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Kennett death investigation completed At approximately 12:31 a.m. on October 18, 2015, officers with the Kennett Police Department conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Baldwin and Clipper streets. During the stop, a person inside the stopped vehicle fled on foot and was pursued by officers. Officers located the subject hiding behind a residence in the 600 block of North Jackson Street and took him into custody without incident. The subject was transported to the Kennett Police Department and upon arrival began complaining of shortness of breath. At that point, the Medic One Ambulance service was notified. Medics transported the subject to the Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center where he later became unresponsive and was eventually pronounced deceased. The subject was identified as Ernest Williams, 43. The Kennett Police Department requested the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Crime Control investigate the death. On October 19, 2015, an autopsy was completed and the results determined Williams’ death to be by natural causes. No foul play is suspected.
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New Wright Co. agent on familiar turf When Justin Emery started his job as Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) agent for Wright County on Oct. 1, he began patrolling familiar territory. Emery’s newly assigned county is in the heart of the part of the state he’s known since childhood. He grew up in Vanzant in nearby Justin Emery Douglas County and graduated from Cabool High School in Texas County. Emery replaces Keith Wollard, who transferred to fill a conservation agent vacancy in Polk County. “This move will get us closer to family and put me back in an area I know well,” Emery said. Emery didn’t have to move far. Prior to coming to Wright County, the Drury University graduate was the Shannon County conservation agent for the previous six years. Emery will work out of his home and can be reached at (417) 259-0736 or Justin. Emery@mdc.mo.gov. Citizens can also report game law violations and arson-caused forest fires to the Operation Game Thief Hotline at 1-800-392-1111.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Carter Co.
Two fatally injured in accident Two people were fatally injured in a one-vehicle traffic accident that occurred on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Carter County. According to reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol a 2002 Chevrolet pickup
operated by Christopher S. Dawson, 41 of Van Buren was travelling Westbound when he braked abruptly causing the vehicle to travel into the median and overturn ejecting both occupants. Dawson and passenger Prescilla
A. Weaver, 46 of Poplar Bluff were both transported to Poplar Bluff Regional. They were both pronounced deceased by Dr. Oduye at Poplar Bluff Regional at 10:03 p.m. These two fatalities are
the 24th and 25th fatalities in 2015 for Troop G compared to 29 this time last year. The accident was investigated by Trooper M.T. Weakley and assisted by Sgt. C.N. Ponder, Cpl. M.L. Freeman and Carter County Deputies.
Douglas Co.
Authorities looking for D.J. Gideon
Liberty Sports
Liberty buries Pleasant Hope 82-12 MOST POINTS EVER
by Brian Ingalls
Mountain View Standard News brian@mvstandard.com
The winless Pleasant Hope Pirates may have nightmares after this one. The Liberty Eagles scored nine times in the first half last Friday during the first-round of Districts as Andrew Raider returned two punts for touchdowns and the defense created three first-half turnovers that allowed the Eagles to pile up 61 points in the first two quarters, eventually breaking the team record for most points scored in a game with an 82-12 victory. The big plays came so fast that by the time Liberty had run ten offensive plays, they had already amassed a 40-0 lead. Three of those touchdowns came from Raider who
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returned a punt 66 yards for a touchdown after the Pirates first possession of the game, and did it again, this time for 81 yards and a score, the next time Pleasant Hope punted. In between, the senior widereceiver pulled down a 29-yard touchdown catch from Pruett. Koel Orchard and Marcos Rodriguez were also having a good night. Orchard recovered a fumble on Pleasant Hope’s second possession, scored on a two-point conversion to put the Eagles up 14-0, and broke free on a draw play in the second quarter for a 37yard touchdown run. Orchard finished the night with just Cut back! Marcos Rodriguez (6) gets a block from three carries but totaled 76 Max Rudolph (21) during Friday Night's game against yards. Meanwhile, Rodriguez Pleasant Hope. Rodriguez ran the ball 8 times for 203 got some work at quarterback yards and 3 touchdowns as the Eagles piled up 82 points See Eagles on Page 11
and advanced to the second round of Districts. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Lady Eagles win district title by Laura Wagner Mountain View Standard News laura@mvstandard.com
The season comes to a close for the Lady Eagles shortly after being crowned the SCA/District Champs. Their journey to a repeat state championship was halted during the first state playoff game on Saturday, October 24 by the Strafford Lady Indians. The loss was a battle between the #2 state ranked Lady Eagles and the #3 state ranked Lady Indians where a mere two points made the difference in each set. The Lady Eagles took the first set 28-26 but fell just short in the second 24-26. In a devastatingly close third set the Lady Eagles fell 24-26. Leading up to the playoffs, the Lady Eagles began the Class 2 District 9 battle with a bye for the first night as Houston defeated Ava, Cabool defeated Plato and Willow Springs defeated
Licking. Liberty took to the court on Tuesday, October 20 and defeated Houston 25-11 and 25-11. Cabool defeated Willow Springs in a three-set nail biter to move on to play Liberty for the district championship. The gymnasium was filled with excitement and tension as the set began. Storming ahead in the first set, Liberty won 25-15. The second set was a different story as the Bulldogs stayed within 2-3 points of the Eagles. Banding together and executing several key plays, the Lady Eagles won 25-20. "The district win is always nice to achieve. I feel like Cabool gave us a run for our money," began Head Coach Shari Tune on the district title win. "It's really hard to play the same team two to four times a season, so I feel like we handled both games well." Despite the state playoff loss the Lady Eagles ended their season with a record of 33-4 and a district title.
Spike It! - After defeating the Cabool Lady Bulldogs in two sets, the Lady Eagles are the 2015 Class 2 District 9 Champions. Pictured above, Brenley Stearns (9) spikes the ball. Stearns had 4 kills for the game. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Oregon Co.
Congressman Smith blasts Gov. Nixon over land transfer, asserts deal misuses funds Congressman Jason Smith called Governor Nixon’s proposal to transfer private land to state control in Oregon County “a clear misuse of funds.” Governor Nixon’s Missouri Department of Natural Resources plans to buy the land in Oregon County with money set aside in a lawsuit settlement to restore land damaged by lead mining. The problem is that the counties damaged in the lawsuit are nowhere near Oregon County. “As much as the governor’s administration may want to stake their legacy on this
land, the agreement is clear,” said Congressman Smith. “Oregon County is outside the impact area. Misusing these funds is a violation of the settlement agreement and the public trust.” Congressman Smith has said there are numerous projects within the impacted area of the Lead Belt that would be much better suited for restoration. He has also taken issue with the lack of transparency and has been adamant that the Oregon County community should have the opportunity to voice their concerns. “It’s telling that the first
time bureaucrats from Jefferson City come to Oregon County is once the public comment period had already closed,” Smith continued. No public meetings were held by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in Oregon County, and four days after the public comment period closed officials finally came before Oregon County Commissioners. Congressman Smith is confident that community meetings would have shown that folks in Oregon County do not want this new state-
owned land. “It’s ridiculous. This land grab is being done in secret. I have to question the legality of these actions,” Smith said. Congressman Smith sent a letter outlining his concerns Monday to U.S. Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Dan Ashe, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell, and Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director Sara Parker Pauley.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, along with several other agencies are looking for a male subject, D.J. Gideon. Gideon is wanted in conjunction with several drug related charges. If you see Gideon or know of his whereabouts, please contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 417-683-1020.
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. Charles K. Barton, age 32 - Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest on a class D felony charge of nonsupport. Bond set at $2,500. James A. Dooley, age 41 Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest on a class B felony charge of distribution/delivery/ manufacture/produce or attempt to or possess with intent to distribute/deliver/ manufacture/produce a controlled substance. No bond. Lance L. Long, age 31 Wanted for probation violation warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of passing bad checks. No bond. Tommy L. Parker, age 33 - Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest on a class D felony charge of nonsupport. Bond set at $2,500.
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Liberty Lady Eagles
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
SCA & District Champions
Liberty Lady Eagles Volleyball - Front row, Courtney Thomas, Brionna Kenaga, Kaitlyn Raith, Johonna Walkup and Jessi Stretch. Middle row, Brenley Stearns, Brook Conway, Piper Francis, Tori Terrill, MaKayla Elliott and Marissa Berry. Back row, Makayla Irvin, Allie Smith, Assistant Coach Jessica Tune, Head Coach Shari Tune, Assistant Coach Morgan Adams, McKaelin Roy and Madison Berry. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Upcoming Events Annual Taste of Missouri The West Plains Rotary Club will sponsor the 3rd Annual Taste of Missouri on October 30. Participants will enjoy a fun and exciting evening with friends sampling great beers, wines and food from our areas best restaurants and distributors. This event is the primary fundraiser of the Rotary Club and funds go to support such community programs as the Backpack Program, West Plains Educational Foundation, Imagination Library, and the Boy Scouts of America. Come show your support for all of the good causes the Rotary Club supports. The event takes place 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 Saint Louis St., West Plains. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door and are available from any Rotarian, at several of our participant locations, and at the Civic Center box office. For additional information or to register as a vendor, contact Kevin Walker at (417) 2574096 or kevin.walker@thrivent.com Rotary is a local, national, and international service organization made up of area professionals that use our moto of "Service Above Self" to complete local, national, and international service projects.
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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday Oct. 28
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Birch Tree Fall Festival The Birch Tree Fall Festival, sponsored by the Birch Tree Park Board, will be held in Downtown Birch Tree on Saturday, October 31 starting at 5 p.m. Festivities will start with concessions and the Harvest Royalty crowning followed immediately by costume contest for all ages. Costume ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 and adult. Come out for a fun evening. For more information call Patty or Tonya at 417-247-0495. Don't forget the Christmas Parade December 5 in Downtown Birch Tree.
Mtn. View Family Youth Center Halloween Party Oct. 31
The Mtn. View Family Youth Center will host their annual Halloween Party on Saturday, October 31. The party will begin at 5:30 p.m. And run until 8:30 p.m. The cost is $3 per Standard News Archives - The only information with this picture was '1995 MSTA Leadership Conference'. No child with children under 3 free. There will be games, treats, names were listed, however, we are pretty sure those two teachers in the back have been seen in the hallways at costume contest and crafts. Come for a safe place to have Mtn. View Elementary recently. tons of fun! The youth center is located at 306 Bay Street in Mtn. View. For more information call 417-934-KIDS. 2:00 p.m. $25 in advance or $35 at the 1:00 p.m.
Music In The Park
Music in the Park will host a talent show on Saturday, October 31 at 7 p.m. All proceeds will go to the winner. Call 417-247-8356 to register.
Pumpkin Bash in Willow Springs October 31 There will be a Pumpkin Bash at Booster Field in Willow Springs on Saturday, October 31. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Bring your own canopy, table, etc. Booths will be judged on appearance and a prize will be awarded for "Best of Show". Between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. there will be candy and games. This event is sponsored by the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce and Landmark Bank.
