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Savannah High School threat of violence
MVE Christmas Program Held See Page 2
At approximately 8:30 a.m., December 7, 2015, the Savannah (Missouri) Police Department was notified by Savannah High School officials of a threat of violence at the high school. The school was placed on lock down with officers from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Savannah Police Department, and the Andrew County Volume 109 - Issue 47 Sheriff’s Department responding. After a cooperative joint investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control, Savannah Police Department, Andrew County Sheriff’s Department, and Savannah High School After a short inofficials, a 16-year-old vestigation female juvenile was ideninto misstified as the person making proping the threat. The female erty from juvenile was referred to the a local Andrew County Juvenile Randle Ledbetter business, Office. an arrest has been made. Randle L. LedChariton County better, 29 of Mtn. View was arrested and charged with two counts of felony stealing. A local business owner reported that he noticed two aluminum semi-truck wheels were missing from his property. The business owner was At approximately 9:15 unsure of the actual date they had been taken but had noticed p.m., on December 6, 2015, they were missing. He advised Troop B Headquarters re- that he had contacted A to Z ceived a report from a cit- Recycling in Mtn. View and izen that a small aircraft representatives with A to Z inhad crashed approximately eight miles northeast of Keytesville, Missouri, in Chariton County. Members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Chariton The MFA Oil Foundation County Sheriff’s Departhas awarded a grant to the ment, and emergency resGood Samaritan Care Clincue personnel responded ic to be applied toward the to the area and located a purchase of a new computer 1946 year model Cessna workstation, an additional li140 single-engine airplane cense for the clinic’s current crashed in a hayfield. Both x-ray vision digital software occupants of the aircraft and installation. The MFA were pronounced dead Oil Foundation provides at the scene by Chariton support to nonprofit organiCounty Coroner Larry zations that are working to Brashears, and they have improve communities where been taken to the Boone County Medical Examiner’s Office in Columbia, Missouri, pending autopsies. The occupants have been identified as Andrew J. Beautte, 40, of La Plata, Missouri, and Dawn L. Harl, 38, of Des Moines, Mark Twain National ForIowa. It is believed that est is extending the public Beautte was the pilot of the comment period to the close aircraft. of business (4:30 p.m.) on It is unknown at this Tuesday, January 19, 2016. time from where the airMark Twain Nationcraft had taken off or its al Forest staff hosted open destination. Investigators meetings and field visits in from the Federal Aviation September to reach out to inAdministration will be on terested parties and start disscene sometime on De- cussions about the developcember 7, 2015, to conduct ing Forest Health Initiative. This project is designed to a complete investigation. improve forest health and reFeaturing Inserts duce fuel loads by harvesting at-risk oak species. New and Richard's Apple Market established forest partners Town & Country Supermarket and interested stakeholders Walmart participated during these Inside the Standard events. Discussions centered
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dicated that a subject identified as Randle Lee Ledbetter had brought in the stolen wheels. Representatives indicated that Ledbetter had brought in the stolen wheels on November 14, 2015 and did receive money from them. The business owner identified the wheels as the ones stolen from his property and indicated that he replacement cost of the wheels would be $315 each making a total of $630 for the two wheels. On Wednesday, December 9, 2015 the business owner contacted authorities again and advised that three more aluminum wheels were stolen from his place of business earlier that morning. The business owner advised that at 3:39 a.m. a vehicle stopped and stole three more aluminum semi-
truck wheels. On December 11, 2015 the business owner advised that he had located his stolen wheels in West Plains at Robert Baldridge Recycling on East Hwy. 160. The business owner stated he drove to West Plains and identified his stolen wheels. Representatives at Baldridge Recycling stated they had given Ledbetter $45.30 for the stolen wheels on December 10, 2015. Baldridge Recycling took a copy of Ledbetter’s driver’s license and attached it with the sales ticket. The business owner indicated that the replacement cost of the semi-truck aluminum wheels were $315 each making the total $945. Ledbetter had stolen approximately $1,575 from the business. Ledbetter was located and stopped in the Walmart
parking lot in Mtn. View. Ledbetter was informed the reason he had been stopped and was advised of his constitutional rights. Ledbetter advised he understood his rights and acted as if he had done nothing wrong. While talking with Ledbetter officers located a used insulin syringe in his vehicle. Ledbetter indicated that he had taken the wheels and that he had received money for the wheels. Ledbetter was arrested on Friday, December 11 and is currently being held in the Howell County Jail on a $25,000 bond. The charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations, and each defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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MFA Oil donates to GSCC MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. Since it was established in 1998, the MFA Oil Foundation has awarded more than one million dollars in grants. MFA Oil President and CEO Mark Fenner described the MFA Oil Foundation as “a program that allows our company to give support back to the rural communi-
ties that are the foundation of our business. The grants the Foundation awards help support many youth programs
and organizations active in addressing and solving community problems and improving the quality of life.”
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on the need for, and the design of, the project. For more information, including downloadable project documents, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47969 and call Mark Hamel at (573) 3417443. Mark Twain National Forest is the largest public land manager in Missouri with 1.5 million acres in 29 counties in southern and central Missouri. Mark Twain National Forest is managed to protect and restore Missouri’s natural communities and maintain a healthy, working forest.
Donation - MFA Oil Foundation recently awarded the Good Samaritan Care Clinic a grant in the amount of $1,285. Pictured above, Bill Poe, manager of MFA Oil Company presents the check to Sheri Noble, administrator at the Good Samaritan Care Clinic. (Photo; Standard/ Wagner)
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School board to meet Thursday The Mtn. View-Birch Tree R-III School District Board of Education will meet on Thursday, December 17 at 6 p.m. at the Liberty Middle School Media Center. Items on the Consent
Mtn. View Rotary donates to Busy Hands Workshop
Obituaries Allen Leroy Creighton Robert Lee Wilson Jimmy Wayne Jackson, Jr. Patsy Annette Reed Tamra Mae Quibodeaux Kenneth Hershel Beasley Phone: 417-934-2025 Fax: 417-934-1591 Email: office@mvstandard.com Copyright 2015 Mountain View Standard News, LLC
Rotary Donation - The Busy Hands Workshop received a $2,400 donation from the Mtn. View Rotary Club recently. The grant is to help purchase an embroidery machine and digitizing software. The Busy Hands Workshop will be able to do custom work for individuals and the community thanks to this donation. Pictured above presenting the check is Jon Smith, Larry Price and Mary Zitter-Newman, pictured at right. Accepting the check is Marlenia Barker and Lanna Tharp. (Photo provided to the Standard)
Agenda include: approval of minutes from the November 2015 meeting; approval of payment of monthly bills totaling $441,890.14; monthly administrative/ principal report. The board will then hear about middle school student technology use; a MSBA Delegate report about training and meetings. New business to be discussed at the meeting will include: any items extracted from the consent agenda; payment to individuals related to board members; monthly financial report; 2014-2015 school audit; MUSIC Insurance renewal and changes/additions to the district “Salary Protocol”. The board will then hear a transportation update/ overview then area principals give a report on their respective buildings. Afterwards the board will enter into closed session.
Local police will be out in full force as part of the annual nationwide Holiday DWI Enforcement Crackdown “Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over” on substance-impaired driving. The enforcement throughout Mtn. View will run from December 18, 2015 through January 3, 2016. “Twenty-five percent of all Missouri motor vehicle traffic deaths in 2014 involved one more more substance-impaired driver or motorcycle operators,” said Chief Jamie Perkins. “197 fatalities and 724 serious injuries in 2014 involved at least one substance-impaired driver. That equates to one substance-impaired driving fatality every 1 3/4 days and one substance-impaired driving serious injury every 1/2 day. Chief Perkins added the holiday weekend is particularly dangerous. During the Christmas and New Year’s Eve holiday in 2014, 25 people were killed and 81 seriously injured in Missouri traffic crashes. From December 12, 2014 through January 1, 2015 there were 50 fatalities and 272 serious injuries, which 7 fatalities and 48 serious injuries involved at least one substance-impaired driver. “We want to remind everyone that getting behind the wheel impaired by alcohol and/or drugs is a terrible idea. Unfortunately, not only does alcohol and/or drugs impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely, it also impaired your judgment and good sense about whether you can, or should drive. If you have any doubt about your sobriety, do not get behind the wheel. If you do choose to drive impaired, you will be arrested. No warnings. No excuses,” Chief Perkins stated.
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The Howell County Sheriff's Department has issued warrants and is looking for three individuals in the Howell County area. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these individuals, do not try to apprehend them, call the sheriff's office at 417-256-2544 or local authorities. Jack C. Kukura, age 34 Wanted for probation violation warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. No bond. Jason W. Clevenger, age 39 - Wanted for warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of theft/ stealing. Bond set at $4,500. Cheryl Anne Reilly, age 53 - Wanted for warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of assault-2nd degree. Bond set at $4,500. (No photo available.)
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MVE Christmas Program, ‘Santa’s Holiday Hoedown’ Santa’s Holiday Hoedown - Mtn. View Elementary held their Christmas program on Thursday, December 10. Grades third through fifth performed an array of songs including, “Goin’ to Branson”, “We’re Not Reindeer”, “Layin’ It All On The Line”, “Elves Lives”, “Will Santa Come Through?” and “Santa’s Holiday Hoedown”. The story follows a group of elves and reindeer who travel to Branson to make it big. Along the way they get some help from some Branson promoters and entertainers and of course ... Elvis.
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Upcoming Events New Year’s Day Golf Tourney
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A New Year’s Day Golf Tournament will be held at the Mtn. View Municipal Golf Course on Friday, January 1, 2016. The tournament is a two-person scramble with teetime at 10 a.m. Call the clubhouse at 417-934-6959 to sign up.
Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Jan. 16 The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016, due to a conflict of scheduling on the previous date of January 23, 2016. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause. Tickets are on sale at the Chamber office which is located in City Hall. Call 417-469-5519 for more information.
Looking Back Through the eyes of the Standard News 'A Place In The Christmas Choir' performed at MVE Standard News Archives - December 17, 2014
13th Annual Trivia Night set for Jan. 23 Dust off those thinking caps and begin studying for the 13th annual Trivia Night benefitting the Grizzly Basketball program at Missouri State University-West Plains. The funfilled event is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the West Plains Civic Center, which is sponsoring. The contest will feature questions on a variety of topics and pit teams of area residents against each other for the opportunity to win the coveted Trivia Night Trophy, organizers said. Grizzly Booster Club President Russ Squires said participants may notice some new faces at this year’s event. “We are inviting Quiz Bowl teams from area high schools, college organizations and all community members who wish to have a fun night putting their trivia knowledge to the test,” he said. “We also are challenging businesses to put a team together in order to show off the traveling trophy at their business.” Teams of eight will be asked questions in various categories, from pop culture to science and everything in between, organizers said. The team with the highest score after 10 rounds of questions will win the trophy along with some other great prizes. Prizes also will be awarded to the secondand third-place teams, organizers said. In addition to the trivia contest, teams are encouraged to decorate their table however they choose for the chance to win other prizes. Past winning themes in the table decoration contest have included hunting, the St. Louis Cardinals, Hawaiian, a surgery room, Mark Twain’s Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and even a group of hillbillies who called themselves “Farmville.” The possibilities are only limited by imagination, organizers said. “If you aren’t a trivia buff, you can show off your skills in decorating,” Squires explained. “If you don’t feel you’re skilled in trivia or decorating, you can bring food and enjoy hanging out with your friends while you support the Grizzly Basketball program.” The cost of participating is $160 per team, and pre-registration is required. Businesses also can become a sponsor of the event for just $100, organizers said. “Proceeds from the evening provide the necessary fundamental support the basketball team needs to compete in the toughest region in the nation,” Grizzly Basketball Head Coach Yancey Walker said. “We are excited to have four Missouri players this year, three of which are area kids.” Visit http://wp.missouristate.edu/development/grizzly-trivia-night.htm to sign up a team online. For more information, contact Missouri State-West Plains Director of Development Joe Kammerer at 417-255-7240 or Dean of Student Services and Director of Grizzly Athletics Dr. Angela Totty at 417-255-7255.
