Mark Twain NF
Garden Club holds Swag Workshop See Page 2
Prescribed burn planned Mark Twain National Forest’s prescribed fire season will continue as weather allows. Prescribed fires are used primarily to help reduce the threat of wildfires and to improve the health of native plants and wildlife habitat in the Forest. Deer, turkey, quail and other species benefit when the plants they depend on for food or cover are rejuvenated by the use of fire. A prescribed fire is one that is ignited by highly-trained fire personnel under very specific fuel and weather conditions. “We work with the weather, not against it; and make sure that we conduct prescribed burns at the right time to be both effective and safe,” stated Jim Cornelius, Fire Management Officer for the Mark Twain National Forest. Each prescribed burn will be conducted when favorable atmospheric ventilation (such as high-elevation breezes) are occurring to pull the smoke away and minimize smoke impacts to local communities. Although some smoke may be visible and affect nearby communities, the Forest Service strives to keep smoke See Burns on Page 7
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Birch Tree holds Christmas Parade See Page 12
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Howell Co.
Generosity blooms in Mtn. View with the ‘Giving Tree’ by Laura Wagner Managing Editor laura@mvstandard.com
What began as a seedling idea has sprouted and grown into the Giving Tree. The Giving Tree is a way for Mtn. View citizens to help their fellow community members, “give what you can or take what you need”. William and Carla Randolph are known for their generous hearts and love of Mtn. View. After getting the idea from Facebook they decided to implement one of their own in Mtn. View. “Carla looked at me and said, tonight is the night for the tree,” Randolph reflected
Supreme Court of Missouri Mtn. View mourns loss of its colleague
on the night the tree went up. The night it went up was just before Thanksgiving and was not a very pleasant evening. It was miserably cold and raining outside. “I basically tell my wife we can’t do this in the pouring rain. She said we have to put it up tonight. It’s time for Thanksgiving and people need this.” The couple met at West Park in Mtn. View with Tony Abbott and his daughter, Bailey. Abbott built the structure and with the Randolph’s help, installed it. “We prayed together and asked the Lord to guide the right people to the tree. Both givers and those who need
help,” Randolph stated. “We left that night wet and cold, yet feeling very warm inside.” Suggested items for the Giving
Tree include non-perishable food items, canned goods, bottled water, juice, hygiene and household items along with diapers.
MSHP
Troop G releases Thanksgiving Day holiday totals
Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer, Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following traffic totals for the Thanksgiving Day holiday period. Troop G troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) from Wednesday, November 23, 2016, through Sunday, November 27, 2016. Troop G reported one fatal traffic crash, and investigated The Giving Tree - Tony Abbott and Carla Randolph are pic- 27 traffic crashes on C.A.R.E. tured above with the tree which has been placed at West Park. designated highways, resulting in six injuries. Troopers made four driving while intoxicated arrests and two drug arrests. Troop G troopers working on U.S. Highway 60, also participated in a special enforcement operation. Troopers assigned to this operation worked 12-hour shifts to patrol 20-mile intervals on major highways and interstates in Missouri on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, and Sunday,
Landmark Bank donates to Mercy
It is with great sadness that the Supreme Court of Missouri acknowlJudge Richard B. Teitelman edges the passing of its beloved colleague, Judge Richard B. Teitelman, at his home today in St. Louis. Judge Teitelman began his service on the state’s high court in March 2002 and served as its chief justice from July 2011 through June 2013. He was 69. In honor of Judge Teitelman, the Court cancelled oral arguments scheduled for today. “Judge Teitelman had immense compassion for others,” Chief Justice Breckenridge said. “He dedicated himself, both personally and professionally, to ensuring that every person receives justice in our courts. He was always aware that each of his decisions impacted and changed the lives of real people, and he worked tirelessly to ensure that each decision See Court on Page 7
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Mercy St. Francis Hospital is another step closer to purchasing five new defibrillators, thanks to a $5,000 donation from Landmark Bank. Representatives from the branch location at 105 W. 6th St. in Mountain View presented the check to the Sr. M. Cornelia Blasko Foundation / Mercy Health Foundation on Tuesday, Nov. 29. “Our Landmark friends’ generosity paves the way for an even better experience for patients at Mercy,” said Karen Simpson-Neasby, vice president of Mercy Health Foundation. “It will have an impact on quality of care for many years to come.” With this week’s donation, the Foundation has so far raised $41,150 of its $112,000 goal. The project will pay for five Zoll R-Series ALS Defibrillators to be used in the hospital’s emergency and operating rooms, as well as cardiopulmonary and medical-surgical units. Through easy-to-use technology, the defibrillators will
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Donation - Landmark Bank of Mtn. View has donated $5,000 to the Sr. M. Cornelia Blasko Foundation/Mercy Health Foundation. Pictured above, left to right, Jane Foval, Mercy St. Francis Auxiliary president; Steve Vines, Landmark Bank regional president, southern Missouri; Charles Cantrell, Landmark Bank director; David Barnett, Mercy Health Foundation – Mountain View chairman; Cindy Bradford, Landmark Bank vice president; Cindy Tooley, Mercy St. The Howell County SherFrancis Hospital executive director of operations; Jon Smith, Landmark Bank director; and iff's Department has issued Karen Simpson-Neasby, Mercy Health Foundation vice president. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) warrants and is looking
improve recovery for heart attack patients and provide more features to providers to assess patients’ needs. “We’re proud to be able to contribute to such a worthwhile project,” said Steve Vines, Landmark Bank regional president, southern Missouri. “Much like
Landmark Bank, Mercy St. Francis Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Mountain View community for many years, providing quality health care that’s normally not available to a community the size of ours. We hope that this donation helps in some small way to keep that
tradition going.” To make a donation to the defibrillator project, please call 417-533-6192. Mercy Health Foundation, a non-profit organization, supports projects that provide health care scholarships, advanced technology and capital needs.
Shannon Co.
MDC assigns new Private Lands Conservationist for Shannon County The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces Cody Roberts is the new private lands conservationist for Shannon County. MDC’s private lands conservationists work with
landowners to provide onsite technical assistance to improve wildlife and forest habitat. “Cody is very familiar with Ozarks land management and the private land-
Howell Co.
Couple challenges community to donate A very generous couple has provided a challenge to the community regarding Martha Vance Samaritan Outreach Center. They will match up to $5,000 in donations to the shelter between the dates of December 1 through December 20. That means for every dollar that is donated, MVSOC will receive two dollars, up to $5,000. MVSOC has been
dangerously low on funding in recent months, but we are cautiously optimistic that our doors will remain open. Remember, donations by check or money order can be brought to Lori Concepcion, the Executive Director at Samaritan Outreach Center, 715 Missouri Avenue or can be mailed to MVSOC, P. O. Box 311, West Plains, MO.
owners he will serve,” said Brad McKee, MDC’s Ozark Region Private Lands Regional Supervisor. Roberts grew up on a farm in neighboring Oregon County. He worked for several area landowners doing various farm labor jobs, as well as worked on wildlife habitat improvements for a non-resident landowner for several years. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Earth Science from William Penn University in Iowa and his Masters of Science in Biology, Geoscience and GIS from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. Since graduating in 2014, Cody has worked for MDC’s Wildlife Division as a resource assistant and wildlife biologist assistant in the southwest region. He worked with grassland man-
Cody Roberts agement activities including prescribed fire, administering grazing, hay, crop and seed contracts, supervising crews on various quail projects, and assisting hunters using public lands. Roberts also has several certifications and training, including Level 1-3 fire, herbicide application, and management, See MDC on Page 11
for four individuals in the Howell County area. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these individuals, do not try to apprehend them, call the sheriff's office at 417-256-2544 or local authorities. Daniel L. Tilley, age 34 Wanted for warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of receiving stolen property. Bond set at $4,500. Charles M. Adams, age 57 - Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of burglary-2nd degree. Bond set at $7,500. Dustin R. Mulkey, age 24 - Wanted for probation violation warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. No bond. Brian O. Richardson, age 42 - Wanted for warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of domestic assault-2nd degree. Bond set at $7,500.
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Mtn. View Garden Club continues tradition Swag Workshop - The Mtn. View Garden Club met on Wednesday, November 30 for their annual Christmas Swag Workshop. The garden club was busy gathering greens, making ribbons and spent the day making their swags. The swags are hung throughout Mtn. View to help beautify the town for the Christmas season. The garden club has been doing this project for numerous years. The Mtn. View Garden Club would like to thank all the Members, City Employees and volunteers who helped this year with the “Christmas Swag Project”. A special thanks to George Momper and Jim Jenkins for supplying the greenery. This project could not happen without all the cooperation, hard work and dedication of all those involved. We hope everyone enjoys the beautiful Christmas Swags hanging throughout our town for the holidays! Merry Christmas! The Mtn. View Garden Club is a member of the South Central District of the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and Central Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
‘Back In Time’ opens in downtown Birch Tree Take a step 'Back In Time' for the best ribeye in cattle country. 'Back In Time' is a quaint and nostalgic hideaway situated in the historic Carter Mercantile Building in downtown Birch Tree. It is a creation of Gary and Anita, formerly of Anita's Dinner House. The restaurant will boast a relaxing atmosphere of around five tables that are by reservation only. Doors open every Saturday at 5 p.m. The reason for limited seating and hours is to give patrons a chance to relax, slow down and enjoy their meal.
"It used to be an occasion to go out on a Saturday night and have a meal. We are trying to bring that back where people can turn off the cell phones, enjoy the company of their guests and have some good food," Gary explained. 'Back In Time' will specialize in USDA Choice Angus loins that are hand cut to order and served as a charbroiled steak or slowly baked roast. Everything on the menu is made from scratch. For more information or to Back In Time is open for business and welcomes everyone to make a reservation and enjoy their meal. The restaurant is reserve a table, call Gary at located at 3102 North 1st Street in downtown Birch Tree. For reservations call 417-247-8696. Back In Time is open on Satur417-247-8696. days from 5 p.m. to close. For more information visit their website at backintime.website.
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Upcoming Events Christmas Music Programs at LHS and MVE Mountain View Elementary will hold their Winter Music Program on for grades third through fifth on Thursday, December 8 at 6 p.m. The Liberty Band Concert will be held on Sunday, December 18 at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the sounds of the season.
Christmas Show Dec. 11 Everyone is invited to the Heart of Branson Christmas Show on Sunday, December 11 at 4 p.m. The show will be held at the Mtn. View First Church of God, located behind Signal. A love offering will be taken. There will be refreshments following the show.
Mtn. View Christmas Craft Show Dec. 9-10 The Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Craft Show and Celebration is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, December 9, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 10, at Mtn. View Community Center. With over 40 craft and food vendors, there should be something for everyone and unique Christmas gifts galore.
Mtn. View Christmas Parade The annual Christmas parade will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 10. This year’s theme is “It’s a Wonderful Life in Mtn. View.” Churches, businesses, organizations, school classes, families and individuals are encouraged to enter floats that represent the theme. The parade lineup will start at 1 p.m. at Wayside Park/ Mtn. View Municipal Pool with the judging taking place at1:30 p.m. It will take the traditional parade route along 5th Street, turning south on Elm Street and then west on 1st Street to the airport. Horses, four-wheelers, utility vehicles and the like are welcome and urged to be decorated in appropriate Christmas décor.
Breakfast with Santa at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center The Mtn. View Family Youth Center will host a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come and get your picture with Santa and enjoy breakfast. For questions call the youth center at 417-934-KIDS.
