers: Medium heifers traded 2.00-4.00 and Large 1 200-250 lbs lower except for 400-550 340.00-370.00; 250-300 lbs weights which were steady 315.00-340.00; 300-350 lbs to 3.00 higher. Demand was 310.00-325.00; 350-400 lbs good on a moderate supply 300.00-306.00; 400-500 lbs which consisted of 51 percent 268.00-288.00, pkg 6 hd steers, 44 percent heifers 451 lb replacement heifers and 5 percent bulls. Over 298.00; 500-600 lbs 238.0037 percent of the offering 262.50, pkg 51 hd 515 lb weighed over 600 lbs. This replacement heifers 280.00; week there were several 600-700 lbs 222.50-230.00; outstanding heifer packages, 700-750 lbs 220.00-225.00. most of which, ending up Medium and Large 1-2 Pkg going back to the farm as 7 hd 257 lbs 310.00; 300-350 replacements. Many of the lbs 285.00-300.00; 350-400 heavier weight packages lbs 262.50-287.50; 400-500 MDC - J. R. Flores, Missouri State Conservationist for the Natural Resources were made up of fleshy, lbs 235.00-265.00; 500-550 Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (left) and Director of the unweaned calves which were lbs 227.50-250.00;550-600 Missouri Department of Conservation Bob Ziehmer (right) sign contracts that will discounted by the buyers. lbs 210.00-230.00; 600-650 provide more than one million dollars in federal funds to MDC for habitat conservation All in all this week's market lbs 200.00-220.00, fleshy by Missouri private landowners. (Photo provided to the Standard) was a lot less volatile than 185.00-190.00; 650-700 lbs the end and beginning of the 196.00-217.50, few 688 lb year markets of the past two fleshy 185.00, pkg 14 hd 669 lb replacement heifers The Missouri for contributing to the the beef community and, in regular sales. Feeder Steers Medium 221.00; 700-800 lbs 195.00CattleWomen's Association Missouri beef community particular, the CattleWomen. and Large 1 200-250 lbs 210.00, unweaned calves (MCW) announced the a commitment to advance We are proud to have her on 400.00-410.00; 300-350 lbs 187.50; Pkg 6 hd 872 lbs winner of its prestigious the positive image of beef, the team!" 345.00-370.00; 350-400 lbs 175.00; 900-950 lbs 160.00award for Cattle Woman of educate consumers and Though born and raised on 317.50-337.50; 400-450 lbs 167.50; Pkg 12 hd 975 lbs the Year at the 47th Missouri represent the beef farmers the farm, it wasn't until many 302.50-322.00;500-600 lbs 168.00; Pkg 7 hd 1121 lbs Cattle Industry Convention and ranchers with integrity. years later that Crow would 280.00-302.50; 600-650 lbs 158.00. Medium and Large & Trade Show at Tan-Tar-A Upon joining the Missouri take charge of a herd of her 253.00-264.00; Pkg 18 hd 2Pkg 5 hd 290 lbs 260.00; Resort, Lake of the Ozarks, CattleWomen a few short own - 20 hand-me-down cows 662 lbs 235.00; Pkg 11 hd 350-400 lbs 220.00-235.00; Jan. 2-4, 2015. years ago, Crow jumped in from her father's herd in the 766 lbs 220.00; 800-900 lbs 400-450 lbs 240.00-250.00; Janet Crow of West Plains, whole-heartedly to devote late 90's. Today, she manages 212.00-214.00; Pkg 5 hd 450-500 lbs 220.00-238.00; Mo. took the trophy home to her energy and enthusiasm. on her own 80 head of Angus 997 lbs 195.00. Medium 500-550 lbs 200.00-220.00; the South Central region. Presenter and 2013 winner influenced cattle, while and Large 1-2 250-300 lbs 550-600 lbs 185.00-205.00; "Thank you from the of the title, Brenda Black, running a business in town. 355.00-380.00; 300-350 lbs Pkg 5 hd 621 lbs 185.00; 700bottom of my heart," said said, "Janet travels hundreds Son Dakota said of his 305.00-335.00; 350-400 lbs 750 lbs 175.00-182.50;Pkg Crow, the MCW secretary of miles to volunteer her time mom, "Today, you'll find this 280.00-315.00; 400-450 lbs 5 hd 853 lbs 155.00. Large and a cattle producer who and talent as our secretary. cattlewoman beginning her 280.00-300.00; 450-500 