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Bird Flu Pops Up At Turkey Farm See Below
Plane crashes into Lake of the Ozarks On March 11, 2015, at approximately 12:33 p.m., Troop F received a report of a plane crash at the Lake of the Ozarks, near Public Beach #2. Marine operations troopers arrived on the scene and confirmed a 1976 Beechcraft, B19 had crashed into the lake. All three occupants of the plane were able to get out. Two of the occupants were transported to Lake Regional Hospital with minor to moderate injuries. The aircraft had taken off from Glaze Airport en route to Creve Coeur, Missouri. The FAA will conduct the investigation into the cause of the crash. In support of “The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths,” the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket.
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Improvements Made To Eagle's Nest See Page 2
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'Fresh' processed marijuana, Mercy St. Francis Easter Egg 4 pounds, found near creek Hunt March 28 The Howell County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating where four pounds of fresh processed marijuana came from. The sherrif's department received the report at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 13 after a member of the Elk Creek Neighborhood Watch discovered a green plant material lying near a creek.
Bird flu pops up Mtn. View at MO turkey farms Two turkey flocks in Missouri have been diagnosed with bird flu. The farms are located in Asbury and Fortuna. According to the USDA’s National Veterinary Services lab, this is the first time the H5N2 strain of avian influenza has been found in Missouri. H5N2 is not nearly as virulent as other strains of avian influenza, says Jeff Firman, University of Missouri Extension poultry specialist and professor of animal sciences in the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. “This is considered a highpathogenicity strain, but is not something humans have gotten,” Firman says. “The human risk is probably quite low, but everyone always wants to be careful.” The Missouri Department of Agriculture has quarantined the two farms. The remaining turkeys will be euthanized and will not enter the food supply. Firman says typically the birds would either be buried or composted within the poultry barn. The two farms had more than 50,000 turkeys, but Firman doesn’t expect this to affect the state’s poultry industry. See Bird Flu on Page 7
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Howell County Sheriff Mike Shannon and Investigator H.D. Reid responded to CR 3490 in Peace Valley. They located approximately four pounds of fresh processed marijuana laying near a creek. Investigators stated that the plants were freshly processed meaning it couldn't have been clipped
any earlier than Friday morning as the leaves were not wilted. This is currently an ongoing investigation.
Seized The Howell County Sheriff's Department seized approximately four pounds of fresh processed marijuana plants after they were discovered off CR 3490 in Peace Valley.
Volunteer efforts bring pride to the 'Eagles Nest' by Laura Wagner Mountain View Standard News laura@mvstandard.com
Yet another reason to be proud to be a Liberty Eagle, not that one was needed, is the way a group of volunteers came together to bring a little pride back to the Eagle's Nest. The Liberty Sports Complex Committee formed in September of 2014. Founding members Billy and Carla Randolph along with Ricky Smith had a goal of improving the facilities and grounds of the Eagles' Nest. "We formed the group because we saw a need for improvements and wanted to work with the school district to help take care of those improvements," began Billy Randolph. "The coaches and kids work hard, we just wanted to show them we appreciate their efforts." He continued to share that the complex is used by several sports including the band and various community events. "We're excited to do this for the school and the community." Practically everything at the complex received a fresh coat of paint; bathrooms at the concession stand, visitor bleachers and band bleachers to the goal posts. The group even had ticket booths built to help
the gatekeepers stay out of the weather. Included in on the improvements was a makeover for the historical Jam-Up Bridge and the home bleachers being stained Liberty red. Already showing improvements at the complex was a total makeover of the boys and girls locker rooms including the purchase/ donation of a new washing machine and dryer, new picnic tables and benches were, newly installed ceiling fans, lockers, sink, toilet All Smiles - LHS Soccer team members Natalie etc. were put in the locker Henry, Hanna Vines and Courtney Thomas are all smiles See Liberty Eagles On Page 2
as they take a tour of their newly remodeled locker room. The girls showed off their name tags before they took them home to personalize. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
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MOST Lincoln Day set for April 18 WANTED
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The lawyer who successfully defended Hobby Lobby's case challenging the Obama Administration's contraceptive mandate before the U.S. Supreme Court, Joshua Hawley, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Howell County Lincoln Day on Saturday, April 18. The Hobby Lobby case is among several lawsuits Hawley has litigated before the U.S. Supreme Court, and numerous federal and state
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courts. In 2011, Hawley litigated one of the most important religious liberty cases of the last twenty years at the U.S. Supreme Court, which guarantees the right of churches and faith groups to select their ministers according to their religious convictions. The Lexington, Missouri native is a graduate of Yale Law School, a former clerk to Chief Justice John Roberts and is currently professor of constitutional law at the University of Missouri. Hawley is founder of the Missouri Liberty Project and counsel to the Becket Fund
for Religious Liberty, the foremost religious liberty firm in the nation. The annual Howell County Lincoln Day will be held in the Magnolia Room of the West Plains Civic Center. Reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a dinner set to start at 7 p.m. Howell County Republican Chair, Ward Franz said, "This event will feature a real national headliner that represents our local conservative values. I urge everyone to put the date on the calendar for our annual Howell County Lincoln Day, April 18.
School board Mtn. View to meet Thursday City council meets, The Mtn. View-Birch Tree R-III School District Board of Education will hold their annual monthly meeting on Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. In the Liberty High School library. Items on the consent agenda include: approval of minutes from the February 12 regular board meeting; approval of payment of bills for the month of February 2015 totaling $714,356.07; consideration of staff resignations submitted as of March 19, 2015 and consideration of dates for the 2015 summer school. Discussion/Action items
The grounds of Mercy St. Francis Hospital will once again be “hopping” as Easter approaches. Mercy and the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the annual Easter egg hunt on the lawn of the hospital on Saturday, March 28. The Easter Bunny will be there along with 3,000 hidden eggs. Kids will search with their own age groups: ages 1-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. One lucky hunter in each group who finds the golden egg will win a prize. “This is always a great opportunity for families in the community to come together and celebrate the holiday,” said Robert Rogers, Mercy St. Francis Hospital administrator. “This year, we’ll have even more fun activities for the kids prior to the egg hunt.” From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., there will be free face art, $1 balloon animals and a Mercy Therapy Services information booth offering details about upcoming summer camps for kids ages 4 to 18. Parents can also stop by the pavilion of Mercy Medical Clinic between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. for free car seat checks. The annual Easter egg hunt at Mercy St. Francis Hospital, located at 100 W. US Highway 60, begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, on the back lawn. For more information, call 417934-7000.
on the agenda include: Financial report for month ending February 2015 given by Superintendent Jerry D. Nicholson; approval of payment to people related to board members; consideration of renewing the annual contarct with OPAA Foods; consideration of changes made to the salary protocol for the year 2015-2016 and consideration of a two-year contract with Hillyard for custodial supplies. Afterwards the board will hear building reports from area principals before entering into closed session.
approves ordinance The Mtn. View City Council met briefly on Monday, March 9 for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting wrapped up swiftly as there was only two items on the agenda. The council approved Bill #1263, Ordinance #1634 which will require electronic inventory tracking systems for pawn shops, flea markets, coin dealers, jewelers, junk dealers, etc. The ordinance went into effect on Tuesday, March 10 but there is a 90day grace period for business
owners. The ordinance was approved with a motion from Paul O'Brien and seconded by Lindell Vandevort. Before closing the meeting, the board approved the City of Mtn. View to particiate in the Missouri Highway Safety Program which helps with overtime for Mtn. View Police Department when they are working checkpoints and such other duties. The motion was made by Jeff Wade and seconded by Paul O'Brien. Council will meet again on Monday, April 13 at 6 p.m.
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. Shane M. Polzin, age 26 - Wanted for class D felony nonsupport. Bond set at $2,500. Shane L. Collins, age 29 - Wanted for class C felony domestic assault and class C felony robbery 2nd degree. Bond set at $4,500. Franklin J. Stark, age 51 - Wanted for class C felony DWIaggravated offender. Bond set at $25,000. James C. Haines Jr., age 30 - Wanted for class B felony distribution, delivering,
manufacturing, produce or attempt to produce or possess a controlled substance. No bond.
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Liberty Eagles rooms. "If we continue to get support, we will continue working, moving on to other areas of need, such as helping with the baseball and softball fields," commented Randolph. A lot of volunteer hours, approximately 1,500 plus, were put in at the complex. Those efforts were displayed for the public at an open house held on Thursday, March 12. Community members were given a tour of the newly renovated locker rooms. The LHS football team now has eautiful wood lockers replacing the old lockers which were metal and too small to fit the players football pads. The new lockers can now accomodate all the players pads and uniforms. The girls soccer program wasn't left
out of those volunteer efforts either. Thanks to the group, the girls have a clean space and their own lockers, complete with personalized name tags. "I think the new space is great. Our soccer program has never had a space where we can keep all of our equipment and call our own. I appreciate all the work that our community has put in for our football, soccer, and track teams," stated Liberty Lady Eagle Hanna Vines. LHS Head Football Coach Darin Acklin had this to say on the efforts of the group, "We the Liberty coaching staff and players are grateful to Billy and Tony and to the rest of the volunteers for their efforts of improving our field house. It is AMAZING what they have
accomplished in such a short time. All we can say is 'THANK YOU' for all of your time and passion in this project." If you would like to donate or volunteer your time, please contact Billy Randolph, Carla Randolph, Ricky Smith or Shannon Elliott. "I would hate to try to list individuals for fear of leaving someone out. There have been a few that have invested many, many hours but we have also had several that have dropped in and filled in the gap when we needed extra help. It could not have been done without the help of all of the volunteers," Before & After - The bridge leading up to the Eagles' Nest was one of concluded Randolph. "Donations of the many projects the Liberty Sports Complex Committee saw to. Just a little money/material and time have made it all elbow grease and some paint made a world of difference to the entranceway of the Eagle's Nest. happen."
LHS Soccer - The Lady Eagles now have their own lockers and a locker room complete with Before & After - The improvements made to the LHS Football locker room "blew my mind" as one Eagle fan wall art and inspirational put it. The boys now have lockers that will hold their shoulder pads and all their gear. A final touch to the locker quotes. (Photo: Standard/ room was a tribute to former LHS Football player Paris Walkup. Wagner)
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Upcoming Events Youth T-Ball, Baseball, Softball sign ups in Mtn. View
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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday March 18
Thursday March 19
Friday March 20
Saturday March 21
Sunday March 22
Monday March 23
Tuesday March 24
High: 45 Low: 39
High: 56 Low: 39
High: 63 Low: 40
High: 67 Low: 38
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High: 56 Low: 39
High: 62 Low: 44
Sign ups for youth t-ball, baseball and softball will be held on Saturday, March 28 and Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Mtn. View Softball Fields. For questions call 417-247-0063.
Beginner's Line Dance Workout A free beginner's line dance workout is offered each Friday from 1-2 p.m. at the Summersville Senior Center. This is not a class but an hour of BASIC line dance exercise for those who need the motivation of music and friends. A $1.00 donation to the senior center is suggested to cover use of the facility. Contact Kathie Cox 417-932-4866 for more information.
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St. Louis Irish Arts to perform March 29 in West Plains Performers from the St. Louis Irish Arts will present a program of Irish music and dance at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the West Plains Civic Center theater.
