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Brush pick-up scheduled The City of Mtn. View will hold a brush pick-up on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. The city street department will begin removing brush and tree limbs for city residents. Residents are asked to have all brush and tree limbs placed lengthwise at the curb prior to 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. Tree limbs and brush shall be no longer than four (4) feet in length and free from trash and debris. The street department will begin on one side of town and remove stacked brush and tree limbs on each street until the entire town has been covered. There is a limit of one pickup load per household. Each additional pickup load will be charged $50. Payment of fee is required before items will be removed. Residents are reminded that any resident who hires a private tree trimmer shall also hire them to remove the tree trimmings.
Mtn. View
New Year's Eve 'Dressing for the Decades' costume party
Volume 108 - Issue 49
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Capitol Report:
Congressman Smith: The Year Ahead The House and Senate will officially be sworn in for their next term in January and there is a lot of work to be done. In the next Congress, I will be working with a larger House majority and new Senate majority, and we will hit the ground running on day one to provide relief to Americans throughout the country, especially in rural America. With the House and Senate finally working together, I anticipate many more bills going to the president’s desk. He has been able to hide behind the Democratdominated Senate for far
too long. With good bills and conservative solutions coming to the president’s desk, he will soon have to decide if he is more interested in moving America forward or continuing his “my way or the highway” style. One of the first bills we plan to send the president will be a repeal of Obamacare. Though it is unlikely the president will repeal his namesake bill, Republicans in the House and Senate will have many opportunities to send the president legislation that will fix some of the most disastrous portions of the law. I continue to hear story
after story of folks being dropped from their plans, their premiums skyrocketing, and businesses laying off employees just to comply. In the 114th Congress we are going to work diligently to repeal this atrocity and offer people some relief. Hopefully our president will also be interested in alleviating the burdens that Obamacare has produced. I am also working to make The SCRUB Act another bill that comes across the president’s desk in the 114th Congress. I'm hearing more and more stories of government regulations
strangling businesses as I travel throughout the district. They are facing potential EPA regulations on every puddle of water, new ozone standards not even national forests can achieve, and the list goes on. This flood of regulations makes it difficult to do business, but The SCRUB Act offers some hope for relief. The SCRUB Act would identify and eliminate outdated and ineffective regulations. It would create a bipartisan commission to review regulations and make recommendations for repeal.
Texas Co.
Mtn. Grove man injured in hit-and-run accident Sat.
A Mtn. Grove man sustained moderate injuries in a hit-and-run accident. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol the accident occurred at 7:35 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27 in Texas County on Highway AM, 1.5 miles East of Mtn. Grove. The MSHP reports indicate that an unknown vehicle struck Terry Creed, 35 of Mtn. Grove, as he was standing on the roadway. The unknown vehicle See Smith on Page 8 continued Westbound without stopping. Creed was transported by ambulance to Cox South in Springfield with moderate injuries. The accident was investigated by Trooper Editor's Note: As the the events and people that perspective 2014 will be Standard News take a trip to M.L. Wiseman and assisted year comes to a close, the made history in 2014. From a year to remember. For the past as we highlight the by Cpl. E.A. Cooper. Standard News reflects on a local, state and nationwide the next two issues of the year's events. Anyone with information about this accident is asked to please call the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 417-469-3121 or your local police department.
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A New Year’s Eve “Dressing for the Decades” costume party will be held from 5:30 p.m.to 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Thayer Fun and Friends Center on the corner of Chestnut and Front St. in downtown Thayer. The party, sponsored by RTO (Repertory Theater of the Ozarks), will have a time travel theme and will feature music from your favorite decade from the ’50’s to 2015. Admission is $3 per person. Costumes are not required. There will be something for everyone at this party: movies, dancing to your favorite songs, a Karaoke contest (bring your own CD or guitar), an open mike, a costume contest, finger food, deserts and beverages. RTO stars will also help sing in the new year. Count down through the decades to the New Year in a festive atmosphere with comfortable chairs and tables, couches and upholstered chairs. Co-chairpersons of the event are Janie Crews of Alton, and Dennis Hobbs of Thayer. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and close at 1 a.m. This is a non-alcoholic event. RTO is a non-profit January 1, 2014 organization, chartered in ONSR proposes ‘draft’ of Arkansas and registered changes, economic impacts with the State of Missouri. among concerns voiced, public meetings set Featuring Inserts The air was thick with concerned citizens who Richard Bros Supermarket made their way to Houston, Town & Country Supermarket Missouri last week for the Wal-Mart first of four meetings about Inside the Standard the General Management “Draft” Plan from the Ozark Page 2 Local National Scenic Riverways. Page 3 Events Listings As of now, the 534 page Page 4 Business document is a “draft” but Page 5 Obituaries Page 6 Reports the deadline for public Page 7 Reports comments is February 7th Page 8 School/Sports and public meetings are set Page 9 Health for Jan 7-8. Page 10 Agriculture Concerns include proposed Page 11 Classifieds elimination of horse Page 12 Advertisement trails, elimination of river Obituaries crossings, elimination of ATV, RTV and four wheeler Johnnie Milton Dale use, the reduction of the James Roy Wilson Norwood DeJohn motor horse power and restrictions on camping in Phone: 417-934-2025 designated camping sites. Fax: 417-934-1591 Representative, Robert Email: Ross spoke to those in office@mvstandard.com attendance on Tuesday Copyright 2014 night about the importance Mountain View Standard News, LLC of their voice being heard, “ It is no secret that I have been very vocal to NPS leadership concerning my
History was made in 2014
Mercy St. Francis
Learn Tai Chi to improve your energy
district’s position on their proposal. Given the NPS’s lack of understanding/ interest for our local concerns, it is imperative that your voice is heard, and that we individually submit comments letting the NPS know where we stand on this proposal. Two bodies found in residential fire Upon arrival at a residential fire in Willow Springs on Friday, Howell County Sheriff Deputies met with Willow Springs Fire and 11 Point Fire personnel who told the deputies that there were two bodies located in the residence. Upon going into the residence deputies located a female, identified as Star Arnett, lying in the floor. Reports indicate that it appeared that Star Arnett had suffered a blunt force trauma wound to the head. Also located in the residence was a male subject who reports identified as, Dwayne Arnett, who suffered a fatal gunshot wound. The two individuals located in the house were identified as husband and wife. The fire chief of
Willow Springs advised deputies that there had been several outbuildings set on fire, along with two vehicles, and it appeared that someone had tried to burn the trailer house as well. Watch for next week’s Standard as more information unfolds as the investigation continues. January 8, 2014 High speed pursuit, speeds 80-100mph through downtown, ends in crash, arrest The Mountain View Police Department arrested Erik L. Yarber, 32 of Mountain View, MO, after a high
speed pursuit on Monday, December 30, 2013. According to court documents, Yarber was spotted by MVPD at Signal parking lot. Officers knew that Yarber had a revoked license as they have stopped, arrested and issued citations to Yarber before on two previous occasions. Officers proceeded to follow Yarber from Signal. When Yarber spotted MVPD, he reportedly cut off a black truck and trailer that was entering See Year End Review on Page 2
Holidays are a blessing, but they can also be a big source of stress. Starting in the New Year, Mercy St. Francis Hospital is upping the ante on its stress-relieving Tai Chi courses. Community members are invited to take part in the free Tai Chi for Energy classes held Mondays and Wednesdays in January from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Mountain View Public Library, located at 124 Oak Street in Mountain View, Missouri. “We’re here to help everyone with their health,” said certified Tai Chi instructor Carol Schmidt. “We hope to see some new faces as we begin learning this new form.” Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese tradition often referred to as meditation in motion, can also burn calories safely and improve balance and posture. For more information on the January 2015 courses, call (417) 934-7097 or click here for a complete list of events at Mercy St. Francis Hospital.
Shannon Co.
Route FF reduced for Trimming
Route FF in Shannon County will be reduced to one lane while Missouri Department of Transportation crews continue to cut brush and trim trees. This section of road is located from US 60 to the end of state maintenance Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Dec. 29 through Friday, Jan 2 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. High Speed Pursuit ends in Crash and The work zone will be Drug Arrest - Officers pursued a car near Signal marked with signs. Motorists which reportedly led police on a high speed chase down are urged to use extreme 5th street and across Hwy. 60 with speeds of 80 mph. caution while traveling near (Photos: Standard/Wagner) the area.
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Signal and turned onto Pine Street accelerating rapidly. Officers initiated emergency lights and followed Yarber’s vehicle down 5th Street, passing through the intersection of 5th Street and Elm Street running the stop sign. The pursuit reached speeds of 100 mph down 5th Street. The vehicle then continued onto Highway 60, crossing onto County Road 3770. Speeds reportedly reached 80 mph down the CR. Yarber’s vehicle drove through Robert’s Saw Mill. Officers lost the vehicle due to the amount of dust that was being kicked up by the pursuit. Officers located the vehicle moments later on its side just past the saw mill. The vehicle, not being able to negotiate the turn due to high speeds, had flipped over. Yarber was in the process of trying to exit the vehicle when officers arrived and held him until back up arrived. Yarber was arrested and taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being charged with possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and resisting or interfering with arrest/detention. He is currently being held on a $75,000 bond. National Blueways System dissolved Congressman Jason Smith announced the Interior Department has decided to end further designation under the National Blueways System. The announcement comes after months of continuous pressure from Smith and property rights advocates to end the controversial land designation. Smith has strongly opposed the National Blueways designation for the White River Watershed in Missouri and Arkansas because the designation did not have local support. In July, Smith brought a congressional field hearing of the House Natural Resources Committee to West Plains, Missouri to raise his concerns over the Blueways program. “Our fight to end the National Blueways System was successful. Now we must renew our efforts to oppose
a new General Management for the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Congress must hold the Obama Interior Department’s feet to the fire. The Interior Department and the National Park Service seem intent on dismissing local concerns and pushing a radical environmental agenda,” said Smith. “Missouri families should not be forced to live in fear of the government trying to regulate their land or way of life. The rights of private property owners must be protected.” January 15, 2014 Influenza widespread in 35 states Flu season is here and more and more people across the country are getting sick. The American Red Cross urges people to get vaccinated now and offers tips everyone can follow to help prevent the spread of the flu. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report for the week of December 29 to January 4 shows 35 states are seeing widespread flu activity, up from 25 a week earlier. These states include Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Most other regions are also reporting a number of residents sick with influenza. January 22, 2014 Local man fatally injured on motorcycle A two-vehicle accident claimed the life of a local man. Greg A. Davis, 26 of Summersville, MO, was travelling Eastbound on his 2013 Suzuki Motorcycle on Route WW, 4 miles South of Summersville, MO, on Sunday, January 19th at 5:05 p.m. According to reports, a 1998 Mercury, operated by Ronald K. Cunningham, 44 of Summersville, MO, was backing from a private drive on to Route WW.
Davis’ motorcycle crested a hill and struck the Mercury. Davis was reportedly ejected from the motorcycle. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Shannon County Coroner Tim Denton. His body was taken to Bradford Funeral Home in Summersville, MO. This was the first fatality for 2014 compared to 1 at this time in 2013. The accident was investigated by Cpl. B.D. Foster, Sgt. J.A. Cravens, Trooper G.K. Tesch and Trooper S.J. Crewse. January 29, 2014 District propane supplier fails to deliver on price, subject to market Current propane market prices were reported to be as high as $5.70 per gallon with some terminals selling to suppliers for $4.50. This continued increase in prices have led to what law makers are calling, “a more indepth look at the cause,” An investigation is ongoing into the steep increase in the price of propane gas. Consumers aren’t the only one’s that are finding themselves subject to the market price, but several local schools including the Mountain View-Birch Tree School District are also paying high dollar at the current market, this after a local provider couldn’t honor the bid price, as shared by Superintendent Jerry Nicholson. The district, who puts their estimated 60,000 gallons of usage, out for bid during the Summer months chose a local supplier that is now unable to deliver as contracted. Bids went out in May with MFA Oil and Propane coming in at $1.15, Smith’s Gas $1.17, Mtn. View Oil and Propane $1.29; Jacks Fork $1.31 and Ferrell Gas $1.29. The contract was awarded to Smith’s Gas at $1.17. The motion was made by Board Member Justin Cooley, seconded by Kevin Pruett to accept the propane bid from Smith’s Gas for the 2013-2014 school year. Board Member Earl Renegar abstained from the vote. Smith’s Gas was back on the agenda in July 2013, in the reports presented by Nicholson, and
offered a discounted price to employees of the district for the 2013-2014 school year. Nicholson shared on Monday that the “bid is not being honored,” He explained that he had received a letter from Smith’s Gas a month or so ago stating that they would not be able to honor the bid due to the large increase in price. “For a while we have struggled to get propane.” He shared that the district had made purchases from Smith’s, MFA and MV Oil and Propane. “Right now when we need gas we call and see who is the cheapest, who has it, and who can get it to us.” The district bought 1,500 gallons from MV Oil last Thursday for $2.699 per gallon. Prior to last week they bought from MFA for $1.741 per gallon. Flood of controversy overtakes Riverways proposal A battle is being fought for the fate of the Jacks Fork and Current Rivers in Southern Missouri. The National Park Service has issued a Draft General Management Plan which will outline the way those riverways and the land belonging to the NPS around the riverways will be run for the next twenty years. A vast majority of people living in the Ozarks, as well as local legislators, strongly disagree with the NPS plans for the
by Tom Uhlenbrock Missouri State Parks
again, and has earned the title of the “best trails state” with its bounty of nearly 1,000 miles of managed trails. Meramec State Park, for example, has seven trails from which to choose. The Wilderness Trail is the longest at 8.5 miles, with the other six all less than 1.5 miles. Bill Bryan, director of Missouri State Parks, said 570 Missourians participated last year for a total of 1,537 miles on park trails. “We’re hoping to see even better participation this year as more people embrace the tradition of joining us for a First Day Hike,” he said. The state parks participating in the First Day Hikes program with guided walks on Jan. 1 will list the trails and starting times on mostateparks.com. Blazing a New Trail The first frost of fall is like a starting gun, signaling that
pesky insects are gone. I was looking for a challenging hike that would blaze new trails. Three of the best long hikes in Missouri are the Whispering Pine Trail at Hawn State Park, the Mudlick Trail at Sam A. Baker State Park and the 14.5mile section of the Ozark Trail between Taum Sauk Mountain and Johnson’s Shut-Ins state parks. The Wilderness Trail at Meramec State Park was new turf, and promised all the geologic treats found in the swiss-cheese karst topography of the Ozarks. The 6,896-acre state park sits on the Meramec River and has more than 40 caves, including the spectacular Fisher Cave, which is open for public tours in season. The caves are home to hibernating bats, and are temporarily closed in the winter to prevent disturbance. Because it is long and covers some rugged terrain, most hikers on the Wilderness Trail are backpackers who spend a night or two in the woods. Only experienced hikers should attempt to do it in one day. In the shortened daylight of winter, get an early start. A Remote Area of the Park Wilderness Trail is divided into two loops, with a connector in between. “What’s nice is it has that little bi-cut that allows you to just do one loop as a day hike,” said Brian Wilcox, the
park naturalist. “We do have people go out and do the whole thing in a day for a little ecochallenge. “The trail is in the northern edge of the park, remotely away from the main hub of the park. People driving through the park, or taking a quick hike, you don’t have it up there in that area.” Wilcox noted that two primitive campsites, equipped with fire rings, are located near the start so backpackers can arrive Friday afternoon and have a short hike in to set up camp for the night. Revived by Fire With a trailhead behind the park’s lower cabins, the trail started with a registration box to leave information letting others know where you are going, and when you expect to be back. Don’t count on cellphone service in the woods. Within minutes, I was out of sight of civilization and following a small creek that held pools of water. Surprisingly, small fish huddled in the bottom of some. It was a bright, breezy day and the last leaves falling in the quiet of the woods sounded like a light rain hitting the forest floor. Scarlet red sumac filled the understory beneath a canopy of mature trees. Purple asters and goldenrod were still blooming, and the pawpaw leaves were a brilliant yellow. Wilcox, the naturalist, said the woodlands were kept open
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riverways and want to see the management of the lands return to the people. With the Draft General Management Plan, much attention is being directed at the Wilderness Designation of over 3,000 acres in the Big Springs area. A Wilderness Designation will never happen unless by an act of Congress and Missouri legislators and representatives across the board have voiced their opposition to such a designation. However, there are still alternatives to be commented on that the NPS could initiate. February 5, 2014 Propane gas pricing investigation a top priority Speaker Tim Jones and the members of the Missouri House of Representatives will move quickly to obtain answers regarding the recent increase in propane gas prices. Jones has placed a resolution calling on the United States Department of Justice to investigate allegations of price gouging on the legislative fast track. Shortly after it was filed, Jones referred HCR 18 to the House Utilities Committee where it is expected to be heard next week. The resolution specifically calls on the justice department to investigate the price increase of propane, the price disparity of propane among
storage facilities, and the supply shortage of propane available to consumers. “The huge, unexpected price increase has been an enormous burden on many Missouri families and farmers who want nothing more than to have access to affordable heating during these bitterly cold months,” said Jones, R-Eureka. “We want to take every action possible to protect Missourians from what many fear is blatant price gouging. We know our local suppliers are not at fault, but we want the Justice Department to get to the root of this problem as quickly as possible.” The prompt action by the Missouri House comes in response to a dramatic spike in propane pricing that saw per gallon rates triple in the span of a week. State Rep. Jay Houghton immediately filed HCR 18 to request an investigation by the justice department. The House Utilities Committee plans to hold a hearing to discuss the resolution Wednesday, February 5. February 12, 2014 Winter cold till midweek, warmer temperatures forecasted Winter has brought 23.1 inches of snowfall since July 1, 2013 with 9.5 inches in January 2014. Only 10 days into February and once again Winter has taken it’s toll on the Ozarks as schools closed for the entire week last week and students have not entered the hallways as of Tuesday with school cancelations. MODOT is working on clearing state highways and have worked around the clock, according to Assistant District Engineer, Chris Rutledge. County roads will remain treacherous until significant melting occurs, as shared by Howell County, Presiding Commissioner, Mark Collins. “I know that is not what people want to hear, but we are talking thousands of miles of county roads and it is a very large task.” He shared that the snow can be removed but the ice makes for dangerous conditions for talked with Chris Holbeck graders.
