Mtn. View
LHS Senior Night See Pages 6 & 7
Multiple grass fires, one fatality
The Mtn. View Fire Department has been busy with multiple grass fire being reported throughout Mtn. View and Howell County. According to Mtn. View Fire Chief Nick Heavrin the department has responded to four grass fire in the past week, one of which involved a fatality. Chief Heavrin stated that the departmented responded to a grass fire on Y Highway at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10. A man, identified as Carl Pruett, age 85, was burning some land on his farm in Texas County when the fire got out of control. Pruett reportedly died in the fire. "This time of the year is dangerous to burn," stated Chief Heavrin. He urged all community members to be cautious when burning as the ground coverage is extremely dry and winds are unpredictable.
Vulture Venture Program See Page 10
Volume 109 - Issue 4
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Mtn. View
First snowstorm of 2015
The first winter storm of 2015 was a monstrous one as roads remain covered well into Monday afternoon. The rain and ice mixture began to fall around 7 p.m. in areas of Southern Missouri on Sunday, Feb. 15 as temperatures dropped from 70 degress on Saturday, Feb. 14 to 20 degrees on Sunday. Missouri Around 6 inches of snow fell on the Ozarks late Sunday night and into Monday morning. Temperatures for the week are predicted to not rise above 30 degrees until the weekend. Night time Snow Storm - The first snowstorm of 2015 left roadways completely covered temperatures are predicted Missouri will execute a to stay below freezing until around 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 16. A mixture of ice and rain began to fall around 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15 in the Mtn. View area followed by several inches of snow that man convicted of killing a See Snowstorm on Page 5 continued to fall throughout Monday. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) law enforcement officer on Tuesday, March 17 at 6 p.m. Cecil L. Clayton, 74 of Purdy is Missouri's Cecil L. oldest death Clayton row inmate. A West once inside, Perkins began Officers with the WPPD will have no choice but to Clayton was convicted Plains man, asking if there was a man attempted to contact Perkins use deadly force to defend for the shooting death of who was out inside the house. He then at his residence on St. Louis themselves, in turn killing Deputy Chris Castetter in on parole for opened a folding knife and Street. His vehicle was in the subject. While speaking October of 1997. According murder-1st displayed the blade to the the driveway but nobody with the female victim to court documents, Clayton degree, has female victim. She stated answered the door. Officers Perkin's mother called the shot Deputy Castetter in the been arrested that in the past Perkins had received reports that Perkins female victim and said that head at point-blank range Kurt Perkins by the West threatened to kill her. After was texting a friend stating Perkins called her and told on Nov. 27, 1996 while the Plains Police Department Perkins determined there the police needed to get her the police were going to deputy was inside his patrol on charges of burglary-1st was no other subjects in away from his residence or have to kill him. unit, outside a residence that degree; resisting arrest and the residence he left. The it would be "suicide by cops While the WPPD was had called in and reported unlawful use of a weapon. female victim advised that if tonight" which means that the obtaining a search warrant a suspicious vehicle in the According to reports, there had been a male inside subject is going to use force for Perkins residence they area. the West Plains Police the residence she believed against law enforcement accessed Perkins' Facebook Clayton was convicted Department was dispatched to Perkins would have "gutted" officers to such a degree that of murder by a Joplin jury. a residence on Jackson Street the male. law enforcement officers See Arrest on Page 5 The trial took three days and in West Plains on Monday, the jury recommended the Feb. 9 at approximately death penalty. Clayton was 10:18 p.m. For a report that sentenced to death on Dec. a male subject known to the 1, 1997. homeowner had forced entry Several attempts were made into the home and had later A Winona woman was 19, 5 miles North of Winona transported by Air Evac to by Clayton's attorneys to left the area. The WPPD fatally injured in a two- when she crossed into the Mercy Hospital in Springfield appeal the conviction and death spoke with the female victim vehicle accident that Northbound lane and struck with serious injuries. sentence arguing that Clayton who advised that the male occurred on Friday, Feb. 13 a 2011 Ford F-150 operated The accident was was mentally incompetent to was Kurt A. Perkins, 49 at 10:55 p.m. in Shannon by Gregory T. Phipps, 29 investigated by Cpl. D.W. stand trial. Missouri state and of West Plains. She stated County. of Willow Springs head-on. Hinten and assisted by Sgt. federal appeals courts upheld he began striking her front According to the Missouri Pulliam was extracted from J.S. Cravens, Cpl. B.D. the conviction and death door, causing damage to State Highway Patrol, a the vehicle by Eminence Fire Foster, Cpl. C.R. Haden and penalty. the door until it was forced 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Department and pronounced MCIU Team 4, Sgt. T.G. State and federal appeals open. Damage to the door operated by Cara D. Pulliam, dead at the scene by Pulley. This was Troop G's courts have upheld the was observed by the WPPD. 45 of Winona was travelling Shannon County Coroner first fatality of 2015 compared conviction and the death The female victim stated that Southbound on MO Route Tim Denton. Phipps was to two this time last year. penalty, or refused to consider his appeals. Clayton's attorneys argued he was mentally incompetent to stand trial.
March execution date set
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Convicted murderer out on parole arrested for burglary, weapon charge
Winona
First fatality of 2015 for Troop G
CDC
What should you know about the Influenza season?
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What type of Flu Season are we having? Accoring to the Center for Disease Control, as of February 6, 2015, despite declines in some key
Winona
indicators, flu remains widespread across most of the country and severity indicators are still high. National influenza-likeillness levels are declining
Pharmacy operating under probationary permit Lexi's Medicine, Inc. of Winona is currently operating but the pharmacy's permit is subject to a five year probationary period according to the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. Lexi's filed an application for pharmacy permit with the board on December 14, 2014. The permit is for a location at 211 Ash in Winona, Missouri. The reason for Lexi's filing for a pharmacy permit is due to the fact that on November 3, 2014 Mika's Medicine, Inc., through Mika Lindsey, its President and
pharmacist-in-charge pled guilty to knowingly violating Title 21, USC Section 842(a) (13), by knowingly selling pseudoephedrine at retail without possessing a valid self-certification from the Attorney General of the United States as mandated by Title 21, USC Section 830 (e) (1) (B) (i). Mika Lindsey is listed on Lexis application as Lexi's pharmacist-in-charge. In lieu of denying a pharmacy permit the Board issued Lexi's Medicine, Inc. a permit subject to a probation period of five years.
slowly; at a regional level some parts of the country are seeing declines in activity while other parts of the country are seeing increases. Mismatched H3N2 flu viruses continue to predominate across the country, hitting older people hard. As of February 6, the flu-associated hospitalization rate among people 65 and older is the highest rate recorded since CDC began tracking that data in 2005. Overall nearly 60 percent of flu-associated hospitalizations have been among people 65 years and older. Children 0-4 years have the second-highest hospitalization rate so far this season. Like older people, children often fare worse during H3N2-predominant seasons, however the hospitalization rate for that age group this season is similar to what was seen for the same week during
2012-2013, which was the last H3N2-predominant season. . Flu activity most commonly peaks in the U.S. between December and February. However, seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and continue to occur as late as May. Is there any unusual symptoms associated with the 2015 flu? Since December 2014, multiple states have notified CDC of laboratory-confirmed influenza infections in persons who have swelling of their salivary glands (a condition called ‘parotitis’). Of the cases of influenza infection with parotitis that have been reported to CDC, the majority have occurred in children with influenza A (H3) infection, and have resulted in mild illness. No deaths have been reported. CDC is currently See Influenza on Page 5
Willow Springs
Student suspended, investigation continues
A Willow Springs High School student was suspended after suspicious paperwork was brought to the attention of school officials on Friday, Feb. 6. According to Willow Springs School District Superintendent Dr. Derrick Hutsell at around 2 p.m. two students found a crewd diagram of the school and brought it to the attention of school officials. "We quickly identified who was responsible for the diagram and called the authorities," stated Dr. Hutsell. Authorities arrived at the students' home and did a search of the residence. At this time they uncovered a smiliar note in a notebook. "The student and parent have both been cooperative in the process," Dr. Hutsell explained. "We at no time felt there was any danger to anybody at the distrubt but we do have to take these seriously and look into any type of threat." The district has a threat assessment team comprised of Dr. Hutsell, area principals and assistant principals, social worker, school resource officer, counselors and the juvenile officer. The team was brought together on Monday, Feb. 9 and during that process they were contacting students and parents. As of press time, the student See Suspended on Page 5
HOWELL CO.
MOST WANTED
The Howell County Sheriff's Department has issued warrants and is looking for four individuals in the Howell County area. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these individuals, do not try to apprehend them, call the sheriff's office at 417-2562544 or local authorities. Kristin G. Norris, age 32 - Wanted for class C felony charge of receiving stolen property. Bond set at $4,900. (No photo available.) Damien E. Short, age 33 - Wanted for probation violation warrant for arrest on a class D felony charge of non-support. No bond. Zachary R. Schuler, age 24 - Wanted for three class C felony charges of forgery and one class C felony charge of theft/stealing. Bond set at $4,900. Jessica M. Perez, age 23 - Wanted for three class C felony charges of forgery and one class C felony charge of theft/stealing. Bond set at $4,900. (No photo available.)
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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. 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 Monday, February 9, 2015 A male subject came into the sheriff's office and reported that he hit a deer on East U.S. Hwy. 160 and busted up the front end of his truck and lost the front plate bracket with his license plate. He stated that he struck the deer yesterday and returned to the location today in an attempt to locate the plate but was unable to locate it in the brush alongside the roadway. The plate number will be entered into the MULES computer as lost. Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Deputies were dispatched to CR 1330 in Pomona for a theft report. Upon his arrival he spoke to the victim who advised that she had ordered a chair and love seat slip cover some time back in January and had not received the items in the mail yet. Upon checking with the company they advised that the items had already been shipped sometime ago. She then contacted the post office and they confirmed the items were delivered to an address that she no longer lives at. She advised that she asked the new residents of this address but they advised that they had not seen these items. Wednesday, February 11, 2015 A female subject reported someone had broken into her storage unit and stole several items. A male subject called the sheriff's office and reported several items were stolen. This incident is still under investigation. Friday, February 13, 2015 Deputy Rodney Harper was dispatched to CR 2600 in West Plains for a domestic disturbance. A female reported that another female known to her had scratched her the night before. A full report has been done and charges are pending in this matter. Saturday, February 14, 2015 Deputy Bruce Sortman was dispatched to Private Road 8823 in West PLains for a report of a missing firearm. Upon his arrival, he was met with the reporting party who told deputies that the firearm was missing from his residence. An investigation has been started. Sunday, February 15, 2015 Deputy Bruce Sortman were dispatched to a residence in Willow Springs for a missing person report. Upon his arrival, he was notified a juvenile had possibly runaway. An investigation has been started. ARRESTS Tuesday, February 3, 2015 Justin Daniel Autrey, 34 of Pomona was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for fugitive from out of state; 2 counts of forgery and failure to register as a sex offender. He is currently being held on a $134,000 bond. Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Randall W. Mathis, 30 of Koshkonong was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 2-12-15 and is to appear in court on 3-6-15. Thursday, February 5, 2015 Randy K. Lee, 31 of Bolivar was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for DWI-alcohol intoxication. He is currently being held on a $5,000 bond. Christopher Gale Thompson, 39 of West Plains was arrested for DWI-alcohol intoxication. He was released per court order on 2-10-15.
