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Presidential Primary March 15 See Ballots Page 10
Farmer’s Market: Starting Seeds Gardeners start seed for a variety of reasons that are as varied as there are gardeners. One of my reasons is selection. We enjoy many types of tomatoes and peppers and the plants just aren’t available. There are, literally, hundreds of varieties of tomatoes all with their own flavor or characteristics. Some have more acid, are sweeter, have more juice, are meatier. There are purple tomatoes,as well as blacks, reds, pinks, yellows, green, striped. Even white tomatoes. Hollow tomatoes. Fuzzy tomatoes. Long tomatoes. Perfectly round (mostly) tomatoes. Tomatoes the size of a pea all the way up to ones that weigh over a pound or two. And these are just the heirloom varieties. It’s the same with peppers. Mildly hot to dangerously fiery to sweet and mild. Long & thin. Bull nose. Bells - small to huge. Cheese shaped. Ruffled. Seasoning peppers to stuffing peppers to pickling peppers to grilling peppers. Peppers for salsa or for drying. Heirloom and hybrid. Then there’s the other vegetable varieties. And the flower varieties. So many varieties it boggles the mind and is sometimes quite hard to choose. But you usually only find that much of a choice in seed. The plants for
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Wednesday, March 2, 2016
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Howell Co.
Argument turns violent, man stabbed multiple times by Laura Wagner Mountain View Standard News laura@mvstandard.com
What started as a verbal altercation between two males left a Mtn. View man in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times. The incident occurred inside the city limits of Mtn. View on North Pine Street. The Mtn. View Police Department was dispatched to Mercy St. Francis Hospital emergency room on Friday, February 16 at 10:37 p.m. Upon arrival, officers observed a large amount of blood on the floor and were then informed by Mercy staff that there was See Market on Page 4 a man who came in with multiple stab wounds. Officers MSHP spoke to the victim, Matthew Gibson, 33 of Mtn. View, who Investigation stated that during an argument a male subject, identified as continues in Arthur Newell, 26 of officer-involved Donald Houston, pulled out a knife and stabbed him three times shooting and then fled from the scene The Blue Springs Police on North Pine Street. Gibson Department requested the assistance of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control following a shooting involving two of the department’s officers. Shortly before 5 a.m., a 911 call was received “It’s a rare opportunity,” by the Blue Springs Police stated Howell County RepubDepartment concerning a lican Party Chair Ward Franz, possible burglary in progress in reference to the March 4 at a residence within city Lincoln Day in West Plains in limits. The suspect was dewhich attendees will hear form scribed as a white male with all four Republican Gubernalong hair, wearing a black torial candidates. Franz said hoodie. Upon their arrival, we are fortunate that all four the officers report observing have agreed to attend and will an individual matching the be speaking at this year’s event suspect description holding in the Magnolia Room of the a knife. The officers report West Plains Civic Center. The giving verbal commands four include: John Brunner, to the suspect, which were Eric Greitens, Catherine Hanignored, and that he subse- naway and Peter Kinder. Franz said the theme of this quently charged the officers year’s event is a more casual with the knife. The officers approach with “old fashioned say they feared for their politics and bar-b-que” with safety and fired their service the event reception Friday, weapons at the suspect, strik- March 4 at 6:30 p.m. and the ing him. The officers report dinner to follow at 7 p.m. He immediately attempting to added, “There is limited seatrender first aid and request- ing and the $20 tickets are going emergency medical ser- ing fast, so people planning to vices. Despite their efforts,
stated that he had hit Newell prior to him being stabbed. He stated that he picked up a rock and chased Newell off the property and then asked family members to transport him to the hospital. Gibson sustained three stab wounds to his stomach, left side and left arm. Due to the extent of his injuries Gibson was air lifted to Springfield. At 11:22 p.m. Newell was taken into custody by Mtn. View Police Officers on East 5th Street. Newell voluntarily stated to the arresting officers that he had stabbed Gibson. Newell was reportedly covered in blood. The pocket knife Newell claimed to have used in the incident was located in his right coat pocket. After officers read Newell his Miranda Rights he stated that he was confronted by Gibson and was being attacked and out of self defense reached into his pocket and grabbed his pocket knife and started swinging it at Gibson. Officers reported that they observed a
small scratch on top of Newell’s head and also in the middle of his back. Contact was made with multiple witnesses and voluntary statements were retrieved by officers. Donald Arthur Newell, 26 of Houston was arrested on Friday, February 26 and charged with assault-1st degree and armed criminal action. He is currently being held in the Howell County Jail on a bond of $50,000. On Monday, February 29
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Donald Arthur Newell reports were that Gibson was in stable condition. The charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations, and each defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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Chamber hosts annual banquet
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Lincoln Days to be held this Friday
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attend need to purchase tickets in advance from either myself or Joan Bailey-Russell in Willow Springs or Nancy Heavrin in Mtn. View or any Howell County elected official.” Franz stated that virtually all of the Republican candidates for statewide office are also planning to attend this year’s Lincoln Day including: Mike Parsons and Bev Randles for Lt. Governor; Josh Hawley and Kurt Schaffer for Attorney General; Will Kraus and Jay Ashcroft for Secretary of State and Eric Schmidt for Treasurer. Also scheduled to attend is 8th District U.S. Congressman Jason Smith. Lincoln Day is an annual presentation of the Howell County Republican Party. Music for this year’s event will be provided by area bluegrass band Flat Rock.
Volunteer of the Year - The Mtn. View Methodist Church received the Volunteer of the Year award during the annual Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce Banquet held Saturday, February 27. Pastor Andrew Sanders accepted the award and is pictured above with his wife Julie and their two daughters, Destiny and Drew. Jerry and Patty Orchard received Business Persons of the Year; Roberts Wood Products received Business of the Year; Betty Hockman and Helen Cummings received Special Recognition for their work with the annual Pioneer Days. (Photo: Standard/Burks)
Mtn. View-Birch Tree
Summer school dates set, calendar approved Summer School dates have been set, the 2016-2017 school calendar and technology updates were approved along with several resignations being accepted by the Mtn. View-Birch Tree R-III School Board of Education during the February 11, 2016
meeting. Students can attend summer school this year from June 1 to June 30. The dates were set and approved by a motion made from Jennifer Foster and seconded by Beverly Denton. The board approved the 2016-2017 school calendar with a motion made by Shelly Mantel and seconded by Earl Renegar. The 20162017 school year will begin on August 15, 2016. Thanksgiving break will be from November 23-November 25, 2016 and Christmas/New Year’s Break will be held from December 21, 2016 to January 1, 2017 with classes resuming on January 2, 2017. Spring Break will be held from March 27, 2017 to March 31, 2017 and the last day of school is scheduled for May 18, 2017. Board members heard from Midwest Computech on a technology assessment of the school. Kent Smith made the motion to approve server backups ($861.50 a month); new district servers ($2,896.70 a month) and Internet security and firewall protection ($1,394.30 a month). The motion was seconded by Jennifer Foster. In other board approves, Letter of Intent - Liberty High School Senior Taylor Pulliam signed her letter of intent to play college soccer for the Evangel University Crusaders. Pulliam plans on earning her nursing the consent agenda including degree while attending Evangel. Pictured above, back row, LHS Assistant Soccer Coach Shelly minutes of the January 14
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Pulliam signs letter of intent
Renegar, LHS Head Soccer Coach Joey Spittler, Johnny Ray Pulliam and Evangel Soccer Head Coach Bruce Deaton. Seated are Kim Pulliam and Taylor Pulliam. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
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The 37th Judicial CASA Program has been given the green light to train up to 65 additional advocates for abused and neglected children in foster care. A free training session will take place Monday at their West Plains home base. Court Appointed Special Advocates, or “CASAs” for short, act as a trusted adult showing unwavering kindness to a foster child who has survived abuse and neglect. In a system where foster children can be moved many times a year, children become reluctant to get close to adult family figures. Studies spearheaded by the National CASA Association have shown that a CASA’s monthly visit, paired with other simple volunteer services, can change a child’s willingness to accept an adoption or reunification with family members. In early December 2015, officials from the 37th Judicial Circuit and Missouri Department of Social Services asked for more CASAs to serve in over 100 abuse and neglect juvenile cases. The board, staff and volunteers of 37th Judicial CASA spent See CASA on Page 4
HOWELL CO.
MOST WANTED
The Howell County Sheriff's Department has issued warrants and is looking for four individuals in the Howell County area. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these individuals, do not try to apprehend them, call the sheriff's office at 417-256-2544 or local authorities. Anthony L. Martin, age 29 - Wanted for probation violation warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of unlawful use of a firearm. No bond. Arthur L. Castle, age 41 - Wanted for warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of theft/stealing. Bond ste at $7,500. Roger J. Beer, age 28 Wanted for warrant for arrest on a class D felony charge of fail to register as a sex offender. Bond set at $4,500. James D. Campbell, age 18 - Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of tampering with a motor vehicle. No bond.
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LMS students compete in regional math, science olympiads
Regional Math Competitions - Pictured above, Alex Shaw, Madison Smith, Kymberlin Miller, Mia Wagner, Belle Smith, Kyle Renshaw and Dallas Kyle Jr. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Science Olympiads - First row, Jared Bailey, Kinley Richards, Jaris Acklin and Mason Tharp. Second row, Gavin Pierce, Joey Mitchell, Kyler Wilkins, Bella Scott, Shaelei Renegar, Amy Copen, Elizabeth Waggoner, Kylie PRince, Brynne Spurgin and Alyssa Shaw. Third row, Jonah Conley, Jocelyn Clark, Kaitlyn King, and Kiah Chowning. (Photo provided to the Standard)
Wagner, Renshaw move on to state in math competitions
Several students from the Liberty Middle School competed in the regional math contest held in West Plains on Saturday, February 20. In the 7th Grade Sprint Competition Mia Wagner placed first. In the 8th Grade Sprint Competition Kyle Renshaw placed second and Belle Smith placed fifth. In the Sweepstakes Team Event the LMS team placed fifth. Those team members were Kyle Renshaw, Belle Smith, Kymberlin Miller and Madison Smith. Overall, Mia Wagner placed first for 7th grade and Kyle Renshaw placed fifth for 8th grade. Both students will move on to state competitions in April to represent their district. Special thanks to LMS math teacher Dallas Kyle.
2016 Science Olympiad Team takes several top honors
The Science Olympiad Team from Liberty Middle School recently competed in the Science Olympiad competition on the MSU Campus in Springfield, Missouri. Science Olympiad is a competition reflecting the ever changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, astronomy, mechanical engineering and technology. Importance is placed on active, practical, group involvement. Through the Olympiad, students, teachers, coaches, principals, and parents bond together and work toward a shared goal. Teamwork is a necessary skill in most scientific careers today, and Science Olympiad encourages group learning by designing events that build alliances. The seventh and eighth grade students represented their school well in behavior and in competition. Third Place - Amy Copen, Kylie Prince - Reach for the Stars (Astronomy) Third Place - Amy Copen, Mason Tharp - Fossils Second Place - Kinley Richards, Brynne Spurgin – Meteorology Fifth Place - Kinley Richards, Jaris Acklin, Mason Tharp - Experimental Design. Special thanks to coaches Kimberly Moore, Dean Moorhead and Shelly Renegar.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Upcoming Events South Central Cattlemen group to host meeting March 3 South Central Cattlemen group is sponsoring a informative and educational meeting on Thursday, March 3 at 6 p.m. Scott Bachman from the state Red Angus association will be at Howell Oregon Electric Coop meeting room to speak about the benefits of the Red Angus breed. Local Registered Red Angus producers will be on hand also to answer questions. A meal will be first followed by a discussion. RSVP Scott Bachman at 660-247-1112 or scott_bachman@yahoo. com
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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday March 2
Thursday March 3
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Saturday March 5
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Band fundraiser March 3 The Liberty High School Band program will host a silent auction and soup dinner on Thursday, March 3. The event will take place at the Liberty Middle School cafeteria at 6 p.m. Come out and support your Liberty Eagles!