Standard News Archive - 1993 - High water over the past few weeks has caused many creeks and rivers to flow at full force and even overflow the banks of many. This shot shows how high the Jacks Fork River Tickets for the performance, which is being sponsored was at the Highway 17 bridge North of Mountain View. by Missouri State University-West Plains’ University/ Community Programs (U/CP) Department, are $8 each and featured singer at the Cystic at the City Hall conference instructed by available at the civic center box office during regular box Mark your calendars Fibrosis Concert held in the room. Call 417-469-2107 Mary Zitter-Newman office hours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, or call 417-256for information. arena of the West Plains 7:00 p.m. 8087 to purchase by phone. Children age 13 and under and Civic Center. Tickets are $17 Mountain View Al-Anon will 6:30 p.m. Missouri State-West Plains students with their BearPass ID in advance, $22 at the door Narcotics Anonymous, meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. at Mothers Against and ages 12 and under $5. at the First Presbyterian will be admitted free. Wednesday, March 18th 6:30 p.m. Methamphetamine (MAM) Church, located at 205 East St. Louis Irish Arts boasts award-winning step dancers and 7:00 a.m. 503 E. Main Street Willow The West Plains High 2nd Street in Mtn. View. traditional musicians, all committed to bringing the music, Coffee & Billards at the School Speech and Debate Springs. For information For more information songs and dances of Ireland to new generations, according Mtn. View Senior Center will have a scrimmage at the call 417-469-0018 call 417-934-2682. to information from the group. Featuring performers of all 9:15 a.m. Avenue Theater. The team or 417-855-9113. Tuesday, March 24th ages, audiences will be thrilled at the musicianship of the Exercise at the will showcase their entries 8:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. members of St. Louis Irish Arts as they share their passion Mtn. View Healthcare into district competition. Alcoholics Anonymous and Coffee & Billiards at the 10:00 a.m. for the Irish traditions of music and dance. Students with Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center - Story Time at the the St. Louis Irish Arts share a common appreciation of Irish for middle or at Sacred Heart Church in 10:00 a.m. high school students Willow Springs. Call Arthritis Exercises at the heritage and will take the stage in a unique show designed to Mtn. View Public Library. All ages are welcome. Snacks, 417-469-5550 for information and free for children. Mtn. View Senior Center entertain and educate audiences all over the country. crafts and a lot of fun. 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19th 12:00 p.m. “We are pleased to bring St. Louis Irish Arts to West - Swedish Weaving at the Willow Springs Alcoholics 6:00 p.m. Willow Springs Chamber Plains during the month of March, a time when many reflect Mtn. View Senior Center Anonymous and Al-Anon Mtn. View-Birch Tree School of Commerce. Call on Irish traditions and heritage,” said U/CP Theater and 11:00 a.m. meetings at the Sacred District Board of 417-469-5519 or Events Coordinator Emily Gibson. “Many of our regional Puzzles at the Heart Church. Call Education meeting at the 417-252-0918 for info music traditions come from Celtic and Irish roots, and we Mtn. View Senior Center 417-469-5550 for more info Liberty High School library 12:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. encourage fans of all forms of music and dance to join us for Sunday, March 22nd Friday, March 20th - Shuffleboard Games at Blood Pressure Checks at this wonderful performance.” 8:00 p.m. TBA Mtn. View Senior Center the Mtn. View Senior Center LHS JV/Varsity Girls Soccer Willow Springs Alcoholics - Hand to Foot Card For more information about U/CP activities and events, 12:00 p.m. Anonymous and Al-Anon to compete in the Lebanon Game at the visit www.wp.missouristate.edu/ucp or call 417-255-7966.
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Mtn. View Garden Club 'Milkweed for Monarchs' meeting March 25 The Mtn. View Garden Club will hold their monthly meeting, March 25 at 1 p.m. at the Mtn. View Library Community room. The program will be a presentation by club members, Chuck and Connie Clark on Milkweed for Monarchs. It will focus on different kinds of milkweeds and where to plant them to attract the monarch butterfly. 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.
Additional works sought for 'Michael Roberts Remembered' exhibit In memory of Michael Roberts and to honor the impact his life and art had on our area, West Plains Council on the Arts will host a multi-media exhibition of pieces of his artwork, loaned from private collections. The exhibit will be displayed at the Gallery at the Center, West Plains Civic Center from Nov. 23 to Dec. 20. The Gallery, on the mezzanine, is open to the public during regular Civic Center hours. The exhibit will also include stories and anecdotes written by those who knew him and were influenced by him. His children have endorsed the exhibit and will be providing some of the loaned items. If you have a work you would agree to have displayed, please contact exhibit coordinator Gene Weinbeck at 417-274-0876, or by email at gene. weinbeck@gmail.com
Willow Springs Rotary Club at Open Range. Contact Teresa Waggoner at 417-252-0316 for info 12:30 p.m. Shuffleboard Games at Mtn. View Senior Center 2:00 p.m. Bingo at the Mtn. View Healthcare 5:00 p.m. Yoga Class at the Learning Station in the Ferguson Building, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call 417-469-0209 for information. 5:30 p.m. First Baptist Church AWANAs. Meal served at 5:30 p.m. church starts at 6 p.m. Tonight's theme: "Prize Night" 5:45 p.m. Mtn. View Christian Church TEAM 412 (Preschool thru 6th Grade) and The Journey Youth Group (Jr. High & High School). Doors open at 5:45 p.m., dinner served at 6 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Willow Springs City Council
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(Help for friends & families of alcoholics) Monday - 7:00 p.m. Mtn. View Presbyterian Church 205 E. 2nd Street 417-247-7146 or 417-247-0566
Tournament TBA LHS JV/Varsity Boys Baseball to compete in the Eminence Wood Bat Games 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 11:00 a.m. Puzzles at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:30 p.m. - Shuffleboard Games at Mtn. View Senior Center 4:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary Fish and Shrimp Fry, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Willow Springs Sacred Heart Church Hall. 6:00 p.m. Skating & Open gym at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 10:00 p.m. For more information call 417-934-5437. $3 admission per child Saturday, March 21st TBA LHS JV/Varsity Girls Soccer to compete in the Lebanon Tournament TBA LHS JV/Varsity Boys Baseball to compete in the Eminence Wood Bat Games 3:00 p.m. The West Plains R-7 Cross Country Zizzer Reunion and Tribute to Joe Bill Dixon will be held in the Magnolia Room of the West Plains Civic Center until 5 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Collin Raye will be the
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meetings at the Sacred Heart Church. Call 417-469-5550 for more info Monday, March 23rd 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 9:00 a.m. - Zumba at the Mtn. View Senior Center - Aerobics at the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:00 a.m. - Arts & Crafts Club at the WSCF Ferguson Building in Willow Springs. Call Sue Thompson at 417-252-7477 for information. - Swedish Weaving Class at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:30 p.m. Shuffleboard Games at Mtn. View Senior Center 5:30 p.m. - Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mtn. View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394. - Yoga Classes at the MV United Methodist Church. Call 417-247-7153 for more information. - Zumba at the Mtn. View Community Center,
Mtn. View Senior Center 4:30 p.m. - LHS JV/Varsity Boys Baseball at Norwood - Tumbling at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 7:30 p.m. For more information call 417-934-5437 5:00 p.m. LHS JV/Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Branson 5:30 p.m. 2nd thru 3rd Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mtn. View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394. 6:30 p.m. Country Dance at the Mtn. View Community Center 7:00 p.m. MSU-WP presents and the Imaginary Theatre Company present "Robin Hood" at the West Plains Civic Center Theater. Admission is $8, free for those 13 years and under or with a valid BearPass ID. Call 417-255-7966 for more info 8:00 p.m. Mountain View A.A. group meets at the Presbyterian Church at 205 East 2nd Street in Mtn. View
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Setting Caps, Keeping Quality Health Care
For years, there has been an issue with ensuring access to quality health care in Missouri. While there are many reasons for this, one of the biggest issues is the need to lower the skyrocketing medical malpractice rates that are forcing doctors to not only pass along higher costs to their patients, but in some cases, to pack their bags and move to another state. It is my belief that by reinstating caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits, we can reduce the number of frivolously filed lawsuits. Senate Bill 239 will help us do just that. In Senate District 33, and many other rural areas in Missouri, there is a drastic need for increased access to health care, however, we must address the staggering increase in medical malpractice insurance premiums and we do this through tort reform. The 2005 General Assembly sought out, and thought they had answered the issue. The 2005 measure lowered the cap on noneconomic damages, such as pain and suffering, from $579,000 to $350,000. The 2005 legislation did exactly what it was designed to do: the number of lawsuits decreased, medical malpractice insurance rates leveled out and stabilized, doctors stayed in Missouri, and victims still received compensation for damages. However, a Missouri Supreme Court decision struck down a portion of the law following the ruling in Watts v. Cox Medical Centers. The ruling in that case said that the state’s cap on jury awards for non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases was unconstitutional, removing the limit. The decision put Missouri back at square one, and we’re now seeing more of the same frivolous lawsuits that spurred the Legislature to pass the 2005 law. Senate Bill 239 will exclude old common law claims that have come about due to the performance or lack of performance of health care services by a provider that creates a statutory cause of action for damages. This legislation will reinstate the caps on non-economic damages in these medical malpractice lawsuits to $400,000 for personal injury and $700,000 for wrongful death. Overall, what does this mean for patients and doctors? It means that Missourians will have better access to health care, especially in rural areas. Once the insurance premiums return to or level off to a rate that is more easily attainable by the physicians, fewer will leave the Show-Me State. This also means lower health care costs for patients. Ultimately, changes in the law will attract more insurance providers to offer competitively-priced liability insurance to doctors and care providers in Missouri. I support helping people who have been injured in a medical situation, those people are facing hardships that are not their fault and could cost them and their families untold amounts of money, and pain that most of us will never fully understand. I do also support the setting of caps. I support this notion because it protects physicians and Missourians who all deserve and need access to health care. And it will reduce the number of unneeded lawsuits that our courts are bogged down with. 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.
Our display frames have been changed out until the end of April. Stop in and see the interesting collection of postcards on exhibit, some dating back over 100 years ago. Two free computer classes at Summersville Branch Library taught by Bea Hall will begin this week. The beginners’ class will meet on Saturdays at 10 a.m., and the advanced class will meet on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Both classes are presently full. New books to our branch this week include Slaves in the Family, a National Book Award Winner and non-fiction by Edward Ball; Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn; Missouri: A History by Paul C. Nagel; Emergency Room: Lives Saved and Lost, Doctors Tell Their Stories, non-fiction by Dan Sachs, M.D.; A Chosen Death: The Dying Confront Assisted Suicide, non-fiction by Lonny Shavelson; Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice/ Mansfield Park/Persuasion; and a juvenile easy, Pigs: Awesome Agriculture, an A-to-Z Book by Susan Anderson. Summersville Friends of the Library meet at the library the 2nd Monday of each month at 5 p.m. The next meeting will be held on April 13th. New members are invited to join the group in supporting and participating in the continuing growth of the Summersville Branch Library. 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. Texas County Library now has e-Books and audio books available to download for
Commission awards contracts Southeast District The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on March 10. Awarded contracts include overlays, a bridge replacement and sidewalk improvements. Contracts include the following: • A $3,279,000 contract was awarded to PACE Construction Company for resurfacing, adding shoulders and rumble strips on Route 34 in Reynolds and Wayne Counties from County Road 580 to County Road 431. • A $2,367,525 contract was awarded to Chester Bross Construction Company for: Pavement improvements on Route 77 from Route 25 to County Road 242 in Cape Girardeau and Scott
Counties; Pavement improvements on Route 77 from Route 61 to Route D in Scott County; and Pavement improvements on Route 62 from Route AA to Route B in Scott and Mississippi Counties. • A $521,906 contract was awarded to Joe's Bridge & Grading, Inc., for a bridge replacement over Lateral Ditch #4 on Route C in Mississippi County. • A $1,503,000 contract was awarded to Pace Construction Company for: Pavement improvements on Route PP from Route 61 to Route N in Scott County; Pavement improvements on Route D from Route 77 to Route N in Scott County; Pavement improvements to Route N from Route D to
Charleston, Mo.; and Pavement improvements to Route N from the beginning of state maintenance to Route E. • An $891,000 contract was awarded to Pace Construction Company for: - Pavement and sidewalk improvements to Route 25 from Jackson, Mo., to Route K in Cape Girardeau County; and •Pavement improvements to Route Y from Route 61 to Route V in Cape Girardeau County. • A $548,000 contract was awarded to Pace Construction Company for pavement improvements to Route A from Route 49 to Route 67 in Wayne County. Additional information, regarding timelines and impacts to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction. Work zones will be marked with signs as work is underway. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in these areas and plan for possible delays. MoDOT will alert drivers prior to any changes in traffic. For more information, please contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center tollfree at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636).
