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National Guard mobilized In response to historic flooding in some areas of the state, Gov. Jay Nixon mobilized the Missouri National Guard to protect local communities and support emergency response personnel. The Guard is mobilizing a task force with several hundred Soldiers and Airmen in several different locations across the state to provide defense support of civil authorities by saving lives, protecting property, and maintaining public order, said Maj. Gen. Steve Danner, adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard. “The Citizen Soldiers and Airmen of the Missouri National Guard are once again ready to support fellow Missourians in need,” said Danner. “We will provide the same high-quality emergency response they’ve come to expect.” Missouri National Guard liaison officers are on the way to emergency operations centers in Perry, St. Charles, Cape Girardeau, Jefferson, St. Louis and Franklin counties, where the flood stage of the Mississippi River is expected to exceed the 1993 record levels in the coming days. While on duty, Missouri Guard members are expected to take on a number of missions in support of local authorities, to include directing traffic away from road closures, providing security around breached levees and evacuated areas, sandbagging, levee monitoring, said Danner. “We have a team of seasoned leaders who are well versed in responding to state emergencies,” said Danner. “Your Missouri National Guard has supported 14 state emergencies since 2009, including major flooding in 2011.” The evacuation of West Alton has already taken place as a result of the flooding. Hundreds of roads have been closed across Missouri, including in St. Louis and all lanes of I-44 at Jerome near Rolla. In addition, 124 areas on rivers in Missouri are in various flood stages. Local officials in Perryville have been working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fortify the Bois Brule levee on the Mississippi River to protect area homes and businesses, including Sabreliner Corporation and Gilster-Mary Lee. The troops are part of a task force organized under the 35th Engineer Brigade in Fort Leonard Wood, with Lt. Col. Paul Kirchhoff as the task force commander. Other units supporting the flood response include 70th Troop Command and 157th Air Operations, Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis County; 205th Military Police Battalion, Poplar Bluff; 1140th Engineer Battalion, Cape Girardeau; and the Joint Operations Center at Joint Force Headquarters in Jefferson City. Missouri’s Citizen Soldiers and Airmen will continue working in support of local authorities until released by the governor. The Missouri National Guard has a total force of more than 11,800 Guard members who are ready to respond.
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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is investigating a dead bull elk recently found along the Current River in Shannon County and asks the public to report any related information to the Department’s Operation Game Thief hotline at 1-800-392-1111. According to MDC preliminary information, the elk appears to have been shot and the skull plate and antlers were removed with a chainsaw. The rest of the carcass was left intact. Conservation agents were informed of the dead elk on Tuesday, Dec. 29, by a hiker on an area along the Current River. MDC agents went to
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports two people died in traffic crashes and seven people drowned over the Christmas holiday counting period--from 6 p.m., Thursday, December 24, 2015 to 11:59 p.m., Sunday, December 27, 2015. During this year’s 78-hour counting period, the Patrol investigated 282 traffic crashes, which included 78 injuries and the two fatalities. In addition, troopers arrested 47 people for driving while intoxicated. There were no boating crashes. Seven people drowned after their vehicles were swept away by floodwaters. The Patrol continues to investigate. During last year’s 102hour counting period, the Patrol investigated 284 traffic crashes, which included 91 injuries and five of the 14 fatalities. In addition, troopers arrested 66 people for driving while intoxicated in 2014. There were no boating crashes and no one drowned during the Christmas 2014 counting period. The two fatalities occurred
fatalities; MDC seeks info about poached Two drownings over Christmas bull elk found at Current River holiday
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Poached - This dead bull elk was recently found along the Current River in Shannon County. MDC asks the public to report any related information to its Operation Game Thief hotline at 1-800-392-1111. (Photo courtesy of MDC)
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Blunt assess flood damage; President declares disaster in MO line winds, and flooding beginning on December 22, 2015, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide
Assessment - Col. Jeffrey Anderson (left) and Senator Blunt (right) survey damage and discuss efforts to fight flooding on lower Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau. (Photo provided to the Standard) U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) met with members of the Missouri National Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and County Executives throughout the lower and middle regions of the Mississippi River, in Missouri, to assess flood damages and discuss steps to continue to keep Missourians safe.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the State of Missouri to supplement state, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-
OMC welcomes first baby of the new year
Mtn. View
Masonic Lodge donates to MVE
Glenn Richard Gregory John Milton Corbett Bill Ellis Weaver Alyne Dailey Robert Gilmer Leftwich
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appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in Audrain, Barry, Barton,
Donation - On December 14, 2015, the Mountain View Masonic Lodge #637 presented a check in the amount of $1,250 to Mountain View Elementary School. The donation was made possible through the Masonic Creating-a-Partnership program. The funds will be used for the school’s winter clothing drive. Pictured is Loren Smith (left), MVE Principal; and Nicholas Wester, Master of Mtn View Lodge #637. (Photo provided to the Standard)
Mary Roylynn Gorman was the first baby to be born at Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) in 2016. She made her arrival at 5:54 a.m. Jan. 1. She is the daughter of Dylan Hanger and Brittany Gorman, Mountain View. Mary is pictured here with her parents, big sister, Anne Marie, 2; and delivering physician Dr. Robert Martin of Burton Creek Medical Clinic, standing at left. Grandparents are Rolland and Missy Smotherman, Birch
Tree; Ricky Gorman, Salem; James Hanger, Eminence; and David and Penny Ferguson, Ink. Mary was born weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 inches long. As the first baby of the New Year, Mary was presented with a gift basket from the OMC OB Department, Pharmacy and Public Relations Department that included diapers, bath supplies, blankets, and more. Each year approximately 700 babies are born at OMC.
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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 417-256-2544 or local authorities. Derek M. Fox, age 22 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. No bond. Kelisha D. Evans, age 34 - Wanted for probation violation warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of tampering with a motor vehicle-1st degree. No bond. Daniel E. Smith, age 33 Wanted for arrest on a class C felony charge of DWI-alcohol-aggravated offender. Bond set at $40,000. Eileen D. Hall, age 52 Wanted for probation violation warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. No bond. (No photo available.)
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Upcoming Events Willow Springs Senior Center fundraiser January 7
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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday Jan. 6
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The Willow Springs Senior Center will hold a fundraiser on Thursday, January 7 at 7 p.m. The Baker Family will be performing at the Star Theater. Entry is only $5 at the door.