Book signing March 3 Officials with the Friends of the Garnett Library will host a book signing event for local author Marideth Sisco and her latest offering Crosspatch: Cranky Musings on Gardening on Rocky Ground from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at Kellett Hall, 905 W. Main St., on the Missouri State University-West Plains campus. Sisco, who also counts singer, songwriter, journalist and “unrepentant gardner” among her descriptive monikers, recently compiled the best of her gardening columns published in the West Plains Daily Quill, as well as selections from essays on gardening originally published in audio format on public radio station KSMU in Springfield, for this book. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call 417-255-7945.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party at the Summersville Library March 5 The Summersville Branch of Texas County Library will hold the 2nd Annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Party on Saturday, March 5. The party will begin at 11 a.m. for children of all ages. The Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two will be our Guests of Honor during the birthday party for the famous Dr. Seuss. Everyone is invited to share in the fun and refreshments. Contact the library for more information at 417-932-5261.
Adviser with College of Business to visit WP March 15 Kim Stagner, an adviser with the College of Business at Missouri State University in Springfield, will be on the Missouri State-West Plains campus Tuesday, March 15, to meet with prospective students interested in business degree programs offered locally and online through Missouri State Outreach. Stagner will be in room 102 of Gohn Hall, 603 W. Main St., from noon to 5 p.m. that day to advise current students and anyone interested in the Bachelor of Science in General Business completion program, or the Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Management degree offered online through Missouri State Outreach. Those interested in speaking with Stagner should call Missouri State Outreach Coordinator Deanna Smith at 417255-7931 or e-mail DeannaSmith@MissouriState.edu for an appointment.
Busy Hands Workshop 5K Color Run/Walk The Busy Hands Workshop 5K Color Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m. Registration is going on now and includes a t-shirt, color bag and sunglasses for $25. Drop off registration form and payment at Liberty High School to Marlenia Barker, Mtn. View Elementary to Lanna Tharp or mail to Liberty High School, Marlenia Barker, 1054 Old Hwy. 60, Mtn. View, MO 65548. For questions email Marlenia Barker at mbarker@liberty.mvbt.k12.mo.us.
Mtn. View soccer sign ups
We are having soccer sign ups right now through March 4th for Spring session. The age groups are U6 (4&5), U8 (6&7), U10 (8&9) & U14 (10-13). The age for the season is figured by how old they were on September 1st. The cost is $45 (or $40 with multiple kids). You may sign up now at Designer Hair. Practice will start early March with games starting after Easter the week of April 4th. Teams will carry over from the fall so if you played in the fall you don’t need to sign up again for Spring. Contact Designer Hair at 9346791 or Steve Williams 934-1640 for more information.
This picture was found in the Standard News Photograph Archive. No date was on the photograph but on the back, “Ashley Reese (Mtn. View), Dairy Cattle Department, Champion FFA Jersey” was written.
Mark your calendars
FYI Wednesday, March 2nd TBA Free eight-week Smoking Cessation Classes will be offered by OMC Pulmonary Rehab. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 417-257-5959, ext. 6905 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 7:30 a.m. - Biscuits & Gravy at the Mtn. View Senior Center until 9:00 a.m. Buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, $1.50 for a small and $2.00 for large, coffee included. Carry-out or dine-in 9:00 a.m. Howell County Health Department satellite clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The United Methodist Church, 311 N. Harris St in Willow Springs. Services offered are WIC (Women, Infant, and Children program) and Immunizations. For more information, please contact Howell County Health Department at 417-256-7078 10:00 a.m. - Story Time at the Mtn. View Public Library - Arthritis Exercise at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:00 p.m. Willow Springs Rotary Club at Open Range. Contact Teresa Waggoner at 417-252-0316 for information. 2:00 p.m. Bingo at the Mtn. View Healthcare 5:30 p.m. - First Baptist Church AWANAs. Meal served at 5:30 p.m. church starts at 6 p.m. - Zumba at the Mtn. View Community Center, instructed by Mary Zitter-Newman
Al Anon
(Help for friends & families of alcoholics) Monday - 7:00 p.m. Mtn. View Presbyterian Church 205 E. 2nd Street 417-247-7146 or 417-247-0566
5:45 p.m. - Mtn. View Christian Church TEAM 412 (preschool thru 6th grade) and The Journey youth group (junior high and high school). Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Dinner served at 6:00 p.m. Classes start at 6:30 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. at Mothers Against Methamphetamine (MAM) 503 E. Main Street Willow Springs. For information call 417-469-0018 or 417-855-9113. 8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Willow Springs. Call 417-469-5550 for information Thursday, March 3rd 7:00 a.m. Rotary Club of Mtn. View will meet at Ron's Family Restaurant. 8:00 a.m. Yoga with Vicki is offered for ladies ages 50 plus. These classes are modified to fit your needs. For details call 417-293-1184. The first class is free. 9:00 a.m. Line dancing at the Mtn. View Senior Center, beginners welcome, no charge. 10:00 a.m. Art for the beginner or expert at the Mtn. View Senior Center 6:00 p.m. OzSBI will host the “Manufacturer’s Roundtable.” Attendance is free and dinner is provided. Details are posted at: http://www.ozsbi.com/ node/499 or call 256-9724. 7:00 p.m. The Caladh Nua Irish Concert, sponsored by MSU-WP U/CP, will be held in the WP Civic Center Theater. Admission is $10 for adults. Ages 13 and under and Bear Pass ID holders, free. Tickets are on sale at the Civic Center Box Office or by calling 417-256-8087. Friday, March 4th 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:00 a.m. Arthritis Exercise at the Mtn. View Senior Center 11:00 a.m. Story Time at the Willow Springs Public Library. Call the Library at 417-469-3482 for information
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12:30 p.m. Shuffleboard Games at Mtn. View Senior Center 3:00 p.m. The Southern Missouri Homebuilders 24th Annual Home and Garden Show will be held in the WP Civic Center until 8 p.m. There will be cooking demos, gardening workshops, garden displays, booths and more! $5 Show Pass. For details, call 417-256-2422. 6:00 p.m. Skating & Open gym at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 9:45 p.m. For more information call 417-934-5437. $3 admission per child Saturday, March 5th 9:00 a.m. The Southern Missouri Homebuilders 24th Annual Home and Garden Show will be held in the WP Civic Center until 5 p.m. There will be cooking demos, gardening workshops, garden displays, booths and more! $5 Show Pass. For details, call 417-256-2422. 2:00 p.m. Area college-bound students and their parents can receive free help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at the Lybyer Technology Center on the MSU-WP campus. For details on preparation for the session, call the MSU-WP financial aid office at 417-255-7243. 6:00 p.m. - Blue Grass at Its Finest. Pre-show 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. at the Willow Springs Star Theater. Call Sharry Lovan at 417-252-4373 for information - Skating & Open gym at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 9:45 p.m. For more information call 417-934-5437. $3 admission per child Sunday, March 6th 8:00 p.m. Willow Springs Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings at the Sacred Heart Church. Call 417-469-5550 for more information. Monday, March 7th TBA No school for the Mtn. View-Birch Tree School District for Spring Break. Classes resume March 14. 10:00 a.m. Arthritis Exercise at the Mtn. View Senior Center 1:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts Club, 1 p.m. at the WSCF Ferguson Building in Willow Springs. Call Sue Thompson at 417-252-7477 for information
5:30 p.m. - Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mountain View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394. - Yoga Classes at the MV United Methodist Church. Call 417-247-7153 for more information. - Zumba at the Mtn. View Community Center, instructed by Mary Zitter-Newman 7:00 p.m. Mountain View Al-Anon will meet Mondays at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mtn. View. For more information call 417-934-2682. Tuesday, March 8th TBA No school for the Mtn. View-Birch Tree School District for Spring Break. Classes resume March 14. 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 8:00 a.m. - Yoga with Vicki is offered for ladies ages 50 plus. These classes are modified to fit your needs. For details call 417-293-1184. The first class is free. 12:00 p.m. - Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce weekly meeting at the Mtn. View Community Center. Call 417-934-2794 for more information. - Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce. Call 417-469-5519 for information. The meeting will be held at OP Hall at the country club. 12:30 p.m. - Shuffleboard Games at Mtn. View Senior Center - Hand to Foot Card Game at the Mtn. View Senior Center 4:30 p.m. Tumbling at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 7:30 p.m. For more information call 417-934-5437. 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 8:00 p.m. Mtn. View A.A. group meets at the Presbyterian Church in the basement. The church is located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mtn. View
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Annual West Plains Home & Garden Show March 4-5
The 24th Annual West Show, presented by the Builders Association, returns 4-5 to the West Plains Civic This year will feature a bring the latest in building, Plains Home & Garden Southern Missouri Home Friday and Saturday, March Center. Friday-Saturday Show and renovation, and gardening, will not be held on Sunday, with cooking stage demonFrom Page One with a $5 ticket allowing you strations and garden workFrom Page One access to the event on both shops held during set times days. Children 12 and under throughout the event. An meeting; payment of bills in the amount of $316,842.71 and most of these are largely just not available. are free with an adult. added feature this year will the monthly administrative/principal reports was approved There a many different places to buy seed. Catalogs, online, The longest running event be drone “fly overs” outside local stores. Brown’s Farm and Garden (formerly Richards Bros) along with payment to persons related to board members. is one local source for garden seed. They have some Baker Creek Those included a payment of $256.24 to Godfather’s Pizza, in the history of the Civic the Civic Center. For more information and some Weeks non-GMO seeds. Also, other brands. Patty tells a payment of $1,267.02 to Smith Flooring, Inc. and a pay- Center, the show regularly me that if there are Baker Creek seeds you want Brown’s can ment of $147.02 to Lana Tharp for travel reimbursement. draws people from across about this year’s Home & order them and have them in two days for the same price you’d Board members Steve Vines, Kent Smith and Keith Tharp southern Missouri and north- Garden Show, people may pay at the store in Mansfield. ern Arkansas. Exhibitors visit www.smhba.com abstained respectively. Starting most vegetable seed is fairly straight forward. A little Others items on the agenda that were approved included moist potting or garden soil in some sort of container with drainage, a cover to keep the moisture in, a little heat, that’s usually all the MSBA Full Maintenance Policy agreement, Special eduit takes to start seed. Vegetable seeds don’t need light to start, just cation policies and procedures manual, Food Service Agreewarmth. They need light once they are growing. Pepper seeds ment with OPAA Foods for the 2016-2017 school year and benefit from soaking for a few hours or overnight Either in plain the School Resource Officer contract agreement for the water or in water that contains a little Saltpeter (Potassium Ni- 2016-2017 school year. Missouri Health Care Improvements trate). In closed session of the January meeting the board acceptWill Help Rural Community Access I’ve started seed on top of the refrigerator, in the oven with the ed the resignations of Middle School Principal Walt Belcher Access to affordable health care is a serious issue for many light on, in a sunny window, and on a grow mat. By far the grow and Matthew Orchard effective June 30, 2016 and May 2016 residents of the 33rd District. Often the need for efficient, mat is best but anywhere that it keeps the soil around 90 to 100 respectively. cost-effective care seems like a daunting stressor for many famdegrees will work fine. The board approved the following to be employed for the ilies who struggle to make ends meet. Health care costs have Damping-Off disease, caused by various fungi, causes seed2017-2018 school year: Mr. Bennett as Birch Tree Elemen- steadily risen