Texas County Library patrons! To view the catalog and download, go to our website: texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, click on “e-books”, or come by the library for assistance. Texas County Library cards are required. 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. Remember to save your Best Choice brand barcodes for the library and Box Tops For Education for our grade school. Texas County Library receives 3 cents for each Best Choice barcode! Thanks, West Plains, Birch Tree, and Mountain View friends, for sending yours to us. 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 at texascountylibrary. lib.mo.us or contact the library: 417-932-5261 or toll-free 888609-4491, or e-mail us: svlib@ texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, or fax: 417-932-5262.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Protecting Our Freedoms
It is no secret that more than six years into office President Obama continues to push a radical anti-gun agenda and attempt to bypass the law-making authority of Congress. We saw this recently in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) proposal to restrict the manufacture and sale of ammunition commonly used by sportsman and hunters. Many of you shared in my outrage for the proposed ban and together we made our voices heard. This week, the ATF dropped its proposed ban, tweeting “You spoke, we listened.” This fight to protect the Second Amendment was not easily won. In a bipartisan letter from 239 members of Congress, my colleagues and I wrote the ATF strongly voicing our opposition. Additionally, Americans all across the country left over 80,000 public comments about the proposed ban. The ATF’s stated goal for the ban was to further limit “armor-piercing ammunition.” However, there is already a law prohibiting armor piercing ammunition in handguns, called the Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act. It protects police officers while upholding our right to access ammunition for sporting rifles. The ATF’s proposed ban was yet another backdoor attempt to change our laws unilaterally instead of working through Congress. Unfortunately, we know this will not be the Obama Administration’s last attempt to attack our rural way of life and the freedoms ensured by our Constitution. In 2008, this president said that rural Americans get bitter and “cling to guns or religion." What he doesn’t understand, though, is that we are God-fearing, lawabiding gun owners who take the Constitution seriously. It's no doubt there will be more fights similar to this to defend our Constitutional rights in the future. Like with this situation with the ATF, I will need your help to keep this administration honest. The president has shown time and time again his lack of reverence for the Constitution and his intention to act unilaterally to push his own agenda. We won this battle, but the fight is not over. I will continue to be vigilant in defending our Constitutional rights and keeping this administration in check.
Arvest Bank becomes an OzSBI Champion Arvest Bank has become an OzSBI Champion. Champions receive exclusive benefits including a banner like the one held by Andrea Crews, West Plains Branch Manager. The banner is hanging in the OzSBI lobby.
OzSBI Champions also receive free use of meeting rooms and discounts on OzSBI business seminars. Toney Aid, OzSBI CEO said, “Arvest has done an amazing job of supporting the incubator. They see
the true value for helping the economy grow and small businesses succeed.” Businesses interested in participating should contact Heather Fisher at 256-9724 or at heatherfisher@ozsbi. com
OzSBI Champion - Pictured above, left to right, Sarah Doss and Brittany French, OzSBI Program Administrators; Heather Fisher, OzSBI Executive Director; Andrea Crews, West Plains Branch Manager, Arvest Bank; Zack McNett, Commercial Lender, Arvest Bank; Brian Rhodes, Mortgage Loan Officer, Arvest Bank. (Photo provided to the Standard)
Pitch Business Idea for chance to win cash prizes Innovators and entrepreneurs in the Ozarks will have a unique opportunity to pitch their business idea or invention to a panel of judges for a chance to win a cash prize. The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) will host a Business Pitch Competition on May 5, as part of its small business week activities. The competition is modeled after Shark Tank. “Many people are familiar with the television show Shark Tank, where entrepreneurs pitch their business to a group of investors. OzSBI will be hosting a kinder, gentler Shark Tank, where entrepreneurs have the chance to earn a cash prize without giving up equity in their business,” said Heather Fisher, Executive Director of OzSBI.
At OzSBI’s Pitch Competition entrepreneurs will have 8 minutes to pitch their business to a panel of amazing judges. What is a pitch? It is a brief overview of an idea for a business opportunity. It is part financials and technical expertise and part performance art. To be good, pitches must be interesting, entertaining and financially viable. The ultimate goal is to convince the judges that your business or invention has the most potential for success. The winner will receive the top cash prize of $1,000, office space in the incubator for one year (a value of over $5,000), and ongoing business mentoring and assistance. Fisher commented, “All participants will benefit from competing.
You will receive exposure that will allow you to gain new customers, partners, and potentially investors.” All pitch competitors will receive a cash prize. The deadline for entering Pitch Competition is April 3rd. To enter individuals must complete an online application at http://www. ozsbi.com/node/450 The top three applicants will be selected from all submissions. OzSBI’s mentors will assist the finalist in perfecting their pitch in preparation for the competition on May 5, 2015. To learn more about the pitch process and to see a sample pitch, visit OzSBI’ website at www.ozsbi.com The Pitch Competition is part of EPIC 15, “Entrepreneur Potential and Innovation Collaboration 2015”. EPIC 15 is OzSBI’s national small business week celebration. The half day event on May 5 will include seminars with successful entrepreneurs, the pitch competition and an after party. Stay tuned to OzSBI.com for more information about our biggest event of the year or call Heather Fisher at 417256-9724.
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Death Notices James Cary 'Jay' Simpson James Cary 'Jay' Simpson Jay is preceded in death was born September 26, by his father, James F. 'Jim' 1974, at St Charles, Missouri, Simpson; his brother Heath son of the late James Forrest T. Herbst; his grandparents, Venton Simpson and Muriel (Norton) Simpson, and Don Barkley. He is survived by a large family, including his wife, Tracey, and daughters Kara and Abigail; his mother, Donita Barkley; his brothers Wes Herbst (Kristina Cline) and Andrew Herbst, (Jennifer Klimek); nieces and nephews Garen, Lina, Gabriel and 'Jim' Simpson and Donita Caleb Herbst; grandmother Barkley. He passed away at Lois (Campbell) Barkley; his home in Lenexa, Kansas, uncles Dave Simpson (Diane the morning of Mar. 4, 2015. Weaver), Mark Simpson, Jay married the love of his (Connie Deckard), Carol life, Tracey, on July 16, 2005, (Simpson) Atkins (Bob), in Kansas City, Missouri. John Barkley (Victoria Their union produced two Partridge), Terry Barkley beautiful daughters, Kara (Mary Lou Brawley) and Marie and Abigail Christine. Gary Barkley (Shirley Max Eugene Yarber, son of Wade Joel and Minnie Viola Storm Yarber, was born March 17, 1929 in Mountain View, Missouri. He departed
this life Friday, March 6, 2015, in Autumn Oaks Care Center, Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of eighty-five years, eleven months, and twenty days. On December 27, 1948, Max was united in marriage to Alice Jane Buff, and together they shared sixty years of marriage until her passing on January 20, 2009. Max was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Carl and Leo Yarber; a granddaughter, Jennifer Alexander; one nephew, Jackie Allen Yarber; brotherin-law, Roy Herter; sister-inlaw, Eunice Yarber. He is survived by his children, Sandra Housley and husband Monte, , Wade Yarber, Patricia Nunn, and Kent Yarber and wife Diane, all of Mountain Grove, Missouri; grandchildren, Annette Burt of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Wesley Willa Dea Pendland the daughter of William Tine Groshon and Mary Edna (George) Groshon was born May 30, 1931 at Summersville, Missouri
Max Eugene Yarber Crisp and wife Teresa, of Norwood, Missouri, Loretta Ellis and husband Donnie, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Anthony Crisp, of Hartville, Missouri, Joseph Yarber and wife Susan, of Pineville, North Carolina, Wayco Yarber and wife Holli, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Carrie Guilliams and husband Jamie, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Laura Martus, of Springfield, Missouri, Tara Emery and husband Chris, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Brooke Coffman and husband Chad, of Cabool, Missouri, Kristen Yarber, Mountain Grove, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Danielle Brewer and husband Jared, of Florence, Arizona, and Candice Yarber, of Mountain Grove, Missouri; twenty-four great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Herter of Shawnee Mission, Kansas; a brother, Jack Yarber and wife Vera, of Birch Tree, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a host of other relatives and many dear friends. Max was born in Mountain View, Missouri and was a graduate of the Mountain View High School in the Class of 1948. He moved to Mountain Grove shortly after high school and went to work for the Stewart Chip Company. In 1953, Max purchased the route and became known as “The Candy man.” He owned and operated the Max Yarber Candy Company. He would serve his customers for over sixty years until his retirement
in 2013. Max had accepted the Lord as his Savior later in life. Max dearly loved sports, and attended many high school events over the years. He was voted the Most Valuable Player of the Birch Tree Tournament for making a full court basket to win the tournament while he was playing with the Mountain View High School basketball team. He never turned down playing a game of basketball with the grandkids and greatgrandkids. None of them were ever to beat him shooting free throws and of course he loved every minute of it. He was an avid bowler and had bowled in various leagues and tournaments throughout the years. In his younger years, Max enjoyed deer, turkey, and quail hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He cherished the time spent with his family and had a fondness for children. He was known as a “prankster” and loved to play practical jokes on his friends. Max was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and will treasure the many wonderful memories he has left for us. Services were held Thursday, March 12 at 1:30 p.m. In the First Freewill Baptist Church in Mtn. Grove with Rev. Rick Batten officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Homes in Hartville.
Willa Dea Pendland Groshon. Surviving are daughter Brenda Pendland of St. Louis, Missouri; granddaughter Melissa (Pendland) Reimer and husband Matt of St. Louis, Missouri; and greatgrandchildren Karolena and William Reimer II both of St. Louis, Missouri. Service were held Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Heiney officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under the care and passed away at Depaul of Bradford Funeral Home Hospital in Bridgeton, Missouri on Wednesday March 4, 2015 making her The Willow Springs age 83 years 9 months and 4 Seventh-day Adventist days. Willa was united in Church will be sponsoring marriage to Johnny a seed saving seminar on Pendland, May 28, 1949 at Sunday, March 29. It will Salem, Arkansas. To their be at 1 p.m. in the Ferguson union 2 children were born, Building on the corner of Ronald Keith and Brenda Main St and Harris in Willow Springs. Marlene. Willa loved doing yard work, spending time with her family, relaxing in her home, doing bookkeeping, playing Solitaire, and watching TV. Preceding in death is her father and mother William and Mary Groshon; husband Johnnie Pendland; son Ronald Pendland; sisters, Maude Lea Heiney, Cleta Richardson, and Jessie Groshon; brothers, Merle Groshon, Earl Groshon, Leonard Groshon, and Glen
Bland); mother-in-law Jo Rigassio (Selby O'Rear); father-in-law Al Gumbs (Milli Hogins); sister- in-law Lisa Gumbs (B. J. Jones), and brother-in-law Mark Hogins; sister at heart Jayana DeWolf, and so very many relatives and friends. Jay loved his family, he loved his friends, and he was a good man. Funeral services were held Monday, March 9, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Craig Osborne and Danny Kyle officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes. com
of Summersville. Online condolences may be left at bradfordfuneralhome.net
Gospel Singing at Glorybound Community Church Glorybound Community Church will have a Gospel Singing on Saturday, March 28 at 6 p.m. Come and bring a song. Located in Hutton Valley at the Corner of County Road 2980 and County Road 1590.
Seed Saving Seminar March 29 It will be on the second floor, so please use the side door, and go up the elevator. The seminar will be taught by Art from Baker Creek. It is free to everyone, but we need an RSVP so we are sure to have enough chairs. The number to call is 417-469-2090.
Thank You
We would like to express our thanks and appreciation to all of you who helped us with your loving concern during the loss of our loved one, Lavern "Vern" Weaver. The memories we have of Vern will live on in all of our lives forever. To Duncan Funeral Home, Rev. Brad Strosnider and all of our wonderful, caring friends - a heartfelt thank you.
The Family of Vern Weaver
Boyd Leon Anstine Boyd Leon Anstine was born January 12, 1966 at Mountain View, Missouri, the son of Sarah Jane
Gibbons and the late Eugene Arthur Anstine. He passed away March 5, 2015 at the age of 49 years. Those preceding him in death were his father Eugene Anstine; and grandparents George and Ruth Hergesheimer, and Dorothy Anstine and Henry Anstine. Those surviving him are his daughters Courtney Burnett and husband Jesse and unborn child of Jacksonville, NC, and Ashley Anstine and fiancé Dalton Stark and granddaughter Lillian of Birch Tree, MO; his mother Sarah Jane Gibbons of Willow Springs, MO; two stepchildren Tiffany Douglas, of St. Louis, MO and Andrew Douglas of Fayetteville, AR; his sister
Donna Nale and husband Brian of Pomona, MO, his niece Erin Shrable and husband Kaleb and great nephews Easton and Koy Shrable of West Plains, MO; and many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Leon graduated from Liberty High School in 1984. He was a truck driver and spent many hours and miles on the road hauling logs for Patterson Sawmill. Leon loved his children and watching them grow up. He was always at a basketball or soccer game encouraging his children to do their best. Leon loved and enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter Lillian. Leon had several close friends he
enjoyed talking with on the phone almost every day. His favorite pastime was fishing and spending time with his children and friends. Leon invited Jesus into his heart as a young boy and was of the Methodist faith. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Memorial services were held Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Mountain View, MO with Pastor Andrew Sanders officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes. com
Thank You
The Family of Leon Anstine would like to thank everyone for their attendance at the service for Leon, the flowers and the donations. Thank you all.