Friends of the Garnett Library to host chili supper January 16 Warm up from the winter chill Saturday, Jan. 16, at the annual Friends of the Garnett Library chili supper, set for 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Magnolia Room at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. The fund-raising event, sponsored by Wendy’s restaurant in West Plains, is being held prior to the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzlies’ annual homecoming basketball game against Region 16 arch rival Three Rivers College of Poplar Bluff in the Joe Paul Evans Arena at the civic center, according to organizers. For $7.50 per person and $3 for children age six and under, area residents can stop by and have a hot bowl of hearty chili with all of the fixings, as well as dessert and something to drink, before attending the game, organizers said. Complimentary game tickets also will be given to those attending who do not already have passes to the game, they added. For more information about the chili supper, call the Garnett Library at 417-255-7945. For more information about Friends of the Garnett Library, visit the organization’s website, wp.missouristate.edu/development/FriendsHomepage. htm or call 417-255-7940.
Mtn. View History as told by the Standard News The 1920 Basketball Team consisted of 1. Burrell, Forward; 2. Marquiss, Center; 3. R. Smotherman, Center; 4. Robbins, Forward; 5. Duncan, (Captain) Guard; 6. Reese, Forward; 7. Penderville, Guard; 8. Park, Guard. This picture was taken from the 1920 Mountain View yearbook. The school’s basketball uniforms look a little different compared to the uniforms worn today.
Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce Banquet Jan. 16 Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet will be held on January 16, 2016, due to a conflict of scheduling on the previous date of January 23, 2016. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause. Tickets are on sale at the Chamber office which is located in City Hall. Phone - 417-469-5519.
Heart of the Ozarks United Way annual meeting January 19 The Heart of the Ozarks United Way will hold its annual meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Howell Oregon Electric, meeting room. The meeting is open to the public so please feel free to attend. Heart of the Ozarks United Way serves communities in Howell County by providing assistance to 20 plus non-profit member agencies. For more information contact the local United Way office by calling 417-257-7184.
‘Goodbye, Marianne’ will take civic center stage Jan. 22 The Imaginary Theatre Company (ITC), the educational arm of the St. Louis Repertory Theatre, will bring its production of “Goodbye, Marianne” to the West Plains Civic Center stage for a 7 p.m. performance Jan. 22, 2016. 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. Tickets may be purchased at the civic center box office, 110 St. Louis St., or by calling 417-256-8087. For additional information about “Goodbye, Marianne,” visit http://www.repstl.org/season/show/goodbye_marianne/. For more information about this and other U/CP events, call 417-255-7966 or visit www.wp.missouristate.edu/ucp/.
The Ballroom Thieves will take civic center stage January 29 The Ballroom Thieves, an alternative/indie rock band based in Boston, Massachusetts, will bring their musical stylings to the West Plains Civic Center stage for a 7 p.m. concert Jan. 29. Tickets are $10 each for adults. Children age 13 and under, and Missouri State-West Plains students with a valid BearPass ID, will be admitted free. Tickets may be purchased at the civic center box office, 110 St. Louis St., or by calling 417256-8087. The concert is being sponsored by Missouri State University-West Plains’ University/Community Programs (U/ CP) Department. The Ballroom Thieves features Martin Earley on guitar and vocals, Devin Mauch on percussion and vocals, and Calin Peters on cello and vocals. For more information about this and other U/CP events, call 417-255-7966 or visit www.wp.missouristate.edu/ucp/.
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Bingo at the Church. Call 417-247-7153 Mtn. View Senior Center. Mtn. View Healthcare for more information. Friday, January 8th 5:30 p.m. - Zumba at the Mtn. View TBA First Baptist Church Community Center, LHS Varsity AWANAs. Meal served at instructed by Girls Tournament 5:30 p.m. church Mary Zitter-Newman 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 6th starts at 6 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. 7:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m. LHS JV/Varsity Girls View Senior Center Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. - Mtn. View Christian Church basketball game at Thayer 10:00 a.m. View Senior Center TEAM 412 7:00 p.m. Arthritis Exercise at the Mtn. 7:30 a.m. (preschool thru 6th grade) - Willow Springs R-IV School View Senior Center - Biscuits & Gravy at the and The Journey youth Board, 200 W. Main, Board 12:00 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center group (junior high and high Conference Room. The Friends of the Garnett until 9:00 a.m. Buttermilk Call 417-469-3260 Library luncheon with biscuits and sausage gravy, school). Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Dinner served at 6:00 for information program will be held. Tresa $1.50 for a small and $2.00 p.m. Classes start at 6:30 - Mountain View Al-Anon Ryan will speak on “Health for large, coffee included. p.m. will meet Mondays at Information Carry-out or dine-in - Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. at the First Technology,” what 9:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. at Mothers Against students can do with these Presbyterian Church, Howell County Health Methamphetamine (MAM) degrees and how the affect located at 205 East 2nd Department satellite clinic 503 E. Main Street Willow Street in Mtn. View. For our region. Call 255-7940 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Springs. For more information for membership details and United Methodist Church, information call call 417-934-2682. RSVP by Jan. 5 for 311 N. Harris St in Willow 417-469-0018 Tuesday, January 12th the $10 luncheon. Springs. Services offered or 417-855-9113. TBA 12:30 p.m. are WIC 8:00 p.m. LHS JV Boys basketball to - Shuffleboard Games at (Women, Infant, and Chilcompete in the Van Buren Mtn. View Senior Center dren program) and Immuni- Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m. JV Tournament 6:00 p.m. zations. For more informaat Sacred Heart Church in 7:00 a.m. Skating & Open gym at tion, please contact Howell Willow Springs. Call the Mtn. View Family Youth Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. County Health 417-469-5550 for info View Senior Center Center until 9:45 p.m. Department Thursday, January 7th 8:00 a.m. For more information at 417-256-7078. TBA - Yoga with Vicki is offered call 417-934-5437. 