2016 Angel Tree Program The last day to accept children in the 2016 Angel Tree Program is December 11, 2016. Office hours at the Mtn. View United Methodist Church are 9 a.m. to Noon, Tuesday through Thursday. If you call at any other time, please be sure to speak clearly and slowly when leaving your name and telephone number. Your name and telephone number are all we will need to call you back. We will get all other information we need when we return your call. Thanks so much for your cooperation.
River Crossing Christian Country Music December 9 River Crossing Christian Country Music presents Holiday Gospel Sing with Johnnie Frank and Jan Thomlison. The concert will be held at the Willow Springs Senior Center, located at 501 Senior Center Lane in Willow Springs on Friday, December 9 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free admission. Come for lunch, stay for the music and fellowship.
Community Christmas Dinner A community dinner will take place 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas Day at Mtn. View Community Center. Home deliveries are available. Please call 417-247-1353 to be added to the home delivery list or for more information.
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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area
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FYI Wednesday, December 7 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 7:30 a.m. Biscuits & Gravy at the Mtn. View Senior Center until 9 a.m. Buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, $1.50 for a small and $2.00 for large, coffee included. Carry-out or dine-in 9:00 a.m. Howell County Health Department satellite clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The United Methodist Church, 311 N. Harris St in Willow Springs. Services offered are WIC (Women, Infant, and Children program) and Immunizations. For more information, please contact Howell County Health Department at 417-256-7078 10:00 a.m. - Story Time at the Mtn. View Public Library - Arthritis Exercise at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:00 p.m. Willow Springs Rotary Club at Open Range. Contact Teresa Waggoner at 417-252-0316 for information. 2:00 p.m. Bingo at the Mtn. View Healthcare 5:00 p.m. Tai Chi at the Mtn. View Senior Center 5:30 p.m. - First Baptist Church AWANAs. Meal served at 5:30 p.m. church starts at 6:15 p.m. with dismissal at 7:45 p.m. - Zumba at Champs Fitness on Tom Frommell Memorial Drive in Mtn. View 417-362-0695 5:45 p.m. - Mtn. View Christian Church TEAM 412 (preschool thru 6th grade) and The Journey youth group (junior high and high school). Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Classes start at 6:30 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. at Mothers Against
Howell Co. Democrats meeting The December meeting and Holiday pot luck will be Tuesday December 13 at Wages Brewing on Bill Virdon Blvd in West Plains. Doors open at 5 p.m. Potluck begins at 6 p.m.; brief meeting at 6:45 p.m. Brew will be available for purchase. All Democrats, Independents and Progressives are invited to attend. Regular meetings are held the second Tuesday every month rotating among the communities of Mountain View, West Plains, and Willow Springs. Find us on Face Book or visit our website at www.howellcountydemocrats.org Contact Jim Vokac at jwvokac@gmail.com for information.
Al Anon
(Help for friends & families of alcoholics) Monday - 7:00 p.m. Mtn. View Presbyterian Church 205 E. 2nd Street 417-247-7146 or 417-247-0566
Methamphetamine (MAM) 503 E. Main Street Willow Springs. For information call 417-469-0018 or 417-855-9113. 6:30 p.m. - MMA at Champs Fitness on Tom Frommell Memorial Drive in Mtn. View 417-362-0695 - Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings at Sacred Heart Church in Willow Springs. Call 417-469-5550 for information Thursday, December 8 7:00 a.m. Rotary Club of Mtn. View will meet at Ron’s Family Restaurant. 8:00 a.m. Yoga with Vicki is offered for ladies ages 50 plus. These classes are modified to fit your needs. For details call 417-293-1184. The first class is free. 9:00 a.m. Line dancing at the Mtn. View Senior Center, beginners welcome, no charge. 4:00 p.m. Bingo at the Mtn. View VFW Hall. Games start at 6:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Piyo at Champs Fitness on Tom Frommell Memorial Drive in Mtn. View 417-362-0695 6:00 p.m. Mtn. View Elementary will hold their Winter Music Program for grades third through fifth. Friday, December 9 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:00 a.m. Arthritis Exercise at the Mtn. View Senior Center 11:00 a.m. Tai Chi at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:00 p.m. Friends of the Garnett Library will meet for a luncheon. Jennifer Moore will present a program on the upcoming events sponsored by the MSU-WP University/Community Programs Department. Make reservations for the $10 meal by contacting 255-7940 or FriendsofGarnettLibrary@ MissouriState.edu 12:30 p.m. Shuffleboard Games at Mtn. View Senior Center 6:00 p.m. Skating & Open gym at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 9:45 p.m. For more information call 417-934-5437. $3 admission per child. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ballet of the Ozarks will present “The Nutcracker” at the Civic Center Theater. Ticket details at: http://www.childrensballetoftheozarks.com Saturday, December 10 8:30 a.m. The Mtn. View Family Youth Center will host Breakfast with Santa until 11 a.m. Come and get your picture taken with Santa and enjoy breakfast. Breakfast is by donation and pictures with Santa are
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$3. For questions call the youth center at 417-934-KIDS 1:00 p.m. NRA’s “Refuse to be a Victim: a 4 Hour Crime Prevention Seminar” will be hosted by TJ’s Hickory House and Schlage Locks. Attendees receive a Schlage Security Kit with new deadbolt and keys, NRA student packet, and beverage coupon to use when purchasing a meal at T’J’s that day. For details, contact Louis Kimball at 248-563-2493 or lwkimble718@aol.com. Course cost is $25. 2:00 p.m. Children’s Ballet of the Ozarks will present “The Nutcracker” at the Civic Center Theater. Ticket details at: http://www.childrensballetoftheozarks.com 4:00 p.m. The West Plains Christmas Parade will be held with the theme, “Songs of Christmas.” Entry forms will be available November 1 from the Chamber Office. For details, call 256-4433. 6:00 p.m. Skating & Open gym at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 9:45 p.m. For more information call 417-934-5437. $3 admission per child. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ballet of the Ozarks will present “The Nutcracker” at the Civic Center Theater. Ticket details at: http://www.childrensballetoftheozarks.com Sunday, December 11 8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings at the Sacred Heart Church in Willow Springs. Call 417-469-5550 for more information. Monday, December 12 10:00 a.m. Arthritis Exercise at the Mtn. View Senior Center 11:00 a.m. Tai Chi at the Mtn. View Senior Center 1:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts Club at the WSCF Ferguson Building in Willow Springs. Call Sue Thompson at 417-252-7477 for information. 4:30 p.m. Yoga at Champs Fitness on Tom Frommell Memorial Drive in Mtn. View 5:00 p.m. Tai Chi at the Mtn. View Senior Center 5:30 p.m. Zumba at Champs Fitness on Tom Frommell Memorial Drive in
Mtn. View 417-362-0695 - Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mountain View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394. - Yoga Classes at the MV United Methodist Church. Call 417-247-7153 for more information. 6:30 p.m. MMA at Champs Fitness on Tom Frommell Memorial Drive in Mtn. View 417-362-0695 7:00 p.m. Mountain View Al-Anon will meet Mondays at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mtn. View. For more information call 417-934-2682. Tuesday, December 13 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 8:00 a.m. - Yoga at Champs Fitness on Tom Frommell Memorial Drive in Mtn. View 417-362-0695 - Yoga with Vicki is offered for ladies ages 50 plus. These classes are modified to fit your needs. For details call 417-293-1184. The first class is free. 9:15 a.m. The Community Bible Study (CBS) will be held at First Baptist Church in Mtn. View every Tuesday from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. For more information contact Elaine Brake at 417-252-4198. 12:00 p.m. - Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce weekly meeting at the Mtn. View Community Center. Call 417-934-2794 for more information. - Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce. Call 417-469-5519 for information. The meeting will be held at OP Hall at the country club. 12:30 p.m. Hand to Foot Card Game at the Mtn. View Senior Center 5:30 p.m. - Cancer Support Group will meet the second Tuesday of each month at the Mtn. View Community Center. - 2nd thru 3rd Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mtn. View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394. 8:00 p.m. Mtn. View A.A. group meets at the Presbyterian Church in the basement. 205 East 2nd Street in Mtn. View
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OzSBI Tax Credits: Leave a lasting legacy The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) has been awarded $50,000 in 50% tax credits by the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Any individual or business with a Missouri tax liability is eligible to receive the 2016 tax credits by making a donation to OzSBI. Tax credits directly reduce the donor’s state taxes by 50% of the donated amount, which is in addition to the standard state and federal charitable tax deductions. Toney Aid, OzSBI’s CEO added “tax credits enable donors to make a contribution to OzSBI at a significantly reduced out-of-pocket cost, while investing in entrepreneurs who are growing our local ecomomy.” These credits allow you to redirect your tax dollars to a local nonprofit. Kevin and Kelly Gleghorn recently took advantage of the tax credit program. Kevin commented, “What I like about this program is that my tax dollars stay here, are invested here, and are managed by a local board of directors. I would much rather give my tax dollars to OzSBI than to Uncle Sam, with OzSBI I know they will have an impact in our area.” Kev-
in added that between the tax credits and tax deduction received, the program practically pays for itself. Funds raised through tax credits will be used as matching funds for the renovation of the second floor. This year donors will get an extra bang for
their buck. They may combine a donation for tax credits with a naming opportunity. The second floor has offices and common spaces available for naming for donations of $1000 up to $18,000. This is a wonderful way to honor an organization
Donation made to Operation Christmas Child
Donation - The Mtn. View Church of the Nazarene made a delivery to the Operation Christmas Child and Shoebox program. This year was their first time donating to this cause. The members of the church were excited to be a part of filling the Shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and personal items. Linda Strosnider, Joan Renshaw, Tana Reese, Mary (Tiny) Weeks and Sarah Dale arrived at the First Baptist Church in Mtn. View at 9 a.m. as they were preparing for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Tiny Weeks was honored to cut the ribbon to kick off the opening day of drop off. Local churches and individuals dropped off boxes at the Baptist Church all week. The boxes will be taken to Springfield where they go on to a central distribution point. The Samaritans Purse Organization distributes the boxes to children overseas that are living in poverty. The majority of these kids live in refuge camps due to war or natural disasters and have never received any type of gift or personal items. The Nazarene Church of Mtn. View will begin early in 2017 collecting items to be used for next years Operation Christmas Child. Submitted by Sarah Dale. (Photo provided to the Standard)
or memorialize a family member. A plaque will be permanently installed next to the designated space, leaving a lasting legacy in the business community for years to come. Interested readers should contact Toney Aid at 255-8787 or Heather Fisher at 256-9724 take advantage of the tax credits. All donations must be received by December 31st to qualify for tax credits.
Fruitcake fundraiser to benefit Avenue Theatre Once again this year Assumption Abbey Fruitcakes are being sold to raise funds for the Avenue Theatre. These world famous fruitcakes are made by the monks at Assumption Abbey in Ava MO. They are for sale at Video and Photography by Colasanti 37 Court Square in West Plains, Hero’s Coffee and during shows at The Avenue Theatre 307 Washington Avenue in West Plains, at a cost of $30 each. Proceeds go to building improvements of The Avenue Theatre and programs such at the Art’s on the Avenue Art Academy classes for kids fourth grade and up.