Horseback-Hard Body Endurance Fun Ride The Shannon County Saddle Club and Birch Tree Fire Department present a Horseback-Hard Body Endurance Fun Rid on Saturday, November 7. Meet at the Shannon County Saddle Club Arena (Hwy. 60, 4 miles West of Birch Tree or 8 miles East of Mtn. View to U Hwy. and follow the signs). Registion will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for $15 for a 2-hour ride and the endurance contest continues when you return to the arena. Winner of the endurance contest wins a saddle! Concessions stand will be open, no alcohol please. There will be games for the kids with prizes and lots of hot cocoa. For more information call Richard Murphy at 417-247-6994, Samuel Murphy at 417252-4117, Ranae Rutledge at 573-953-0762 or Carolyn Morris at 573-714-0437.
Community Wide Thanksgiving Day Dinner A community-wide Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at 205 West 5th Street (behind Signal) on Thursday, November 26. Donations will be accepted and are much appreciated. Items needed are turkey, ham, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, milk, tea, lemonade and dessert items. Delivery is free and available for homebound/disabled. Call Pastor Robin at 417-934-2747.
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Bingo at the door. Proceeds benefits the Arts & Crafts Club at the Mtn. View Healthcare West Plains Noon Rotary WSCF Ferguson Building 5:30 p.m. Club's community projects. in Willow Springs. Call Sue First Baptist Church AWANAs. Call 417-204-5104 for details Thompson at 417-252-7477 Meal served at 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. for information. church starts at 6 p.m. Skating & Open gym at the 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 28th 5:45 p.m. Mtn. View Family Youth Center Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl 7:00 a.m. - Narcotics Anonymous, until 9:45 p.m. For more Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 Coffee & Billiards at the 6:30 p.m. at Mothers Against information call 417-934-5437. N. Pine Street in Mountain Mtn. View Senior Center Methamphetamine (MAM) 503 $3 admission per child View. For more information call 7:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394. - Biscuits & Gravy at the Mtn. E. Main Street Willow Springs. For information call Free Movie Night at the - Yoga Classes at the MV View Senior Center until 9:30 417-469-0018 Star, sponsored by the United Methodist Church. a.m. Buttermilk biscuits and or 417-855-9113. Willow Springs Community Call 417-247-7153 for more sausage gravy, $1.50 for a 6:00 p.m. Foundation; Vincent Price in information. small and $2.00 for large, - Chili Cook-Off and Trunk House on Haunted Hill; pre- Zumba at the Mtn. View coffee included. or Treat at the Mtn. View show Willow Springs history by Community Center, instructed Carry-out or dine-in Christian Church. Come Lou Wehmer at by Mary Zitter-Newman - Willow Springs Farmers celebrate at the Fall Festival. 6:30 p.m., movie at 7 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Market, 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Saturday, October 31st Mountain View Al-Anon will Booster Field on Main Street. - The Annual Trunk or Treat for children ages 11 and younger TBA meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at 9:00 a.m. will be held at the West Plains LHS Cross Country the First Presbyterian Church, Howell County Health Civic Center. Admission is one District Meet located at 205 East 2nd Department satellite clinic canned food item per person. 10:30 a.m. Street in Mtn. View. For more from 9 a.m. –3 p.m. at The Proceeds benefit OMC Story Time is held with stories, information call 417-934-2682. Good Samaritan Care Clinic, Riverways Hospice and the finger plays, arts, crafts and Tuesday, November 3rd 501 W. Hwy 160 in Mtn. View. Elks Lodge 2418 Christmas snacks at the West Plains Special Election Day in Services offered are WIC for Kids program. Public Library for ages Howell County (Women, Infant, and Children 8:00 p.m. 2-6 until 11 a.m. TBA program) and Immunizations. Alcoholics Anonymous and 1:00 p.m. MS Boys Basketball to For more information, please Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m. at LHS Boys Swim SWMO compete in the Van Buren contact Howell County Health Tournament Department at 417-256-7078 Sacred Heart Church in Willow Championships at Springfield Springs. Call 417-469-5550 for Centtral 7:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. information 5:00 p.m. Coffee & Billiards at the Exercise at the Thursday, October 29th Trick-or-Treating in Mtn. View Senior Center Mtn. View Healthcare 7:00 a.m. Mtn. View until 8 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Rotary Club of Mtn. View 5:30 p.m. Matter of Balance Exercise - Story Time at the will meet at Ron's Family Halloween Party at the Class until 11 a.m. Call Mtn. View Public Library Restaurant. Mtn. View Family Youth Center 417-934-6504 to register - Swedish Weaving at the 10:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. $3 per child/ 12:00 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center Story Time is held with stories, children 3 and under free/ Mtn. View Chamber of - Arthritis Exercise at the finger plays, arts, crafts and parents free. Games, treats, Commerce weekly meeting Mtn. View Senior Center snacks at the West Plains costume contest and crafts. at the Mtn. View Community 11:00 a.m. Public Library for ages Call 417-934-KIDS Center. Call 417-934-2794 Puzzles at the 2-6 until 11 a.m. 6:00 p.m. for more information. Mtn. View Senior Center 2:00 p.m. Pumpkin Bash (trunk or treat) - Willow Springs Chamber of 11:30 a.m. LHS Boys Swim SWMO will be held at the Booster Commerce. Call 417-469-5519 Blood Pressure Checks at the Championships Field at 6 pm. Sponsored for information. The meeting Mtn. View Senior Center at Springfield Centtral by Willow Springs Chamber will be held at OP Hall at 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 30th and Landmark Bank. Call the country club. Willow Springs Rotary Club at 7:00 a.m. Landmark at 417-469-2343 or 12:30 p.m. Open Range. Contact Teresa Coffee & Billiards at the the Chamber at 417-469-5519 - Shuffleboard Games at Waggoner at 417-252-0316 Mtn. View Senior Center for information. Mtn. View Senior Center for information. 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. - Hand to Foot Card Game at 12:30 p.m. - Storytime at the Willow Spooktacular III concert by the the Mtn. View Senior Center Shuffleboard Games at Springs Library. Call the library Southern Ozarks Community 4:30 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center at 417-469-3482 for info Orchestra sponsored by the Tumbling at the Mtn. View - Halloween Party at the Mtn. Willow Springs Arts Council, Family Youth Center until 7:30 View Senior Center. Costume 7:00 p.m. at the Star Theater. p.m. For more information call contest and prizes for the best Come in costume if you like. 417-934-5437. (Help for friends homemade costume and Call Becky Cash at 5:30 p.m. & families of alcoholics) best carved pumpkin. 417-962-0979 or Ginny 2nd thru 3rd Grade Girl Scouts Monday - 7:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. VanOskeuls at 417-855-0152 to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Mtn. View - Shuffleboard Games at Sunday, November 1st Street in Mtn. View. For more Presbyterian Church Mtn. View Senior Center 8:00 p.m. information call Joyce Dixon at 5:30 p.m. Willow Springs Alcoholics 417-934-2394. 205 E. 2nd Street Taste of Missouri will be held at Anonymous and Al-Anon 6:30 p.m. 417-247-7146 the West Plains Civic Center. meetings at the Sacred Heart Country Dance at the Mtn. or Tickets buy samples of area Church. Call 417-469-5550 View Community Center 417-247-0566 food, beer and wine and are for more information. 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 2nd Mtn. View A.A. group meets TBA at the Presbyterian Church in LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: MS Boys Basketball to the basement. The church is Readers are encouraged to share their opinions by compete in the Van Buren located at 205 East 2nd Street writing letters to the editor. Letters to the editor will be Tournament in Mtn. View
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Letter to the Editor:
What happened to American prosperity? It is the 1960s and the Beach Boys are singing, Little Surfer Girl and Wouldn't It Be Nice? ... Gas is .25 per gallon, the price of a car is $2,600 and the family house, $12,700. Flash forward to the'70s: The Eagles are singing, Take It Easy, Kermit the Frog's favorite song is The Rainbow Connection, Happy Days and The Dukes of Hazzard are on the tube. A Datsun 210 costs $3,869 and a new home, $23,400. What happened to American prosperity when the wages of the late Sixties (1.68 per hour) bought $10 of today's goods? The prosperity of America was built upon small businesses and the interaction of these with the community. Banks supported innovative projects that would be of benefit to the people. The people responded by buying goods and services at a reasonable price. This constant give and take from community to community created jobs and prosperity. In the 1980's, things began to change as businesses
moved offshore taking jobs and wages while using US capital in foreign investment instead of at home. This investment did not return as profit or taxes, but was held offshore creating a constant outflow of American wealth to countries such as China. The benefit of this scheme accrued to stockholders, but not to the American worker. This is where income inequality began. In this scenario, both CEO's and congressional representatives abandoned the American worker as obsolete in a global market of cheap labor. Trade agreements, such as NATA removed the incentive to invest in the US. As the market fell in 2008, the elite had little t fear as the worker's taxes propped up failing banks, Dividends from China still accrued to stockholders and this is why we had the phenomenon of recession, coupled with a high-performing stock market. The poor and middleclass became poorer, while the rich increased their bottom lines in foreign markets.