10:00 a.m. LHS Varsity for ladies ages 50 plus. $3 admission per child - Story Time at the Girls Tournament These classes are modified Saturday, January 9th Mtn. View Public Library 7:00 a.m. to fit your needs. For details TBA - Arthritis Exercise at the Rotary Club of Mtn. View will call 417-293-1184. LHS Varsity Girls Mtn. View Senior Center meet at Ron’s 12:00 p.m. Tournament 12:00 p.m. Family Restaurant. - Mtn. View Chamber of 1:00 p.m. - Willow Springs Rotary Club 8:00 a.m. Commerce weekly meeting LHS Girls Swim meet at Open Range. at the Mtn. View at Hillcrest Contact Teresa Waggoner at Yoga with Vicki is offered for ladies ages 50 plus. These Community Center. Call Sunday, January 10th 417-252-0316 classes are 417-934-2794 for more info 8:00 p.m. for information. modified to fit your needs. - Willow Springs Chamber Willow Springs Alcoholics 2:00 p.m. For details call of Commerce. Call Anonymous and Al-Anon 417-293-1184. 417-469-5519 for info. The meetings at the Sacred Al Anon The first class is free. meeting will be held at OP Heart Church. Call (Help for friends 9:00 a.m. Hall at the country club. 417-469-5550 for info & families of alcoholics) Line dancing at the 12:30 p.m. Monday, January 11th Monday - 7:00 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center, Shuffleboard Games at TBA Mtn. View beginners welcome, Mtn. View Senior Center LHS JV Boys basketball to Presbyterian Church no charge. Hand to Foot Card Game compete in the Van Buren 205 E. 2nd Street 10:00 a.m. at the Mtn. View JV Tournament 417-247-7146 Art for the beginner or Senior Center 10:00 a.m. or expert at the 4:30 p.m. Arthritis Exercise at the Mtn. 417-247-0566 - LHS Girls Swim meet at View Senior Center Springfield Central 1:00 p.m. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: - Tumbling at the Mtn. View Arts & Crafts Club at the Readers are encouraged to share their opinions by Family Youth Center until WSCF Ferguson Building writing letters to the editor. Letters to the editor will be 7:30 p.m. For information in Willow Springs. Call Sue published without charge. Letters to the editor must call 417-934-5437. Thompson at be signed and include the town in which the writer 5:30 p.m. 417-252-7477 for info lives to ensure the letter’s authenticity. If a name is 2nd thru 3rd Grade Girl 5:30 p.m. left off a letter it will not be published. Names will not Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 - Kindergarten-1st Grade be withheld from the letters under any circumstances. N. Pine Street in Mtn. View. Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, We reserve the right to not publish a letter to the For more information call 409 N. Pine Street in Mouneditor if anything written is considered libel. Any letter Joyce Dixon tain View. For more informathat praises or criticizes any private business in the at 417-934-2394. tion call publishing area will not be printed. We reserve the 6:00 p.m. Joyce Dixon at right to edit letters without changing their meaning. LHS JV/Varsity Boys 417-934-2394. All letters to the editor will be published as soon as basketball game - Yoga Classes at the they are submitted as space permits us to do so. at Bakersfield MV United Methodist
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Robert Gilmer Leftwich entered this world in Bensenville, Illinois on 10/2/1960 and ended his journey on 12/23/2015 at the age of 55, in Spring-
field, MO. He survived both of his parents: Doris Krupa Leftwich and Samuel Gilmer Leftwich. He is survived by his siblings: James, Scott, Sharon, Thomas and William , one nephew, Ian; 3 nieces: Amber, Dorie May, and Samantha; and one great nephew, Conner. While attending Lasher High in Bloomfield Hills, MI, he was the star linebacker for the football team. He excelled in all
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Death Notices Bill Ellis Weaver Bill Ellis Weaver, age 49 mona, Mo; Glena Hoffman, years, 5 months, and 15 days, Stillwater, Kimberly Weaver, after a long battle with cancer, Hanford, Ca; D.J. Weaver, Lemoore, Ca; Rusty Brand, Fresno, Ca; Becky Brand, Fresno, Ca; Sid Fisher, Tulsa; Joshua Weaver, Stillwater; Raymond Austin, Stillwater, Misty Bart, Tulsa; Jamie McClendon, Pawnee; and Ian Austin, Stillwater. Bill also leaves behind several great nephews and great nieces: Kobe Hoffman, Stillwater; Lola Austin, Stillwater; Lexea, Camden, Connor, and went to be with his Lord and Carcyn McClendon, Pawnee; Savior on Wednesday, Decem- Alanna and Patrick Austin, ber 23, 2015. Bill’s one wish, if Stillwater; Baylee, Kaytee, and he had to leave this life, was to Lucas Bart, Cleveland. Bill always loved the open leave this world while he was asleep in his warm bed, in his road. He lived several places own home. Bill did just that. throughout the United States, Surrounded by his loving fam- eventually settling into Pawnee ily up until his last breath, Bill as his hometown. Bill worked throughout the years at a wide knew that he was loved. Bill was born to Clarence variety of jobs. He was a “Bill” Richard Weaver and “handyman’s handyman.” Bill Mattie Mae Corbett Weaver worked in various trades as a on July 8, 1966 in Springfield, carpenter over the years. But, Mo. Bill lived outside of Mt. his passion for the open road View, Mo, near Teresita. Bill culminated in Bill becoming a attended Mt. View Public professional truck driver. Bill hauled hazardous mateSchools, later finishing high school in Clovis, Ca. Bill was rials for Groendyke Transport, the middle child in the Weav- out of the Ponca City terminal. er family and was Mattie’s Lauded as one of the favorite beloved baby boy. Bill is sur- drivers, Bill was well-liked by vived by his 4 siblings: Oldest colleagues and customers alike. brother Glen Weaver and wife Bill drove over 2 million safe Rose “Murry,” of the home in career miles during his tenure Pawnee. Older brother Charley at Groendyke and is a member “Dennis” Weaver, of Lemoore, of Groendyke’s President’s Ca. Younger sister, Susan Fish- Million Mile Club and Bill er and husband Rick, of Jeffer- was also honored by the Oklason City, Mo. Youngest sister, homa Trucking Association Tammy Austin and husband for 1 million safe miles. Bill Jim of Stillwater. Bill leaves competed several times in the behind numerous cousins and Oklahoma State Truck Driving extended family members. Championships in Oklahoma Bill also leaves behind his dog City, winning second and third Puddin.’ Bill was everyone’s place in his division. Bill was passionate about favorite brother and uncle. He leaves behind a host of driving his truck, most recently nieces and nephews: Kenneth an International, and was hope“Wayne” Boyd, Pawnee; Da- ful he would overcome cancer vid Ledgerwood, Birch Tree, and again be able to be out on Mo; Kimberly Parrish, Po- the open road. If Heaven needs Funeral services for Alyne Dailey were held on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Rockie Dailey officiating. Pallbearers were Stoney Dailey, Gary Norris, Brian Dailey, Chase Norris, Dean Dailey, and Rob Dailey. Interment was in Pinelawn Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home. Alyne Dailey was born November 21, 1921 in Oregon County at Spring Creek, MO the daughter of Arthur Bockman and Alma Bonnie (Chronister) Bockman. She passed away December 28, 2015 at Birch Tree, MO at the age of 94 years.