Natural Resource Program Manager, Midwest Regional Office, National Park Service and author of the proposed Wilderness Plan. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
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Start the year off right with a Missouri winter hike With eight primitive campsites and plenty to explore in between, the aptly named Wilderness Trail in Meramec State Park is one of the best backpacking hikes in the state park system. I headed out on the trail early one weekday in late fall when the last autumn colors were still hanging around. The hike ended six hours later after a long day full of caves, springs, sinkholes, woodlands, glades and river bluffs. Saw nary a soul along the way. If I do it again, I’ll take more time to poke around and spend a night in the woods. America’s State Parks is promoting First Day Hikes in 2015, challenging all to start the year healthy with a day on a trail. Missouri State Parks is taking part in the promotion
by a regimen of prescribed burns that mimicked the natural history of lightning fires and burns set by American Indians. “It was put to flame by American Indians to bring in wildlife,” Wilcox said. “That helps to open up the understory, which allows sunlight to stimulate grasses and wildflowers. “In turn, insects, groundnesting birds and reptiles flourish, and they bring the predators like turkeys and bobcats and mountain lions and bears.” The only wildlife at home today was squirrels, deer and birds, including noisy pileated woodpeckers drumming on snags. Christmas ferns, socalled because they will still be green when Santa comes, stood out in the brown of the leaf litter. An Assemblage of Orchids A sign along the north loop of the trail said it was entering the Meramec Upland Forest Natural Area, the most rugged and remote part of the park. The forest was rich with majestic trees, including oaks, hickories and sycamores. “It’s a classic natural area, with a low impact from humans,” Wilcox said. “We find a good assemblage of orchids – seven to nine species. Yellow lady slipper’s orchids are tremendous throughout the area.” A highlight was Copper Hollow, a hidden valley that featured a spring flowing from a cave at the base of a gray dolomite bluff. The clear, cold trickle through a streambed of mosses and watercress offered the only reliable source of water along the trail, although it should be treated before drinking. “The cave terminates at the back end with a spring pool,” Wilcox said. “You look into this crystal blue-green water
that goes down, down, down.” The cave is among those closed in the winter, and camping is prohibited in its arch-like entrance. Copper Hollow was home to a small community in the 1850s, although the log buildings have long since disappeared. “There was a copper mine up there just above Campsite No. 5,” Wilcox said. “They had a small stone furnace by the spring for melting the copper. You can see the slag – the waste material – spread throughout the valley.” The Spring Warmup Climbing out of the valley, a peek through the leafless trees at the highest vantage point revealed the Meramec River sparkling far below. The trail entered an impressive glade that wrapped around the top of the solar-heated, southwest-facing hillside. In the slanting rays of the afternoon sun, tall prairie grasses glowed russet amid a scattering of bleached boulders. “That’s Cane Hollow Glade, it’s close to five acres,” Wilcox said. “We make sure the prescribed fires crawl into those areas. It allows the blackened soil to warm up naturally in the spring for the first wildflowers. “You’ll get Indian paintbrush, Jacob’s ladder, Dutchman’s breeches, lots of violets. In June, you’ll get the coneflowers. And, of course, you’ll get butterflies and bees and other insects, followed by the birds.” Sounded like an excellent reason for a return visit to the Wilderness Trail this spring. Next time I’ll bring a bedroll. For more information, visit mostateparks.com
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Upcoming Events 'The Emperor's New Clothes' will take civic center stage Jan. 23 The Imaginary Theatre Company of the St. Louis Repertory Theatre will bring its production of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” to the West Plains Civic Center stage for a 7 p.m. performance Jan. 23. Presented by Missouri State University-West Plains’ University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department, the performance is being made possible with support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. Tickets are $8 each for adults. Children age 13 and under, and Missouri State-West Plains students with a valid BearPass ID, will be admitted free. This beloved Hans Christian Andersen tale gets a quirky new look in this silly satire about a vain man and his clever wife, according to information from the theater company. Determined to teach her husband a lesson in humility, the queen and her loyal handmaiden pose as two weavers who make the most beautiful garments in the world. There’s just one catch – only the most intelligent people can see these clothes. Everyone is invited to find out if the emperor will admit he’s had the wool pulled over his eyes or embarrass himself in front of the entire kingdom. “‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ is always presented in unique perspectives, and this one will be no different in a show designed for our youngest audiences,” said U/ CP Theater and Events Coordinator Emily Gibson. “We are proud to be able to bring back the Imaginary Theatre Company and let them take us on another journey that teaches important lessons along the way. Without the support of our audiences, the St. Louis Repertory Theatre and the Missouri Arts Council, we would not be able to bring such high quality performances to this area.” For more information about this presentation, contact the U/CP office at 417-255-7966 or visit www.wp.missouristate. edu/ucp/.
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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday Dec. 31st
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Schedule change for Grizzly New Year's Classic Yancey Walker, head coach of the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team, today announced a schedule change for the annual Grizzly New Year’s Classic, set for Jan. 2 and 3 at Joe Paul Evans Arena in the West Plains Civic Center. On Jan. 2, the tournament’s first game between College of Faith, West Memphis, Arkansas, and Coffeyville (Kansas) Community College will take place at 3 p.m. instead of 5 p.m. to make room for a high school contest between the Alton and Houston boys teams at 5 p.m., Walker said. The Grizzlies’ game against Redlands Community College, El Reno, Oklahoma, will follow at 7 p.m. The schedule for Jan. 3 will remain the same; College of Faith will face Redlands at 5 p.m., and the Grizzlies will meet Coffeyville at 7 p.m. The tournament will be the Grizzlies’ first games of the spring semester following the holiday break. For more information about the Grizzly Basketball program, visit the team’s website at http://wp.missouristate. edu/grizzly/bb.htm or call the Grizzly Basketball office at 417-255-7993. Complete game statistics can be found at http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2014-15/div1/teams/miss ouristateuniversitywestplains.
Rotary Club Trivia Night The Rotary Club of Mtn. View will host a Trivia Night on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center located at 306 Bay Street in Mtn. View. The cost is $10 per person and teams can have up to 6-8 members. This trivia night is a fundraiser to help fund the Imagination Library Program for the Mtn. View-Birch Tree School District.
Mentalist Christopher Carter will share his 'Theater of Thoughts' The University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department and the Student Government Association at Missouri State University-West Plains will host mentalist Christopher Carter for a performance of his show, “Theater of Thoughts,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the West Plains Civic Center theater. Tickets are $8; children age 13 and under and Missouri State-West Plains students with BearPass IDs will be admitted free. Believing that the mind is the last great unexplored frontier, Carter will use coins and duct tape to cover his eyes then describe objects held up by audience members; astound audience members with personal facts they have never before revealed, and make audience members believe they are experiencing touches and taps from invisible hands, according to information from his booking agency’s website, www.bass-schuler.com. For more information about this presentation, contact the U/CP office at 417-255-7966 or visit www.wp.missouristate. edu/ucp/.
Standard News Archive 1982 - Tuesday, January 12, a late afternoon fire destroyed the home of Mrs. Grace Penniger of Mountain View. The blaze apparently started in the basement area when a faulty furnace malfunctioned. Mountain View City Fireman and volunteers fought the blaze for several hours and managed to contain the fire within the frame structure, although the potential was there for this to have spread into a major fire in the downtown area had it not been quickly controlled. The house was furnished with many antiques, many of which were completely destroyed. However, it was reported that some antiques may have been salvageable. The multi-story white frame house, according to some estimates, was built about 1918 by William Penniger. It has long been a landmark for the downtown area.