Jane Gibbons Donna & Nale Courtney & Jesse Burnett Ashley Anstine & Dalton & daughter Erin & Kaleb Shrable & sons Tiffany Douglas Andrew Douglas
Martin Joseph Amore, Jr. Martin Joseph Amore, Jr., 74, of Willow Springs, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2015 at 7:41 a.m. He was born October 18, 1940 in Marquette, Michigan the son of Martin and Mary (Lemay) Amore. On December 30, 1971 he married the love of his life Elsie Marie Havens who survives. In addition to his wife, Elsie, Martin is survived by children; Martin Amore III (Charlie), Jenny Langrehr (Chad), Jacalyn Clark (special friend Jessica), and Cheryl Huber (Daniel); brother, Wesley Amore (Anita); sister Mary Ann
Schoonover; grandchildren, Michael Sullivan, Brittany Langrehr, John Amore, Jessie Amore, Alex Langrehr, Quienten Amore, Mariah Clark, Leekota Amore, and Josie Huber; great grandchildren, Brian Harris, Jr., Lily Amore and Deezeria McMillan; a very special niece and great niece, Melissa and Addyson Duddridge; and many other nieces and nephews. At the beginning of marriage, Martin helped raise brothers-in-law, Ray Havens, Melvin Havens, and Tom Havens, as his own. Martin is proceded in death by Martin Joseph and Mary Louise (Lemay) Amore, Sr.,
Sheridan and Nora (Tabor) Lemay, and Leo and Susie (Glass) Amore. Martin was a member of Baptist faith. He was loved by many, loved his family and friends with all his heart and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a general laborer and Mr. Mom and enjoyed collecting coins and playing marbles. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Yarber Mortuary, Willow Springs with Pastor Scott Williamson officiating. Interment was in Mackey Cemetery, Pomona, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www. yarbermortuary.com
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Howell County Sheriff’s reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
INCIDENTS Sunday, March 8, 2015 Deputy Matthew Kassing attempted to stop a vehicle being driven by Kelisha Evans on CR 4220 in West Plains. A pursuit ensued and Evans was later taken into custody with the assistance of the MSHP. Evans was placed on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. A subsequent check was conducted and Evans had a no bond warrant. Deputy Jason Long responded to OMC ER to pick up a female prisoner who was in custody under arrest and being treated for injuries sustained in a vehicle accident during a pursuit in which she was the driver. Upon his arrival at OMC he entered the ER area where the prisoner was located and as he was approaching her and the guard deputy, Jail Administrator J. Crownover the female then bolted and ran from them southbound down the hallway approximately 30 yards before deputies caught her and took her back into custody. PC statement will be filed with the prosecutor’s office for attempted escape. Monday, March 9, 2015 Deputy Buddy Thompson received a facsimile copy of a written complaint from the Mtn. View Police Department. The complained indicated that a 17-year-old male believed that his social security number had been compromised and used to file a fraudulent income tax return. The investigation remains open at this time. Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Deputy Jason Long was dispatched to CR 3400 in Mtn. View for a report of a stolen water heater from this location. Upon his arrival he spoke to the reporting party who explained that he is a general contractor working for Safeguard Properties out of Ohio. He explained that he was issued a work order today on this property to report the missing hot water heater. He explained that the property was owned by Seterus Inc. out of Beaverton OR and Safeguard handles the property security for this company. He explained that he does not have any information on when this happened or the type and size of the water heater. Received a call for trash dumped on property and in CR 1530 in West Plains. Trash was found at that location. The caller was interviewed, the trash was searched for identifying documents, possible leads located by the caller, the case is under investigation. Thursday, March 12, 2015 A male subject came into the sheriff’s office and reported his identity has been used to file his tax return without his authorization. This incident is still under investigation . A female came to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and reported that a male subject she has an ex-parte order of protection against had called her phone while she was on a CR near Pomona. A full investigation into this matter is on-going at this time. Friday, March 13, 2015 A member of the Elk Creek Neighborhood Watch called and reported they had discovered a green plant material believed to be marijuana. The caller stated it was discovered in the edge of CR 3490 in Peace Valley. Sheriff Mike Shannon and Investigator H.D. Reid responded and located approximately 4 pounds of fresh processed marijuana lying near a creek. The plant material was photographed and taken into evidence. An investigation into where the plant material came from has been started. Saturday, March 14, 2015 A male subject came to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and reported someone had come into his residence on CR 8490 in West Plains and removed numerous items. An investigation has been initiated. COMMITMENTS Wednesday, March 4, 2015 Michael Wayne Craig, 26 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 3-8-15 for time served. Friday, March 6, 2015 Thomas Calvin Jones, 47 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 3-8-15 for time served. Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Jason Michael Young, 33 of West Plains was booked for a
MSHP: Troop G results of Special Enforcement Operation Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information: A total of 34 citations and 26 warnings were issued in conjunction with a hazardous moving violation enforcement operation conducted in Wright County on March 6, 2015. The designated highways for this operation were U.S. Highway 60 and Missouri Highway 5. Totals from this operation include: 21 - speed citations; 6 - seat belt citations; 2 - child restraint citations; 2 - other hazardous moving violation citations; 1 non-moving citation; 2 - uninsured motorist citations Captain Inman says, "Hazardous moving violation operations are one tool the Missouri State Highway Patrol uses in order to make our roadways a safer place for Missouri's motorists. Please be careful when behind the wheel and always be a courteous driver." In support of "The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths," the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!
The Standard News court ordered commitment. He was released on 3-12-15 for time served. Michael Wayne Craig, 26 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Friday, March 13, 2015 David Alan Bennett, 31 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Herschell James Payne, 34 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Christy Lynn Richardson, 46 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Saturday, March 14, 2015 George Rhody Campbell, 42 of Moody was booked for a court ordered commitment. TRANSFERS Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Christopher Ryan Jared, 29 of Mtn. View was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Pavel Dmitriyevich Gantyuk, 36 of Willow Springs was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Jimmy Don Fields, 20 of Alton was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Justin Gene Turner, 33 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Paul Andrew Niermann, 26 of Thayer was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Roger Glen Bradshaw, 32 of Willow Springs was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Thursday, March 12, 2015 Amber Rachell Brim, 23 of Summersville was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Melissa Ann Mask, 43 of New Florance was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. ARRESTS Wednesday, March 4, 2015 Lisa Gail Marrow, 35 of Sparta was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. She bonded out on 3-1115 and is to appear in court on 5-15-15. Thursday, March 5, 2015 Dustin Anthony Hartman, 30 of West Plains was arrested for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 3-9-15 and is to appear in court on 4-15-15. Friday, March 6, 2015 Kevin D. Thomas, 18 of Thayer was arrested on a West Plains Warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He was transferred to West Plains on 3-8-15. Saturday, March 7, 2015 Jacob Neal Biggerstaff, 43 of West Plains was arrested for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 3-8-15 and is to appear in court on 3-23-15. Sunday, March 8, 2015 Kelisha Denise Evans, 33 of Willow Springs was arrested
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
ARRESTS Nicholas R. Yarber, 33 of Licking was arrested on Tuesday, March 10 at 1:33 p.m. in Texas County for felony Texas County warrant for 2nd degree burglary; felony Texas County warrant for theft. He was taken to the Texas County Jail where he is being held on bond. Gene T. Davis, 53 of Kansas City was arrested on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:37 a.m. in Howell County for Johnson County warrant for insufficient funds. He is being held on bond. Ronald R. Stradling, 78 of Summersville was arrested on Wednesday, March 11 at 11:45 a.m. in Howell County for failure to register a motor vehicle; no insurance; no valid license and resisting arrest. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held without bond. Stormy D. Morgan, 38 of Mtn. Grove was arrested on Wednesday, March 11 at 2:15 p.m. in Texas County for felony Texas County warrant for driving while revoked and misdemeanor Texas County warrant for speeding. She was taken to the Texas County Jail where she is being held on bond. Matthew G. Berry, 34 of Plato was arrested on Wednesday, March 11 at 10:11 p.m. in Texas County for misdemeanor Texas County warrant for FTA no seatbelt; misdemeanor Texas County warrant for FTA non-support; misdemeanor Texas County warrant for FTA non-support; driving while intoxicated; driving while revoked-2nd offense; failure to register motor vehicle and no insurance. He was taken to the Texas County Jail where he is being held without bond. Jennifer M. Moebius, 33 of Plato was arrested on Wednesday, March 11 at 10:30 p.m. In Texas County for misdemeanor warrant from Texas County for driving while intoxicated; misdemeanor warrant from Texas County for driving while revoked; misdemeanor warrant from Texas County for careless and imprudent driving. She was taken to the Texas County Jail where she is being held on bond. ACCIDENTS A one-vehicle accident occurred on Friday, March 13 at 10:21 p.m. In Shannon County on MO 106, 5 miles West of Eminence. According to reports a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier operated by Joshua P. Carnes, 17 of Summersville was travelling Westbound when he travelled off the left side of the roadway, returned to the roadway and travelled off the right side of the roadway coming to rest in a ditch. Carnes refused treatment at the scene and was taken to the Shannon County Jail on charges of driving while intoxicated; minor in possession of alcohol and careless and imprudent driving.
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for probation violation and resisting or interfering with arrest/ detention/stop. She is currently being held without bond. Monday, March 9, 2015 Gerald Austin Carroll, 42 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 3 counts of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and probation violation. He bonded out on 3-11-15 and is to appear in court on 3-16-15. Steven Lee Tucker, 40 of West Plains was arrested for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 3-11-15 and is to appear in court on 3-23-15. Raymond Antonio McCoy, 27 of West Plains was arrested for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He was issued a citation and released. Tehern Leamir Crockett, 36 of West Plains was arrested for distrib/del/manuf/prod/attempt controlled substance. He bonded out on 3-10-15 and is to appear in court on 3-30-15. Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Anthony Paul Dickman, 28 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony failure to appear; a Texas County Warrant for felony failure to appear and a Wright County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held without bond. Christopher Ray Brown, 32 of West Plains was arrested for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 3-10-15 and is to appear in court on 3-16-15. Kevin Dwayne Thomas, 18 of Thayer was arrested on a West Plains Warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear and a Howell County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He is currently being held on a $7,650 bond. Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Ronald Richard Stradling, 78 of Summersville was arrested for failure to register a motor vehicle; operate motor vehicle without valid driver’s license-1st offense and owner/operator operate motor vehicle without financial responsibility. He was released on a summons on 3-12-15 and is to appear in court on 3-16-15. Gene Timothy Davis, 53 of Kansas City was arrested for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 3-11-15 and is to appear in court on 4-17-15. Shandi Star Stillwell, 34 of Willow Springs was arrested for stealing motor vehicle. She is currently being held on a $4,500 bond. Ernest Leroy Brixey, 66 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Carter County Warrant for resisting or interfering with arrest/ detention/stop. He bonded out on 3-11-15 and is to appear in court on 3-24-15. Thursday, March 12, 2015 Rachael Lola Ann Swindell, 19 of Alton was arrested on a Branson City Warrant for 7 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. She was transferred to Branson PD on 3-13-15. Jacob Michael Hatcher, 31 of Cabool was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $5,000 bond. Regina Doris Gearhart, 42 of Pomona was arrested for probation violation. She is currently being held without bond. Kyle James Salamone, 35 of Mammoth Spring, AR, was arrested for being a fugitive from out of state. He is currently being held on a $50,000 bond. Friday, March 13, 2015 Darren Neil Collins, 45 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for distrib/del/manuf/prod/attempt controlled substance. He bonded out on 3-14-15 and is to appear in court on 3-30-15. Brandy Lynn Gollaher, 34 of Pomona was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for distrib/del/manuf/prod/attempt a controlled substance. She bonded out on 3-14-15 and is to appear in court on 3-23-15. Andrea Jean Leach, 25 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 3 counts of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She bonded out on 3-14-15 and is to appear in court on 3-30-15. Martin Henry Romberg, 27 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Mtn. View Warrant for 3 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $1,300 bond. See Reports on Page 7
Mountain View Police Department reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Mountain View Police Department and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
CITATIONS Monday, March 9, 2015 Richard Angus Milder, 18 of Eminence was issued a citation for failure to register a motor vehicle. Michelle A. Smith, 41 of Eminence was issued a citation for speeding. Dakota Rain Walton, 19 of Birch Tree was issued a citation for speeding. Bryce Tanner Cooper, 16 of Mtn. View was issued citations for careless and imprudent driving; failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and speeding. Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Brett Thomas Antrim, 19 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for possession of purchase of intoxicants by a minor. INCIDENTS Monday, March 9 thru Monday, March 16 Officers received a report of a missing person. Officers were dispatched to Tom Frommel Blvd. in reference to a report of vehicles drag racing. Gone upon arrival, however, spoke to possible suspects who were out at the soccer field. No other action taken at this time. Officers were dispatched to West 4th Street to talk with a man who stated that he was very intoxicated and that his wife had left him and he was concerned about what she would do when she came back. Officers advised to call if she did and there was a problem. Intoxicated minor walking down Pine Street. Assisted EMS at East 5th Street apartments. Dispatched for walk-in female who had issues with child custody. Officers advised her it was a civil matter and she should call her lawyer. Officers received a call from 911 reporting a fight at Signal parking lot. Officers received a call from 911 reporting a male in a black hoody was looking into windows. The caller thought he was trying to break into the store. He was gone on arrival and the building was secure. Dispatched to Valley View Apartments for a male bleeding from the head. Validated warrants as well as confirmed a 24-hour hold for a prisoner in Texas County. Woman had locked her keys, purse and dog in her car. Officers called locksmith to assist. A four-wheeler was reported doing donuts in a yard on David Street. Burglar alarm was sounding, checked the premises when the keyholder arrived and it was a false alarm, motion sensors were set off.