The Standard News Glenn Richard Gregory a truck driver, they certainly have the best one now. Bill was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. Bill loved country music, especially George Strait. Bill owned some acreage outside of town, and enjoyed spending time working the land with his Ford tractors, a 49 8N and a 46 2N. Bill will meet up with his Mom and Dad (Mattie and Bill), maternal grandparents Charley Goldsberry Weaver and Dolly Morris Weaver, and John Corbett and Maggie Mae Thompson Corbett, several uncles on the maternal and paternal side, numerous cousins, and most recently one of his biggest supporters in his battle against cancer, cousin Jonathan “Paul” Corbett of Omaha, Ne. A few years ago, Bill lost the best dog of his life, a sweet girl named Andi. Bill struggled coming into this world, to the point which his Mom christened him Ellis after the doctor. Bill also struggled to leave this world, giving a valiant effort at fighting cancer. Even though Bill was not victorious in winning his battle on earth against cancer, he instantly beat cancer when he went to Heaven, to spend Christmas with his Mom, Dad and other loved ones. He spent this past Christmas, celebrating the birth of his Savior with his Savior. Though we miss him dearly, we know that he is in a better place, driving an International truck on streets of painted gold. Keep on truckin, Bill! Bill will be laid to rest in Highland Cemetery in Pawnee, OK on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 3:00 pm. Services are under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pawnee. Friends can leave a memory for the family at www.poteetfuneralhome. com
Alyne Dailey She was united in marriage to Raymond Andrew Dailey on June 28, 1939 at Van Buren, MO and to this union two sons were born. She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Alma Bockman; her husband Raymond Dailey; and six brothers Tom Bockman, Ervin “Tinker” Bockman, Don Bockman, Fred Bockman, Bus Bockman and T. Bockman. Alyne is survived by her two sons Jerry Dailey of Winona, MO and Bobby Dailey and wife Lynn of Lebanon, MO; five grandchildren Dean Dailey and wife Sara of Summersville, MO, Joni Mays and husband Curtis of Winona, MO, Andy Dailey
and wife Sandy of Lebanon, MO, Stoney Dailey and wife Pam of Winona, MO, and Carlene Norris and husband Gary of Winona, MO; 16 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren, and a host of other nieces & nephews and friends. Alyne attended school in Winona and graduated from Winona High School. She worked for several years at the Paramount cap factory in Winona. Alyne was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed taking care of her family. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and cooking for her family. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes.com
Robert Gilmer Leftwich sports. In 1978, he joined the Marine Corps and was the honor man for his 100 man boot camp. He was a Firearms Expert, Aviation Mechanic and a Huey Door Gunner, and a local Mt. View hero. In 1983, while living in Vista, CA, Bob was in a motorcycle wreck and sustained a disabling injury that lasted the rest of his life. He was sent to the Mayo Clinic in Detroit, MN. The doctors said he would never walk again, but Bob proved them wrong! He recovered and Health became a top priority for Bob. During this time in his life, he and his brother Bill spent many hours working on cars, and developed a very special bond. At this time he also developed a love for riding and building bicycles. He moved to Kissimmee, FL, and opened a bike shoppe called , “Kissimmee Bike Line”. He built racing bicycles and sponsored and trained people to race bicycles. Later he moved to California, and lived with his brother, Jim, and his niece, Amber. He and Amber developed a very close relationship. Bob became a fitness trainer and a
health nutrition enthusiast, striving to obtain a body as fit as a Puma’s. “Turkey, Chicken, Fish”, was one of his favorite quotes! He was a fitness trainer, and a body builder at Golds Gym in Ventura, Cailfornia. Bob was a tough trainer and was proud of the people who excelled under his guidance. Bob moved to Mt. View, MO, and worked for his brother, Tom, at Ozark Plateau Screen Printing. He loved small town life where everyone knows one another. While living there he was in another car wreck and sustained injuries that left him in increased chronic pain. He attended MSU and worked towards a degree in nutrition. Bob loved his family very much and loved spending time with his brothers! He enjoyed watching sports, working on cars and bicycles, and making them go faster. He was energetic, friendly, never met a stranger and loved bringing joy to people’s lives. He was an avid animal lover and will be greatly missed. Bob said it well, in some of his last words, “Sweet. Alright. Catch ya later, Dude. I am gonna fly away!”