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Healthcare Mtn. View Senior Center Christian Church, located 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. on South Highway 17, in the Yoga Class at the Learning - Skating & Open gym at basement. For questions call the Mtn. View Family Youth Tonya at 417-362-0494. Station in the Ferguson Center until 10:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Building, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call 417-469-0209 For more information Mountain View Al-Anon will Wednesday, December for information. call 417-934-5437. meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. 31st 5:30 p.m. $3 admission per child at the First Presbyterian NO SCHOOL Saturday, January 3rd Church, located at 205 East NO First Baptist There will be no school for Nothing scheduled for today 2nd Street in Mountain View, Church AWANAs. the Mtn. View-Birch Tree 5:45 p.m. Sunday, January 4th MO. For more information School District until January Mtn. View Christian Church 8:00 p.m. call 417-934-2682. 2 for Christmas vacation Willow Springs Alcoholics Tuesday, January 6th TEAM 412 (Preschool thru 7:00 a.m. Anonymous and Al-Anon 7:00 a.m. 6th Grade) and The Journey Coffee & Billards at the meetings at the Sacred Coffee & Billards at the Youth Group Mtn. View Senior Center Heart Church. Call Mtn. View Senior Center (Jr. High & High School). 9:15 a.m. 417-469-5550 for 10:00 a.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., Exercise at the more information. Arthritis Exercises at the dinner served at 6 p.m. Mtn. View Healthcare Monday, January 5th Mtn. View Senior Center 6:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. CLASSES RESUME 12:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous, 6:30 - Story Time at the Mtn. View Classes resume at the Willow Springs Chamber of p.m. at Mothers Against Public Library. All ages are Mtn. View-Birch Tree School Commerce. Call Methamphetamine (MAM) welcome. Snacks, crafts and District 417-469-5519 or 503 E. Main Street Willow a lot of fun. 7:00 a.m. 417-252-0918 Springs. For information call - Swedish Weaving at the Coffee & Billards at the for information. 417-469-0018 or Mtn. View Senior Center Mtn. View Senior Center 12:30 p.m. 417-855-9113. 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - Shuffleboard Games at 8:00 p.m. Puzzles at the Mtn. View - Zumba at the Mtn. View Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous and Senior Center Mtn. View Senior Center - Hand to Foot Card Game Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - Aerobics at the at the at Sacred Heart Church in Blood Pressure Checks at Mtn. View Senior Center Mtn. View Senior Center Willow Springs. Call the Mtn. View Senior Center 417-469-5550 for information 10:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. Swedish Weaving Class at Tumbling at the Mtn. Thursday, January 1st Willow Springs Rotary Club, the Mtn. View Senior Center View Family Youth Center 12:00 p.m. at Open Range. 12:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. For more Contact Teresa Waggoner Shuffleboard Games at information call at 417-469-4092 for Mtn. View Senior Center 417-934-5437. NO SCHOOL information. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. There will be no school for 12:30 p.m. Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl 2nd thru 3rd Grade Girl the Mtn. View-Birch Tree Shuffleboard Games at Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 School District until January Mtn. View Senior Center N. Pine Street in Mountain N. Pine Street in Mountain 2 for Christmas vacation 2:00 p.m. View. For more information View. For more information Friday, January 2nd Bingo at the Mtn. View call Joyce Dixon at call Joyce Dixon at NO SCHOOL 417-934-2394. 417-934-2394. There will be no school for - Yoga Classes at the MV 6:00 p.m. the Mtn. View-Birch Tree United Methodist Church. LHS JV/Varsity Boys School District until January (Help for friends Call 417-247-7153 for Basketball Game vs. 2 for Christmas vacation & families of alcoholics) more information. Strafford 7:00 a.m. Monday - 7:00 p.m. - Zumba at the Mountain 6:30 p.m. Coffee & Billards at the Mtn. View View Community Center, Country Dance at the Mtn. View Senior Center Presbyterian Church instructed by Mountain View Community 11:00 a.m. Mary Zitter-Newman Center 205 E. 2nd Street Puzzles at the 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 417-247-7146 Mtn. View Senior Center - LHS JV/Varsity Girls Mountain View A.A. group or 12:30 p.m. Basketball Game at Salem meets at the Presbyterian 417-247-0566 - Shuffleboard Games at - Mountain View group of Church in the basement. The Narcotics Anonymous will church is located at 205 East meet at the Mountain View 2nd Street in Mountain View LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:
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Year End Review
MoDOT out in Full Force/Salt in Short Supply - Crews are already seeing usage of 3 times more salt than in the entire Winter season last year with the calendar only marking 10 days into February. According to Assistant District Engineer Chris Rutledge, out of the Willow Springs office, crews are working around the clock when Winter strikes like it did on Monday. “Our primary focus during the storm is on 60 and 63 and our number routes,” he shared that the letter routes have material put down on them and then after the storm they work to, “break them open.” The rationing of salt is something that they are doing with a low supply but not described as a crisis mode. “We will continue to use salt most effectively through the remainder of the season,” shared Rutledge. He added that they will begin to look at mixing salt with other material such as sand to help with traction to sustain the supply during what Rutledge described as a “notably colder Winter,” than he has experienced in his 20 years with MoDOT. (Photo: Standard/Brooks)
The cold and treacherous road conditions have left many at home for as long as two weeks. Temperatures remain bitter with Monday’s forecast of 19 degrees and wind chills as low as 9. The area saw precipitation early on Monday morning with a cold front that is moving through the south that will combine with moisture from the Gulf of Mexico to create snow, sleet, and freezing rain from Monday into midweek. There is enough cold air in place to allow for a “swath of snow, sleet and freezing rain,” according to the National Weather Service. “More significant precipitation will be possible Tuesday night into Wednesday as a piece of energy ejecting out of the Southern Plains helps spin up a surface low along the stalled frontal boundary.” -NWS. Tuesday’s high is forecasted for 26 degrees. Later in the week temperatures are forecasted to reach a high of 45 degrees on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 48 degrees for the high and Sunday a forecast of 52 degrees. Melt baby melt. January weather according to the National Weather Service saw a high of 76 degrees in 1950 and a low of -19 degrees in 1918. Sgt. Elmore to retire Sgt. Marty Elmore with the Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced that he will be retiring from his position as public information officer on April 1, 2014. “It’s been a real privilege for me to serve and it’s amazing to me that 31 years have come and gone,” stated Elmore about his retirement. Sgt. Elmore joined the patrol on January 1, 1983. After graduating from the academy, Elmore was stationed in Cuba, MO, where he worked the roads for around two years. Sgt. Elmore then moved to Houston, MO, where he was promoted to corporal in 1989. After his promotion he worked in Gainesville, MO, for four years. On September 1, 1993 he moved to Willow Springs, MO, becoming the MSHP Public Information Officer where he has worked for the past 20 years. “I’ve enjoyed working the roads and being the public information officer. It doesn’t
seem like I should be looking to retire but I’m looking forward to this next chapter of my life.” Sgt. Elmore plans to spend as much, if not more time singing with his wife, Patti. Together they sing at local events and churches as The Elmore’s. He also mentioned that he is preparing for a possible parttime career in real estate. February 19, 2014 Active Shooter Response Training held With the number of school shootings rising annually, the Mountain View-Birch Tree School District faculty and staff were involved in Active Shooter/Intruder Response Training at the Liberty Middle School this past week. The program was lead by Sgt. T.E. Ceplina with Spearpoint, LLC. Several officers from the Mountain View Police Department, School Resource Officer Josh Ashlock, Howell County Sheriff’s Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol and area SWAT Team members were present for the training. According to Sgt. Ceplina the newly constructed Liberty Middle School, “is the number one school, as far as our safety assessments have gone, out of a dozen or so schools. You should be very proud of this school.” Ceplina went on to say that unfortunately, school shootings are “a growing trend.” Superintendent Jerry Dale Nicholson was pleased with the outcome of the training. “I thought it was a good training. I was very pleased at the number of law enforcement officials that were there from the county, state highway patrol and the city. I was very impressed with the number that they sent.” Nicholson went on to say that the biggest part of the training was to bring awareness to the staff. “I think they did a good job of not only giving the staff ideas and things that they can do but it brought more awareness to the staff for providing for student safety in the event that we would have an intruder or an active shooter.” Nicholson stated that the training is mandatory for schools in the State of Missouri. “You hope that it’s training that you never have to use at all.” Man shot in City of Birch Tree residence, witnesses admit to smoking meth prior
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
From Page Two to shooting A shooting incident, which turned into a manhunt in the Birch Tree, MO, area was quickly resolved as the alleged shooter turned himself into authorities the following morning. According to reports, the Shannon County Sheriff’s Department received a 9-1-1 call on Wednesday, February 12th at 8:54 p.m. that a shooting had just occurred at 2349 East 3rd Street in Birch Tree, MO. Upon arrival, authorities located the body of Joshua Caine Scott, 23 of Birch Tree, MO, laying on the living room floor in a pool of blood. Injuries were apparent on Scott’s head above his left eye and another
2014 Hoop Queen
they arrived, they saw a tan Ford Ranger pull into his driveway. The license plate matched the license plate number that the eye-witness provided. The officers approached Wood as he exited his truck. He had a roll of duct tape in his hand as he exited the driver’s side door. When Wood saw the officers he threw the duct tape into the bed of the truck. On Wednesday, February 19, 2014, officers obtained a signed search warrant to search Wood’s residence. Several crime scene technicians Springfield tragedy responded to the scene. In the involving 10-year-old basement, the crime scene resonates caution; local technicians located two plastic safety tips for parents In the aftermath of the tragic storage totes. They were kidnapping and murder of stacked one on top of the Mackenzie Leigh Anderson, daughter of Brent and Gina Anderson of Mountain View was named the 2014 LHS Hoop Queen. Returning queen, Taylor Pruett is pictured above crowning Anderson. Liberty hosted the Salem Tigers last Friday night with a victory of 7553. Hoop Queen coronation was held between the JV and Varsity games, See Page 12 for additional photos. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
of Ash Grove, MO, has been charged with murder-1st degree, kidnapping and armed criminal action. He is currently being held without bond. Wood only had one criminal charge on his record up to this point, a 1990 misdemeanor charge of possession of a controlled substance. March 5, 2014 135 dogs, puppies rescued The Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force, working in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, is rescuing 135 puppies and adult dogs from a dog breeding facility in rural Howell County, Missouri. The owner of the facility has decided to close the facility and has agreed to place the dogs in the custody of the Humane Society of Missouri. The dog breeds include Beagle, Boston Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, French Bull Dog, Pug, Miniature Poodle, Miniature
Scene of Crime in downtown Birch Tree, MO was the location of a homicide on Wednesday, February 12th. Joshua Scott, 23 of Birch Tree, MO, was fatally shot. Ray W. Stark, 27 of Birch Tree, MO, has been arrested and charged with the murder. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) severe injury to his mouth and lower jaw area. On Thursday, February 13th, authorities met with and interviewed witnesses who stated that Ray W. Stark, 27 of Birch Tree, MO, came by the house to talk with Ray’s girlfriend. Stark showed witnesses a .40 caliber pistol. Stark then reportedly approached Scott and told him he had until daylight to get out of Birch Tree or it “wouldn’t be good for him” The report indicated Scott “stood up and just stared at Ray.” and that Stark went to hit Scott with the gun, it went off and Scott fell to the floor. Stark and another male then ran out of the front door of the residence. It was also stated in court documents that Stark along with several others in the residence had reportedly smoked methamphetamine prior to the incident. Officers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol apprehended Ray W. Stark, 27 of Birch Tree, MO, on Thursday, February 19th around 9:56 a.m. Stark was taken to the Howell County Jail where he has been charged with felony probation/parole warrant for assault; 2nd degree murder. Stark is currently being held without bond in the Howell County Jail. Stark was out on parole for a 2011 domestic assault-2nd degree charge. Stark has a lengthy history of crimes and has served time for a theft/ stealing and burglary-2nd degree. February 26, 2014
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ASIRT (Active Shooter/Intruder Response Training) - Members of the Missouri State Highway
Patrol, Howell County Sheriff’s Office and Mountain View Police Department participated in an Active Shooter Response Training held at the Liberty Middle School on Wednesday, February 12th. The officers were given scenarios by Spearpoint LLC during the training. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Hailey Owens, a 10-year-old from Springfield, MO, parents are encouraged to sit down with their children and talk with them about strangers and what to do. Owens was taken a block from her home when a man in a truck pulled up next to her while she walking home from a friends house and asked her for directions. Mountain View Police Chief Jamie Perkins offers tips and advice for parents and children. Incident in Springfield, Missouri: On Tuesday, February 18, 2014, officers with the Springfield Police Department were sent to 3247 W. Lombard about an abduction that just occurred. Officers arrived on scene and talked to two eye-witnesses and got preliminary statements from them. The two eyewitnesses were transported to police headquarters for further interviews. During the interview, a female eye-witness stated she was in her garage with the garage door open talking with another eye-witness. She said she saw a young girl walk Westbound on Lombard on the North wide of the road. She said the female had a cell phone in her hands. She said a tan Ford Ranger drove Eastbound on Lombard, drove into the Westbound lane and pulled up next to the girl. She heard the male subject ask the girl where Springfield Street was. She said the girl turned to walk away from the vehicle. She said it was at that time when the male opened the driver’s door and said to the girl, “Hey, come here a minute.” She said the male extended his hand out the door and motioned for the girl to come to him. The girl took one or two steps closer to the truck. The male then lunged out of the vehicle, grabbed the girl with his left hand and threw her into the truck ‘like a rag doll’. She said the suspect then fled the area at a very high rate of speed. The female eye-witness was able to get a license plate number from the vehicle. Preliminary investigation revealed the victim was Hailey Owens, 10 years old. Owens lived about a block from where the abduction occurred. It was believed Owens was walking home from a friend’s house. The license plate number checked to a 2008 Ford pickup owned by individuals in Ash Grove. Officers responded to that location and contacted the owner. The owner informed the officers that his son, Craig Wood, was the person that drove that vehicle. Information was researched about Wood. He matched the description of the suspect the eye-witnesses gave. His address was 1538 E. Stanford. Two officers responded to Craig’s residence. Shortly after
other. There were papers and documents in the top tote. In the bottom tote was what appeared to be the body of a small child. The body was concealed inside two trash bags. The crime scene technicians removed the trash bags and confirmed it was the body of Hailey Owens. Investigators noted in their reports that Hailey Owens had what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the base of her skull. There were also apparent ligature marks on Hailey Owens’ arms. Crime scene Technicians continued to process the crime scene where they located a spent .22 caliber shell casing in the basement. Craig Michael Wood, 45
Rescue - Humane Society of Missouri Investigator moves a rescued dog to transport vehicle. (Photo courtesy of the Humane Society)
Schnauzer, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier and mixes of those breeds. The dogs will be taken to HSMO’s headquarters on Macklind Ave. in St. Louis City and will receive veterinary examinations, treatment, if necessary, and will be spayed or neutered prior to being made available for adoption. “The Humane Society of Missouri is pleased to work See Year End Review on Page 5
Death Notices James Roy Wilson James Roy Wilson was born October 15, 1937 at Midridge, Missouri the son of Roy Wilson and Grace (Bell) Wilson. He went to be with his Lord on December 25, 2014 at his home in Winona, Missouri at the age of 77. He was united in marriage to Sharon Kay Myers on May 17, 1975 at the Assembly of God Church in Winona, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Grace Wilson; four sisters Billie Stepka, Dorothy Juanita Wilson, Judy Wilson, and Joyce Middleton; and one brother Jack Wilson. He is survived by his wife Sharon K. Wilson of Winona, MO; children Dennis and Debbie Wilson of Houston, MO, Judy and Marty Merckling of Houston, MO, and Jimmy and Brigette Wilson of Houston, MO; sisters Janet Wendleton of Warrensburg, MO, June Stroup Tarvid and husband John of Ellington, MO, Jean Myers and husband Mickey of Winona, MO; mother-in-law Lorene Myers of Poplar Bluff, MO; four sisters-in-law LaVern Matthews of Poplar Bluff, MO, Norma Stevenson and Al of St. Clair, MO, Shannon Jones and Dwain of Winona, MO, and Anita Wakefield of Pacific, MO; and one brotherin-law Ernie Middleton of Eminence, MO. As his family grew, he was blessed with 11 grandsons; 1 granddaughter; and 6 great grandchildren. While growing up on Blair’s Creek he did his learning in a one room school house then later attended high school at Eminence, MO. After high school he enlisted in the Army where he served in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. & Germany from March 3, 1958 until February 20, 1961 as a construction machine and bulldozer operator. He later worked at Ozark Lead Mine, Boyles Brothers – where he did drill testing, Ray Johnson
Construction Company – as a heavy equipment operator, and later ran a bulldozer for Luke Stewart, Jack Woods, and the City of Winona, MO. His favorite color was Caterpillar Yellow. In the late 70’s he started his transmission repair business in Eminence then later moved it to Winona. He also served as a city alderman, and an EMT for the city of Winona, MO. He was an active member of the First Assembly of God Church in Birch Tree until his health declined and was not able to attend regularly. He recently said, “I just got to get through this then everything will be alright.” He got through it Christmas morning and now is “alright” and walking with Jesus. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and storytelling. He loved to share his memories and experiences. He was known as the “Blair’s Creek Kid” and was very proud of his roots. He had a sense of humor and said “I’d rather see someone smile than stand around with a frown on their face. You got to put a little humor in everything.” He loved to cook and made the best brown beans known to man. He was known and loved by many names – Turkey Jim, Poppie, husband, brother, Uncle Jim, friend & Dad. On behalf of the Wilson family, we want to thank you for your thoughts and Prayers. Our family has been incredibly blessed to have had this special man in our lives and he will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held Monday, December 29, 2014 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Pastor Tom Hall and Pastor Steve Voyles officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes. com