over the last few years and now take up one-third lings to die off. I’ve found a misting of strong-ish Chamomile tea tary Principal; Mr. Smith as Mtn. View Elementary Princi- of our state’s budget. That is far too much. As a result, the once a day from seeding to the first transplanting prevents this. So start some seed this spring. I like to start mine for our use pal; Mr. Daniels as High School Principal; Mrs. Tharp as Legislature has made reducing health care costs one of the top or for sale from mid February to mid March. You don’t want the Special Education Administrator and Dr. Christensen as Su- priorities for the Second Regular Session of the 98th General Assembly. plants too big when you set them out in the garden and you don’t perintendent. Costs are reduced when best practice care is provided in a The board also approved Amanda Pasay to be employed want to plant them before the soil has warmed sufficiently. timely and coordinated fashion. The General Assembly has Don’t have room or a good place for a garden? One of the best as bud driver for 2015-2016 school year; Debra Tinsley as made great strides in finding ways to reduce costs and find betopportunities around is the Community Garden. A 5’ x 20’ bed is custodian for 2015-2016 and Elizabeth Bond to the substiter access to health care, especially in rural areas of the state, $10 per season. This includes mulch, water, and tool usage. They tute list for 2015-2016. like the 33rd District. Access to quality health care hits rural arhave some free seeds available and, often, there are experienced eas the hardest as there is simply not as much funding or health gardeners around ready to answer any questions you might have. infrastructure in these agricultural communities. They’re accepting applications now. Call 417 934-6956 with Last week, the Senate advanced a bill that aims to solve two questions. major expensive problems in health care: too many unnecesGrowing your own vegetables is a great way to save money sary emergency room visits and too many patient no-shows and insure the quality of the food you eat. at doctors’ offices. Senate Bill 608, sponsored by Sen. Sater, Should you grow more plants or produce than you need you R-Cassville, will authorize MO HealthNet health care providers can always join the Mountain View Farmers Market to sell them. To Keep Missouri Safe, Keep Guantanamo Open to charge a minimal fee for missed appointments and will create We open on Saturday, April 2nd this year. 8:00 AM. Anyone This week, yet again, President Obama has unveiled a plan that an $8 emergency room co-pay system. This policy will encourinterested in joining the Market is invited to our first meeting on Thursday March 24th at 6:30 pm at the Library in Mountain fails to keep the people of Missouri safe. Not only does Obama’s age patients to visit their primary care doctors before going to View. Or just come by West Park any Saturday morning from plan to close The Guantanamo Detention Center put the national the emergency room where they can be treated more comprehensively, at a lower cost to the state. Studies show this could April through October. We’ll be happy to answer your questions security of our nation in jeopardy, it is against the law. The unlawful closing of Guantanamo would make it possible save more than $18 million a year in Medicaid costs alone if and help you get started. If you have any questions about seed starting or the Farmers for some of the world’s most dangerous terrorists to be housed on every state had a similar statute. One of the most pervasive issues when dealing with inequiAmerican soil – some at facilities just across our own Missouri Market feel free to call me - Becky Conklin – at 934-5459. borders. It simply does not make sense to bring these detainees, table health care is patient financial awareness. As many of my like the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Shaikh Mo- constituents have experienced, it can be especially frustrating to From Page One hammed, into the country they want to destroy. The prisoners not know the true cost of health care until after a procedure or a housed at Guantanamo Bay are not your ordinary street crimi- clinic visit is complete. How many people have sought and rethe rest of the month soliciting community support. Their nals. These detainees are a group of terrorist masterminds who ceived treatment for a medical issue only to be surprised by the massive bill that comes in the mail afterward? An amendment efforts resulted in over $8,000 of public backing, providing aim to spread terrorism across the world, no matter the cost. The numbers don’t lie, of 653 released detainees, 117 have re- added to SB 608 seeks to help combat this very issue. labor and supplies for an updated curriculum. The board The amendment will add more transparency when it comes hired Kathleen Wolf, LCSW, to train and support the 37th turned to fight against the US. That means roughly one-third of to cost of medical treatment and as a result make health care all released Guantanamo detainees return to engage in terrorist Judicial CASA volunteer advocacy team. Wolf has treatacts against the U.S. At the very time the President was unveil- providers compete for business. One way to cut down on costs ed trauma survivors as a therapist in the Ozarks for over 30 ing his plan to close Guantanamo, Moroccan and Spanish police is to make sure hospitals and clinics face more competition years. arrested four members of an Islamic terrorist cell who worked to when it comes to procedures. With the added amendment, Now 37th Judicial CASA needs volunteers over age 21 to recruit fighters to the Islamic State. Among the suspects arrested health care providers will be required to provide patients with an estimated cost of treatment within a reasonable amount of take the free 6-week training. New CASAs will be sworn in was a former Guantanamo detainee. as officers of the 37th Judicial Circuit Court in mid-April, I have visited the state of the art prison at Guantanamo Bay and time. This allows patients to make informed, accurate decisions and will take on only one case for their first year of service. have seen firsthand the hate these prisoners have for Americans about their most appropriate financial options when shopping CASAs will be assigned a child from Howell, Shannon, Or- and our constitutionally protected freedoms. These detainees for health services. There are a few more pieces of legislation that have been should not be given the opportunity to spread terrorism in our egon or Carter county, Missouri. moving through the legislative process this week that I would Because of the shortage of foster homes in the South-cen- own backyard. Housing them in this country creates the opportu- like to touch on. tral Missouri Ozarks, many CASAs have wanted to become nity for terrorists to recruit within our borders. Senate Bill 607 was another measure passed this week, which The American people should not be fooled into thinking that foster parents but can’t for personal reasons. CASA service will help reduce fraud and abuse in Missouri’s welfare system. the reason behind the president’s proposed closing of Guantanagives them a way to still make a significant difference for a The bill, also sponsored by Sen. Sater, requires the Department mo is to save taxpayers money or to “close a chapter in our histofoster child. “When you’ve already got a full house, but you ry”. To the contrary, his reasoning is clear: to cement his personal of Social Services to contract with a third party to verify eligiwant to help foster kids rise above, the few hours a week ar- legacy and fulfill past campaign promises at the expense of the bility for public assistance programs. The responsibility to find out who is no longer eligible for services would be in the hands en’t too much to give,” said Maggie Fielder of West Plains, security of the American people. who has been a CASA for several years. Additionally, what the president has failed to mention is that of a private vendor that has access to better data and is more National CASA Association requires at least 30 hours closing Guantanamo is illegal under U.S. law. Current law, efficient and better trained to deal with that information. Also advancing this week is Senate Bill 875, sponsored by of classroom training and independent study before active passed by a bipartisan Congress and signed by this very president Sen. Kurt Schaefer, R-Columbia. The bill helps remove barrivolunteer service. “We used to offer 10 weeks totaling 30 prohibits him from spending any taxpayer money on bringing deers to lower the cost of prescription drugs and ensures patient hours, but thanks to the new training arrangements, Nation- tainees to the United States. As a matter of fact, President Obama safety. This measure allows pharmacists to substitute any FDA al CASA is letting us offer just 6 weekly classes and home has repeatedly signed bills which make the transferring of Gitmo approved “interchangeable” biologic products without prior detainees to American soil illegal. study time,” said Wolf. I refuse to sit idly by and allow the president to put our country consent just like they do now for generic drugs. Ultimately this Training starts at the West Plains Court Square on Monand those of us who call Missouri home at risk of terrorist attacks. bill will increase access to cheaper prescriptions for patients and day, February 29th at 5:30 p.m. For more information, go to I will help lead Congress in blocking any attempt the president will save the state money – up to $12 million in General Revenue spending by 2019. www.37thCASA.net or call (417) 255-2100. makes to transfer these terrorists to U.S. soil. Other bills advanced by the Senate will improve patient care. Simply put, housing the worst of the worst, those deemed ‘too Senate Bill 635, sponsored by Sen. Dan Hegeman, R-Cosby, dangerous for release’ by the Department of Defense, here on establishes the MO Palliative Care and Quality of Life InterdisFrom Page One American soil makes us all less safe. ciplinary Council and the Palliative Care Consumer and Professional Information and Education Program. the suspect died at the scene. During the course of the invesTo improve availability of health care in all corners of our tigation, a suicide note was found inside the house, which state, the Senate gave approval to Senate Bill 621, sponsored indicated the man had planned to create a confrontation by Sen. Gary Romine, R-Farmington. This measure allows with law enforcement. The investigation also revealed he for doctors to practice remotely via a computer or telephone had made the initial 911 call for law enforcement assistance connection, otherwise known as telehealth. This will also and remained on the line with the communication center give patients access to specialists and advanced technologies Route 17 in Howell County throughout the incident. without leaving their hometowns. reduced for continued tree trimming and brush cutting Pursuant to Missouri law, and at the request of the family, The Legislature has also made great strides to expand access Route 17 in Howell County will be reduced to one lane while the name of the decedent is not being released at this time. to healthcare through programs such as the Show-Me ECHO Missouri Department of Transportation crews continue to cut This investigation is ongoing by the Missouri State Highway brush and trim trees. This section of road is located from Route program. The program is a cost-effective, knowledge-sharing Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control. Upon comple- WW to south of Pruett Street at the city limits of Mountain View. network that helps lead to better health outcomes for patients. tion, the report will be sent the Jackson County Prosecuting Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, February 29 It expands access to best-practice specialty care to patients close to home, especially in rural communities. As legislators Attorney’s Office for review. through Friday, March 4 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. we must be good stewards of taxpayers’ money. Finding ways Route 14 in Douglas and Howell Counties to lower state health care costs and find appropriate care is one reduced to cut brush and trim trees Route 14 in Douglas and Howell Counties will be reduced to way to do so. All of these health care legislative updates signal one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews contin- a brighter future for our state’s health system, especially for ue to cut brush and trim trees. This section of roadway is located the more rural districts like the 33rd. For more on these bills and other legislative activity, visit from north Route 181 in Douglas County to Route AP in Howell www.senate.mo.gov. County. Weather permitting, work will take place Friday, Feb. As always, I appreciate it when groups from around Mis26 through Friday, March 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use souri and from our community back home come to visit me at the Capitol. If you would like to arrange a time to come extreme caution while traveling near the area. For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Ser- and visit me in Jefferson City, or if you ever have any quesvice Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) tions, please don’t hesitate to contact my Capitol office at or visit www.modot.org/southeast. (573) 751-1882.