The Standard News Friday, February 6, 2015 Bobby Allen Flygare, 28 of West Plains was arrested for resisting or interfering with arrest; DWI-alcohol intoxication; driving while revoked/suspended and operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent maner. He is currently being held on a $50,000 bond. Curtis James Patterson, 37 of Birch Tree was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. He bonded out on 2-11-15. Saturday, February 7, 2015 Mary Lynn Maka, 39 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She bonded out on 2-8-15 and is to appear in court on 3-2-15. Sunday, February 8, 2015 Jacob Paul Thompson, 22 of Winona was arrested on a Mtn. View Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He was transferred to MVPD on 2-11-15. Monday, February 9, 2015 Pavel Dmitriyevich Gantyuk, 36 of Willow Springs was arrested for DWI-alcohol intoxication and probation violation. He is currently being held on a $50,000 bond. Dustin Victor Gerhardt, 30 of Willow Springs was arrested for non-support. He bonded out on 2-9-15 and is to appear in court on 2-17-15. Billy Gene Tackitt, 33 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear; a Greene County Warrant for probation violation and felony stealing. He is currently being held without bond. Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Scotty Dale Shipley, 45 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree. He bonded out on 2-10-15 and is to appear in court on 3-16-15. Terry Ray Hicks, 47 of Drury was arrested for felony stealing and passing bad check. He bonded out on 2-10-15 and is to appear in court on 3-9-15. Jason Louis Calloway, 35 of West Plains was arrested for burglary-1st degree and property damage-1st degree. He is currently being held on a $3,500 bond. Michael James Goodwin, 48 of Mtn. View was arrested for probation/parole violation. He was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections on 2-13-15. Kurt Allen Perkins, 50 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation/parole violation; burglary-1st degree; resisting or interfering with arrest and unlawful use of a weapon. He was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections on 2-13-15. Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Lorraine Michelle Tackitt, 47 of Caulfield was arrested for driving while revoked/suspended and operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner. She was released on a summons on 2-11-15 and is to appear in court on 3-16-15. Melissa Ann Mask, 43 of New Florance was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation; a court ordered commitment and a West Plains Warrant for 4 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. She is currently being held without bond. Thursday, February 12, 2015 Sheila Marie Rizer, 39 of Willow Springs was arrested for 5 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. She bonded out on 2-12-15 and is to appear in court on 3-4-15. Friday, February 13, 2015 Martin Henry Romberg, 27 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Willow Springs Warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 2-13-15 and is to appear in court on 2-25-15. Misty Dawn Moore, 37 of Chelsea, OK, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She bonded out on 2-14-15 and is to appear in court on 3-3015. Sammie Lynn McGoldrick, 51 of West Plains was arrested for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 2-13-15 and is to appear in court on 2-24-15. Johnny Wayne Moore, 36 of Oklahoma City, OK, was arrested on a Thayer Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 2-13-15 and is to appear in court on 4-21-15. Sunday, February 15, 2015 Traver Ryan Pauley, 34 of West Plains was arrested on a Texas County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 2-15-15.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
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, February 10, 2015 Brett A. Sheehan, 19 of Lawrenceville, GA was issued a citation for speeding. Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Jamie S. Lewis, 39 of Branson was issued a citation for failure to wear seatbelt. Thursday, February 12, 2015 Misty Traver, 39 of Willow Springs was issued a citation for speeding. James D. Davis, 24 of Peace Valley was issued citations for failure to obey a stop sign and failure to show proof of insurance. Friday, February 13, 2015 Landon Elliott Fleming, 21 of Houston was issued citations for failure to show proof of insurance and speeding. Stoney J. Stark, 26 of Birch Tree was issued citations for failure to show proof of insurance and possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana. Dominique Hood, 22 of Willow Springs was issued citations for resisting arrest; possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance. Saturday, February 14, 2015 Kristine M. Reese, 46 of Birch Tree was issued a citation for driving with no valid driver's license. James Ray Hood, 34 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for speeding. Corey C. Theriot, 19 of Houston was issued a citation for possession or purchase of intoxicants by a minor. Sunday, February 15, 2015 Preston N. Martin, 37 of Birch Tree was issued a citation for knowingly driving while license is suspended/revoked. INCIDENTS Monday, Feb. 9 through Monday, Feb. 16 Officers received a report of identity theft. Officers received a report of a dog being shot with a BB gun on Belmont. Officers took a report concerning threats made by a juvenile. A report was completed and sent to the juvenile office. A female subject reported that her storage unit on East 7th Street was broken intpo and items were missing. A report was taken. A woman advised she heard someone breaking into her apartment. West Plains Bank had an ATM alarm going off. Officers were advised of a hit and run accident on U.S. Hwy. 60 and State Route Y. The caller had followed the suspect vehicle to the Birch Tree area and made contact with him. The victim advised that he had exchanged information with the other party and did not deem it necessary to file a report on the incident. Officers received a report of a deer being hit by a vehicle on South Elm Street that was still alive. Upon arrival no vhicle was located and no deer was found.
MSHP: Col. Ron Replogle to retire Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces he will retire effective May 1, 2015, after 31 years of dedicated service. The announcement was made in Governor Jay Nixon's office. “Col. Replogle has been every bit the leader that I expected– demonstrating courage, conviction, intelligence, and integrity,” Gov. Nixon said. “Ron Replogle and the Patrol have continued to lead – not just on the roads and in criminal investigations, but through fire and ice,
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 Stormy D. Morgan, 38 of Cabool was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 1:26 p.m. in Texas County for felony driving while revoked and speeding. She was taken to the Texas County Justice Center where she is being held on bond. Darrell E. White, 51 of Kansas City was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6:44 p.m. in Howell County for speeding and driving while intoxicated. He was processed and released. Terry Creed, 35 of Mtn. Grove was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7:10 p.m. In Wright County for no seatbelt and a felony warrant Wright County for passing bad checks. He was taken to Wright County where he is listed as bondable.
floods and a record drought, a historic snowfall that closed Interstate-70, one of the largest and deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history, and assisting local law enforcement agencies across the state in their times of need. I congratulate Ron on a tremendous job, and thank him for his service to the people of Missouri.” Gov. Nixon praised Replogle not only for his leadership during times of the many and varied natural disasters to impact Missouri since 2010, but also for the Patrol’s nationally recognized work by taking drunk drivers off the road, and the work of troopers over several months in assisting St. Louis-area law enforcement during recent civil unrest. Gov. Nixon said he would submit the name of 28-year Patrol veteran Major J. Bret Johnson to the Missouri Senate in March for confirmation as the next superintendent. Johnson, a native of Unionville, is currently the commander of the Patrol’s Bureau of Field Operations, a division that includes more than three-quarters of the Patrol’s 1,250 troopers and more than half of its more than 1,250 civilian employees. He was appointed to the Patrol in August 1986 and moved up through the ranks before being promoted to major in 2007. Johnson has played a key command role in the Patrol’s day-today operations as well as during the Patrol’s response to provide local assistance. “During the years I’ve been governor, I’ve seen Bret Johnson provide outstanding leadership and service to Missouri when it was needed most,” Gov. Nixon said. “I am proud to nominate him to be the next superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, where I know he will carry on in the finest tradition.” Johnson currently resides in Jefferson City with his wife, Cindy. They have two adult sons, one of whom is a corporal in the Patrol.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Upcoming Events Mtn. View Alumni Planning Committee to meet Feb. 24
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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday Feb. 18th
Thursday Feb. 19th
Friday Feb. 20th
Saturday Feb. 21st
Sunday Feb. 22nd
Monday Feb. 23rd
Tuesday Feb. 24th
High: 21 Low: -6
High: 27 Low: 12
High: 32 Low: 26
High: 41 Low: 22
High: 32 Low: 15
High: 31 Low: 15
High: 36 Low: 15
The Mtn. View Alumni Planning Committee will meet at SBU at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.
Mtn. View Garden Club Silk Floral Workshop Feb. 25 The Mtn. View Garden Club will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. at the Mtn. View Public library community room.The program will be "Silk Floral Workshop". A workshop teaching the basic floral design by Alice Hand, Club member. The public is invited. The Mountain View Garden Club is a member of the South Central District of the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and Central Region of the National Garden Clubs Inc.
Looking Back Through the eyes of the Standard News
'Robin Hood' will take civic center stage Feb. 20
The Imaginary Theatre Company of the St. Louis Repertory Theatre will bring its production of “Robin Hood” to the West Plains Civic Center stage for a 7 p.m. performance Feb. 20. Presented by Missouri State University-West Plains’ University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department, the performance is being made possible with support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. Tickets are $8 each for adults. Children age 13 and under, and Missouri State-West Plains students with a valid BearPass ID, will be admitted free. In its final performance of this season, the Imaginary Theatre Company returns to West Plains to bring the classic tale of the Prince of Thieves and his friends to life in a rollicking medieval adventure, company officials said. Audience members will travel to Sherwood Forest and watch Robin Hood and his Merry Men come to the rescue of the poor citizens of Nottingham, foiling the rotten Sheriff along the way. It’s all adventure and excitement as this legendary outlaw and his men outwit their enemies and accomplish daring feats of bravery – always with the goal of helping others. For more information about this presentation, contact the U/CP office at 417-255-7966 or visit www.wp.missouristate. Standard News Archive - July 19, 2000 - Walter Lankford and Lee Copen discuss the city's plans for a edu/ucp/. new Farmer's Market location at her vegetable stand at the temporary location for the Farmer's Market on July 15.
House of Abigail work day
The next scheduled House of Abigail work day will be Saturday, Feb. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please come by Mark your calendars and get involved in this community project. Located at 323 W. First Street in Mtn. View. If you as an individual or your group is interested in becoming a part of this please contact us to schedule a time. We encourage you partner with us as we work toward this goal. Contact Donald fisher at 417-247- Wednesday, February 18th 2014. 7:00 a.m.