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Year End Review with the Missouri Department of Agriculture and dog breeders who wish to reduce their number of animals or close their facilities to ensure the best possible outcome for these animals,” said Kathy Warnick, president, Humane Society of Missouri. “We will provide veterinary treatment, socialization and find them the loving homes all dogs deserve.” Mercy St. Francis welcomes new hospital administrator Mercy St. Francis of Mountain View welcomed their new administrator Robert Rogers to the area. Rogers, a native of Arkansas, comes to Mercy from the Rolla, Missouri area. Rogers has been in the healthcare field for the past 15 years with background in leadership in the retail business and as a business owner. He graduated from Arkansas State University with a Science Degree and an RN Degree. He received his Business Degree from Capella University and is currently involved in an MBA Program. Roger’s was based primarily in the Mountain Home, Arkansas area before coming to Rolla, MO in 2009 to help open the surgery center. Roger commented that his duties in setting up the surgery center were design, purchases, recruiting and staffing. According to Rogers, setting up surgery facilities is his background in healthcare. March 12, 2014 Traffic stop leads to drug seizure, I-44 On March 5, 2014, at approximately 2:12 p.m., a state trooper stopped an eastbound 2013 Dodge Dart for following another vehicle within an unsafe distance, at the 83-mile marker of Interstate 44, in Greene County. Suspicious circumstances led to the trooper requesting and receiving consent to search the vehicle. The search revealed approximately 30 pounds of marijuana, approximately 200 dosage units of ecstasy, and a stolen handgun located inside two duffle bags in the trunk of the vehicle. Work begins on Buck Hollow access The Jacks Fork River has been a retreat for many years to people living in the Ozarks. The river has several campsites and accesses that allow for kayaking, canoeing, camping, hiking and spending time with family. One of the usual “drop-
National Scenic Riverways (ONSR), “We are looking at plans right now as far as to try and come up with different options to get that access point back into operation.” After eight months of access to Buck Hollow being closed from public use, the ONSR Roads and Trails Division began work on Monday, March 10th to rebuild and restore the access point. According to the ONSR they are expecting a completion date at the end of March, weather permitting. The goal, as shared by ONSR, is to rebuild the roadway to allow access to the Jacks Fork while protecting and maintaining the natural resources of the area. March 19, 2014 Arson suspected in several local fires, dryness impacts number of calls The Mountain View Fire Department responded to numerous calls last week with dry temperatures resulting in 12 fire calls and several late nights for responders, “Everything is so dry with the lack of moisture,” shared Fire Chief, Nick Heavrin, as he added that the “ nitrogen in the ground and dryness,” are a combination of a busy week last week for the Mountain View Fire Department. On Tuesday, March 11th a brush fire on M Hwy. near Montier was reported and is suspected of foul play. “We were fighting the brush fire West of M Hwy. and Hwy. 60 when we were dispatched to CR 665 just South of Montier.” Heavrin explained that the two fires, set right at dark, were located about a mile and a half apart and they suspect that an individual was setting the second fire while responders were fighting the first. An investigation is ongoing into this incident which damaged over 40 acres and resorted in the Missouri Department of Conservation arriving with their dozer to fight the flames. Numerous firefighters from Mountain View and Birch Tree Fire personnel fought both fires till after midnight. “When it got into the rough timber we couldn’t get to it,” shared Heavrin. Department heads believe that this isn’t the first time that this individual has been suspected of arson. The Shannon County Sheriff’s Department is the investigating agency which can be contacted at 573-2263615 Other calls include: A brush fire was reported
Buck Hollow quoted as the “usual” or “favorite” put in on the Jacks Fork River, located just North of Mountain View, has remained blocked to visitors since flooding occurred on June of 2013 washing away the gravel bar and road. Crews were at the sight on Monday as they are trying to restore the access point for visitors. (Photos: Standard/Wagner) off” spots for the Upper Jacks Fork is Buck Hollow, located North of Mountain View just off of Highway 17. The access welcome is a favorite swimming destination for people in the local surrounding area. After flooding in June of 2013, the National Park Service (NPS) released a statement dating June 6, 2013 stating that due to “over four inches of rain causing flooding of the Jacks Fork and Current Rivers ... at Buck Hollow, the high water steeply cut away the Jacks Fork River bank. Barricades have been placed to keep visitor vehicles away from the hazard. Canoes, kayaks and other equipment must be carried from the parking area, and estimated quarter of a mile, to the river.” According to the Ozark
on Monday, March 10 off of County Road 2930. There was approximately three acres burnt. The department responded later on Monday on WW Hwy. in Texas County when a brush fire was reported on CR 665 in Texas County. Mountain View Fire and Birch Tree Fire assisted the Texas County Fire Department in the rural call. On Wednesday morning, March 12, The department was dispatched to Hwy Y, North of Mountain View for a camp trailer fire. The structure was a complete loss. There was no one home at the time. Electrical lines were closely displayed near the camp trailer which delayed fire fighters in getting the flames under control. During the afternoon on Wednesday reports of a
The Standard News From Page Four brush fire and shed fire burnt off approximately 3 acres, located off of WW Hwy. On Thursday, March 13 a report of a trailer house fire off of county road 2990. The trailer was being used for storage. Trash was being burnt close to the trailer when it got out of control and caught the storage unit on fire. The department was called out to Roberts’ Wood Products for a report of a fire alarm. It was a false alarm. The department was called out to a propane leak on March 13 at approximately 10:30 p.m. at a residence near the MV Family Youth Center. On Friday, March 14 a grass fire was reported on Plum Street in Mountain View where a vehicle backfire caused a yard fire. On Saturday, March 15 responders were dispatched to CR 3140 during the evening hours where a brush fire got out of hand and was close to structure. Rain on Sunday should help in the lack of moisture in the ground, but officials still caution burning. “It is going to get warmer this week and things are going to dry out in a hurry,” shared Heavrin. Police seize 120 grams of meth during traffic stop The West Plains Police Department seized 120 grams of methamphetamine during a routine traffic stop on Friday, March 14th in the city limits of West Plains, MO. According to reports, on Friday, March 14th officers observed a vehicle leaving the Ridgecrest Motel at the intersection of Porter Waggoner Blvd. and McFarland Avenue. The Ridgecrest Motel is a high narcotics related crime area. Officers observed the vehicle begin to pull out onto McFarland Avenue, stop, and back the vehicle back onto Porter Waggoner Blvd., let a vehicle pass on McFarland Avenue before making a left hand turn onto Porter Waggoner without using the vehicle’s turn signal. Officers activated their emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop with the gold Oldsmobile Aurora bearing a Tennessee registration. The stop occurred at Casey’s General Store on Gibson Avenue. The driver, identified as Bradley David Jump, stated he was traveling from Kansas City to Memphis, Tennessee. While speaking with Jump, he consented to a search of his vehicle. Officers located a camouflage backpack in the back seat on the driver’s side. Inside of the bag officers found a large Lay’s brand potato chip bag and inside of the bag was a plastic Ziploc style bag that contained two other plastic bags with a large amount of white crystalline substance inside. The substance field tested positive for methamphetamine and was seized as evidence along with Jump’s cell phone. March 26, 2014 2 children die in fire, father charged On December 11, 2013, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control, was asked by Ray County Sheriff Gary Bush to assist with a death investigation. On December 10, 2013, the Ray County Sheriff’s Office was notified by telephone of a structure fire, which was later determined to be a trailer located in Orrick, Missouri. Two children, Roger Garrison, age 3, and Ashton Garrison, age 1, were found dead inside the trailer. As a result of the subsequent investigation by investigators with the Division of Drug and Crime Control, Ray County Sheriff’s Office, the Missouri State Fire Marshall’s Office, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, a warrant was obtained and Randy M. Garrison, 31, of Orrick, Missouri, was arrested for two charges of abandonment of a child in the first degree a Class B felony. See Year End Review on Page 7
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Death Notices Johnnie Milton Dale Johnnie Milton Dale was born at Oakside, Missouri on December 12, 1937 to Paris Milton and Nellie Irene (Cooley) Dale. He passed
away December 18, 2014 at the age of 77 years and 6 days. Johnnie attended rural school in Arroll, Missouri and went on to graduate from Summersville High School. He was united in marriage to Beverly Marie Brooks on January 29, 1956 in Arroll, Missouri at the home of his parents. They had celebrated nearly 59 years together. Survivors include his wife, Beverly, of the home in Mountain View, MO; one son, Johnny Wayne Dale, and daughter, Johnna Sue
Frank and husband, George, all of Mountain View; three grandchildren, Justin Dale and wife, Tiffany, Ashley Kelly and husband, Todd, and Courtney Dale, all of Mountain View; three great granddaughters, Taylor Dale, Bristol Dale, and Addison Kelly, and awaiting the arrival of his first great grandson in March; one sister, Stella Mae Woolsey and husband, Herman, of Mountain View; two brothers, Bob Dale and wife, Susan, of Mountain View and Donald Dale of Lee’s Summit, MO; one brotherin-law, Don House; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, P.M. and Nellie Dale; one sister, Doris House; father and mother-in-law, Clave and Waneda Brooks; and twin granddaughters, Michelle Lynn and Richelle Lynn Dale. Johnnie logged in Colorado, worked in Lewis Tune’s mill and Raymond Smith’s pallet mill. He worked for several years
for Raymond and remained very close friends with him until Raymond’s death. After leaving the pallet mill, he was a self-employed Zenith dealer and repaired televisions for over 35 years. Johnnie loved his horses and was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, which recognized him as a continuous breeder for over 50 years. He was also one of the founding members of the Mountain View Saddle Club. Johnnie was the best husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather that could ever be asked for. He was always there to help and could always be called on to help with most anything. He was better known as “Pop” to his family. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2014 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, with Rev. Emmett Bradford officiating. Interment was in Old City (Reese) Cemetery, Mountain View. Condolences may be expressed at www. yarbermortuary.com.
Norwood DeJohn Norwood DeJohn was born December 24, 1928 at Raywood, Texas the son of Charles and Constance DeJohn. He passed away December 24, 2014 at
Mountain View, MO at the age of 86 years. Norwood was united in marriage to Leona Faye Veach on July 17, 1948. Norwood was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Constance DeJohn; his
wife Leona DeJohn; one grandson Rodney Lyn Gay; six brothers; and one sister. Norwood is survived by one daughter Carolyn Gay and husband Ronnie of Mountain View, MO; one step-daughter Daisy Redding of Paris, TX; one stepson Lesley DeJohn of China, TX; seven grandchildren Kimberly McDaniel and husband Randell of Mountain View, MO; Gina Ervin and husband Terry of Paris, TX; July Stallwitz and husband Kurt of Amarillo, TX, Christina Haynes and husband Greg of Center, TX, Anthony DeJohn and wife Jessica of Carthage, T.R. DeJohn of New York, and Stacey DeJohn of New York; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Norwood worked in pipeline construction as a heavy equipment operator until he retired in 1990.
Norwood and Leona relocated to Mountain View, MO in 2007. After his retirement enjoyed working with small engine repair. Norwood loved to make sure his wife Leona had everything she needed and that she was happy. He enjoyed helping her with planting the flowers and roses, and when her health failed, he would take care of her flowers so that she could enjoy them. Norwood was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Graveside services were held Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the Forest Dell Cemetery in Mountain View, MO with Pastor Andrew Sanders under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes. com
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Howell County Sheriff’s reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
INCIDENTS Sunday, December 21, 2014 Deputy Ryan Boyle was dispatched to State Route 76 in Willow Springs in reference to a vehicle being stolen from the property. The case is under investigation. Tuesday, December 23, 2014 Deputy Ryan Boyle was dispatched to CR 3400 in Mtn. View in reference to a theft report. The resident reported several tools and miscellaneous chains, straps and jacks were stolen from the toolbox of his roll-back car hauler. The case is under investigation. A male subject came to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and reported that he had been assaulted at a party in September. The investigation is on-going. Deputy Aaron Galiher received a radio call from dispatch to respond to CR 5130 in West Plains to investigate the report of a theft. A female subject reported that livestock and other items were missing from her property. The investigation is on-going. The Howell County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to State Road 17 in West Plains for the report of a deceased person. Upon arriving, a 73-year-old female, identified as Linda Carol Smail of West Plains, was found to be deceased. Coroner Tim Cherry was called to the scene and the death was ruled as natural causes. No further action at this time. Friday, December 26, 2014 A male subject reported to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office someone had been using two of his credit devices to make unauthorized purchases. A male subject reported that someone entered his shed on CR 3270 in West Plains and stole a commercial power washer and several other items. A full report had been taken and an investigation is on-going at this time. Deputy Rick Fox spoke with a female subject who stated a male subject known to her had violated their court ordered agreement by not returning their child in common to her at the predetermined time. This case has been forwarded to the prosecuting attorney for review. COMMITMENTS Thursday, December 18, 2014 Logan Mikel Stephens, 27 of Mtn. View was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 12-21-14 for time served. Friday, December 19, 2014 Mark Johnathan Gould, 54 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 12-21-14 for time served. Athena Margarete Fox, 24 of Winona was booked for a court ordered commitment. She was released on 12-21-14 for time served. Michael Wayne Craig, 26 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 12-21-14 for time served. Saturday, December 20, 2014 Russell James Metz, 29 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 12-22-14 for time served. Monday, December 22, 2014 Jennifer Lea Collins, 53 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. She was released on 12-24-14 for time served. Tuesday, December 23, 2014 Dooley Straton Sansegraw, 20 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 12-2514 for time served. Wednesday, December 24, 2014 Jered Allen Smith, 30 of Mtn. View was booked for a court ordered commitment. Friday, December 26, 2014 Jeffrey Lee McCrone, 22 of Mtn. View was booked for a
The Standard News court ordered commitment. Elizabeth Rachelle Cox, 25 of Mtn. View was booked for a court ordered commitment. Mark Johnathan Gould, 54 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Saturday, December 27, 2014 Ronald Lee Lancaster, 61 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Russell James Metz, 29 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. TRANSFERS Tuesday, December 23, 2014 Jordan Westley Gutierrez, 20 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Robert Lee Turnbull, 46 of Willow Springs was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Jason Anthony King, 38 of Mtn. Home, AR, was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Friday, December 26, 2014 Kimberly Kaye Green, 38 of Willow Springs was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Miranda Beckman, 20 of Mtn. View was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Shawna Christina Puccetti, 25 of Thayer was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. ARRESTS Friday, December 19, 2014 Brian L. Cole, 39 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree. He bonded out on 12-22-14 and is to appear in court on 1-5-15. Michael Bradley Gillham, 18 of West Plains was arrested for resisting or interfering with arrest/detention/stop. He bonded out on 12-24-14 and is to appear in court on 12-2914. Sunday, December 21, 2014 Judah Jesus Wilderson, 33 of West Plains was arrested on a Douglas County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He was transferred to Douglas County on 12-21-14. Daniel Lee Gaedchens, 32 of Overland Park, KS, was arrested on a Clay County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 12-21-14 and is to appear in court on 12-22-14. Joshua E. Johnson, 20 of Mtn. View was arrested for 4 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $1,565.50 bond. Monday, December 22, 2014 Russel Dean Spence, 23 of Myrtal was arrested for burglary-2nd degree. He bonded out on 12-22-14 and is to appear in court on 1-5-15. Justin Scott Anderson, 30 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Willow Springs Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $274.50 bond. Tuesday, December 23, 2014 Eric Eugene Johnston, 48 of West Plains was arrested for probation violation. He is currently being held without bond. Summer Blake Sheffield, 29 of Springfield was arrested for probation violation. She is currently being held without bond. Ronald William Drumwright, 38 of Pomona was arrested for probation/parole violation. He is currently being held without bond. Wednesday, December 24, 2014 Danniel James Chapman Hos, 25 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 2 counts of felony failure to appear and 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held without bond. Alex Dean Langrehr, 20 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Mtn. View Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 12-24-14 and is to appear in court on 1-2115. Friday, December 26, 2014 Robert Anthony Lowry, 44 of West Plains was arrested for domestic assault-2nd degree. He bonded out on 12-26-14 and is to appear in court on 1-5-15. Nathan Chadwick Graves, 25 of Springfield was arrested for burglary-2nd degree. He is currently being held on a $4,500 bond. Norman Dale Vanwinkle, 25 of Waynesville was arrested for a traffic offense. He bonded out on 12-26-14 and is to
MSHP: Troop G releases checkpoint totals Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint conducted in Howell County on December 13, 2014. Troop G troopers conducted the checkpoint at the intersection of US 160 and Rt. JJ. As a result of the checkpoint, troopers checked 185 vehicles, made three arrests, issued nineteen citations and ten warnings. The following is a list of enforcement contacts made during the checkpoint: 2 - Arrests for driving while intoxicated 2 - Citations issued for driver’s license violations 2 - Citations issued for insurance violations 6 - Citations issued for seat belt violations 2 - Citations for child restraint violations 5 - Citations for non-moving violations 2 - Citations for misdemeanor drug violations 1 - Misdemeanor warrant arrest Captain Inman says, “The Missouri State Highway Patrol is dedicated to removing impaired drivers from our state’s roadways. I appreciate the motoring public’s support of our use of sobriety checkpoints to make our roads safer. Nobody wants to share the road with a drunk, drugged, or otherwise unsafe driver.” In support of “The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths,” the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!