K.I.N.D. food collection at Mtn. View Elementary Mtn. View Elementary will be holding a food drive entitled K.I.N.D. (Kids In Need Distribution) November 23-December 16. Holiday food boxes to help local families in need of food assistance will be reated and distributed. Monetary donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the glass office at MVE. For more information contact 417-934-2550. A suggested list of donation items for classes at MVE: PK & EC - macaroni and cheese, other pasta mix or stuffing K - peanut butter or dry beans 1 - broth, bread/cornbread mix or biscuit mix 2 - Instant potatoes or soups 3 - canned vegetables or soups 4 - cereal or canned milk 5 - cleaning supplies or personal hygiene items Staff - any of the above or monetary donations
Christmas Cats - Sydney Bryant, Kinzie Tomey and Grace Berkshire meow along to the music during the elementary's performance. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
A Place In The Choir - Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus Christmas Elves - Evan Cope, Grace Radford and (Joseph Gehlken and Peyton Holden) try to find a place Riley Lilly jingle the bells as the choir performs such songs in the choir for Happy the Hound Dog (Oziah Watkins). as "Must Be Santa" and "This Is No Time For Singing". (Photo: Standard/Wagner) (Photo: Standard/Wagner) Mark your calendars
- Yoga Classes at the MV 2:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. United Methodist Church. Bingo at the Willow Springs City Council Call 417-247-7153 Mtn. View Healthcare meeting at the City Hall for more information. 5:30 p.m. conference room. - Zumba at the Mtn. View First Baptist Church Call 417-469-2107 Community Center, AWANAs. Meal served for information Wednesday, December 16th instructed by at 5:30 p.m. church Friday, December 18th 7:00 a.m. Mary Zitter-Newman starts at 6 p.m. 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billiards at the 7:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. View Senior Center Mountain View Al-Anon will - Mtn. View Christian Church Mtn. View Senior Center 7:30 a.m. meet Mondays at 7 p.m. at TEAM 412 (preschool thru 11:00 a.m. - Biscuits & Gravy at the the First Presbyterian Church, 6th grade) and The Journey Storytime at the Willow Mtn. View Senior Center until youth group (junior high and located at 205 East 2nd Springs Library. Call the 9:00 a.m. Buttermilk biscuits Street in Mtn. View. For high school). Doors open at library at 417-469-3482 and sausage gravy, $1.50 for more information 5:45 p.m. Dinner served at for information. a small and $2.00 for large, call 417-934-2682. 6:00 p.m. Classes start 12:30 p.m. coffee included. Tuesday, December 22nd at 6:30 p.m. - Shuffleboard Games at Carry-out or dine-in 7:00 a.m. - Narcotics Anonymous, Mtn. View Senior Center 9:15 a.m. Coffee & Billiards at the 6:30 p.m. at Mothers Against 6:00 p.m. Exercise at the Mtn. View Senior Center Methamphetamine (MAM) Skating & Open gym at the Mtn. View Healthcare 12:00 p.m. 503 E. Main Street Willow Mtn. View Family Youth 10:00 a.m. - Mtn. View Chamber of Springs. For information Center until 9:45 p.m. For - Story Time at the Commerce weekly meeting call 417-469-0018 more information call Mtn. View Public Library or 417-855-9113. 417-934-5437. $3 admission at the Mtn. View Community - Swedish Weaving at the Center. Call 417-934-2794 8:00 p.m. per child Mtn. View Senior Center for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous and Saturday, December 19th - Arthritis Exercise at the - Willow Springs Chamber of Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m. at 10:30 a.m. Mtn. View Senior Center Commerce. Call Sacred Heart Church Story Time is held with 11:00 a.m. 417-469-5519 for in Willow Springs. stories, finger plays, arts, Puzzles at the information. The meeting Call 417-469-5550 for crafts and snacks at the Mtn. View Senior Center will be held at OP Hall more information West Plains Public Library 11:30 a.m. at the country club. Thursday, December 17th for ages 2-6 until 11 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks at the 12:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center - Shuffleboard Games at Rotary Club of Mtn. View West Plains Center for the 12:00 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center will meet at Ron's Family Arts Christmas Show with Willow Springs Rotary Club - Hand to Foot Card Game at Restaurant. music by the Pentatonics at Open Range. Contact the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:30 a.m. will be held at the Avenue Teresa Waggoner 4:30 p.m. Story Time is held with Theatre. Tickets are at 417-252-0316 for Tumbling at the Mtn. View stories, finger plays, arts, $1 at the door. information. Family Youth Center until crafts and snacks at the Sunday, December 20th 12:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. For more West Plains Public Library 8:00 p.m. Shuffleboard Games at information call for ages 2-6 until 11 a.m. Willow Springs Alcoholics Mtn. View Senior Center 417-934-5437. 11:30 a.m. Anonymous and Al-Anon 5:30 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center to meetings at the Sacred Heart 2nd thru 3rd Grade Girl host a Christmas Luncheon Church. Call 417-469-5550 Scouts to meet at Hut, 5:30 p.m. for more information. (Help for friends 409 N. Pine Street in LMS Boys Basketball Monday, December 21st & families of alcoholics) Mtn. View. For more game vs. Licking 1:00 p.m. Monday - 7:00 p.m. information 6:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts Club at the Mtn. View call Joyce Dixon at - Mtn. View-Birch Tree R-III WSCF Ferguson Building Presbyterian Church 417-934-2394. School District Board of in Willow Springs. Call Sue 205 E. 2nd Street 6:30 p.m. Education meeting at the Thompson at 417-252-7477 417-247-7146 Country Dance at the Mtn. Liberty Middle School for information or View Community Center - LHS JV/Varsity Girls 5:30 p.m. 417-247-0566 8:00 p.m. Basketball game vs. Dora - Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl Mtn. View A.A. group meets Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 at the Presbyterian Church N. Pine Street in Mountain LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: in the basement. The church View. For more information Readers are encouraged to share their opinions by is located at 205 East 2nd call Joyce Dixon writing letters to the editor. Letters to the editor will be Street in Mtn. View at 417-934-2394.
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Landmark Bank: Remembering 150 Years As July 19, 1865 dawned, our nation was recovering from a debilitating and costly Civil War. Andrew Johnson was the country’s new president; work was underway on the Transcontinental Railroad, and there were 36 states in the Union. The arrival of a new Missouri bank was part of the healing process. Exchange National was the name given to the new bank.
Opening on the main street of the frontier town of Columbia, Missouri with $100,000 in capital, it was one of nine Missouri banks chartered that year, and ultimately, the only survivor. Less than 40 years later, the Landrum family entered the world of banking, when in 1904 Marquis Lafayette Landrum, originally from Tennessee, purchased a bank
Obamacare Continues to Disappoint It is becoming even more clear that Obamacare is a failure. Consumers have fewer choices. Government-sponsored insurance companies are failing and costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, and others are threatening to stop providing coverage through Obamacare. Health care costs are rising and Obamacare continues to interfere with the doctor-patient relationship. Fixing this broken health care system must be a top priority when Congress returns to Washington in January. Looking ahead to next year, health insurance companies are deciding if they want to continue to participate in Obamacare exchanges and more and more insurers are jumping ship. According to The Hill newspaper, “This fall, more than a dozen health insurers representing 800,000 people have dropped out of the ObamaCare exchanges…” UnitedHealth, the largest insurer in the country covering 500,000 people, has recently announced they would probably not participate in the Obamacare exchange next year. Since joining the exchange, United Healthcare has lost $425 million on insurance plans sold through the exchanges. United Healthcare CEO Stephen Hemsley said, “We cannot sustain these losses. We can’t really subsidize a marketplace that doesn’t appear at the moment to be
sustaining itself.” It is unreasonable to expect businesses to take such huge losses and continue to provide services. These are results we could have predicted when the Democrats interfered with the free market. In order to help fix the health care crisis, we must replace Obamacare with market-based solutions that provide people with access to the affordable quality care they deserve. It’s clear that our current president has no interest in actually improving the state of health care for hardworking folks that have been forced to purchase inadequate insurance that does not fit their needs or allow them to see their doctors. Individuals should have the ability to choose their own doctor. They should be able to purchase affordable, high-quality health care insurance that provides a safety net for their family. President Obama’s refusal to accept reasonable changes to his namesake health care law shows that he cares more about protecting his legacy than fixing access to health care in a way which doesn’t drive up our nation’s debt while increasing costs to American families. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently reported that by 2025 Obamacare will cost the economy an equivalent of 2 million full-time jobs. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell, head of the government agency tasked with administering the bulk of Obamacare, estimates enrollment numbers are severely below their original projections. In a March report, the CBO estimated that by the end of next year, 21 million people would have insurance through a federal exchange, but the HHS Secretary now admits that at best only 10 million Americans will have coverage by then. The Obama administration is trying to mislead, and deceive the American people on the merits of this law. You elected me to put a major repeal of Obamacare on the president’s desk and to force him to answer the question, “Whose best interest do you have at heart?” If President Obama vetoes our repeal he will be answering loud and clear, “I chose my own interests over those of hardworking Americans.”
in Mountain View, Missouri. It was this transaction that put in motion a history of growth and achievement that would eventually join forces with the larger bank in Columbia. In the years following the Mountain View acquisition and as the 20th century emerged, more banks were opened or purchased in the communities of Houston, Willow Springs, West Plains, Cabool and Licking—all under the name First National Bank. Later, locations were added in Birch Tree and Mountain Grove, both as Landmark Bank. Landrum’s sons, Carl and Roy, had joined their father during this time—as growth continued. In 1972, Carl’s son, Marquis C. (“Mark”) Landrum, was made an officer of the company. Armed with his grandfather’s vision of consolidation and growth, this third generation owner arrived ready to act. It was also during this time that Columbia’s Exchange National was purchased by the family, and the name was changed to First National Bank. When the Great Depression arrived in the early 1930’s, many U.S. citizens suffered severe economic setbacks, particularly in Oklahoma. Later, as the dust (literally) began to settle, The Landrums stepped forward to take part in the renewal by purchasing the First State Bank of Tishomingo. In the years that followed, the family created or purchased additional banks in the Oklahoma communities of Wapanucka, Davis, Wynnewood, Madill, Durant, Kingston, Ada, and Sulphur. A few decades later, in north Texas, the Itasca State Bank of Denison was pur-
chased, followed by openings or purchases in Pottsboro, Sherman, Gunter, Whitesboro, Van Alstyne, Lindsay, Gainesville and Collinsville. The Texas and Oklahoma institutions were eventually united under the Landmark Bank name, with the Missouri banks still identified as First National. Then, in April 2009, the Missouri institutions became Landmark Bank as well— with each location throughout the three states combined into a single organization under its oldest charter: Columbia. With deep ties to Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, “it was fitting”, Mark said later, “that they be under one charter and one name. It was a kind of coming together,” he added; “A focus—of what we’ve been doing historically.” In August 2012, Mark Landrum, by then chairman emeritus of Landmark Bank and the Landrum Company, died unexpectedly. A man who loved history, he left behind an incredible success story, as launched by his forebears and continued under his leadership—with customer focus as the foundation of the company’s mission and culture. Now, 150 years later, Landmark Bank is an institution with $2.3 billion in assets at 42 locations in 29 communities. Through those decades, a sense of caring grew among those involved, establishing a story formed in historical context that permeated the work ethic—the engine moving everything forward. The result has enabled a philosophy founded years before to continue to help make the lives of today’s customers, neighbors and friends spanning three states more meaningful and worthwhile.
New to our branch this week are Paris Match, fiction by Stuart Woods; Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever, non-fiction by Bill O’Reilly; Act of War, fiction by Brad Thor; and three movies on DVD: Love Takes Wing, Bonanza: The Official Fifth Season, and Robin Hood, starring Kevin Costner. Summersville Friends of the Library meet at the library on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5 p.m. The next meeting will be January 11 to finalize plans for the January 23 Princess Tea Party and to discuss the February 6 Laura Ingalls Wilder Birthday Party. New members are invited to join this active group in supporting and participating in the continuing growth of the Summersville Branch Library. Texas County Library now has e-Books and audio books available to download for Texas County Library patrons! To view the catalog and download, go to our website: texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, click on “e-books”, or come by the library for assistance. Texas County Library cards are required. Summersville Library is a branch of Texas County Library and located at 480 First Street, on the south side of the square, next door to Open Door in Summersville. Business hours are 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m Saturday. Check out our webpage @ texascountylibrary.lib. mo.us or contact the library: 417-932-5261 or toll-free 888609-4491, or e-mail us: svlib@texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, or fax: 417-932-5262.