5:45 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - Star Dramatic Company Mtn. View Christian Church presents, “Back 2 Broadway” Swedish Weaving Class at TEAM 412 (Preschool thru the Mtn. View Senior Center at the historic Star Theater. 6th Grade) and The Journey Call 573-292-1009 12:30 p.m. Youth Group (Jr. High for information or visit the Shuffleboard Games at & High School). Doors open Mtn. View Senior Center website at at 5:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m. www.stardramatic-co.com dinner served at 6 p.m. - Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl Saturday, February 21st 6:00 p.m. TBA Scouts to meet at Hut, Coffee & Billards at the Willow Springs City Council Red Carpet Gala hosted 409 N. Pine Street in Mtn. View Senior Center at the City Hall conference Mountain View. For more by Physical Therapy 9:15 a.m. room. Call 417-469-2107 information call Joyce Dixon Specialists will be held Exercise at the for information at the West Plains Opera at 417-934-2394. Mtn. View Healthcare 6:30 p.m. House. Proceeds benefit the - Yoga Classes at the MV 10:00 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous, 6:30 PTSC Memorial scholarship United Methodist Church. - Story Time at the p.m. at Mothers Against Program. For details call Call 417-247-7153 for info Mtn. View Public Library. All Methamphetamine (MAM) Brenda Miller at - Zumba at the Mountain ages are welcome. Snacks, 503 E. Main Street Willow 417-256-5669 or go to View Community Center, crafts and a lot of fun. Springs. For information www.theredcarpetevent.com instructed by - Swedish Weaving at the call 417-469-0018 6:00 p.m. Mary Zitter-Newman Mtn. View Senior Center or 417-855-9113. Sports Trivia Night 7:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. benefitting the West Plains Mountain View Al-Anon will Puzzles at the Alcoholics Anonymous and Zizzer Baseball Program will meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m. be held in the West Plains at the First Presbyterian 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in High School cafeteria and Church, located at 205 East Blood Pressure Checks at Willow Springs. Call include a chili dinner and 2nd Street in Mountain View, the Mtn. View Senior Center 417-469-5550 for information silent auction. 6-person MO. For more information 12:00 p.m. Thursday, February 19th teams are $120 and call 417-934-2682. Willow Springs Rotary Club 6:00 p.m. individuals are $20. Contact Tuesday, February 24th at Open Range. Contact LHS JV/Varsity Girls Lisa Wood for information 7:00 a.m. Teresa Waggoner Basketball Game at Houston and tickets at Coffee & Billiards at the at 417-252-0316 for info Friday, February 20th slwood1995@live.com Mtn. View Senior Center 12:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. Sunday, February 22nd 10:00 a.m. Shuffleboard Games at Coffee & Billiards at the 1:00 p.m. Arthritis Exercises at the Mtn. View Senior Center Mtn. View Senior Center Share the Seed 4th Annual Mtn. View Senior Center 2:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Seed and Plant Swap will 12:00 p.m. Bingo at the Puzzles at the be held in the event room Willow Springs Chamber of Mtn. View Healthcare Mtn. View Senior Center of the East Towne Village Commerce. Call 5:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Marketplace on Bill Virdon 417-469-5519 or Yoga Class at the Learning - Shuffleboard Games at Blvd. in West Plains. 417-252-0918 for info Station in the Ferguson Mtn. View Senior Center For details contact Jill at 12:30 p.m. Building, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. askshowmeoz@gmail.com - Shuffleboard Games at 6:30 p.m. Call 417-469-0209 - LHS JV/Varsity Boys 2:00 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center for information. Basketball Game at Houston Star Dramatic Company - Hand to Foot Card Game 5:30 p.m. - Skating & Open gym at presents, “Back 2 Broadway” at the First Baptist Church the Mtn. View Family Youth at the historic Star Theater. Mtn. View Senior Center AWANAs. Meal served at Center until 10:00 p.m. Call 573-292-1009 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. church starts at For more information call for information or visit the Tumbling at the 6 p.m. Tonight's theme: 417-934-5437. $3 website at Mtn. View Family Youth Center "Backward Night" admission per child www.stardramatic-co.com until 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. For more information call 417- MSU-WP and the Willow Springs Alcoholics 934-5437. (Help for friends Imaginary Theatre Company Anonymous and Al-Anon 5:30 p.m. & families of alcoholics) presents "Robin Hood" at meetings at the Sacred 2nd thru 3rd Grade Girl Scouts Monday - 7:00 p.m. the West Plains Civic Center Heart Church. Call to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Theatre. Admission is $8, 417-469-5550 for more info Street in Mtn. View. For more Mtn. View free for those 13 years Monday, February 23rd info call Joyce Dixon at 417Presbyterian Church and under or with a valid 7:00 a.m. 934-2394. 205 E. 2nd Street BearPass ID. Call Coffee & Billards at the 6:30 p.m. 417-247-7146 University/Community Mtn. View Senior Center Country Dance at the Mtn. or Programs at 417-255-7966 9:00 a.m. View Community Center 417-247-0566 for more information - Zumba at the 8:00 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center Mtn. View A.A. group meets at - Aerobics at the the Presbyterian Church in the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Mtn. View Senior Center basement, 205 East 2nd Street Readers are encouraged to share their opinions by
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'Back 2 Broadway' to be performed at the Star
Who would ever have dreamed that we could have a little bit of Broadway in the Ozarks? Why the Star Dramatic Company of course! And that’s just what they plan to do for the last two weekends of February - a little bit of Broadway. Making their debut at the Star Theater in Willow Springs, the cast of Back 2 Broadway will host an evening of musical delight with choice songs from some of Broadway’s biggest hits. Songs like, "A Whole New World" from Aladdin and "Seize the Day" from Newsies. Directors Ryan Smith, Craig Fowler, and Kristi Cunningham have included a variety of songs that are sure to please everyone...at least some of the time. So make your way to the Star Theater February 20, 22, 27, 28 and March 1 for Back 2 Broadway, and feed your inner diva! Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. and Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. (Note: There is no Saturday the 21 show.) Tickets are $6.00, all seats, at the door or online. For questions, please call the SDC message line at 573-2921009 or contact us online at www.stardramaticco.com
Life Changing Network 5K Color Run/Walk in Mtn. View The Life Changing Network will hold a 5K Color Run/ Walk on Saturday, May 2. All proceeds from the run will benefit the Liberty High School Busy Hands Workshop program. The $20 entry fee includes t-shirt, sun glasses and color bag. The race will begin at the LHS Football Field. Forms can be picked up at the Liberty High School or Mtn. View Elementary. Those interested can contact Marlenia Barker at LHS marleniabarker@gmail.com or Lanna Tharp at MVE for more information.
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FAFSA Frenzy will help college-bound students apply for financial aid Area college-bound students and their parents can receive free help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during Missouri State University-West Plains’ FAFSA Frenzy from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Lybyer Technology Center on the Missouri State-West Plains campus. University officials said this event is for any college-bound student and his or her parents, not just those who might be planning to attend Missouri State-West Plains during the 2015-16 academic year. FAFSA Frenzy, a program of College Goal Sunday (CGS), makes applying for financial aid easier by providing students and their parents with free access to financial aid professionals who can guide students and parents through the
application process, which is the first step in applying for federal financial aid programs, organizers said. During the 2011-12 academic year, Missouri postsecondary students received $2.5 billion in federal financial aid and nearly $1.2 billion in additional financial aid from other sources, such as from the state of Missouri and postsecondary schools, officials pointed out. Missouri students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA as early as possible, but certainly by March 31 for timely consideration for financial aid. Students and families do not need to have filed their federal income taxes for 2014 in order to participate in a FAFSA Frenzy event or to complete the FAFSA. Those attending, however, should bring the following: • their 2014 W-2 forms;
The House is once again making energy a priority in Congress. We need to harness our country’s abundant energy resources, like natural gas, which will lead to more jobs and cheaper energy prices for American families. On January 21st, the House passed the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. Too often, construction to build and improve our nation’s energy infrastructure gets caught in Washington’s red tape. This legislation will help move our nation’s abundant supply of natural gas to market, creating jobs and lowering energy costs for hard-working taxpayers. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is tasked with deciding whether a pipeline is in the public’s best interest. The agency approves or rejects natural gas pipeline construction on an average of 12 months, but other relevant regulatory agencies requiring additional permits, such as the Environmental Protection Agency, often lengthen the process and total project costs. There are currently no statutory time limits on the process. The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act would require FERC to approve or deny projects within one year of receiving applications. All other agencies involved in additional permits for pipeline construction would have a mandatory maximum 90-day review period. Any pending application after the one-year or 90-day time period without extension would be automatically approved. On January 28th, the House passed the LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act. America’s energy revolution has made our country a leader in natural gas production. We can harness natural gas not only here at home to help strengthen our economy and create thousands of jobs, but also export it to help our European allies and others reduce their energy dependence from adversarial nations that use energy as a weapon. This, for example, would help countries such as Ukraine be less dependent on an oppressive Russia to meet their energy needs, while creating jobs here at home, giving a much needed boost to our economy. Natural gas is just one part of my support for an “all of the above” approach to energy. Our country has the resources to be a world leader in energy production, which translates into more jobs here at home. I will continue to back efforts that will help our country become energy independent.
• copies of 2014 tax forms, if completed, or any yearend pay stubs, statements of interest earned in 2014, W-2 forms, 1099 forms and any other forms required to complete taxes; • the student’s and parent’s FAFSA PIN numbers. PINs can be obtained at www.pin. ed.gov. Families who bring their completed 2014 income tax returns to the FAFSA Frenzy event will be able to complete the 2015-16 FAFSA on site. Families who haven’t completed their tax returns will
still learn valuable information to help them finish the FAFSA at home, organizers said. “We look forward to the opportunity to assist students and their parents with questions about federal and state aid programs, as well as filling out the FAFSA form,” said Donna Bassham, coordinator of the financial aid office at Missouri State-West Plains. Students who attend a FAFSA Frenzy event will be entered into a statewide giveaway to win one of 16 $500 scholarships that can be used at
any postsecondary program in Missouri, organizers said. All students will receive helpful information for planning and paying for college. FAFSA Frenzy is offered in Missouri through partnerships between the Missouri Department of Higher Education, the Missouri Association of Student Financial Aid Personnel, the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority and USA
Funds. For more information about the March 7 FAFSA Frenzy event, contact the Missouri State-West Plains financial aid office at 417-255-7243. For more information about Missouri State-West Plains and the financial aid opportunities available to students, visit the university’s website at http://www. wp.missouristate.edu.
Instituting Personal Accountability Requirements in Missouri’s Welfare Programs
Dr. Seuss’s birthday is Monday, March 2nd! Watch this newspaper for details on the celebration @ the Summersville Branch Library. New books to our branch this week include Zero Hour by Clive Cussler and Graham Brown; High and Mighty: The Flood of ’93 by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch; Billy Graham: God’s Ambassador, A Lifelong Mission of Giving Hope to the World; Field of Thirteen and Silks, both by Dick Francis; Monday Mourning, mystery by Kathy Reichs; 1029 Backyard Birding Secrets; and Pioneer Girl by Bich Minh Nguyen. The library may be closed by the director if she deems the roads to be hazardous. We advise our patrons to phone their local branch during wintry weather to be sure it’s open for business before driving in. Anyone wishing to use a computer at the library will need to have a valid Texas County Library card. The cards are FREE, but we will need to see a picture I.D. and a separate proof of current address at the time of application. Children under the age of 18 years must have a Texas County Library card and parent or guardian permission to use the Internet on one of our computers. Summersville Library is a branch of Texas County Library and located at 480 First Street, on the south side of the square, next door to Open Door in Summersville. Business hours are 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m Saturday. Check out our webpage @ texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us or contact the library: 417-932-5261 or toll-free 888-609-4491, or e-mail us: svlib@texascountylibrary. lib.mo.us, or fax: 417-932-5262.
The Christianity I Know Last week at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., President Obama made insensitive remarks about Christianity that deeply disappointed me and many other Christians across the nation. While rightly criticizing the atrocious violence by the Islamic State, the president wrongly compared this behavior to the Christian faith to make a political point. His remarks oversimplified history and did not acknowledge the real threat radical Islam poses to all faiths. The Christianity I know spreads a message of love and hope that we see throughout southeast and southern Missouri. - In Cape Girardeau, La Croix Church collects money to build clean wells for villages in Africa and supports Feed My Starving Children. - In Rolla, volunteers from Grace Fellowship Church and churches around the area feed more than 5,000 needy families each year. - Farmington Ministerial Alliance is a group of local churches that run thrift stores to fund food pantries and provide financial assistance for those who need help paying utility and medical bills. - The group Young Faith in Christ provides mentors to children in schools, and the Centenary United Methodist Church in Bonne Terre offers new basic school supplies for students each August in their “Free Stuff for School”
program. - The Christian Clinic in West Plains helps those without health insurance by providing no-cost access to preventive medicine and medical care. - In Mountain View, the volunteers at Good Samaritan Care Clinic offer the uninsured valuable medical and dental services. This is the Christianity I know. The president is not a theologian or a historian, he is the Commander-in-Chief. Our president should be talking about how to best protect Americans and encouraging the good works of Christians here at home, not inflaming tensions of division and offending Christians.
This has been another busy week in the Missouri Senate. A major bill that received passionate debate on the floor was Senate Bill 24, which creates the Strengthening Family Act. We spent three days working through concerns some lawmakers had with the bill. On Thursday, we perfected the measure, meaning it only requires a final vote to be sent to the House. There appears to be a great deal of confusion regarding what this legislation would actually accomplish. Many have falsely viewed the bill as cutting welfare benefits in Missouri. The purpose of the bill is to reform, rather than cut, the programs. It will restructure the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF), along with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The current limit on TANF benefits is five years. The initial intent was to cut the program to 24 months, but a compromise was reached limiting the program to 48 months. This is a positive step toward restructuring the welfare program and ensuring it is being used for its intended purpose — to temporarily assist families during times of struggle. It was not designed to be a permanent form of income. The goal of the legislation is to encourage people to work to better themselves and create a situation in which they are able to adequately support themselves and their families. We want to help create that sense of pride and satisfaction individuals gain by supporting their families. That feeling of accomplishment is tragically lost when state assistance is required to raise your family. This legislation also strengthens work requirements. If you are to receive state assistance, you will be required to perform a certain amount of work each week. Statistically, only about 13 percent of welfare recipients are engaged in work activities. The rest are simply receiving free benefits with little to no incentive to change. Senate Bill 24 would ensure that citizens utilizing these benefits are actively engaged in bettering their lives, and are not content to simply let the government support them with taxpayer funds. The goal is not to punish any recipient, but to help them better themselves, build their self-esteem and to assist them in providing a more financially stable future for themselves and their families. I think we all agree that the state should help those in need, especially when they are thrust into a difficult financial situation through no fault of their own. I haven’t encountered anyone who is opposed to helping on a temporary basis. However, these programs were never designed to be used as a way of life. By restructuring TANF and SNAP, we are calling upon individuals to take responsibility for themselves. There are enough safeguards in the bill to eliminate or severely restrict those who are abusing the system, or are relying on it as their sole income. I’m hopeful the legislation continues to progress and is eventually signed into law. Reform of these two programs is long-overdue. As always, I appreciate it when groups from around Missouri and from our community back home come to visit me at the Capitol. If you would like to arrange a time to come and visit me in Jefferson City, or if you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact my Capitol office at (573) 751-1882.