Mtn. View Garden Club plants Daffodils at MVE
Daffodil Days - For over a decade members of the Mtn. View Garden Club have been planting Daffodil bulbs with Mtn. View Elementary first grade students. The Daffodils are planted in front of the elementary where rows upon rows are seen in the Spring. The Mountain View Garden Club is a member of the South Central District of the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and Central Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
In essence, the American economy had moved to China through a financial scheme that drained capital from US banks for foreign investment. By producing goods in China and selling them back to US consumers, stockholders had the best of both worlds in that they claimed both investment capital from US banks to support their offshore factories at the same time that they drew additional income from the sales of tech products to American consumers. Little of this money remained in the US. When money consistently leaves a country, prosperity cannot exist. This scenario cannot continue, indefinitely, as the failure of China's economy reveals. At some point, workers in other countries will demand higher wages and regulations on US company profit. The companies then shift factories to countries with more vulnerable worker populations. In example, Nike pays its Vietnamese worker .25 per hour. This constant shifting of markets, coupled with the drain of capital from the home country creates the instability that we see in financial
markets, globally. It creates poverty at home and riches for stockholders. The paint that people are feeling around the globe is nothing less than a purposeful consequence of corporate and financial manipulation; the antithesis of democratic free markets. What is the solution? First, stand against Obama's new trade agreements, the TPP and TAFTA that are being discussed and ratified in congress. Not even your representatives are allowed to view the documents before voting! This is a removal of democratic representation and democracy, itself. These agreements remove American sovereignty in favor of corporate interests. Second, demand that all US companies doing business overseas pay their fair share of taxes to the American economy. Vote for congressional reps that are in favor of keeping jobs at home. Demand that the stock portfolio of congressional representatives be transparent and that conflicts of interest are grounds for removal. Gwen Reese Mountain View, MO
President Obama is Holding America’s Troops Hostage Something historic happened Thursday afternoon. While many eyes were focused on Hillary Clinton’s testimony at the Benghazi Hearing on Capitol Hill, President Obama brazenly vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill that funds America’s national security and has been signed into law for each of the last 50 years. The bill passed the House and Senate with bipartisan support, and gave the president every penny he asked for to keep America safe. But, the president is playing politics with our troops. He vetoed this bill because he wants to increase spending on other government programs. President Obama is holding our troops hostage to try to pressure Congress into putting America even further in debt. The president should support this important legislation which makes positive reforms to the military compensation and benefits system that our troops deserve. Previously, 83 percent of service members were not eligible to participate in a retirement plan, but with
Thayer’s Go Green Self-Reliance Festival
Not only did local vendors and speakers make their way to the annual Go Green Self-Reliance Festival in Thayer last weekend, so did hundreds of people in attendance who wanted to learn more about natural pain relief, the ins and outs of using organic products and more. I have attended this event before, and I always enjoy looking at the newest trends and ideas in the self-reliance, living green industry. Speakers like Christina Shaw spoke about natural pain relief, foods that heal and more natural ways of caring for yourself. There were insightful talks about HAM Radio and how it is once again being thought of as a way of communicating regularly. Tim Starks discussed self-defense and gave those in attendance some great tips for taking care of themselves. Along with many others, I was able to sample all-natural smoothies while gathering information from groups and vendors. Local history books were readily available along with locally grown honey, goat soap, hemp jewelry, organic vegetables and more. There were new products, ideas and publications that I found to be quite insightful. As society is making an overall push to being more self-reliant, I am quite proud to see so many local people creating and crafting ideas that I am sure will one day soon be common. Oregon County As a follow-up to last week's column about the possible purchase of 2,500 acres in Oregon County by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), I want to reiterate why this possible sale makes me so unhappy. First, I am not opposed to the sale of private lands to whomever the land-owner wishes to sell. I am however, opposed to the state or federal government being secretive about their intentions to purchase large parcels of land, particularly when such purchase has far-reaching property tax implications for an entire community or county. In this area taking any substantial amount of private land and making it public, thus leaving the county unable to collect taxes, is detrimental. The bottom line is that the citizens should be involved and at the very least they should be told of the plans by the government to purchase lands. Our schools need all the revenue they can get. The loss of the tax revenue for the 2,500 acres at Frederick Creek Ranch will be devastating to Oregon County Schools. As a community working hard to advance our schools, we cannot allow the government to come in and blindside us with this covert purchase of land. They are not just purchasing land, they are essentially punishing our children when and if they take this land off the tax rolls. There is currently a $400 million backlog in repairs that are needed on property already owned by the DNR. This past session DNR was allocated $40 million through a bonding bill to help maintain and repair our current state park system, which the citizens will be footing the bill for the next twenty years. Now, DNR wants to purchase more land, when they can’t keep up with the maintenance of our current state park system. Finally, DNR settled with lead mining companies to restore lands damaged by the practice. Oregon County never was involved in lead mining. Yet, both the state and federal government want to use settlement funds to buy Fredrick Creek Ranch in Oregon County. I stand firm in my belief that when funds are designated to repair land, they should be used for that. As our land is our greatest natural resource, we must be good stewards and as such, we have an obligation to leave the land in the same or better condition than when we found it. Stay tuned for more from me on the developments of the DNR’s attempts to purchase land in Oregon County. As always, I appreciate it when groups from around Missouri and from our community back home come to visit me at the Capitol. If you would like to arrange a time to come and visit me in Jefferson City, or if you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact my Capitol office at (573) 751-1882.
this bill, service members will be able to contribute to a savings plan and receive matching contributions from the Department of Defense. The NDAA also gives our brave military men and women a pay raise. The bill preserved Basic Allowance for Housing for dual military couples and rejected the president’s drastic increases to TRI-CARE pharmacy copays. The NDAA authorizes the funds necessary to pay our troops, protect our country and keep Americans safe and this veto is dangerous. During the turbulent time we live in, the United States should not let its guard down. Currently, Russia is threatening the Ukraine, providing support to Iran and Syria, and probing U.S. air space. Additionally, China is setting up for potential major military action in the South China Sea and building artificial islands to be better poised to take over territories. The Middle East is a mess and the horrific acts of ISIS continue to threaten Americans and Christians around the world. As I’ve said before, instead of eliminating threats, President Obama is creating them. We all have loved ones, whether friends or family, in the military. I think of the folks in the community of Ft. Leonard Wood. They’ve already been hit with the news of the president’s reductions to troop strength and the ensuing loss of jobs. We need to provide those military families who sacrifice so much on our behalf, the certainty that we will support them through thick and thin. Vetoing the NDAA does not do that. It’s time for Congress to come together and Recognition - Sheila Matlock, Mansfield City override the president’s veto Clerk presented Mtn. View City Clerk Willa Kramer and do right by our service with a certificate of recognition from the Missouri City members. Clerks and Finance Officers (MoCCFFOA). Kramer
Kramer recognized at MV city council meeting
was presented the certificate in appreciation for her dedicated service to the citizens of Mtn. View and for her commitment and perseverance to obtain her Missouri Registered City Clerk Certification. (Photo: Standard/ Wagner)
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who attended our 70th wedding anniversary and for all the nice cards. Jack and Jean Thomas
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Death Notices Kathryn Ann Kufeldt Kathryn Ann Kufeldt, 68, of Birch Tree, Missouri departed this life on October 16, 2015 at her home. She was born May 12, 1947 in Grandfield, Oklahoma, the daughter of
James Robert and Annie Geraldine (Mangum) Stokes. Kathryn was united in marriage to Jay R Kufeldt on April 5, 1983 in Lafayette,
Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Annie Stokes; brother, Jim Stokes; and niece, Cherri Saltzman Mire. She is survived by her husband, Jay, of the home; two daughters, Crystal Thomason, Birch Tree, MO and Wendy Williams, Mountain View, MO; grandchildren, Nichole Myers, Mandy Baker, Tymber Masterson, Michael Williams, Tyler Thomason, Tre Thomason, Teah Thomason, and Alex Lindma; great-grandchildren Sophia Combs, Jaxon Myers, Gavin Masterson, and Eden Myers, one brother Charles Stokes, New Iberia, LA, one sister Dora L. Szkatulski, Lafayette, LA; step children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Virgie Agnes Terrill Hodge Kathy enjoyed life. She loved spending time with family and friends. She was a unique woman with an unforgettable personality. She enjoyed watching old shows on TV, reading, drawing, crafting, and had a special love for crocheting. She was the #1 fan at the games for her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. A Visitation was held Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at Yarber Chapel in Mountain View. Condolences may be left at www.yarbermortuary.com. Memorial contributes can be made to the Wesley McIntire Walk for Cancer Fund, care of Security Bank of the Ozarks, 201 MO US Hwy 19, Winona, MO 65588. 573-325-4231.
Josephine 'Jo' Smotherman Funeral services for Josephine “Jo” Smotherman were held Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Pastor Andrew Sanders
officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Teresita, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO. Josephine (Jo) Smotherman was born September 18, 1923 in Shannon County, Missouri, the daughter of Ira C. and Mabel (Wilson) Culpepper.
She departed this life on October 18, 2015, at Saint Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 92 years and one month. On March 22, 1946, she was united in marriage to Thurman P. Smotherman and to this union three children were born, Linda, Bonnie and Wayne. Jo & Thurman were married 49 years before his death in 1995. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Mabel Culpepper, an infant brother, Eugene Culpepper, and two sisters, Emma Jean Moore & Agnes Davidson. Jo was a member of the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. Jo worked several years at DeBoard Drug Store in Mountain View and retired from Angelica Sewing Factory after working there a number of years. She is survived by one son, Wayne Smotherman and wife, Carolyn, of Mountain View Missouri; two daughters,
Bonnie Jackson and husband, Mike, of Saint Clair, Missouri; Linda Chowning and husband, Marvin, of Saint Charles, Missouri; one granddaughter, Lisa Dickinson and husband, John of Union, Missouri; four grandsons, Cory Smotherman of Little Rock, Arkansas; Preston Jackson and wife, Gina of Tremont, Illinois; Greg Chowning and wife, Debbie of O’Fallon, Missouri; and Tim Chowning and wife Karen, of Saint Charles, Missouri; nine great grandchildren; Blake Dickinson, Jack Dickinson, Miranda Smotherman, Ella Jackson, Abigail Jackson, Nicholas Chowning, Christin Chowning, Brandon Chowning and Michayla Chowning; one sister; Betty Jackson, of Independence, Missouri; one brother, Fred Culpepper and wife Deloris, of Des Moines, Iowa; lots of nieces and nephews. Online condolences can be sent to www. duncanfuneralhomes.com
Allen Ross Townsend Allen Ross Townsend the son of Alvin Ross Townsend and Ida Clark Townsend was born Febuary 20th, 1939 at Hot Springs, South Dakota and passed away at Ozark Medical Center in West Plains Missouri on Monday October 20th, 2015 making his age 76 years 8 months. Allen was united in marriage to Alice Heverns (Renegar) December 20th, 1996. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 637 in Mountain View, Missouri. He served his country as a Marine security guard on the Sacramento Railway for 4
years. He loved watching NASCAR races and driving his tractor on the farm as well as spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his father Alvin Ross Townsend and mother Ida Curl, three brothers Robert (Bob) Townsend, Richard (Dick) Townsend and Vernon Townsend. He is survived by his wife Alice Townsend of the home, one son Adam Townsend; two daughters, Shelia Townsend and Tammy Harlow; two step sons, Frank and Earnie Renegar;
7 grandchildren, Dagan Townsend, Lindsay Conditt and Stephanie Conditt of Oregon City, Oregon and Frankie, Rickie, Jayson and Annalice, two great grandchildren Blake and Brilynn, Renegar of Missouri. Memorial graveside services and Military honors will be held Saturday, November 7th, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Mountain View, Missouri under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at bradfordfuneralhome. net
Margaruite Nancy Smith Edwards Margaruite Nancy Smith Edwards, 81, of Lamar, Missouri departed this life on October 21, 2015 at Lamar, Missouri. She was born on October 6, 1934 in Peru,
Indiana, the daughter of David and Myrtle (Taylor) Singleton. She is preceded in death by her parents; three husbands, Ferrell “Doc” Smith, Don Lash, and Ben Edwards; three children, Franky, Mildred, and Linda; one grandchild; and two great
grandchildren. She is survived by ten children, Bobby Smith and wife, Dixie, Knob Noster, MO, Naomi Collins and husband, Leslie, West Plains, MO, Otha Smith and wife, Pat, Mountain View, MO, JoAnn Singleton, Lucretia Singleton and husband, Darrold, Mountain Home, AR, Roger Smith and wife, Roberta, Paris, TN, Gary Smith and wife, Cynthia, Salisbury, MD, Donna Mason and husband, Randy, Lamar, MO, Cecil Smith and wife, Carol, Mountain View, MO, and Joyce Smith of Chaffee, MO; six siblings, Darrold Singleton and wife, Lou, Mountain Home, AR, David Singleton, Kansas City, MO, Barbara Campbell and husband, Jim, Bucyrus, MO, Carol Nickerson and husband, Raymond, Kansas City, MO, June Smith, Fresno, CA, and Lavada Long, Vancouver, WA;
28 grandchildren, 60 great grandchildren, and 50 great great grandchildren. Margaruite was a member of Church of God of Prophecy, Birch Tree, Missouri. She was a homemaker who showed her love for her family by cooking and caring for them. She was a particularly loving and protective mother and proud grandmother. She was a generous giver to the Lord’s work. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, MO with Bro. Gary Larsen officiating. Interment was in Gill Cemetery, Mountain View. Memorials may be made to Birch Tree Church of God of Prophecy. Condolences may be expressed at www. yarbermortuary.com
Free Fall Festival Nov. 1 features horse rides, hayrides and movie at First Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Mountain View invites you and your family to a Fall Festival, Sunday, Nov. 1, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. This FREE event will offer fun for all ages, from babies, children and teens to young adults, parents and seniors! Activities will take place throughout the event and culminate with a showing of the
movie, When the Game Stands Tall, out on the lawn (bring your own blanket or lawn chair.) Children and youth must be accompanied by their parents or a responsible adult. This year will feature attractions like horse rides, hayrides, catapult/slingshot target practice, face painting and more. There will also be food available
during the festival with popcorn and drinks being served during the movie. The FBC family looks forward to welcoming your family to Fall Festival 2015. For questions or more information, please contact the church office at (417) 934-2621. Also, visit FBC’s website at www.mvfbc.com and www.facebook.com/ firstbaptistmountainview.