Making America Safe Again Over the last 8 years, the United States has lost credibility with its allies, failed to deter her enemies and seen the security of American families suffer in an increasingly dangerous world. More often than not the cause were actions or inactions taken by the Obama administration through their inability to stand with our friends or take a stand against regimes that want to inflict harm against the United States. As we close the chapter on the failure of President Obama’s last 8 years and ready for new leadership, there are already positive signs about the direction President Elect Trump will take our National Security. His choice for CIA Director, Mike Pompeo, a Congressman and colleague of mine from Kansas has received strong bipartisan support because of his extensive defense background with real firsthand experience and knowledge of the issues and threats we are facing. Pompeo graduated first in his class at West Point and even patrolled the Berlin Wall during his service. In Congress Pompeo serves on the House Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Select Benghazi Committee; charged with uncovering the truth behind the terrorist attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Libya. President-elect Trump has also named Lt. General Michael Flynn to be his National Security Advisor and 4-Star General James Mattis to be the Secretary of Defense. These gentlemen have had distinguished military careers and been recognized for their intellect, strategic thinking, and experience with combat operations. Their knowledge and expertise will help guide the President-elect and our country
as we prepare and plan to keep our citizens and soldiers safe both home and abroad, while always putting America first. While Mr. Trump has recruited some of the best and brightest military minds to his administration he is also nominating very skilled diplomats, like South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as ambassador to the United Nations. Haley will be responsible for working with our next Secretary of State to articulate American positions to our friends, to take strong lines against our enemies and will make providing for the security of American families a priority once again. In addition to these strong appointments by the new Trump Administration, Congress passed legislation this week to improve our national security programs. The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, provides support for national security programs that are critical to protect our country at a time when we face the most significant threat level since 9/11. The legislation allows the National Counterterrorism Center to better track and report on the emergence and movements of any terrorist network and also increases scrutiny of activities of countries like Russia. Cyber warfare and secret cyber intelligence-gathering operations by the Russians pose a major threat to America, a danger that President Obama and his administration have failed to highlight. With strong leaders like Mike Pompeo, Michael Flynn, James Mattis and Nikki Haley who are dedicated to America’s success, I am confident the United States will return to its place as world leader and become a safer place. I look forward to working with all of them to take strong stances against countries like North Korea and Iran and wipe groups like ISIS from the face of the earth. The last 8 years have taught us that trying to lead from behind is simply not leading at all and only allows others to chart a course we are destined to follow, fortunately it looks like we are on our way to putting America first once again.
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Death Notices Lois Louise (Swindle) Reese Lois Louise Reese, 73, of Mountain View, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, November 29, 2016. She was born February
25, 1943 in Hickory Plains, Arkansas, the daughter of John McKinley and Mary Lee Ann (Hale) Swindle. She was united in marriage to Joe Carl Reese on
Memorial services were held Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Horner Cemetery in Winona, MO with Dustin Haynes officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home, LLC of Winona, MO. Rosetta Irene Haynes was born June 14, 1942 at her home in Winona, MO to Otis Allen and Mandy Elizabeth Denning Haynes. She departed this life on November 22, 2016 at the age of 74 years. She married Orville Troy Norris on November 9, 1963. They were blessed with three children, Roy Allen, Elvina May and Troy Wayne. Rosetta was preceded in death by her parents, Otis & Mandy Haynes, her husband Orville, two sisters, Josefeen
January 16, 1962, in Des Arc, Arkansas. To this union, four children were born, Carl, John, Anita, and Laneta. Lois was preceded in death by her husband Joe Reese, her parents John McKinley and Mary Lee Ann Swindle, five sisters, and two brothers. Survivors include her two sons, Carl Reese, of Mountain View, MO, and John Reese, of Pomona, MO; two daughters, Anita Lute and Laneta Loera, of Conroe, TX; ten grandchildren, Sheila Reese and Kym Reese of Mountain View, MO, Austin Bailey, Emily Manning, and Nicolas Caruthers of Ottawa, KS, Joshua Lute
Jack Gene Norris the son of Zolan Chester Norris and Opal Francis Pendland Norris was born October 4, 1938 in Hartshorn, Missouri. He
passed away at his daughter Kimberly’s home in Rochelle, Illinois after a lengthy illness on Thursday evening, November 24, 2016 making his age 78 years. Jack and Linda Lee Schuring were united in marriage
Counts and Aileen Caughron and one brother James Bradshaw. She is survived by her three children - Roy (Paula) Norris, Elvina (Bob) Lowery and Troy (Carleen) Norris, five grandchildren - Dustin (Jennifer) Haynes, Christopher (Scottie) Haynes, Julianna (Brett) Rodgers, Ryan (Tiffany) Norris, Smokey (Jeff) Walkowe, and twelve great-grandchildren Landen, Brinson & Kayden Haynes, Stetson Haynes, Payton & Paxton Rodgers, Kaleb & Kasen Norris, Dawson & Aiden Sullivan, William Blunkall and Taylor Davis, three sisters – Wilma Lemons, Mary Blake & Martha Dye, one brother Arvin Haynes and her lifetime friend Joyce Haynes.
Mom loved fishing, collecting rocks and pigs…and fishing! She could out fish Bill Dance, any given day, without a boat or fish finder! She would dig roots, fish worms; pick up walnuts and aluminum cans. She canned produce from Orville’s huge garden, babysitting for many people and as a substitute custodian at school as well as volunteering for head start for many years. She helped raise all five of her grandchildren, and gave them each enough memories to last a lifetime. A wonderful, loving, caring mother and grandmother, who is and always will be so loved, thought of everyday, and missed by so many. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes.com
Norma Jean Beasley Beasley, her son-in-law Ray Kennedy and her sister and brother, Rosanna and Franklin. She is survived by her daughters Jeanie Estes and husband Jerry of Summersvile, MO; Marium Kennedy of Wichita, KS; Cindy Henry and husband Dave of Wentzville, MO; and son Allen Beasley of Singapore. She also leaves 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, as well as many life-long friends and neighbors. Funeral Services were held Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Bradford officiating. Visitation was held Friday, December 2, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial was at Bethel Cemetery in Summersville, MO under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at bradfordfuneralhome.net
James Casrell Swink Swink; and one nephew, Bucky Swink. He is survived by one daughter, Timberlynn Ortiz and husband, Sergio, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one brother, Haskell “Hank” Swink and wife, Iris, of Mountain View, Missouri; one grandchild Skyler Matthews; and several nieces and nephews. James was a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed listening to loud music, especially instru-
mental guitar. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting guns. James was an amazing father, grandfather, brother and uncle, who always listened to others and responded with straight forward truth. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until noon, Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View with cremation to follow. Condolences may be expressed at www. yarbermortuary.com
Thomas James Kaps Thomas James Kaps, son was born June 30, 1955 in of Robert John Kaps and Russell, KS and passed away Betty Lee (Letsch) Kaps, Friday, November 25, 2016 in his home at the age of 61. Thomas was the owner of Houston Express, a freight hauling company, and a member of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his siblings, Laurie Mayfield, N. Kansas City, MO, Jane Schoenthaler and her husband, Phil, Elizabeth, CO, Daniel Kaps and his wife, Sandra, Wellsville, KS, and
John Kaps, Paola, KS; and his nieces and nephews. A prayer service, led by Fr. Mark Binder, was held at 5 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2016 in Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield, with visitation to follow. Burial will be at a later date in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Overland Park, KS. The family respectfully requests no flowers however memorial contributions can be made to the church of their choice in memory of Thomas.
December 19, 1959 making their union together 50 years before Linda’s death in 2010. They were blessed with two daughters Kimberly Kay and Deborah Sue. Jack was owner and operator of gas station/wrecker service. He was chief of police and a police officer of Dekalb County in Illinois. When he retired he was truck driver. After Jack and Linda retired they built a home on the family property in Hartshorn. Jack was an avid fisherman, hunter and loved being outdoor in God’s nature. He attended church in Hartshorn and was baptized. Jack is preceded in death by his parents Zolan and Opal Norris, 3 sisters Betty Steelman, Zola Shoemaker, and Kay Ireland. He is survived by his daugh-
ters, Kimberly Patrick and husband Bill of Rochelle, Illinois and Deborah Norris and Bernard Ducksworth of Rockford, Illinois, 8 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, 3 sisters Sylvia Emerson and husband Elvis, Karen West and husband Paul, Sherry Jennings and husband Sonny, 1 brother Kent Norris and wife Kelly and a host of nephews, neices and cousins. Funeral Services were held Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Leon Michel officiating. Visitation was held Thursday morning, December 1, from 11 a.m. to service time at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at bradfordfuneralhome.net
Pamela Jean Dye
Rosetta Haynes Norris
Norma Jean (Seago) Marium, Lucinda, Kenneth Beasley, the daughter of and Allen. Narvel and Ethyl Seago After moving to Summersville in 1963, Norma worked in the community for many years, at Angelica, as a cook in local cafes, as a tax collector for Carroll Township, and as a cook at the high school for 13 years. She also often served as a volunteer at the Senior Center. She was a woman of many talents and accomplishments. She was an excellent cook, a wonderful seamstress, a creative painter, and she always had and B.F. Anderson was a beautiful garden. She was born March 3rd, 1930 in also very creative in some Gunnison, CO and passed unusual endeavors; she reaway at Mountain View, covered the family couches MO on November 26th, and chairs, as well as fig2016, making her age 86 uring out how to mud and tape drywall so she could years and 8 months. Norma was united in pain the walls of her home. Preceding Norma in marriage to Kenneth C. Beasley on March 6th, death are her parents, her 1949. To their union 5 husband Kenneth C. Beachildren were born: Jeanie, sley, her son Kenneth H.
James Casrell Swink, 57, of Mountain View, Missouri departed this life Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Mountain View Healthcare, Mountain View, Missouri. He was born March 19, 1959 in Borger, Texas the son of Boyd and Bonnie Bell (Smith) Swink. James is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Dustin Swink; three siblings, Chesney Fowler, Mickey Swink, and Royce
of Gardner, KS, Tabitha Caplinger of Birch Tree, MO, Ashton Turnball and Taylor Reese of Pomona, MO, and Jade Graham of Wellsville, KS; and one brother, Otto Swindle, of Conway, Arkansas. Lois was a loving mother and grandmother. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Memorial services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the VFW Hall in Mountain View, MO with Speaker Gwen Mayabb officiating. Memorials may be made to the Gideons. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com
Jack Gene Norris
Pamela Jean Dye, age 56 of Mtn. View, MO departed this life on November 26, 2016. She was born December 9, 1956 in Englewood, CA. She was the daughter of Donald Dye and Myrna Stoner. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Donald and Myrna, her sister, Tammy Dye and her husband, Donald Dean Phillips, Sr. She is survived by her children, Myrna Dye and husband Ossian Hook of Larned, KS; Mikel Dye and fiancée Kelsey of Fort Riley, KS; Merry Sanko and hus-
band Chris of Great Bend, KS; Julia Weddle of Great Bend, KS; sister, Debra Dye and brother Clifton Dye and her nine grandchildren; Austin, Dillen, Savanah, Dorian, Immalee, Elizabeth, Abby, Mandy and Donald. Pam was an honorable woman who served her country in the United States Army. She loved being outdoors and spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Church Directory APOSTOLIC Apostolic Evangelistic Center 404 WW Hwy., Mtn. View, MO
Church of God of Prophecy Summersville, MO 417-932-4559
Apostolic Temple Birch Tree, MO
EPISCOPAL All Saints Episcopal 107S. Curry, West Plains 417-256-2215
ASSEMBLY OF GOD Assembly of God Eminence, MO 573-226-5434 First Assembly of God Elm & Washington, Mtn. View 417-934-2324 Pine Hill Assembly of God Thomasville, MO 417-764-3699 BAPTIST Little Zion Baptist Church V Hwy. in Trask Pastor Robert Medley Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Birch Tree Baptist Birch Tree, MO 65438 573-292-3324 Chapel Hill Church W Hwy. Mtn. View 417-934-6971 First Baptist Church Eminence, MO 573-226-3718 First Baptist Church Hwy 60, Mtn. View 417-934-2621 Pastor: Dr. John Noble First Baptist Church Summersville 417-932-4579,4877 Winona Christian N Hwy. 19, Winona 573-325-4616 CHURCH OF CHRIST Mtn. View Church of Christ 115 Ward Avenue 417-247-6742 Sunday Morning: 10:15 a.m. Evening: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.