MoDOT releases State Freight Plan Freight moved by trucks, barges, planes and trains is an essential part of the Missouri economy with the state’s freight system supporting the movement of more than one billion tons of freight valued at over $1.2 trillion per year. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) together with key freight partners developed the Missouri State Freight Plan to provide a vision and plan for taking care of its existing freight system and make the best and most strategic investments possible when funds are available. The plan was released at the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission’s Feb. 4
meeting. “The Missouri State Freight Plan is designed to guide our partners statewide in their development plans, but for now, the plan is all we can provide,” said MoDOT Chief Engineer Ed Hassinger. “MoDOT’s construction budget is dropping to levels that won’t even allow us to maintain the highway system we have, so there’s virtually no opportunity to make an investment in freight at a statewide level.” Building on Missouri’s Long Range Transportation Plan and with the help of hundreds of key stakeholders, the Missouri State Freight Plan was developed through
a collaborative process. It assessed the state’s existing freight system, established goals and strategies for updating the system over the next 10 years or more, developed guidance for future investments in transportation, and prioritized freight projects that will provide the most economic benefits to the state. “We thank our statewide freight partners for their efforts to establish this plan to guide future efforts to improve freight movements in Missouri,” said Hassinger. To view the Missouri State Freight Plan, or for more information, visit www. MOFreightPlan.org
Dollar General will celebrate the opening of its new location at 9188 State Hwy. 99 in Birch Tree next Saturday, Feb. 21 at 8 a.m. with free prizes and special deals. Dollar General will offer Birch Tree residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. Additionally, the first 50 adult shoppers at the store will receive a $10 Dollar General gift card and the first 200 shoppers will receive a Dollar General tote bag, among other giveaways. “Dollar General is committed to delivering
a pleasant shopping experience that includes a convenient location, a wide assortment of merchandise and great prices on quality products,” said Dan Nieser, Dollar General’s senior vice president of real estate and store development. “We hope our Birch Tree customers will enjoy shopping at Dollar General’s new location.” Dollar General stores offer convenience and value to customers by providing a focused selection of national name brands and private brands of food, housewares,
seasonal items, cleaning supplies, basic apparel and health/beauty products. The store’s fresh layout is designed to make shopping simple for customers. Seasonal products are displayed in the center of the store, departments are easily recognizable with visible signage and coolers are conveniently located at the front of the store. Traditional Dollar General stores employ approximately six to 10 people, depending on the need. Anyone interested in joining the Dollar General team may visit the Career section at www.dollargeneral.com
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Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Clella Nannette Miller, 57, of Mountain View, Missouri departed this life on February 11, 2015 at Mercy St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View. She was born April 25, 1957 in Cremling, Colorado, the Daughter of Clifford and Mary Lou (Akers) Johnson. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Deborah Kohls.
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Carl Andy Pruett
Carl Andy Pruett, 85, was born November 15, 1929 at Hattie, Missouri, to Andy and Elise Mable (Vanvactor) Pruett Bell. He departed this life on February 10, 2015 at the age of 85, at his farm in Texas County, Missouri. He served honorably in the United States Army for 20 years and was wounded during the Vietnam War. Luther (Luke) E. Blackburn Carl married Helen Rush Luther E. Blackburn was wife Florence Blackburn of music in his spare time. on December 8, 1972. Carl After his retirement in loved being around people born February 3, 1934 at Mountain View, MO; one Gravette, AR the son of son Allen Blackburn and 1996, he and Florence and also caring for his cattle. Charles Blackburn and wife Tina of Joliet, IL; one moved to the farm that he He is preceded in death by Lela (Allen) Blackburn. daughter Charlene Swanson had always dreamt about in He passed away February and husband Randy of the Mountain View area. He Lockport, IL; one brother enjoyed watching the cattle Angela Faye Duncan Kenneth Blackburn and wife grazing on his farm and was born July 14, 1967 at Erma of Reeds Spring, MO; popping rocks with his good Jonesboro, AR the daughter one sister Bonnie Reeves of friend Bill who happened to of Bobbie Duncan and Peggy Nixa, MO; two grandsons be his neighbor. (Weems) Jenkins. She Robert Swanson of West Luther attended First passed away on February 7, Lafayette, IN and Thomas Baptist Church in Willow 2015 at a friend’s home in Swanson of Sterling, VA; Springs, MO. He was a Springfield, MO at the age numerous nieces and wonderful husband, father, of 47 years. nephews and a host of other grandfather, and brother. Angela was preceded in family and friends. He will be sadly missed by death by her stepmother After graduating from all who knew and loved him. Ann Duncan. high school in Joliet, IL, Funeral Services were Angela is survived by 11, 2015 at his home in Luther began working as held Saturday, February her four children Tiffany Mountain View, MO at the a diesel mechanic. Luther 14, 2015 at the First Baptist Douglas of St. Louis, age of 81. worked for several years at Church in Willow Springs, MO, Andrew Douglas of He was united in marriage UnoCal76 Oil in Lemont, IL MO with Bro. Joel Hinds Fayette, AR, Courtney and to Florence McPhee at Joliet, initially as a mechanic and officiating. Interment will Jesse Bernett and unborn IL on June 21, 1953. later as a supervisor. He was be in Elmhurst Cemetery grandchild of Jacksonville, He was preceded in death a volunteer ambulance driver in Joliet, IL. Funeral NC, and Ashley Anstine by his parents Charles and for the Homer Township Fire arrangements were under and Dalton Stark and first Lela Blackburn; one sister Department for several years. the direction of Duncan grandchild Lillian Stark Mary Carroll; one sister- Luther’s hobbies included Funeral Home of Mountain of Birch Tree, MO; her in-law Violet Blackburn; working on cars, trucks, View, MO. Online father Bobbie Duncan of and brothers-in-law Vernon tractors, and transmissions. condolences can be sent to Blytheville, AR; her mother Wright and Clare Reeves He also enjoyed listening to www.duncanfuneralhomes. He is survived by his gospel music and country com
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page where he posted "There a time to man up. Cops A out a Out side. Man up time. Let's rock and role. R.I.P. me." The time of the post indiciated that Perkins was inside the house at the time officers were trying to contact him and showed Perkins' state of mind. During this time officers observed a male subject walking east from Perkins' residence and identified him as Perkins. He was ordered to stop and began to run toward
Survivors include one son, Bradley Johnson, of Birch Tree, Missouri; one daughter, Heather Miller, of Pilot Knob, Missouri; one sister, Pam Wallander and husband, Donald, of White Church, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews. Clella loved to cook and she worked at many local restaurants and factories
From Page One Columbus Street while being told to stop. Perkins' hands were allegedly up and was telling the pursuing officers to shoot him. Perkins' stopped and was taken into custody without further incident. During a search, a silver buck folding knife was found and was later identified by the female victim as the knife Perkins' displayed to her. Perkins is currently on parole for murder-1st degree, an incident that occurred on November 19, 1985. He was
with the Willow Springs Police Department who are currently investigating the incident. "It's very infrequent that we
Snowstorm throughout the week and weekend. MoDOT crews and city crews were out in full force to clear roads during the overnight snowstorm. As of press time on Monday, Feb. 16 state roads were covered with snow in all but
Influenza
investigating the situation in order to understand the characteristics of patients and the occurrence of parotitis. Parotitis is not a common symptom of influenza infection, although cases of parotitis with influenza infection have been reported in the past. Parotitis is much more commonly seen following infection with other pathogens such as the mumps virus. Symptoms of influenza infection include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headache, fatigue (tiredness), and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults). Is the U.S. having a flu epidemic? The United States experiences epidemics of seasonal flu each year, and right now all of CDC’s influenza surveillance systems are showing elevated activity. Influenza-like-illness (ILI) has been over baseline for the past several weeks, virological surveillance shows a lot of flu is circulating, and the hospitalization surveillance system shows increasing hospitalizations rates, especially in people 65 years and older. Also, the surveillance system that tracks mortality shows that the
his parents; step-father, Gee Bell; wife, Helen; stepson, Johnny Rush; three brothers, Ralph Pruett, Ernest Pruett, and Robert Bell; brothersin-law, Bus Petershagen, George Baker, and Floyd Dixon. Survivors include four sisters, Julia Petershagen, of Fulton, Missouri, Doris Dixon, of Fresno, California, Polly Hincha and husband, Marvin, of Kansas City, Kansas, and June Wafford and husband, Lynn, of Moses Lake, Washington; sisters-in-law Lillian Pruett,
of Willow Springs, Missouri, Odette Pruett, of Kingsburg, California, and Marie Bell, of Mountain View, Missouri; step grandson, Danny Rush; two step grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, with Bro. Henry Mitchell officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View. Condolences may be expressed at www. yarbermortuary.com
Angela Faye Duncan and stepfather Peggy and Chris Jenkins of Borger, TX; her sisters Bernice Bennett of Fritch, TX, Crystal Boyd of Borger, TX, Tanner and Kasey Jenkins of Borger, TX and Bobbie Gean Davis of Blytheville, AR; her nieces and nephews Jeremiah Bennett of Loveland, CO, Jason and Kristi Bennett of Colorado Springs, CO, Christopher and Nathanial Arnold of Borger, TX, Trevor and Alexis Jenkins of Borger, TX, Chase, Savannah, and Katherine Davis of Blytheville, AR; and a host of other family and friends. Angela was a very loving and caring person to everyone. She loved to spend time with her
family and friends. Angela’s favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing, and skating. She loved the outdoors and craved adventure. Angela liked to keep herself busy and work. She loved her pets as if they were her children. Angela will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Memorial Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Mountain View, MO with Pastor Andrew Sanders officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home, LLC of Mountain View, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes. com
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Suspended was placed on a 10-day suspension, the maximum allowed for a student, while the case is being review. The district is cooperating
around the area. She also did a lot of charity work for her community. Clella never knew a stranger and will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View with Pastor Donald Fisher officiating. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com
the very northern section of the state. MoDOT crews continued to plow and treat the interstates and most heavily traveled roads until they were mostly clear. Lower volume roads were being plowed for two-way traffic and treated as critical areas such as
sentenced to serve 30 years in jail beginning May 3, 1993. Perkins is being held in the West Plains Jail on charges of burglary-1st degee, resisting arrest and unlawful use of a weapon. He is also charged with probation/parole violation. He was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. The charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations, and each defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
From Page One have to deal with something like this but we just have to take each incident on a case by case basis," concluded Dr. Hutsell.
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From Page One country is in the midst of this season’s flu epidemic. During influenza seasons, ILI increases first, and then hospitalizations increase, and then increases in deaths occur, so what is being observed is a typical pattern for the flu season. CDC is reminding clinicians and the public that people with high risk factors who get flu symptoms should be evaluated for possible treatment with flu antiviral drugs. It’s very important that antiviral drugs be used early to treat hospitalized patients, people with severe flu illness, and people who are at higher risk for flu complications based on their age or underlying medical conditions.. What should I do to protect myself from flu? CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease. People should begin getting vaccinated soon after flu vaccine becomes available, ideally by October, to ensure that as many people as possible are protected before flu season begins. However, as long as flu viruses are circulating in the community, it’s not too late to get vaccinated. In addition to getting a seasonal flu vaccine if you have
not already gotten vaccinated, you can take everyday preventive actions like staying away from sick people and washing your hands to reduce the spread of germs. If you are sick with flu, stay home from work or school to prevent spreading flu to others. Also, it’s important to remember that antiviral drugs can be used to treat flu illness and prevent serious flu complications. Antiviral drugs become even more important when circulating flu viruses are different from the vaccine viruses, which can mean that the vaccine doesn't work as well in protecting against infection with those viruses. People at high risk (such as children younger than 2 years, adults 65 and older, pregnant women, people who have medical conditions) or are very sick (such as those hospitalized because of flu) should get antiviral drugs. Some other people can be treated with antivirals, at their health care professional’s discretion. Treating high risk people or people who are very sick with flu with antiviral drugs is very important. It can mean the mean the difference between having a milder illness instead of very serious illness that could result in a hospital stay.