The Governor’s Inappropriate Budget Management
I take my job as your state senator very seriously, and I see it as my responsibility to fight for the fair and equitable financial wellbeing of my district and its citizens. This is why I felt compelled to speak to you this week about the serious issues I have with some of the governor’s recent decisions that negatively affect the 33rd District. The main two grievances I have are the errant withholding of General Revenue funds and the lack of public discussion that occurred when the state announced plans to purchase 2,500 acres of Oregon County land, rendering it exempt from personal property and real estate taxes. I know I have spoken to you about these issues before, but because of their potential impact to our lives in Southeastern Missouri, I feel the need to bring them forward again. First I would like to discuss the land-grab proposition that is occurring in Oregon County as well as the lack of public knowledge and input that surrounds the entire affair. The governor has called on the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to use settlement funds paid by an environmentally harmful lead mining company to restore areas in Southeastern Missouri affected by lead contamination. While that is all well and good for our part of the state, the governor has also decided the DNR should potentially purchase the Frederick Creek Ranch in Oregon County – land that has not been affected by lead mining – by using the same settlement funds to turn it into state park land. The worrisome aspect of all of this is how quietly this and other decisions have been made, and how little the public was informed or allowed to participate. Missouri State Parks Director Bill Bryan has stated that $500 million is needed to repair and maintain the state parks we currently have, so why should the DNR be spending money set aside for repairs to add even more land to the 200,000 acres currently in the State Park system? And why weren’t the citizens affected by this proposal ever properly notified of the dealings going on? It is for this reason that I have pre-filed SB 682 for the upcoming session. My bill would require the Commissioner of Administration to take certain actions, such as providing public notice on its website and holding public hearings in affected counties, whenever it seeks to purchase public land on behalf of a state department. My proposed legislation seeks to improve the communication between the state and its citizens and I hope it will make the entire process of governmental property purchasing more transparent, efficient and equitable for everyone involved. I also wanted to discuss the governor’s announcement from late October when he called for the restriction of $46.1 million in General Revenue funding – money that would have been used to fund many programs and services aimed at helping the elderly, disabled, mentally ill, children and our state’s law enforcement. The governor claimed the budget withholds were necessary to cover the cost of lost tobacco company settlement payments expected to be made to the state, which fell through. The truth of the matter is a very different story: These budget cuts are actually just an unnecessary killing of helpful new programs that would have otherwise improved the lives of at-risk Missourians. Instead of making up the lost incoming revenue by taking from the $325 million unspent state surplus, the governor has decided to terminate or cripple programs and services such as the following: Nursing facilities provider rate increase – Funding withheld: $3,373,442 In-home services provider rate increase – Funding withheld: $2,852,991 Comprehensive psychiatric services provider rate increase – Funding withheld: $2,031,432 Community Health Access Programs (CHAPs) – Funding withheld: $1,250,000 Rural Health Clinical Dental – Funding withheld: $1,250,000 Missouri Area Health Education Centers – Funding Withheld: $250,000 These are just a few of the almost 50 programs and services that will be underfunded or canceled because of the governor’s nonsensical budget cuts. There is simply no reason why much-needed state programming should pay the price when this year’s surplus funds could easily cover the cost. I must make myself clear: I do not advocate needless spending of surplus dollars simply because they are available. However, I do believe our state’s budget surplus could be utilized in a fair and efficient manner to cover the loss of the tobacco company payments and prevent the damaging of state services for Missourians who need them most. After all, isn’t that what the surplus is for? The bottom line is, the state government and the governor should always work for the betterment of Missourians. I believe that creating a fair state budget requires an efficient system of communication, and my new Senate bill looks to improve just that. I also believe that the citizens of this state who need help the most deserve to receive it, and that the governor could do a better job at providing an increased standard of living for at-risk citizens. 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.
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Death Notices Jimmy Wayne Jackson, Jr. Funeral services for Jim- lips, Jr., Gregg Phillips, Gary my Wayne Jackson, Jr. were Morris, Donald Gene Morheld Wednesday, December ris, Dustin Jackson, Mark Slaton, Scott Cooper, and Kenneth Sanders. Interment with Military Honors was in the Veterans Cemetery in Mountain View, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home. Jimmy Wayne Jackson Jr. of Mountain View, Missouri, born January 9, 1960 passed away at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, December 6, 2015. He graduated from Eminence High School and 9, 2015 at the Duncan Fu- joined the Navy right after. neral Chapel in Mountain He served his country for View, MO with Pastor An- over 10 years. Jimmy later drew Sanders officiating. worked for BAE as a logistic Pallbearers were Merle Phil- specialist for over 25 years in
Patsy Annette Reed Patsy Annette Reed, 78, marriage to Charles Lester of Mountain View, Missouri Reed on February 14, 1992 departed this life on Decem- at Little Zion Baptist Church, Trask, Missouri. One brother, Bob Charles, precedes her in death. Survivors include her husband, Lester Reed; son, Tim Roush of Florida; two daughters, Kathy Bryant of Louisville, KY and Dianne Roush of Mountain View, MO; four step children, Charley Shurtz of Springfield, MO, Lisa ber 7, 2015 at her home. She Mielki of Ash Grove, MO, was born on August 26, 1937 Daniel Reed of Cabool, MO, in Mountain View, Missouri. and Thomas Reed of MonShe graduated from tier, MO; one brother, Ron Mountain View High School Charles; one sister, Sandy in 1956. She was united in Nelson; eighteen grandchil-
Maryland and returned home to Missouri after retirement. Preceding him in death were his parents Jimmy Wayne Jackson, Sr. and Janet Marie Phillips; and his brother Danny Lynn Jackson. Survivors include his wife Elvira Flores Jackson; 4 children, Melissa O’gwen Redmond, Dustin Wayne Dale Jackson, Seth Daniel Jackson, and Dillon James Jackson; 6 grandchildren, Brett, Grace, Faith, Chad, Jake Redmond, and Hugh Jackson; and 2 sisters Joyce Dixon and Marcella Jones. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes.com
Allen Leroy Creighton Allen Leroy Creighton was born September 18, 1943 at Davenport, IA the son of Herb Creighton and Laura Mae (Brinkman) Creighton. He passed away December 2, 2015 at his home in Eminence, MO at the age of 72 years. He was united in marriage to Lonnie Lee Merrick on March 8, 1964 at Golconda,
IL. Allen was preceded in death by his parents Herb and Laura Creighton; and one son Allen “Fritze” Paul Creighton. He is survived by two sons Wheels of Eminence, MO and George and wife Wanda of Texas; one daughter Gina of Davenport, IA; 4 sisters; 7 grandchildren; 16 great
Robert Lee Wilson
Funeral Services for Robert Lee Wilson were held Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Summersville, MO with Lloyd Jackson officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Summersdren and nineteen great grand- ville, MO. Robert Lee Wilson was children. Patsy worked in home born November 8, 1975 at St. healthcare as a caregiver. She Louis, MO the son of Arthur loved collecting frogs and cooking. She enjoyed her flower gardens and strawberry milkshakes. Patsy was a great Recently the Texas Counhomemaker and wife. ty Food Pantry partnered A memorial service was with the Summersville First held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Christian Church in order to December 12, 2015 at Little Zion Baptist Church, Trask, Missouri with Pastor Robert Medley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com
J. Wilson and Beverly Jean (Byse) Wilson. He passed away December 1, 2015 at his home in Overland, MO at the age of 40 years. He was preceded in death by his mother Beverly Jean Wilson. He is survived by his father Arthur J. Wilson of Overland, MO; one brother Kenneth Wilson of Overland, MO; one niece Cassy Wilson of Pacific, MO; three
Huntsville, TX; one brother Wallace Quibodeaux, Jr. and wife Sherrie of Summersville, MO; one sister Gwin Booten of Summersville, MO; grandchildren Ronnie Thomas Yates, Ashley Cowen, Nathan Cooper, Mark Allen Cooper, Shelby Cooper, Chloe Cooper, Caleb Cooper, and Ty Cooper. Tamra worked at the Mountain View Health Care as a housekeeper for several years before her health declined. She enjoyed playing Bingo, watching TV and scary movies. She liked to
uncles Charley Byse, Roy Byse, and Jim Byse of Summersville, MO; and a host of other friends and family. Robert attended Ritenour High School in St. Louis, MO. He worked as a carpenter installing flooring. Robert enjoyed music, attending concerts, watching sports on TV and visiting with friends. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhome.com
Working together to help those in need help provide food to those in need in the Summersville area. The food pantry delivers food to the church on the
Tamra Mae Quibodeaux Tamra Mae Quibodeaux was born September 7, 1951 at Jennings, Louisiana the daughter of Wallace Quibodeaux and Ola Quibodeaux. She passed away December 8, 2015 at her home in Mountain View, MO at the age of 64 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Wallace and Ola Quibodeaux. She is survived by three sons Mark Cooper and wife Debbie of Mountain View, MO, Ronnie Yates of Mountain View, MO and Charlie Cooper and wife Jackie of
grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Allen and Lonnie moved to Eminence, MO from Texas in 2000. He enjoyed horseback riding and loved his family. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes.com
watch wrestling, especially Monday Night Raw. Tamra enjoyed dancing and spending time with friends, but most of all she loved playing with her grandchildren. Tamra will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family will have a Memorial Service on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Youth Center Banquet Room in Mountain View, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes. com
Kenneth Hershel Beasley Kenneth Hershel Beasley, the son of Kenneth C. and Norma Jean (Seago) Beasley, was born on October 29, 1962 in Gunnison, Colorado
where he spent the rest of his Jeanie Estes and husband life. For the last 20 years, he Jerry of Summersville, Mariwas employed as a machinist um Kennedy of Wichita KS, at South Central Manufac- Cindy Henry and husband turing. When not working, Dave of Wentzville, MO, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and 1 brother, Allen Beasley and anything that involved of Singapore, as well as the his kids. mother of his children TamKenny is preceded in death my Bowlin-Beasley, and by his father, Kenneth C. several nieces and nephews. Beasley, and his brother-inFuneral Services were law, Ray Kennedy. held Tuesday, December 15, He is survived by his 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Bradmother, Norma Beasley, his ford Funeral Home Chapel devoted life-partner, Kay with Rev. Gary Steelman ofWhite, son, Tanner Beasley ficiating. Interment and Milof Summersville, his daugh- itary Honors were in Bethel ter Ashlee Sikes and husband Cemetery under the care of James, and his grandson, Bradford Funeral Home. Onand passed away in Spring- Roper James Sikes, of Min- line condolences maybe left field, MO on December 11, den, Louisiana; 3 sisters, at bradfordfuneralhome.net 2015, making his age 53 years and 1 month. Kenny proudly served his On behalf of our entire family, we would like country in the U.S. Navy from August 1980 thru Au- to take this opportunity to say a very special gust 1984. He spent much word of thanks to each of you who said a prayer, of his tour at sea, aboard the visited or thought of Jim in his four-month orUSS Enterprise, where he enjoyed the privilege of vis- deal. A special thanks to Jim’s brother, Gene, iting many countries around for taking him to his doctor’s visits when Eddie the world. After an honor- couldn’t. able military discharge, he The Family of Jim Martin returned to Summersville
Thank You
We Miss You So Much Dad
You were a Dad who was so special, and who was loved so very much, and brought so much happiness, to the many hearts you touched. You were always kind and caring, and so understanding, too and if help was ever needed Dad it so freely came from you. You were a gift to all the world, and brought joy to everyone; and life has never been the same, ever since you have been gone. We will never forget you Pop, and think of you everyday. The Family of Johnnie Dale December 12, 1937-December 18, 2014
Helping Those In Need - Pictured above Pastor Nate Cooper, Pastor Paul Hamm, MaryAnn Crouse, Barb Barr, Kenny Briscoe, Carol Goggins, Clyde Barr, Carylon Carmpbell, Paul Campbell, Barbara Kitchens and Dennis Goggins. (Photo provided to the Standard)
second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. A volunteer transports the donated food to Summersville and volunteers help unload and distribute the food. Currently 22 families receive food at the satellite location. Each family has to meet certain guidelines to sign up for the assistance. If you would like to sign up for this program or learn more about please contact the Texas County Food Pantry at 417-967-4484 Members of the Summersville First Christian Church distribute food to Summersville residents in need monthly on the second Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.