Little Zion Baptist Church Hwy 60 to Trask, South on V Hwy, on right - 417-934-2613 FUNDAMENTAL Bible Baptist Church Summersville, MO 417-932-4913 Oak Grove Baptist Church Y Hwy off 99 S. Birch Tree 573-292-3235 Valley Center Baptist Church Summersville, MO 417-932-4024 Pioneer Baptist Church Hwy 60 E. Birch Tree, MO 573-292-3299 CATHOLIC St. John Vianney Catholic 808 St. Hwy. Y, Mtn. View, MO 417-934-2649 Mass Times: Sunday 10:30am Saturday 4:00pm St. Sylvester Catholic Hwy. 19, Eminence, MO 417-934-2649 Mass Times: Sunday 8:00am Saturday 7:30pm CHRISTIAN Mountain View Christian Church Hwy. 17 South, Mtn. View 417-934-6843 Pastor Brian Ingalls Summersville Christian Summersville, 417-932-5200 LUTHERAN St. Paul Lutheran Church, ELCA 291 Kentucky, West Plains, MO Broadway & Bypass 63 417-256-6685 Immanuel Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 1051 Preacher Roe, West Plains 417-256-3407
CHURCH OF GOD First Church of God Pastor: Robin McCollough 205 E. 5th Street 417-934-2747 Sunday Morning: 10:30 a.m.
MENNONITE Berea Mennonite Community 2mi N of FF Hwy off 60 at Birch Tree 573-292-3018
Oak Lawn Church of God Y Hwy. 12 mi. N of Mtn. View 417-932-4457
METHODIST Birch Tree United Methodist Birch Tree, MO 573-226-3670 Services: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Julie Sanders
Nazarene First Church of the Nazarene 4th & Pine, Mtn. View Church of God of Prophecy Highway 99, Birch Tree, MO 573-292-3562 Pastors Gary & Millie Larsen Church of God of Prophecy Old Hwy. 60, Montier Sunday School - 10am Worship Service - 11am Sunday Night - 6:00pm Pastor: Melvin Snethern
Pleasant Grove United Methodist Teresita, MO - 417-770-6731 Pastor: Andrew Sanders Services: 9:00 a.m. Mtn. View United Methodist 609 E. 5th Street, Mtn View Pastor: Josh Ritzheimer PENTECOSTAL Faith Bible Chapel Pastor Garry Donn Clemens, Sr. W. Hwy. 60, Mtn. View 573-953-1330
Pentecostal Church of God East 3rd Street, Mtn. View 417-934-0909, Rev. Gary Rowden Blackpond Church HC3 Box 154-B, Birch Tree, MO 417-764-3264 County Line Penecostal Hwy 99, 8 mi. S of Birch Tree 573-292-3600 PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 205 East 2nd Street, Mtn View Morning Worship: 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Diane Cooke AA Meeting in Basement, every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. SEVEN DAY ADVENTIST Seventh Day Adventist 314 N. Walnut, Willow Springs 417-469-2090 or 417-259-3585 OTHERS: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 300 East Third Street Mountain View, MO Sacrament - 10:00 a.m. 417-934-0715 Grace Believers Church 8357 CR 3140, Mtn. View Sunday School-10am Sunday Worship-11am Sunday Evening-6pm Wednesday Evening-6pm Daniel Woolsey Clear Springs Church Y Hwy, 15 mi N of Mtn View Glorybound Community Church Corner of CR 2980 & 1950, Hutton Valley, MO Sunday School 10 am, Worship 11 am, Sunday 5:00 pm, Thursday 6:00 pm Pilgrim Rest Community Church OO Hwy. off 60 East Forest Dell Community Church 6 miles S on 17, 1 mi East on 2660 Gravel Ridge Community Church 8807 CR 2960, Mtn. View Sun 9:30am Wed 7pm Church of God N Hwy. Pomona, 417-256-8990 Sat-11 am, Pastor: George Edmontson Victory Chapel Peace Valley, MO Services: 9:45 Nolan & Lillian Wilkins Shepherd’s Table 8183 Hwy. 60, Mtn. View Pastor: Bill Miller Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Evening 7:00 p.m.
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Howell County Sheriff’s reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
INCIDENTS Friday, November 25, 2016 Deputies were dispatched to State Route N in Pomona for an assault. Upon arrival Deputy Paul Bradshaw spoke to the victim who said eh had been hit several times with a hammer and baseball bat by a female that is known to him. The female was placed under arrest on a 24-hour hold and later taken to OMC for a mental evaluation. The victim was transported to OMC for treatment. Saturday, November 26, 2016 Deputy Matthew Kassing responded to Private Road 6921 for a fight in progress. A report was taken and charges will be filed. Sunday, November 27, 2016 Deputy Jason Long was dispatched to CR 7000 in West Plains for a report of a domestic at this location. Upon his arrival he spoke to the victim who advised that a male subject she knows had assaulted her by punching her in the head numerous times causing a laceration to her head. Photographs of the injury were taken and are presented with this report. Prior to Deputy Long’s arrival the male suspect had left the scene and as of report time officers have been unable to locate him. Paperwork will be sent to the prosecutor’s office for formal charges in this matter. Deputy Chad Johnson was dispatched to CR 4690 in Pomona in reference to a verbal domestic. Upon arriving on scene Deputy Johnson made contact with the reporting party, who stated her and her boyfriend broke up that morning and are fighting. Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Deputy Jason Long was dispatched to CR 1820 for a report of property damage and possible burglary at this location. Upon his arrival he spoke to the victim who advised that he has been sick and stayed with family members in West Plains over the weekend and when he returned home today found extensive damage to his 2001 Dodge Ram truck and his camper trailer that he lives in and a RV that sits on the property. This matter is still under investigation at this time. Thursday, December 1, 2016 Deputy Ryan Boyle attempted to serve an arrest warrant for William Donner at a residence on Columbus Street in West Plains. Donner fled the residence in a Chevrolet truck. After a short vehicle pursuit on U.S. 160 East, later ending on CR 8030, Donner was captured and taken into custody without further incident. Friday, December 2, 2016 Deputy M. Roam received from dispatch a report of a well-being check on CR 6540 in West Plains. The reporting party, who lives out of state, stated her sister sent her a text message saying cops. The reporting party stated her sister’s boyfriend is abusive and has hit her in the past. She is not able to get a hold of her to obtain further information and is requesting police to check on her sister. A male subject was arrested for domestic assault in the 3rd degree.
Douglas County Sheriff's Department Report During the week of November 21-November 28, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office answered 106 Calls for Service, arrested and booked 5 into the Douglas County Jail. There are 15 housed in the Douglas County Jail and one currently held out of county. On Friday, September 25 the Douglas County Sheriff’s office arrested a Joshua Melton, age 32, after release from the hospital. Melton was brought in due to an investigation resulting in charges involving an incident on November 13, 2016. Melton is currently being held on the following charges: 2 counts felony class A elder abuse, felony class D unlawful use of weapon-exhibiting, felony unclassified armed criminal action, felony class C possession of controlled substance (meth), misdemeanor class A unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. This warrant carries a $75,000 cash only bond with CPS supervision with drug testing and GPS, no contact with victims and no firearms. On Saturday, November 27 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office assisted in looking for a subject wanted in Wright County and by probation and parole. This subject was believed to be in the Northeast area of Douglas County. This subject was arrested in Wright County after a brief search. Monday, November 28 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a male subject that had a chimney fall on him while on a roof. Sheriff Degase and Corporal Nathan Long responded along with Ava Rural First Responders and Cox Ambulance. All agencies worked together to safely retrieve the subject off of the roof and over the fence for him to be safely transported by ambulance to the hospital.
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mountainviewstandard.com Saturday, December 3, 2016 Deputy M. Roam was at the Howell County Sheriff’s Office when a male subject came into the sheriff’s office lobby to file a theft report. His wallet was stolen from his vehicle at the Ozarks Regional Stockyards in West Plains. Investigation is on-going. COMMITMENTS Saturday, November 26, 2016 Justin Roy Austin, 33 of Mtn. View was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 11-29-16 for time served. Monday, November 28, 2016 Gloria Kay Thompson, 54 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Dora Bray Ellen Magilke, 47 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Jenny Louise Walker, 38 of Adrian was booked for a court ordered commitment. Brandy Lynn Gollaher, 36 of Center was booked for a court ordered commitment. Thursday, December 1, 2016 Dakota Layne Caughron, 21 of Koshkonong was booked for a court ordered commitment. ARRESTS Saturday, November 26, 2016 Robert James Bush, 36 of West Plains was arrested for failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $250 bond. Thomas Dale Freeman, 30 of Birch Tree was arrested for failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $79.50 bond. Sunday, November 27, 2016 Travis Dale Stewart, 23 of West Plains was arrested for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He is currently being held on a $7,500 bond. Michael Dean Clouse, 32 of Republic was arrested for DWR/S for failure to maintain financial. He is currently being held on a $605.50 bond. Monday, November 28, 2016 Buck Aron Blair, 27 of St. Louis was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender and probation/parole violation. He is currently being held without bond. Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Lucas Edward Threlkeld, 36 of West Plains was arrested for 2 counts of failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $2,900 bond. Nick Alan Armstrong, 48 of Ava was arrested for failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $175.50 bond. Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Nikki Lasha Redman, 27 of Winona was arrested for failure to appear. She is currently being held without bond. William Zakary Donner, 31 of West Plains was arrested for failure to appear. He is currently being held without bond. Thursday, December 1, 2016 Christopher Mitchell Shores, 24 of Mtn. View was arrested for passing bad check. He is currently being held on a $202.79 bond. Dustin Andrew Gilstrap, 28 of St. Joseph was arrested for probation violation. He is currently being held without bond. Steven A. Barton, 31 of Mtn. Grove was arrested for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of mar-
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 Erin D. Nichols, 23 of Ava was arrested on Tuesday, November 29 at 10:08 p.m. in Douglas County for felony possession of controlled substance-methamphetamine. She was cited and later released. James S. Ruddicks, 41 of Van Buren was arrested on Wednesday, November 30 at 11:45 a.m. in Carter County for possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana. He was taken to the Carter County Jail where he was later released. ACCIDENTS A two-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday, December 1 at 12:54 p.m. in Texas County on Hwy. 17, 6 miles South of Summersville. According to reports a 2005 Dodge Stratus operated by Christian W. Drumright, 19 of Willow Springs attempted to avoid another vehicle (that did not yield and turned in front of the Stratus). The Stratus then crossed over into the oncoming lane and struck a 2010 Toyota Camry operated by Joshua R. Crane, 20 of Summersville head-on. A passenger in the Camry, Camilla R. Akers, 21 of Summersville was taken by Texas County Ambulance to Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains with minor injuries. According to reports she was wearing her safety device. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage. The Stratus was taken from the scene by family members while the Camry was towed by Gentleman Jim’s. The accident was investigated by Trooper M.L. Wiseman and assisted by Cpl. C.R. Haden, Trooper M.A. Philpott and Trooper C.L. Goodwin. A one-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday, December 1 at 4:05 p.m. in Oregon County on CR 333, 4 miles North of Koshkonong. According to reports a 1999 Ford F-150 operated by Dillia L. Russel, 58 of Koshkonong was traveling south when the vehicle slid off the right side of the roadway and impacted a tree. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene by Oregon County Coroner Tom Clary. She was reportedly not wearing her safety device. The vehicle, which sustained total damage, was towed by Foulk’s Towing. The accident was investigated by Trooper C.A. Kimes. This was Troop G’s 34th fatality for 2016 compared to 37 this time in 2015.