Glenn Richard Gregory, 80, of Mountain View, Missouri, departed this life on December 24, 2015, at Mountain View Healthcare, Mountain View, Missouri. He was born on February 19, 1935, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Glydus and Dorothy (Lokker) Gregory. He married Faye (McVicker) Taylor on November 27, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri. Faye brought her seven year old son, Byron Taylor, to this marriage. Two children, Bruce and Lisa, were born to this union. Glenn was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Faye, his parents, an infant sister, Violet Jean, and many other relatives. He is survived by his children, Byron Taylor of San Bernardino, California,
Bruce Gregory of Mountain View, Missouri, and Lisa Gregory and significant other, Derek Kendrick, of Elk Grove, California; grandchildren, Veronica Taylor of Los Angeles, California, Katelynn Toler and husband, Charlie, of Cookeville, Tennessee, Donovan Gregory and wife, Chloe, of Utah, and McKenzie Faye Kendrick of Elk Grove, California; one great-granddaughter, Noel Kaye Gregory, born December 22, 2015; and numerous other relatives. Glenn was a Communications Manager at Norton Air Force Base in San Bernardino, California, where they resided until June, 1990, when he retired after thirty years of civil service to the Air Force and they moved to Faye’s hometown of Mountain
View, Missouri. He taped the Mountain View local TV for several years, assisting John Musille in this endeavor. While taping the biblical messages of Pastor James McCullen, Glenn made a profession of faith and was baptized, placing his membership in the Mountain View First Baptist Church. Following extended illnesses with his heart and diabetes, he became a resident of Mountain View Healthcare in January, 2015. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 30, at 2:00 p.m. at Yarber Chapel, Mountain View, Missouri, with Glenn’s cousin, Eugene West, officiating. Interment was in Oakside Cemetery under the direction of Yarber Mortuary. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com
John Milton Corbett John Milton Corbett, 84, 1931, in Teresita, Missouri, of Mountain View, Missouri, the son of John McKenzie Corbett and Maggie May (Thompson) Corbett. John was united in marriage to Lottie Arlene Houck on June 5, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Marie, one son, Jonathon Paul Corbett, two brothers and one sister. John is survived by wife, Lottie; three sons, Leonard E. Corbett and wife Peggy of departed this life on Decem- Papillion, NE, Ron J. Corbett ber 27, 2015, at his home. and wife Sue of Papillion, He was born on August 20, NE, and James Corbett and
wife Donna of Cinebar, WA. John was retired from the United States Air Force. He was known by family and friends as a workaholic, and enjoyed spending time working in his yard. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at Yarber Chapel, Mountain View, MO. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, MO. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com
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Howell County Sheriff’s reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
INCIDENTS Tuesday, December 29, 2015 Deputies responded to the report of a possible suicide on CR 6890 in West Plains. Thursday, December 31, 2015 A female subject reported a male subject had violated a court order by not returning her child to her after visitation had ended. Deputy Rick Fox spoke with a male subject who stated his shop building on CR 8870 in West Plains had been burglarized and numerous items were missing. The Howell County Sheriff’s Office investigated the death of a person at CR 9720 in West Plains. The death was of an elderly female who was at home with her family at the time. South Howell Ambulance responded to the scene. The victim as transported to Carter Funeral Home. No foul play was suspected or detected. Saturday, January 2, 2016 Deputy Ryan Boyle was dispatched to Private Road 1612 in West Plains in reference to a burglary. A report was taken of the incident and the case remains open pending further investigation. Deputy Melanie Roam received from dispatch a report of a female at the Christos House Woman’s Shelter. The female wanted to make a report of a domestic assault. The incident occurred on a gravel road off of State Route 14. The male suspect was located, arrested and pending formal charges. A male subject reported to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office his mailbox had been damaged on State Route JJ in West Plains. COMMITMENTS Sunday, December 27, 2015 Kevin Charles Skiver, 46 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 1229-15 for time served. Friday, January 1, 2016 Nathaniel Clark Wester, 35 of Birch Tree was booked for a court ordered commitment. James Edward Fyffe, 46 of Birch Tree was booked for a court ordered commitment. ARRESTS Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Sierra Satrr Barrett, 21 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for felony failure to appear. She bonded out on 12-29-15 and is to appear in court on 1-19-16. Sunday, December 27, 2015 Jasmine Mist Mesa, 29 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and resisting or interfering with arrest/detention/stop. She is currently being held on a $1,500 bond. Buck Aron Blair, 26 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and unlawful possession of a firearm. He is currently being held on a $25,000 bond. Monday, December 28, 2015 Korey Matthew Collins, 27 of La Belle was arrested on a Howell County warrant for felony failure to appear. He is currently being held without bond. Bradley Ray Cox, 23 of West Plains was arrested on a Willow Springs warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 12-28-15 and is to appear in court on 1-27-16. Shayna Marie Streets, 30 of West Plains was arrested on a Wright County warrant for misdemeanor failure to
Douglas County Sheriff's Department Report During the week of December 23 through December 30 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department answered 94 Calls for Service and arrested 11 subjects. There are currently 13 subjects incarcerated in the Douglas County Jail and one being held out of county. Extensive flooding was experienced in the area over the weekend, and with this flooding came several water rescues. On Sunday, December 27, 2015 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was notified by OnStar of a stranded motorist/water res-
cue in the area of CR 106. Three occupants were assisted to safety by Ava Rural Fire Department and Jim’s Body Shop. Later in the same day another stranded motorist/ water rescue occurred in the area of CR 406 between KK and A Highway. Occupants were assisted to safety by the Goodhope Fire Department and Conservation Agent Mark Henry. A third water rescue was attempted in the area of A Highway and CR 409. It was reported that Kevin Lee had went out to tend some calves and had not returned. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department responded along with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Squires Fire Department, and Jim’s Body Shop. Not long after the initial search began Mr. Lee’s Ford Ranger truck was recovered, but Lee was not inside. The search for Mr. Lee continued the next day at daylight. Mr. Lee was located in a field approximately two miles down from where his vehicle left the roadway. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to call the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department at 417-6831020. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department would like to wish everyone a safe and prosperous New Year!