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 Allisa M. Pettibone, 25 of Birch Tree was arrested on Friday, Dec. 26 at 8:50 p.m. in Shannon County for felony possession of controlled substance; misdemeanor Mtn. View failure to apear warrant for driving while suspended. She was taken to the Shannon County Jail where she is being held on bond. Tammye K. Lilly, 50 of Birch Tree was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 10:38 a.m. in Shannon County for misdemeanor Winona police department warrant. She was taken to the Winona Police Department where she is being held on bond. ACCIDENTS A two-vehicle accident occurred on Wednesday, dec. 24 at 11:13 a.m. in Texas County on Hwy. 17/Hwy. D, 4 miles South of Houston. According to reports a 2004 GMC Sierra Pickup operated by Job S. Boyle, 26 of Hartshorn failed to see a 2008 Ford Edge SUV operated by Ruth A. Wallace, 40 of Houston slowing to make a turn. The pickup then struck the SUV and the pickup crossed the roadway and overturned. Jackie L. Boyle, 25 of Summersvile, a passenger in the pickup, was taken by Texas County Ambulance to Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston with minor injuries. The accident was investigated by Trooper J.R. Sellars.
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appear in court on 1-26-15. Johnny Lee Dixon, 30 of West Plains was arrested on a Taney County Warrant for non-support and domestic assault-2nd degree. He is currently being held on a $1,000 bond. Saturday, December 27, 2014 Paula Lynn McCain, 44 of Cape Girardeau was arrested for DWI-drugs intoxication. She is currently being held on a $1,500 bond. Allisa M. Pettibone, 25 of Birch Tree was arrested on a Mtn. View Warrant for driving while revoked/suspended. She is currently being held on a $4,000 bond. John David Galloway, 48 of West Plains was arrested on a Douglas County Warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree; felonious restraint; unlawful possession of firearm. He was transferred to Douglas County on 12-27-14. Kenneth Shannon Miller, 24 of Willow Springs was arrested for felony stealing. He is currently being held on a $7,500 bond. David Franklin Dobbs, 56 of St. Louis was arrested for probation/parole violation. He is currently being held without bond. Josh A. Beckman, 22 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for assault-1st degree; robbery-1st degree and tampering-1st degree. He is currently being held on a $50,000 bond.
Mountain View Police Department reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Mountain View Police Department and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
CITATIONS Monday, December 22, 2014 Harley David Atnip-Reese, 20 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for failure to wear seatbelt. Jeffrey Lynn Bradshaw, 21 of Birch Tree was issued a citation for failure to wear seatbelt. Tuesday, December 23, 2014 Jon Joe Little, 26 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for stealing (under $750). Richard A. Rocuant, 54 of Summersville was issued a citation for failure to use two headlights on vehicle. Brionna Rose Kenaga, 16 of West Plains was issued a citation for failure to obey stop sign. Thursday, December 25, 2014 Harry Lynn Kelley, 45 of Willow Springs was issued a citation for driving with no valid driver's license. Holli Michele Scobee, 44 of Augusta, KS, was issued a citation for failure to wear seatbelt. Friday, December 26, 2014 Kristy L. Burden, 33 of West Plains was issued a citation for speeding. Saturday, December 27, 2014 Delci A. Prochazka, 37 of Eminence was issued citations for failure to display license plates and failure to show proof of insurance. INCIDENTS December 15th thru December 22nd Officers responded to Signal gas station in reference to a white male that was laying on the floor blocking the entry. Officers arrived and spoke with the subject. Officers asked the male if he wanted medical attention. He refused and advised that he had consumed intoxicants earlier that night and was feeling the effects of it. Officers gave a curtsey transport to the male subject's residence. Officers were asked about Toys for Tots, advised to call tomorrow and speak with the chief. Officers were advised to contact a female regarding a pending case. Officers received information concerning a case that MVPD is investigating from a person that stopped by the MVPD. MVPD officers were dispatched to West Fourth Street for a report of a domestic dispute in progress. Upon arrival, MVPD made contact with all involved parties. It was determined that no crime had taken place and that the argument was verbal in nature. All parties agreed to get along and no further action was required. Officers were contacted by a person seeking answers to a property dispute that was occurring. Officers advised that the problem was civil in nature and referred them to civil court. Report of a fire alarm at Timber Creek Cinema, person went through the wrong door way by mistake. MVPD was dispatched to Belmont Street for a complaint of a suspicious person in the yard of the residence. Upon arrival, MVPD conducted a search of the area. No individual was found. MVPD provided extra patrols in the area. Report of two males out back behind a house, arrived and both males were not back. Made contact with the home owner who advised of the two males. Search the area unable to locate. Report of a motor vehicle collision on 60 West outside the city limits where the highway splits. MSHP asked for a response out there due to the weather and to secure the scene until a trooper arrived. Officers went out to the location and were unable to locate the vehicles, advised MSHP of this. Report of a man outside the door beating on the door and screaming. Arrived and male was not out front. MVPD was dispatched to West Fourth Street for a report of an unknown individual knocking on the doors and windows of a residence. Upon arrival, a search of the premises was conducted. No once was found. MVPD provided extra patrols in the area. Officers were called to West Fourth Street with a report of a male beating on a woman's door. Upon arrival, officers made contact with woman at the residence who advised her brother had been beating on her doors and windows and screaming and cursing at her. There was no sign of the male upon arrival. Officers advised the woman that extra patrols would be made of the area. Report of a truck making loud noises and driving on the wrong side of the road on Vonallmen Street. A male walked in wanting information on an accident that took place about a month ago that his wife was involved in. Officers stopped to assist a motorist that had lost an item, the item was later found. Officers were dispatched to Signal for a gas drive-off. A report was taken, under investigation. Officers were notified that a man possibly holding a gun was seen in the area around Brown's Furniture. Officers arrived in the area but were unable to locate the individual. Officers were dispatched to Belmont Street for a report of people being harassed. Officers arrived and a report was taken. Officers assisted MSHP on a traffic stop. Officers were dispatched to Third Street for a well-being check. Officers arrived at the location given and made contact with the individual in question. Everything checked out okay and officers went back in service. Officers were contacted by dispatch with a name and number to return a call to. Officers made contact with an individual and answered questions that the subject had. Caller requested for extra patrol at the Valley View Apartments.
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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings
Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - December 22nd thru December 29th 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 Theft/Stealing-Value Of PRoperty Or Services Is $500 Or More But Less Than $25,000 (Felony): Gust H. Steckman III of West Plains; Dist/Del/Manf/Produce Or Attempt To Or Possess With Intent To Dist/Del/Manf/Produce A Controlled Substance (Felony): James C. Haines, Jr. of West Plains; Stealing A Motor Vehicle (Felony): James R. Bingham of Pomona; Joseph R. Briggins of Willow Springs; Passing Bad Check-$500 Or More-No Account/ Insufficient Funds (Felony): Robert G. Hardwick of Winona; Gary Scott Kelly of Norwood; Dianne M. Ludwig of Ava; Michael Ray Owen of Pomona; Misty Stockman Mills of Midway, AR; Jackie A. Campbell of Buffalo;
Passing Bad Check-Less Than $500 (Misdemeanor): Larry R. Burton II of Mtn. View; Gregory A. Guy of West Plains; Cynthia A. Kraus of Pomona; Chelsey N. McElveen of West Plains; Margett J. Marshall of Mtn. View; Deanna R. Nabors of Lakeland, TN; Jaclyn D. Norris of Summersville; Domestic Assault-3rd Degree-1st/2nd Offense (Misdemeanor): Jessica L. Craig of West Plains; DWI-Alcohol (Misdemeanor): Melissa Ann Woodruff of West Plains; Sunshine Blue Ledbetter of West Plains; Corey A. Bogart of Birch Tree; DWI-Alcohol-Prior Offender (Misdemeanor):
Marni Kay Stubbs of West Plains; Possession Of Up To 35 Grams Marijuana (Misdemeanor): Brad E. Freiman of West Plains; Stephanie N. Freiman of West Plains; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Melanie H. Borgmann of Willow Springs; Justin K. Brill of Mtn. Grove; Brad E. Freiman of West Plains; Stephanie N. Freiman of West Plains; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Larry R. Tucker Jr. of Willow Springs; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Joshua D. Collins of West Plains; Edward R. Hopper of Hartville; Misty R. Lucas of West Plains; Fail To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width (Misdemeanor): Marni Kay Stubbs of West Plains; Melissa Ann Woodruff of West Plains; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Edward R. Hopper of Hartville; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Edward R. Hopper of Hartville; Displayed/Possessed Motor Vehicle/Trailer Plates Of Another Person (Infraction): Misty R. Lucas of West Plains; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted Safety Belt (Infraction): Lealin Dale Wake, Jr. of Cabool; Larry R. Tucker, Jr. of Willow Springs; Melanie H. Borgmann of Willow Springs; Brad E. Freiman of West Plains; Stephanie
N. Freiman of West Plains; Edward R. Hopper of Hartville; Sunshine Blue Ledbetter of West Plains; Corey A. Bogart of Birch Tree; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Melissa L. Halsted of West Plains; Dissolution Without Children: Cody A. Henderson of West Plains vs. Paige Nicole Henderson of West Plains; David Allen Miller of Willow Springs vs. Mildred J. Miller of
Rock Island, IL; Nathan R. Patterson of Mtn. View vs. Dawnna Patterson of Mtn. View; Suit On Account: Engineering Services & Products Co. vs. Tek Supply of South Windsor, CT. SHANNON COUNTY Stealing A Motor Vehicle (Felony): Adam Tyler Williams of Eminence; Resisting Arrest/ Detention/Stop By Fleeing-Creating A Substantial Risk Of Serious Injury/Death To
Any Person (Felony): Adam Tyler Williams of Eminence; Breach of Contract: Community Bank N.A. vs. Andrea R. Schueler of Houston. CARTER COUNTY Expired License: Michael Ray Wallace of Ellsinore; Violate Order Of Protection For Adult: Michael Ray Wallace of Ellsinore; Suit On Account: Midland Funding vs. Virgil T. Simpson of Fremont. OREGON COUNTY
Year End Review April 2, 2014 Mother pleads guilty to murder 2nd degree Bobbie M. Derryberry plead guilty to murder-2nd degree on Wednesday, March 26th in the Howell County Courthouse. Derryberry is being represented by Public Defender Donna Kay
Anthony. The Prosecuting Attorney for the case is Rizwan Ahad. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled to take place in the Howell County Courthouse on Friday, May 16, 2014 with Judge David Paul Evans presiding. Derryberry was originally
Guilty - Bobbie Derryberry appeared in court on Wednesday, March 26th where she plead guilty to the charge of murder-2nd degree. (Archive Photo)
charged with assault-1st degree for the death of Autumn Renae Nash, a fivemonth-old infant that was killed on Sunday, June 16, 2013. After autopsy results were returned to Howell County Coroner Tim Cherry the charges were upgraded to murder-2nd degree by Howell County Prosecuting Attorney Rizwan Ahad on October 28, 2013. The autopsy was performed at the Boone/Callaway County Medical Examiner’s Office on June 18, 2013. According to Cherry, the cause of death was blunt force head trauma and facial trauma including a torn frenulum with associated cerebral swelling. Derryberry is currently being held in the Howell County Jail on charges of murder-2nd degree; abuse or neglect of a child and endangering the welfare of a child-1st degree-2nd subsequent offense. She is being held on a bond of $500,000. She is also being held on a charge of probation violation on a previous charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Child-1st Degree that occurred in Shannon County on January of 2010. The investigation began on Sunday, June 16th when emergency personnel were called to a residence on Herman Street in Mountain View, MO, regarding an unresponsive baby. The baby was transported to Mercy St. Francis Hospital where she was pronounced dead. At the time of death, the baby weighed 9 pounds, reportedly had deep bruising, fracture of the skull cap along with multiple bruises over her body. Buck Hollow access reopens Superintendent Bill Black announced that repairs to the Buck Hollow access on the Jacks Fork River have been completed and the access is open for use by the public and park concession operators. The Buck Hollow access had been closed since
Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Lavern Huber Ramer of Memphis; Driver Fail To Secure Child Less Than 8 Years Old In Child Restraint Or Booster Seat (Infraction): Paul Raymond Matt of Alton; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/ Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Paul Raymond Matt of Alton.