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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, November 15, 2015 Deputy Ashley Haddock was monitoring the security cameras in the balliff’s office. She noticed a white male wearing black sweats and a red hoodie walk up to the Howell County Sheriff’s Transport Van. The male was identified as James Campbell. He stated to Deputy Haddock he left a cigarette for an inmate on the inmate transport van footrail. A probable cause statement will be drafted to give to the prosecutor’s office. Sunday, December 6, 2015 Deputy Rick Fox spoke with a female subject in reference to a report of identity theft. She stated she had been receiving calls from collection agency referencing charges and accounts she had not authorized. Monday, December 7, 2015 Deputies were dispatched to CR 6540 in West Plains for a verbal domestic situation. A male and female were at OMC and began to argue. This argument lasted until they made it to their residence. The female collected her personal belongings and was transported to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office where she had a ride waiting. Tuesday, December 8, 2015 A male subject came into the sheriff’s office and reported unauthorized transaction on his bank account. Thursday, December 10, 2015 Deputy Rick Fox spoke with a male subject who stated his medication was missing from his residence on Hwy. 160 in Caulfield. Friday, December 11, 2015 Deputy Rick Fox responded to State Route 14 in reference to a report of theft/burglary. Upon arrival he spoke with a female subject who stated someone broke into her shop and stole numerous items belonging to her. This case remains under investigation. A male subject reported two medication prescription slips had been taken from his vehicle. COMMITMENTS Friday, November 27, 2015 Ashley Renee Rutledge, 25 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. She was released per court order on 11-29-15. Jodi Mae Collins, 27 of Thayer was booked for a court ordered commitment. She bonded out on 11-29-15. Sunday, November 29, 2015 Robert Eugene Shears, 39 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Monday, November 30, 2015 Huston Wade Burleson, 39 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 12-2-15 for time served. Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Dakota Layne Caughron, 20 of Mtn. View was booked for a court ordered commitment. Thursday, December 3, 2015 Jay Dee Heisler, 57 of Bentonville, AR was booked for a court ordered commitment. Friday, December 4, 2015 James Edward Fyffe, 46 of Birch Tree was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 12-6-15 for time served. Nathaniel Clark Wester, 35 of Birch Tree was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 12-6-15 for time served. Friday, December 11, 2015 Nathaniel Clark Wester, 35 of Birch Tree was booked for a court ordered commitment. James Edward Fyffe, 46 of Birch Tree was booked for a court ordered commitment. TRANSFERS Thursday, December 3, 2015 Eric Malcom Workman, 31 of Willow Springs was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Sean Aloysius Boyer, 47 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Robert Eugene Shears, 39 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. ARRESTS Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Yalonda Ranee Flanagan, 37 of Gainesville was arrested for probation violation. She is currently being held without bond. Thursday, November 26, 2015 Mary Adam Fox, 40 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree. He bonded out on 11-29-15 and is to appear in court on 12-7-15. Friday, November 27, 2015 Joseph Michael McDonald, 27 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Mtn. View warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 11-30-15. Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Calvin Lee Wilson, 35 of Eunice was arrested on a Howell County warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 12-7-15 and is to appear in court on 1-15-16. Thursday, December 3, 2015 Fay Marie Powell, 38 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for probation violation and felony failure to appear. He bonded out on 12-9-15 and is to appear in court on 12-18-15. Friday, December 4, 2015 James Thomas Young, 36 of Pottersville was arrested on a Howell County warrant for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 12-5-15. Lori Lyn Cox, 42 of West Plains was arrested on a Texas County warrant for felony failure to appear and misdemeanor failure to
Douglas County Sheriff's Department Report During the week of December 1 through December 8 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department answered 137 Calls for Service and arrested 16 subjects. There are currently 22 subjects incarcerated in the Douglas County Jail. During this last week the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department made three different drug arrests in the county. Charges are currently pending on these arrests and further information will be published as warrants are issued. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to call the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department at 417-683-1020.
The Standard News appear. She was transferred to Texas County on 12-10-15. Saturday, December 5, 2015 Samantha Dawn Collins, 21 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for driving while revoked/suspended; operate motor vehicle knowing owner has not maintained financial responsibility. She bonded out on 12-5-15. Samuel Allen Medor, 29 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for resisting or interfering with arrest/detention/ stop; hindering prosecution; 2 counts of possession conrolled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and 3 counts of endangering welfare of a child-1st degree. He is currently being held on a $35,000 bond. Austin James Boyd, 17 of Winona was arrested for failed to stop for stop sign; fail to register vehicle as commercial motor vehicle; failed to yield to emergency vehicle; operated motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner; failure to maintain financial and 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He was transferred to Shannon County on 12-6-15. Barry Franklin Hatton, 40 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County warrant for felony failure to appear; possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana and misdemeanor failure to appear. He was transferred to Wright County on 12-6-15. Patricia Arlene McIntosh, 31 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County warrant for felony failure to appear; possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and probation violation. She is currently being held without bond. Sherri Ladawn Hogue, 36 of Moody was arrested on an Ozark County warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 12-5-15 and is to appear in court on 12-15-15. Shirley Ann Brown, 23 of West Plains was arrested for felony failure to appear. She is currently being held without bond. Jamine M. Mesa, 28 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for resisting or interfering with arrest/detention/ stop; hindering prosecution and 3 counts of endangering welfare of a child-1st degree. He is currently being held on a $25,000 bond. Jamie Lynn Wagner, 32 of Willow Springs was arrested on an Audrain County warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She bonded out on 12-6-15. Sunday, December 6, 2015 Justin Todd Herpst, 45 of West Plains was arrested for distribution/delivery/manufacture/produce/attempt a controlled substance. He was transferred to federal authorities on 12-7-15. Nathan Dewayne Smith, 21 of West Plains was arrested for forgery. He was transferred to Shannon County on 12-6-15. Ryan Knight Craftsman, 25 of Boyse, ID was arrested on a Howell County warrant for escape or attempting escape from confinement. He is currently being held on a $50,000 bond. Clifford Lane Niermann, 49 of Thayer was arrested on an Oregon County warrant for probation violation. He is currently being held without bond. Danny Lee Stokes, 40 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for assault on law enforcement officer-2nd degree. He bonded out on 12-6-15. Monday, December 7, 2015 Glen Staton, 35 of Mtn. View was arrested for non-support and passing bad check. He bonded out on 12-7-15 and is to appear in court on 1-11-16. Teresa Ann Stiebs, 51 of Pomona was arrested on a Howell County warrant for tampering-1st degree and keeping or maintaining a public nuisance. She is currently being held on a $4,500 bond. Anthony Lee Martin, 29 of West Plains was arrested on a West Plains warrant for 2 counts misdemeanor failure to appear and unlawful possession of a firearm. He is currently being held on a $21,000 bond. Layne Westley Reynolds, 26 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 12-8-15 and is to appear in court on 12-28-15.
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 John D. Goodman, 40 of Willow Springs was arrested on Thursday, December 10 at 5:05 p.m. in Howell County for misdemeanor possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana; unlawful use of drug paraphernalia; Winona PD warrant for moving traffic violation; driving while revoked; no insurance and no seatbelt. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held on bond. James A. Dooley, 41 of Mtn. View was arrested on Saturday, December 12 at 6 p.m. in Howell County for felony board of probation/parole warrant for parole violation; felony Howell County warrant for probation violation. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held without bond. Paul A. Barker, 30 of Van Buren was arrested on Saturday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Carter County for Wayne County misdemeanor warrants possession of marijuana, possession of narcotic equipment and 2 traffic violations. He was taken to the Carter County Jail where he is being held on bond. Benjamin J. Young, 25 of Mtn. View was arrested on Sunday, December 13 at 3:08 p.m. in Howell County for DWI; possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana; C&I; driving while suspended and no insurance. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held on bond. ACCIDENTS A two-vehicle accident occurred on Wednesday, December 9 at 9:24 a.m. in Carter County on U.S. Hwy. 60 at Van Buren. According to reports a 2004 Chevrolet Blazer operated by Charles L. Buckner, 83 of Redford was attempting to cross U.S. Hwy. 60 and pulled into the path of an oncoming 2007 Dodge truck operated by Shannon L. Abbott, 43 of Williamsville. Abbott was transported by Shannon County Ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff with moderate injuries. Buckner and a passenger in his vehicle, Edna T. Buckner were both transported by West Carter Ambulance to Southeast Health Hospital in Ellington with moderate injuries. The accident was investigated by Cpl. S.M. Dougherty and assisted by G.T. Ulm and off duty Trooper M.T. Weakley. A one-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Carter County on CR 256, 2 miles East of Ellsinore. According to reports a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban operated by Brian J. Tippen, 35 of Ellsinore was traveling Eastbound when he lost control and overturned with the vehicle coming to rest on it’s side. Tippen was transported by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital. Further reports indicate that Tippen was initially arrested for driving while intoxicated and fail to drive on right half of roadway but was released for medical attention. The accident was investigated by Trooper E.M. Vanwinkle and assisted by Cpl. M.L. Freeman. A one-vehicle accident occurred on Saturday, December 12 at 2:40 p.m. in Howell County on Highway Y, 2 miles North of Mtn. View. According to reports a 2012 Mercedes operated by Austin J. Pekarek, 19 of Mtn. View was traveling Northbound when his vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a concrete culvert. Pekarek was taken by private vehicle to Mercy Hospital in Mtn. View with minor injuries. The accident was investigated by Sgt. J.A. Cravens.
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Tuesday, December 8, 2015 William Walters Clennon, 61 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warant for felony failure to appear. He bonded out on 12-8-15 and is to appear in court on 12-21-15. Joanna Christine Sharp, 47 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for distribution/delivery/manufacture/production/attempt controlled substance and probation violation. He is currently being held without bond. Wendell R. Hixon, 51 of Moody was arrested on a Howell County warrant for assault-1st degree. He is currently being held on a $30,000 bond. Anna Verline Drake, 29 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for probation violation. She is currently being held on a $50,000 bond. Aleecia Denise Williams, 33 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for probation violation. She was released per court order on 12-11-15. Shandi Star Stillwell, 34 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Howell County warrant for felony failure to appear and misdemeanor failure to appear. She bonded out on 12-10-15 and is to appear in court on 12-18-15. Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Nathan Lee Smith, 25 of Willow Springs was arrested for burglary-1st degree. He bonded out on 12-10-15 and is to appear in court on 12-18-15. Joseph Michael McDonald, 27 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Greene County warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 12-9-15 and is to appear in court on 12-22-15. Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Matthew Brett Redburn, 25 of Birch Tree was arrested for DWI and driving while revoked/suspended. He was cited and released on 12-10-15 and is to appear in court on 1-25-16. Shawn Edward Aul, 31 of Alton was arrested on a Howell County warrant for felony failure to appear. He bonded out on 1210-15 and is to appear in court on 12-18-15. Silas Raymond Davis, 29 of Summersville was arrested on an Ozark County warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear and probation/parole violation. He was transferred to Ozark County on 12-10-15. Shay Kristin Kilpatric, 41 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for 3 counts of burglary-1st degree; 3 counts of resisting or interfering with arrest/detention/stop; 4 counts of armed criminal action and domestic assault-2nd degree. He was transferred to Ozark County on 12-11-15. Patricia Arlene McIntosh, 31 of Mtn. View was arrested for fugitive from out of state. She is currently being held without bond. John Daniel Goodman, 40 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Winona warrant for failed to drive on right hand lane of roadway. He bonded out on 12-11-15 and is to appear in court on 1-6-16. Friday, December 11, 2015 Randle Lee Ledbetter, 29 of Mtn. View was arrested for 2 counts of felony stealing. He is currently being held on a $25,000 bond. Heather Renee Jarrett-strunk, 28 of Cabool was arrested for 2 counts of felony stealing. She bonded out on 12-12-15 and is to appear in court on 12-28-15. Samuel Paige Gray, 18 of West Plains was arrested for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 12-11-15 and is to appear in court on 12-21-15. Saturday, December 12, 2015 James Allen Dooley, 41 of Mtn. View was arrested for felony failure to appear and probation/parole violation. He is currently being held without bond. Robert James Bush, 35 of West Plains was arrested for domestic assault-2nd degree; burglary-1st degree and tampering-1st degree. He is currently being held on a $24,500 bond. Sunday, December 13, 2015 Daniel Lee Johnson, 28 of West Plains was arrested for DWI and driving while revoked/suspended. He was booked and released on 12-13-15.