appear. She bonded out on 12-28-15 and is to appear in court on 3-13-16. Sarah E. Perry, 24 of Missouri was arrested for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She is currently being held without bond. Jason Paul Emmel, 34 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for burglary-2nd degree; felony stealing and probation violation. He is currently being held on a $50,000 bond. Christopher Glen Waldorf, 29 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for 2 counts of burglary-2nd degree and felony stealing. He is currently being held on a $50,000 bond. Tuesday, December 29, 2015 Darrell Paul Brownen, 38 of Leitchfield, KY was arrested on a Howell County warrant for fugitive from out of state. He is currently being held on a $100,000 bond. Wednesday, December 30, 2015 Bo Bradley Kenslow, 27 of West Plains was arrested for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 12-30-15 and is to appear in court on 1-11-16. Robert Lynn Halfacre, 34 of West Plains was arrested for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 12-31-15 and is to appear in court on 1-11-16. Christopher James Butler, 29 of Belton was arrested on a Howell County warrant for fugitive from out of state. He is currently being held on a $50,000 bond. Terrence Lynn Ealy, 45 of West Plains was arrested for distrib/del/manuf/prod/attempt controlled substance; 2 counts of possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 12-31-15 and is to appear in court on 1-11-16. Thursday, December 31, 2015 Shawna Jolene Hampton, 37 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation and felony failure to appear along with a Mtn. View warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She is currently being held on a $50,079.50 bond. Jack Christopher Kukura, 34 of West Plains was arrested for probation violation. He is currently being held without bond. Matthew Jameson Tice, 25 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Willow Springs warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $650 bond. Mark Landon Baughman, 46 of Mtn. Grove was ar-
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 Christopher J. Butler, 29 of Belton was arrested on Wednesday, December 30 at 3:30 p.m. in Howell County for felony warrant for receiving stolen property from Calloway County Kentucky. He is currently being held in th Howell County Jail without bond. Shawn M. Newberry, 49 of Mtn. View was arrested on Wednesday, December 30 at 8:43 p.m. in Howell County for felony leaving the scene of motor vehicle accident; careless and imprudent driving and speeding. He was processed and released. Jeremy A. Ingle, 32 of Oldfield was arrested on Wednesday, December 30 at 8:50 p.m. in Douglas County for felony possession of methamphetamine; felony drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana 35 grams or less; misdemeanor drug paraphernalia; misdemeanor Christian County warrant for failure to appear-no insurance and failed to wear seatbelt. He was taken to the Douglas County Jail where he is being held on bond. BOAT/DROWNING INCIDENTS Kevin T. Lee, 53 of Ava drove into a low water crossing on Sunday, December 27 at 11:13 p.m. in Douglas County on CR 409, 7 miles South of Ava in a 1995 Ford Ranger. The vehicle was carried down the stream. Lee left the vehicle and was unable to make it to shore and subsequently drowned. He was pronounced deceased by Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase. The incident was investigated by Trooper J.W. Philpott and assisted by Trooper J. Roberts, Sgt. B. Foster, Cpl. T. Richardson, Trooper C. Chatman, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department and Squires Fire Department. Christopher W. Forman, 30 of Erie, KS had his vehicle disabled in flood waters on Tuesday, December 29 at 9:51 a.m. in Jasper County on Maple Road, 4 miles North of Carl Junction. After approximately 1.5 hours, Forman exited the vehicle and attempted to walk to shore and was swept away in swift current and subsequently drowned. He was pronounced at the scene by Jasper County Coroner Rob Chappel. The incident was investigated by Cpl. W.L. Burr and assisted by Trooper A.B. Ward. The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department was conducting a ground search of a missing male subject, Christopher A. Sperandio, 37 of Verona, on Tuesday, December 29 at 10:20 a.m. in Lawrence County at the North Shoreline of Stream, East of Lawrence 1130 in Lawrence County. Sperandio was last seen in the area of Farm Road 1130 when they located the missing persons vehicle downstream from a low water crossing. Search of the area revealed the location of Sperandio. He was pronounced dead by the acting coroner Detective Garoutte. The incident was investigated by Trooper B.L. Butler. Harold K. McPherson, 81 of Bourbon left his vehicle at the flooded Meramec River on Wednesday, December 30 at 10:13 a.m. in Crawford County on Hwy. N, 8 miles Southeast of Bourbon at Campbell Bridge. He was caught up in flood waters and drowned. The body was recovered from a tree at the Campbell Bridge Conservation Boat Ramp. The incident was investigated by Cpl. L.D. Declue and assisted by Sgt. K.C. Merseal, Cpl. J.T. Peart, Sheriff’s Office Crawford County, Bourbon Fire Department and Sullivan Fire Department. Rickey G. Lerma, 40 of Risco drowned on Thursday, December 31 at 10:10 a.m. in Dunklin County at Old St. Francis River at Hwy. DD. According to reports Lerma fled from officers into a waterway and was later located deceased in the St. Francis River South of Hwy. DD. The incident was investigated by Cpl. R. Ayers.
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rested on a Willow Springs warrant for drive motor vehicle on highway while license is revoked/suspended. He bonded out on 12-31-15 and is to appear in court on 1-27-16. Cody Allen Wilson, 26 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana; domestic assault-3rd degree and an Oregon County warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree; endangering welfare of a child-1st degree; tampering-1st degree; non-support and assaut-3rd degree. He is currently being held on a $12,500 bond. Friday, January 1, 2016 Tony Elmer Lee Lane, 42 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Mtn. View warrant for 3 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $580 bond. Amanda Joan Wake, 35 of Cabool was arrested for deliver/possess/deposit/conceal weapon at prison. She is currently being held on a $150,000 bond. Adam Edward Smith, 37 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Cabool PD warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear and a Texas County warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He was transferred to Texas County on 1-1-16.
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 Monday, December 28, 2015 Jessica Nicole Cooper, 28 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for assault-3rd degree. Wednesday, December 20, 2015 Jennifer L. Williams, 35 of Summersville was issued a citation for stealing (under $750). Thursday, December 31, 2015 James Denton, 20 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for fail to show proof of insurance. Richard A. Jester, 36 of Cabool was issued a citation for fail to show proof of insurance. Edith Penaloza-Martinez, 35 of Cabot was issued a citation for driving with no valid driver’s license. INCIDENTS Monday, December 28 thru Monday, January 4 Report of an assault-3rd degree at East 3rd Street. Report of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident on North Pine Street. A report was made by Walmart of a shoplifter. The shoplifter was apprehended later in the day and was issued a citation. Officers received a call about drug activity in a parking lot in the city limits of Mtn. View. Received a call from a female about receiving threats. She was in West Plains and advised to call West Plains PD. Officers were dispatched to East 2nd Street for a burglary. The owners arrived home and noticed their house had been broke into. A report was taken. Officers responded to a medical call on David Street for an elderly male needing a lift assist. Officers helped the elderly male up off the floor and to his bed. EMS arrived shortly after and the man refused to go to the hospital. Officers were requested to speak with the owners of a Chevy pickup that was parked int he roadway on West 4th. Officers spoke with owners of truck and advised them to move the truck. MoCars reported a male that was wishing to harm himself at a residence on North Ash. Upon arrival it was determined that the wrong police department was dispatched. The subject lived in Willow Springs. Man asking for a conservation receipt for a deer. Officers were asked to stop at Malone’s Motel because the owner had found something. Upon arrival some drug paraphernalia was found in an empty room. The paraphernalia was disposed of. Dispatched to Buddy Lane for a domestic between a mother and daughter. Dispatched to Valley View for a noise complaint. Individuals were intoxicated and went home. Dispatched to Valley View for an intoxicated driver leaving in a Jeep Cherokee. The driver was gone upon arrival and unable to locate. Report of a barking dog and options for animal control. Received a call asking if the police department had picked up her daughter because she was unable to contact her. Officers were dispatched to McDonald’s to escort a manager to the bank from the store for a bank deposit. The manager was escorted to the bank without incident. Officers were dispatched to West 5th Street for a female wanting to commit suicide. Female was transported to OMC by ambulance. Officers received a call from a female asking how to get a DNA test done for her son. Officers received a call from a male asking if he could take his daughter to his house while his wife was in the hospital. Officers were dispatched to West 5th Street for a female wanting her daughter removed from the residence. Female was advised how to have her removed. Received a call from a female wanting to know why her husband was arrested New Year’s Eve. Female was advised to call back when the arresting officer was on duty. Officers were dispatched to Wade Street for a burglar alarm. The residence was secure. Dispatched to 6th Street for an individual that had fallen and wasn’t able to get up. Individual was helped to his chair. Dispatched to Hwy. 60 for a female leaving St. Francis Hospital with an IV still in her hand. Vehicle was gone upon arrival. Dispatched to East 1st for a child outside with only a diaper on by himself. Child was returned home. Dispatched to Casey’s for a woman that found a check in the parking lot and wanted to turn it in. Dispatched to CR 3890 to assist Howell County with a domestic.