From Page Five last spring as a result of flooding that caused severe erosion. Park staff worked with several of the park’s concession operators to discuss options for repairs to the access. Using their input, park maintenance crews were able to make the necessary repairs and implement some recommended changes. The road surface and drainage at the site has been improved, and the access was altered to provide a safer gradient. In addition, seven new parking slips were added between the river access and the restroom facility. States Superintendent Black, “We appreciate the patience of our visitors and concession operators while we worked together to complete the necessary repairs and resolve unsafe conditions caused by the flooding. It is our hope that the improvements will make use of the area safer and more enjoyable for the public.” April 9, 2014 New anti-meth bill prevents meth abuse, blocks drug felons from purchasing medicines without a prescription Representatives Stanley Cox (R-118) and Kenneth Wilson (R-12) today announced that they have filed House Bill 1787— anti-methamphetamine legislation aimed at helping Missouri fight back against methamphetamine production. The bill, similar to legislation authored by Senator David Sater (R29) and filed in the Senate earlier this year (SB 625), implements reasonable monthly and yearly limits on pseudoephedrine (PSE) sales in order to prevent its illegal diversion into methamphetamine. Additionally, the bill prevents “returns” of PSEbased products and blocks any person who has been found guilty of a drug felony offense from purchasing these medicines without a prescription. “In Missouri’s ongoing fight against meth production and abuse, it is essential that we implement balanced and effective policies that give law enforcement officials the tools they need to do their job,” said Cox. “HB 1787 will do just that. By implementing practical purchasing limits and establishing a drug offender block list, this legislation will give much-needed leverage to the officials on
the frontlines of this battle. In Oklahoma, lawmakers passed a similar methoffender block list that has led to a 50 percent decline in meth lab incidents in that state. These policies are particularly important because they go after the criminals responsible for creating Missouri’s meth problem while maintaining the rights of law-abiding citizens who depend on basic cold and allergy medicine.” “It is crucial that Missouri lawmakers design policies that are tough on meth crime,” said Wilson. “Yet we also must remember to protect the responsible choices of lawabiding citizens. House Bill 1787 accomplishes both of these tasks. It will be another critical tool for state officials in their effort to eradicate meth. ” Tom Poindexter retires after 34 years Sgt. Tom Poindexter with the Mountain View Police Department was honored on Friday, April 4th as he announced his retirement from the force. Poindexter has honorably served the MVPD and the City of Mountain View for the past 34 years. Sgt. Poindexter began working for the Mountain View Police Department on November of 1979. He has worked under 10 police chiefs and 5 mayors during that time. In that time frame, Sgt. Poindexter has completed over 3,000 hours of law enforcement training; countless hours as an instructor; answered more than 6,800 calls for service; wrote or has been involved in writing more than 5,000 citations; has received over 10 letters of accommodation; received 2 letters of accommodation from the U.S. Department of Interior; drove more than 500,000 miles one block at a time; put over 4,000 people in jail or prison and has collected more than $750,000 in tickets for the City of Mountain View. Sgt. Poindexter is a Certified Truth Verification Operator (Lie Detector Test); member of the Howell County Major Case Squad; Type II Data Master Instructor (Breathalyzer); Standardized Sobriety Instructor; PPCT Instructor and is a Domestic Violence Awareness Instructor. He is also a certified first responder See Year End Review on Page 8
Sgt. Tom Poindexter has retired from the Mountain View Police Department after 34 years of service. He is pictured above with Mayor Patrick Reed (left) and Police Chief Jamie Perkins (right) along with his many awards he received from the city and from the department during his retirement party. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
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and certified in sign language. “Needless to say, Tom was a very wise decision for Mountain View when they hired him,” stated Police Chief Jamie Perkins. During the ceremony, Sgt. Poindexter was presented with several awards, plaques, pins and a Glock .40 caliber pistol in recognition of his years of dedicated service to the community of Mountain View. April 16, 2014 Multi-agency drug sweep underway A round-up of some of the people indicted by the Texas County Grand Jury began early Monday morning in Texas County and the surrounding area. The South Central Drug Task Force has been conducting undercover drug investigations in Texas County since the last round up in August 2012. During the months of February and March, Texas County Prosecuting Attorney, Mike Anderson, presented the cases to the Grand Jury, resulting in some 110 indictments being handed down on nearly 60 individuals. Nearly all of the charges are for the sales or distribution of Narcotics, including methamphetamines, prescription drugs and marijuana. In January, Prosecuting Attorney Michael R. Anderson requested the impaneling of the grand Jury, to assist in the review and filing of felony cases in Texas County. “This is just one of the areas where the grand jury has been instrumental in improving the efficiency of the Criminal Justice system in Texas County,” Anderson said. In preparing for this most recent “round-up”, the grand jury reviewed evidence gathered by the South Central Drug Task Force and other area Law Enforcement Agencies, and presented by the prosecutor during the February and March Grand Jury sessions. The Grand Jury indictments were sealed by the Court, until Monday’s arrests, to lessen the chance that the persons named would flee the area. Monday’s arrests are the result of more than a year’s
worth of work, and shows the close working relationship between the Task Force, the Highway Patrol, the Texas County Sheriff’s Department and police departments from the City of Houston, Licking, Cabool, Summersville and agencies from surrounding counties. Prosecuting Attorney, Mike Anderson said, “It is our intention to arraign these individuals and get Court dates set as soon as possible. We have been planning for this for some time and will have no problem with the extra volume of cases this generates.” The Grand Jury is impaneled for six month periods and began January 2014. Voters elect city and school officials A low voter percentage was seen for the Tuesday, April 8 General Election held in Missouri. Howell County has a total of 24,489 registered voters. Of that, only 2,327 cast their votes on Tuesday for a low 9.5% voter turnout. Texas County fared a little better in voter turnout with 15.7%. Shannon County, who has a total of 4,583 registered voters only saw a 19.99% voter turnout as 916 ballots were cast. Voters for the Mountain View-Birch Tree School District elected three to the board and the City of Mountain View re-elected Mayor Patrick Reed, Councilman Paul O’Brien and East Ward Alderman, Lindell Vandevort. Candidates will be sworn in at regular meetings set for this week and new officers will be elected. April 23, 2014 Three-year drug investigation leads to string of arrests in 5 southern Missouri towns In the early morning hours of Monday, April 14, 2014, officers from multiple state, county, and city law enforcement agencies concluded a series of longterm narcotics investigations in Texas County, Missouri. Over the course of approximately three years, officers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the South Central Drug Task Force, Texas County and Wright County
sheriff’s departments, and Cabool, Houston, Licking, Mountain Grove, and Summersville police departments conducted a series of narcotics investigations involving the distribution/sales/possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and prescription medications. The investigation involved approximately 58 individuals in and around the Texas County, Missouri, area. Grand jury indictments for each defendant were obtained through the Texas County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office prior to the mass arrest operation initiated Monday morning. Arrest teams consisted of members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Texas County Sheriff’s Department, Wright County Sheriff’s Department, Cabool Police Department, Houston Police Department, Licking Police Department, Mountain Grove Police Department, Summersville Police Department, and South Central Drug Task Force. April 30, 2014 Working to continue ‘Great Country’: Trying to reverse a ‘one size fits all’ approach to government “Things don’t move quickly in Washington D.C, unless they are really bad like Obama Care,” voiced Congressman Jason Smith last Saturday night as the Keynote Speaker for the annual Lincoln Days. Smith gave the analogy of Washington being like the Titanic. “We have to take steps to turn things around.” Smith is the 8th District Congressman for the State of Missouri. Government regulation was part of Smith’s keynote to constituents. He shared two different business closings in the 8th Congressional District, including 300 jobs before Christmas in the Northeast corner of our area and a company in Poplar Bluff closing, a loss of 475 jobs, saying they are going to Mexico because of government regulation. He shared that during his first week serving on the Judiciary committee, an individual on the EPA claimed that it was “pure fiction that government
by Brian Ingalls
may already know if the Liberty Eagles brought home a large trophy as good as -or better thantheir number-two seeding. And you may already know if the Eagles were able to defeat the Licking Wildcats for the second time this season. A full
report on those outcomes can be found in next week's edition of The Standard, including whether or not the Gainesville Bulldogs, led by former Liberty head coach Pat Rapert, were able to repeat as champions or if Liberty could exact revenge after losing to Gainesville last year. Those details are coming, but what we do know as of this writing is the Liberty Eagles marched into Cabool on Saturday after enjoying a bye for Friday night, and knocked off a fiesty home team that had received a shot of confidence with a victory the night before. That would be the Cabool Bulldogs. Although they hadn't won a single game until Friday's 82-70 victory over Bakersfield, they had nevertheless averaged more points per game than the Eagles, and despite a slow start, they managed to score more than Liberty in the first half, taking a 39-38 lead. The possibility of a stunning upset faded quickly in the second half however, as the Eagles created turnovers on defense and caught fire
Lincoln Days 2014 - Keynote speaker for the 2014 Lincoln Days was Congressman Jason Smith 8th Congressional District. Smith spoke on “turning the ship around” in regards to Missouri regaining control and ending the growing number of pages in the federal regulations manual. (Photo: Standard/Brooks) regulation affects private industry.” Smith regarded that he argued this after not only being surprised by it, but voiced against the EPA over regulation. “This sums up what is going on in Washington.” Smith went on to state, “Agencies aren’t a fourth branch of government, a lot of times they think they are. They are trying to regulate one size fits all approach for every aspect of our life. We need to pull back this legislative authority and actually start appropriating funds, and stop giving a blank check to administration.” He encouraged, “If we can start doing that we will see that ship start to turn. It’s like the United States is the Titanic, we have to take steps to turn things around.” He shared that we live in the “Greatest Country ever in the history of mankind,” as he noted that it was worth saving. He shared that he thinks we have the opportunity to do big things this year, as he was proud to serve the, “best Congressional District.” First rabies case in county, third in state The first confirmed case of rabies has been reported to the Howell County Health Department by the Missouri State Public Health Lab in Jefferson City. The case involved a rabid skunk approximately 2 miles Southwest of Mountain View. The rabid skunk exposed 2 dogs that were not current on their rabies
vaccinations. Since the dogs were unvaccinated, both were required to be euthanized due to their exposure to a rabid animal. Justin Frazier, Environmental Public Health Supervisor with the Howell County Health Department said, “This is a very unfortunate situation in which a family pet had to be euthanized due to rabies exposure. It is very important for people to protect themselves against rabies by not handling any pet that has been exposed to a wild animal until that animal can be tested to see if it is carrying the rabies virus.” Frazier added, “It is never enjoyable to have to recommend that someone receive a series of rabies shots or to have to euthanize their family pets. Unfortunately, rabies is a fatal disease, and as such requires immediate action, and exposed individuals must NOT take a “wait and see” approach, only seeking treatment once symptoms develop. It is extremely important for anyone that has been bitten by a domestic animal, had an exposure such as a bite or scratch from a wild animal or had contact with a pet that has been exposed to a wild animal to report the incident to the health department as well as their physician for a rabies risk assessment. The proper actions must be taken quickly following a possible exposure to protect the individual from the rabies virus.”
Although rabies is transmitted to humans almost entirely through bites from rabid animals, contamination of open wounds or mucous membranes with saliva or nervous tissue from a rabid animal could potentially constitute an exposure. It is important to remember that personal pets should not be handled without protection directly after being exposed to wildlife due to the potential for carrying residual saliva from an infected animal. To date in 2014, this is the first confirmed cases of rabies in Howell County, as well as the third rabies case statewide. Howell County ended 2013 with 4 rabies cases reported to the Howell County Health Department, 3 involving skunks and 1 involving a cat. In 2012, Howell County had a total of 6 positive rabies cases, which all involved skunks. In 2011, Howell County had a total of 7 positive rabies cases, all involving skunks. May 7, 2014 Couple murdered, ties to SBU in Mtn. View A couple with ties to Mountain View was found murdered in their home in Springfield, MO. According to reports, the Springfield Police Department was dispatched to a house in the 3200 block of S. Greenbrier Ave. at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 1st after relatives reported difficulties making contact with the
on offense, outscoring the Bulldogs 19-11 in the third quarter, and finishing with an 82-72 victory. The win improved the Eagles to 9-1 on the season and sent them into the semi-finals with a rematch against Licking on Monday night. It sounds easier than it was. The Eagles needed a complete game offensively and defensively against an inspired Bulldogs squad led by Tanner Barnes with 22 points and Chris Bock who scored 19, thanks to four three-point shots in the first half. It added up to a 39-38 Bulldog advantage as the teams went into the locker room. The Eagles returned in the third quarter, however, with adjustments on defense that launched them on a 7-0 run and forced a Bulldog timeout. Liberty never gave up the lead again, outscoring Cabool 44-33 in the second half and forcing turnovers defensively. Four players finished in double figures for Liberty, including Daniels who led all scorers with 24 points. Bryan Porter was second on the team with 16, while Luke Noble and Corbin Dewick finished
with 14 each. The victory propelled the Eagles into a rematch against Licking, a team they previously defeated at home 65-52 on December 12. It's hard to beat teams a second time, and Cabool demonstrated that when teams are familiar with each other, the records don't matter much either. The Bulldogs didn't look like a team that had just won their first game the night before. For much of the night, they looked like a team perfectly capable of beating Liberty. After winning the opening tip, Liberty got two quick baskets from Daniels and a three-pointer from Noble to take a 7-2 lead. That lead extended to 12-4 after Porter drove the baseline for two, and Dewick sank a three-pointer, but the Bulldogs didn't panic. Instead, they went on a 10-2 run themselves, and tied the game late in the first quarter. Broderick Davis had six of those points while Joe Kozak and Barnes each added a basket. Liberty briefly retook the lead thanks to a three-point shot by Pruett, followed by Porter driving the length of the court for two more. In the opening seconds of the second quarter, however, Barnes pulled down an offensive rebound and put it back in to tie things up again. To make matters worse for Liberty, Bock caught fire from the three-point line in the second quarter, and piled up 12 points for
the Bulldogs. The Eagles were doing all they could to keep up. Late baskets by Noble and Acklin made it 39-38 Cabool as halftime arrived. For Liberty, the tide turned with defense. Coming out in the third quarter with traps and zones, the Eagles forced turnovers, Cabool missed shots, and Liberty went on a 7-0 run. With just under four minutes left in the quarter, the Eagles increased that lead to ten after Dewick converted a steal into a basket and Noble found Porter on the baseline for two more. This time Bulldogs struggled to keep up and needed threepoint shots by Bock and Barnes to do it. But keep up they did and the Eagles had no room to take their foot off the gas as the Bulldogs kept scoring. The teams traded baskets and midway through the fourth quarter, Liberty still clung to a seven point, 65-58 lead. The Eagles would have to finish it off with foul shots. Porter and Noble went to the free throw line three times apiece. Acklin and Daniels had chances as well. Liberty hit 13 of 17 shots from the foul line in the final three minutes. It was enough for a 82-72 victory, their ninth win of the season, and a rematch against Licking. Those details are coming next week. LIBERTY SCORING: Daniels 24, Noble 14, Porter 16, Pruett 5, Dewick 14, Acklin 9.