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Bounce Back! Eagles fly past a couple of Bears by Brian Ingalls Mountain View Standard News office@mvstandard.com
With two games back in the familiar surroundings of Liberty High School, the Eagles put together a couple of dominating South Central Association victories against Willow Springs and Ava. Neither team with a Bears mascot had much of a chance as Liberty pulled away from Willow Springs for a 58-39 win, and destroyed Ava 80-36 on senior night. As Liberty improved their season record to 17-6, it was a reminder these Eagles are still near the top of the conference, and legitimate contenders for the
upcoming District Tournament. And it's no surprise that Liberty is heavily favored on the road this week against Cabool and Houston as they wrap up the regular season. The latest two victories were a team effort as five players reached double figures in at least one game, and three of those hit that mark both nights. Jansen Acklin scored 13 points against Willow on Tuesday, and hit six 3-pointers against Ava on Friday, on his way to 24 points to lead all scorers. Luke Daniels and Bryan Porter also scored 13 against Willow Springs, and Daniels added 10 more against Ava. Josh Pruett had a relatively quiet night against Willow
Offense! The Eagles had plenty of it against Ava on Friday night. Bryan Porter (12) looks to pass inside as the Eagles were piling up 76 points in the first three quarters against the Bears. Porter had eight of those points while helping Liberty rout Ava 80-36. The win improved the Eagles to 17-6 on the season.
Springs, but reached double figures in both rebounds and points against Ava. Meanwhile junior Corbin Dewick, who has steadily improved all season, had perhaps his best two games of the year. Dewick terrorized both Willow and Ava on defense, and hit double figures in scoring with 10 points on Tuesday night and 16 more on Friday. In other words, neither game kept anyone on the edge of the seat. The JV games were no different as the JV Eagles warmed up the crowds by defeating Willow Springs 5334, and took down Ava 54-37 the closest final score of the week. When it was the varsity's turn, Liberty took a ten point, 29-19 lead over Willow at halftime and started the second half with a 15-3 run that helped the Eagles to a 19-point lead by the fourth quarter. That lead would become the final margin of victory as Willow wasn't able to make up any ground in the final eight minutes and Liberty cruised to a 58-39 win. On Friday against 8-16 Ava Bears who were coming off a thrilling one-point victory over Cabool, the Eagles ripped all the suspense out of it by the end of the first quarter. Thanks to three 3-pointers by Acklin plus another basket and one, Liberty had a 23-7 lead in the first six minutes. A couple of threepoint shots by Ava tried the stop the bleeding, but the Bears couldn't keep up as Liberty's 16 point lead grew to 21 midway through the second quarter, and by halftime the Eagles had a 29 point advantage. When the
Lari Burton has been a cheerleader Jessie Dowler has been a for the past two years. Her parents are cheerleader for the past four years. Kristin Vanwinkle and Larry Burton. Her grandmother is Nanette Massey. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
fourth quarter arrived and the turbo clock kicked in, Liberty was ahead 76-32 and the last eight minutes were a mere formality. The dominating win was highlighted by the recognition of four senior players. Luke Daniels, Jansen Acklin, Luke Noble, and Bryan Porter were honored, along with their parents, as they played their final regular season game at home. It was quite a way to finish. At least the first two minutes against Willow Springs were close. Drew Rodgers even gave the Bears a 3-1 lead after sinking a basket outside the 3-point line. Acklin answered for Liberty with a three-pointer of his own to put Liberty back on top by one. Willow took the lead again when Bryce Duddridge sank a baseline jumper to make it 5-4 Bears, but after Daniels finished a fast break with a bucket for Liberty, the Eagles would never trail again. Liberty lead 11-5 when Dewick pulled down an offensive rebound and put it back in for two, and Pruett drained an open three-point shot. Duddridge added a threepointer from the corner, to cut the lead back to 11-8, but a three from Acklin and another basket by Dewick gave the Eagles a 16-8 advantage. A three-point shot from Nathan Thornton made it 16-11 Liberty as the first quarter ended. It got tougher for the Bears after starter Caleb Rutledge picked up his third foul in the first minute of the second quarter with a foul against Porter. The Liberty senior made
his shot and the free throw to give Liberty a 19-11 lead. Porter added two more baskets in the next five minutes, and the Eagles also got scores from Acklin, Dewick, and Shalin Stout as Liberty built a 29-19 halftime lead. That lead increased to 34-19 as the second half got underway and Acklin started things off with a deep three. Daniels put a rebound back in for two more. Rutledge came back in for Willow Springs and sank a three-pointer, but a fast-break lay-up by Dewick, a drive for a basket by Porter, another basket by Daniels, and a steal by Acklin for another lay-up basket put the Eagles on top 44-22 forcing the Bears to call timeout. It didn't help. Stout increased Liberty's lead to 23 after attacking the basket from the left side for two and a 50-27 Liberty lead to start the fourth quarter. The teams traded baskets for the final eight minutes and Liberty put the game away with a 58-39 win. Senior Night on Friday night against Ava was a blowout from the start. The Ava Bears have played well at times this season, but against the Eagles they found themselves calling timeout after falling behind 7-0 to start the game. Ava came out of the timeout and scored their first basket of the game, but Acklin,who started the game with a three-point shot, sank another for a 10-2 Liberty lead. Acklin went on to make four, 3-point shots in the first half and a total of six for the game. Meanwhile, the Bears fought back with a basket and a threepoint shot from Shannon Porter
to close within three, 10-7, but a 13-0 run by Liberty slammed a door on any comeback attempt. It was the first of two big runs by the Eagles. The next came after Porter and Acklin traded three-point shots to start the second quarter. From there, the Eagles outscored Ava 10-0 with a basket from Acklin, a basket and free throws from Daniels, and two baskets by Dewick. It added up to a 38-13 lead for the Eagles with just over four minutes left in the half. By the time Kohletin Briggs got a steal at the end of the half,and Dewick sank two foul shots on the resulting play (giving him 14 first half points), the Eagles led 51-22 and the rout was on. The furious scoring pace by Liberty showed no signs of letting up as the Eagles outscored Ava 25-10 in the third quarter. Much of that scoring, however, came from the foul line. Luke Noble, Josh Pruett, Acklin, and Briggs all took turns at the line as Liberty built a 44-point lead. The turbo clock was the only thing to slow down the Eagles. Liberty scored only four more points in the fourth as the teams were content to let the time pass quickly. It was the final regular season game at home for Liberty, and for the four seniors playing their final game of basketball at the Nest, an 8036 victory was fitting way to go out.
LIBERTY SCORING AGAINST WILLOW SPRINGS: Acklin 13, Porter 13, Dewick 10, Daniels 13, Pruett 3, Noble 2, Stout 2; AGAINST AVA: Acklin 24, Dewick 16, Porter 8, Daniels 10, Pruett 10, Stout 4, Briggs 4, Noble 4.
Brittany Farias has been a Lindsey McMullen has been a cheerleader cheerleader for the past four years. for the past two years. Her parents are Frank and Her parents are Linda and Doug Denise McMullen. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) Wallander. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Jansen Acklin has played Luke Daniels has played basketball Bryan Porter has played basketball Luke Noble has played basketball all basketball all four years of his high school all four years of his high school career. all four years of his high school career. four years of his high school career. His career. His parents are Darin and Tina His parents are Scott and Annette Daniels. His parents are James and Cindy Porter. parents are John and Sheri Noble. (Photo: Acklin. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) (Photo: Standard/Wagner) (Photo: Standard/Wagner) Standard/Wagner)
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LHS Cheerleaders hold camp, perform at Pink Out game
Pink Out - The Liberty High School Cheerleaders held a cheer camp on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Liberty Middle School. Those who attended the camp received a t-shirt and pom poms. The group performed during halftime of the Liberty boys basketball game on Friday, Feb. 13. The group performed several cheers and ended the performance with a dance routine. During the camp, the cheerleaders raised $1,200 in honor of the Pink Out game which is to bring awareness to cancer. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Missouri losing streak stretches to 11 by Benjamin Herrold Sports Columnist Missouri lost two more games last week, both against lower tier SEC teams, and it’s become a realistic question whether or not the Tigers (7-18, 1-11 in SEC through Sunday) will win another game this season. Missouri also lost point guard Wes Clark for the season after he suffered a gruesome-looking dislocated elbow injury while diving on the floor for a loose ball in last Tuesday’s loss to South Carolina. Clark had shown some potential this season, and the Tigers will miss his ball-handling abilities in particular over the regular season’s final three weeks and the SEC Tournament. To add another level of discomfort to the season, last week coach Kim Anderson had to make an emergency landing on a recruiting trip when the plane in which he was riding had one of its two engines quit. It’s been that kind of season. For a team in desperate need of some positive momentum, Saturday’s 7774 home loss to Mississippi State was quite unfortunate. Mississippi State (12-13, 5-7 in SEC through Sunday) is not great, but they have modestly improved this season. The Bulldogs took a 17-point lead in the first half, and Missouri seemed cooked. But the Tigers slowly reeled in Mississippi State, trailing by 11 at the half and ever-so-briefly taking a lead with 4:31 left. But the Tigers wilted from that point, and the Bulldogs held on. Johnathan Williams III, Missouri’s best player, gave
it a game effort in the second half surge. He finished with 27 points. Maybe the effort required for such a comeback left Missouri fatigued in the crucial final minutes, maybe Mississippi State is just better. In any event, it was an 11th straight loss for the Tigers, their most since losing 12 straight in the 1966-67 season. Missouri has blown out plenty this season, but this was the Tigers’ fifth loss by five points or fewer. Missouri began the week with six regular season games left. Wednesday’s game at Arkansas is no picnic, but then Saturday’s game at Vanderbilt (1:30 p.m. on SEC Network) is one of the Missouri’s best remaining chances to win, along with the March 3 home game with Auburn. Vanderbilt (14-11, 4-8 in SEC through Sunday) is tied for 11th in the SEC. But the Commodores have gone 3-3 at home in SEC play, with two of those losses coming in overtime. Vanderbilt is the fourth most inexperienced team in Division I college basketball, but players and coach Kevin Stallings have stressed not using youth as an excuse. After all, on Saturday, both Missouri and Vanderbilt will have plenty of youth. Sophomore center Damian Jones leads the Commodores in scoring and rebounding, and he’ll be a handful inside. Freshman guard Riley LaChance is a good threepoint and free throw shooter for Vanderbilt. Missouri has lost too many games for me to pick the Tigers to win here, but Vanderbilt is far from dominant. Missouri at least has a chance here.