lbs 1-2 Few 462 lbs 240.00; Pkg partners with her husband, She worked tirelessly last days in bibs and boots on the 262.50-292.00; 500-550 5 hd 670 lbs 205.00. Blake Crow, as the owners year to defend Missouri farm, the one place where lbs 255.00-280.00, fleshy Feeder Bulls: Medium of Earl's Dodge-Chrysler farmers and orchestrated a she is the happiest. Whether 245.00-252.50; 550-600 and Large 1 400-450 lbs and Jeep in West Plains. town hall meeting to inform in the middle of winter while lbs 237.50-262.50, fleshy 295.00-305.00; 450-500 "I feel like our group of West Plains citizens on the breaking ice and feeding hay, 230.00-235.00; 600-650 lbs lbs 270.00-275.00; Few cattlewomen have made me truth behind Amendment or in the heat of summer, 220.00-247.50; 650-700 lbs 534 lbs 275.00. Medium a better person." 1. She is passionate, cutting thistles, she seeks her 210.00-230.00; 700-750 and Large 1-2 400-450 lbs Crow received the honor resourceful and devoted to peace among the cattle." lbs 209.00-228.00, fleshy 282.50-285.00; 450-500 lbs 205.00-207.00; 750-800 252.50-260.00; 500-550 lbs lbs 197.00-215.00, fleshy 247.50-262.50;550-600 lbs 189.00-190.00;800-900 lbs 221.00-247.50; 600-650 lbs 200.00-211.00; 950-1000 lbs 217.00-234.00; 650-700 lbs The photography in Elder of English. Copies of the payable at the door. Those 180.00-185.00; 1000-1050 200.00-225.00; 700-750 lbs Mountain: A Journal of Ozarks journal can be viewed at the wishing to eat are asked to lbs 165.00-167.50. Medium 185.00-203.00. Cow and Bull Auction Studies will be the topic of the Garnett Library, or they may make a reservation by calling and Large 2 300-350 lbs next Friends of the Garnett be purchased at Drago College 417-255-7940 or emailing 265.00-295.00; 400-450 lbs Report for 01/14/2015 Library monthly luncheon Store, 411 W. Main St. FriendsofGarnettLibrary@ 265.00-272.50; 450-500 lbs Receipts: 698 Last meeting Friday, Feb. 13, on The luncheon and meeting MissouriState.edu by 240.00-262.50; 500-550 lbs Week: 891 Year Ago: the Missouri State University- will take place from noon to 1 Tuesday, Feb. 10. 225.00-247.50;550-600 lbs 1174 West Plains campus. p.m. in rooms 104 and 105 on For more information about 215.00-225.00; 600-700 lbs Compared to last week, Local photographer Dennis the lower level of the Lybyer Friends of the Garnett Library, 195.00-215.00; 700-800 lbs slaughter cows and bulls Crider will discuss the photos Technology Center. Parking visit the organization’s included in Missouri State is available in the lot off Cass website, wp.missouristate. 190.00-205.00; Pkg 12 hd traded steady to 2.00lower. 870 lbs 183.00; Pkg 6 hd 946 Demand was good on a University-West Plains’ Avenue on the north side of edu/development/ The literary journal, published the building. FriendsHomepage.htm or call lbs 181.00. Large 1 500-550 moderate supply. lbs 272.50-285.00; 650-700 supply consisted of 42 annually by the Department Cost of the meal is $10, 417-255-7940.
MDC to match $1.3 million in federal dollars to help MO landowners
Janet Crow named Cattle Woman of the Year
Photography of ‘Elder Mountain’ topic of Friends meeting Feb. 13
deer blind, a gunshot wound from another hunter, and a heart attack while hunting. Dates for the 2015-2016 firearms deer season are: • Urban portion – Oct. 9 through 12 • Early youth portion – Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 • November portion – Nov. 14 through 24 • Antlerless portion – Nov. 25 through Dec. 6 • Alternative-methods portion – Dec. 19 through 29 • Late youth portion – Jan. 2 and 3 The 2015-2016 archery deer and turkey season will run Sept. 15 through Jan. 15, excluding the November portion of deer season, Nov. 14 through 24. Conservation makes Missouri a great place to hunt deer and turkey. For more information, go online to www.mdc.mo.gov.