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Smith The bill has also been introduced in the Senate, and I am committed to getting it passed and sent to the president for signature. Our tax code is entirely too long and complex. Working to make the tax code fairer and simpler has been a long-standing goal of mine and is a priority of the Ways and Means Committee I will be serving on next Congress. I am pushing to make rural issues a priority when it comes to the tax code. For example there is an equipment depreciation credit which allows individuals to deduct the cost of the equipment they use on their farms and in their businesses from their taxes. It was just extended for the 2014 tax year, but making
From Page One it permanent will give folks more certainty in planning for the future. Reforming the individual income tax is also important, because that is how 96 percent of farms are taxed. With a tax code as difficult to understand as ours, it’s no wonder that more than three in five Americans pay for help preparing their taxes. There is a lot of work to be done in the next Congress. The priorities I am pursuing in the 114th Congress are the priorities of our district and rural America. We are going to have to make up for lost time while more than 387 House solutions, including almost 50 jobs bills, have been stuck in the Senate, but I have confidence we can get it done.
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Year End Review residents, Gary and Jan Tyrrell. Police entered the house to discover Gary Tyrrell, 60, and Jan Tyrrell, 61, deceased. The case is being investigated as a double homicide. Gary Tyrell served as an adjunct Professor for Southwest Baptist University in Mountain View. Tyrell was scheduled to teach this past Friday afternoon. He taught U.S. History and Geography on the Mountain View campus. SBU Director, Larry Price shared with the Standard, “We learned of it twenty minutes before class started,” as he
shared that the horrific tragedy left students and faculty dismayed. “I knew him for 26 years,” shared Price. “The students loved him.” Anyone with information that might assist in this investigation is asked to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or Crime Stoppers at 417-8698477. Autopsies were performed on the couple on Saturday, May 3rd to determine the cause of death. No official reports have been released to the Springfield
The Standard News From Page Eight Police Department. As of yet, the department does not have a suspect identified. The investigators have finished their crime scene investigation and are continuing to analyze their findings. First Annual fundraiser Color Run held Life Changing Network benefits special needs students at LHS The Life Changing Network of Mountain View held their first annual 5K Color Run/ Walk. The event was held on Saturday, May 3rd at the LHS Football Field. According to Marlenia Barker, organizer for the event, there were 383 paid registrations for the run/walk. Participants received a t-shirt, sunglasses and color bag. The race began at 2:00 p.m. with a grand finale color blast celebration held at 3:30 p.m. after the conclusion of the race. According to Barker, the event raised $4,166.47. All proceeds from the event went towards The Busy Hands Workshop program at Liberty High School to buy supplies. The program provides hands-
on work experience to special needs students in the district. The students make craft items to sell. Even though the race was not a competition, Luke Yarber completed the 5K first with a time of 18 minutes and 26 seconds. Barker stated that there were 18 volunteers that helped with the event that day. “I would like to thank all the participants, volunteers and supporters of the event. I feel it was a huge success, especially for the first time. It is amazing to see the overwhelming support that our community offered for such a great cause. We had participants from Mtn. View, West Plains, Birch Tree, Winona, Eminence, Summersville, Houston, Hartville, Raymondville, Norwood, Bakersfield, Willow Springs and Springfield. We hope to make this an annual event. I saw so many happy people having a great time.” See next week's Standard News for a continuation of the 2014 Year End Review
How To Keep Tabs On An Elderly Parent When You Can't Be There
Color Run 2014 makes for a colorful weekend for area participants. Pictured above student Adam Hooper, Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any caregiving devices or technology gets colored during the Life Changing Network’s first annual 5K Color Run/Walk. (Photo P. Stoops) products that help families keep an eye on an elderly parent
Jesse Anderson and Channdra Schofield, Birch Tree, are the parents of a baby boy, Ryver Dewayne Ray Anderson, born at 5:24 a.m. Dec. 8 at Ozarks Medical Center (OMC). He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. His siblings are Raiyder, 4, and Cherish, 1. Grandparents are Robert and Sherri Henry, Mountain View; Brenda Grandstaff, Birch Tree; and the late Patrick Anderson. Michael and Bam Alphin, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Adan, born at 2:21 p.m. Dec. 9 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. His sibling is Ian, 5. Grandparent is Helen Alphin, Pocahontas, Arkansas. Andy and Nicki Hanson, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Elijah Theophilus Hanson, born at 9:14 p.m. Dec. 9 at OMC. He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. His siblings are Haddssah, 2, and Ryiah, 1. Grandparents are Pat and Debbie Harrell, West Plains, and Don and Debby Hanson, Warrenton. Brianna Fuller, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, is the mother of a baby boy, Jessie James Fuller, born at 2:14 a.m. Dec. 11 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 inches long. Ethan and Alexandra Smith , Willow Springs, are the parents of a baby boy, Eli Dirk Smith, born at 2:27 p.m. Dec. 11 at OMC. He weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. His sibling is Emma, 3. Grandparents are John Grogan, Ilene Grogan, Theresa White, and Dirk White, all of Willow Springs. Adam Kirkendoll and Heather Stewart, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Michael James Kirkendoll, born at 11:14 p.m. Dec. 12 at OMC. He weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. His siblings are Aiden, 9; Joe, 6; Tyler, 5; and Emily, 3. Grandparents are Jim and Debbie Vigdal, West Plains; Debra Kirkendoll, West Plains; and John Kirkendoll, Springfield. Tyler Reavis and Taylor Schafer, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Leighton Cooper Reavis, born at 4:38 a.m. Dec. 13 at OMC. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Alicia Rosenbauer, Randall Schafer, and Gary and Amy Reavis, all of West Plains. Jesse and Brittney Collins, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Jazlie Linnae, born at 1:29 p.m. Dec. 13 at OMC. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Her siblings are Jragen, 6, and Jagger, 4. Grandparents are Revel Rishton, Richard Rishton, Jennifer Collins and Jonathan Collins, all of West Plains.
that lives alone? Over the holidays, my sister and I noticed that my dad’s health has slipped, so we would like to find something that helps us keep closer tabs on him when we’re not around. Concerned Son Dear Concerned, There are many different assistive technology products available today that can help families keep an eye on an elderly loved one when they can’t be there. Depending on your dad’s needs and how much you’re willing to spend, here are some good options to consider. Personal Emergency Response Systems If you’re primarily worried about your dad falling and needing help, one of the most commonly used and affordable products for seniors living alone is a personal emergency response system (PERS) – also known as a medical alert device. For about a dollar or two a day, these systems provide a wearable pendent button – typically in the form of a necklace pendent or wristband – and a base station that connects to the home phone line. At the press of a button, your dad could call and talk to a trained operator through the system’s base station receiver, which works like a powerful speakerphone. The operator will find out what’s wrong, and will notify family members, a neighbor, friend or emergency services as needed. Some PERS today even offer motion-sensitive pendants that can detect a fall and automatically call for help. And some offer GPS mobile-alert pendants that work anywhere. Some top companies that offer all levels of services include Philips Lifeline (lifelinesys.com, 800-380-3111), Medical Alert (medicalalert.com, 800-800-2537) and MobileHelp (mobilehelpnow.com, 800-992-0616). Sensor Monitoring If you want to keep closer tabs on your dad than what a PERS offers, consider a sensor monitoring system. These systems use small wireless sensors (not cameras) placed in key areas of your dad’s home that can detect changes in his activity patterns, and will notify you via text message or email if something out of the ordinary is happening. For instance, if he went to the bathroom and didn’t leave, it could indicate a fall or other emergency. You can also check up on his patterns anytime you want through the system’s website. And for additional protection, most services also offer PERS call buttons that can be placed around the house, or worn. Some good companies that offer these services are GrandCare Systems (grandcare.com, 262-338-6147), which charges $300 for their activity sensors, plus a $50 monthly service fee. And BeClose (beclose.com, 866-574-1784), which runs $399 for three sensors, and a $69 monthly service fee if paid a year in advance. If you’re interested in a more budget-friendly option, consider Lively (mylively.com, 888-757-0711), which costs only $50 with a $35 monthly service fee. Lively uses small motion sensors that you attach to movable objects like a pillbox, refrigerator door, front door, etc. These sensors will track your dad’s movement/activity and let you know of any abnormalities in his routines. For example, if he didn’t pick up his pillbox to get his medicine, or he didn’t open the front door to go out and retrieve his morning newspaper, you would be notified and can check on him. Lively also offers a PERS “safety watch” in case he falls or needs to call for help. Another affordable option to check out is Evermind (evermind.us, 855-677-7625), which lets you keep an eye on your dad by monitoring his frequently used electrical appliances through small plug-in sensors. So, for example, if your dad doesn’t turn on the coffee maker in the morning, or if he’s not watching his favorite television program before bedtime, you would be notified. Evermind costs $199 for the three sensors, plus a $29 monthly service fee. 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.
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Radiation Oncologist joins OMC Cancer Treatment Center team Ozarks Medical Center welcomes Board Certified Radiation Oncologist Benjamin Yan, MD, PhD, to the team at the OMC Cancer Treatment Center. He comes to OMC from Mason City, Iowa, where he served as a Radiation Oncologist for Mercy Medical Center. Dr. Yan joins Board Certified Oncologists/Hematologists Charles Morgan, MD, and Liana Makarian, MD, in providing complete cancer care for the community. "OMC is thrilled to welcome a physician with such outstanding credentials as those of Dr. Yan," said Tom Keller, OMC President and CEO. "Dr. Yan has earned significant achievements in clinical oncology and made great contributions to cancer research. We are confident his experience combined with OMC's state-ofthe-art linear accelerator featuring the latest in cancer fighting technology will mean the best cancer treatment possible for OMC patients."In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Yan completed a PhD in Pathology and Cancer Biology at Duke University Medical Center. His many accomplishments include identifying a tumor suppressor gene, DFF, and identifying the molecular mechanism underlying cancers developed from chronic inflammatory diseases. His discoveries have been presented in annual conferences for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR). During his residency at the University of Mississippi and fellowship in radiation oncology at Duke University Medical Center, Dr. Yan published more than 20 publications in peerreviewed medical journals and received a number of prestigious awards and honors including the AACR scholar-in-training award and ASCO Merit Award. He was selected as a top oncologist by the International Association of Oncologists in 2014. Dr. Yan said he is looking forward to being a part of OMC's Cancer Treatment team. "There is a growing need for cancer care, including Radiotherapy, here in our community," he said. "Ozarks Medical Center's administration is very motivated and supportive in growing the radiation oncology program. I was extensively trained with the latest advanced modalities of radiation therapy. I see a great potential of growth of the program; so, it is a mutually good fit." New Radiation Treatment Techniques Dr. Yan is experienced with advanced radiation therapy technologies that he will bring to OMC, offering state-of-theart cancer treatment to patients. These treatments include 3D conventional radiotherapy and IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy). With these techniques, the beams of radiation used in treatment are shaped to match the tumor in order to maximally spare the normal tissue that surrounds the tumor. These treatments are usually delivered daily over several weeks. "The modern stereotactic radiotherapy offer precise targeting of the tumor
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significantly increasing the efficiency of the tumor killing by radiation while minimizing the side effects of radiotherapy," he said. He will use stereotactic radiosurgery techniques including those that target tumors in the body (SBRT) and those that target tumors in the brain (SRS). This treatment is a form of radiation therapy that focuses highdose radiation precisely on the tumor, sparing the surrounding tissue. Despite its name, radiosurgery is a non-invasive treatment, not a surgical procedure. It can be an alternative in treating patients who are unable to undergo surgery. Stereotactic radiosurgery deliver radiation precisely to the tumor in one to five sessions over one to 10 days. In addition, Dr. Yan will offer seed implant therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. This type of treatment involves implanting small radioactive seeds into the prostate to treat and kill the cancer cells. Dr. Yan said advances in treatment can have a big impact not only on the treatment of the cancer but on the patient's quality of life. "With recent advances, some cancers are curable, especially when found in the early stage; and for these patients, my goal is to cure their cancers," he said. "But for some patients, even incurable cancers are no longer immediately life threatening. Instead, they become chronic diseases because there are more and better treatment options with both chemo and radiation therapy. These patients can live with cancer for years. For this patient population, my goal is to maximally prolong their lives and at the same time improve the quality of their lives. My experience with the state of the art radiation technologies will help me achieve this goal." Dr. Yan is Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology. He is a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, the Radiosurgery Society, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Medical Association and the Radiation Research Society. He is an Associate member of the American Association of Cancer Research. In his free time he enjoys sports and the outdoors. "I enjoy playing basketball, fishing, boating. I'm really looking forward to living in the Ozarks and enjoying hunting and horseback riding," he said. The OMC Cancer Treatment Center offers patients the same leading edge treatment they can receive in progressive cancer treatment centers across the country. The Cancer Treatment Center is located in the Shaw Medical Building at 1111 Kentucky Avenue in West Plains. For more information, call 417257-5900.