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Death Notices Patricia Lynn Sharp
Dorotha Eva Woolsey Mays
Longtime Morton resident Richard Lee Mays, and they nis, Kevin, Mark, Stacy, Dorotha (Dottie) Eva Mays married December 31, 1949. Stephanie, Shelly, Tawnya, passed away January 20, Dorotha was a homemaker Scotty, Mistie, Randijo, Jerand also worked at Angelica emiah, Michelle, Stacey; nuin Mountain View, MO. In merous great-grandchildren; 1968, they moved to Mor- her brothers Herman (Stella) ton where she continued as Woolsey, Wilford (Bernita) a homemaker and worked Woolsey, Milford (Donna) at Sathers and Colton Drug Woolsey, Wilber (JanelStore before retiring with her la) Burks; and sister-in-law husband in 1989. Verna Woolsey of Mountain She enjoyed camping, View, MO. quilting, sewing, genealogy, She was preceded in death line dancing, traveling and by her parents, Herbert and going south with their snow- Phyllis Woolsey; a brothbird friends. er Troy Woolsey; husband She is survived by her chil- Richard Lee Mays; and son 2016 at the age of 84, at her home with her children and dren: Janice (Gene) Ramsey Kenneth Ray Mays. of Glenoma, Larry (Teri) Dorotha was a devoted grandchildren by her side. Dorotha was born De- Mays of Glenoma, Steve wife, mother, grandmother cember 9, 1931, at home to (Kathy) Mays of Kalispell, and friend and will be deeply Herbert Riley Woolsey and Mont., and Cheryl (Eric) missed by all. Services for Dorotha were Phyllis Elizabeth (Tune) Bates of Winlock; daughterin-law Jacki Mays of Roch- held February 20, 2016 at 11 Woolsey in Arroll, MO. Dale Gene Briggs After Dorotha’s school ester; her little dog, Rascal; a.m. at the First Church of Dale Gene Briggs the son riage to Vickie L. (Romans) Nephews and Nieces: Jamie years she met her love, grandchildren: Bobby, Den- God in Morton. of Vernon P. Briggs and El- Briggs, June 9, 2001 and to Dickerson and wife Misty, Mary V. 'Ginny' Ragan Garrett sie A. (Derryberry) Briggs their union 1 child, Vernon Carol Ann Briggs, Angie Harold Briggs, was born, Briggs, Matthew Briggs and Mary Virginia “Ginny” then married to Willard Gar- She also enjoyed fishing and and Dale brought his stepson wife Kristie, Jimmie Briggs Ragan Garrett, 92, of Birch rett, who also precedes her shopping trips. Dewey to their union. and wife Ashley and Shane Tree, Missouri departed this in death. Others preceding Visitation was held from Dale was a member of Val- Briggs; brother-in-law Al- life on February 24, 2016 her, are her parents; daugh- 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, ley Center Baptist Church, fred Dickerson: as well as at Birch Tree Place, Birch ter, Rhonda Butler; five sis- February 28, 2016 at Yarber he loved camping, fishing several great nieces and Tree, Missouri. She was ters; three brothers; and one Mortuary, Mountain View, and hunting. nephews. born December 3, 1923 in great grandson. Missouri. A private interHe is preceded in death by Funeral Services were Birch Tree, the daughter of She leaves behind her son ment was held in Oak Lawn his father, Vernon P. Briggs, held on Sunday, February Henry and Mary (Rieck) Kenneth Ragan and wife, Cemetery, West Plains, mother, Elsie (Derryber- 28, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Brad- Chaney. Vicki, of Thayer, MO, five Missouri. Memorial conry) Briggs and sister Donna ford Funeral Home Chapel Ginny was united in mar- grandchildren and five great tributions may be made in Dickerson. with Rev. Ronnie Wheel- riage to Max L. Ragan in grandchildren. Ginny’s name to The Salwas born April 29th, 1945 He is survived by his wife er and Rev. Gary Steelman 1941 and to this union two Ginny was a baptized vation Army. Condolences at Hartshorn, Missouri and Vickie Briggs and sons Ver- officiating. Interment was children were born. After believer and of the Baptist may be expressed at www. passed away at his home on non Briggs of the home; in Valley Center Cemetery Max’s death, Ginny was faith. She loved to sew. yarbermortuary.com Wednesday, February 24th, Dewe`y Bradley of Kan- under the care of Bradford 2016 making his age 70 sas City Missouri; Broth- Funeral Home. Online conyears 9 months and 26 days. er: Darrell Briggs and wife dolences may be life at bradFirst Baptist Church of just a webcast, it is the body open at 5:30 pm. Concessions Dale was united in mar- Kim of Hartshorn, Missouri; fordfuneralhome.net Mountain View invites you of Christ banding together will be available for purchase Jerry Wayne Collins Jr. and your family to a special si- to proclaim the gospel live before. The FBC family looks forJerry Wayne Collins Jr. cousins and 1 brother in-law husband George Kennedy mulcast of the Harvest Amer- across the nation. ica Crusade at Timbercreek The goal of Harvest Amerward to welcoming your famwas born on October 28th, Don Crane. of Eunice, Missouri, Sister Cinema in Mountain View on ica is to impact a nation desily to Harvest America. For 1984 to Jerry W. Collins Sr. He brought into this world Amanda Crane and niece Sunday, March 6 at 6 p.m. perately in need of hope. The questions or more informaand Betty J. Collins Mar- 3 beautiful children, Kylee and nephew Dale Crane and Harvest America is an anevent features top Christian tion, please contact the church Samantha, Kristen Savan- Kaitlyn Crane of Mountain nual live nationwide event, artists and a clear gospel mesoffice at (417) 934-2621. nah and Kaden Shelton View, Missouri; Step Brothstreamed to thousands of host sage by Greg Laurie. Also, visit FBC’s website at Dean. They were his world, ers: Bill and wife Mary Marlocations including churches, First Baptist Church preswww.mvfbc.com and www. no matter the circumstances quitz of Beaufort, Missoutheaters, and living rooms. ents this event to the commufacebook.com/firstbaptistthat came along in his life. ri, Jason Marquitz of High He enjoyed being with his Ridge, Missouri, Mike and Harvest America is more than nity FREE of charge. Doors mountainview. children, family and friends wife Marie Marquitz of High as much as possible. He also Ridge, Missouri: Step Sisenjoyed having family din- ter; Donna Marquitz of High ners, BBQs and doing what- Ridge, Missouri: Aunt; Mary ever his children wanted to Gaston of Summersville, do. Jerry was a man with a Missouri: Uncles; David huge caring heart and will be Kinserlow of Jefferson City, so greatly missed by the ones Missouri and Walter Kinserwho knew and loved him. low of Houston, Missouri. He is survived by his 3 Services were Saturday, quitz. He departed this world and went to be with the Lord children: Kylee Samantha, February 27, 2016 at 10 a.m. on February 23rd, 2016 af- Kristen Savannah and Kaden at Bradford Funeral Home ter a long battle of infection Shelton Dean of Houston, Chapel with Rev. Gary getting onto his heart making Missouri; His mother and Steelman officiating. Burial stepfather: Betty and An- was at Union Chapel Cemehis age 31 years. He is preceded in death thony (Tony) Marquitz of tery under the care of Bradby his maternal and paternal Eunice, Missouri; Little ford Funeral Home. Online grandparents, his father Jerry Brother: Tony Marquitz of Condolences maybe left at and several aunts, uncles and the home; Sister: Paula and bradfordfuneralhome.net Patricia Lynn Sharp, 61, of Mountain View, Missouri, returned to her heavenly home on February 20, 2016, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Patricia was born on January 31, 1955, in Sarcoxie, Missouri, the daughter of Rev. Lester and Helen (Brigance) Galbraith. Patricia was united in marriage to Dennis Sharp on June 24, 1972, in Mountain View, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Helen Galbraith. She is survived by her husband, Dennis, of the home; two sons, Sean Sharp and wife Cindy, and Nick Sharp and wife Trisha, all of Mountain View,
Missouri; one daughter, Lynn Ann White and husband Jon of Pomona, Missouri; seven grandchildren, James Michael Sharp, Haley Jean Sharp, Taylor Allen Glass, Steven Michael Cooley, Gavin Kyler Sharp, Kinsley Patricia Grace White, and Kynadie Ellanor Kay White. She is further survived by one sister, Anita Vulgamott and husband Richard of Spirit Lake, Iowa; three brothers, Rodney Galbraith and wife Bronda of Mayfield, Kentucky, Jeff Galbraith and wife Terri of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and John Galbraith of Columbia, Missouri; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Patricia was baptized as a
child and was of the Pentecostal faith. She loved spending time with her grandkids, riding motorcycles and riding horses, and always tried to take care of everyone. She worked at Wal-Mart in Mountain View, Missouri, for thirty (30) years at the service desk, and will be greatly missed by all of her co-workers and customers. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in Yarber Chapel, Mountain View, Missouri, with Rev. Gary Rowden officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View, Missouri, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com
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Missouri Tigers hosts Florida in Senior Night season finale by Benjamin Herrold Sports Columnist Last Saturday was an unseasonably warm day in Columbia. It was the kind of day where you’d normally want to get outside, but Missouri toiled away inside Mizzou Arena. The Tigers (10-19, 3-13 in SEC play through Sunday) lost 84-69 to a far superior Texas A&M team. But with the warm weather outside and the season’s end approaching, it felt like the Missouri fanbase was shaking off another winter of losing. It’s almost time to put the unpleasantness of this season and winter behind us. The game was close for 10 minutes as the teams traded the lead repeatedly. Then Texas A&M (22-7, 11-5 in SEC through Sunday), battling for a regular season conference title, shifted to another gear Missouri could not match. The Aggies made more than 50 percent of their shots and overpowered the Tigers around the rim. Texas A&M led 50-33 at the half and stretched
the lead to 80-56 before Missouri, kings of making blowouts look less awful this season, clawed back to within 15 for the final margin. It’s hard to hold this one against the Tigers too much. One of these teams began this week tied for first in the SEC; the other is in last place. There is no Southeastern Conference Tournament for Missouri this year, a self-imposed ban due to NCAA rules violations on previous head coach Frank Haith, so the season has been reduced to one week. A month before a team will cut down the nets as national champion, the Tigers will be done. The road ends with the Senior Night game against Florida on Saturday at Mizzou arena (6:30 p.m. on SEC Network). One more time, the hardy faithful core of Tiger fans will gather in the lit up arena on the hill. Missouri fans who have come to games this season have shown deep loyalty, a stubborn refusal to abandon an often beloved program that has fallen into disrepair. For the last home game of the year, they deserve as much
recognition as anyone. Yes, Missouri has played plenty of games this season with Mizzou Arena a third full. The only two times the Tigers even reached half of capacity were games boosted by free tickets, a promotion for football season ticket holders cashed in at the North Carolina State game and a pediatric cancer research fundraiser against Tennessee. But hat tip to the few thousand fans who did show up and cheer for their team game after game. The Tigers have one senior, Ryan Rosburg. The forward from Chesterfield, Mo., has his limitations, but he surged in the second half of this season, posting 20-point games that previously seemed unfathomable from him. The postseason ban robbed him of one last conference tournament, but the current setup may actually be a better sendoff for the hardworking Missouri native. Instead of a quick exit before a neutral site crowd, Rosburg will say his goodbye in front of his home fans, still cheering their black-and-gold Tigers.
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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.