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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - March 9th thru March 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 Child Molestation-1st Degree (Felony): William J. Wear of West Plains; Statutory Sodomy-1st Degree (Felony): William J. Wear of West Plains; Jonathan M. Calder of West Plains; Failure To Register As Sex Offender (Felony): Justin D. Autrey of West Plains; Domestic Assault-2nd Degree (Felony): Clinton D. Kenaga of Mtn. View; Dist/Del/Manf/Produce Or Attempt To Or Possess With Intent To Dist/Del/Manf/Produce A Controlled Substance (Felony): Brandy L. Gollaher of Mtn. View; Tehern L. Crockett of West Plains; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Ty R. Carter of Marshfield; Lacey L. Ennis of Willow Springs; Brandy L. Gollaher of Mtn. View; Gerald A. Carroll of West Plains; Gregory S. Bates of Branson; Randall W. Mathis, Jr. of Koshkonong; Christopher R. Brown of West Plains; Burglary-2nd Degree (Felony): Nathaniel C. Wester of Birch Tree; Resisting Arrest/ Detention/Stop By FleeingCreating A Substantial Risk Of Serious Injury/
Death To Any Person (Felony): Bobby A. Flygare of West Plains; DWI-Alcohol-Persistent Offender (Felony): Bobby A. Flygare of West Plains; Forgery (Felony): Justin D. Autrey of West Plains; Jenny L. Walker of West Plains; Ronald W. McCutchen of Park Hills; Christopher G. Waldorf of West Plains; Theft/Stealing-Value Of Property Or Services Is $500 Or More But Less Than $25,000 (Felony): Billy G. Tackitt of West Plains; Stealing Leased Or Rented Property (Felony): Kevin N Belshe of Kansas City; Delivery Or Possession Of Weapon At County/ Private Jail (Felony): Terry M. Doolittle of West Plains; Michael T. Kenyon of West Plains; Escape Or Attempted Escape From Custody While Under Arrest For Felony (Felony): Kelisha Denise Evans of Mtn. View; Resisting/Interfering With Arrest For A Felony (Felony): Kelisha Denise Evans of Mtn. View; Possession Of Up To 35 Grams Marijuana (Misdemeanor): Lacey L. Ennis of Willow Springs; Michael Allen Blackburn of Crossville, TN; Kristy N. J. Norton of West Plains; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Lacey L. Ennis of Willow Springs; Bobby R. Floyd, Jr. of West Plains; Gregory S. Bates of Branson; Randall W. Mathis, Jr. of Koshkonong; Passing Bad Check-Less Than $500 (Misdemeanor): Russell L. Brooks of Mtn. View; Rebecca J. Burk; Theft/Stealing-Value Of Property Or Services
Is Less Than $500 (Misdemeanor): Nathaniel C. Wester of Birch Tree; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Bobby A. Flygare of West Plains; Luke H. Neal of West Plains; Chelcey L. Thompson of West Plains; Charles B.L. Barrett of West Plains; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner (Misdemeanor): Bobby A. Flygare of West Plains; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Daniel J. Drumright of West Plains; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Charles B.L. Barrett of West Plains; Trease Paulina Ellison of West Plains; Jenny A. Pettitt of West Plains; Austin J. Reed of West Plains; Angela D. Neff of West Plains; Ronald Stradling of Summersville; Failed To Comply With Court ORder Requiring Use Of Ignition Interlock Device-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Gregory S. Bates of Branson; Leaving Scene Of Motor Vehicle Accident (Misdemeanor): Daniel J. Drumright of West Plains; Operate Motor Carrier Vehicle On Tires Fabric Exposed/Inferior Load Rate/Groove Depth (Misdemeanor): Wayne Eugene Jamison of Mt. Joy, PA; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Austin J. Reed of West
Plains; Ronald Stradling of Summersville; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Ronald Stradling of Summersville; Displayed/Possessed Motor Vehicle/Trailer Plates Of Another Person (Infraction): Gregory S. Bates of Branson; Fail To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer (Infraction): Charles B.L. Barrett of West Plains; Cindy Brotherton of West Plains; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/ Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Chelcey L. Thompson of West Plains; Charles B.L. Barrett of West Plains; Brandi G. Shoup of Mtn. View; Simon Peter Shoup IV of Mtn. View; Myron W. Messex of Willow Springs; Cindy Brotherton of West Plains; Trease Paulina Ellison of West Plains; Jenny A. Pettitt of West Plains; Austin J. Reed of West Plains; Driver Fail To Secure Child Less Than 8 Years Old In Child Restraint Or Booster Seat (Infraction): Angela D. Neff of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Martin Julius Casagrand IV of Republic; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Angela D. Neff of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): Stephen Frederick Kraft of St. Augustine, FL; Jared W. Craig Johnston of Raymore; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Chad R. Smith of West Plains; Dissolution With Children: Mary Brown of West Plains vs. John E. Brown of West Plains; Heather Stone of West Plains vs. Bert L. Stone, Jr. of West Plains; Teirra Jean Swanson of West Plains vs. Christopher W. Swanson of West Plains; Rachel L. Green of Pomona vs. David G. Green of Sedalia; Small Claims Over $100: Scottie L. Bunch of Pomona vs. Steven M. Greer of Pomona and Jill Greer of Pomona; Suit On Account: Professional Credit Management Inc. vs. Amanda Neal of West Plains; Professional Credit Management Inc. vs. Jennifer M. Palmer of West Plains and Clifford H. Palmer of West Plains; R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. vs. Kaiyla M. Holt of Pottersville and Edmond L. Holt of Pottersville; Heights Finance Corporation vs. Mary K. Dwyer-Ryan of West Plains; Breach of Contract: Synchrony Bank vs. Sally Kavanaugh of West Plains; DDRM Shoppes of Golden Acres LLC vs. Helen Skinner of Willow Springs. SHANNON COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Rebecca Jane Waid of Birch Tree; Michael J. Fox of Winona; Unlawful Possession, Transport, Manufacture, Repair OR Sale Of Illegal Weapon (Felony): Steven Leo Bradshaw of Birch Tree; Burglary-2nd Degree (Felony): Melvin E. Spencer of Eminence; Property Damage-1st Degree (Felony): Charles M. Martin of Eminence; Theft/Stealing-Value Of Property Or Services Is $500 Or More But Less Than $25,000 (Felony): Melvin E. Spencer of Eminence;
DWI-Alcohol-Persistent Offender (Felony): Jessica Beth Schlemmer of Hillsboro; Leaving Scene Of Motor Vehicle Accident-Injury, Property Damage Or 2nd Offense (Felony): Charles M. Martin of Eminence; DWI-Alcohol (Misdemeanor): Amanda M. Mahan of West Plains; Derald Matthew Kelly of Birch Tree; Phillip Lee Squire of Birch Tree; Hunter William Duncan of Summersville; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Charles Wayne Lawrence of Winona; Pursuing/Taking/Killed/ Possessed Or Disposed Of Wildlife Illegally (Misdemeanor): Austin R. Briscoe of Summersville; Drunkenness Or Drinking In Certain Prohibited Places (Misdemeanor): Mandy Williams of Winona; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Derald Matthew Kelly of Birch Tree; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Tommye S. Lagrand of Winona; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Michael A. Hay of Birch Tree; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Michael A. Hay of Birch Tree; Kyle T. Rhodes of Birch Tree; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Rex Haskel Kelly, Jr. of Birch Tree; Operate Motor Vehicle With Vision Reducing Material Applied To Windshield/Excess Vision Reducing Material Applied To Side Window (Misdemeanor): Kyle T. Rhodes of Birch Tree; Brandon C. Pulliam of Mtn. View; Fail To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width (Misdemeanor): Phillip Lee Squire of Birch Tree; Hunter William Duncan of Summersville; Indecent Exposure Violation: Barbosa Martin Orea of Birch Tree; Operate Motor Vehicle In Careless And Reckless Manner: Harley W. Kapp of Winona; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/ Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Kyle T. Rhodes of Birch Tree; Derald
Bird Flu While the number of birds on those farms may seem significant, Firman says, it represents a very small percentage of Missouri’s poultry industry. “In terms of the economic impact for the state, it will be minimal if it is contained right away.” Firman says wild birds such as ducks or geese most likely brought the disease
Reports
Matthew Kelly of Birch Tree; Conrad Alvin Pitz III of Eminence; Rex Haskel Kelly, Jr. of Birch Tree; Fail To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle (Infraction): Kyle T. Rhodes of Birch Tree; Conrad Alvin Pitz III of Eminence; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Jacob J. Tucker of Maynard, AR; Mark Ezidor Moriondo of Mt. Vernon; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Tommye S. Lagrand of Winona; Brandon L. Waggoner of Ellsinore; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 26 MPH Or More (Misdemeanor): Brandon C. Pulliam of Mtn. View; Mark Dean Mathes of Highlandville; Dissolution With Children: Elizabeth-Ann Henry Yorty of West Plains vs. Adam Clay Yorty of Branson. CARTER COUNTY Failed To Register Vehicle: Timothy M. Maybearry of Van Buren; Operate Motor Vehicle On Highway While Driver License Suspended: Timothy M. Maybearry of Van Buren; David Joseph Markham of Van Buren; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 1-5 MPH Over: Charles Clark Baker of Waynesville, NC; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 16-19 MPH Over: James L. Coombe of Carthage; Dissolution With Children: Tabatha Gail Meade of Ellsinore vs. Kenny Wayne Meade of Ellsinore. OREGON COUNTY Robber-2nd Degree (Felony): Damion Clay Cook of Alton; Domestic Assault-2nd Degree (Felony): Damion Clay Cook of Alton; Assault-3rd Degree (Misdemeanor): Damion Clay Cook of Alton; Endangering The Welfare Of A Child-2nd Degree (Misdemeanor): Damion Clay Cook of Alton; Non-Support (Misdemeanor): Kevin H. Wallace of Williamsville; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Ceporah R. Cowan of Mtn. Home, AR; Stealing: Christopher D. Holt of Alton; Brandi Holt of Alton; Tampering: Christopher D. Holt of Alton; Brandi Holt of Alton.
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into the state. He says the biggest risk is to birds that are outside. He advises people with outdoor chickens to put them inside for a few days and keep an eye out for wild birds in the area. “You should be careful about biosecurity and safety measures,” Firman says. “But I wouldn’t get too excited at this point.”