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, December 4, 2015 Leonard M. Henry, 45 of Pomona was issued a citation for fail to wear seatbelt. Collin Gage Alford, 20 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for fail to wear seatbelt. Saturday, December 5, 2015 Colten D. Wilkins, 17 of Birch Tree was issued citations for fail to display license plates, fail to show proof of insurance and driving while intoxicated. Jason M. Perdue, 42 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for fail to obey stop sign. INCIDENTS Monday, December 7 through Monday, December 14 A report was made of a stolen motorcycle in the county. Dispatch advised that a female wanted to speak with an officer. Officers made contact with the female and she stated that she was being harassed and officers advised her that she needed to get a protection order from the sheriff’s office if she feels threatened. An individual called needing information on an accident report. The information was provided. Burglary alarm at Oak Street, alarm was set off by employee. Extra patrol request on East 2nd for suspicious activity. Officer took a report of a stolen vehicle. Officers were unable to locate vehicle and alerted the other law enforcement agencies. A man advised that he had ran out of gas while trying to take his son to the emergency room. Officers gave them a courtesy transported to Mercy Hospital for treatment. MVPD was dispatched to the Mtn. View Family Youth Center for a report of a two-vehicle motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival and speaking to both involved parties it was determined that neither party needed medical attention. Both parties stated they would not file a police report but would work together to fix the damage to the vehicles. A call was received from a complainant on Y Highway wanting to report a party in progress outside the city limits. The male subject became frustrated when he was told that officers could not respond because it was outside the city limits. Howell County Sheriff’s Office was notified. Officers were dispatched to Signal for a complaint that a male subject was loitering int he store and was in the restroom for an extended amount of time and the employees were wanting the subject removed. Officers made contact with the male subject and he stated he was dropped off and left. He was able to contact someone to pick him up and the subject left the store. Officers were advised that a female had called the police department with questions regarding a property dispute. Officers made contact with the female and officers advised her that it is a civil matter and would have to be handled through court proceedings. MVPD received a walk-in complaint. A female subject stated that she was at MVPD for a custody exchange and the other party had not shown up at the required time. A short time later the other involved individual showed up and the custody exchange was completed.
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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings
Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - December 7 thru December 14 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 Child Pornography-2nd/Subsequent Offense Or Possession Less Than 20 Pics/One Film/Videotape (Felony): James Caraway of West Plains; Enticement Of A Child-Actor 21 Year Of Age Or Older And Child Less Than 15 Years Of Age (Felony): Timothy Schanuth of O’Fallon; Statutory Rape-2nd Degree (Felony): Timothy Schanuth of O’Fallon; Distribution/Deliver/Manufacture/Produce Or Attempt To Or Possess With Intent To Distribute/Deliver/ Manufacture/Produce A Controlled Substance (Felony): Daniela G. Guthrie of West Plains; George A. Guthrie III of West Plains; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Layne W. Reynolds of West Plains; Fugitive From Out Of State (Felony): Patricia A. McIntosh of Mtn. View; Ryan Knight Craftsman of Boise, ID: Resisting/Interfering With Arrest For A Felony (Felony): Samuel A. Meador of West Plains; Jasmine Mesa of West Plains; Resisting Arrest/Detention/ Stop By Fleeing-Creating A Substantial Risk Of Serious Injury/Death To Any Person (Felony): Jonathan C. Miller of Mtn. View; Keeping Or Maintaining A Public Nuisance (Felony): Daniela G. Guthrie of West Plains; George A. Guthrie III of West Plains; Hindering Prosecution Of Felony (Felony): Samuel A. Meador of West Plains; Jasmine Mesa of West Plains; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Samuel A. Meador of West Plains; James T. Young of Pottersville; Tampering With Motor Vehicle-1st Degree (Felony): Coatney Allen Wiese of Willow Springs; Devon E. Luck of Willow Springs; Stealing Leased Or Rented Property (Felony): Pichen L. Hill of Canal Winchester, OH; Endangering The Welfare Of A Child Involving Drugs1st Degree-1st Offense (Felony): Samuel A. Meador of West Plains; Jasmine Mesa of West Plains; Theft/Stealing-Value Of Property Or Services Is $500 Or More But Less Than $25,000 (Felony): Rosa R. Kennicott of West Plains; Jesse L. Frazier of West Plains; Passing Bad Check-$500 Or More-No Account/Insufficient Funds (Felony): Jimmy D. Worley, Jr. of West Plains; Theft/Stealing-Value Of Property Or Services Is $25,000 Or More (Felony): Devon E. Luck of Willow Springs; Burglary-1st Degree (Felony): Nathan L. Smith of Willow Springs; Steven C. Olmsted of West Plains;
Burglary-2nd Degree (Felony): Steven C. Olmsted of West Plains; Devon E. Luck of Willow Springs; Non-Support-Total Arrears In Excess Of 12 Monthly Payments Due Under Order Of Support (Felony): Chastity N. Vannoy of Kansas City; Theft/Stealing Of Any Firearm (Felony): Steven C. Olmsted of West Plains; Unlawful Use Of Weapon-Exhibiting (Felony): Brandon A. Beltz of Fordland; DWI-Alcohol-Persistent Offender (Felony): Jesse L. Frazier of West Plains; Edward L. Morriss of Willow Springs; Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm (Felony): Anthony L. Martin of West Plains; Assault-1st Degree-Serious Physical Injury (Felony): Wendell R. Hixon of Moody; DWI-Alcohol (Misdemeanor): Jerry D. Lowe of Rockaway Beach; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Summer Dawn Stephens of West Plains; Domestic Assault-3rd Degree-1st/2nd Offense (Misdemeanor): Elisabeth M. Werner of West Plains; Bart Anders Werner of West Plains; Non-Support (Misdemeanor): Billy J. Goodwin of Houston; Operated Motor Vehicle Without Obtaining New Driver’s License After Being Revoked/Suspended (Misdemeanor): Jason E. Southerland of West Plains; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Devin A. Thompson of West Plains; Blaize A. Johnson of Summersville; Failed To Register OutOf-State Registered Vehicle/ Trailer In MO When MO Resident (Misdemeanor): Jason E. Southerland of West Plains; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-2nd Or Subsequent Offense (Misdemeanor): Markel C. Fitchpatrick, Jr. of Blodgett; Derek A. Childers of Thayer; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Brittany Nicole Peters of West Plains; Lou Ann Honeycutt of Winona; Devin A. Thompson of West Plains; Michele L. Forney of West Plains; Jeremy George of Pomona; Samantha Tucker of West Plains; Jan Larue Pulliam of West Plains; Chad R. Goode of Koshkonong; Kimberly Denise Stanberry of Thayer; Fail To Drive Within Right Lane Of Highway With 2 Or More Lanes In Same Direction (Misdemeanor): Karl B. Hansen of Collierville, TN; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Jesse L. Frazier of West Plains; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Darrel W. Broyles of Pomona; Tyler Austen Yardley of West Plains; Jonathon P. Mills of Thayer; Kimberly Denise Stanberry of Thayer; Operated Motor Carrier Vehicle With Unsafe/ Improper Frame/Suspension/Axle/Wheel/Rim And Or Steering System (Misdemeanor): Martin Garcia Buenrostro of Fresno, CA; Failed To Equip Vehicle With Muffler/Adequate Muffler/Properly Attached Muffler (Infraction): Lucas Kane Bishop of Thayer; Haylee Marie Borgman of Mtn. View; Fail To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer (Infraction): Brittany Nicole Peters of West Plains;
Fail To Properly Affix/Fasten To Or Maintain Motor Vehicle/Trailer Plates (Infraction): Elena Rose Coursen of Mtn. View; Darrel W. Broyles of Pomona; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): William A. Ortiz of Pomona; Jason E. Southerland of West Plains; Michele L. Forney of West Plains; Samantha Tucker of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): John Gabriel Hall of West Plains; William A. Ortiz of Pomona; James Caleb Curtman of St. Joseph; Robert Gilmer Leftwich of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Bradley Dean Davis of Springfield; Sherri Hustler of Alton; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Levi Don Stowers of West Plains; Karl B. Hansen of Collierville, TN; Brayten T. Hendrix of West Plains; Olga Canales of Monett; Markel C. Fitchpatrick, Jr. of Blodgett; Jeremy George of Pomona; Ashley N. Raymond of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): Kristin Danielle Alvarez of Tallahassee, FL; Brittany Lynn Thiele of Cape Girardeau; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Lou Ann Honeycutt of Winona; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 26 MPH Or More (Misdemeanor): Kelly L. Adams of Roy, UT; Dissolution Without Children: Joni Bridges of West Plains vs. Jason Bridges of Alton; Keely Jo Swift of West Plains vs. Jacob M. Julius of West Plains; Promissory Note: Tower Loan Of Missouri LLC DBA Tower Loan Of West Plains vs. Rob Ruel Pilkington of West Plains; Small Claims Over $100: Carlo Colasanti of Caulfield vs. Movie Time Cafe of West Plains; Suit On Account: Heights Finance Corporation of West Plains vs. Angela M. Burris of Pottersville; Empire Finance Corporation of West Plains vs. Dawn Ann May of Pomona; Empire Finance Corporation of West Plains vs. Dean Michael Saunders of West Plains; Empire Finance Corporation of West Plains vs. Denver Lee Carey, Jr. of West Plains; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Christina Dawn Nicholson of Winona; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Angela K. McDonald of Dora; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Aimee Gawel and Andrew W. Snider of Mtn. View; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Ketta K. Osthoff and Edward D. Osthoff of West Plains; LVNV Funding of Greenville, SC vs. Hael Moerschel of West Plains; LVNV Funding of Greenville, SC vs. Cora M. Stewart of Willow Springs; LVNV Funding of Greenville, SC vs. Lori Ann Roberts of Willow Springs; LVNV Funding of Greenville, SC vs. Christine Harton of West Plains; LVNV Funding of Greenville, SC vs. Devin Roberts of West Plains; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Heather S. Osmun of Lake St. Louis and Daniel A. Osmun of West Plains. SHANNON COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Stacy A. Conner of Birch
Tree; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Stacey Joe Murray of Aurora; Billy L. Arnold of Birch Tree; Rowdy Thomas Ziegler of Poplar Bluff; Joel Fra Trigueros of Birch Tree; Rodney A. Stark of Birch Tree; Braunston Theodore Bloom of Winona; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Stacey Joe Murray of Aurora; William Salvatore Schmid of Summersville; Joel Fra Trigueros of Birch Tree; Johnny Thomas Wilds, Jr. of Eminence; Rodney A. Stark of Birch Tree; Braunston Theodore Bloom of Winona; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Roger Glen Bradshaw of Birch Tree; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Braunston Theodore Bloom of Winona; Fail To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer (Infraction): Rodney A. Stark of Birch Tree; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Braunston Theodore Bloom of Winona; Rodney A. Stark of Birch Tree; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Joel Fra Trigueros of Birch Tree; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): Stacey Joe Murray of Aurora. CARTER COUNTY Tampering With Motor Vehicle-1st Degree (Felony): Julie A. Emery of Ellsinore; Possession Of Up To 35 Grams Marijuana (Misde-
meanor): Robert W. Smith, Jr. of Ellington; Destiny Tiesha Ogan of Lawton, OK; Neil Allan Strahorn of Grandin; Chance A. Hubbard of Doniphan; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Robert W. Smith Jr. of Ellington; Destiny Tiesha Ogan of Lawton, OK; Chance A. Hubbard of Doniphan; Passing Bad Check-Less Than $500 (Misdemeanor): Michael L. Bay of Galesburg, IL; Tracy M. Baldridge of Ellsinore; Ashley L. Franklin of Van Buren; Jessica Sedrick of Mill Spring; Laura Michelle Markham of Van Buren; Jessie L. Wilder of Ellsinore; Pursuing/Taking/Killed/ Possessed Or Disposed Of Wildlife Illegally (Misdemeanor): David H. Wiley of Van Buren; Jimmy Dean Buck of Dexter; Larhonda G. Hicks of Hillsboro; Non-Support (Misdemeanor): Lashawna Deanne Phillips of Ellsinore; DWI-Alcohol (Ordinance): Elijah Cain Warner of Lesterville; Fail To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width (Misdemeanor): Dylan Gunner Williams of Van Buren; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Dennis Roy E. Dunnegan of Ellsinore; Marion D. Middleton of Caruthersville; Eric Michael Hicks of Blue Springs; Brianna Nicole Masterson of Republic; Dale Roy Pressdee of Piedmont; Andrew S. Cole of Doniphan; Michael A. Andrews of Poplar Bluff; Elvin D. Kingree of Dudley; Dylan Gunner Williams of Van Buren; Tabatha Gail Meade of Piedmont; Donna Marie Odom
The Eminence Area Volunteer Fire Department had two new firefighters join this month. Jon Woodburn, formerly of the Birch Tree Volunteer Fire Department, and Austin Johnson have joined the ranks. The Fire Depart-
ment also has a program for young people who would like to participate in trainings, observe on fires and otherwise learn the ropes. Several young people have joined this program in the past month. They are Har-
of Essex; Justin Lee Sanchez of Cape Girardeau; Coty A. Dwight of Ellington; Joshua S. Allen of Poplar Bluff; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-2nd Or Subsequent Offense (Misdemeanor): Edward R. Warner III of Van Buren; Fail To Place Vehicle Not In Moation As Near Right Hand Side Of Highway As Practicable (Misdemeanor): Cameron Joseph Rademacher of Marshfield; Fail To Drive Within Right Lane of Highway With 2 Or More Lanes In Same Direction (Misdemeanor): Erin Michael Hicks of Blue Springs; Operate Motor Vehicle With Vision Reducing Material Applied To Windshield/ Excess Vision Reducing Material Applied To Side Window (Misdemeanor): Andrew S. Cole of Doniphan; Dylan Gunner Williams of Van Buren; Dylan Gunner Williams of Van Buren; Expired License (Ordinance): Ivan N. Brant of Scott City; Failed To Register Motor Vehicle (Ordinance): Melody Blackburn of Branson; Brian J. Tippen of Ellsinore; DWR/DWS (Ordinance): Rusty W. Reed of Van Buren; Daniel E. Cooley of Ellsinore; Operate Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Ordinance): Nancy Carol McDermott of Rector, AR; Rusty W. Reed of Van Buren; Michael L. Allen of Doniphan; Marsica L. Smith of Poplar Bluff; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Tabatha Gail Meade of Piedmont; Davey Jewell Hicks of Willard; Clayton David Hartzell Smith of Ellsinore; Justin R. Hayman of Ellsinore; James Thomas See Reports on Page 10
Eminence Area Volunteer Fire Department November 2015 Report
Jon Woodburn
Accident - The driver of this vehicle was unhurt and fled the scene on foot into the woods. (Photo courtesy of Bill O’Donnell, EAVFD)
Howell County 911 November Call Summary Howell County 911 Dispatchers answered a total of 1,957 calls during the month of November 2015. Of those calls, 1,704 contacts were made to emergency service agencies. Following is a breakdown of contacts made by category: LAW ENFORCEMENT 887 Howell County Sheriff 154 Missouri Highway Patrol 123 West Plains Police 211 Mountain View Police 212 Willow Springs Police 187 MEDICAL 496 South Howell Co. Ambulance 346 Mountain View Ambulance 45 Willow Springs Ambulance 69 Poison Control 0 Air Evac 19 St. Johns 1 Cox Air 2 OMC ER 14 FIRE, RESCUE & FIRST RESPONDERS 264 Bakersfield 1 Brandsville 5 Caulfield 11 Eleven Point 13 Howell Rural 53 Lanton 13 Moody 10 Mountain View 38 Peace Valley-White Church 11 Pomona 23 Pottersville 8 Pumpkin Center 8 Rover 5 West Plains 48 Willow Springs Fire 17 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CONTACTS 57 Of the calls received, 991 (51%) were from cell phones, 1 to the Red Cross and 5 to Howell-Oregon.