Virgie Agnes Terrill, daughter of Earnest Elvin and Ellen Cordelia (Smith) Terrill was born December 13, 1915 at Hartshorn,
Missouri and departed this life on Sunday, October 18, 2015 in Houston, Missouri making her age 99 years 10
months and 5 days. Virgie and William Paul Hodge were united in marriage June 23, 1934 at Eminence, Missouri. Paul passed away February 2, 2003 making their union together 68 years at the time of his death. Virgie and Paul live in the Eminence and Summersville communities. They lived in Summersville at the time of their retirement. She was an accomplished seamstress, wonderful cook. She and Paul enjoyed gardening together with Virgie canning their produce. She had an abundance of love for her nieces and nephews, and did what she could to show them how much they were loved. Virgie is preceded in death by her parents Ernest and
Funeral services for Gary Hollis were held Thursday, October 22, 2015 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Rev. Adam Gordon officiating. Pallbearers were Ronnie Neal, David Toombs, Eddie Wakefield, Ryan Bowden, Steve Hicks, and Gilbert Miley. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO. Gary Allen Hollis was born July 26, 1948 at Winona, MO the son of Harry Allen Hollis and Emma Sue (Smith) Hollis. He passed away October 19, 2015 at West Plains, MO at the age of 67 years, two
months and 19 days. He was united in marriage to Beverly Skaggs on February 10, 1968 at Winona, MO and to this union two children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew Brad Howell. He is survived by his wife Beverly of Winona, MO; one son Kent A. Hollis and Joey Winger of Winona, MO; and one daughter Lindy Hollis of Winona, MO; two sisters Donna Howell and husband Vernon of Winona, MO and Sharon Rex and husband Tom of Winona, MO; three grandchildren Lacy McClurg, Stephanie Hollis, and Chayse Hollis all of Winona, MO; two
Ellen, her beloved husband Paul, two sisters, Beulah and Ruby, seven brothers, Emil, Virgil, Ray, Norman, Robert, Meril and Eugene. Surviving is sisters-in-law, Bessie Terrill of Barnhart, Missouri, and Freda Terrill of Springfield, Missouri, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She professed her faith in Christ and truly believed in the Lord. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Bradford Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 21 from 12 to service at 1 p.m.. Interment will be in Black Pond Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.
Gary Allen Hollis
great grandchildren Krew Bowden and Leighton Bowden of Winona, MO; and several nieces and nephews Gary owned and operated Hollis Motor Sales in Winona, MO for many years. He enjoyed traveling out west with his family to hunt deer and antelope. Gary liked to drag race and enjoyed playing with his grandkids and great grandkids. He was widely known for his quick wit and unique sense of humor. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Online condolences can be sent to www. duncanfuneralhomes.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 Sunday, October 18, 2015 Deputy Matthew Roberts was dispatched to Bullseye #24 located at U.S. Hwy. 160 in West Plains in reference to a gas drive-off that occurred. It was reported that an unknown male subject did not pay for $49.50 worth of gasoline. This matter is under investigation. Monday, October 19, 2015 While on patrol on CR 1930 Deputy Jason Long observed a dirt bike that was travelling West on CR 1260 he attempted to stop the bike for improper lighting, no registration and careless and imprudent driving. Upon catching up to the bike at the intersection of CR 1260 and CR 1770 Deputy Long initiated his emergency lights and the bike accelerated and sped away. Deputy Long then activated his siren and the bike continued to speed away from Deputy Long travelling to CR 1380 where it continued Westbound until turning into a driveway and then dropping the bike behind the residence and then the driver of the bike fled on foot into the woods. This matter is still under investigation at this time. A male subject made a report to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office of identity theft. The case remains under investigation. Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to CR 8040 in West Plains for a reported suicide. Upon further investigation a male subject, identified as Herbert C. Asche, 49 of West Plains was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Deputies were dispatched to CR 8800 in West Plains for a check of well-being. The family of a male subject had been unable to make contact with him. When family members and deputies entered the residence, they discovered the male subject deceased. Deputy Buddy Thompson was dispatched to a domestic disturbance occurring on CR 4490 in West Plains. Upon arrival he made contact with both parties and it was determined that neither wished to pursue criminal charges. Both parties were advised of Missouri’s 12-hour rule for domestic violence and agreed to separate for the remainder of the day. Deputy Buddy Thompson was dispatched to a location on CR 6230 in West Plains for a report of a domestic altercation. Upon arrival it was discovered that a verbal argument had taken place. The parties agreed to separate and no charges are sought. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 A female subject came into the sheriff’s office and reported that she has recently found out that a male subject she knows has had sexual intercourse with her juvenile daughter who is under the age of 17 on four different occasions at a location on CR 9180 in Howell County. This matter is still under investigation and will be forwarded to the investigative division for further follow up. 911 received an emergency call from the residence of a male subject of West Plains. The caller reported a male subject had stopped breathing. When first responders and South Howell County Ambulance arrived the male subject was deceased. Because of the male subject’s medical condition, the death is ruled as natural causes. Friday, October 23, 2015 Deputy Rodney Harper responded to U.S. Hwy. 60 in West Plains where a male subject reported that someone broke into his business and stole a .25 cal. Gun. Evidence was collected at the scene and the investigation is on-going at this time. Saturday, October 24, 2015 Deputy Bruce Sortman was dispatched to a residence on CR 2800 in Mtn. View for a possible fight in progress. Upon his arrival he was advised a domestic situation had occurred however the aggressor had left. The matter is under investigation. COMMITMENTS Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Dooley Straton Sansegraw, 21 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Thursday, October 22, 2015 Nathan Troy Powell, 33 of Willow Springs was booked for a court ordered commitment.
Douglas County Sheriff's Department Report During the week of October 12 through October 18 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department has answered 98 Calls for Service and has arrested 16 subjects. There are currently 12 subjects incarcerated in the Douglas County Jail. On Saturday, October 17, 2015, Deputy Page responded to the East side of Douglas County with a report of a disturbance at a residence. Once there two female subjects were encountered. One of the females, Sharon Vance, was discovered to be a fugitive from Arkansas with several warrants. Vance is also awaiting local charges for Douglas County as a result of this incident. On Monday, October 19, 2015, Deputy Gabe Stroud initiated a traffic stop on West 14 Highway near K Highway. Deputy Stroud’s K9 Yadi hit on and indicated possible drugs on the vehicle. This stop resulted in the arrest of a female subject with charges being filed and are pending for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, along with several other agencies are looking for a male subject: D.J. Gideon. Gideon is wanted in conjunction with several drug related charges. If you see Gideon or know of his whereabouts, please contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 417-683-1020.
The Standard News Friday, October 23, 2015 Nathaniel Clark Wester, 35 of Birch Tree was booked for a court ordered commitment. Kevin Charles Skiver, 46 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 10-25-15 for time served. Jeffrey Lee McCrone, 22 of Mtn. View was booked for a court ordered commitment. James EdwFyffe, 46 of Birch Tree was booked for a court ordered commitment. Saturday, October 24, 2015 Ashley Renee Rutledge, 25 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. ARRESTS Friday, July 17, 2015 Christopher Patrick Amsden, 41 of Poplar Bluff was arrested for felony stealing. He was transferred to Butler County on 1024-15. Friday, October 2, 2015 Floyd Dalton Andrews, 19 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for felonious restraint; armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. He bonded out on 10-22-15 and is to appear in court on 11-12-15. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Jonathan Taylor Horton, 23 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for probation violation. He is to appear in court on 11-4-15. Tuesday, October 13, 2015 Jason Robert Cochran, 24 of Mtn. View was arrested for probation violation. He bonded out on 10-21-15. Thursday, October 15, 2015 Charity Dawn Massey, 37 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for felony failure to appear and probation/ parole violation. She is currently being held without bond. Joanna Louise Brown, 38 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation/parole violation and 3 counts of felony failure to appear. She is currently being held without bond. Friday, October 16, 2015 Joseph Laverne Newton, 51 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for fraudulent use of a credit/debit device. He is to appear in court on 11-4-15. Zachary Aaron Franklin, 21 of West Plains was arrested on a Polk County warrant for 3 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He was transferred to Polk County on 10-18-15. Saturday, October 17, 2015 Vincent Wayne Scott, 26 of Pomona was arrested on a Mtn. View warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He was transferred to Mtn. View on 10-21-15. Daniel Adair Osmun, 44 of West Plains was arrested on a Willow Springs warrant for driving while revoked/suspended. He bonded out on 10-18-15. Michelle Nicole Lessenden, 18 of West Plains was arrested
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 Parish L. Gale, 25 of Summersville was arrested on Sunday, October 18 at 3:15 a.m. in Texas County for felony Wright County warrant for possession of controlled substance. He is currently being held in the Texas County Jail on bond. Timothy N. Freedle, 32 of West Plains was arrested on Friday, October 23 at 11:20 p.m. in Howell County for 3 misdemeanor warrants West Plains PD for traffic offense and no seat belt. He was taken to the West Plains Police Department where he is being held on bond. Edward R. Hopper, 49 of Hartville was arrested on Saturday, October 24 at 2:23 p.m. in Howell County for 2 Wright County misdemeanor warrants for traffic offenses; Willow Springs PD misdemeanor warrant for driving while revoked; failure to produce insurance; no valid license; failure to register motor vehicle. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held on bond. ACCIDENTS A two-vehicle accident occurred on Monday, October 19 at 3:32 p.m. in Howell County on U.S. Hwy. 160, 3 miles East of West Plains. According to reports a 2001 Toyota Tacoma operated by Jariah J. Irwin, 35 of Birch Tree stopped to make a left turn and was struck in the rear by a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo operated by Mary L. Bassham, 80 of Salem, AR. Bassham was taken by ambulance to Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains with minor injuries. The accident was investigated by Trooper L.W. Sanders. A three-vehicle accident occurred on Wednesday, October 21 at 3:20 p.m. in Howell County on U.S. Hwy. 63, 2.5 miles South of West Plains. According to reports a 2012 Freightliner Propane Truck operated by Randy L. Reid, 39 of Peace Valley was stopped in the roadway to make a left turn. A 2003 Chevrolet Silverado operated by Allison M. Kimbrough, 17 of Peace Valley struck a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado operated by Reba J. Libby, 55 of West Plains in the rear pushing it into the freightliner. Kimbrough was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains with minor injuries. Libby, along with a passenger Mason W. Libby, 12 of West Plains both sought their own medical treatment. The accident was investigated by Trooper C.A. Kimes and assisted by Cpl. T.E. Young and Trooper L.W. Sanders. A one-vehicle accident occurred on Friday, October 23 at 5:45 p.m. in Oregon County on Hwy. 19, 1 mile North of Alton. According to reports a 1992 Chevrolet S10 operated by Richie D. Prewett, 43 of Birch Tree was travelling Northbound when the vehicle skidded out of control, ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned. Prewett was taken by ambulance to Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains with moderate injuries. The accident was investigated by Sgt. S.L. Nelson and assisted by Trooper J.M. Heimsoth and Cpl. T.E. Young.