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Sunday, March 15, 2015 Curtis Lee Drake, 51 of West Plains was arrested on a Texas County Warrant for burglary-1st degree. He is currently being held without bond. Heather Rene Cantrell, 32 of West Plains was arrested for possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana. She was released on a summons on 3-15-15 and is to appear in court on 5-415. Amber Dawn Sims, 34 of West Plains was arrested for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She was released on a summons on 3-15-15 and is to appear in court on 5-4-15.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Tuition expected to increase at MSU-West Plains Students attending Missouri State UniversityWest Plains during the 20152016 academic year will see an increase in their basic tuition, pending approval by the Missouri State University Board of Governors. Board members are expected to vote on a resolution increasing tuition during their annual spring retreat March 12-13 in St. Charles, Missouri. If approved, tuition for Missouri residents will increase from $114 to $119 per credit hour. Tuition for
out-of-state residents will go up from $228 to $238 per credit hour. Tuition is lower for Missouri residents because Missouri State-West Plains is a state-assisted institution, university officials explained. “Since I have been at Missouri State-West Plains, our enrollment has grown by 25 percent and inflation has grown by 14 percent, but our state appropriations have only grown by 3 percent,” said Chancellor Drew Bennett. “We are very mindful of the impact
that a tuition increase will have on the students in our area, but after careful consideration, and with the input of faculty, staff and student representatives, it was decided than an increase was necessary this year to continue to provide quality academic programs and the services needed for an increased student population.” The resolution also outlines other fees charged by the university, several of which will increase, as well. The fee charged for courses
in the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program will go from $145 to $152 per credit hour for Missouri residents and from $290 to $304 for non-residents. Fees for courses in the Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care program will go from $137 to $144 per credit hour for Missouri residents and from $274 to $288 per credit hour for non-residents. The cost of taking online courses will go from $129 to $135 per credit hour for Missouri residents and non-residents. Students
taking courses through the campus’ high school dual credit/dual enrollment program will pay $60 per credit hour, up from $57 per credit hour this year. University officials explained the fee structure for nursing, respiratory care and online courses are different than that for other classes due to the additional costs associated in providing these programs. High school dual credit/dual enrollment courses are offered at half the rate of normal tuition. Students staying in the
by Benjamin Herrold Sports Columnist
The loss to South Carolina (17-16) was one last grinding microcosm of the season. Missouri played hard but not well enough. The Tigers did claw to within three with 5:58 to go, playing an opponent that was very beatable, but then Missouri didn’t score again until Johnathan Williams III hit a meaningless threepointer with 10 seconds left. Williams, a good player probably worn down at the end of a long night and a long season, simply turned his palms upward after the last shot went in, as if asking, “Now it goes it?” As first-year coach Kim Anderson put it when he addressed fans at Mizzou Arena after the last home
game of the season, a win over Auburn, “I know it’s not the year you wanted. It’s not the year I wanted, not the year anybody wanted.” Fans figured Anderson would struggle trying to rebuild the disordered program after Frank Haith left to coach Tulsa. I heard an interesting question late in season, about how Anderson’s first year compared to the first season of Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel. Like Anderson, Pinkel was trying to build a program that had fallen on hard times after some success. It took Pinkel some time, but he eventually got the football team going as a successful program. Pinkel went 4-7 in his first season, including 3-5 in conference play. He slipped to 2-6 in conference play in year two (5-7 overall), but then had an 8-5 season in year three that included a bowl appearance. Pinkel didn’t finish a season with his team ranked until year seven, that special Cotton Bowl champion, 12-win 2007 team. But he has now finished ranked in the top 20 in five of the last eight seasons. I wouldn’t say Anderson will make that kind of improvement, and his first season was noticeably worse than Pinkel’s. But Anderson is working to build from
the ground up, suspending players plenty this season when needed to make his expectations clear. Of course, Pinkel’s program growth was helped immensely when he found Brad Smith as his quarterback. Anderson will need to recruit well this offseason and have
his players on hand make major progress. The shame of this season could be a powerful motivator. Next season needs to show major progress, and then maybe we can start talking about at least contending for an NCAA Tournament bid in Anderson’s third season.
Missouri's basketball season comes to an end Missouri’s basketball season mercifully came to an end last Wednesday night in Nashville with a 63-54 loss to South Carolina in the SEC Tournament. Missouri (9-23, 3-15 in SEC play) set the school record for losses in a season, with 23. The team showed progress in late December and early January, losing close games with Illinois and Oklahoma State and then beating LSU in overtime. But then the team went on a school-record losing streak, and most fans were ready for the season to be over long before March’s finality actually brought the end.
Post season honors for LHS Girls Basketball
Spintronix Indoor Guard takes silver in Oklahoma Last weekend Spintronix Indoor Guard made the fivehour trek to Tulsa for the WGPO Regional Contest. The group performed their show "Shatter Me" for a a few thousand fans. In their class they came up second and advanced with the top three guards to the finals round. The staff conducted a miniature rehearsal in the parking lot between shows to polish up some of the performers' rough edges. In finals competition, the SIG's score went up three points, and they were the only regional guard whose score increased from prelims to finals. This achievement is a milestone for the guard, who was ranked third in the state of Missouri a mere two weeks ago. The judges covering the WGPO contest were professional Winter Guard International judges and they were quite impressed with "Shatter Me" especially in the dance category. March 21 the SIG is
heading to Springfield for the Mid-Continent Color Guard Association (MCCGA) seeding contest at Kickapoo High School, then March 28 they will be found in Nixa, MO for the MCCGA six-state regional championships. Following the competitive
area LPNs who wish to obtain their RN credentials. Amy Ackerson, nursing program director, said this is the second year the university has offered an an evening bridge program targeted to, but not limited to, working licensed practical nurses. All course Board members include and clinical rotations for Ron Reed, chair, Houston; the evening program will Laura Gant, West Plains; Melissa Gourley, Mountain Grove; Scott Nelson, West Plains; John Tollenaar, West Plains; Carol Silvey, West Plains; Judy McGoldrick, West Plains; Linda Spence, The Small Business and Willow Springs, Mick Technology Development Gilliam, West Plains; Tim Center (SBTDC), hosted by Bean, West Plains; Suzanne Missouri State UniversityLangley, Thayer; Kay Ellis, West Plains, will sponsor the Thayer. The committee workshop “Understanding will be reviewing the Your Financial Statements” scholarship applications and from 1 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, making selections based March 25, in the Redbud on leadership, community Room at the West Plains involvement, and academic Civic Center, 110 Saint excellence. Announcement Louis St. of scholarship winners The three-hour workshop will take place the first is the first of a three-part of April with an award financial management series. reception being planned Although not required, later that month. The attendance at all three Nathan Murphy Memorial sessions is encouraged, Scholarship applications according to SBTDC for law enforcement will Coordinator Bronwen be available July 1st and Madden. The cost is $99 for awarded in August. each individual workshop or
be offered after 5 p.m. or online, she added. Those admitted to the new cohort will begin classes in June. Ackerson noted the cohort will be limited in number to account for a smaller student-to-teacher ratio. Area LPNs interested in the program may apply now through April 10.
season, the SIG will perform locally once at the Spintronix Weekend Camp on April 26th at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center. For more information on the SIG or the Weekend Camp, check out our website at spintronixguard.org
Silver - SIG 2015 member Cassie McCartney holds the SIG's second place trophy from the WGPO Regional Finals competition.
MSU-West Plains evening RN program for LPNs Post Season Honors - Congratulations to two Liberty High School Seniors who received post season basketball honors. Kelsey Caldwell was voted as First Team All Conference and Mikayla Daniels received Honorable Mention.
Officials with the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree program at Missouri State University-West Plains will offer an evening program beginning this summer for
PTSC Red Carpet event a success Physical Therapy Specialists Clinic (PTSC) was thankful for the excellent community support and turnout for the Red Carpet event held February 21st at the Opera House. The evening was both elegant and entertaining with over 150 people in attendance. Activities included a great band, photos on the red carpet and at a photo booth, and live and silent auctions. This was the first year for the event, which was created to build PTSC’s Memorial Scholarship endowment fund and increase awareness
Grizzly House residence hall also will see an increase in room and board. Those fees will go up from $2,740 per semester for housing and a 20-meal-per-week plan at the Putnam Student Center cafeteria to $2,795 per semester in 201516. Summer charges will increase from $1,170 to $1,194. And, pending approval of students in their annual student government elections this spring, the Capital Projects Fee will increase from $15 to $20 per semester. University officials noted 50 percent of the fees collected go toward student-approved capital projects on campus while the remainder is used for campus grounds, parking and maintenance. For more information about tuition and student fees, contact the Missouri State-West Plains business office at 417-255-7260.
about the availability of the nine memorial scholarships available to area students. The event was a huge success. PTSC is pleased to announce we have received over 70 scholarship applications this year from students residing in Douglas, Howell, Wright, Oregon, Shannon and Texas counties. The scholarships are given in memory of: Julie Douglass, Kyle Gilliam, Megan Spence, Tyler Simer, Marisa Hathcock- Spalding, Julie McGoldrick, Cynthia Holloway-Coatney and Christel AraSmith-Chester.
Additional information about the program and application process can be found at wp.missouristate. edu/academics/nursing. For more information about the LPN-to-RN bridge program or the nursing program, call the Missouri State-West Plains nursing department at 417-2557245.
SBTDC to sponsor financial statements workshop March 25 $285 for the full series. To register, visit http://sbtdc. eventbrite.com. “Understanding Your Financial Statements” will teach participants the fundamentals of how to turn financial statements into useful management tools and make better decisions based on good financial information, Madden said. The SBTDC provides assistance to individuals who want to start or run their own small businesses. SBTDC staff work with Missouri entrepreneurs and small businesses that are for-profit (not a non-profit charitable or educational organization). Whether you are currently in
business or thinking about starting a business, the SBTDC can assist you in your venture. The West Plains SBTDC serves entrepreneurs in seven counties across the region: Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon, Texas and Wright. Since it is funded in part through the Small Business Administration, virtually all of the services are free. For more information about this workshop or any other programs or services offered by SBTDC, contact coordinator Bronwen Madden at 417-255-7966 or WPSBDC@MissouriState. edu.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
How Medicare Covers In-Home Care Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover home health care? Because of my illness, my doctor suggested I get home health care, but I want to find out how it’s covered before I proceed. Need Some Help Dear Need, Medicare actually covers up to 28 hours a week for inhome health care to beneficiaries, if you meet their specific requirements. Here’s how it works. In order for you to secure coverage for home health care, Medicare first requires that you be homebound. This means that it must be extremely difficult for you to leave your home, and you need help from a device (like a wheelchair or walker) or a person in doing so. You will then need your doctor to approve a “plan of care” confirming that you need skilled-nursing care or skilled-therapy services from a physical or speech therapist on a part-time basis. Your doctor can also request the services of an occupational therapist and a home health aide to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing and using the bathroom. Your doctor must renew the “plan of care” once every 60 days. You will also need to use a home health agency that is certified by Medicare. If you meet all of the requirements, Medicare should pay for your in-home care. But, be aware that Medicare will not pay for home health aide services (such as bathing, dressing or using the bathroom) alone, if you do not need skilled-nursing or skilled-therapy services too. Homemaker services, such as shopping, meal preparation and cleaning are not covered either. You also need to know that Medicare has recently changed their home health care policy regarding degenerative diseases. They will now pay for in-home physical therapy, nursing care and other services to beneficiaries with chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease in order to maintain their condition and prevent deterioration. In the past, Medicare would only cover home health services if the patient were expected to make a full recovery. If you have original Medicare, you can locate a Medicarecertified home health agency by calling 800-633-4227 or by visiting medicare.gov/homehealthcompare. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, you should contact your plan directly and ask which home health agencies work with the plan and are within the plan’s network of providers. For more detailed information on how Medicare covers inhome health, see the “Medicare and Home Health Care” online booklet at medicare.gov/pubs/pdf/10969.pdf. Other Options If you don’t qualify for Medicare coverage, there are other coverage options depending on your situation, including: Insurance: If you happen to have long-term care insurance, check to see if it covers in-home care. Or if you have a life insurance policy, see if it can be utilized to pay for care. Medicaid: If your income is low enough, all states offer Medicaid programs that will pay for some forms of in-home care. To investigate this, contact your local Medicaid office. Veterans Assistance: If you’re a veteran, some communities have a Veteran-Directed Home and Community Based Service program, which give veterans a flexible budget to pay for inhome care. Also available to wartime veterans and their spouses is a benefit called “Aid and Attendance” that helps pay for in-home care, as well as assisted living and nursing home care. To be eligible, you must need assistance with daily living activities like bathing, dressing or going to the bathroom. And, your annual income must be under $21,466 – minus medical and long-term care expenses. If you’re a surviving spouse of a veteran, your income must be below $13,794 to be eligible. Your assets must also be less than $80,000 excluding your home and car. To learn more, see va.gov/geriatrics or call 800-827-1000. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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Hospital offers free cancer screening March 23-27 The American Cancer Society designates the month of March as colorectal cancer awareness month. In observance of colorectal cancer awareness month, Texas County Memorial Hospital is offering free colorectal cancer screening during the fourth week of March. Area residents may contact TCMH for a free colon cancer screening kit from Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27. The screening includes a fecal occult blood test kit for individuals who are over 50 or for individuals who are younger if they have risk factors for colorectal cancer. The kit and information about colorectal cancer will be mailed to participants. Instructions will be included with the kit. Colorectal cancer is the number two cancer killer in Texas County and the rest of the United States. However, the American College of Gastroenterologists calls
colorectal cancer one of the most preventable and curable types of cancer when detected early. One way to detect colorectal cancer early is to be screened using the fecal occult blood test. The American Cancer Society recommends that individuals over the age of 50 who are at average risk follow one of five screening options: yearly fecal occult blood test; flexible sigmoidoscopy every five years; yearly fecal occult blood test plus sigmoidoscopy every five years; double contrast barium enema every five years or colonoscopy every 10 years. An individual who has a family history or a personal history of colorectal cancer, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease may begin colorectal cancer screening at an earlier age as directed by a physician. There are several symptoms to colorectal cancer. Symptoms may include a change in bowel habits such as diarrhea,
Hospice of Care training for new volunteers March 27 Texas County Memorial Hospital Hospice of Care will provide training for new Hospice of Care volunteers on Fri., Mar. 27th. The training session is from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at TCMH. Hospice of Care depends on volunteers to meet the needs of terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers provide direct services to patients as well as indirect services that support Hospice of Care staff with daily operations.