INCIDENT Saturday, February 20, 2016 A male subject reported a storage shed he had rented had been broken into and some tools had been stolen. An investigation has been started. Deputy M. Roam received from dispatch a report of a male subject who broke into a home and assaulted another male subject who resides in the residence. The subject had left the residence and the reporting party wanted to file a report. The residence is on State Route 101 in Caulfield. A traffic stop was conducted by deputies on Porter Wagoner Blvd. in West Plains for a traffic violation. The traffic stop resulted in a seizure of a prescription narcotic. The case is still under investigation by Howell County Sheriff’s Office. Sunday, February 21, 2016 A male subject reported that he was missing a calf from his property. A report was taken. Deputy M. Roam received from dispatch a report of a male subject who broke out a window in the kitchen at Private Road 2016 in West Plains. The reporting party stated a male subject was on her back porch and broke out her window. She does not know where he is at now. Deputy Buddy Thompson was dispatched to State Route
Douglas County Sheriff's Department Report During the week of February 9 to February 15, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department answered 141 Calls for Service and arrested 9 subjects. There are currently 14 subjects incarcerated in the Douglas County Jail and one being held out of county. On Friday, February 12 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department participated in an active shooter training drill at Skyline School in Douglas County. Situations and scenarios were discussed and practiced during this time preparing staff, teachers and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department for what to do in the unfortunate circumstance of an active shooter. On Tuesday, February 16 Sheriff Chris Degase had the honor of being slimed during the Options Pregnancy Diaper Drive celebration. Ava Elementary students participated in a diaper drive to benefit the babies of Options Pregnancy Center with a goal set to raise of 5,000 diapers. Students shattered that goal by raising 23,062 diapers! Sheriff Degase, along with Principal Clint Hall, Board President Ron Wallace, Assistant Superintendent Mike Henry and Bears Den’s Diana Premer were among those that were slimed for a good cause. On Tuesday, February 16 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department received a tip from an individual that stated there was a subject with a felony warrant and stolen vehicles at a residence near the Douglas/Webster County line. Deputy Chris Page and Deputy Gabe Stroud attempted to make contact with an individual regarding an outstanding warrant in the Northwood Subdivision located before Z Highway near the Webster County line. Upon arriving at the residence in plain sight was an older Mercedes car and an older RV. The vehicle ran at the residence, a 1973 Mercedes Benz passenger vehicle, when ran by tag showed registration out of Seymour; however, when the vehicle was run by its VIN it showed being entered as a stolen vehicle out of Dade County. Also found at this residence was an RV that was also reported as stolen out of Dade County. Attempts were made to contact subjects inside the residence who would not answer. At that time entrance was made into the residence where Shawn Lowe-Dillard, 49, was found hiding in a closet. Lowe-Dillard had an active warrant out of Dade County for four felony class C counts of stealing a motor vehicle with nationwide extradition with a $5,000 cash only bond, and was extradited by Dade County on Wednesday, February 17. Also on Tuesday, February 16, Deputy Stroud made a traffic stop on CR 403. Deputy Stroud and K9 Yadi performed an open air search around the vehicle. Yadi indicated a positive hit. During the search of the vehicle a pink backpack was located in the back of the vehicle containing a syringe, spoon, and glass smoking pipe used in the consumption of methamphetamine. All items field tested positive for meth. Deputy Stroud then arrested the female, Jessica Fardo-Puchta, 33, of Ava. Fardo-Puchta was then transported to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department where she was booked and held on a 24 hour investigational hold. A warrant was obtained for Fardo-Puchta on Wednesday, February 17, for class C felony possession of controlled substance (meth), misdemeanor class A possession of marijuana, and misdemeanor class A unlawful use of drug paraphernalia with a $15,000, 10% cash or surety bond and is currently detained in the Douglas County Jail. On Wednesday, February 17, Deputy Taylor Wallace made a traffic stop near Country Club Estates with a vehicle. Inside the vehicle scales and spoons used in the distribution of use of methamphetamine were seized. Billie Bea, 25 and Ryan Swearengin, 25 were arrested and brought to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department for booking. While processing both individuals it was discovered that both subjects were found to be smuggling/ hiding methamphetamine and hydrocodone pills inside their lower body cavities. The next morning information was taken to the Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and warrants were issued for both subjects. Billie Bea is currently incarcerated in the Douglas County Jail for felony class B distribution/delivering/manufacturing/produce or attempt to distribution/delivering/ manufacturing/produce a controlled substance, felony class C delivery or possession of a controlled substance at a county/private jail except with a written prescription x 2 and misdemeanor class A unlawful use of drug paraphernalia with a $20,000 cash only bond. Ryan Swearengin is currently incarcerated in the Douglas County Jail for felony class B distribution/delivering/manufacturing/produce or attempt to distribution/delivering/manufacturing/produce a controlled substance, felony class C delivery or possession of a controlled substance at a county/private jail except with a written prescription, felony class C delivery or possession of a controlled substance at a county/private jail except with a written prescription and misdemeanor class A unlawful use of drug paraphernalia with a $15,000 cash only bond.
The Standard News N for a report of found property. Upon arrival a Missouri license plate that was reported lost/stolen to the West Plains Police Department on February 4, 2016 was located. The plate was seized and charges are pending. Monday, February 22, 2016 Sheriff deputies were dispatched to CR 8240 in West Plains for a report of a domestic assault that had occurred earlier in the evening on CR 9190 in Howell County. The suspect had left the scene prior to deputies arrival. The case remains under investigation at this time. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 A male subject who is a residence of Howell County came into the Howell County Sheriff’s Office to report a past stealing at his house at State Route 142. He stated that he is missing several items including a bunch of gas that has been taken out of his gas tanks. This has been going on for a month and a half. This matter is still under investigation. Wednesday, February 24, 2016 The Howell County Sheriff’s Office assisted the West Plains Police in recovering a stolen vehicle at a residence on CR 1300 in West Plains. As a result the suspect fled int he stolen vehicle and was apprehended a short time later. Charges have been filed with the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office. A female subject who lives at CR 8680 in West Plains came to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and reported that she had been involved in a Publisher’s Clearing House scam and wanted to make a report. Thursday, February 25, 2016 Deputy Matthew Roberts made contact with a male subject of Wright City. Deputy Roberts found that he was operating a stolen vehicle and that he had multiple warrants for his arrest. He is in the Howell County Jail pending formal charges. Friday, February 26, 2016 Deputy Rodney Harper was dispatched to CR 6250 in West Plains to recover a Daisy Power Line 1000 air rifle. A female subject reported that while cleaning up the private road she found an air rifle in the fence line. A report has been done concerning this matter. Deputy Chad Johnson was dispatched to CR 4870 in Pomona in reference to a bon fire along side CR 4870. While at the scene a male subject with an active warrant tried to resist arrest. COMMITMENT Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Patricia Arlene McIntosh, 32 of Mtn. View was booked for a court ordered commitment. She was transferred to another facility on 2-23-16. Friday, February 19, 2016 Chad Evert Borgman, 37 of Mtn. View was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 2-21-16 for time served. Kevin Glenn Conyers, 33 of Pomona was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 2-21-16 for time served. Nathaniel Clark Wester, 35 of Birch Tree was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 2-21-16 for time served. Dakota Layne Caughron, 20 of Koshkonong was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 2-21-16 for time served. Saturday, February 20, 2016 Dustin Allen Bennett, 27 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 2-22-16 for time served. Sunday, February 21, 2016 Joe Dan Crabtree, 31 of Alton was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 2-21-16 for time served. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Austin James Davis, 24 of West Plains was booked for a
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 Pamela Volk, 47 of Mtn. Grove was arrested on Wednesday, February 24 at 6:50 a.m. in Texas County for misdemeanor warrant Rolla Police Department non-moving traffic violation. She was taken to the Texas County Jail where she is being held on bond. William A. Dillard, 35 of Eminence was arrested on Sunday, February 28 at 12:58 p.m. in Shannon County for felony possession controlled substance; misdemeanor Winona PD warrant for traffic; no seatbelt and no insurance. He was taken to the Winona Jail where he is being held on bond. Robert W. Jamison, 46 of West Plains was arrested on Sunday, February 28 at 5:13 p.m. in Howell County for felony Douglas County warrant for amphetamine possession; misdemeanor Douglas County traffic warrant and driving while revoked. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held without bond. ACCIDENTS A one-vehicle accident occurred on Wednesday, February 24 at 8:05 a.m. in Howell County on Hwy. 17, 13 miles South of Mtn. View. According to reports a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix operated by Alexandra M. Wright, 19 of West Plains was traveling Northbound when the vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a fence, then a tree. Wright sought her own medical treatment of her minor injuries. The vehicle, which sustained total damage, was towed from the scene by Gentleman Jim’s. The accident was investigated by Trooper J.S. Cunningham. A one-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday, February 25 at 11:50 a.m. in Douglas County on MO Route B, 4 miles North of Ava. According to reports a 1999 Ford Taurus operated by Russell M. Lansdown, 58 of Mansfield was traveling Southbound when the vehicle ran off the roadway and struck a culvert. Lansdown and passenger, Jeanette A. Ward, 58 of Mansfield were both transported by air ambulance to Cox South Hospital in Springfield with serious injuries. Ward was later pronounced dead by Dr. Kevin Christian. The accident was investigated by Trooper C.J. Mendez. This was Troop G’s sixth fatality for 2016 compared to one fatality this time in 2015.
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court ordered commitment. He was released on 2-25-16 for time served. Richard Lee Quinn, 52 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Leonard Russell Gray, 38 of St. Roberts was booked for a court ordered commitment. Thursday, February 25, 2016 Nathaniel Clark Wester, 35 of Birch Tree was booked for a court ordered commitment. Friday, February 26, 2016 Kevin Charles Skiver, 47 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Chad Evert Borgman, 37 of Mtn. View was booked for a court ordered commitment. Christopher Dean Richardson, 27 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Joyce Marie Thomas, 39 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. ARRESTS Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Devon E. Luck, 19 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Howell County warrant for 2 counts of burglary-2nd degree; 2 counts of felony stealing and tampering-1st degree. He is currently being held on a $37,000 bond. Sunday, December 27, 2015 Buck Aron Blair, 26 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana; unlawful possession of a firearm and fail to register as a sex offender. He is currently being held on a $35,000 bond. Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Paul Andrew Niermann, 27 of Freebird was arrested on a Howell County warrant for felony failure to appear. He was released per court order on 2-25-16. Monday, February 1, 2016 Bryan Frank Burns, 31 of Rolla was arrested on a Howell County warrant for burglary-2nd degree. He bonded out on 2-22-16 and is to appear in court on 3-4-16. Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Raymond Len Smith, 56 of Birch Tree was arrested for probation/parole violation. He was transferred to another facility on 2-24-16. Saturday, February 6, 2016 Austin Leath Velarde, 20 of Pomona was arrested for drive motor vehicle on highway while license is suspended/ revoked; failure to maintain financial; fail to furnish annual proof of vehicle; escape or attempted escape from confinement. He bonded out on 2-22-16 and is to appear in court on 3-7-16. Sunday, February 7, 2016 Donald Eguene Poff, 36 of Willow Springs was arrested for distrib/del/manuf/prod/attempt controlled substance. He 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 Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Donald Lewis Ackenbrack, 25 of Delmar, DE was issued a citation for speeding. William Wayne Borton, 20 of Leesville, LS was issued a citation for speeding. Friday, February 26, 2016 Aaron Jacob Dunlap, 22 of Mtn. View was issued citations for possession of imitation controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Joshua M. White, 29 of West Plains was issued citations for knowingly driving while license is suspended/revoked and fail to show proof of insurance. Saturday, February 27, 2016 Steven G. Bradshaw, 24 of Elton, LA was issued citations for speeding and driving with no valid driver’s license. INCIDENTS Monday, February 22, 2016 thru February 29 Officers took a report of a possible order of protection violation at MVPD. MVPD responded to a residence for a report of a female subject using meth in front of her children. Upon arrival MVPD arrested one female subject and recovered drugs and drug paraphernalia. A male subject was arrested on a traffic stop for active warrants from Oregon and Howell Counties. He was also issued citations for possession of a imitation controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. A male subject was arrested on a traffic stop and issued citations for driving while suspended. Business owner advising that there was a lot of foot traffic on his property. MVPD was called for a person receiving calls stating they were going to kick her door in. Officers advised her that they would do extra patrol around the area and to call if anyone uninvited came to the house. Officers were dispatched to James Street Apartments for a guy trying to take his child from the mom. Officers responded to James Street Apartments for a female receiving threats over the phone. Officers were dispatched to Town & Country for a burglar alarm. Building was secure and alarm was reset. Officers were dispatched for alarm, building was secured, key holder arrived, search of building was found a bird flying around that had set the alarm off. Officers were dispatched to James Street Apartments for a physical altercation. Suspect was arrested and released with court date. Report of a semi truck swerving off the road headed East on Hwy. 60. A female came into the police department wanting to know if officers could remove someone from her home. After speaking with the female she stated that they were not in her home but next door and that she didn’t want her kids to be near them. Officers told her that they could not remove them since they were in their own apartment. Officers received a name and number to contact. The female was from out of state and was wanting to know if officers had any information on her father that she thought had passed away. Officers told her they did not know and that she would need to contact the Howell County Sheriff’s Office since her father lived in the county. Officers responded to East 4th Street for a male walking through the back of a yard. The individual was asked to stay off of their property. Officers were given a name and number to contact. They contacted a female and she was wanting information of an incident that had occurred earlier that night. Officers told her that they could not give out information at this time and that she could not speak to the suspect that was in custody. A gentlemen came in inquiring about camera footage for his future custody case, the information was given.