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on a Howell County warrant for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She is currently being held on a $4,500 bond. Sunday, October 18, 2015 Jeremy Matthew Irwin, 45 of Mucie, IN was arrested on a Howell County warrant for tampering-1st degree and possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He is currently being held on a $100,000 bond. Nicole Amber Passmore, 26 of Lebanon was arrested on a Laclede County warrant for probation violation. She was transferred to Laclede County on 10-19-15. Jason Louis Brege, 22 of Pottersville was arrested on a Howell County warrant for court clerk failed to perform act or duty. He is currently being held without bond. Monday, October 19, 2015 Randy Allen Gastineau, 38 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Shannon County warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 10-19-15 and is to appear in court on 11-17-15. Robert McKinley Cobb, 30 of West Plains was arrested for bond revocation of original charge of possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He is currently being held on a $20,000 bond. Chris John Pietz, 34 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for distrib/del/manuf/prod/attempt controlled substance. He is currently being held on a $30,000 bond. Joanna Christine Sharp, 47 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for 2 counts of distrib/del/manuf/prod/ attempt controlled substance. She is currently being held on a $45,000 bond. Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Ashlie Bree Williams, 30 of Thayer was arrested on a Howell County warrant for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and a West Plains warrant for 4 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. She is currently being led without bond. Samantha Lynn Deardorff, 18 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for domestic assault-3rd degree; fraudulent use of a credit/debit device; misdemeanor stealing/ felony stealing; unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and burglary3rd degree. He is currently being held on a $19,500 bond. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Lucas Edward Threlkeld, 35 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for felony failure to appear and DWR/S for failure to maintain financial responsibility. He is currently being held on a $4,500 bond. Friday, October 23, 2015 Barry Franklin Hatton, 40 of West Plains was arrested on a Texas County warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear; a Wright County warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear and a Cabool City warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 10-23-15 and is to appear in court on 11-12-15. Jason Lewis Sisco, 35 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for probation violation, failure to register as a sex offender and an Oregon County warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held without bond. Jessica Renae Inman, 33 of Dora, OH was arrested on a Webster County warrant for probation violation. She is currently being held without bond. Natasha Lynn Bourgoin, 23 of Springfield was arrested on a Howell County warrant for felony failure to appear. She bonded out on 10-23-15 and is to appear in court on 11-9-15. Saturday, October 24, 2015 Edward Russell Hopper, 49 of Hartville was arrested on a Willow Springs warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear and a Wright County warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $875 bond. Thomas Mark Bales, 42 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 10-2415 and is to appear in court on 11-9-15 Sunday, October 25, 2015 David Dwight Howell, 48 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Willow Springs warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $912.50 bond.
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 Friday, October 23, 2015 Randall L. Ledbetter, 29 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for fail to show proof of insurance. Christopher Lee Ranson, 28 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for stealing (under $750). INCIDENTS Monday, October 19 thru Monday, October 26 Report of a female kidnapped by ex-boyfriend, was found in Raymondville, she made arrangements to meet exboyfriend. Officers were approached by a female advising that her mother may have been kidnapped. A business owner reported damage to one of his machines. A mother reported that her juvenile daughter was missing. She was unable to contact the juvenile by phone and the juvenile's last known location was Mtn. View. A report was taken and the juvenile was located about an hour later. A female walked into the station saying someone tried to enter her house. A report was taken and faxed to county where the incident occurred. A delivery truck struck a concrete barrier puncturing the fuel tank causing a hazmat situation. A person came to the PD asking for help on a child custody case and full order of protection. Mercy staff reported a suspicious vehicle that was stationary around the side of the building. It was found that the occupants were making a phone call. Residents of Marr Street called to report a person knocking on the door and running off. Officers searched the area and spoke to different parties but were unable to locate. Officers took a report of kids climbing the water tower. Officers searched the area and were unable to locate. Officers discussed options for a custody agreement. Officers responded to Delp Road for a verbal domestic. Both parties agreed to stay away from eachother the rest of the night. Officers received a call from an individual wanting officers to know where a person with a warrant was staying. Officers received a complaint about a trash can that was stolen from Stub Street. Complaintant did not wish to file a report. Officers received a call back number for a custody exchange. Officers received a complaint about people knocking on doors in the middle of the night and cussing at the home owner on Park Drive. Officers were dispatched to Belmont Street for a control burn possibly getting out of control. The fire was under control and attended to.
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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings
Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - October 19 thru October 26 Information in this section relates to filings made in the 37th Judicial Circuit Court, which presides over Howell, Shannon, Carter and Oregon Counties. Unless cases have officially been disposed, filings against any person or persons do not in any way imply guilt or liability. These filings are a part of public record provided as a public service to communities in the district. HOWELL COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Michelle N. Lessenden of West Plains; Jeremy M. Irwin of Muncie, IN; Louis J. Norris of Winona; Non-Support-Total Arrears In Excess Of 12 Monthly Payments Due Under Order Of Support (Felony): Sean A. Boyer of West Plains; Ernest R. McBride of Pomona; Cody W. Smith of Vienna; Resisting Arrest/Detention/ Stop By Fleeing-Creatig A Substantial Risk Of Serious Injury/Death To Any Person (Felony): Louis J. Norris of Winona; Tampering With Motor Vehicle-1st Degree (Felony): Jeremy M. Irwin of Muncie, IN; Domestic Assault-2nd Degree (Felony): Amber D. Hein of Mtn. View; Jessica D. McDonough of Willow Springs; Burglary-1st Degree (Felony): Dakota J. Bland of West Plains; Burglary-2nd Degree (Felony): Louis J. Norris of Winona; Theft/Stealing-Value Of Property Or Serices Is $500 Or More But Less Than $25,000 (Felony): Louis J. Norris of Winona; Assault-1st Degree-Serious Physical Injury (Felony): Dakota J. Bland of West Plains; Abuse Or Neglect Of A Child (Felony): Jessica D. McDonough of Willow Springs; Endangering Welfare Of Child-1st Degree (Felony): Jessica D. McDonough of Willow Springs; Unlawful Use Of A WeaponShoot At/From Motor Vehicle, At Person, Motor Vehicle, Building (Felony): Dakota J. Bland of West Plains; Armed Criminal Action (Felony): Dakota J. Bland of West Plains; Assault-3rd Degree (Misdemeanor): Tabitah R. Corman of Pomona; Amanda K. Cobble of Willow Springs; Non-Support (Misdemeanor): Adam J. Dailing of West Plains; Tyler Rogers Hendrix of Springfield; Natasha Y. Jamison of West Plains; Making False Report (Misdemeanor): Janelle L. Demeulmeester of West Plains; Domestic Assault-3rd Degree-1st/2nd Offense
(Misdemeanor): Clinton T. Dill of West Plains; Frances Patricia Roy of West Plains; Angie A. Martinez of West Plains; Daniel A. Moerschel of West Plains; Drive Motor Vehicle On Highway While Driver's License Is Suspended/ Revoked (Misdemeanor): Lucas S. McCarthy of West Plains; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-2nd Or Subsequent Offense (Misdemeanor): Thomas M. Bales of West Plains; Jermiah J. Jones of West Plains; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Emmett Tyler Carlton of Kingsville; Kimberly Dawn Ellett of Tecumseh; Leslie J. Stuart of West Plains; Dillon R. Luck of Willow Springs; Jesse Garza, Jr. of West Plains; Jermiah J. Jones of West Plains; Fail To Drive Within Right Lane Of Highway With 2 Or More Lanes In Same Direction (Misdemeanor): Chad L. Waldrop of Shawnee, KS; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Jeremy T. Collins of Cabool; Nathaniel P. Sherman of Willow Springs; Failed To Stop Commercial Motor Vehicle At Weigh Station (Misdemeanor): Hubert L. Shepherd of Wyandotte, OK; Failed To Equip Motor Carrier Vehicle With/ Maintain Required Brake System (Misdemeanor): Larry Bradley Emery of Mtn. Grove; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Nathan K. Lynne of Pontiac; Daniel L. McClellan of Mtn. View; Displayed Unlawful Plate/ Placard On Motor Vehicle/ Trailer (Infraction): Kimberly Dawn Ellett of Tecumseh; Displayed/Possessed Motor Vehicle/Trailer Plates Of Another Person (Infraction): Dillon R. Luck of Willow Springs; Fail To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer (Infraction): Zaid M. Fadel of Arlington Heights, IL; Cheryl L. Courson of Willow Springs; Leslie J. Stuart of West Plains; Fail To Properly Affix/ Fasten To Or Maintain Motor Vehicle/Trailer Plates (Infraction): Jeremy T. Collins of Cabool; Jesse Garza, Jr. of West Plains; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Jeremy T. Collins of Cabool; Jermiah J. Jones of West Plains; Lucas S.