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ijuana. He is currently being held on a $4,500 bond. Melissa Kay Cramer, 29 of Norwood was arrested for failure to appear. She is currently being held on a $5,000 bond. Friday, December 2, 2016 Preston Andrew Barnhart, 25 of Springfield was arrested for probation violation. He is currently being held without bond. Luke Henry Neal, 36 of Springfield was arrested for failure to appear. He is currently being held without bond. Shandi Star Stillwell, 35 of Willow Springs was arrested for probation/parole violation. She is currently being held without bond. Amy Edwards, 33 of Poplar Bluff was arrested for failure to appear. She is currently being held without bond. Saturday, December 3, 2016 Austin Lee Pribble, 22 of Birch Tree was arrested for failure to appear and misdemeanor stealing. He is currently being held on a $641.50 bond. Theresa Michelle Love, 42 of Pomona was arrested for domestic assault-1st degree. She is currently being held on a $4,500 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 Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Jacob Austin Burley, 22 of Muskogee, OK was issued a citation for speeding. Thursday, December 1, 2016 Donna J. Pinnell, 57 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for stealing (under $750). David Franklin Dobbs, 48 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for stealing (under $750). Saturday, December 3, 2016 Austin Lee Pribble, 22 of Birch Tree was issued citations for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana. Diana May Parkhurst, 21 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for dog at large. INCIDENTS Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 thru Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 Officers responded to Walmart for a report of theft. Officers arrived on scene and contacted two subjects and took both into custody for stealing. The male and female subjects were issued citations and released with a court date. MVPD worked a minor motor vehicle accident, no injuries, minor damage. Officers were dispatched to Malone’s Motel for a possible theft. Officers made contact with the reporting party and she stated that she was switching rooms and when she came back to her original room she had personal and work items missing. Both rooms were searched and the items were found A male subject in a neighboring room stated that his door was open and items that were not his were on his bed. An examination of the items were discovered to be the reported missing items and that the female had mistakenly put the items in the wrong room. Officers were dispatched to Liberty High school for a burglary alarm. Officers made contact with an employee and they stated the alarm was set off by accident. Officers were dispatched to East 60 Highway for a report of a possible drunk river traveling towards Birch Tree. When officers arrived in the area the vehicle could not be found. The information was passed on to MSHP. Officers took a report of a theft that had happened between mother and son. Officers picked up a trespassing order that was served a few hours later. Report of an Alton school bus with a flat tire. Officers stopped the bus and found that the students had just boarded a different bus because of the flat. Report of a van that had almost hit a pedestrian. Officers were dispatched to Valley View Apartments for a trespassing complaint. The subject had a trespass order served on him prior. The subject was removed from the property without incident. Report of an open 911 line. Officers located the caller and he was okay. Male inquiring about the location of his mother. Officers found that she was at the hospital. Female asking for Shop with a Cop forms. Female tried to kiss a strange dog the night prior. Dog bit female in the face as a result. She was discharged from the hospital after the incident. On 12-3-16 she became intoxicated and her intoxicated friends decided she needed to go back to the hospital because she was bleeding out of her face. EMS came on scene and checked the female out. Officer found a disabled vehicle in the roadway that was abandoned. The vehicle was towed to Dave’s Auto to avoid causing a vehicle accident. Dispatch advised that a male subject had called and wished to speak with a officer about an incident that had happened weeks ago. Officers made contact with the male and he stated that his wife had received a vulgar text message from the other party involved in the incident. Officers advised the male that it would be best to block the number and ignore any contact from that person. Officers were dispatched to the office building of the trailer park on South 17 Highway. The key holder arrived and the building was checked, the doors and windows appeared to be secure and no one was located inside the building.
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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings
Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - Nov. 28 thru Dec. 5 Information in this section relates to filings made in the 37th Judicial Circuit Court, which presides over Howell, Shannon, Carter and Oregon Counties. Unless cases have officially been disposed, filings against any person or persons do not in any way imply guilt or liability. These filings are a part of public record provided as a public service to communities in the district.
HOWELL COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Travis D. Stewart of West Plains; Passing Bad Check-$500 Or More-No Account/Insufficient Funds (Felony): Jenifer L. Drexler of Birch Tree; Mandy Lynn Bradley of Summersville; William W. Danley of West Plains; Abuse Or Neglect Of A Child (Felony): Ryan C. Herrold of Mtn. View; Domestic Assault-2nd Degree (Felony): Ryan C. Herrold of Mtn. View; Jacob Randy Whitten of West Plains; Receiving Stolen Property (Felony): Dominic J. Belknap of West Plains; Dominic J. Belknap of West Plains; Samuel L. Houck, Jr. of West Plains; Forgery (Felony): Samuel L. Houck, Jr. of West Plains; Assault-3rd Degree (Misdemeanor): Dominic J. Belknap of West Plains; Passing Bad Check-Less Than $500 (Misdemeanor): Melissa L. Adkerson of Gassville, AR; Heather A. Mangan of West Plains; Minor Visibly Intoxicated/ Blood Alcohol Content More Than .02%-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Sage M. Letterman of Willow Springs; Fraudulent Use Of A Credit/Debit Device-Value Less Than $500 (Misdemeanor): Dominic J. Belknap of West Plains; Samuel L. Houck, Jr. of West Plains; Receiving Stolen Property (Misdemeanor): Samuel L. Houck, Jr. of West Plains; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Taylor M. Davis of West Plains; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Malcolm R. Bridges of West Plains; Dallas Lee Phelps of Mtn. View; Douglas D. Wallander of Mtn. View; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Christopher Scott Boddie of Thayer; Danniel J.C. Hos of Willow Springs; George A Guthrie III of West Plains; Jason R. Ledbetter of West Plains; Malcolm R. Bridges of West Plains; Edward Nylund of West Plains; Precious C. Jones of New Orleans, LA; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemean-
or): Jason R. Ledbetter of West Plains; Malcolm R. Bridges of West Plains; Edward Nylund of West Plains; Taylor M. Davis of West Plains; Lindsey Dianne Bateman of Strafford; Leaving Scene Of Motor Vehicle Accident (Misdemeanor): Malcolm R. Bridges of West Plains; Failed To Keep Proper/ Made False Motor Carrier Driver’s Record-Exceeded Maximum Driving Time (Misdemeanor): James Edward Rallings of Chicago, IL; Operated Motor Vehicle Without Obtaining New Driver’s License After Being Revoked/Suspended (Misdemeanor): Caleb K. D. Battreal of West Plains; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Ashley Leeann Reef of Willow Springs; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): David L. Hensley of West Plains; Dalton S. Wilson of West Plains; Mary Lou Sexton of West Plains; Dawson J. Bunch of Willow Springs; Savannah Nicole Smith of Mtn. Grove; Bradley D. Thompson of Mtn. View; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Billy Wayne Snapp of Greeneville, TN; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): Precious C. Jones of New Orleans, LA; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Randy S. Ellington of O’Fallon, IL; Mark Gene Santiago of Sebastian, FL; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 26 MPH Or More (Misdemeanor): Crystal Ameila Smith of Bolivar; Lindsey Dianne Bateman of Strafford; Fail To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer (Infraction): Edward Nylund of West Plains; Joyce Elaine Hendrix of Viola, AR; Driver Fail To Secure Child 80 Pounds Or More Or Over 4’9” In Booster Seat/Safety Belt (Infraction): Dalton S. Wilson of West Plains; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Christopher Scott Boddie of Thayer; Sherri L. Hogue of West Plains; Jeremiah J. Chambers of West Plains; Katie M. Blanco of Mtn. View; Benjiman John Foster of Cabool; Katie M. Blanco of Mtn. View; Kym J. Haas of Mtn. View; Taylor M. Davis of West Plains; Dissolution With Children: Leslie D. Young of Mtn. View vs. Joshua D. Young of Mtn. View; Kent Myles Thompson of West Plains vs. Wilma Irene Thompson of West Plains; Lisa Bowers of Thayer vs. Jeremy A. Bowers of Koshkonong; Dissolution Without Children: Shannon Lee Ford of West Plains vs. Stasia Marie
Ford of Riverview, FL; Charley Allen Hogue of Wasola vs. Marcie Leah Hogue of Hartville; Small Claims Over $100: Hometown Insurance of Mtn. View vs. Double Down Transport LLC of Cabool; Banner Finance of West Plains vs. Leah Gregory of West Plains; Banner Finance of West Plains vs. Michael Gregory of West Plains; Breach Of Contract: Synchrony Bank of Kansas City vs. Kathy Wagner of Willow Springs; Synchrony Bank of Kansas City vs. Rebecca Lynn Johnson of West Plains; Suit On Account: Willow Healthcare, Inc. of West Plains vs. Patricia Leanhart of West Plains; Willow Healthcare, Inc. of West Plains vs. Alene Mayberry of West Plains; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Amber D. Rose of Willow Springs; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Laci N. Miller and Jarrett L. Miller of Peace Valley; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Kathryn E. Gibson of Gainesville; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Katherine F. Hammack of Alton; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Donald D. Meiler and Nancy Fordhma Meiler of Myrtle; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Joshua D. Protte of Bourbon; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Tabitha D. Janes of West Plains; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Joyce G. Pelate and Christopher A. Pelate of Mtn. View; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Christopher M. King of Caulfield. SHANNON COUNTY Dissolution With Children: Johnathan D. Spieth of Ellington vs. Chelsea I. Spieth of West Plains; Dissolution Without Children: Kristie Kai Baumann of Portage, WI vs. Steven James Baumann of Birch Tree; Feryl R. Holley of Mtn. View vs. Raymond E. Holley of Birch Tree; CARTER COUNTY Dist/Del/Manf/Produce Or Attempt To Or Possess With Intent To Dist/Del/Manf/Produce A Controlled Substance (Felony): Terry J. Swigert of Paris, TN; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia-Amphetamine/ Methamphetamine (Felony): Terry J. Swigert of Paris, TN; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Ian Sean King of Van Buren; Dana L. Oldham of Ellsinore; Jason Paul Chaligoj of Grandin; Daniel E. Cooley of Ellsinore; Travis C. Shaffer of Fredericktown; Dale Adams of Poplar Bluff; Brittany L. Dugas of Poplar Bluff; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Rusty D. Collins of Naylor; Jeremy S. Lyles of Carbondale, IL; Ashley Marie Boyd of Ellsinore; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Brett M. Freeze of Grandin; Calista Dawn Simpson of Ellsinore; Glennon David O’Leary of St. Louis; Jonathan Clayborn Taylor of Ellsinore; Angelina M. Sansoucie of Williamsville; Operate Motor Vehicle Owned By Another Knowing Owner Of Vehicle Has Not Maintained Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Tanner Joseph Buck of Doniphan; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor):
Hillary Ann Theresa Webb of New Madrid; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Brittany L. Dugas of Poplar Bluff; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Dewey Wayne Phillips of Puxico; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 26 MPH Or More (Misdemeanor): Jeremy M. Elam of Downs, IL; Displayed/Possessed Motor Vehicle/Trailer Plates Of Another Person (Infraction): Brett M. Freeze of Grandin; Failure To Deliver/Receive Certificate Of Ownership Upon Sale/Transfer Of Ownership Of Motor Vehicle/ Trailer (Infraction): Brett M.