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MO Dept. of Conservation: The past year in conservation news by Jim Low Missouri Department of Conservation Nature lovers found much to celebrate in 2014 and continued to expand the frontiers of conservation in the ShowMe State. Here is a brief summary of the year’s top outdoor news stories. JANUARY The second-largest archery deer harvest in Missouri history (50,507) pushed the final tally for the 2013-2014 hunting season to 252,574. Hunters donated 227,358 pounds of venison to needy Missourians during the 2013-2014 hunting season. That is enough for more than 600,000 meals. Get more information on Share the Harvest at mdc. mo.gov/node/2544. MDC researchers started a five-year study in northeast Missouri to better manage our valuable wild turkey population. Staff captured 260 turkeys in Putnam, Schuyler, Monroe, and Marion counties to radio track the birds throughout the year to determine survival rates and nesting success. FEBRUARY The National Wild Turkey Federation named Conservation Agent Jeff Berti its 2013 National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Berti, who has served 19 years in Grundy County, also won the NWTF's Missouri State Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. In 2013, he documented 248 resource violations, made more than 112 arrests, and 31 assisted arrests. His efforts resulted in the detection of 42 violations and 30 arrests for illegally killing wild turkeys in a single five-month period. Working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, conservation groups, agriculture organizations and landowners, the Department continued to lead the battle against feral hogs. Last year more than 1,400 feral hogs were removed from Missouri’s landscape. MARCH The four trout parks were stocked with more than 30,000 keeper-size trout for opening day. A late snow storm kept some anglers away, but those that came enjoyed an excellent opening weekend. Paddlefish snaggers found a bumper crop of big “spoonbills” in the Osage River, Lake of the Ozarks, Truman Lake, and Lake Taneycomo thanks to a record stocking of more than a quarter of a million paddlefish from MDC’s Blind Pony Hatchery in 2008 and an additional 145,000 stocked in 2007. These two strong year classes will continue to provide superb fishing over the next few years. Missouri hosted the first-ever white-tailed deer summit meeting March 3-6 at Big Cedar Lodge near Branson. The meeting brought more than 200 hunters, landowners, wildlife managers, and huntingindustry representatives from the U.S. and Canada. Deer hunters from 20 states, representatives
of state and provincial wildlife agencies, citizen conservation groups, universities, and deerresearch institutes heard reports from some of North America’s top deer experts. Afterwards, MDC staff facilitated the process of identifying the most pressing issues facing those who love white-tailed deer. MDC received calls from all over the state about fish kills in large and small lakes and ponds. After looking into the reports, biologists concluded that the widespread problem was the result of an unusually cold winter. Missouri Stream Team celebrated 25 years of a citizen movement that now has more than 85,000 volunteers working to protect and improve Missouri streams. Sponsored by MDC, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and the Conservation Federation of Missouri, the program focuses on education, stewardship, and advocacy for Missouri stream resources. The sixth annual Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program tournament at Tan-Tar-A Resort March 28-29 turned into a record-fest in which the state record score fell and fell again, and again. The tournament brought together nearly 1,267 contestants in grades 4-12 from 81 schools to test their skills with bow and arrow. Eighth-grader Joe Wilder of St. Peters set a new tournament record by scoring 295 points out of 300 possible. The next day Hunter Berry, a 12thgrader from Sarcoxie, nudged it up another notch to 296. Lee’s Summit High School Freshman Shelby Winslow had the last word when she raised the bar to 297 points, just two points shy of the world record. APRIL Young hunters checked 4,332 turkeys during Missouri’s youth turkey hunting season, topping the 4,000 mark for the second time in the youth season’s 14-year history. The Conservation Commission voted to reduce the number of firearms antlerless deer permits that a hunter may fill in all or part of 59 counties. It also reduced the availability of antlerless permits to two in all or part of another 19 counties. In previous years, hunters could buy any number of antlerless permits in most of the affected counties. Although the regulation changes reduce the number of antlerless tags that can be filled in many counties, hunters still can fill multiple firearms antlerless tags as long as they do not fill more than is allowed in a particular county. The change addressed hunter and landowner concerns about recent declines in deer numbers in some counties. Working with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and The Nature Conservancy, greater prairie chickens were trapped in Nebraska and released at The Nature
Conservancy’s Dunn Ranch and Department’s Pawnee Prairie in Harrison County. Biologists reported good numbers of booming prairie chickens at the Wah Kon Tah Prairie release site in St. Clair and Cedar counties. In recent years, the Department worked with private landowners and The Nature Conservancy to restock prairie chickens to this open grassland landscape in west-central Missouri. Eighty-six Missouri communities achieved recognition through the Arbor Day Foundation TREE CITY USA program. These communities meet national standards showing they care for their city trees and help their residents take care of their own trees. MAY Missouri turkey hunters enjoyed another successful season and checked 43,273 turkeys during the regular spring turkey season, the third annual increase in a row. The Conservation Department continued trapping black bears for the fourth year, placing radio tracking collars on dozens of bears to learn more about their habits and population dynamics. Resource Scientist Jeff Beringer estimates the Show-Me State’s bear population at 300. Learn more about the Missouri Black Bear Project at fwrc. msstate.edu/carnivore/ mo_bear/ The Missouri Black Bear Foundation was formed to sponsor educational programs, conduct public outreach, and coordinate field research in partnership with conservation agencies. Get more information at moblackbears.org. The Columbia Bottom Conservation Area's Howard and Joyce Wood Education Center celebrated its 10th anniversary. The Department and citizens celebrated the anniversary with a series of special events and programs. The area is a popular designation for hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers in the greater St. Louis area. JUNE The Conservation Commission approved regulation changes regarding the regulation of hunting preserves and deer-breeding facilities in an effort to reduce the risk of fatal diseases to the state’s free-ranging deer herd and captive deer. MDC invited hunters and other Missouri residents with an interest in white-tailed deer to express their opinions about deer management at 14 open house meetings around the state in June and July. Information from the meetings and online comments are being used to develop future deer hunting regulations and the statewide deer management plan. MDC is still seeking input at mdc. mo.gov/node/28079. Free Fishing Days on June 7-8 encouraged Missourians to enjoy the Show-Me State’s fishing resources by allowing anyone to fish without
having to buy a fishing permit, trout stamp, or daily trout park tag. The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center received a TripAdvisor award for providing excellent public service. JULY Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon nominated former Conservation Federation of Missouri Executive Director Dave Murphy to a six-year term on the Conservation Commission. A citizen alerted state conservation and agriculture officials to an emerald ash borer infestation in St. Charles County. It was the destructive insect’s first known infestation in the St. Louis area. AUGUST Thousands of people visited the Conservation Pavilion at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, peering into aquariums teeming with live fish and terrariums harboring exciting reptiles and amphibians. Staff from every conservation discipline were on hand to answer questions and present live programs on topics ranging from birds of prey to fish cleaning and cooking demonstrations. MDC waterfowl biologists announced that duck-hunting prospects were extremely bright, with mallard numbers topping 10 million and blue-winged teal numbers at a record 8.5 million. A Colorado man pleaded guilty to illegally trafficking paddlefish caviar obtained in Warsaw in 2012. The case was part of an undercover investigation called "Operation Roadhouse” led by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and MDC. To date, 240 out of 256 state charges have been completed against numerous individuals with over $61,000 in fines and court costs levied. The fine money went to the school districts in the counties where the violations were committed. MDC released alligator gar reared at its Chesapeake Hatchery in Mount Vernon in a continuing effort to restore the species at Mingo National Wildlife Refuge and other parts of southeast Missouri. The alligator gar is by far the largest of gars and is one of the largest freshwater fishes in North America, sometimes reaching 10 feet in length and 350 pounds. The species was driven to near extinction partly because they were mistakenly believed to reduce numbers of sport fish. SEPTEMBER Missouri’s Sept. 1 opening of dove season fell on the Labor Day weekend, drawing larger than usual crowds of hunters at more than 100 conservation areas with fields specially managed for dove habitat. Conservation agents helped rescue eight motorists stranded on or near Interstate 29 by a flash flood in Holt County and a school bus driver stranded on Route N north of Mound City. MDC released a small-
game hunting forecast showing quail, pheasant, and squirrel numbers increasing and rabbits likely to follow the trend. Results of the annual wild-turkey brood survey showed a poult-to-hen ratio 26 percent greater than the previous 10-year average. MDC offered a new application for mobile devices that lets hunters and anglers buy permits and view permits purchased during the previous year. The MO Hunting app also allows deer and turkey hunters to telecheck their current harvests and view past telechecked harvests. Learn more at mdc. mo.gov/mobile/mobileapps/mo-hunting. About 30 MDC staff specially trained in fighting wildfires helped their western colleagues contain and extinguish wildfires in northern California, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. This year, Missouri hatcheries stocked more than 1.5 million trout in trout parks, Ozark streams, and winter fishing lakes. MDC warmwater hatcheries stocked more than 10 million fish in public waters including hybrid striped bass, walleye, muskie, channel catfish, paddlefish, hybrid sunfish, and hybrid striped bass. OCTOBER Self-guided driving tours to view wild elk at Peck Ranch and Current River Conservation Areas continued to grow as a tourist draw for the Ozarks, especially in the fall when bull elk bugle as part of their mating ritual. MDC estimates the Missouri elk herd has grown to more than 120 animals. MDC’s Champion Tree Program certified several new state-record trees including a 95-foot tall black willow in St. Louis County, a 118-foot swamp chestnut oak near East Prairie, and an 82-foot-tall slippery elm in Neosho. The Springfield Conservation Nature Center celebrated 25 years of serving millions of Missourians with special events and programs. MDC and Ducks Unlimited hosted a dedication ceremony to celebrate the completion of a multi-year renovation project at Duck Creek Conservation Area in Bollinger, Stoddard, and Wayne counties. The project was part of the Golden Anniversary Wetlands Initiative launched in 2004 to revitalize managed wetland projects constructed in the mid20th century. MDC, Ducks Unlimited, Conservation Federation of Missouri, Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation, Bass Pro Shops, and dozens of other conservation and hunting organizations partnered on the 480-page book, Waterfowl Hunting and Wetland Conservation in Missouri - A Model of Collaboration. For ordering information, visit mochf.org/2014/04/bookwaterfowl-hunting-andwetlands-conservation-in-
missouri/. The Conservation Commission approved regulations regarding the operation of hunting preserves and wildlife breeding facilities that hold captive deer. The regulations focused on preventing the spread of diseases, including chronic wasting disease. MDC received more than 40,000 public comments on the topic with most supportive of the regulation changes. The spread of chronic wasting disease could negatively impact Missouri deer hunting as well as deerdependent businesses that support more than 12,000 Missouri jobs and generate over $1 billion in economic activity annually. Hunters checked 5,691 turkeys during Missouri’s fall firearms turkey season Oct. 1-31. Working with conservation partners and private landowners MDC reintroduced Topeka shiners to the Spring Creek watershed in northeast Missouri. This small prairie minnow was once common in Missouri and is designated as a federally endangered species. The minnows were released on Union Ridge Conservation Area and designated as a “nonessential experimental” population, which allows landowners and managers to continue with normal agricultural and land management practices. NOVEMBER Building on a strong opening weekend harvest, Missouri hunters checked 167,205 deer during firearms deer season Nov. 15-25. The number exceeds last year’s harvest of 157,273. Top harvest counties were Howell with 3,418 deer checked, Franklin with 3,338, and Texas with 3,170. The Department gathered public comments for dozens of conservation areas, river accesses and nature centers throughout the year. In November, this included an open house at James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area. Hundreds of comments received are being used to help develop management plans at these popular destinations. To comment on area management plans, visit mdc.mo.gov/ areaplans. DECEMBER The Department started a five year study in northwest and southcentral Missouri on white-tailed deer to determine the impact of large-scale habitat changes, hunting pressure, movement patterns, and survival rates. MDC staff are working with landowners to capture and fit deer with radio collars. Information from the study will help staff better manage our state’s valuable deer herd. Hunters checked 9,107 deer during the antlerless portion of Missouri’s firearms deer season, bringing this year’s tally to more than 240,000. Remaining portions include alternativemethods portion Dec. 20-30 and the late youth portion Jan. 3-4.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HOWELL COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION
December 31, 2014; January Deputy Clerk By Rosemary Romans, 7, 2015 and January 14, Deputy Clerk Probate 2015. Division of the 12-24-14-4t-acct To be published in the Circuit Court of Howell Mountain View Standard In the Matter of: County, Missouri News December 24, 2014; ANGEL LOTTIE LYNN 12-31-14-4t-acct December 31, 2014; January ROBERSON-DOOLEY, 7, 2015 and January 14, DOB: 2012 2015. Minor, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 12-24-14-4t-acct Estate No. 14AL-PR00171 OR OREGON COUNTY, MISSOURI NOTICE UPON ORDER JUVENILE DIVISION FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION In Re the Adoption of: L.C.C., Minor, THE STATE OF MISSOURI Case No. 14AM-JU00011 RADFORD LAWN CARE TO JAMES ALLEN DOOLEY – Mowing, Trimming, Yard NOTICE UPON ORDER Clean Up & Power Washing IN THE CIRCUIT COURT YOU ARE HEREBY FOR SERVICE BY – Commercial & Residential OF HOWELL COUNTY, NOTIFIED that an action PUBLICATION – In Mountain View, Willow MISSOURI has been commenced in Springs and West Plains. PROBATE DIVISION the Circuit Court of Howell THE STATE OF MISSOURI FREE ESTIMATES. Call County, Missouri, Circuit TO JERRY DALE COOK, JR. In the Matter of: 417-934-0147 or 417-247Division, the object and 1585 and leave a message. JIM STREET, general nature of which is a YOU ARE HEREBY 4-16-14-tfn-acct Petition for Appointment of NOTIFIED that an action Estate No. 14AL-PR00151 Guardian and Conservator. has been commenced in the a Disabled Person The names of all parties to Juvenile Court of Oregon said action are stated in the County, Missouri, Juvenile NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT caption above and the name Division, the object and OF CONSERVATOR and address of the attorney general nature of which is OF DISABLED PERSON for Petitioner is Raymond E. a Petition for Termination Williams, 213 E. Main Street, of Parental Rights and To All persons interested West Plains, Missouri 65775. Adoption. in the estate of Jim Street, a YOU ARE FURTHER The names of all parties disabled person: NOTIFIED that unless you are withheld and the name On the 18th day of file an answer or other and address of the attorney December, 2014, Dan Street pleading or shall otherwise for Petitioners is Raymond E. was appointed conservator WANTED! Used oil of any apear and defend aforesaid Williams, 213 E. Main Street, of the estate of Jim Street, a kind. Will pick up and provide Petition within forty-five (45) West Plains, Missouri 65775. person adjudicated disabled 55-gallon drum or buckets. days after the date of the first YOU ARE FURTHER under the laws of Missouri Call 417-934-2805 and ask publication shown below, to NOTIFIED that unless you file by the Probate Division of for Dale or Nathan. wit: Wednesday, December an answer or other pleading the Circuit Court of Howell 12-12-12-tfn-acct 24, 2014 then a judgment you shall otherwise appear County, Missouri at West by default will be rendered and defend the aforesaid Plains, Missouri. against you. Petition within forty-five (45) The business address WITNESS my hand and days after the date of the first of the conservator is 1902 seal of the Circuit Court this publication shown below, to County Road 3270, Mountain 17 day of December 2014. wit: View MO 65548. December 24, 2014 then All creditors of said disabled Cindy Weeks, a judgment by default will be person are notified to file Circuit Clerk, rendered against you. their claims in the Probate By Shanna Earls, WITNESS my hand and Division of the Circuit Court. Deputy Clerk seal of the Circuit Court this Date of first publication 15th day of December 2014. December 31, 2014. To be published in the Cindy Weeks, Mountain View Standard Ronda Hall, Circuit Clerk News December 24, 2014; Circuit Clerk By: Shanna Earls,
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