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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - February 9th thru February 16th 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 Failure To Register As Sex Offender (Felony): Justin D. Autrey of West Plains; Burglary-1st Degree (Felony): Kurt A. Perkins of West Plains; Darlene Duvall of West Plains; Unlawful Use Of Weapon (Felony): Kurt A. Perkins of West Plains; Theft/Stealing Of Any Credit Card Or Letter Of Credit (Felony): Samantha Deardorff of West Plains; Forgery (Felony): Justin D. Autrey of West Plains; Resisting Arrest/Detention/ Stop By Fleeing-Creating A Substantial Risk Or Serious Injury/Death To Any Person (Felony): Kurt A. Perkins of West Plains; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Melissa Marsh of West Plains; Jennifer R. Chandler of West Plains; Stealing A Motor Vehicle (Felony): Leland R. Tackitt of Caulfield; Theft/Stealing-Value Of Property Or Services Is $500 Or More But Less Than $25,000 (Felony): Leland R. Tackitt of Caulfield; Stealing Leased Or Rented Property (Felony): Charles M. Lindsey of Mtn. View; Assault-3rd Degree (Misdemeanor): Jacob M. Loo of Willow Springs; Possession Of Up To 35 Grams Marijuana (Misdemeanor): Samuel H. Dodson of West Plains; Dustin C. York of West Plains; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia
(Misdemeanor): Samantha L. Deardorff of West Plains; Jaylen G. Robinson of West Plains; Resisting/Interfering With Arrest, Detention Or Stop (Misdemeanor): Layne W. Reynolds of West Plains; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Layne W. Reynolds of West Plains; Bobby D. Finney of West Plains; Aitegeb Y. Semere of West Plains; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Nicholas R. Martin of Birch Tree; Operate Motor Vehicle With Vision Reducing Material Applied To Windshield/Excess Vision Reducing Material Applied To Side Window (Misdemeanor): Jaylen G. Robinson of West Plains; Dustin C. York of West Plains; Leaving Scene Of Motor Vehicle Accident (Misdemeanor): Bobby D. Finney of West Plains; Fail To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width, Resulting In An Accident (Misdemeanor): Bobby D. Finney of West Plains; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Bobby D. Finney of West Plains; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Jaylen G. Robinson of West Plains; Anthony W. Young of Mtn. View; Nathan Michael Gordon of Auburn, IN; Andrew Lee Williamson of Cabool; Tracy Lynette Eldringhoff of Willow Springs; Kristin Lynn Hensley of West Plains; Charles Edward Calta
of Linn Creek; Dusty A. Wells of Pomona; Displayed/Possessed Motor Vehicle/Trailer Plates Of Another Person (Infraction): Bobby D. Finney of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Brent Cooper of Summersville; Christina Marie Cook of Independence; Miles Lane James of Houston; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Dusty A. Wells of Pomona; Aitegeb Y. Semere of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Scott Alan Seher of Pierson, MI; Bobby D. Finney of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): Michael Lee Welch of Van Buren; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Michael Richard Moore of Columbia; Dissolution With Children: Benjamin Twitty of West Plains vs. Traci Twitty of Shabbona, IL; Kevin G. William of West Plains vs. Christina Rose Williams of West Plains; Megan Marie Rogers of Thayer vs. Corey Daniel Rogers of Thayer; Bonnie Jean Gunter of Mtn. View vs. Courtney J. Gunter of Dora; Patrick Elliott of West Plains vs. Erica Elliott of West Plains; Sarah Suzanne Basler Villers of West Plains vs. David C. Villers of West Plains; Dissolution Without Children: Brenda Malkowski of West Plains vs. Martin L. Malkowski of Willow Springs; Cindy Lynn Miller of West Plains vs. Mercury C. Miller of West Plains; Travis Daniel Puckett of West Plains vs. Tina Marie Puckett of West Plains; Clay Alan Smith of West Plains vs. Emily Smith of West Plains; Rebecca Yvonne Lenington of West Plains vs. Michael O. Lenington of Van
Buren, AR; Jennifer Sholes of West Plains vs. Brent E. Sholes of West Plains; Small Claims Over $100: Grace C. Stillwell of Willow Springs vs. Scott Freeman of Salem, AR; Suit On Account: Professional Credit Management Inc. vs. Joseph Michael Rosa of Mtn. View; Professional Credit Management Inc. vs. Gary D. Ricker of Van Buren and Velvet Ricker of Van Buren; Midland Funding LLC vs. Angela Marie Ingalsbe of West Plains; Discover Bank vs. Isaac S. Schmitt of West Plains; Midland Funding LLC vs. Michael Dewain Grindstaff of Willow Springs; Professional Credit Management Inc. vs. Tammy Maria Mounce of Summersville. SHANNON COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 GRams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Desiree D. Raeuber of Winona; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Perate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility
(Misdemeanor): Joshua K. Jones of Birch Tree; Equipment Violation: Johnathan R. Baugh of Birch Tree; Vehicle License/Inspection/ Title: Johnathan R. Baugh of Birch Tree; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Teresia Elaine Huddleston of Birch Tree; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Infraction): Michael James Doneison of Springfield; Eli Z. Johnstn of Hartford, TN; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Infraction): Dean Edward Yonder of Cottage Grove, TN; Dissolution With Children: David A. Basham of Eminence vs. Rachael H. Basham of Eminence; Suit On Account: Midland Funding LLC vs. Rodney Michler of Eminence; Breach Of Contract: Lester E. Cox Medical Center vs. Mike Hoffman of Birch Tree and Audrey D. Hoffman of Birch Tree. CARTER COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Timothy Wayne
Bales of Ellsinore; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt: Dianna Pearl Pummill of Ellsinore; Defective Equipment: Thomas Skeet Barbre of Van Buren; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Marvallyn Elizabeth Decambre of San Diego, CA; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Robert J. Richardson of Poplar Bluff; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Justin C. Oldham of Ellsinore; Dissolution Without Children: Nancy J. Dorris of Van Buren vs. Paul D. Dorris of Van Buren; Suit On Account: Capital One Bank vs. Carla E. Cox of Ellsinore. OREGON COUNTY Passing Bad Check-$500 Or More-No Account/ Insufficient Funds (Felony): Carol Baum of Batesville, AR; Dissolution Without Children: Shirley Fuller of Thayer vs. Edward P. Fuller of West Plains.
by Laura Wagner
January 2015 showing the district with a closing balance of $4,071,502.34. Superintendent Nicholson stated that the increase was due to taxes coming in at the first of the year. The board moved on to payment of people related to board members. Lanna Tharp was approved for reimbursement of SE travel in the amount of $169.60 with a motion from Kent Smith, seconded by Earl Renegar with Keith Tharp abstaining; Smith Flooring, Inc. was approved to be paid in the amount of $1,625.76 for OM wood chips with a motion from Kevin Pruett, seconded by Earl Renegar with Kent Smith abstaining; Shane Scott was approved for reimbursement of $14.74 for OM travel with a motion made by Kent Smith, seconded by Keith Tharp with Kevin Pruett abstaining; Mtn. View Oil & Propane was approved to be paid in the amount of $18,018.86 for OM LP gas with a motion from Kevin Pruett, seconded by Shelly Mantel with Earl Renegar abstaining; Godfather's Pizza was approved for payment in the amount of $53.94 for SA HS girls basketball tournament with a motion from Kent Smith, seconded by Beverly Denton with Steve Vines abstaining. Doug Orchard brought a proposal to the board for outsourcing the custodial cleaning services. Orchard has worked for the district for the past ten years working his way up from mowing to the janitorial department and then to the maintenance department.
His proposal was in the amount of $270,000 which would save the district up to $60,000 a year. After the board held a brief discussion on the two custodial outsourcing proposals they now are looking at, they decided to take the time to compare numbers and gather more information on both proposals. Liberty High School Principal John Daniels asked to the board to consider replacing the sports banners that are hanging in the LHS gymnasium. "We are running out of wall space," began Daniels. "A lot of the school's now are moving towards the aluminum banners which are less expensive that the old cloth banners." There are a total of 40 banners in the gym, not including the volleyball state championship banner which has yet to be purchased. Daniel's proposed to auction off the old cloth banners and replace all of the banners in the gym. "If we hold an auction that would give us some money to purchase the new aluminum banners." The aluminum banners can be purchased for a minimum of $100. Daniel's explained that the old cloth banners run anywhere from $300 to $750 which is a costly expense to the district. "The aluminum banners are only $100 and if we replace them all would look better in the gym." Board member Kent Smith made a motion to replace all the old banners in the gymnasium with the new aluminum banners, seconded by Kevin Pruett with an all in favor from the board. The Standard News will report on the district's plans for auctioning off the old banners as that information becomes available. The board went into closed session after hearing building reports from area principals and an report from the Special Education Program presented by Lanna Tharp. In closed session the board approved the hiring of professional staff Tyler Newton for Assistant Baseball Coach and support staff including substitutes Trudy Ann Guffey and Lea Maria Koogler. The next board meeting will be held on Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. at the Liberty High School Library.
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The Mtn. View-Birch Tree R-III School District met at the Mtn. View Elementary Library on Thursday, Feb. 12 for their monthly board meeting. The board accepted several resignations, heard a custodial cleaning proposal and debated on replacing the sports banners in the LHS gymnasium. Beginning the meeting, the board approved the consent agenda consisting of approval of minutes from the January 15 regular board meeting; approval of payment of bills for the month of January totaling $291,387.87; accepting staff resignations including LMS/LHS Librarian Mary Kay Nicholson, LMS Science Teacher Connie Riley, MVE ECSE Sped Ed Aide Krista Nicholson, MVE First Grade Teacher BreAnna Lovan and LMS Custodian Terry Gunter; approval to apply for a vocational grant to use for the purchase of new computers for vocational classes; approval of renewing the "full maintenance" and "policy on-line" service agreement with MSBA and approval of Board Policy Inc as presented by MSBA. The consent agenda was approved with a motion made by board member Keith Tharp, seconded by board member Kevin Pruett with an all in favor from the board. Superintendent Jerry D. Nicholson gave the financial report for the month ending
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McVicker Family Healthcare welcomes Nurse Practitioner Pearl Hunter to Mtn. View JANUARY 2015 CITY/COUNTY INSPECTIONS 63 Chicken, 1808 Broadway, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 2 Observed ceiling tiles in need of replacement in back area; observed sanitizer low in 3-vat sanitizing sink. American Pie Factory, 1603 Gibson Ave., West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 1 Keep ice scoop on non-absorbent surface and protected. *Approved for opening*. Will reinspect in 2-4 weeks. Café 37 – Opera House – Ropers Saloon, 37 Court Square, West Plains. Re-inspection. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 3 Observed hand sink in prep area in need of repair; observed food prep employees without proper hair restraint; observed flooring under/behind grill and fryer area in need of cleaning. Captain D’s, 1402 Preacher Roe, West Plains. *No violations observed*. Cash Saver, 705 Kentucky, West Plains. Critical: 1 Observed raw meat product for sale past use or freezeby-date in meat department display coolers. Non-critical: 5 Observed produce hand towels not dispensed and deli hand towels missing dispenser at hand sink; observed improper thawing of frozen product at room temperature in deli department; observed doors/seals in need of repair in meat department and back exit door; observed racks and shelving in storeroom in need of cleaning in deli department; observed metal shelving in need of painting or sealing in meat department walk-in-cooler due to chipping of paint. Will re-inspect in 1 month (Feb.). Charley’s Meat Market, 508 W. Hwy. 60, Mtn. View. *No violations observed*. Chen’s Garden, 1705 Gibson, West Plains. 3rd Reinspection. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 2 Observed no hot water in prep hand sink #2; observed improper storage of cold items (eggs and milk) between uses. Colton’s Steakhouse, 1421 Preacher Roe, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 3 Observed leak at mop sink faucet, in need of repair; observed food boxes and food product stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer; observed ovens and flooring under shelving in storeroom in need of cleaning. Crossroads Convenience Store, 1808 Broadway, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 1 Observed ice machine and soda fountain cabinet (underneath) in need of cleaning. Family Counseling Center “A New Direction”, 3411 Division Drive, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 1 Observed drying of clean dishes on cloth towel – air dry on non-absorbent surface. Family Dollar #1194, 1308 Porter Wagoner, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 1 Observed cobwebs under shelving in grocery section. Guacamole 2, 108 Main St., Willow Springs. Reinspection. Critical: 1 Observed improper storage of eggs over vegetables in back prep cooler (corrected on-site). Noncritical: 1 Replace light that is not working in back storage area (corrected on-site). *Previous non-critical violations corrected*. Will re-inspect in 6 months (July). King Garden Buffett, 1805 Bruce Smith Parkway, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 4 Observed several hand sinks with leaks at faucets, in need of repair; observed front grill area, prep storage and dish area flooring in need of cleaning; observed foods stored uncovered in walk-in freezers; observed ice scoops and lemons improperly stored in drink ice. Will re-inspect in 3 months (April). Kountry Korner Store, Jct. E & Hwy. 142, Moody. Critical: 1 Observed expired milk, dry goods and canned goods for sale past use-by-date (corrected on-site). McDonalds #2, 1320 Porter Wagoner, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 3 Observed coffee prep area counter and dishwasher area flooring in need of cleaning; observed prep table cooler at 47° F during inspection and missing thermometer; observed numerous wiping cloths not stored properly when not in use. Ozark Community Kitchen & Event Center, 1386 Bill Virdon, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 3 Observed store room flooring in need of cleaning; observed no hot water at prep area hand sinks and 3-vat sink; observed plumbing leak at ice machine. Pizza Shack, 1836 Porter Wagoner, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 1 Observed spray bottle not properly labeled. Papa John’s, 1382 Southern Hills Center, West Plains. *No violations observed – Approved for opening*. Will re-inspect in 2-4 weeks. Re-inspected: *No violations observed*. Red Apple, 42 Court Square, West Plains. Re-inspection. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 3 Observed vent hood and prep area floors and walls in need of cleaning; observed several dead bugs on floor throughout establishment – continue set pest control practices, clean entire floor area; observed back upright freezer in need of defrosting. Will inspect in April. Ruby Tuesday, 1008 Worley Dr., West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 2 Observed no thermometer available in prep cooler under grill; observed dish area table, bun toaster and walk-in freezer floor in need of cleaning. Sonic, PO Box 275, Mtn. View. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 2 Observed food prep employees without proper hair restraint; observed storeroom flooring and vent hood area above bun toaster in need of cleaning. To view all the City and County restaurant inspections – go to our website at: www.howellcountyhealthdept.com
Nurse Practitioner Pearl Hunter has joined the team at the Ozarks Medical Center McVicker Family Healthcare Clinic in Mountain View. She, along with Nurse Practitioner Dave McVicker, will provide primary care for people of all ages. "Every individual deserves respect, excellent care and a voice in their health care plan," Hunter said. "I look forward to working with individuals and families in Mountain View, and the surrounding area, to help patients reach their optimal health." Hunter said she enjoys working with patients of all ages, managing care across a person's life span including urgent care issues and
chronic diseases. "My goal is to assist and educate people at each encounter to increase their knowledge of disease prevention and improve their overall quality of life," she added. McVicker Family Healthcare is located at 220 N. Elm Street in Mountain View. In addition to primary care, the clinic offers women's health, lab services, mental health services and speech language pathology. "We are excited to announce the addition of Pearl Hunter to the clinic," said Aimee Jarrett, Clinics Director. "She has great energy to our team and I know she is looking forward to providing continued
quality service to the community." Hunter, a native of Summersville, now resides in Cabool. She earned her Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) degree from Texas County Technical College, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Registered Nursing (RN) degree from Central Methodist University, and her Master of Science in nursing from Graceland University. She is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Her experience includes serving as the Coordinator of the Accelerated LPN to RN Nursing Program at Texas County Technical College, and working as an RN case manager for Integrity
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Home Health in Springfield and at Fresenius DialysisHemodialysis in Mountain Grove. For more information or to schedule an appointment at McVicker Family Healthcare, call 417- 9342273.