Sandy Eaton, a licensed practical nurse with Hospice of Care, is the volunteer coordinator for the group. Anyone with questions about the training or volunteer work can contact Eaton at (417) 967-1279 or 1-888967-3311. Hospice of Care is a nonprofit organization that offers care for the terminally ill. They assist in providing hospice care, supplies and equipment for patients and their families in Texas County and surrounding areas.
OMC to offer free class for those with chronic disease If you are living with a chronic health condition such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and some chronic pain diseases, a new class offered by Ozarks Medical Center could help give you the skills you need to thrive. The free class will meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. each Friday from March 20 to April 24 at the OMC Parkway Center, Willard Hunter Classroom. The class is free and open to the
public but registration is required by calling 417-2576762 ext. 4112. Participants will also receive the book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions." "Living a Healthy Life is an effective self-management program for people with chronic health problems," said Aimee Hilt, Healthcare Home Supervisor at OMC. "The program specifically addresses chronic pain, diabetes, lung and heart disease, but will also teach skills that will be useful for managing a variety of chronic diseases." During the class, participants will learn the latest pain management approaches, how to manage fatigue and stress more effectively, find solutions to problems caused by their condition, and learn about the role of exercise and nutrition in chronic disease management. The class will also lead participants through how to form a partnership with their health care team and how to communicate about their chronic condition with family and friends. "Coping with a chronic condition can result in a great deal of fear, anger and frustration," Hilt said. "By giving participants the tools they need to manage their disease, we hope to put life back in their life." The program was developed by Stanford University Patient Education Research Center and is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and Missouri Regional Arthritis Center. For more information or to register, call 417-257-6762 ext. 4112. Transportation assistance may be available to those who qualify.
constipation, or narrowing of the stool that lasts for more than a few days; a feeling of needing to have a bowel movement that is not relieved by doing so; rectal bleeding or blood in the stool; cramping or steady abdominal pain or weakness and fatigue. Other health conditions may also cause these symptoms. Only a physician can determine the cause of suspicious symptoms. Individuals should discuss any symptoms with their
physician as early as possible. To request a free kit or additional information about colon cancer, contact Connie Brooks, education coordinator at TCMH, by calling 1-866-967-3311 or (417) 967-1340 or e-mail Brooks at cbrooks@tcmh. org Please leave your name, address and phone number when calling or e-mailing for a kit. All kits must be returned to TCMH by April 30, 2015 for processing.
OMC to host Heart Healthy dinner March 26 Learn more about how to prevent heart disease and enjoy a free heart healthy dinner from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 at Ozarks Medical Center Parkway Center. The dinner is part of an educational series hosted by OMC each quarter to support community wellness. The event is free of charge but reservations are required and can be made by calling 417-257-6793 by 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 25. The dinner will include a presentation by OMC Interventional Cardiologist M. Faisal Khan, MD on the prevalence of heart disease, risk factors, and steps you can take to prevent heart disease. Dr. Khan is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. A study of his was recently published in the Journal of Invasive Cardiology. "Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States," Dr. Khan said. "It is important for individuals to do everything they can to
reduce their risk factors for heart disease and embark on a more healthful lifestyle." According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 600,000 people die of heart disease in the United States each year. Heart disease alone costs the United States $108.9 billion each year in health care services, medications and lost productivity. OMC Heart Care Services, located at 1115 Alaska Avenue, Suite 114, provides complete cardiac care to the community, including open heart surgery, a 24/7 Cardiac Catheterization Lab, diagnostic testing, and Cardiac Rehabilitation program. OMC's team of cardiology experts includes Interventional Cardiologists Kevin Crowe, MD, and M. Faisal Khan, MD; Invasive Cardiologist A.K. George, MD; Cardiac Surgeons William "Andy" McGee, MD; Christopher Nicholas, MD; and Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist Jim Streff. For more information or reservations call 417-2576793.
Grief recovery program to begin at TCMH April 7 Registration is now being accepted for the “Grief Recovery Method: Grief Support Group” sponsored by Texas County Memorial Hospital Hospice of Care. The seven-week Grief Recovery Method program will begin Tuesday, April 7th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at TCMH. Sara McDaniel, a certified grief recovery specialist and social worker with TCMH Hospice of Care, will facilitate the program. The class is held in the Timmons Education Room at TCMH. “In coping with grief many people are told to ‘let go and move on in life’, but they don’t know how to
accomplish that,” McDaniel said. “The Grief Recovery Method provides the partnerships and guidance that individuals need to be able to move on with life after a loss.” The program will provide an action plan for moving beyond death, divorce and other losses such as job loss or health loss. There is no charge for the program, and the group is open to anyone that is seeking support following a loss. For additional information or to register for the program, contact McDaniel at TCMH Hospice of Care at 417-9671279.
Sean and Jennifer Jarvis, Caulfield, are the parents of a baby boy, Lyle Claude Ray Jarvis, born at 7:03 a.m. Feb. 23 at Ozarks Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 1 1/2 ounces and was 19 inches long. His siblings are Ladden, 8, and Tanner, 5. Grandparents are Eddie and Sharon Truman and Randy and Laketa Eagleman, all of West Plains. Jordan and Arial Scott, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Isaac Wayne Scott, born at 11:06 a.m. Feb. 28 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Don Coates, West Plains; Christina Williams, Springfield; and Ted and Jackie Scott, West Plains. George and Amanda Leaf, Willow Springs, are the parents of a baby boy, Cainen Thomas Warren Leaf, born at 4:11 p.m. Feb. 28 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. His sibling is Adyson, 3. Grandparents are Kristine and Bryan Rudes, Caulfield; Warren and Valerie Price, Caulfield; and George and Dedra Leaf, Tecumseh. Trebor Broyles and Anna Cunningham, Bakersfield, are the parents of a baby girl, Addison Brooke Broyles, born at 5:52 p.m. March 2 at OMC. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 22 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Jerry Cunningham, Flippin, Arkansas; Marie Cunningham, Bakersfield; Bob Broyles, South Fork; and Sheri Jones, Salem, Arkansas. Desirea Hutton, Thayer, is the mother of a baby girl, Alexis Jean Raine Hutton, born at 7:08 p.m. March 4 at OMC. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long.
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MDC reports 11 new cases of CWD in Missouri deer The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that 11 new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) have recently been found in deer harvested in Macon, Adair, and now Cole counties. A buck harvested near the village of Centertown in Cole County is the first case of the disease to be found outside of the Department’s sixcounty CWD Containment
Zone of Adair, Chariton, Linn, Macon, Randolph, and Sullivan counties. All previous cases have been limited to Macon, Linn, and Adair counties. These 11 new cases bring the total number of Missouri free-ranging deer that have tested positive for CWD to 14 for this past season and 24 overall since the disease was first discovered in the state in 2010 at a private
hunting preserve in Linn County. CWD has also been found in 11 captive deer in Macon and Linn counties. The Department has collected more than 43,000 tissue samples since it began testing for the emerging disease in 2001. MDC has collected more than 3,400 tissue samples for CWD testing from harvested and other free-ranging deer this season. Results for about
330 tissue samples are still in the process of being tested by an independent, outside laboratory. “We will provide an update of final results once all testing has been completed for the season,” said MDC Deer Biologist Jason Sumners. “We will continue to monitor the spread of the disease through more CWD testing this coming fall and winter.
Mark Twain National Forest hosts open house on road study Mark Twain National Forest will host open houses throughout southern Missouri in April 2015 as part of a study of the forest’s road system. The open house for the Eleven Point Ranger District is April 8, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Poplar Bluff, 2781 North
Westwood Boulevard, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Hardcopy maps and comment forms are also available for review at each Ranger District office and the Forest Supervisor’s office. “We are committed to balancing the needs for public access to Mark Twain National Forest with our
responsibility to sustain a productive, diverse and healthy national forest,” said Mark Twain National Forest Supervisor Bill Nightingale. Every national forest will complete the road study by the end of 2015. The study will analyze all forest system roads for their existing use and characteristics, need
MTNF, partner awarded $625,000 to address water, soil, invasive species issues in southern MO Mark Twain National Forest February 19, 2015 was awarded $125,000 to work in partnership with Natural Resources Conservation Service to address water, soil and invasive species issues in southern Missouri. Natural Resources Conservation Service will receive $500,000 to provide financial assistance to install conservation practices on targeted private lands with an emphasis on terrestrial and aquatic improvements with willing partners and landowners. This is the second year of the partnership between US Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service to help improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems. Mark Twain National
Forest’s Missouri Ozark Highlands Restoration Partnership will focus on removing invasive species and improving water quality on the Eleven Point Ranger District. The project will improve water quality and enhance habitat conditions in a sustainable forested environment. Communities within Mark Twain National Forest’s project area include Shannon, Carter, Oregon, Ripley, Butler, Wayne, Texas, Reynolds, Howell and Wright counties. Communities within Natural Resources Conservation Service project area include all counties within Mark Twain National Forest. Resource management activities will also support local rural economies by
for management activities and public access, benefits, environmental risks and maintenance costs. “The road study will begin to help us prioritize our limited resources to manage roads used by visitors, while better protecting sources of clean water and a more healthy forest,” Nightingale said. “The road study is not a decision, but is intended to help inform possible future road management planning. Before any future actions are taken, the Forest Service will provide additional opportunities for the public to participate in the process.” Mark Twain National Forest manages 1.5 million acres in 29 counties throughout southern and central Missouri, continuing to restore Missouri’s natural communities and maintaining a healthy, working forest. For more information on Mark Twain National Forest, visit http:// www.fs.usda.gov/mtnf.