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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings
Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - February 22 thru February 29 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 Dist/Del/Manf/Produce Or Attempt To Or Possess With Intent To Dist/Del/Manf/Produce A Controlled Substance (Felony): Andrea J. Leach of West Plains; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Bradley M. Culley of Raymondville; Laura Eades of West Plains; Andrea J. Leach of West Plains; DWI-Alcohol-Prior Offender (Felony): Edward L. Morriss of Willow Springs; Theft/Stealing-Value Of Property Or Services Is $500 Or More But Less Than $25,000 (Felony): Stacie A. McGuiggan of West Plains; Burglary-1st Degree (Felony): Damiun D. Johnson of West Plains; Burglary-2nd Degree (Felony): Bryan F. Burns of Rolla; Escape Or Attempted Escape From Confinement (Felony): Austin L. Velarde of Pomona; Violation Of Order Of Protection For Adult-2nd Offense (Felony): Garrett R. Taber of Mtn. View; Tampering With Motor Vehicle-1st Degree (Felony): Bart J. Peterson of West Plains; Resisting Arrest/Detention/ Stop By Fleeing-Creating A Substantial Risk Of Serious Injury/Death To Any Person (Felony): Bart J. Peterson of West Plains; Assault/Attempt Assault-L/E, C/O, E/P, Highway Worker, Utility Worker Or P&P-Deadly Weapon Or Dangerous Instrument/ Physical Injury-2nd Degree (Felony): Bart J. Peterson of West Plains; Resisting/Interfering With Arrest For A Felony (Felon): Bart J. Peterson of West Plains; Possession Of Up To 35 Grams Marijuana (Misdemeanor): John D. Goodman of West Plains; DWI-Alcohol (Misdemeanor): Kevin R. Pittman of West Plains; Misusing “911” (Misdemeanor): Thomas L. Howard of West Plains; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Laura Eades of West Plains; John D. Goodman of West Plains; Operate Motorcycle When Driver’s License Not Validated For Such Operation-1st
Offense (Misdemeanor): Jordan Stone Kleopfer of Mtn. View; Fail To Drive Within Right Lane Of Highway With 2 Or More Lanes In Same Direction (Misdemeanor): Staford J. Young of Joplin; Fail To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width, Resulting In An Accident (Misdemeanor): Whitney Danielle Brashers of West Plains; Fail To Place Vehicle Not In Motion As Near Right Hand Side Of Highway As Practicable (Misdemeanor): Kevin R. Pittman of West Plains; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Tyler Justin Murphy of Birch Tree; Brian Evan Langston of Mtn. View; Operate Motor Vehicle With Vision Reducing Material Applied To Windshield/ Excess Vision Reducing Material Applied To Side Window (Misdemeanor): Dustin M. Whitaker of Dudley; Raelyn Dawn Hawkins of West Plains; Fail To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width (Misdemeanor): Melissa Jo Shirley of Fordland; Lacie Dortheta Donahue of West Plains; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Ura L. Ginrich of West Plains; Gregory Thomas Pilkington of West Plains; Brittney Marie Johnson of Mtn. Grove; Dylan Cole Safranek of West Plains; Ralph Eugene Perkins of Willow Springs; Zackery S. Kincade of Puxico; John D. Goodman of West Plains; Emily Renae Hardin of West Plains; Daniel Sean Nye of West Plains; Brian Evan Langston of Mtn. View; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Melody M. Miller of West Plains; Michael R. Henry of Columbia, GA; Marlin D. Lane of West Plains; Jesse W. Osterkamp of Caulfield; John D. Goodman of West Plains; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Melody M. Miller of West Plains; Dustin M. Whitaker of Dudley; Michael Joseph Gerdes of West Plains; Bradley Adam King of West Plains; John D. Goodman of West Plains; Jacob M. Loo of West Plains; Jared Matthew Henson of Fair Grove; John D. Goodman of West Plains; Dusty Aaron Wood of West
Plains; Jacob Reed Thomas of Willow Springs; Tyler Justin Murphy of Birch Tree; Courtney Raeann Reed of Cabool; Heather Y. Blankenship of West Plains; Daniel Sean Nye of West Plains; Whitney Danielle Brashers of West Plains; Brian Evan Langston of Mtn. View; Robert Sylvester Lutes of Dexter; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Alec Joseph Baker of West Plains; Failed To Equip Motor Carrier Vehicle With/Maintain Required Brake System (Misdemeanor): Pascual S. Lorenzo of Miami, FL; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner (Misdemeanor): Ura L. Ginrich of West Plains; Operated Motor Carrier Vehicle With Unsafe/Improper Frame/Suspension/ Axle/Wheel/Rim And Or Steering System (Misdemeanor): Pascual S. Lorenzo of Miami, FL; Failed To Yield Right-OfWay To Organized Funeral Procession (Infraction): Gregory Thomas Pilkington of West Plains; Driver Fail To Secure Child Less Than 16 Years Old In Properly Adjusted/Fastened Restraint (Infraction): Bradley Adam King of West Plains; Fail To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer (Infraction): Brittney Marie Johnson of Mtn. Grove; Dusty Aaron Wood of West Plains; Daustin Coy Luck of Willow Springs; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Jeffery B. Coursey of West Plains; Bradley Adam King of West Plains; Brittney Marie Johnson of Mtn. Grove; Ralph Eugene Perkins of Willow Springs; John D. Goodman of West Plains; John D. Goodman of West Plains; Brandon Scott Bowen of Green Forest, AR; William Roger Smith of Mtn. View; Emily Renae Hardin of West Plains; Jacob Reed Thomas of Willow Springs; Mindy Sue Griffith of Winona; Steven C. Hart Arvidson of West Plains; Daniel Sean Nye of West Plains; Brian Evan Langston of Mtn. View; Jessica Lea Wake of Mtn. View; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Jared Matthew Henson of Fair Grove; William Roger Smith of Mtn. View; Chad R. Wolfe of Bonner Springs, KS; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Kayla Arnell Reves of Birch Tree; Christine Mi-
chelle Hardman of Willow Springs; Robert L. Schlechter of Collinsville, IL; Robert Sylvester Lutes of Dexter; James L. Rothfuss II of Springfield; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Joshua Anthony Krusen; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): Brittney Marie Johnson of Mtn. Grove; Jesse W. Osterkamp of Caulfield; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Michael Joseph Gerdes of West Plains; Zackery S. Kincade of Puxico; Marlin D. Lane of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 26 MPH Or More (Misdemeanor): Raelyn Dawn Hawkins of West Plains; Janna Michelle Chafin Vaught of Essex; Melissa Jo Shirley of Fordland; Dissolution With Children: Preston Wayne Grunden of Mtn. View vs. Kimber A. Grunden of Summersville; Dissolution Without Children: Christopher F. Barnard of West Plains vs. Cynthia L. Barnard of West Plains; Denise Faye Palmer of West Plains vs. Robert Leon Palmer of West Plains; Linda D. Divelbiss of West Plains vs. Larry J. Divelbiss of Caulfield; Erin Lynn Roberts of West Plains vs. James M. Roberts of West Plains; Christopher Allen Ryerson of West Plains vs. Roseann Ryerson of New Field, NY; Joseph A. Heidrich of Theodosia vs. Deanna Heidrich of Raymore; Edward Hatten of Alton vs. Tina Hatten of Alton; Breach Of Contract: Synchrony Bank of Alpharetta, GA vs. Brian Jackson of Willow Springs; Second Round Sub, LLC of Columbia vs. Dawn Scheck of West Plains; Suit On Account: Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. Becky Hutchinson and Tony Hutchinson of Pottersville; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs. John M. Richardson of Pomona; LVNV Funding of Greenville, SC vs. Steve Patton of West Plains; Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA vs. Timothy Heath of West Plains; Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA vs. John J. Powell of Mtn. View; Commerce Bank of Kansas City vs. Crystal Dawn Stoops and Jeremy Horst Stoops of Mtn. View; Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA vs. Alvin Levon Hensley of West Plains. SHANNON COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Dennis Ray Chaney of Birch Tree;
Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Colt Tyler Norris of Winona; Nadine Renee Murski of Springfield; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Jeffery S. Sechrest of Birch Tree; Colt Tyler Norris of Winona; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Loren W. Smith of Springfield; Theodore E. Ledbetter III of Birch Tree; Displayed/Possessed Motor Vehicle/Trailer Plates Of Another Person (Infraction): Colt Tyler Norris of Winona; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Jeffery S. Sechrest of Birch Tree; Van Rex McGee of Birch Tree; Nadine Renee Murski of Springfield; David Michael Reno of Springfield; Colt Tyler Norris of Winona; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit by 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Nadine Renee Murski of Springfield; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Loren W. Smith of Springfield; Breach Of Contract: Second Round Sub, LLC of Columbia vs. Casey Hugg of Birch Tree; Vance West of Winona vs. Securenet Alarm Systems, Inc. of Jefferson City. CARTER COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): William Bryan Dooley of
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Portageville; James Robert Ott of Van Buren; Leaving Scene Of Motor Vehicle Accident-Injury, Property Damage Or 2nd Offense (Felony): Sharina Danielle Booker of Earle, AR; Passing Bad Check-Less Than $500 (Misdemeanor): David Lee Turner of Van Buren; Lesa F. Dowdy of Van Buren; Suit On Account: Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA vs. Kelsey Sanders of Van Buren; Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center of Columbia vs. Gary Carner of Ellsinore. OREGON COUNTY Fail To Register As Sex Offender (Felony): Robert Dale Johnson of Myrtle; Fugitive From Out Of State (Felony): Victor C. Burton III of Thayer; Assault-3rd Degree (Misdemeanor): Van Anthony Brown II of Paragould, AR; Disorderly Conduct (Ordinance): Sheela N. Simpson of Alton; Domestic Assault (Ordinance): Sheela N. Simpson of Alton; Resisting Arrest (Ordinance): Sheela N. Simpson of Alton; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Roberta J. Sicley of Alton; Dissolution With Children: Lacey Collins of Koshkonong vs. Randall D. Collins of Thayer; Dissolution Without Children: Christopher W. Deshazo of Thayer vs. Kristine Deshazo of Alton; Small Claims Over $100: Kody R. Morgan of Thayer vs. James Edward Barnett of Thayer.