Austin Johnson
ley Nash, Kenneth Chilton, Tyler Trippe, Jaxon Martin, and Jacob King. The Fire Department is always glad to welcome new firefighters, young or not so young, who would like to step up and help serve their community. The Eminence Area Volunteer Fire Department responded to a number of emergency calls in November. Luckily there were no house fires, although windy weather was a factor in two brush fires. There were five vehicle accidents, including an overturned car Thanksgiving morning. The unhurt driver fled the scene. There were eight medical First Responder calls for a variety of issues ranging from minor to life threatening. The Eminence Area Volunteer Fire Department receives no tax dollars and is funded entirely by dues, donations and the occasional grant. All firefighters and first responders are unpaid volunteers.
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The Standard News
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
OMC’s 26th annual Lights of Life to help others
Pill Splitting Do's and Dont's Dear Savvy Senior, Is pill splitting safe? I have several friends who cut their pills in half in order to save money, but I have some concerns. What can you tell me? Cautious Kim Dear Kim, Pill splitting – literally cutting them in half – has become a popular way to save on pharmaceutical costs but you need to talk to your doctor or pharmacist first, because not all pills can be split. The reason pill splitting is such a money saver is because of a quirk in the way drugs are manufactured and priced. A pill that’s twice as strong as another may not be twice the price. In fact, it’s usually about the same price. So, buying a double-strength dose and cutting it in half may allow you to get two months worth of medicine for the price of one. But is it safe? As long as your doctor agrees that splitting your pills is OK for you, you learn how to do it properly, and you split only pills that can be split, there’s really no danger. Ask Your Doctor If you’re interested in splitting your pills, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to find out if any of the medicines you use can be safely split. It’s also important to find out whether splitting them will save you enough money to justify the hassle. The pills that are easiest to split are those with a score down the middle. However, not every pill that’s scored is meant to be split. Pills that are most commonly split include: • Cholesterol lowering drugs, like Crestor, Lipitor, Mevacor, Pravachol and Zocor. • Antidepressants, like Lexapro, Celexa, Serzone, Paxil, and Zoloft. • High blood pressure medicines such as, Accupril, Zestril, Diovan, Avapro, Norvasc, Tenormin, Toprol and Cardura. • Erectile dysfunction pills, like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. Use a Splitter Having the right equipment is very important too. Don’t use a knife or scissors to cut your pills in half. It can cause you to split them unevenly resulting in two pieces with very different dosages, which can be dangerous. Purchase a proper pill cutter that has a cover and a V-shaped pill grip that holds the pill securely in place. You can find them at most pharmacies for $3 to $10. For convenience, you might be tempted to split the whole bottle of pills at once. But it’s best to do the splitting on the day you take the first half, and then take the other half on the second day or whenever you are scheduled to take your next dose. That will help keep the drugs from deteriorating due to exposure to heat, moisture, or air. It will also help ensure that any deviation in the size of one dose is compensated in the next. It’s also important to know that pills are only safely split in half, and never into smaller portions such as into thirds or quarters. Don’t Split These Some pills should never be split. Drugs that are time-released or long-lasting and tablets that contain a combination of drugs probably shouldn’t be split, because it’s difficult to ensure a proper amount of active ingredient in each half. Pills with a coating to protect your stomach, and pills that crumble easily or irritate your mouth shouldn’t be split either, along with chemotherapy drugs, anti-seizure medicines, birth control pills and capsules containing powders or gels. Again, your doctor or pharmacist will know which drugs can and cannot be split. If you’re taking a medicine that can be split, you’ll need to get a prescription from your doctor for twice the dosage you need. Then you can start splitting safely, and saving. 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.
The Ozarks Medical Center Lights of Life Christmas tree is now shining as a tribute in honor and memory of hundreds of individuals after the 26th annual community tree lighting ceremony on Dec 1.
The OMC Foundation Lights of Life campaign gives area residents an opportunity to honor and remember their loved ones by sponsoring a tree light for $10 or a tree ornament for $25. To date, the campaign
Lights of Life - Pictured with the OMC Lights of Life Tree are tree lighters William, Jack and Caroline Beykirch; OMC Foundation Executive Director Ward Franz, and guest speaker Nancy L. Franz. (Photo provided to the Standard)
has raised $5500 so far and donations will be accepted thru January 31. The tree and the list of those honored with lights on the tree will also be displayed through the end of the December. The list will be updated daily with new donations. Funds raised during the Lights of Light campaign benefit several programs and services, including the OMC Foundation Endowment, the OMC Cancer Treatment Center, Riverways Hospice of OMC, OMC Heart Care Services and OMC Women and Children Services. The evening’s keynote speaker was Mrs. Nancy L. Franz, a volunteer at OMC who has created funds with the Foundation to support cardiac care at OMC. Franz spoke about her experiences and how special Ozarks Medical Center is to her and her family. “We live in an uncertain world today. We need a sanctuary. The dictionary says that a sanctuary is a place of refuge or safety. The Bible refers to it as a very special or holy place. To me and my family, OMC is a sanctuary. OMC is a safe place where one can go for healing and comfort. It is not the building
that makes a sanctuary, but the people working there,” Franz said. Chosen to light this year’s tree were Caroline, William and Jack Beykirch, who are the children of OMC Board Member, Greg Beykirch and his wife, Courtney. The invocation was provided by Dr. Reverend Timothy Stover of the First Presbyterian Church. The Swing Set, a special group from the West Plains High School Concert Choir, performed a variety of holiday favorites. The group is under the direction of Kelly Dame. Tom Keller, President and CEO of OMC, gave closing remarks. Those still wishing to place a light or ornament on the Lights of Life Christmas tree to honor or in memory of someone may do so by sending a tax-deductible donation to the OMC Foundation. For information or to request a donation form, call 417-8535200. Donation forms also are available at the visitors’ information desk in the main lobby of the medical center, at the OMC Foundation office, located at No. 12 Parkway Center; and online at www.ozarksmedicalcenter. com by clicking on classes and events.
TCMH dedicates Memorial Garden to Julie Aldridge A garden at Texas County Memorial Hospital has been dedicated in memory of Julie Aldridge, board members heard at their monthly meeting on Wednesday. “A granite marker with Julie’s name has been placed in the landscaped area at the end of the East Wing,” Wes Murray, chief executive officer at TCMH, told board members. Aldridge, her husband, members of their family and fellow neighbors were victims in a shooting spree in the Tyrone community in February of this year. Aldridge was a registered nurse at TCMH Home Health of the Ozarks at the time of her death. “Julie had an interest in horticulture and was known for growing and enjoying all kinds of flowers and plants,” Murray said. “We and the Home Health
of the Ozarks staff felt like a garden would be a great way to memorialize Julie.” Reverend David Barbee, a member of the TCMH volunteer chaplain’s association, officiated the dedication ceremony on December 1st. Members of Julie’s family, community members and hospital co-workers were in attendance. “Mr. Barbee memorialized Julie very eloquently, and the service meant a lot to those that attended,” Murray said. Murray noted that Aldridge would have been employed by TCMH for 10 years in 2015. “Julie was a great nurse, and she was well liked by her patients and her co-workers,” Murray said. “This garden will be a place where we can remember Julie and her dedication to this hospital and to our community.”
The Julie Aldridge Garden is located at the end of the hospital’s East wing and features a variety of perennial plants, shrub, grasses and bulbs. (Photo provided to the Standard)
A granite memorial stone has been placed in the garden area dedicated to the memory of TCMH employee, Julie Aldridge. (Photo provided to the Standard)
The Standard News
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
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Harvest for MO antlerless portion of deer hunting ends with 9,733 Top counties are Pike, Callaway and Lincoln. Harvest up 613 from 2014 Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 9,733 deer during the antlerless portion of fall firearms deer season, Nov. 25 – Dec. 6. Top harvest counties were Pike with 302, Callaway with 294, and
Lincoln with 263. Last year, hunters checked 9,120 deer during the antlerless portion of firearms deer season. Deer hunting in Missouri continues with archery deer hunting through Jan. 15, firearms alternative methods portion Dec. 19-29, and firearms late youth portion Jan.
2-3. Learn more about deer hunting from MDC at on.mo. gov/1jjzeAa. For current, preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at on.mo. gov/1jjz7Ew. For harvest summaries from past years, visit on.mo.gov/1MRjOLV.
Missouri offers some of the best deer hunting in the country and deer hunting is an important part of many Missourians’ lives and family traditions. Deer hunting is also an important economic driver in Missouri and gives a $1 billion annual boost to the state and local economies.
The sale was small, but 70 registered bidders lifted the average price to $2,374 for 133 Show-Me-Select heifers at Fruitland (Mo.) Livestock Auction, Dec. 5. “The sale started slow, but bidding wars added mid-sale excitement,” said Erin Larimore, University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist, Jackson, Mo. “There were strong prices the last third of the sale.” “Consignors continue to bring top-quality heifers,” she added. “I think consignors were pleased with prices.” Eleven consignors brought replacement heifers to the sale. Of the bidders, 32 of them took bred heifers home. “The majority of the heifers returned to farms in southeast Missouri,” Larimore said. The top-selling heifer brought $3,900. It was consigned by Turner Farms, Belgrade. The registered Angus went to Cunningham Farms, Bonne Terre. The largest consignment of 33 heifers came from Birk Cattle Co., Jackson. Of their 14 lots, eight lots were bred by timed artificial insemination. The other lots were
bull bred. AI breeding gives access to the top sires in their breed. Also, timed breeding gives a more precise calving date. Buyers like the reduced labor at calving time. The fall-sale heifers calve in the spring. All the heifers are from farms enrolled in the MU Show-Me-Select replacement program. The yearround educational program promotes use of proven genetics and prescribed management. The original focus was on improved calving ease and reduced death loss at birth. Now, better genetics brings heifer calves with other strong maternal traits. Steer calves from the herds bring higher prices as feeder calves or fed cattle with their improved carcass quality. Dave Patterson, MU Extension beef specialist, has noted that the best bidders are those who are repeat buyers. “They know what they are getting,” Patterson said. Larimore noted there was great concern going into the sale about prices. In recent weeks, prices of commodity cattle have slipped from record highs.