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Liberty rising in the ranks, takes 2nd in Holiday Tournament by Brian Ingalls Mountain View Standard News brian@mvstandard.com
They were almost the best. The Liberty Eagles continued to roll over most of the competition last week during the Cabool Holiday Tournament, dispatching Gainesville 71-28, pulling away from Cabool 73-50, and downing Thayer 67-57, but for the second time this season, the Eagles fell just short against the Licking Wildcats in the championship, a team that Liberty will likely have to find a way to beat when Districts arrive. It’s not necessarily a bad position for the Eagles to find themselves in at this time of year. “Yeah, nobody wants to be playing their best basketball in December,” said Liberty Head Coach Rob Brown, “We’ve just got to work on our decision making, simple as that. We’re not mentally tough enough to win a championship game yet. The same thing happened at Thayer in the Thayer tournament. We’re lacking mental toughness and decision making skills. The bright side is, we’ve got time.” The Eagles already showed marked improvement since the season began, avenging that earlier loss to the Thayer Bobcats and doing it in almost dominating fashion this time around. In fact, the Eagles led by as many as 19-points, and thanks to Josh Pruett sinking 10 of 14 foul shots in the fourth quarter, Liberty was able to hold off the Bobcats and grab a 10-point win. Even the Licking Wildcats took notice that Liberty has been getting better. “We were really worrying that we were going to be
able to score enough points to win because we saw them play (against Thayer),” explained Licking Wildcats Head Coach Ben Glasgow, “If there’s one team that can really give us trouble, it’s Liberty with their athleticism.” The Eagles could say the same about Licking who put together a 23-point fourth quarter to edge Liberty by just five points for the championship. Led by Brady Smith who finished with 20 points, and Nathan Wilson posted 18, the two players, both of whom top out at 6’4” and can score from both inside and outside, presented a nightmare for the Eagles defense. “The Wilson kid, some of the shots he was hitting down there,” said Coach Brown, “I mean Shalin had his hand in the face and did a pretty good job. So we made him earn them. It’s not like we broke down or had a miscommunication in our defense. They earned it.” Ben Glasgow explained the Wildcats strategy. “We just told (our players) you gotta be ultra-aggressive and take shots. We can’t worry about the misses and stuff, we’ve just got to be aggressive and get shots and play.” It worked. The Wildcats stayed close despite Liberty taking an 18-11 lead in the first quarter. The Wildcats caught fire in the second quarter to close the gap, and remained within three points of the Eagles in the third quarter. In the fourth, nearly perfect free throw shooting by the Wildcats was the difference in the game as Licking made 11 of 12 from the line, while Liberty struggled, making only 7 of 15 free throws in the final eight minutes.
For the Eagles, it was another part of the learning process. “We’ve got kind of a new crew here to learn to play together,” said Coach Brown, “We’ve got a transfer. It’s different. It takes more time. Then you throw in the football factor. We’re 15-20 practices behind everyone else to begin with. We’ll get there.” That’s a scary proposition for most of Liberty’s opponents. Liberty started the Cabool Holiday Tournament by jumping out to a 29-3 first quarter lead over Gainesville. It didn’t get much better for the Bulldogs the rest of the afternoon as eight Liberty players scored points in the game, led by Corbin Dewick who finished with 12. Andrew Holden and Devin Hedden each finished with 11 points. Liberty led 49-13 at halftime, and 66-27 by the end of the third quarter. The “Mercy Clock” kicked in for the fourth quarter, putting the wraps on a 71-28 victory. Two days later, Liberty held off the home team Cabool Bulldogs, and pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 23-point victory. It wasn’t as easy as the score indicated, however, but thanks to a huge second half from Mathew Coatney who scored 11 points in the third quarter and 10 more in the fourth, the Eagles withstood a Cabool rally in the early part of the third quarter. Cabool had chipped away at Liberty’s lead since the first quarter when the Eagles jumped out to a 22-11 advantage thanks to a couple of three-pointers by Brenton Bush, seven points from Josh Pruett, and five more from Corbin Dewick. A 20-point outburst by Cabool in the second quarter closed the gap to just nine,
Drive! Koel Orchard (22) gets free and drives the ball down the court at the Cabool Holiday Tournament last week. The Eagles crushed Gainesville, and defeated Cabool and Thayer, eventually taking second place and improving to 10-3 on the season. (Photo courtesy of Patricia Stoops) and the Bulldogs had all the momentum, and the ball with a chance to tie the game midway through the third quarter. That’s when Coatney helped turn things around. The 6’6” junior sank a jumpshot and scored six points in the fourth quarter as the Eagles never looked back. Liberty jumped back to an 11-point lead by the end of the third, and continued to pull away, winning 73-50 to advance to the semi-finals. It was the number-one seed Thayer Bobcats who were waiting for the Eagles in the semi-finals, but after defeating Liberty earlier this season in the Thayer tournament championship, the