McCarthy of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Melvin J. Privett of West Plains; Mai Xuan Pham of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Joshua D. Wilkins of Squires; Jordan Cole Newman of Maryland Hts; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Loretta D. Garnett of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): Wilhelm Josef Stephens of Doniphan; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Lucas S. McCarthy of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 26 MPH Or More (Misdemeanor): Emmett Tyler Carlton of Kingsville; Dissolution With Children: Kammy Lanel Borgman of Mtn. View vs. Steven W. Borgman of Mtn. View; Teresa Lynn McFaul of West Plains vs. Richard G. McFaul of Alton; Dissolution Without Children: Melenda Sue Andrews of Dora vs. Gregory F. Andrews of West Plains; Heather J. Campbell of West Plains vs. Toby L. Campbell of West Plains; Small Claims Over $100: Thomas Otto Arth of Caulfield vs. Janet Leigh Redford of Caulfield; Ruth A. Graber of West Plains vs. Kimberley Ann Tune of West Plains; Promissory Note: Tower Loan of Missouri LLC DBA Tower Loan of West Plains vs. Zachary W. Benn and Patricia Benn of Pomona; Suit On Account: Wakefield & Associates, Inc. of Ft. Morgan vs. Twila Smith of West Plains; Heights Finance Corporation of West Plains vs. Bobby A. Gray of Centerview; Heights Finance Corporation of West Plains vs. Jessica Elaine Stark of Birch Tree. SHANNON COUNTY Failure To Register As Sex Offender (Felony): Scott E. Brown of Birch Tree; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Leslie Ann Banks of Birch Tree; Assault-2nd Degree (Felony): Hailey E. Barton of Eminence; Domestic Assault-2nd Degree (Felony): Brandyn M. Chilton of Eminence; Forgery (Felony): Cody L. Pendegraft of Birch Tree; Receiving Stolen Property (Felony): Ryan W. Duncan of Ellington; Tampering With Motor Vehicle-1st Degree (Felony): Jake E. Walker of Winona; Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm (Felony): Jake E. Walker of Winona; DWI-Alcohol (Misdemeanor): Conrad Alvin Pitz of Kansas City; Rusty Lamar Prewett of Birch Tree; Unlawfully Operate AllTerrain Vehicle Upon Highway (Misdemeanor): Rusty Lamar Prewett of Birch Tree; Unlawfully Operate AllTerrain Vehicle While Carrying A Passenger When Seat Not Designed For Such (Misdemeanor): Rusty Lamar Prewett of Birch Tree; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or
Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Nichole Renae Derryberry of Eminence; Rusty Lamar Prewett of Birch Tree; Cindy Ann Bedell of Springfield; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Nichole Renae Derryberry of Eminence; Operate Motor Vehicle With Vision Reducing Material Applied To Windshield/ Excess Vision Reducing Material Applied To Side Window (Misdemeanor): Conrad Alvin Pitz of Kansas City; Fail To Stop For Stop Sign At Stop Line/Before Crosswalk/Point Nearest Intersection (Misdemeanor): Anthony T. Baird of Bradford, TN; Drinkig Alcoholic Beverage While Operating Moving Vehicle Upon Highways (Infraction): Conrad Alvin Pitz of Kansas City; Fail To Properly Affix/ Fasten To Or Maintain Motor Vehicle/Trailer Plates (Infraction): Conrad Alvin Pitz of Kansas City; Failed To Equip Motor Vehicle With Muffler/ Adequate Muffler/ Properly Attached Muffler (Infraction): Anthony J. Nichols of Winona; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Devin Kyle Cooper of Summersville; McKenna Shae Chowning of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): McKenna Shae Chowning of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Murray B. Hildestad of Overland Park, KS; Cindy Ann Bedell of Springfield; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Devin Kyle Cooper of Summersville; Tawnya Wilan Brooks of Birch Tree; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Hailey Racqel Cooley of Acworth, GA; Dissolution With Children: Elonda M. Simpson of Winona vs. William Richard Simpson of Winona; Suit On Account: First Financial Investment Fund VI LLC of Wall, NJ vs. Rodney Michler of Eminence; Cavalry SPV I, LLC of Pheonix, AZ vs. Secelia Stephenson of Birch Tree. CARTER COUNTY Tampering With Motor Vehicle-1st Degree (Felony): Julie A. Emery of Ellsinore; DWI-Alcohol (Misdemeanor): Stanley R. Sobas of Ellsinore; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Stanley R. Sobas of Ellsinore; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Stanley R. Sobas of Ellsinore; Stopped/Slowed Speed/
Turned From Direct Course/Moved Vehicle Right/Left When Unsafe (Misdemeanor): Stanley R. Sobas of Ellsinore; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Carly R. CleaverCarter of Ellsinore; Keary K. Oliver of Williamsville; James A. Eddleman of Dixon; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Christopher L. Ray of Maynard, AR; James A. Eddleman of Dixon; Michael Edward Kijula of Van Buren; Jessica Jade Pucci of Ellsinore; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Ryan Lynn Brown of Ellsinore; Paige Michelle Edmonds of Branson; Breach Of Contract: Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC of Norfolk, VA vs. Janser Joiner of Ellsinore; Suit On Account: Midland Credit Management, Inc. of San Diego, CA vs. Misty Renee Ochoa of Grandin; Rick Sparks of Ellsinore vs. Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center of Columbia. OREGON COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Rodney Adam Lamb of Alton; Mistie Dawn Lamb of Alton; Dist/Del/Manf/Produce Or Attempt To Or Possess With Intent To Dist/Del/ Manf/Produce A Controlled Substance (Felony): Ray Holt of Thayer; Assault-L/E, C/O, E/P, Highway Worker, Utility Worker or P&P-Recklessly Cause Serious Physical Injury-2nd Degree (Felony): Janessa L. Holcomb of Salem, AR; Armed Criminal Action (Felony): Janessa L. Holcomb of Salem, AR; Possession Of Up To 35 Grams Marijuana (Misdemeanor): Mistie Dawn Lamb of Alton; Rodney Adam Lamb of Alton; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Mistie Dawn
Lamb of Alton; Rodney Adam Lamb of Alton; Non-Support (Misdemeanor): Donna J. Ovivion of Sikeston; Assault-3rd Degree (Misdemeanor): Scott Eugene Davis of Alton; Receiving Stolen Property (Misdemeanor): Jacob F. Evans of Koshkonong; Shoplifting (Ordinance): Christopher Dewayne Holt of Alton; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Reckless Manner (Ordinance): Derek Lee Durbin of Alton; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Brice Robert Hodges of Alton; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Jack L. Agers of Alton; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Jack L. Agers of Alton; Rodger S. McPherson of Thayer; Brice Robert Hodges of Alton; Performed Improper/ Incomplete Vehicle Inspection (Misdemeanor): Danny G. White of Mammoth Spring, AR; Fail To Stop For Stop Sign At Stop Line/Before Crosswalk/Point Nearest Intersection (Misdemeanor): Elizabeth Ann Shields of Alton; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Rodger S. McPherson of Thayer; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Jacob Ryan Doyle Foley of Thayer; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): Rodger S. McPherson of Thayer; Dissolution Without Children: John M. Geisenberger of Iola, TX vs. Misty D. Curtis of Walnut Ridge, AR.
Girl Scouts host 'My Community' event The local Girl Scouts hosted an event recently called 'My Community'. Five guest speakers explained about the communities valuable resources and how community members can help save them for future generations. It’s not just about us! It’s about our communities, the world and the animals, too! Girl Scouts and adults learned about how to Save our Earth today, for tomorrow and future generations. It is very important each person be a good steward of our precious resources. This was a fun, exciting, educational event. Each one attending got a big bag full of goodies and information to take home with them! Each scout got a t-shirt and a patch from Clean Streams and other
items to help keep our rivers and streams clean as well. Attendees learned how important it is to Recycle, Reuse, Reduce, Flip the Switch, Put Trash in it’s Place, Don’t Waste Water and Keep our Rivers, Lakes and Streams Clean. A special thanks to Mtn. View City Manager Mike Wake for helping arrange the event. Thanks to everyone who helped to make this such a successful event! As part of 'My Community' event, girls did a Community Service Project and gathered food and presented it to Janet Woolsey, a representative of the 'Community Food Closet'. Girl Scouts builds girls of Courage, Confidence, and Character, who make the world a better place.
My Community - Left to right, Trista Boyer, Howell County Water Supply Dist. #3; Arlin Ray, Mtn.View Waste Water Treatment Dept.; Dave Abbey, Sanitation/Recycle Dept. Mtn. View; Larry Cattell, Water & Sewer Dept. Mtn. View and Josh Ennis-Electric Dept. Mtn View. Not pictured is Angela Voyles from Clean Streams.
My Community Service Project - As part of 'My Community' event the Girl Scouts gathered food and presented it to Janet Woolsey.
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Liberty Marching Band competes at Reeds Spring
Ozark Mountain Marching Festival - The Liberty High School Marching Band travelled to Reeds Spring this past weekend for the Ozark Mountain Marching Festival. During competitions, the band received first place in prelims. Additionally Colt Hooper received Outstanding Soloist, Outstanding Winds and the Sportsmanship award. Overall in the finals the band received fifth place. Pictured at left is the band's seniors including back row, Colt Hooper, Mason Phipps and Richard Reese. Middle row, Sam Wallace, Airyn Bunton and Emily Burton. Kneeling, Nicole Rodriguez and Tabi Curtis. Congratulations band! (Photo provided to the Standard)
LHS band, cheerleading, cross country seniors celebrated Watch next week's Standard News for the football seniors.
Airyn Bunton with parents Jamey & Annie Bunton
Tiffany Hood with parents Jennifer Campbell and Laddie Hood
Colt Hooper with parents Carly Hooper and LaRue Snell
Daylan Quinn with parents Kim and Dave Quinn
Mason Phipps with parents Larry and Gayla Phipps
Sam Wallace with parent Darlene Wallace
Tabi Curtis with parents Diane and Michael Curtis
Emily Burton with parents Chris and Mickie Burton
'Jazzy Christmas' fashion show Nov. 20 at WP Country Club Richard Reese with parents Greg and Tina Reese
Nicole Rodriguez with Josephine Rodriguez and brother Nick Rodriguez
Officials with The Kloz Klozet and Cleea’s At Home Market invite everyone to their annual fall fashion show, “Jazzy Christmas,” Friday, Nov. 20, at the West Plains Country Club. Sponsored by the Friends of the Garnett Library, the event, which benefits Missouri State University-West Plains’ Garnett Library, will feature the latest styles in dresses, slacks, accessories, shoes, fashion jewelry, travel accessories and handbags, and wide variety of home decor items, according to Florence James and Cleea Walls, owners of The Kloz Klozet and Cleea’s At Home Market, respectively.
LHS swim team competes in Springfield Invitational The Liberty High School boys swim team competed in the Springfield Invitational on Saturday, October 17. In the 200 yard medley relay the team came in 14th place with a time of 2:02.41; in the 200 yard individual medley, Braden Marriott took 38th place with a time of 3:07.22
In the 50 yard freestyle Tyler Dewick took 31st with a time of 26.62; Kolbe Ledgerwood in 35th with a time of 26.93; Cade Holdt in 50th with a time of 28.60 and Trenton Pierce in 60th with a time of 32.19. In the 100 yard butterfly Todd Stockton came in 32nd
with a time of 1:08.87 and in the 100 yard freestyle Cade Holdt came in 54th wth a time of 1:10.10. Competing in the 200 yard freestyle relay, the team came in 14th place with a time of 1:50.89. For the 100 yard backstroke Tyler Dewick took 23rd with a time of 1:09.03 and Trenton Pierce came in 42nd with a time of 1:46.77. Round out the meet in the 100 yard breaststroke Kolbe Ledgerwod came in 24th with time of 1:14.53, Todd Stockton in 32nd with a time of 1:18.79 and Braden Marriott in 35th with a time of 1:22.21. During this meet several LHS time records were broken.