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November 27, 2016. Troop G totals from this operation include: 157 - speed citations; 15 - seat belt citations; 1 - child restraint citation; 1 failure to yield citation; 2 hazardous moving citations; 9 - non-moving citations; 5 - no driver’s license citations; 11 - uninsured motorist citations; 5 - arrests for outstanding warrants; 3 -
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impacts within federal and state air quality standards. Signs will be posted on roads near all prescribed burn areas prior to and when burning is in progress. When encountering the signs, drivers are asked to slow down in case shifting winds increase the smoke along roadways near the burn areas. “Whether it’s prescribed fire or wildfire, if the public encounters smoke on the highways, slow down, turn on your lights and drive appropriately under the conditions,” said Cornelius. Over the next few weeks, firefighters on the Mark Twain National Forest will look for opportunities to conduct several prescribed burns in the next few months. Prescribed fire operations will be posted to the Forest Service Facebook page at www.facebook.com/marktwainnationalforest on the day of the burn. Lost Glade -- Located on the Houston portion of the Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger District, this prescribed fire is planned in a section of forest
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was fair and just. He delighted in talking to both lawyers and the lay community about the law, and delighted in the success of his fellow lawyers and judges.” Breckenridge continued, “Judge Teitelman’s love of justice and the law was paralleled only by his love of people. He provided support and encouragement to his friends in the things that mattered most to them. And he considered almost everyone he met a friend. He had a remarkable ability to retain and recall information about people and events, and to find connections with each of them. His seemingly boundless energy, enthusiasm, and empathy strengthened and gave hope to those around him in thoughtful and meaningful ways. Judge Teitelman will be missed tremendously.” Teitelman was born September 25, 1947, in Philadelphia. He received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics in 1969 from the University of Pennsylvania and his law degree in 1973 from the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis. He ran his own solo law practice until joining Legal Services of Eastern Missouri in St. Louis in 1975, working his way up through that organization’s leadership and serving almost two decades as its executive
Freeze of Grandin; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Brett M. Freeze of Grandin; Jonathan Clayborn Taylor of Ellsinore; Archie L. Walker of Ellsinore; Steven Gene Phillips of Springfield; Ian Sean King of Van Buren; Driver Fail To Secure Child Less Than 8 Years Old In Child Restraint Or Booster Seat (Infraction): David Lee Gipson, Jr. of Salem; Dissolution Without Children: Christopher Clay Lavender of California vs. Selena Marie Lavender of Van Buren; Suit On Account: Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA vs. Patricia Wead of Van
Buren. OREGON COUNTY Non-Support, Total Arrears In Excess Of 12 Monthly Payments Due Under Order Of Support (Felony): Billy R. Neldon of Alton; Passing Bad Check-Less Than $500 (Misdemeanor): Vanessa Callahan of Thayer; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Walter D. Simmons of Alton; Dissolution Without Children: Edward Scott Weiner of Alton vs. Shelby Louise Trebbe of Wibraham, MA.
From Page One drug arrests; 116 - warnings “Unfortunately one person lost their life on the roadways in Troop G this Thanksgiving Day weekend,” said Capt. Inman. “Our troopers work very hard to keep the motoring public safe. Please do your part by wearing your seat belt and resolving to be a safe driver.” The only 100 percent
survivable crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. “Don’t Violate The Trust.”
From Page One four miles north of the community of Falcon, Missouri in Laclede County. This burn will be 344 acres in size. Burn objectives are to reduce the fuel loading in the hardwoods and glades, while stimulating the grass/forbs plant community and maintaining the open areas by top killing the invading woody species. This will promote wildlife diversity and habitat. The burn will likely have one day of firing operations. Blue Hole – This prescribed fire will be located on the Willow Springs portion of the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District. Specifically it will be eight miles west of the community of Pomona, Missouri (in portions of Howell and Douglas Counties). This project’s total area will be 4,487 acres in size; but it will be broken up into smaller burn units. Burning these smaller units will be accomplished in as few non-consecutive days as possible based on weather and the need to minimize smoke impacts to local roads and
communities. The Blue Hole prescribed fire will reduce the fuel load in the area while stimulating and diversifying grass and other plant communities. In the forested areas, the objective is to mimic the historical fire occurrence and improve forest health by clearing a bed for pine regeneration. White Cloud – This prescribed fire is on the Cedar Creek portion of the Houston/ Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger District, approximately seven miles northwest of Fulton, Missouri in Callaway County. The unit is located in the northern part of Callaway County centrally located between Miller Creek and Middle River. The White Cloud Prescribed Fire is planned to be 216 acres in size. The primary objectives for this prescribed fire are to reduce the fuel loading in the hardwoods, and reduce small woody saplings; while also stimulating the grass/forbs plant community, and maintaining or improving the openness of the area. This is expected to be a one day firing operation.
From Page One director and general counsel. He served as a judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, from January 1998 through February 2002. Teitelman was Missouri’s first Jewish and first legally blind judge. At his formal swearing-in ceremony at the Supreme Court, Teitelman paraphrased Helen Keller in telling the crowd, “For a committed life, one has to have fidelity to a noble purpose, and for me, that purpose has been the fight for justice.” But he added, “This installation is not about me. It is about the people I have worked with and the people I have served.” Teitelman had a long commitment to public service and bar activities. He was a member of numerous local bar associations throughout the state and, for the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, served as chair of its young lawyers section, chair of its trial section, secretary, vice president and president and also served as president of its bar foundation. At The Missouri Bar, Teitelman served as chair of the disabled, minority and diversity law committee of the young lawyers’ section, chair of the delivery of legal services committee, and member of both the board of governors and its executive committee. He
was elected vice president and president-elect, the position he held at the time he was appointed to the Supreme Court. At the national level, Teitelman was very active with the American Bar Association. He was a past chair of its standing commission on mental and physical disability law, a member of its standing committee on pro bono and public service, a judicial division member of the standing committee on minorities in the judiciary, and was a lifetime sustaining fellow of the American Bar Foundation. He also participated in a number of civic and charitable activities, both in St. Louis as well as at the state and national levels. He also was a member of the Supreme Court of Missouri Historical Society. In addition, Teitelman was honored with numerous awards throughout his career, including The Missouri Bar’s President’s Award, Spurgeon Smithson Award and Purcell Award for Professionalism; awards from the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and Mound City Bar Association; and awards from the National Conference of Metropolitan Courts, the American Jewish Congress, the American Council for the Blind and the St. Louis Society for the Blind.
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Liberty Eagles take second at Thayer Tournament by Brian Ingalls Sports Writer brian@mvstandard.com
They’re back. As rough a start as the Liberty Eagles had two weeks ago at the Current River Challenge, their play last week demonstrated the rust is coming off. It took a lopsided night at the foul-line for the Thayer Bobcats to escape with a championship trophy on their home court last Saturday. Thayer shot 29 freethrows compared to just 10 for Liberty, and the Bobcats made 25 of those. It was enough for Thayer to come away with a seven-point victory, but it didn’t take away from the fact that Liberty had started to put things together, including dominant victories over Dora and Alton. “I thought we made some good strides defensively,” explained Liberty Eagles Head Coach Yancey Walker on
Monday, “I thought against Alton in the second game, we really did a good job except for offensive rebounding. Against Thayer we didn’t want to give up any three’s and they only made three for the entire game. We made five. So that’s the first time that’s happened and I feel like they’re the best team we’ve played maybe outside of Hartville. So we made some strides. We just gotta keep making them.” For most of the tournament, Liberty was doing just that. The Eagles played 12 quarters of basketball and outscored their opponents in 10, pulling away from the Dora Falcons for a 6841 victory, turbo-clocking Alton in the second round 56-16, before letting one slip away in the second half against Thayer for a 64-57 loss that handed the Eagles the second-place trophy. Both Shalin Stout and Josh Pruett were named to the All-Tournament team. Stout
scored 13 in the championship against Thayer and was a force all three nights underneath the basket. Pruett scored in double-figures in all three games, his highest total coming in the championship against Thayer as he led the Eagles with 16 points on the night. All nine of Liberty’s players scored the first night against Dora, led by Mathew Coatney with 13 points, Pruett with 12, Brenton Bush with 10, and Stout with 9 points. Coatney led the team against Alton as well, scoring 17 points while Pruett added 13, and Brodyn Kenaga scored 10 more. There were more good things happening besides scoring, however. “I think a lot of guys are making improvements,” said Coach Walker, “Obviously Shalin and Josh made the All-Tournament team but I feel like there were a lot of positive things that a lot of guys did especially…the post players.
offense. Missouri has flaws, but so does every team in the East. But as much as I like to daydream about another trip to Atlanta to watch Missouri play in the brand new Mercedes-Benz Stadium that will host the SEC Championship Game in 2017, the first step for the Tigers next year is to get back to a bowl game. With the glut of bowls these days, missing a bowl for back-to-back seasons is pretty bad. Getting back to a bowl in 2017 would be a tangible sign of positive momentum for the program. A good season might also help reinvigorate a fan base that has shown signs of apathy. The crowds this year were generally sparse, and for the first time since 1996 Missouri did not draw 60,000 fans for any home game all season. Big crowds and enthusiastic fan bases mean better home field advantages and the kind of financial support big-time college football programs need. So what can Missouri do to make a better season happen? The offense showed signs of life after a historically bad 2015, but the
Tigers need to show more consistency on offense, and improve a little bit against the better defenses. Sophomore quarterback Drew Lock seemed to develop good rapport with his young receivers as the season wore on, and freshman running back Damarea Crockett ran for over 1,000 yards. The defense needs to improve, especially with defensive lineman Charles Harris leaving a year early to go to the NFL. (Although he is on track to get his degree before leaving.) Coach Barry Odom’s background is in defense, and this is a critical area to address. For those setting up your countdowns, the Tigers’ next game is Sept. 2, 2017, against Missouri State at Faurot Field. The schedule sets up to build momentum early, with four straight home games to open the season. I can see an 8-4 season with this schedule. The Tigers dive into SEC play in the second week, hosting South Carolina, in what should be a pivotal game. Odom’s Year 2 will get into the key tests quickly.