In all four sales so far, consignors and sale organizers were surprised by strength of demand for quality heifers. After decades of decline in cow numbers, the U.S. cow herd owners are rebuilding. Patterson tells beef producers, “Rebuild your cow herd with quality, not just numbers.” The SMS heifer program was developed from research at the MU Thompson Farm, Spickard. New heifer protocols were developed by Patterson. The MU herd now produces fed cattle that top the market when they grade USDA prime. Nationally, about 5 percent of steers grade prime at packing plants. From the Thompson herd, two-thirds of the steers meet that mark. By retaining ownership of their steers, owners collect premium prices on the grid. The next, and last, ShowMe-Select sale is Saturday, Dec. 12, 12:30 p.m., at F&T Livestock Market, Palmyra. Only heifers that carry trademarked black-and-gold ear tags can be sold as ShowMe-Select. At the sale barn, heifers are checked on arrival by graders from the Missouri
Department of Agriculture. They must meet fitness standards. All are sold guaranteed pregnant. Information on enrolling in the Show-Me-Select program is available from reAntlerless - The harvest for Missouri’s antlerless gional extension livestock portion of deer hunting ended with 9,733 on Dec. 6. Top specialists through local MU counties were Pike, Callaway, and Lincoln. The harvest Extension centers. was up by 613 from 2014. (Photo courtesy of MDC)
Show-Me-Select heifers average $2,374 at bred replacement sale at Fruitland
Forget Myth: Poinsettias are NOT poisonous to humans, pets Go ahead and enjoy poinsettias this winter and forget about the myth of them being poisonous according to Patrick Byers, a horticulture specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “While poinsettias are not good for you and have a horribly bitter taste, the poinsettia is not poisonous to humans or pets,” said Byers. “Most pets or children, if they ever tried a leaf, would spit it out and go no further.” If a new puppy got overzealous and ate most of the leaves on a plant, it would probably get a stomach ache and throw it all back up, according to Byers, but the plant is not deadly. Research conducted by Ohio State University found ingesting large amounts of any part of the plant to be non-toxic. The American Medical Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants states that ingestion of the poinsettia plant may produce vomiting but no toxic effects. POISINDEX (the resource used by U.S. poison control centers) says that a 50 pound child would have to eat more than 500 poinsettia leaves to exceed the experimental doses. The American Association of Poison Control Centers reported that out of 22,793 reported cases of eating poinsettia leaves in 1995, no significant toxicity was found. In case you are interested, here is a list of some plants that are generally considered to be hazardous to your pet’s health: aloe, amaryllis, asparagus fern, azalea, caladium, calla lily, castor bean, clematis, el-
Poinsettia Plant ephant ears, English ivy, foxglove, holly, hyacinth, iris, daffodils, onion, lilies, philodendron, rhododendron, schefflera, tulip, yew, yucca.
For more information on this topic, or to ask other lawn or gardening questions, contact the Master Gardeners of Greene County hotline at (417) 881-8909.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites preschool teachers interested in improving conservation education in their classrooms and homeschools to attend an upcoming free training class on Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the MDC Central Regional Office, 3500 East Gans Road in Columbia. Space is limited and reservations are required by Jan. 15. The workshop is part of MDC’s Discover Nature Schools program which helps prepare educators to teach hands-on courses for their grades. MDC provides teacher guides for free, along with additional
resources to support the curriculum. MDC’s Discover Nature Schools program provides no-cost curriculum materials to teachers and schools in the state of Missouri. Curriculum materials are available for preschool through twelfth grade and are aligned with Missouri state standards in order to help teachers and students meet required learning expectations. Approximately 99% of school districts and 40% of schools in the state participate in the program. For questions or to register for the workshop, contact Kim Cole at Kim. Cole@mdc.mo.gov or 573815-7901 ext. 3964.
MDC hosts Discover Nature Schools workshop for preschool teachers
Brown's Farm & Garden Feeder Cattle Auction Report for 12/08/2015 Receipts: 4256 Week Ago: 1549 Year Ago: 2729 Compared to last Tuesday’s regular feeder sale, feeder steers traded5.00-10.00 lower. Feeder heifers traded 5.00-15.00 lower. Demand was moderate on a heavy supply. The supply consisted of 58 percent steers, 5 percent bulls and 37 percent heifers with over 35 percent of the offering weighing over 600 lbs. With Friday’s special pre-vac sale showing some positive gains over last week’s regular sale, producers were optimistic that those gain would carry over to today’s sale. However, with two consecutive days of declining future markets, buyers were reluctant to load up on today’s offerings. Next week’s feeder sale will be the last of the year as the Ozark Regional Stockyard will be taking a break for the Holidays. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Pkg 6 hd 239 lbs 250.00; 300-400lbs 198.00-210.00; 400-450 lbs 190.00-207.50, pkg 5 hd 409 lbs fancy 212.50; 450-500 lbs 180.00-196.00; 500-550 lbs 172.50-190.00; 550-600 lbs 162.50-175.00; 600-700 lbs 154.00-169.00; 700-800 lbs 142.00-152.00, pkg 49 hd 705 lbs unweaned calves 138.00 800-850 lbs 148.00-150.00; Pkg 14 hd 918 lbs 148.00. Medium and Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 200.00-220.00; 300-400 lbs 177.50-195.00; 400-450 lbs 168.00-188.00;450-500 lbs 165.00-177.50; 500-550 lbs 157.00-170.00; 550-600 lbs 146.00-160.00, pkg 5 hd 596 lbs fleshy 140.00; 600-650 lbs 138.00-156.00; 650-700 lbs 136.00-146.00, unweaned calves 134.00-136.00; 700800 lbs 128.00-140.00; 800900 lbs 139.00-145.00; Pkg 23 hd 912 lbs 138.00; Pkg 8 hd 1049 fleshy 110.00. Medium and Large 2 350-400 lbs 155.00-167.50; 400-500 lbs 146.00-165.00; 500-600 lbs 143.00-156.00;600-700 lbs 127.00-140.00; Pkg 4 hd 714 lbs 118.00. Large 1 700-750 lbs 145.00-148.00. Large 1-2 500-600 lbs 138.00-156.00; 600-700 lbs 130.00-146.00; 700-750 lbs 122.00-132.50; Pkg 4 hd 870 lbs 119.00. Feeder Holstein Steers: Large 3 Scarce Pkg 3 hd 585 lbs 107.50;Pkg 3 hd 1088 lbs 80.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium
and Large 1 300-400 lbs 172.50-176.00; 400-500 lbs 155.00-171.00; 500-550 lbs 147.00-160.00; 550-600 lbs 141.00-147.50; 600-700 lbs 131.00-145.00; 700-800 lbs 130.50-134.50; 950-1000lbs 131.50-135.00. Medium and Large 1-2 250-300 lbs 180.00-187.50;300-350 lbs 157.50-170.00; 350-400 lbs 152.50-168.00; 400500 lbs 145.00-160.00, pkg 4 hd 452 lbs thin fleshed 164.00; 500-550 lbs 138.00-152.50; 550-600 lbs 128.00-140.00; 600-700 lbs 117.50-130.00;700-800 lbs 120.00-130.00; Few 828 lbs 125.00; Pkg 21 hd 922 lbs 124.00. Medium and Large 2 350-400 lbs 142.50-152.50; 450-500 lbs 132.50-145.00; 500-550 lbs 123.00-137.00; 600-650 lbs 110.00-119.00;Pkg 6 hd 723 lbs 110.00. Large 1-2 550600 lbs 130.00-132.50; 600650 lbs 122.00-133.00. Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 400-450 lbs 175.00-180.00; 450-500 lbs 160.00-162.50; 500-550 lbs 158.00-165.00; 550-600 lbs 140.00-146.00; 600-650 lbs 145.00-153.00; 650-700 lbs 130.00-133.00; 700-750 lbs 125.00-130.00. Medium and Large 1-2 Few 365 lbs 185.00; 400-450 lbs 165.00-172.50; 450-500 lbs 145.00-150.00; 500-550 lbs 145.00-157.50; 550-600 lbs 120.00-135.00; 600-700 lbs 120.00-140.00; 700-800 lbs 110.00-125.00; Pkg 5 hd 820 lbs 110.00; 900-950 lbs 100.00-110.00. Cow and Bull Auction Report for 12/09/2015 Receipts: 1149 Last Week: 602 Year Ago: 706 Compared to last week, slaughter cows traded 5.007.00 lower with slaughter bulls trading 2.00-3.00 lower. Demand was moderate on a heavy supply. The supply consisted of 45 percent slaughter cows, 31 percent bred cows, 5 percent cow/calf pairs, 5 percent slaughter bulls, 8 percent stocker/feeder cows and 7 percent calves. Next week’s sale, on December 16th, is the last opportunity for producers to buy or sell at the Ozark Regional Stockyard for 2015, as the barn will close the last two weeks of the year for the Holidays. Already consigned are several packages of high quality replacements, including 50
head of black hided bred heifers from a reputation herd. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Average Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 67.0070.00 71.00-75.00 58.00-67.00 Boning 80-85 66.0070.00 71.00-74.00 56.00-66.00 Lean 85-90 62.0066.00 67.00-70.00 50.00-62.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1005-2265 lbs, average dressing 90.0094.00 per cwt, high dressing 95.00-100.00, low dressing 75.00-90.00. Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yr old 11241495 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1525.00-1800.00 per head; 7 yr to short-solid mouth 1008-1525 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1100.001500.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 2-7 yr old 950-1395 lb cows in 2nd3rd stage1100.00-1550.00 per head, 1st stage 1000.00-1350.00 per head. Short-solid to broken mouth 940-1490 lb cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 800.001200.00 per head. Medium 1-2 2-7 yr old 8881150 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 650.00-1000.00 per head. Short-solid to broken mouth 880-1090 lb cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 500.00750.00 per head. Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Open or unchecked cows and heiferettes, 18 to 24 months old 740-1140 lb heifers 95.00-140.00 per cwt; 2-3 yr old 845-1250 lb heifers 72.50-112.50 per cwt;4-7 yr old 728-1240 lb cows 68.00-115.00 per cwt. Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 4-6 yr 11331310 lb cows with150 lb calves 1750.00-2000.00 per pair; few short-solid mouth 1125-1335lb cows with 250-350 lb calves 1500.001700.00 per pair. Single pair, 3-n-1 deal, 4 yr old 1645 lb cow in first stage with 250 lb calf 2300.00 per pair. Medium and Large 2 4 yr old to broken mouth 855-1195 lb cows with 100-400 lb calves 800.001200.00 per pair, several 3-n-1 pkgs 3 yr old to broken-mouth 950-1210 lb cows in 1st stage with 200400 lb calves 1200.0001450.00 per pair.