Doors for the Nov. 20 fashion show will open at 11:30 a.m. for those who wish to come early to shop and socialize. Attendees also will have the opportunity to shop immediately following the show from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Admission is $25, with proceeds going toward updated furnishings for a collaborative learning area in the library. “There is a lot of use of the library this semester,
and students are bringing in their own laptops and working in groups, as well as individual study. The library’s furnishings need to be updated to accommodate new learning styles and to increase students’ comfort and productivity,” said Sylvia Kuhlmeier, director of library services. Seating is limited, so those planning to attend the Nov. 20 event should purchase
tickets in advance at the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St.; The Kloz Klozet, No. 16 Court Square; Cleea’s At Home Market, 1350 Southern Hills Shopping Center; or the Missouri StateWest Plains development office, 905 W. Main St. For more information, call 417-255-7940 or e-mail FriendsOfGarnettLibrary@ MissouriState.edu.
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Start an exercise routine on the right foot; latest 'Motivation for Motion' course set for Nov. 4 Understanding Reverse Mortgages: Beware of Misleading Ads Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give us a rundown of how reverse mortgages work? I’ve see actors Fred Thompson and Henry Winkler pitching them on TV, and they sound like a good deal. What can you tell me? Need the Money Dear Need, When it comes to celebrity spokespeople pitching reverse mortgages on TV, don’t believe everything you hear. Many of these ads are misleading and don’t always give you the whole story. In fact, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently issued a warning to seniors to watch out for these deceptive advertisements. With that said, here’s the lowdown on reverse mortgages. The Basics A reverse mortgage is a unique type of loan that allows older homeowners to borrow money against the equity in their house that doesn’t have to be repaid until the homeowner dies, sells the house or moves out for at least 12 months. At that point, you or your heirs will have to pay back the loan plus accrued interest and fees, but you will never owe more than the value of the house. It’s also important to understand that with a reverse mortgage, you, not the bank, own the house, so you’re still required to pay your property taxes and homeowners insurance. Not paying them can result in foreclosure. To be eligible, you must be at least 62 years old, own your own home (or owe only a small balance) and currently be living there. You will also need to undergo a financial assessment to determine whether you can afford to continue paying your property taxes and insurance. Depending on your financial situation, you may be required to put part of your loan into an escrow account to pay future bills. If the financial assessment finds that you cannot pay your insurance and taxes and have enough cash left to live on, you’ll be denied. Loan Details Around 95 percent of all reverse mortgages offered today are Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM), which are FHA insured and offered through private mortgage lenders and banks. HECM’s also have home value limits that vary by county, but cannot exceed $625,500. How much you can actually get through a reverse mortgage depends on your age, your home’s value and the prevailing interest rates. Generally, the older you are, the more your house is worth, and the lower the interest rates are, the more you can borrow. A 70-year-old, for example, with a home worth $250,000 could borrow around $136,000 with a fixedrate HECM. To estimate how much you can borrow, use the reverse mortgage calculator at reversemortgage.org. You also need to know that reverse mortgages are expensive with a number of fees, including: a 2 percent lender origination fee for the first $200,000 of the home’s value and 1 percent of the remaining value, with a cap of $6,000; a 0.5 percent upfront mortgage insurance premium (MIP) fee, plus an annual MIP fee that’s equal to 1.25 percent of the outstanding loan balance; along with an appraisal fee, closing costs and other miscellaneous expenses. Most fees can be deducted for the loan amount to reduce your out-ofpocket cost at closing. To receive your money, you can opt for a lump sum, a line of credit, regular monthly checks or a combination of these. But in most cases, you cannot withdraw more than 60 percent of the loan during the first year. If you do, your upfront MIP fee will be bumped up to 2.5 percent. Get Educated To learn more, read the National Council on Aging’s online booklet “Use Your Home to Stay at Home,” which you can download at homeequityadvisor.org. Also note that because reverse mortgages are complex loans, all borrowers are required to get face-to-face or telephone counseling through a HUD approved independent counseling agency before taking one out. Most agencies charge around $125 to $250. To locate one near you, visit go.usa.gov/v2H, or call 800-569-4287. 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.
It’s easy to get confused when starting a new exercise program, so why not let a Mercy expert guide you down the right path?
Mercy St. Francis Hospital will host its sixth “Motivation for Motion” course on Wednesday, Nov. 4, with the help of Janet Foy,
OMC seeking caring individuals to volunteer Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) is seeking volunteers to work at the information desks, gift shop, thrift store, as chaplains, and as hospice volunteers. Some of the duties of an OMC volunteer include greeting visitors, giving direction, escorting visitors to destinations, keeping coffee stations neat and tidy, wheeling discharged patients to cars, and deliveries of flowers, mail and meal trays. Those working in the gift shop or thrift store will do retail type work such as stocking shelves, keeping things neat, pricing items and making displays. Volunteers work at OMC because they want to help others. That enthusiasm is contagious. They have fun and enjoy the work that they do and in turn they make visitors feel more at ease and welcome. They do a variety of duties that allow the paid staff to continue helping others without interruption and allows for quicker service to those who are waiting. There are as many reasons as there are volunteers but the one thing that almost all of them say is that at the end of the day it feels really good to know
Safe Room open to businesses practicing drills Texas County Memorial Hospital has invited area businesses to utilize the Community Safe Room in conjunction with the city of Houston and the hospital’s monthly tornado drill. The city of Houston tests the city’s tornado sirens the third Thursday of every month at 9:30 a.m. TCMH also tests the hospital’s internal storm warning response system by paging the drill through the overhead paging system for all hospital employees to respond. During the hospital’s portion of the drill, hospital staff, visitors, and patients that are physically able, evacuate hospital departments and go to the safe room when the sirens are sounded. They remain in the safe room until an “all clear” is given, usually about 15 minutes after the siren sounds. Area businesses that would also like to access the TCMH Community Safe Room during the city-wide alert, should contact Bill Bridges, emergency medical services director at TCMH, at (417) 967-1385.
that you helped someone. Volunteers are people who want to make a difference. For more information about volunteering, contact Dianne Hoover at 417-293-9969.
RN. “There are so many factors to consider,” said Foy, manager of cardiopulmonary rehab at Mercy St. Francis Hospital. “We’ll talk in depth about exercise frequency, duration, intensity and progression.” Foy will demonstrate various types of exercise equipment, based on those who attend the course. “And we’ll talk about the many benefits we can all see as a result of regular exercise.”
“Motivation for Motion” group sessions are meant to encourage locals to get back in shape – regardless of age, ability or health condition – by utilizing many of the natural offerings of southwest Missouri. The free course on Nov. 4 will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Sister’s Dining Room at Mercy St. Francis Hospital, located at 100 W. US Highway 60. Door prizes and snacks will be provided.
Code yellow alert for O negative blood types The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) has issued a CODE YELLOW ALERT for O NEGATIVE blood types. There is currently less than a two-day supply of these blood types available for area patients. Donors are urged to give this week at an area blood drive or CBCO donor center. Donors to Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) provide all of the blood for patients at 39 area hospitals. On average, a
transfusion takes place every seven minutes. It takes around 230 donations each day to meet the area’s blood needs. You can help by giving blood at the Willow Springs High School, located at 215 W. 4th Street in Willow Springs. The blood drive will be held on Friday, November 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each donation will be awarded LifePoints as a part of CBCO’s donor rewards program. LifePoints may be redeemed online for a variety of gift cards, or points may be
assigned to other meaningful causes or charities. More information on the LifePoints donor rewards program may be found at www.cbco.org. To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, and present a valid photo ID. For more information about sharing your good health with others, please visit our website at www.cbco.org, or call tollfree 1-800-280-5337. Thank you for giving life to your community.