Missouri leads into SEC play, hosts Auburn Saturday by Benjamin Herrold Sports Columnist Missouri finished the nonconference portion of its schedule with an easy 81-50 home win over Savannah State. The Tigers head into Southeastern Conference play at 7-6, a game better than last year. Wes Clark continued his run of playing well, scoring 22 points on 9-of-10 shooting. It would be helpful for Mizzou heading into conference play if he can continue to emerge as a scoring threat. Last year, of course, Missouri followed that nonconference play by going 3-15 in SEC play. Any improvement on that record would be welcome. Missouri opens SEC play with a game at Georgia on Wednesday (5:30 p.m. on SEC Network), which will be a tough one for the Tigers to pull out. But then comes what I think is a big game for Missouri, when the Tigers host Auburn on Saturday night (8 p.m. on ESPN2). If Missouri is going to have any respectability this season, this is a game they need. Home game, beatable
opponent, a chance to set the tone early in conference play. Also, this is a big stage, by current Mizzou basketball standards. It’s a rare national TV game, as 16 of Missouri’s 18 conference games will be shown on the SEC Network. It’s also a conference game on a Saturday night at Mizzou Arena, and that used to mean something. I expect a competitive game against Auburn. Missouri could really use a lively crowd for this one. At this point, half capacity, about 7,500 would be a solid crowd, but my delusions of grandeur and I are dreaming of a crowd of 10,000. Home court advantage can really matter in college basketball with a decent crowd. Auburn (7-5, 1-0 in SEC through Sunday) did not do great in nonconference play, but it won its SEC opener, 83-77, at home against Tennessee. Second-year coach Bruce Pearl got the win over his former school. Pearl is a high energy coach and a fantastic recruiter, but he took over an Auburn program than needed a lot of work. I believe
he’ll succeed there, but Auburn isn’t there yet. Junior guard Kareem Canty is the engine for the Auburn offense, scoring 19.3 points per game and dishing out 5.9 assists per game, through Sunday. No SEC game is easy for Missouri, as the Tigers try to climb up from last year’s last-place finish. But this is a winnable game for Missouri. Pearl is building something interesting at Auburn, but they are no juggernaut yet. Also, Missouri follows
the Auburn game with a home game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Jan. 12 (8 p.m. on SEC Network). Arkansas, coach by former Tiger coach Mike Anderson, looks to be having a rebuilding year. If Missouri could beat both Auburn and Arkansas at home, that would be a huge and needed boost of momentum and goodwill heading into a rough four-game stretch (at ranked South Carolina, home vs. Georgia, at ranked Texas A&M, and at ranked Kentucky).
Bobcats rarely got close this time around. For the first quarter at least, they couldn’t even get close to Corbin Dewick who racked up 12 points in the first eight minutes. Pruett added five more as Liberty jumped out to a 22-14 lead. Ayden Henry caught fire for the Bobcats in the second quarter, scoring three baskets plus a three-point shot, but even then Thayer only managed to shave one point off the lead. The Bobcats trailed the Eagles 36-29 at halftime. Pruett and Dewick combined for 11 third quarter points as the Eagles expanded their lead to 49-37 in the third quarter, and Pruett’s free throw shooting in the fourth quarter put the Bobcats away with a 67-57 victory. It was a week where only the Licking Wildcats could get the advantage over the Eagles, and even they felt fortunate it how things played out. “It’s always a fight. They are just so hard to beat,” said Coach Glasgow, “They’re always exciting games but… it’s hard going against each other three or four times a year.” The five-point, 6358 victory over Liberty, came down to a contest of free-throws, and this time, the Wildcats won it.
If the Eagles keep progressing, the future in Districts might be different, but if you’re Eagles Head Coach Rob Brown, the first order of business is January. “It’s not kind. it’s not kind. We’ve got to go to Strafford… one of the better Class 3 programs around. Then we’ve got to go to Bakersfield who gave Thayer all they wanted. Then we have the Liberty tournament which will probably be Thayer again maybe, then you got other teams like Alton and Doniphan in there that are pretty solid. So next two weeks don’t get any easier.” Liberty starts the new year with two second place trophies, a 10-3 record, and plans to improve on both. Stay tuned. SCORING AGAINST GAINESVILLE: Bush 5, Dewick 12, Stout 7, Coatney 8, Hedden 11, Orchard 8, Pruett 9, Holden 11; AGAINST CABOOL: Coatney 21, Holden 8, Bush 6, Dewick 13, Stout 4, Hedden 5, Orchard 2, Pruett 14; AGAINST THAYER: Coatney 5, Holden 2, Bush 10, Dewick 21, Stout 9, Orchard 5, Pruett 15; AGAINST LICKING: Coatney 12, Bush 5, Dewick 10, Stout 6, Hedden 3, Orchard 6, Pruett 16.
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It’s a girl! First baby of the year arrives at TCMH Kaylyn Rose Anderson took the honors as the first baby born at Texas County Memorial Hospital in 2016, arriving at 4:39 a.m. on Saturday, January 2nd. Baby Kaylyn is the daughter of Sarah and Trent Anderson of Licking, and she joins her older brother, one-year old Trent Junior, in the Anderson home. Dr. Matthew Brown, physician at the Mercy Clinic in Houston, delivered baby Kaylyn and she was six pounds, three ounces and 19 inches long. Roma Hollenbeck and Shirley Kruse, representatives of the TCMH Auxiliary, and Wes Murray, TCMH chief executive officer, presented gifts and gift certificates to Kaylyn
and her parents after her gifts to celebrate the arrivbirth. Businesses through- al of the first child born at out the county donated the TCMH in 2016.
First Baby - Presenting gifts to Texas County’s firstborn of 2016 were(from left) Shirley Kruse and Roma Hollenbeck of the TCMH Auxiliary, Wes Murray, TCMH CEO. Introducing Kaylyn Rose Anderson, the first baby Shown here with Baby Kaylyn and Sarah and Trent Anderson of Licking. (Photo providborn at TCMH in 2016. (Photo provided to the Standard) ed to the Standard)