providing jobs for loggers, mills, field contractors, consulting foresters, and seasonal technicians. Clean water and healthy forests will continue to support outdoor tourism activities. According to the announcement, the “Ozark Highlands are a globallysignificant, diverse ecoregion containing a variety of endemic species and unique habitats. Public and private agencies have been working across the region for decades with varying priorities for outreach and management. This partnership will help unify the priorities across organizations and property boundaries by broadening Feeder Cattle Auction the reach of conservation.” Report for 03/10/2015 For more information Receipts: 2541 Last about this and other projects: week: 1625 Year Ago: http://1.usa.gov/1Dxldah 3506 Compared to last week, the bulk of the feeder steers traded 10.00-15.00 higher with feeder heifers trading 4.00Habitat is key for having wildlife to 7.00 higher. Compared to last hunt, including game birds such as pheasants week's lightly tested yearling The Missouri Department male pheasants only. The overall pheasant population. market, yearling steers and of Conservation (MDC) has daily bag limit is two male “Hens are protected from heifers traded steady to expanded pheasant hunting birds and the possession limit harvest and one rooster 5.00 higher. Demand was in Missouri from only the is four. Valid permits are often mates with multiple very good on a moderate northern half of the state and Daily Small Game Hunting, hens. Our rooster-only supply. Several new buyers a portion of the southeast to Small Game Hunting and hunting season has very were around the ring today statewide starting with this Fishing, or Small Game little impact on overall whichmade for a very active year’s fall hunting season. Hunting. population size and growth,” market. Supplies were limited The new regulations are Pheasant hunting in Emmerich said. “Habitat is by the warmertemperatures listed in the Department’s Missouri was previously what’s key for developing and rain which have turned recently released 2015 limited to a North Zone and maintaining wildlife country roads and barn lots Summary of Missouri consisting of all counties numbers, including game into a muddy mess. The Hunting and Trapping north of Interstate 70 and a birds such as pheasants and supply consisted of 58 percent Regulations booklet portion of St. Charles County quail. Pheasant populations steers, 2 percent bulls and available at MDC offices, south of I70, and a Southeast improve with ample nesting 40 percent heifers with near nature centers, other places Zone consisting of Dunklin, and brood-rearing habitat, 48 percent of the offering where permits are sold, New Madrid, Pemiscot, and including open grassy and weighing over 600 lbs. Feeder Steers: Medium and online at mdc.mo.gov/ Stoddard counties. agricultural fields.” node/3657. According to MDC She noted that not all areas and Large 1 300-350 lbs 341.00-367.50; 350-400 lbs Pheasant hunting starts Resource Scientist Beth of the state have pheasants. with a youth-only weekend Emmerich, the expansion of “There is noticeable 320.00-340.00; 400-450 lbs on Oct. 24-25 followed by pheasant hunting to statewide variation in pheasant 300.00-325.00; 450-500 lbs the regular season of Nov. will simplify harvest rules populations around the state 295.00-317.50; 500-550 lbs 1 through Jan. 15, 2016. for hunters across the state with northwest Missouri 280.00-303.00; 550-600 lbs Hunting remains limited to with minimal impact to the and portions of the northeast 270.00-293.00; 600-650 lbs holding the most birds,” said 250.00-265.00; 650-700 lbs Emmerich. “Many parts 237.50-253.00; 700-800 lbs of the state do not have the 205.00-227.00; 800-900 lbs type of habitat required to 188.00-196.00; Pkg 39 hd hold pheasants. Expansion 933 lbs 186.00. Medium of pheasant hunting to and Large 1-2 300-400 lbs statewide does not imply 300.00-332.50; 400-500 lbs that birds can be harvested or 272.50-295.00; 500-550 lbs even observed in all areas of 252.50-277.50; 550-600 lbs 242.50-267.50; 600-650 lbs the state.” She added that other game 225.00-248.00; 650-700 lbs species also have statewide 214.00-228.00; 700-800 lbs hunting seasons regardless 191.00-219.00;800-900 lbs of not having significant 178.00-189.00; Pkg 5 hd 901 populations in all parts of the lbs 179.00; 1000-1050 lbs state, including quail, swamp 174.00-176.00. Medium and Large 2 Pkg 4 hd 330 lbs rabbit, and woodcock.” Pheasant Hunting - The Missouri Department Visit the MDC website 315.00; 450-500 lbs 252.50of Conservation has expanded pheasant hunting in 272.50; 500-550 lbs 230.00Missouri to statewide starting in 2015. Hunting remains at mdc.mo.gov for more 237.50; 600-700 lbs 205.00information on hunting limited to male pheasants, as shown. (Photo courtesy of 215.00; Large 1-2 Few 650 MDC) pheasants and other game.
MDC expands pheasant hunting
We are also updating our efforts to help contain the spread of the disease and will be working out the details over this spring and summer.” Chronic Wasting Disease infects only deer and other members of the deer family by causing degeneration of the brain. The disease has no vaccine or cure and is 100-percent fatal. Missouri offers some of the best deer hunting in the country, and deer hunting is an important part of many Missourians' lives and family traditions. Infectious diseases such as CWD could reduce hunting and wildlifewatching opportunities for Missouri's nearly 520,000 deer hunters and almost two
million wildlife watchers. Deer hunting is also an important economic driver in Missouri and gives a $1 billion annual boost to state and local economies. Lower deer numbers from infectious diseases such as CWD could hurt 12,000 Missouri jobs and many businesses that rely on deer hunting as a significant source of revenue, such as meat processors, taxidermists, hotels, restaurants, sporting goods stores, and others. CWD also threatens the investments of thousands of private landowners who manage their land for deer and deer hunting, and who rely on deer and deer hunting to maintain property values.
MDC invites public to State Forest Nursery open house on April 4 The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to discover nature through an open house on Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its 754acre George O. White State Forest Nursery near Licking. Reservations are requested by calling 573-674-3229. MDC staff will provide guided tours on a small bus to show attendees how Nursery staff grow and sell more than 3 million seedlings annually. Visitors will learn how seeds from more than 60 species of trees and shrubs are collected, cleaned, planted, grown, lifted, graded, stored,
and shipped. In addition to tours, staff will demonstrate the workings of a portable sawmill and answer conservation questions. Smokey Bear will also be at the event. To get to the Nursery, take Highway 63 north from Licking a half mile to Shafer Road and then go west for four miles. The State Forest Nursery has provided seedlings to Missourians since 1947 for reforestation, windbreaks, erosion control, and wildlife habitat. Learn more about the Nursery from the MDC website at mdc.mo.gov/ node/3986.
lbs 212.50; Pkg 6 hd 708 lbs 220.00. Feeder Holstein: Steers Large 3 Pkg 6 hd 279 lbs 217.50; Pkg 9 hd 473 lbs 188.00; 500-550 lbs 180.00188.00; Pkg 58 hd 637 lbs 183.00; 850-900 lbs 127.00130.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs 275.00-300.00; 400-450 lbs 265.00-286.00; 450-500 lbs 258.00-267.50; 500-550 lbs 245.00-270.00; 550-600 lbs 236.00-254.00; 600-650 lbs 217.50-236.00; 650-700 lbs 209.00-217.50, pkg 4 hd 659 lbs fleshy 202.50; 700-800 lbs 196.00-209.00, Replacement heifers 213.00-215.00; Pkg 9 hd 829 lbs 187.00;850-900 lbs 180.50-185.00. Medium and Large 1-2 300-350 lbs 282.50-292.50; 350-400 lbs 267.50-275.00; 400-450 lbs 240.00-265.00; 450-500 lbs 238.00-257.50; 500-600 lbs 220.00-242.50; 600-650 lbs 199.00-220.00, few 648 lbs fleshy 188.00; 650-700 lbs 185.00-210.00; 700-800 lbs 172.50-192.50; 800-850 lbs 157.50-179.00. Medium and Large 2 350-400 lbs 237.50-252.50; 400-500 lbs 230.00-235.00; 550-600 lbs 210.00-215.00;650-700 lbs 170.00-187.50. Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 Few 605 lbs 235.00; Few 765 lbs 199.00. Medium and Large 1-2 450-500 lbs 250.00-252.50; 550-600 lbs 232.50-245.00; 600-700 lbs 213.00-232.50; Few 785 lbs 177.50. Cow and Bull Auction Report for 03/11/2015 Receipts: 662 Last Week: 0 Year Ago: 809 Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls traded steady to 2.00 higher. Demand was very good on a moderate supply. The supply consisted of 35 percent
slaughter cows, 37 percent bred cows, 5 percent cow/ calf pairs, 9 percent slaughter bulls, 6 percent stocker/feeder cows and 9 percent calves. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Average Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 106.00116.00 116.00-126.00 101.00-105.00 Boning 80-85 105.00115.00 115.00-128.00 95.00-105.00 Lean 85-90 99.00110.00 110.00-117.00 84.00-99.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1205-2525 lbs average dressing 131.50138.00 per cwt, high dressing 142.50-150.00, low dressing 112.00-130.00. Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yr old 8601750 lb cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 1950.00-2500.00 per head, pkg 57 hd 2 yr old 980 lb bred heifers in 3rd stage 2650.00 per head; 7 yrs to short-solid mouth 1248-1490 lb cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 1900.00-2300.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 2-7 yr old 910-1605 lb cows in 1st to 3rd stage 1400.00-2000.00 per head; short-solid to broken mouth 965-1435 lb cows in 1st to 3rd stage 1500.00-1850.00 per head. Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Open or unchecked cows and heiferettes, 18 months to 3 yr old 680-1330 lb heifers 120.00-192.00 per cwt; 4-7 yr old 710-1145 lb cows 107.00124.00 per cwt. Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 4-6 yr old 9601165 lb cowswith 100-300 lb calves 2300.00-2900.00 per pair; Short-solid mouth 9751067 lb cows with 75-200 lb calves 1800.00-2200.00 per pair.
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Pay attention in work zones - or pay the price Every Spring, the Missouri Department of Transportation starts preparing for the summer season of roadwork across the state. Part of that preparation includes the observance of National Work Zone Awareness Week, which is March 23-27. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention as they drive past work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW ACCEPTING BIDS FOR MOWING
The City of Mountain View is accepting bids for mowing the city's park, cemeteries, sports fields, airport, etc. as needed for the 2015 season with the option to renew for 2016 and 2017 seasons. For bidding documents, including maps of the areas to mow, please contact City Hall at (417) 934-2601. Sealed bids for the mowing will be accepted at Mountain View City Hall until 5:00 pm, April 13th, 2015. Bids will be opened during the city council meeting on April 13th, 2015 at 6:00 pm. The City of Mountain View reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW ACCEPTING BIDS FOR WELL MAINTENANCE
The City of Mountain View is accepting bids for the repair and maintenance of the city's wells as needed for the 2015 season with the option to renew for 2016 and 2017 seasons. For bidding documents, please contact City Hall at (417) 934-2601. Sealed bids for the well maintenance will be accepted at Mountain View City Hall until 5:00 pm, April 13th, 2015. Bids will be opened during the city council meeting on April 13th, 2015, at 6:00 pm. The City of Mountain View reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW ACCEPTING BIDS HAY CROP
The City of Mountain View is accepting bids for the cutting of hay on two (2) tracts of land, approximately 65 acres each, for the 2015 season with the option to renew for 2016 and 2017 seasons. For bidding documents, including maps of the tracts of land, please contact City Hall at (417) 934-2601. Sealed bids for the hay crop will be accepted at Mountain View City Hall until 5:00 pm, April 13th, 2015. Bids will be opened during the city council meeting on April 13th, 2015, at 6:00 pm. The City of Mountain View reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. Driver inattention was the second highest case of work zone crashes in 2014. Driving too closely was number one. The average text takes five seconds to read. Traveling at 55 mph, you will travel more than the length of a football field—blindfolded. MoDOT’s slow moving maintenance operations move as slow as 10 mph and if you aren’t paying attention to the road, you will come up on the closed lane
very quickly. Highway workers make every effort to work safely, but we count on motorists to pay attention, slow down, and use caution when driving through work zones. Any time highway workers are present on a Missouri roadway – whether it’s a long term lane closure, a moving operation, or shoulder work – your safety and the safety of those workers depends on drivers’ focus and attention. The state Slow Down and Move Over law includes MoDOT vehicles parked with amber/white lights flashing. Motorists are required to slow down and change lanes when approaching MoDOT vehicles or law enforcement and emergency vehicles with lights flashing. “The law is simple: If you see flashing lights on the side of the road, move over to give workers and emergency personnel plenty of room to stay safe,” said MoDOT State Maintenance Engineer Beth Wright. “If you can’t move over on a crowded highway, you should slow down as you
pass them. We want you and our workers to make it home safe every day.” The severe downturn in transportation funding in Missouri means that MoDOT’s focus is increasingly on preservation of the existing transportation system. It requires $485 million per year to keep Missouri’s roads and bridges in the condition they are in today. MoDOT’s construction budget is slightly above that figure now, but by 2017 it will fall to $325 million. That will lead to the eventual deterioration of highways across the state. Lots of resurfacing and bridge replacement projects will be required and that is the type of work that affects drivers the most. To help make your travel safer, visit MoDOT’s Traveler Information map at www. traveler.modot.org/map and find out what work zones you’ll encounter before you go. Motorists can comment on the quality of MoDOT’s work zones with an online customer survey at http://www.modot. org/workzones/Comments. htm.
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