PTSC Red Carpet Event set for Feb. 21 Physical Therapy Specialists Clinic (PTSC) is excited to announce The Red Carpet Event. This is the first year for the event, which will be a signature fundraising event for the community. The purpose of this annual event is to build the endowment fund and increase awareness about the availability of the nine memorial scholarships available to area students. The event will be at the Opera House in West Plains, MO and will start at 7 p.m.,
with catering provided by Café 37. There will be a live auction and silent auction, which will include spa packages, jewelry, gift certificates to restaurants and much more! We are also having ABolhis Photography on site for red carpet pictures on our Oscar style step and repeat. VIP tickets include main event admission PLUS access to our VIP hour. These tickets are $75 and include cocktails and premium hors d’oeuvres from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The VIP tickets also allow individuals
the first look at the live auction to Southern Missouri and items and first chance to bid on play an instrumental role the silent auction items, and within the community. The priority seating in the main scholarships are given in event room for the Sequel memory of: Julie Douglass, Dose performance. Main Kyle Gilliam, Megan Spence, Event Only tickets are $50 per Nathan Murphy, Tyler Simer, person and include heavy hors Marisa Hathcock- Spalding, d'oeuvres, tea and water. To Julie McGoldrick, Cynthia purchase a ticket for the event Holloway- Coatney & Christel or for scholarship applications, AraSmith-Chester. please call Brenda Miller at We want to thank our current 417-256-5669. Deadline for board members Ron Reed, the scholarship applications is chair, Houston; Laura Gant, 5:00 p.m. on March 1, 2015. West Plains; Melissa Gourley, Physical Therapy Specialists Mountain Grove; Scott Nelson, Clinic gives back to our West Plains; John Tollenaar, community every year through West Plains; Carol Silvey, West our scholarship program Plains; Judy McGoldrick, West which awards nine $1,000 Plains; Linda Spence, Willow scholarships to local students. Springs, Mick Gilliam, West Over the last 16 years, PTSC Plains; Tim Bean, West Plains; has put $200,000 into the Suzanne Langley, Thayer; community. These scholarships Kay Ellis, Thayer. Also thank help improve the community you to Jennifer Hyde-Crask, by aiding scholarship recipients Oregon County Prosecuting Do You Need To File with their education, allowing Attorney and past recipient them to pursue career goals of PTSC’s scholarship who A Tax Return in 2015? and contribute their skills and has agreed to chair the new Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for knowledge to the community. Mentorship Advisory Board, retirees this tax season? I didn’t have to file last year, but I Many of the PTSC scholarship which is a new addition to have returned program in 2015. picked up a little income from a part-time job in 2014, and recipients I’m wondering I need to file this year. Part-Time Retiree Dear Retiree, What is WIC? Whether or not you are required to file a federal income WIC is a nutrition education/health promotion program tax return this year will depend on how much you earned designed to help moms and young children eat well and (gross income) – and the source of that income – as well as your filing status and your age. Your gross income includes stay healthy. WIC provides nutrition information, promotes all the income you receive that is not exempt from tax, health and provides nutritious foods to supplement your not counting your Social Security benefits, unless you are diet. Your WIC food package may include: milk, cheese, married and filing separately. evaporated milk, cereal, juice, eggs, peanut butter, beans, Here’s a rundown of the IRS filing requirements for fresh or frozen vegetables and fruits, and bread, tortillas or this tax season. If your 2014 gross income was below the brown rice. Infants receive baby cereal and jars of baby food, threshold for your age and filing status, you probably won’t as well as formula, if needed. In addition tuna is provided to have to file. But if it’s over, you will. breastfeeding moms. These foods are chosen because they • Single: $10,150 ($11,700 if you’re 65 or older by Jan. will help you and your child to be healthy. They include 1, 2015). • Married filing jointly: $20,300 ($21,500 if you or your nutrients like: protein, calcium, iron, vitamins A & C, folate and zinc. spouse is 65 or older; or $22,700 if you’re both over 65). Who is WIC for? • Married filing separately: $3,950 at any age. • Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or whose • Head of household: $13,050 ($14,600 if age 65 or older). • Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child: $16,350 pregnancy recently ended ($17,550 if age 65 or older). • Infants under 12 months old To get a detailed breakdown on federal filing requirements, • Children under 5 years old along with information on taxable and nontaxable income, What can you get from WIC? call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a free • Checks to buy food to keep you healthy copy of the “Tax Guide for Seniors” (publication 554), or • Nutrition and health education to help you and your see irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p554.pdf. children eat well and be healthy Special Requirements • Personal counseling about nutrition There are, however, some other financial situations that • Support and help with breastfeeding will require you to file a tax return, even if your gross income • Referrals to other health programs for you and your falls below the IRS filing requirement. For example, if you had earnings from self-employment in 2014 of $400 or more, family or if you owe any special taxes to the IRS such as alternative To get WIC, you need to: minimum tax or IRA tax penalties, you’ll probably need to • Have a need for improved nutrition file. • Meet the WIC income guidelines listed below To figure this out, the IRS offers a tool on their website The Howell County Health Department has a signed that asks a series of questions that will help you determine if contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior you’re required to file, or if you should file because you’re Services and Region G WIC Group to continue to provide due a refund. You can access this page at irs.gov/filing – click on “Do WIC services for federal fiscal year 2015. Under the terms you need to file a return?” Or, you can get assistance over the of the contract, the Howell County Health Department will phone by calling the IRS helpline at 800-829-1040. You can be able to serve 1,662 persons eligible for WIC every month. also get face-to-face help at a Taxpayer Assistance Center. Total caseload for the year is 19,949 participants. WIC is See irs.gov/localcontacts or call 800-829-1040 to locate a by appointment only. Anyone interested in participating in center near you. this program please call (417) 256-7078 for an appointment. Check Your State Howell County Health Department is proud to be associated Even if you’re not required to file a federal tax return this with the WIC program and recognizes their contribution in year, don’t assume that you’re also excused from filing state making Howell County a healthier place to live. income taxes. The rules for your state might be very different. In accordance with Federal law and U. S. Department Check with your state tax agency before concluding that of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from you’re entirely in the clear. For links to state and local tax agencies see taxadmin.org – click on “State Agencies/Links” discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and on the menu bar. where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial Tax Prep Assistance If you find that you do need to file a tax return this year, or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an you can get help through the Tax Counseling for the Elderly individual's income is derived from any public assistance (or TCE) program. Sponsored by the IRS, TEC provides free program, or protected genetic information in employment tax preparation and counseling to middle and low-income or in any program or activity conducted or funded by taxpayers, age 60 and older. Call 800-906-9887 or visit irs. the Department. To file a complaint of discrimination treasury.gov/freetaxprep to locate a service near you. write U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Also check with AARP, a participant in the TCE program Adjudication,1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, that provides free tax preparation at more than 5,000 sites DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 FREE (voice) nationwide. To locate an AARP Tax-Aide site call 888-2277669 or visit aarp.org/findtaxhelp. You don’t have to be an or (202) 260-1026 (local) or (800) 795-3272 FREE (toll free). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech AARP member to use this service. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Service at (800) 877-8339 FREE; or (800) 845-6136 FREE Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and of “The Savvy Senior” book. employer.