Missouri looks to get back to bowl, compete in wide-open SEC East in 2017 by Benjamin Herrold Sports Writer
The Southeastern Conference Championship Game is a grand spectacle, one of the most breathtaking, intense sporting events I’ve attended. So even with West Division champ Alabama heavily favored over Florida from the East, I tuned in. The Crimson Tide predictably rolled, playing a brand of college football it doesn’t seem like any team can match. Florida did what they could, but the Gators are much less imposing, much more beatable. The takeaway was clear, even if Alabama remains a monolith that looms over the SEC, directed by the untiring, Little Debbie-cake enjoying Nick Saban, appropriately born on Halloween and destined the haunt the nightmares of the conference’s other coaches, the East remains attainable and up for grabs. Just about any team in the division has a chance to win the East next year, including Missouri. The Tigers had a dismal season, finishing 4-8 and 2-6 in SEC play, but they showed some firepower on
They’re starting to use their bodies more…starting to do the little things it takes to get easy baskets. I think everybody’s coming into their own. I thought our guards shot the ball well, took care of the ball well, did a lot of nice things.” It almost added up to another championship against Thayer, but this time the home court proved too much of an advantage. The Eagles fell behind in the third quarter, the first time all week that Liberty had been outscored in a quarter, thanks in part to Zyman Langley catching fire for 10 points in those 8 minutes. In the fourth quarter, Thayer was at the foulline eight times, while Liberty found themselves shooting free-throws just once. And it’s hard to catch up when the other team makes 14 of 16 those. “We just didn’t keep them off the free-throw line,” admitted Coach Walker, but he was still encouraged overall, “I thought we made some big strides offensively using our post players. I thought we made some big strides making big shots, making big free throws, sharing the basketball. I saw a lot of things I liked, just gotta do a better job keeping them off the free-throw line.” At the rate Liberty is improving, the next match-up against the Bobcats could be an entirely different story. In fact, that could sum up the weekend. After a very rough couple of outings against quality competition at the Current River Challenge in Van Buren over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Eagles looked like a different team last week. It didn’t take long either. Against Dora, Mathew Coatney helped Liberty take a 1610 first quarter lead after hitting two early three-point shots, plus another two-point basket. Stout added four points in the first quarter, while Andrew Holden and Josh Pruett added two apiece. Devin Hedden and Tyler Dewick kept things going in the second quarter as Dewick scored three times, and Hedden added a 3-point shot. Things really broke open in the third quarter, however, as the Eagles outscored the Falcons 22-9 to take a commanding 5028 lead into the fourth quarter. If anything was going wrong for the Eagles, it was free-throw shooting. Liberty was just 9 of 25 from the line for the game, but luckily, the Falcons were only marginally better, hitting just 14 of 25 free-throws. When the Eagles were making foul-shots, at least they were doing so when
it mattered most. Of the nine shots that Liberty made, six of those came in the fourth as the Eagles put Dora away 68-41 to advance to the second round. That’s where the Alton Comets found themselves in trouble. If it wasn’t for Dawson Sisco, the Comets would not have scored in the first quarter. Sisco made all seven of Alton’s points in the first eight minutes, while Coatney, Holden, Bush, and Pruett were scoring for Liberty. The Eagles jumped out to a 16-7 lead, and then really poured it on the second quarter. The key word was “two” as in two baskets by Coatney, two by Bush, two by Pruett, and two baskets by Kenaga, along with two freethrows. By halftime, the Eagles were at cruising altitude with a 34-9 advantage. It was more of the same in the second half. Liberty outscored Alton 15-6 in the third quarter, and coasted with a turbo-clocked fourth quarter to a 56-16 victory. Coatney’s 17 points not only led the Eagles, but he led the entire Alton team. And on Saturday, for one half at least, it appeared the Liberty Eagles were just too much for even the Thayer Bobcats. Pru-
ett hit two 3-point shots while Stout sank three baskets and Bush added six more points to give the Eagles a 28-23 lead by halftime. Thayer’s leading scorer Kobe Meyer only had five points in the first half, but in a sign of things to come, all five had come from the free throw line. The 6’ tall junior was five of six in the first half, and made 10 out of 10 from the line in the second half. He finished with 22 points, but his 15 points from the line were more than all the free-throws Liberty attempted (10). The result was the Eagles five-point lead evaporated in the third quarter, and despite scoring 20 points in the fourth, the Eagles couldn’t catch the Bobcats. It was a frustrating loss to be sure, but after a rough start, the Eagles are starting to look like their old selves. In a good way. SCORING AGAINST DORA: Dewick 7, Coatney 13, Holden 8, Bush 10, Stout 9, Hedden 3, Orchard 2, Pruett 12, Kenaga 4; AGAINST ALTON: Dewick 2, Coatney 17, Holden 4, Bush 9, Stout 1, Pruett 13, Kenaga 10; AGAINST THAYER: Dewick 2, Coatney 7, Holden 4, Bush 6, Stout 13, Orchard 5, Pruett 16, Kenaga 4.
Tree lighting ceremony Dec. 8 Everyone is invited to the 11th annual tree lighting ceremony at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the Lybyer Technology Center at Missouri State University-West Plains. This free event, sponsored by the Future Alumni Organization (FAO), rings in the holiday season on campus, organizers said. Chancellor Drew Bennett will welcome guests, and the West Plains Elementary School choir will lead everyone in sing-
ing som of the season’s favorite songs. FAO President Christopher Berger, Conway, and Vice President Destiny Johnson, Viola, Arkansas, will light the tree to shine on hand-made ornaments created by students from the university’s various organizations. Cookies and hot cocoa also will be served. For more information, call the Missouri State-West Plains development office at 417-2557240.
FUTURE ALUMNI ORGANIZATION (FAO) Vice President Destiny Johnson, Viola, Arkansas, and President Chris Berger, Conway, showcase the group’s homemade ornaments for the 11th annual tree lighting ceremony at Missouri State University-West Plains. Members from all student organziations make ornaments for the tree in Lybyer Technology Center. (Photo provided to the Standard)
Strong initiated into Delta Kappa Gamma Congratulations to Beth Strong, a teacher in the Dora School District. Beth teaches 5th-8th grade Social Studies and 8th grade Reading. She was initiated into the Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma on Saturday, November 19, 2016 in West Plains, MO. Delta Kappa Gamma Society International ,a women’s teacher organization, has approximately 95,000 members worldwide. The local Xi Chapter includes members from the following school districts: Ava, Birch Tree, Dora, Eminence, Gainesville, Mtn. View- Liberty, Winona, West Plains and
Willow Springs. This organization seeks to honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education: to advance the professional interest and position of women in education; and to inform the members of current economic social political and educa-
tional issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society. It was an honor for Caryl Feiler to recommend Beth to join this teacher organization, since she was Beth’s Kindergarten teacher in Gainesville. Caryl Feiler is a retired teacher and currently resides in Mtn. Home, AR.
Delta Kappa Gamma Initiation - Beth Strong, a teacher from Dora was initiated into the Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamme recently. Pictured above, Caryl Feiler, of Mtn. Home (retired teacher from Gainesville) and Strong. (Photo provided to the Standard)
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Test confirms traveler infected with Zika virus
Locating Lost Life Insurance Policies Dear Savvy Senior, When my mom passed away we thought she had a life insurance policy, but we have no idea how to track it down. Do you know of any resources that might help? Searching Susan Dear Susan, Lost or forgotten life insurance policies are very common in the U.S. It’s estimated that more than $7 billion in benefits from unclaimed life insurance policies are waiting to be claimed by their rightful beneficiaries. While unfortunately, there isn’t a national database for tracking down these policies, there are a number of strategies and a few new resources that can help your search. Here are several to get you started. Search her records: Check your mom’s financial records or storage areas where she kept her important papers for a policy, records of premium payments, or bills from an insurer. Also contact her employer or former employer benefits administrator, insurance agents, financial planner, accountant, attorney or other adviser and ask if they know about a life insurance policy. Also check safe-deposit boxes, monitor the mail for premium invoices or whole-life dividend notices, and review old income-tax returns, looking for interest income from, and interest expenses paid, to life insurance companies. Contact the insurer: If you suspect that a particular insurer underwrote the policy, contact that carrier’s claim office and ask. The more information you have, like your mom’s date of birth and death, Social Security number and address, the easier it will be to track down. Contact information of some big insurers include: Prudential 800-778-2255; MetLife Metlife.com/policyfinder; AIG 800-888-2452; Nationwide 800-848-6331; John Hancock JohnHancock.com – click on “Contact Us” then on “Account Search Request.” Get state help: Nineteen state insurance departments have a policy locator service program that can help you locate lost life insurance, and many other states offer resources that can help you with your search. To find direct access to these resources visit the American Council of Life Insurers website at ACLI.com/consumers – click on “Missing Policy Tips.” Search unclaimed property: If your mom died more than a few years ago, benefits may have already been turned over to the unclaimed property office of the state where the policy was purchased. Go to MissingMoney.com, a website of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, to search records from 40 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. The pull-down menu under Links connects you to a map and addresses for unclaimed property agencies. Or, to find links to each state’s unclaimed-property division use Unclaimed.org. If your mom’s name or a potential benefactor’s name produces a hit, you’ll need to prove your claim. Required documentation, which can vary by state, is detailed in claim forms, and a death certificate might be necessary. If you need a copy of your mom’s death certificate, contact the vital records office in the state where she died, or go to VitalChek.com. Search fee-based services: There are several businesses that offer policy locator services for a fee. The MIB Group, for example, which is a data-sharing service for life and health insurance companies, offers a policy locator service at PolicyLocator. com for $75. But it only tracks applications for individual policies made since 1996. You can also get assistance at Policy Inspector (PolicyInspector.com) for $99, and L-LIFE (LostLifeIns.com) for $108.50, who will do the searching for you. 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.
Walter Vowell, III and Nova Ann Williams, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Nevaeh Marie Vowell, born November 18 at 5:19 p.m. at Ozarks Medical Center (OMC). She weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long. Her siblings are Shaylee, 3; and Justin, 1. Grandparents are Sheila Winterland, Bruce Williams, Walter Vowell, Jr., and Mellisa McBeth. David Daily, Sr. and Christina Means, Mountain View, are the parents of a baby girl, Navaeh Aireona Daily, born November 18 at 9:34 p.m. at OMC. She weighed 7 pounds 11 1/2 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her siblings are Elijah, 3; and David, 3. Grandparents are Michael Means, Willow Springs and Debby Phipps, Loconia, New Hampshire.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services confirmed a case of Zika virus found in man who traveled to Mexico. This case brings the total number of travel-related cases found in Missouri to 34. Additionally, on November 18, 2016, the World Health Organization declared that Zika virus is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern but instead should be viewed as an enduring public health challenge.
Given that development, DHSS will no longer send out announcements regarding each travel-related case of Zika virus. However, case count information will still be available upon request. DHSS will continue ongoing work to test possible cases, educate the public about the dangers of mosquito bites and Zika virus and track any new developments related to the disease. The CDC is recommending
pregnant women avoid traveling to Zika-affected areas which include areas of Florida and countries ranging from Mexico into the Caribbean, Central America and South America. All travelers returning from these areas should take precautions like wearing EPA-registered insect repellent to avoid mosquitoes. Additionally, all travelers to these areas should abstain from sex or use condoms for at least 8 weeks af-
Nurse Practitioner Hilda Newell joins OMC Urgent Care Clinic Family Nurse Practitioner Hilda Newell has joined the medical team at OMC Urgent Care Clinic, located at 181 N. Kentucky Avenue, Suite 100 in West Plains. Newell joins Dr. Jose Atiles, Dr. Druery Dixon, and Nurse Practitioner Madalyn Hicks. The Urgent Care Clinic provides treatment for minor trauma and illnesses that require same day attention, but are not severe enough for a trip to the emergency room. Services also available for adults and children include stitches, digital X-ray,
limited lab services, Workman’s Comp, and minor wound care. Patients are seen on a walk-in basis with no appointment necessary, 7 days a week, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Newell holds a Master of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Clarkson College in Omaha, Nebraska. Newell, her husband and children relocated to the area in 2012 when she came to work at OMC Emergency Department. For more information, contact the clinic at 417-257-5911.