percent slaughter cows, 30 percent bred cows, 4 percent cow/calf pairs, 5 percent slaughter bulls, 7 percent stocker/feeder cows and 13 percent calves. Warmer temperatures and sunshine brought a large number of lookers and buyers around ring side this week. Many took advantage ofa good supply of bred cows on hand. Next week offers even more opportunities as three herd dispersals have already been consigned. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Average Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 108.00113.00 114.00-120.50 100.00-107.00 Boning 80-85 106.00112.00 113.00-122.00 100.00-105.00 Lean 85-90 101.00108.00 108.00-117.00 86.00-100.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1225-2550 lbs average dressing 125.00132.00 per cwt, high dressing 132.00-140.50, low dressing 105.00-124.00. Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yr old 10101560 lb cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 2050.00-2600.00 per head, pkg 20 hd 2 yr old 1080 lb black hided bred heifers in 3rd stage 2700.00 per head; 7 yrs to short-solid1050-1700 lb cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 1800.00-2400.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 3-7 yr old 950-1345 lb cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 1650.00-2100.00 per head; Short-solid to broken mouth 975-1350 lb cows mostly in 2nd to 3rd stage 1400.00-1850.00 per head. Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Open or unchecked cows and heiferettes, 18 to 24 months 678-1110 lb heifes 150.00175.00 per cwt. 2-3 yr old 740-1350 lb heifers 127.50167.50 per cwt; 4-6 yr old 855-1520 lb cows 119.00170.00 per cwt. Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 Few 3 yr old to short-solid mouth 8801360 lb cows with 100-300 lb calves 2100.00-2350.00 per pair, pkg 3 pairs 3-n-1 deal with 5 yr old 1240 lb black hided cow in 1st stage with 300 lb calf 3300.00. Medium and Large 2 5 yr old to shortsolid mouth 800-1350 lb cows with 100-250 lb calves 1600.00-2000.00 per pair.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
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Loving, well-educated, financially secure couple looking to adopt an infant and give a lifetime of love. Expenses paid. Call or text Jennifer and Rob (732) 6392427 1-21-15-1t-SWC
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OF DISABLED PERSON To All persons interested in the estate of Jim Street, a disabled person: On the 18th day of December, 2014, Dan Street was appointed conservator of the estate of Jim Street, a person adjudicated disabled under the laws of Missouri by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Howell County, Missouri at West Plains, Missouri. The business address of the conservator is 1902 County Road 3270, Mountain View MO 65548. All creditors of said disabled person are notified to file their claims in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court. Date of first publication December 31, 2014. Cindy Weeks, Circuit Clerk By: Shanna Earls, Deputy Clerk Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Howell County, Missouri 12-31-14-4t-acct
RADFORD LAWN CARE – Mowing, Trimming, Yard Clean Up & Power Washing – Commercial & Residential – In Mountain View, Willow Springs and West Plains. FREE ESTIMATES. Call 417-934-0147 or 417-2471585 and leave a message. 4-16-14-tfn-acct
WANTED! Used oil of any kind. Will pick up and provide 55-gallon drum or buckets. Call 417-934-2805 and ask for Dale or Nathan. 12-12-12-tfn-acct
Solid Waste District Announces Grant Availability
The South Central Solid Waste Management District has received grant funds from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to distribute to both public and private entities throughout Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon, Texas, and Wright counties. The grant funds are intended to reduce the amount of waste entering the local waste stream and facilitate recycling. Some examples of projects include the purchase of wood chippers, recycling bins, creation of outdoor classrooms, or refurbishing equipment that assists in recycling or waste reduction activities. Those individuals or entities interested in applying for funds for a waste reduction or recycling project may contact Johnny Murrell, South Central Solid Waste Management District, at (417) 256-4226 or E-mail jmurrell@scocog.org for more information or to request an application packet. The application deadline is Thursday, February 26, 2015. Please contact our office if you have further questions or require assistance.
Inside Yard Sale! Saturday, Jan. 24 at the VFW Hall in Mtn. View. Three-plus families. Starts at 8 a.m. 1-21-15-1t-pd
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