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bonded out on 2-22-16 and is to appear in court on 3-8-16. Saturday, February 13, 2016 Spencer Amel Langston, 24 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for felony stealing; burglary-2nd degree; fugitive from out of state and possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He was transferred to Fulton County on 2-20-16. Thursday, February 18, 2016 Bradley Matthew Culley, 31 of Raymondville was arrested on a Howell County warrant for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and a Mtn. View warrant for felony failure to appear and misdemeanor failure to appear. He was released to Webster County on 2-24-16 and is to appear in court on 3-7-16. Friday, February 19, 2016 Mitchell Thibodeaux Gleason, 22 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for felony failure to appear. He bonded out on 2-24-16 and is to appear in court on 3-21-16. Kathryn Ellen Tackitt, 33 of Pomona was arrested on a Lee’s Summit warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. She was released per court order on 2-20-16. David Lee Russell, 54 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 2-19-16. Saturday, February 20, 2016 Christa Lynn Halsted, 28 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County warrant for leaving scene of motor vehicle accident. She bonded out on 2-20-16. Jessica Lynn Farrell, 24 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Wright County warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She was transferred to Wright County on 2-23-16 and is to appear in court on 3-9-16. Coral Elizabeth Counts, 22 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Maries County warrant for probation violation. She was transferred to Maries County on 2-22-16. George Anthony Mulbey, 43 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 2-20-16 and is to appear in court on 3-7-16. Robert Bryan Morgan, 34 of West Plains was arrested for non-support. He bonded out on 2-20-16 and is to appear in court on 3-7-16.
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Plans underway for 10th annual Mynde Tarter Memorial Volleyball Tournament set for March 19 Make Long-Term Care Coverage More Affordable Dear Savvy Senior, I have been thinking about getting a long-term care insurance policy, but have found the monthly premiums to be very expensive. How can I find cheaper coverage? Getting Old Dear Getting, Cost is usually the biggest factor that keeps most people from purchasing long-term care insurance – only around 8 million Americans currently have a policy. Depending on your age, health, and the provisions of the policy, costs can range anywhere from $1,000 up to $5,000 a year for an individual policy that covers nursing home care, assisted living and in-home care. Fortunately, there are various cost-cutting strategies that can help you save and still get adequate coverage. Here are several to consider. Buy young: The most basic way to get long-term care insurance at a cheaper rate is by purchasing it at a younger age. For example, a typical policy that costs a 55-year-old $1,500 a year in premiums could cost a 65-year-old $3,000. Health is another fact that can affect costs. While good health can lower your monthly payments, having a preexisting medical condition can increase your costs, or you may not be able to get insurance at all. Sign up as a pair: Many insurers offer 20 to 30 percent discounts on premiums if you sign-up at the same time as your spouse, partner or sibling. Choose a shorter benefit period: Most people need longterm care for just under three years on average. So, by choosing a policy that covers you for two or three years, versus five or more years, it can cut your premiums by 20 to 40 percent. Lengthen the time you pay: Most policies have 30 to 90day waiting periods that require you to pay out-of-pocket for care before the policy kicks in. By choosing a longer wait period, it can lower your premiums 15 to 20 percent. Lower the daily benefit: You can get a policy that pays out $100, $150, $200 per day or more, but the higher the benefit, the higher your premium. So consider a plan that covers two-thirds the daily cost, and pay the other third out of savings. That could cut your premiums by about one-third. Buy lower inflation protection: Inflation coverage protects you from the rising costs of care. Five percent compounded annually has been a common practice in the industry but it’s expensive. Consider a policy that has a 3 percent CPI-adjusted inflation protection. This can save you 50 percent or more. Get state help: Currently, 41 states have a long-term care partnership program that can help you save too. Under these programs, if you buy a long-term care policy approved by your state Medicaid agency, you can protect an amount of assets from Medicaid equal to the benefits that your policy pays out. With this program, you can choose a shorter benefit period, which will lower your premiums. See aaltci.org/ partnership to learn more. Buy a hybrid policy: If the thought of paying expensive monthly premiums for long-term care insurance – which you may never use – is keeping you from buying a policy, consider one that combines long-term care insurance with either a life insurance policy or an annuity. Hybrid life insurance policies provide a death benefit for your heirs and a pool of money you can use for long-term care. Any funds you use for care are generally subtracted from the death benefit. While hybrid annuity policies generally allows you to purchase a deferred annuity, which can be used for long-term care or if you don’t need care, it can be redeemed for its accumulated value when it matures, or left to your heirs when you die. To find a policy that offers the best rates, get a long-term care insurance specialist who works with a variety of companies. See aaltci.org to locate one. Also shop insurers like Northwestern Mutual and New York Life, who work only with their own agents. 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.
Code Yellow alert for O Negative and all AB blood types The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) has issued a CODE YELLOW ALERT for O Negative and all AB blood types. A Code Yellow Alert means that there is less than a two-day supply of blood for patient use at area hospitals. Donors are urged to give this week at an area blood drive or CBCO donor center. Donors to Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) provide all of the blood for patients at 39 area hospitals. On average, a transfusion takes place every seven minutes. It takes around 200 donations each day to meet the area’s blood needs. You can help by giving blood at the Mtn. View Community Center on Friday, March 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The community center is located at 125 West 1st Street. To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, and present a valid photo ID. For more information about sharing your good health with others, please visit our website at www.cbco.org, or call toll-free 1-800-280-5337. Thank you for giving life to your community.
Plans are underway for the 10th annual Mynde Tarter Memorial Volleyball Tournament, set for March 19 in West Plains, and organizers said they’re still accepting team registrations and sponsorships. The co-ed volleyball tournament, which honors the late Mynde Tarter, a former member of the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Volleyball team who died in an automobile accident, offers participants four divisions in which to compete – recreational, lower, middle and upper, leaving the event open for a wide range of skill levels. “You’re not too good or too bad to play in this tournament. Some of the teams that have had the most fun are those that may only play once a year in this event,” organizers said. Registration is $10 per player, with proceeds going to the Mynde Tarter Memorial Grizzly Volleyball Endowed Scholarship, which is awarded annually to a member of the Grizzly Volleyball team. “Mynde’s dream was to become a college volleyball player – not just for any college, but to become a Missouri State-West Plains Grizzly,” said tournament founders and coordinators Shawn and Allyson Bice. “With the support of her family, her determination and her hard work, she made her dream come true. Watching Mynde play, you could see how much fun she had with this sport, and her contagious smile showed her love for this game. We are blessed to know such a wonderful, spirited girl and the Tarter family.”
“We are continually thankful and humbled by the support and participation in the Mynde Tarter Memorial Volleyball Tournament,” added Paula Wiedemann, head coach of the Grizzly Volleyball team and a tournament coordinator. “It is a testament to the love people have for Mynde and the Tarter family. This is a way we continue to connect with the wonderful memories Mynde and her parents shared with so many through the volleyball community. She continues to bless us through those connections by bringing people together to play the game she loved and by the gift of helping another volleyball player achieve her athletic and academic dreams through the scholarship, which is given in her honor each year.” Area residents or business owners who would like to be a tournament sponsor can do so at several different giving levels, organizers said. For a $100 gift, the donor’s name or business name will be included on the official tournament T-shirt. Tournament T-shirts and hoodies are available in several different styles. They may be purchased the day of the tournament; however, to ensure best size selection, organizers encourage orders be placed in advance. In addition, several items will be given away at the tournament, including a Ruger 10-22 rifle, 500 rounds of Federal .22 ammunition, a Simmons Master ProSport Scope 3-9x40mm Truplex Reticle, and four ticket vouchers to watch the World Series Champions Kansas City Royals. Because of the
THIS RUGER 10-20 RIFLE will be one of the prizes given away as part of the 10th annual Mynde Tarter Memorial Volleyball Tournament March 19 in West Plains. Proceeds from this annual event go to support the Mynde N. Tarter Memorial Grizzly Volleyball Endowed Scholarship at Missouri State University-West Plains. With the gun are, front row from left, Lily and Emma Wiedemann, daughters of Missouri StateWest Plains Head Volleyball Coach Paula Wiedemann; and back row, tournament organizing committee member Brandon Blake, and committee members and tournament founders Allyson and Shawn Bice. (Photo provided to the Standard)
nature of the giveaways, entrants must be 18 years of age or older to participate. Organizers also noted the rifle will be transferred through a Federal Firearms License (FFL) to the winner. Other prizes may be added to the giveaway, organizers said, noting they will announce the new items when they become known. “There are many ways people can show support for the tournament and the Tarter family. They can play or they can just come out to watch the action and have fun,” Wiedemann said. “We hope everyone who is involved can come away with the overall spirit of what this tournament means to so many – love of the game and love of the memories we share with the Tarter family. Mynde was a special girl and will always have a special place in our hearts.” “We are continually grate-
ful to live in a community such as ours, a community that each year shows its unwavering love and support for the Tarter family, as well as its desire to carry on the memory of Mynde,” the Bices added. “With each new year, we are excited to see who will be the recipient of the endowed scholarship because, so far, they have all shown that same determination and hard work ethic Mynde put forth. But most of all, watching them play, you can see the same love for the game Mynde showed. This is what it’s all about…these recipients having fun doing something they love!” For more information about the tournament or giveaways, to register a team or to purchase tournament merchandise, contact Shawn Bice at 417-274-4357, Allyson Bice at 417-274-4736 or Wiedemann at 417-2740219.
TCTC offers Accelerated LPN to RN program
Texas County Technical College - Pictured above, RN student Brittany Ragland (right) talks to and encourages PN students Nayomie Ross (left) and Cynthia Adams (center). (Photo provided to the Standard)
In September of 2014, the Missouri State Board of Nursing granted TCTC approval to offer the Accelerated LPN to RN program once per year instead of the standard once-every-twoyears schedule. Not all nursing schools get approved to provide such programs, and TCTC is proud to accept this opportunity. The staff of Texas County Technical
College is preparing to complete its inaugural program on the one year cycle. The first one year program began in May 2015, and students will be graduating in May of 2016. “The double turnover rate has been a great step forward and a much-needed addition to our school,” says Charlotte Gray, TCTC president. “As our country continues to need
William Decker and Miranda VanWinkle, Eminence, are the parents of a baby boy, Wesley Jage Decker, born at 10:29 a.m. February 11 at Ozarks Medical Center (OMC). He weighed 8 pounds 3 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Dennis VanWinkle and Patricia VanWinkle, Winona, and William Decker Jr. and Judy Decker, Piedmont. Tyrale and Sarah Collins, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Orion Allen, born at 9:16 a.m. February 15 at OMC. He weighed 8 pounds 9 1/2 ounces and was 21 3/4 inches long. His sibling is Easton, 3. Grandparents are Rance and Tina Recla, Nixa, and Tim and Tina Collins, West Plains. Bryan and Shari Sellars, Mountain Grove, are the parents of a baby boy, Rhett Matthew, born at 1:09 a.m. February 16 at OMC. She weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long. Her sibling is Bentley, 1. Grandparents are Brian Wilson; Angela Keehner; and Ben and Ronda Sellars, all of Mountain Grove. Patrick Downey and Bambi Reed, Willow Springs, are the parents of a baby girl, Katalayna Downey, born at 6:10 a.m. February 17 at OMC. She weighed 6 pounds 12 1/2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Her sibling is Marlie, 1.
more RNs to serve an aging population, we are able to provide our local community with qualified people to fill those positions quicker.” While the LPN program is a certificate program and the RN program an associate degree, the LPN program lays a foundation for RN training and provides students experience in the nursing field prior to working on their associate degrees. Since TCTC offers both programs, it is a natural transition because of the familiarity of the college.
TCTC now offers prospective students the ability to enter the Licensed Practical Nursing pro-gram in August, finish the following August, and within nine months, enter the Accelerated LPN to RN program. The TCTC programs’ start and end dates allow for an LPN graduate to begin working right after graduation and prepare for entrance into the bridge program by taking, if needed, prerequisites offered through TCTC. Both the LPN and RN programs are 12 months in length and are fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. In the Accelerated LPN to RN curriculum plan, a student attends class one day a week, and attends clinicals one day a week. Therefore, a student can work and go to school concurrently. With this perfect program match, the staff at TCTC expects to see a true growth in our local nursing field and is optimistic for the future of nursing in our area! Texas County Technical College is currently accepting applications for our May 2016 Accelerated LPN to RN program! Call 417-9675466 for more information and to apply!