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Nurse Practitioner Shawna Middleton joins OMC Pain Management Clinic
Shawna Middleton
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) Shawna Middleton has joined the medical team at OMC Pain Management Clinic, located at 3000 Independence Square in West Plains. Middleton joins Dr. Taghogho Agarin and Dr. Ross Andreassen in providing comprehensive medical management of pain and minimally invasive techniques for pain management. Middleton holds a Master of Science in Nursing and a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Arkansas State University. Middleton worked as a nurse practitioner at OMC Orthopedics from 2013 to 2015. Middleton and her husband have two children. In her spare time, Middleton enjoys spending time with family, hunting and fishing, crafts, and watching the Razorbacks. For more information, contact the clinic at 417-2561761.
ter returning. If a traveler or a traveler’s partner is pregnant or trying to become pregnant, a doctor should be consulted for specific guidance. Also, returning travelers should immediately contact their health care providers if at any point they feel they may have Zika virus. International health officials have found a connection between pregnant women contracting the virus and a birth defect called microcephaly in their newborn infants. According to the CDC, babies with microcephaly often have smaller head sizes and brains that might not have developed properly. Nearly 80 percent of people infected with the virus will have no symptoms. Typically, symptoms are mild and include fever, rash, joint soreness and/or redness of eyes. According to the CDC, Zika virus has the potential to be spread through a mosquito bite, through unprotected sexual contact, through blood transfusion and an infected pregnant woman can pass Zika virus to her fetus during pregnancy. There is not currently a vaccine for Zika virus. The best prevention measure is to avoid mosquito bites in areas with ongoing transmission. There have been no reported cases of Zika virus contracted from a mosquito bite in Missouri. Ways to avoid mosquito bites while outdoors include wearing EPA-registered insect repellent with DEET, wearing pants and long sleeves, or remaining indoors in an air conditioned environment. Since the beginning of the year, DHSS has regularly updated health care providers and the public about Zika virus in addition to coordinating the approval of Missourians for testing.
Adolphson, LPN wins OMC’s first DAISY Award Quintin Adolphson a Licenced Practice Nurse (LPN) at Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) was awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a national recognition program through the DAISY Foundation. OMC recently partnered with the DAISY Foundation and Adolphson was the first OMC nurse to receive the award. Adolphson’s nomination by a peer recognized him for ongoing leadership, putting others first, and excellence in patient safety. The DAISY Award was established in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes who wanted to recognize the skillful and compassionate care Patrick received from his nurses during his eight-week hospitalization. The program is designed to honor the super-human work nurses do for patients and families every day.
DAISY Award - Pictured above, left to right, Kurt Abbey, RN, OMC Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer; Angela Nettles, RN, Director 2 North and 2 South; Quintin Adolphson, LPN, DAISY Award recipient; and Tom Keller, OMC President and CEO. (Photo provided to the Standard)
Now 17 years later, the DAISY Award program is in over 2,300 healthcare facilities in all 50 states and 14 other countries. The strategic impact of the program on nurses and
their organizations is deep, affecting nurses’ job satisfaction, retention, teamwork, pride, organizational culture, health work environment and more.
To nominate a nurse at OMC for the DAISY Award, download a form at: http:// www.ozarksmedicalcenter. com/documents/DAISY_ Nomination-Form.pdf.
Time running out to make changes to Medicare plans Time is running out for seniors who need to make changes to their Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans. The only time those changes can be made is during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), which ends Wednesday, December 7. Seniors who miss the AEP deadline or aren’t satisfied with their Medicare Advantage or Part D plan will have to wait a year to make changes
which could cost them valuable money and access to services they may need to use in 2017. “Not only do medical needs and plan designs change each year, but there have been significant changes to the networks that certain Part D carriers use,” explained Stephanie Willbanks of HomeTown Insurance in Mountain View. “That’s why it’s so important that seniors review their options and make changes before
the deadline on December 7. Their plan choice will essentially be locked in until next year’s AEP.” While seniors may not be able to change their Medicare Advantage or Part D plan after the AEP deadline, they can disenroll from a plan during the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP). The MADP occurs every year from January 1 to February 14. “During the MADP, seniors
can return to original Medicare to replace the plan they disenrolled from,” further explained Willbanks. “However, a new Medicare Advantage plan cannot be selected until next year.” Local seniors needing to make plan changes before the end of the Medicare AEP should contact a local health insurance agent who has been certified to sell Medicare Advantage and Part D plans before December 7.
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Red Angus steers and 350 head Fancy Red Angus replacement heifers. Demand was good on a moderate to heavy supply. The feeder supply included 61 percent Steers, 34 percent Heifers, and 5 percent Bulls with 51 percent of the offering weighing over 600 lbs. Cow and Bull Auction Report for 11/30/2016 Receipts: 787 Last Week: 468 Year Ago: 602 *** Special Pre-Vac Sale Friday, December 2 - 8:00 A.M. *** *** Special Cow Sale - Friday, December 9 - 6:00 P.M. *** Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls traded 1.00-2.00higher. Demand was good on a heavy supply with the bulk of the offering made up of slaughter cows and aged replacement cows. The supply consisted of 48 percent slaughter cows, 20 percent bred cows,6 percent cow/calf pairs, 7 percent slaughter bulls, 8 percent stocker/feeder cows and 11 percent calves. The Special Feeder Sale on Friday,Dec. 2nd includes over 300 hd of 5-6 weight Fancy Red Angus Replacement Heifers. The Special Cow Sale on Dec. 9th includes 120 head of Fancy12 weight black-hided heifers bred to easy calving bulls that will begin calving in March.
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Independence Christmas tree lights up governor’s lawn Thousands of people who see the governor’s mansion in Jefferson City during the holiday season will get to admire a 30-foot Christmas tree from Independence. Finding the official Christmas tree for display in front of the governor’s mansion is a long-standing tradition for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Each year toward the end of the summer, MDC issues a statewide call for nominations in search of that special tree. Missourians are encouraged to send photos of prospective trees, all of which are reviewed by MDC Forestry staff. “The tree selected for the mansion lawn is a 30-foot eastern red cedar donated
by Bud Perrin of Independence,” said MDC Forestry Program Supervisor Holly Dentner. “His tree was one of 18 submissions we received this year.” The tree was removed from Perrin’s yard by MDC crews on Nov. 22 and placed on the mansion lawn on Nov. 28. The official tree lighting ceremony will take place Dec. 2. Missouri’s eastern red cedars often grow on glades, bluffs, rocky woods, pastures, and along roadsides and fencerows. They are the most common native conifer in the state. “This eastern red cedar is a beautiful example of a tree that’s seen just about everywhere in Missouri,” said
Dentner. “Perrin’s tree is came from Pea Ridge For- near Hermann. for Christmas trees visFor more informa- it likely one of many that will est, a Christmas tree farm http://on.mo.gov/2gserve as Christmas trees this and wholesale nursery tion about how to care GWX1l. year.” The selection criteria for the governor’s mansion Christmas tree include practical concerns such as how accessible the tree is for removal, its size, species, and appearance. MDC looks for trees that have to be removed anyway, for home expansion, utility work or space limitations. In this instance, Perrin’s tree had become too large for the backyard, and it was going to be removed this fall. MDC also provided the governor’s mansion with seven white pine trees to be placed throughout the mansion. The white pines
Young hunters check nearly 3,000 deer during late youth portion Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young deer hunters ages 6 through 15 checked 2,944 deer during Missouri’s late youth portion of this year’s deer hunting season, Nov. 25-27. Of the 2,944 deer harvested, 1,149 were antlered bucks, 426 were button bucks, and 1,369 were does. Top harvest counties were Pike with 70 deer checked, Howell with 55, and Lincoln and Osage with 52 each.
Last year’s late youth portion harvest total was 2,353 with 664 being antlered bucks, 376 button bucks, and 1,313 does. Deer hunting in Missouri continues with archery deer hunting through Jan. 15, firearms antlerless portion Dec. 2-4, and firearms alternative methods portion Dec. 24 through Jan. 3. Learn more about deer hunting from MDC at huntfish.mdc. mo.gov/hunting-trapping/ species/deer.
Buy Missouri hunting permits from numerous vendors around the state, online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits, or through the Conservation Department’s free mobile apps, Mo Hunting and Mo Fishing, available for download through Google Play for Android devices or the App Store for Apple devices. For current, preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at https:// extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/ harvest_table/. For harvest summaries from past years, visit https://huntfish.mdc. mo.gov/hunting-trapping/ species/deer/deer-harvest-reports/deer-harvest-summaries. Missouri offers some of the best deer hunting in the country and deer hunting is an important part of many Missourians’ lives and family traditions. Deer hunting is also an important economic driver in Missouri and gives Young deer hunters ages 6 through 15 checked 2,944 a $1 billion annual boost to deer during Missouri’s late youth portion of this year’s deer the state and local econohunting season, Nov. 25-27. (Photo courtesy of MDC) mies.
Pocket-sized 2017 Cattle Management Red Books are here The popular pocket-sized beef cattle Red Books are now available for producers at the Howell County Extension office for $6.00. The Redbooks provide an effective way for producers to keep cattle operation re-
cords. The book has a gestation table, a guide for body condition scoring, and pages for herd inventory, pasture usage, calving information, breeding dates, and performance records. The back half of the book contains a
2017 calendar and room for notes or phone numbers. For more information contact Howell County Extension at 417-256-2391 or stop by at 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd., West Plains, MO 65775 to purchase.
Christmas Tree - A 30-foot eastern red cedar was selected for this year’s Christmas tree for the governor’s mansion. Staff from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri Department of Conservation delivered the tree Nov. 28. (Photo courtesy of MDC)
Concession prospectus issued for ONSR The National Park Service issued a concession prospectus on November 29 for the continuation of thirteen (13) concession contracts for the rental of canoes, kayaks, rafts, and tubes, and providing associated shuttle services within Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The response date for submissions is March 1, 2017. The term of each new concession contract will be for ten (10) years. Ozark National Scenic Riverways extends along 134 miles of the Current and Jacks Fork rivers in the Ozark Highlands of southeastern Missouri. The rivers are administered in three zones or districts: the Upper Current, Jacks Fork, and Lower Current. The businesses will be located outside the park, but will be authorized by contract to provide commercial services within the boundary of Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Concessioners are assigned specific areas in which to operate. The businesses are seasonally operated, with the prime operating season between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The shoulder season is typically
April 15 through Memorial Day, and Labor Day through October 15. The prospectus is available for review and downloading at: https://concessions. nps.gov/prospectuses.htm at no charge. If you retrieve a copy of the prospectus from the website please notify Tracy Simmons at tracy_ simmons@nps.gov so you can be placed on a mailing list to receive modifications and other correspondence regarding this prospectus. Bound copies are available at the cost of $30 which covers the cost of printing and express delivery. If a bound copy is preferred, a check or money order (no cash or credit accepted) must
be payable to the National Park Service and sent to Tracy Simmons, Concessions Management Specialist, National Park Service, Midwest Regional Office, 601 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. A delivery address must be provided. Telephone inquiries may be directed to 402-661-1750. Ozark National Scenic Riverways preserves the free-flowing Current and Jacks Fork Rivers, the surrounding natural resources, and the unique cultural heritage of the Ozark people. For more information, visit the park’s Facebook page,visit the park website at www.nps.gov/ozar, or phone (573) 323-4236.
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From Page One equipment, and safety trainings. “This culmination of experience in conservation and habitat management gives Cody the tools he needs to conduct a successful private land program in Shannon County,” McKee said. For information on how
MDC works with landowners to improve habitat, or to find a private lands conservationist near you, go online to mdc.mo.gov. Shannon County landowners can reach Roberts at (573)2263241, extension 106, or by email at cody.roberts@mdc. mo.gov.
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Birch Tree community holds annual Christmas Parade
Birch Tree Chamber Christmas Light Contest The Birch Tree Chamber of Commerce will once again hold their Christmas Light Contest. There will be cash prizes for the first three places. The contest is restricted to Birch Tree residents only. Chamber members will travel around the Birch Tree community and judge the lights on Thursday, December 22 at 6 p.m. Be sure and have your yard decorated for Christmas and the lights on December 22.