Brown's Farm & Garden Feeder Cattle Auction Report for 10/20/2015 Receipts: 2950 Last week: 2038 Year Ago: 3978 Compared to last week, feeder steers traded uneven from 4.00 higher to 4.00 lower with yearling steers trading 5.00-10.00 higher. Feeder heifers traded steady to 3.00 higher. Demand was good on a moderate supply which consisted of 53 percent steers, 7 percent bulls and 40 percent heifers. Near 45 percent of the offering weighed over 600 lbs, which included several pot loads of 900 weight steers and heifers. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 200-300 lbs 295.00-297.50; 300-350 lbs 270.00-285.00; 350-400 lbs 250.00-260.00; 400-500 lbs 220.00-240.00; 500-550 lbs 210.00-229.00; 550-600 lbs 203.00-223.00; 600-700 lbs 190.00-210.00; 700-800 lbs 187.50-197.00, pkg 31 hd 719 lbs fancy 209.00; 800-900 lbs 180.00-185.00; 900-950 lbs 178.50-183.50. Medium and Large 1-2 Few 253 lbs 280.00; 300-350 lbs 250.00-265.00; 350-400 lbs 230.00-255.00; 400-450 lbs 215.00-223.00; 450-500 lbs 200.00-220.00;500-600 lbs 190.00-205.00; 600-700 lbs 175.00-185.00; 700-800 lbs 175.00-185.00; 850-900 lbs 161.00-165.00; 900-1000 lbs 163.50-170.00; Pkg 6 hd
1007 lbs 150.00. Medium and Large 2 300-350 lbs 235.00-242.50; Pkg 5 hd 374 lbs 200.00; 500-600 lbs 175.00-188.00. Large 1 600-700 lbs 188.00-194.00. Large 1-2 Few 423 lbs 210.00; 500-550 lbs 195.00210.00; 550-600 lbs 180.00183.00; Pkg 7 hd 632 lbs 160.00; Pkg 5 hd 872 lbs 165.00. Feeder Holstein Steers: Large 3 Scarce Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Pkg 4 hd 235 lbs 262.50; 300-350 lbs 230.00-241.00; 350-400 lbs 217.50-225.00; 400-450 lbs 200.00-214.00; 450-500 lbs 190.00-205.00; 500-550 lbs 184.00-200.00; 550-600 lbs 180.00-191.00; 600-700 lbs 180.00-189.00; 700-750 lbs 170.50-181.00;800-900 lbs 166.00-167.00; Multi-pot load 72 hd 901 lbs 169.50. Mediumand Large 1-2 250300 lbs 230.00-235.00; 300350 lbs 220.00-230.00;350400 lbs 200.00-215.00; 400-500 lbs 180.00-200.00; 500-600 lbs 165.00-185.00; 600-700 lbs 160.00-180.00; 700-800 lbs 165.00173.50;800-850 lbs 149.00164.00. Medium and Large 2 Few 323 lbs 213.00;400500 lbs 172.00-180.00; 550600 lbs 157.00-162.00; 600650 lbs 150.00-160.00. Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 300-350 lbs 255.00-270.00; Pkg 5 hd 368 lbs 245.00; 400-450 lbs 210.00-227.00; 450-500 lbs 202.50-212.50;500-550 lbs 198.00-219.00; 550-600 lbs 175.00-180.00; 650-700 lbs 175.00-185.00; Pkg 6 hd 706 lbs 175.00. Medium and Large 1-2 400-500 lbs 180.00-200.00; 500-600 lbs 172.50-187.50; 600-700 lbs 150.00-170.00;Pkg 8 hd 771 lbs 150.00; Few 908 lbs 138.00. Cow and Bull Auction Report for 10/21/2015 Receipts: 689 Last Week: 557 Year Ago: 1116 Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls traded steady. Demand was moderate on a moderate supply. The supply consisted of 48 percent slaughter cows, 23 percent bred cows, 4 percent cow/calf pairs, 6 percent slaughter bulls, 5 percent stocker/feeder cows and 14 percentcalves. With the US dollar staying
strong, red meat and dairy productsexports for the second-half of 2015 have been lowered 55 million poundswhile beef imports for 2105 have been up 33 percent. You have to look back several weeks to find a report where slaughter cows and bulls didn't trade lower. However, lower prices should help domestic beef look more attractive than the cheaper imports, which should help move more US beef. With prices remaining steady this week, we may havetemporarily found that point of equilibrium. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Average Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 77.0082.50 83.00-88.00 69.00-76.50 Boning 80-85 77.0082.00 82.00-87.50 70.00-76.50 Lean 85-90 70.0076.00 76.50-83.50 60.00-70.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1010-2150 lbs average dressing 97.00106.00 per cwt, high dressing 106.00-116.00, low dressing 85.00-97.50. Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yr old 10021560 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1500.00-1900.00 per head, 1st stage 1500.001650.00 per head; 7 yr to short-solid mouth 10551470 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1300.00-1800.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 2-7 yr old 885-1295 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1200.001700.00 per head, 1st stage 1100.00-1250.00 per head. Short-solid to broken mouth 945-1305 lb cows in 1st-3rd stage 1000.00-1400.00 per head. Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Open or unchecked cows and heiferettes, 18 to 24 months old 600-1155 lb heifers 115.00-152.50 per cwt; 2-3 yr old 745-1195 lb heifers 97.50-135.00 per cwt;4-6 yr old 860-1460 lb cows 85.00-127.50 per cwt. Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 Few 4-5 yr old 1060-1125 lb cows with 200-300 lb calves 1900.002150.00 per pair; Shortsolid to broken mouth 9901435 lb cows with 100-200 lb calves 1500.00-1900.00 per pair.
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Missouri goes third straight game without a touchdown, loses to Vanderbilt
by Benjamin Herrold Sports Columnist I like to think I have a decent vocabulary, but it’s difficult to think of adjectives to adequately describe how hard-to-watch Missouri’s 10-3 loss to Vanderbilt last Saturday was. Playing on a gray day in the otherwise vibrant city of Nashville, Missouri (44, 1-4 in SEC play) and Vanderbilt (3-4, 1-3 in SEC) had offenses that almost comically struggled to score. Both kickers missed field goals off the uprights. The officiating crew had to go to replay review several times to get seemingly clear calls correct, which bogged down a game already struggling to find a rhythm. The crowd was barely 31,000, about a third of the raucous audience
for Missouri’s game with Georgia the previous week. To be fair, it was at least a close game, with Missouri throwing into the end zone in the final minute in a desperate attempt to send the game to overtime. And both defenses played very well. Missouri linebacker Kentrell Brothers became the first player in the nation to reach 100 tackles. But Tiger fans are probably just thinking their outstanding defense is being wasted, and they probably don’t want to hear that Vanderbilt’s defense is actually pretty good. Missouri’s offensive numbers were cover-yourkid’s-eyes worthy. The Tigers managed just 188 yards of offense and were a shocking 0-for-14 on third down. Missouri’s second longest play was a thrilling 26-yard run on a fake by punter Corey Fatony, who was somehow not too fatigued while punting nine times in the game. Freshman quarterback Drew Lock, who won his first start to begin the month and sent Mizzou fans scurrying to craft Lock puns, completed just 14 of 34 passes. It was Missouri’s third straight game without a touchdown, the first time that’s happened to the Tigers since 1937. Missouri has now gone 40 offensive possessions without a touchdown, and was 3 for 41 on third down conversions over those three touchdownless games, which seems almost impossible. Fortunately, Missouri
now has a bye week on Halloween to hopefully get something figured out on offense. Missouri then plays a Thursday night home game on Nov. 5 against Mississippi State (8 p.m. on ESPN). It would be nice if Missouri could find a way to score a touchdown for the national TV audience. After Missouri plays Mississippi State, LSU will be the only football team Missouri has not played as a member of the SEC. The Tigers travel to LSU next year.
With Missouri at 4-4, the Tigers need two wins over their last four games to get to bowl eligibility. Missouri closes with Mississippi State, BYU in Kansas City, Tennessee and at Arkansas. There are no easy wins in that group. The Thursday nighter with State would be a huge win for bowl eligibility. The Tigers could really use a win in that one. But if Missouri is going to win any of those final four games, the offense has to get better.
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Interception! Brenton Bush (6) races downfield after intercepting a Pirates' pass in the second quarter, with Josh Pruett (5) looking for someone to block. Liberty's defense forced three first-half turnovers, and gave up just 38 total yards in the first two quarters. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
From Page One in the second half, and scored on two long touchdown runs. He finished with eight carries for 205 yards, an average of over 25 yards per carry. The result was as dominating a win as expected when the undefeated and top-seeded Eagles hosted a team still searching for its first win of the season. Liberty’s offense scored every time they had the ball in the first half, totaling 280 yards of offense, including 163 on the ground. Josh Pruett was 8 of 11 passing for 117 yards and a couple of touchdowns. He and several other starters spent the second half on the sideline as the junior varsity went to work. Seth Stephens put the finishing touches on the game in the fourth quarter after getting a nice block from Jackson Conner, and cutting through the Pirates’ defense for a 41-yard
touchdown. That made it 82-12 Liberty, and time ran out before the Eagles could score again. The victory sends the Eagles into the second-round of the District tournament where they will get a rematch with the Strafford Indians at the Nest in Mountain View on Friday. The Indians defeated Houston in the first round, pulling away from the Tigers after a close first half and eventually taking a 40-26 victory. The 5-5 Indians have struggled since last season when they won Districts at home with a 28-14 victory over Liberty. This time the Eagles are the heavy favorites, and should Liberty win they will host the championship game the following Friday against the winner of Fair Grove and Diamond. Fair Grove knocked off Willow Springs with a 70-21 first-round victory, while Diamond went back and
forth last Friday against Ash Grove before finally escaping with a 24-21 victory. It was a good night for several area schools as six of eight teams in the South Central Association are still alive in District competition, and the West Plains Zizzers dominated in their game as well. The Cabool Bulldogs came from behind against Pierce City to take the lead with 34-seconds left and steal a 2726 win, their first of the season. The Bulldogs advance to play the Thayer Bobcats at Thayer this Friday. Meanwhile, the Ava Bears and Mountain Grove Panthers are on a collision course for the championship of their District—but both teams must first win this Friday. Mountain Grove knocked off Warsaw 4726, and the Panthers play Osage this week, while Ava hosts the Salem Tigers. Ava defeated Buffalo 59-6 in the first-round, while Salem ground out a tough 14-6 victory over St. James. In Class 4 the West Plains Zizzers advanced with a 61-6 win over Logan-Rogersville and play Bolivar this Friday. If the Zizzers win, they will play the winner of Carl Junction and Webb City. Nobody had quite the night that Liberty had however. The Eagles won the toss and then won everything else against Pleasant Hope. Liberty elected to kick to start the game, and after the defense gave up six yards and forced a Pirates’ punt, Andrew Raider raced past the coverage for 66-yards and the Eagles took a 6-0 lead. When the Pirates got the ball back, they fumbled on the first play and Orchard recovered for the Eagles. Liberty picked up a quick first-down after a facemask penalty call, and handed the ball to Marcos Rodriguez for the next two plays. The first went for 18-yards and a first-down at the Pirates 17-yard line, and the next went the rest of the way for the score. After Orchard ran it in for the two-point conversion, Liberty led 14-0. This time the Pirates didn’t get the ball back. Instead, Liberty recovered the pooch-kick on the kickoff, and took over inside Pleasant Hope territory. Two plays later, Pruett broke free for
an 18-yard touchdown run, and the score became 20-0 Liberty. Cue the Raider show. After the Eagles defense stopped the Pirates on downs and Liberty took over, Pruett found Raider on a touchdown pass that went for 29-yards and gave the Eagles a 26-0 lead. Make that 33-0 after the Liberty defense forced the Pirates to punt on their next possession and Raider returned it for another touchdown as the first quarter came to an end. Special teams were a disaster for the Pirates who attempted a fake punt the next time. The Eagles swarmed it, and Liberty took over at the Pleasant Hope 37-yard line. After an incomplete pass, Pruett handed to Orchard on a draw play and the sophomore turned it into six-points as the Pirates defense continued to be gashed by the Eagles running game, and everything else. Brenton Bush intercepted a pass for Liberty on Pleasant Hope’s next offensive play and Liberty put together a six-play drive that culminated with a 15-yard pass from Pruett to Max Rudolph. It was the most plays Liberty would use in any drive in the first half. The next two scoring drives used a total of three plays. After a 21-yard pass to Xander Marshall gave the Eagles a first-down at the 11yard line, Liberty scored on the next play to take a 54-0 lead. The next time the Eagles touched the ball, Orchard was bouncing outside for a 31-yard touchdown run and a 61-0 lead. It was that sort of night. The turbo-clock and the junior varsity got their turn in the second half, with Rodriguez getting a couple of touchdowns from the quarterback position. Stephens ran the ball three times for Liberty, totaling 58 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, the Eagles JV gave up a couple of touchdowns to Pirates starting running back Cameron Hansen before tightening up in the fourth quarter. Hansen’s attempt at a two-point conversion after the second touchdown was buried by huge hit from Stephens on defense for Liberty. That set the tone the rest of the way and the Eagles finished burying the Pirates 82-12.
Touchdown Machine! Andrew Raider (1) takes a punt and races down the sideline for a score. Raider returned two punts for touchdowns, and scored another on a 29-yard catch at receiver. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
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Mercy St. Francis holds 2nd Annual Halloween Hustle
Halloween Hustle - Mercy St. Francis held their 2nd Annual Halloween Hustle on Saturday, October 24. Participants walked 1 mile or ran a 5k and were showered with colors throughout the course. All proceeds from the event will go to the Good Samaritan Care Clinic. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)