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25 Years of Service - On November 10 an award ceremony was held with GMC Truck Division from Detroit, Michigan. John Bailey was awarded the ‘25 Years of Service’ award. Kansas City Zone Manager Rikk Wilde was accompanied by Jeff Cantu, district manager. Bailey stated, “a big thank you to our #1 customers ... we all know we have the best customers in the world and Bailey’s is ready to service all their automotive needs for another 25 years”. The dealership started in 1946 and will celebrate it’s 70th year in a big celebration to be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Call 417-4693111 or come by and visit at 720 E. Main, Willow Springs, MO. (Photo provided to the Standard)
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Abbott of Blytheville, AR; Chelsea Lane Olivas-Zuniga of Van Buren; Dennis Roy E. Dunnegan of Ellsinore; Tiffany Danielle Glover of Ellsinore; Michael A. Andrews of Poplar Bluff; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 1-5 MPH Over (Ordinance): David Roy Shannon of Mt. Juliet, TN; Joshua S. Boyer of Cape Girardeau; Jeremy Dale Duckett of Poplar Bluff; John Keith of Nashville, TN; Elizabeth N. Green of Mayfield, KY; Calvin Wayers of Benton, KY; Melody Blackburn of Branson; Milford C. Fluegge of Millersville; Robert J. Rootz of Corning, AR; Teddy L. Jackson of Matthews; Natasha A. Byrd of Flomation, AL; Terry L. Hadley of Dexter; Karlin D. Kirkbride of Dexter; Bruce S. Standifer of Knoxville, TN; Brian K. Adrianse of Indianapolis, IN; John B. Davis of Walla Walla, WA; Sharon K. McAtee of Springfield; David E. Newton of Centerton, AR; Teresa J. Dinwiddle of McMinnville, TN; Dewayne E. Cuppett of Branson; Allen D. Real of Verona; Valerie R. Evans of Springfield; Kirk R. Luckey of Frohna; Eva Marie Gordon of Rector, AR; Williams E. Powell of Calvert City, KY; Phillip L. Siebert of Thibodaux, LA; Peter J. Locardi of Kansas City; Ty P. Bills of Willard; Matthew J. Graham of Jackson; Eliabeth S. Hannalt of Frederick, MD; Roland James Camp of Springfield; Nancy P. Statler of Mustang, OK; Blake A. Ryan of Cape Girardeau; Maria L. Dawes of Chandler, AZ; Eric Schermerhorn of Friedheim; Jill D. Worley of Broseley; Marsica L. Smith of Poplar Bluff; Kelvin L. Woods
From Page Seven of Welch, OK; Marion D. Middleton of Caruthersville; Cameron Joseph Rademacher of Marshfield; Brianna Nicole Masterson of Republic; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 6-10 MPH Over (Ordinance): Joshua A. Boland of Edmond, OK; April S. Cain of Kansas City; Donna Marie Odom of Essex; Edward R. Warner III of Van Buren; Preston Skyler Bales of Ellington; Dany Joseph Ressel of Springfield; Dylan Gunner Williams of Van Buren; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 11-15 MPH Over (Ordinance): Regina June York of Springfield; Brian G. Sisk of Overland Park, KS; David Allen Hoke of Festus; Erin Michael Hicks of Blue Springs; Robert W. Smith, Jr. of Ellington; Dylan Gunner Williams of Van Buren; Seth Tyler Koehler of Jackson; Elijah Cain Warner of Lesterville; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 16-19 MPH Over (Ordinance): Ivan N. Brant of Scott City; Elvin D. Kingree of Dudley; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 20-25 MPH Over (Ordinance): Catherine E. Wu of Henerson, NV; James D. Thatcher of Corning, AR; Duane P. Frederick of Zeeland, MI; Timothy Brian Oreilly of Springfield; Dylan Gunner Williams of Van Buren; Suit On Account: Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center of Columbia vs. Bradley A. Spurgeon of Van Buren; Promissory Note: Tower Loan Of Missouri LLC DBA Tower Loan Of Poplar Bluff vs. Adam Reed and Autumn Reed of Ellsinore; Small Claims Over $100:
Show Me Vinyl of Van Buren vs. Tony Warren of Ellington. OREGON COUNTY Passing Bad Check-$500No Account/Insufficient Funds (Felony): Walter W.D. Hooper of Alton; Theft/Stealing-Value Of Property Or Services Is Less Than $500 (Misdemeanor): Bryce W. Lievsay of Alton; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Dixie J. Reddish of Alton; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Dixie J. Reddish of Alton; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Kylee Cheyenne Hill of West Plains; Pass Vehicle And Interfered With Approaching Traffic (Misdemeanor): Elizabeth Katie-Mari Bonnell of Big Lake, TX; Car/Motorcycle/Truck Under 18,000 Lbs. Followed Another Vehicle Too Closely (Misdemeanor): Elizabeth Katie-Mari Bonnell of Big Lake, TX; Operate Motor Vehicle In Careless And Reckless Manner (Ordinance): Gene Edward Shields of Alton; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Kylee Cheyenne Hill of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Russell L. Darrah of Koshkonong.
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Eagles win two, but continue struggles against Licking by Brian Ingalls Mountain View Standard News brian@mvstandard.com
The Liberty Eagles improved to 6-2 on the season last week with victories over Summersville and Eminence, but a loss Friday night on the road against the Licking Wildcats demonstrated the Eagles still have some work to do as they transition from football season to basketball. Maybe the number one thing they need, according Eagles Head Coach Rob Brown, is confidence, especially on offense. “Defensively, we’re right where we need to be,” explained Brown in an interview on Monday, “We’re doing the things we need to do defensively. Offensively, we’re a disaster. Don’t have much confidence right now, nobody’s really looking to attack. We haven’t shot the three very well. Can’t stay out of foul trouble. Confidence is key...and we don’t have much going to the basket.” Much of that became evident against the Wildcats who played man defense all night and held the Eagles to just seven points in the first quarter and only five in the third. Licking wasn’t having much success against the Eagles defense either, only scoring eight points in the third quarter, but on their home court they put together just enough fourth quarter baskets for an ugly 46-38 victory over Liberty. The Eagles were led by Corbin Dewick who finished the game with 16 points,
almost half of Liberty’s total. Besides Dewick, only Mathew Coatney scored in the final eight minutes as Liberty’s Josh Pruett was hampered by foul trouble and the rest of the team struggled against the Wildcats’ defense. “We didn’t shoot well,” explained Coach Brown, “Josh Pruett…probably didn’t play three minutes the entire night. Anything that could be wrong, offensively we did it wrong.” Perhaps it’s just that time of year. Going deep into the playoffs in football puts the Liberty Eagles behind when it comes to the start of the basketball season, and practice time is always in short supply. Fortunately, the Eagles hope to make up some lost ground over the next two weeks. “We’ve got a game (Tuesday), a home game against Alton,” said Brown, “Then we have a little… before the Cabool Holiday Tournament. So I’m looking forward to that seven or eight days of practice where we can get something figured out.” It wasn’t all frustration last week, either. Liberty destroyed Summersville on Tuesday 73-14, and in their home opener on Thursday night, the Eagles put away an up and coming Eminence Redwing team with a physical 18-point victory. Against Summersville, the Eagles defense allowed just two points in both the second and third quarters, taking a 65-9 lead as the fourth quarter began and the mercy clock kicked in. All 12 players on the Eagles roster put points on the
board. Dalton Richards sank a foul shot in the first quarter and got a basket in the fourth. Shalin Stout did his damage in the first half with eight points, while Dewick and Pruett led the team with 10 points each. Liberty started the game with a 25-5 lead and never looked back. For one night at least, Liberty was on fire from the three-point line. In the first quarter alone, the Eagles got a three from Mathew Coatney, Devin Hedden, and two of them from Josh Pruett. Hedden sank another one in the second quarter as Dewick, Stout, and Orchard started piling up two-point baskets. Kohletin Briggs had five points in the second quarter as he went three for three from the line and added another field goal. Liberty led by 40 at halftime, and cruised through the second half for their fifth victory of the season. The numbers weren’t as gaudy, but Liberty may have looked even better Thursday night against the Redwings. Dewick led the team with 19 points, and Pruett followed with 16, as the Eagles took an 18-8 lead in the first quarter, and steadily pulled away, outscoring Eminence in every quarter. “It was nice to have a home game (and) play in front of your home crowd,” said Brown, “Pete (McBride) always has a good team even when they’re down. They’re pretty young.” The Redwings youth movement was evident as Thursday night was one of the few times a player on the court in the junior varsity
Owning the Post! Shalin Stout (12) goes up and over the Eminence defense for a basket last Thursday night. Stout finished the night with nine points, and at least three blocked shots. The Eagles outscored the Redwings in every quarter. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) first quarter, but three-pointers by Briggs and Coatney, and some good free-throw shooting helped Liberty outscore Licking 15-11 in the second quarter. It was still anyone’s ball game after a defensive third quarter. Liberty trailed 29-27 but with Pruett on the bench after fouling out, and Licking’s Nathan Wilson sinking eight out of eight from the foul line, the Wildcats managed to pull away for a 46-38 victory. A disappointment, but Coach Brown had a quick answer when asked about the challenge facing the Eagles this week: “Build confidence.” With some practice
time coming, and the second game at home this season, the Eagles hoped to do just that. SCORING AGAINST SUMMERSVILLE: Tyler Dewick 4, Mathew Coatney 5, Andrew Holden 2, Brenton Bush 5, Corbin Dewick 10, Shalin Stout 8, Devin Hedden 8, Koel Orchard 9, Josh Pruett 10, Kohletin Briggs 7, Brodyn Kenaga 2, Dalton Richardson 3; AGAINST EMINENCE: Coatney 3, Bush 3, C. Dewick 19, Stout 9, Hedden 2, Orchard 2, Pruett 16, Kenaga 5; AGAINST LICKING: Coatney 6, C. Dewick 16, Stout 5, Pruett 6, Briggs 4.
steals and Madison Berry had 4 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals. Taking the consolation in game 3 the Lady Eagles defeated Van Buren 4932. For the game, Francis had 17 points, 4 steals, 4 rebounds; Madison Berry had 14 points, 4 assists, 3 steals, 3 rebounds; Mantel had 8 points, 5 steals, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Kamryn Gastineau had 6 points, 2 steals; Marissa Berry had 2 points, 3 steals; Vines had 2 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals. On Tuesday, December 8 the Lady Eagles JV team took on the Summersville Lady Wildcats where they won 33-19. For the game, Trinity Clark had 9 points, Amanda Mantel and Tayler Randolph
with 6 points each, Gastineau with 5, Allie Marshall with 4, EmmaLee Layman with 2 points and Brooke Taylor with 1 point. Welcoming the Eminence Lady Redwings the Varsity Lady Eagles won 64-55. For the game Francis had 17 points, Madison Berry with 16, Mantel with 11, Marissa Berry with 9, Vines with 7 and Marshall with 4 points. This week the Lady Eagles will play Dora at home on Thursday, December 17. To wrap up December, the Lady Eagles will play in the Mtn. Grove Holiday Tournament on December 26-December 30. The next home game will be January 4, 2016 for the Lady Eagles.
Lady Eagles Varsity 5-2 for season, JV undefeated
Loose Ball! Brenton Bush (10) steals the ball away from the Redwings and passes to a teammate as Shalin Stout (12) comes in to assist during Thursday nights victory. Coach Brown explained it was good to get in front of the home crowd last week. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
LHS athletes named to Missouri Football Coaches Association Class 2 All-State Selection Several Liberty Eagles were named to the Missouri Football Coaches Association Class 2 All-State Selection. Those athletes
game, was also the leading scorer for the varsity. Freshman Trent McBride, son of Head Coach Pete McBride, led the team with 12 points, including making five out of seven foul shots in the second half. He didn’t get enough help, however, and the Redwings struggled to keep up with a Liberty team that found some rhythm on offense. Three times in the first quarter, Dewick drove for a basket, got fouled and sank the free throw for an old-fashioned three-point play. Stout added five first quarter points, and was a constant force defensively on the inside, making things tough for the Redwings. In the second quarter, Pruett got into the act with eight points, including a three-pointer as the Eagles took a 33-23 lead into halftime. “Offensively we shot the ball a little bit better than what we had been,” said Brown, “It was good just to get out in front of your home crowd. We got some transition buckets to get us kinda going offensively.” Liberty held off the Redwings in the third quarter, outscoring Eminence 10-9 with help from a three-point shot by Bush, and baskets from Dewick and Pruett. In the fourth quarter, Dewick put the game away, going to the free throw line five times, and making six of ten. Liberty finished the game with a 5941 victory. The struggle came the following night. It was tight early as Liberty took a one-point lead into halftime against the Licking Wildcats. The Eagles had fallen behind 10-7 in the
that were named include: First Team-QB Josh Pruett and LB Cale Cornman. Second Team-WR Andrew Raider and DB
Brenton Bush. Class 2 Defensive Player of the Year was awarded to Cale Cornman. Congratulations Eagles!
The Liberty Lady Eagles Varsity is 5-2 while the JV Lady Eagles are 3-0 for the season. Competing in the Van Buren Tournament the Lady Eagles were the 7th seed out of 8 teams. In Game 1 versus Twin Rivers the Lady Eagles lost 51-70. For the game Piper Francis had 19 points, Madison Berry with 10, Jaci Mantel with 12, Marissa Berry with 6, Hanna Vines and Tayler Randolph with 2 points each. In game 2 the Lady Eagles defeated Thayer 49-38. For the game, Francis had 18 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals; Mantel had 14 points, 12 rebounds; Vines had 7 points, 6 rebounds; Marissa Berry had 6 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 4
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Students, faculty, staff ring in holiday season with tree lighting ceremony APPROXIMATELY 50 students, faculty, staff and community members gathered Wednesday afternoon in the lobby of the Lybyer Technology Center on the Missouri State University-West Plains campus to ring in the holiday season with the annual tree lighting ceremony hosted by the university’s Future Alumni Organization student group. Those attending enjoyed holiday songs sung by members of the West Plains Elementary School choir and refreshments, including hot cocoa. With the tree above are students, from left, Nathan McCoy, Plato; Alex Pershing, Laquey; Wesley Sanders, Willow Springs; Calley Dunnihoo, West Plains; Chris Godas, Columbia; Katie Henson, Stoutland; and Missouri State-West Plains Director of Development Joe Kammerer. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)