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Vultures to be focus of special MDC event on Feb. 21 Vultures are well-known, but under-appreciated members of the bird world. Few people realize it, but these large, dark-colored birds that many people refer to as “buzzards” perform
19th annual Vulture Venture program highlights birds' benefits to humans valuable roles in nature. Thanks, in part, to the natural features bordering Lake Taneycomo, people will have a chance to view these misunderstood birds on Feb. 21 at the
Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) 19th annual Vulture Venture program. The program will be from noon to 5 p.m. at MDC’s Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery, located on the west
end of Lake Taneycomo, just below Table Rock Dam. Vultures can be seen at Lake Taneycomo throughout the year, but in winter, this well-known trout-fishing spot attracts hundreds of
MDC offers TRIM grants for community tree care The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) cost-share grants to help government agencies, public schools, and notfor-profit groups with the management, improvement, and conservation of trees and forests on public land. TRIM grants are used to help fund tree inventories, removal or pruning of hazardous trees, tree planting, and the training of volunteers and city and county employees to best care for community forests. TRIM grants are administered by MDC in cooperation with the Missouri Community Forest Council and the U.S. Forest Service. The TRIM grant program
provides reimbursements of $1,000 to $25,000 to grant recipients to fund up to 60 percent of money needed for projects. Projects located in communities with The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA designation are eligible for an additional 10 percent in matching funds. The deadline for TRIM grant applications is June 5. Get more information on TRIM grants, including grant applications and workbooks, online at mdc.mo.gov/ node/11123. MDC OFFERS GRANT WORKSHOPS To assist potential grant applicants, MDC will hold the following TRIM-grant workshops: • LICKING: March 9, 9 to
11 a.m., at the MDC George O. White Nursery on Shafer Road. Contact MDC Resource Forester William Travis Mills to register at william.mills@ mdc.mo.gov or 417-967-3385. This workshop will include a basic information session on the Arbor Day Foundation recognition program for Tree City USA. • KIRKSVILLE: March 19, 10 a.m. to noon, at the MDC Northeast Regional Office, 3500 S. Baltimore. Contact MDC Resource Forester Kyle Monroe to register at 573-2482530 or Kyle.Monroe@mdc. mo.gov. • JOPLIN: March 24, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center, 201 W. Riviera Drive. Contact MDC Community
MDC's Springfield Nature Center to host renowned bird expert Feb. 19, 20 Birding is fun and educational for everyone regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. Award-winning ornithologist and best-selling author John C. Robinson will provide tips on bird identification and discuss how to get more minorities, youths, and families involved in birding at three Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) programs held Feb. 19 and 20 at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. Robinson’s first program “Identifying Birds of Western Missouri” will be 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 19. This program is for ages 7 and up. Included among the topics Robinson will cover in this program is how to identify the birds of this region by sight and sound. This program is cosponsored by the Greater Ozarks Audubon Society. In a daytime program on
Feb. 20, Robinson will focus on how to get young people and minorities involved in birding in “Diversity in the Outdoors: Connecting Youth to Nature.” This workshop, from 10 a.m. to noon, is for adults only. Individuals can bring a sack lunch to discuss additional networking opportunities with Robinson from noon to 1 p.m. Robinson will share data collected from environmental educators across the world that pinpoint the top 10 challenges and opportunities to connect our youth with nature and the outdoors. This workshop is co-sponsored by the City of SpringfieldEnvironmental Services, Missouri State University’s Bull Shoals Field Station, The Springfield-Greene County Library and the Greater Ozarks Audubon Society. Robinson will wrap up his appearance in Springfield
with “Birds – Wonders of the Natural World” from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. on Feb. 20. This program is for ages 10 and up. Participants should bring their most burning bird questions so they can participate in Robinson’s always popular “Ask the Bird Man!” session that will be part of this program. Robinson’s appearance is part of the Nature Center’s “Your Big Year” campaign that encourages everyone to learn about the birds around them. All of these programs are free, but registration is required. To register for these programs or to get information about other events at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center, call 417-888-4237. Information about the Nature Center can also be found at http://mdc.mo.gov/node/287 . The MDC facility is located in southeast Springfield at 4601 S. Nature Center Way.
The term homesteading has changed over the decades and has a long history in our country. The Homesteading Act of 1862 granted free land to those brave souls willing to settle on a piece of undeveloped land in the hopes of making it sustainable and profitable. Since that time the word homesteading has evolved to mean a lifestyle characterized by adventure, sustainability, and self-sufficiency. BJ Haumesser and her family moved to a remote Missouri Ozarks Mountain location in the fall of 2005 to live out the homesteader lifestyle. They knew they would have to dig deep into their creative resourcefulness to make a go of it. Ready and willing to learn many old world ways of doing things, they stepped back in time and began to scratch out their
new existence. With their 200 acres of hill land as the backdrop, they use everything their land has to offer. From the trees on their land, eight different woods for smoking meat is bundled, maple syrup is extracted, and a variety of crafts are made. From their developed land, they produce animal and plant products for the local farmers market. Some day they hope to teach traditional skills about their rustic lifestyle to future generations. Whether you live on a farm or in an urban area, you can choose to live the lifestyle of a homesteader. It can begin with planting a garden, using a bicycle for transportation, hanging laundry on the line, or canning produce. For more information on homesteading, or products sold on the Haumesser
Family Homestead, visit them online at www. hfhomestead.com or email hfhomestead@gmail.com. Their products are also sold at Charlie’s Meat Market in Mountain View, Harter House and Momma Jeans Health Food in Springfield, the Eminence Farmers Market, and several locations in Branson and St. Louis. Haumesser Family Homestead is an affiliate client of The Ozarks Small Business Incubator. They are utilizing OzSBI’s services including a team of highly trained business mentors, marketing assistance, networking, and other business services to grow their business here in the Ozarks. For more information on how OzSBI can help your business, call us at 417-256-9724 or visit us online at www.ozsbi.com.
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Forester Jon Skinner to register at 417-629-3423 or Jon. Skinner@mdc.mo.gov. • SPRINGFIELD: March 25, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the MDC Southwest Regional Office, 2630 Mayfair. Contact MDC Community Forester Cindy Garner to register at 417895-6880 or Cindy.Garner@ mdc.mo.gov. • KANSAS CITY: March 26, 10 a.m. to noon, at the MDC Gorman Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Ave. No registration is required. • COLUMBIA: April 8, 10 a.m. to noon, at the MDC Columbia Regional Office, 3500 E. Gans Road. Contact MDC Resource Forester Ann Koenig to register at Ann. Koenig@mdc.mo.gov or 573815-7901 ext. 3479. • KIRKWOOD: April 28 at 6 p.m. at the MDC Powder Valley Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Road. Contact Powder Valley Nature Center to register at 314-301-1500.
Feeder Cattle Auction Report for 02/10/2015 Receipts: 2253 Last week: 1928 Year Ago: 0 Compared to last week, feeder steers traded 6.0012.00 higher with spots 20.00 higher. Feeder heifers traded 4.00-10.00 higher with spots 15.00 higher. Demand was very good on a moderate supply which consisted of 58 percent steers, 4 percent bulls and 38 percent heifers, with near 43 percent of the offering weighing over 600 lbs. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Pkg 12 hd 296 lbs 347.50; 300-350 lbs 327.50-345.00; 350-400 lbs 310.00-332.50; 400-450 lbs 295.00-315.00; 450-500 lbs 280.00-300.00; 500-550 lbs 280.00-297.00; 550-600 lbs 262.50-290.00; 600-650 lbs 235.00-250.00; 650-700 lbs 222.00-240.00; 700-800 lbs 207.00-220.00. Medium and Large 1-2 350-400 lbs 280.00-308.00; 400-450 lbs 267.50-292.50; 450-500 lbs 256.00-277.50;500-550 lbs 255.00-277.50, pkg 6 hd 502 lbs fleshy 250.00; 550-600 lbs 237.00-260.00; 600-650 lbs 222.00-232.50; 650-700 lbs 207.00-224.00;700-800 lbs 187.50-210.00; 800-850 lbs 185.00-200.00; 850-900 lbs 170.00-189.00; Pkg 6 hd 928 lbs 180.00. Medium and Large 2 350-400 lbs 265.00-272.50; 500-550 lbs 225.00-252.00; 550-600 lbs 220.00-252.00; 600-650 lbs 205.00-212.50; 650-700 lbs 182.50-195.00; 700-750 lbs 178.00-185.00. Large 1-2 550-600 lbs 236.00-241.00; Pkg 20 hd 661 lbs 230.00; Few 805 lbs 167.50. Feeder Holstein Steers: Large 3 Pkg 7 hd 620 lbs 165.00; Pkg 25 hd 770 lbs 165.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Few 259 lbs 330.00; 300-350 lbs 295.00-310.00; 350-400 lbs 270.00-290.00; 400-450 lbs 262.50-272.50; 450-500 lbs 245.00-262.50; 500-550 lbs 247.00-260.00; 550-600 lbs 220.00-235.00; 600-700 lbs 206.00-223.00; 700-750 lbs
these birds. One reason this location attracts large numbers of resident and migrating vultures in winter is its canyon-like topography that gives the birds a haven from cold winter winds. There are also plenty of large sycamore trees along the shoreline that supply vultures with sturdy roosting sites. This mass gathering of vultures provides great opportunities to view these birds, which have an undeserved bad reputation. Although many people find vultures disgusting, they perform a valuable clean-up service by ridding
the environment of dead animals. The Vulture Venture event will consist of outside viewing opportunities and indoor activities. Outside, people will be able to see vultures along the lake through spotting scopes. Indoors at the hatchery’s Conservation Center, people can get an upclose-and-personal view of a live, captive vulture from the Wonders of Wildlife Museum in Springfield. No reservations are required for this free event. For more information, call the Hatchery at 417-3344865, extension 0.
Vultures are under-appreciated by many humans. Learn about the valuable service these birds provide at the Missouri Department of Conservation's Vulture Venture program Feb. 21 at Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery near Branson. (Photo provided to the Standard)
200.00-216.00. Medium and Large 1-2 350-400 lbs 245.00-265.00; 400-450 lbs 230.00-257.50; 450-500 lbs 220.00-247.50; 500-550 lbs 222.50-242.50;550-600 lbs 210.00-222.50; 600-700 lbs 188.00-212.50, few 652 lbs fleshy 180.00; 700-800 lbs 179.00-205.00; Pkg 28 hd 810 lbs 189.00;Pkg 16 hd 1002 lbs 167.00. Medium and Large 2 Few 392 lbs 220.00;450-500 lbs 205.00215.00; Few 782 lbs 174.00; Pkg 5 hd 917 lbs 150.00. Large 1-2 450-500 lbs 235.00-238.00; 650-700 lbs 175.00-190.00. Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 Few 552 lbs 244.00. Medium and Large 1-2 400-500 lbs 260.00-285.00; 500-550 lbs 232.50-258.00; 550-600 lbs 212.50-229.00; 600-700 lbs 205.00-227.00. Cow and Bull Auction Report for 02/11/2015 Receipts: 1175 Last Week: 567 Year Ago: 1183 Compared to last week, slaughter cows traded steady with slaughterbulls steady to 1.00 higher. Demand was very good on a moderate supply of slaughter animals and a heavy supply of replacement stock.The supply consisted of 24 percent slaughter cows, 31 percent bred cows, 28 percent cow/calf pairs, 4 percent slaughter bulls, 6 percent stocker/feeder cows and 7 percent calves. It was standing room onlyas 38 percent of the offering came from the advertised reputation herd sell out. Potential buyers were not disappointed with the amount and condition of the offering but were surprised to see what others were willing to pay for animals of this quality. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Average Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 105.00-113.00 114.00120.00 96.00-104.00 Boning 80-85 102.00111.00 111.00-121.00
96.00-102.00 Lean 85-90 96.00104.00 105.00-116.00 81.00-96.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1075-2155 lbs average dressing 128.00136.00 per cwt, high dressing 137.00-145.00, low dressing 109.00-127.00. Nine head 2-5 yr old 1210-1545 lb Angus replacement bulls 3100.00-4000.00 per head. Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1 Pkg 20 hd 4-5 yr old 1315 lb cows in 3rd stage 3475.00 per head. Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yr old 1065-1725 lb cows in 1st to 3rd stage 2100.00-2950.00 per head; 7 yrs to short-solid 952-1567 lb cows mostly in 2nd to 3rd stage 1800.002250.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 2-7 yr old 9451575 lb cows in 1st to 3rd stage 1650.00-2100.00 per head; Short-solid to broken mouth 985-1575 lb cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 1500.001900.00 per head. Medium 1-2 2-7 yr old 790-1135 lb cows in 1st to 3rd stage 1100.00-1600.00 per head. Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Open or unchecked cows and heiferettes, 2-3 yr old 722-1232 lb heifers 123.00182.50 per cwt, 25 hd 1824 months 776 lb heifers 1400.00-1550.00 per head; 4-6 yr old 830-1460 lb cows 117.00-167.50 per cwt, pkg 3 hd 4 yr old 935 lb cows 182.50. Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1 Several 3-n-1 packages totaling 138 pairs of 4-5 yr old 1075-1183 lb black and black baldie cows in 1st stage with 200-450 lb calves 3150.00-3875.00 per pair.Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yr old 965-1350 lb cows with 150-300 lb calves 2400.00-3000.00 per pair; 7 yr to broken mouth 983-1215 lb cowswith 100-250 lb calves 1800.002300.00 per pair. Medium and Large 2 Few 5 yr old to broken mouth 1010-1460 lb cows with 100-200 lb calves1600.00-2000.00 per pair.
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