Veterans interested in attending college invited to visit VIP Center Area veterans interested in using their Military Education Benefits to earn a college degree from Missouri State University-West Plains are invited to visit the university’s Veterans Incentive Program (VIP) Center during the week of March 14-18 to learn more about the university and the process involved. No appointment is necessary. Veterans can drop by the center in room 102 of the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., on the university’s campus in West Plains anytime between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day. Mark White, coordinator of veterans services, said university officials will be on hand to help veterans navigate the admissions and financial aid
process for the 2016 summer session and fall semester. This includes assistance with completing the admissions application, filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), choosing a degree program, and completing the veteran’s educational benefits eligibility forms. Veterans interested in taking classes during the 2016 fall semester should bring their 2015 personal income tax records for filling out the FAFSA and their DD-214 for filling out the educational benefits forms, White said. For more information, contact White at 417-255-7720 or MWhite@MissouriState.edu.
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Snaggers get ready! Paddlefish season opens March 15 MDC makes paddlefish snagging possible through annual stockings of fingerlings Missouri’s annual spring paddlefish snagging season is a popular pastime for thousands of anglers. The state’s major paddlefish snagging waters include Lake of the Ozarks, Truman Lake, and Table Rock Lake with the season running March 15 through April 30. The season for the Mississippi River is March 15 through May 15 with a fall season of Sept. 15 through Dec. 15. Also known as “spoonbills” because of the shape of their snouts, paddlefish take seven or eight years to grow to legal size. The fish feed on plankton and other microscopic prey. These filter feeders therefore do not take bait from hooks and must be snagged using large hooks that catch in the mouth, gills or other areas of their bodies. The success of paddlefish snagging is dependent on weather conditions, primarily water temperature and flow. “The best snagging conditions occur when water temperature reaches 50 to 55 degrees and there is an increase in water flow,” MDC Fisheries Management Biologist Trish Yasger said. “This prompts them to move upstream to spawn. We don’t usually see a lot of big fish being caught on opening day. Harvest early in the season is typically dominated by local fish and small males with the occasional large female. As water temperature and flow increase, you will start seeing more of the larger females.” Stocking Efforts The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)
makes paddlefish snagging possible in the Show-Me State through annual stocking of up to 38,000 fingerlings raised at Blind Pony Hatchery near Sweet Springs. The fingerlings are released into Lake of the Ozarks, Truman Lake and Table Rock Lake, plus the Black River. The annual stocking is necessary because dams and other barriers to spawning areas have eliminated sustainable natural reproduction in the lakes. “Without annual stocking by MDC staff, this popular pastime and food source would go away,” said Yasger. “And we need help from snaggers to learn more about and to better manage this popular game fish.” Yasger added that MDC released an especially large number of fingerlings into Lake of the Ozarks, Truman Lake, and Table Rock Lake in 2008. The more than 164,000 fingerlings released are now eight years old and should start providing good numbers of fish for snaggers to harvest. Snag A Tag - Get A Reward MDC is beginning its second year in a five-year tagging project to help monitor paddlefish numbers and improve species management. Department staff are placing metal jaw tags on up to 6,000 paddlefish netted in Lake of the Ozarks, Truman Lake, and Table Rock Lake and up to 1,000 netted from the Mississippi River. Yasger encourages all snaggers to help out by reporting tagged paddlefish and to NOT remove tags from undersized paddlefish.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has partnered with other conservation groups, agriculture organizations, and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) to provide the state’s feral hog strike team with more trapping equipment and increase feral hog communications to the public. “The number of requests MDC gets asking for help with feral hogs continues to increase as landowners become aware of the problem with feral hogs and hog hunting,” said MDC Agriculture Liaison Brent Vandeloecht. “By collaborating with non-government organizations, MDC can increase funding to provide more traps for use on private and public land and also educate the public on the need to eradicate feral hogs.” The total amount of funds raised equals $53,600 in cash and $23,000 in-kind, which includes costs incurred for the
organizations to produce feral hog media efforts for public education. “This is an excellent opportunity to work in collaboration with MDC and its partners to address a serious threat to agricultural and conservation resources,” said Chief Administrative Officer for the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation Dan Cassidy. MDC currently works with private landowners to set traps to catch feral hogs. With the current equipment available, traps are moved from one private property to another after a successful trapping. However, MDC employees have noticed that once a trap is active on a property, there are usually opportunities to trap hogs in that area again. It will be more efficient to leave traps in place on private land for longer periods of time until all hogs have been trapped. This will be possible with the addition of more trapping equipment.
“We will send a special ‘I caught a Missouri paddlefish!’ t-shirt to each snagger who returns or reports their first tag on a legal-sized fish,” Yasger explained. “All returned and reported tags will be placed into an annual drawing for cash prizes with a grand prize of $500.” Tags or photos of tags from harvested paddlefish must be submitted for rewards. Snaggers must include the following information with each tag: •Date caught •Location of catch including reservoir or river, mile marker, and county •Tag number •Fish length from eye to fork of the tail •Snagger’s name and complete address Report tags by calling MDC at 573-579-6825 with the information, or mail the information with the flattened tag to: Missouri Department of Conservation, 3815 East Jackson Blvd., Jackson, MO 63755. Learn more about the tagging project from MDC online at http://on.mo.gov/1VA1E6B. Report Transmitters MDC biologists are also implanting ultrasonic transmitters in adult paddlefish at Truman Lake, Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake, and the Mississippi River to track their movements and gain other important information. MDC asks that all snaggers who harvest fish with a transmitter to report it by calling 573-579-6825 or by e-mailing Trish Yasger at Trish.Yasger@mdc.mo.gov. It is important to return transmitters so they can be
MDC: Conservation, agriculture groups partner against feral hogs
The following organizations have partnered with MDC and MCHF to provide resources for 65 traps and drop gates to be used by MDC for trapping efforts on private and public land, and to fund public education efforts on the dangers of feral hogs: • Missouri Farm Bureau • Missouri Corn Growers Association • Missouri Soybean Association • Missouri Cattlemen’s Association • MFA • Missouri Pork Association • Missouri Agribusiness • National Wild Turkey Federation • Quality Deer Management Association • Quail Forever • Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation Feral hogs are not wildlife and are a serious threat. Feral hogs have expanded their range in the U.S. from 17 to 38 states over the past 30 years, according to Vandeloecht. Their populations grow rapidly because feral hogs can breed any time of year and produce two litters of one to seven piglets every 12 to 15 months. Feral hogs are also known to carry diseases such as swine brucellosis, pseudorabies, trichinosis and leptospirosis, which are a threat to Missouri agriculture and human health. For more information on Feral Hogs - By collaborating with non-government orgaferal hogs in Missouri, or to nizations, MDC can increase funding to provide more traps for use on private and public land and also educate the public report a sighting, go online to mdc.mo.gov/feralhog. on the need to eradicate feral hogs. (Photo courtesy MDC)
implanted in other fish. Help smaller fish survive Yasger reminds snaggers to help undersized snagged fish survive to grow larger. “Do not land paddlefish with gaffs. This can fatally injure sublegal fish. Use large landing nets,” she said. “Remove hooks carefully and get sublegal fish back into the water as quickly as possible. Wet your hands before handling fish and avoid excessive handling. Do not pass them around for photos and hold fish firmly to avoid dropping them. Never put fingers in the gills or eyes.” Regulation Requirements Unless exempt, anglers must have a current fishing permit to snag or to operate a boat for snaggers. The daily limit is two paddlefish and snaggers must stop snagging after obtaining the daily limit on Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake and their tributaries, and the Osage River below Bagnell Dam. The minimum legal body length for paddlefish at Lake of the Ozarks, Truman Lake, Table Rock Lake, and their tributaries is 34 inches, measured from the eye to the fork of
Paddlefish - The state’s major paddlefish snagging waters include Lake of the Ozarks, Truman Lake, and Table Rock Lake with the season running March 15 through April 30. The season for the Mississippi River is March 15 through May 15 with a fall season of Sept. 15 through Dec. 15. (Photo courtesy of MDC)
the tail. The minimum legal body length is 24 inches on the Osage River below Bagnell Dam and in other Missouri waters. All paddlefish under the legal minimum length must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being caught. The Wildlife Code of Missouri requires the head, tail, and skin to remain attached to all paddlefish while on the water so paddlefish should not be cleaned until off of the water. Also, extracted
paddlefish eggs may not be possessed while on waters of the state or adjacent banks and may not be transported. Paddlefish eggs may not be bought, sold or offered for sale. Additionally, paddlefish or their parts, including eggs, may not be used for bait. Learn more about Missouri’s official aquatic animal, regulations, snagging reports, and more at http:// huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fishing/species/paddlefish.
Brown's Farm & Garden Feeder Cattle Auction Report for 02/23/2016 Receipts: 4423 Last week: 2270 Year Ago: 0 Compared to last week, feeder steers under 600 lbs traded 2.00-3.00 lower while heavier weights traded steady to 4.00 higher. Feeder heifers traded 3.00-6.00 higher with yearling heifers trading 5.00-7.00 higher. Demand was good on a heavy supply which consisted of 55 percent steers, 4 percent bulls and 41 percent heifers. Forty-two percent of the offering weighed over 600 lbs. ***Special Cow Sale Friday, February 26 beginning at 6:00 p.m.*** Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Pkg 7 hd 217294 lbs 230.00; 300-400 lbs 200.00-218.00; 400-500 lbs 197.50-210.00; 500-550 lbs 192.50-206.00; 550-600 lbs 185.00-196.00; 600-650 lbs 170.00-183.00; 650-700 lbs 164.00-173.00; 700-750 lbs 153.00-163.00; 750-800 lbs 145.00-154.00;800-900 lbs 140.00-149.00; 900-1000 lbs 135.50-138.00. Medium and Large 1-2 250-300 lbs 212.50-220.00; 300-350 lbs 200.00-205.00; 350-400 lbs 180.00-195.00; 400-500 lbs 175.00-195.00; 500-550 lbs 180.00-192.50; 550-600 lbs 165.00-182.50; 600-650 lbs 153.00-168.00; 650-700 lbs 150.00-163.00; 700-800 lbs 140.00-151.00; 800-900 lbs 130.00-143.00; Few 977 lbs 136.00; Pkg 9 hd 1028 lbs 132.50. Medium and Large 2 300-350 lbs 180.00-182.50; 400-500 lbs 155.00-168.00; 500-600 lbs 157.50-165.00; 600-650 lbs 144.00-150.00. Large 1 Pkg 4 hd 455 lbs 188.00. Large 1-2 500-600 lbs 168.00-177.00; 600-700 lbs 155.00-167.00; 700-750 lbs 150.00-159.00. Feeder Holstein Steers: Large 3 Scarce Pkg 4 hd 435 lbs 107.00; Pkg 9 hd 747 lbs 100.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 250-300 lbs 200.00-202.50; 300-350 lbs
194.00-207.50; 350-400 lbs 180.00-194.00; 400-450 lbs 175.00-187.50; 450-500 lbs 167.50-180.00; 500-550 lbs 165.00-177.50; 550-600 lbs 152.00-163.00; 600-650 lbs 149.00-162.50; 650-700 lbs 145.00-153.00; 700-750 lbs 140.00-153.00; 750-800 lbs 135.00-142.50; 800-900 lbs 130.00-139.00. Medium and Large 1-2 300-350 lbs 175.00-183.00; 350-400 lbs 165.00-179.00; 400-450 lbs 170.00-177.50; 450-500 lbs 157.50-165.00; 500-550 lbs 150.00-165.00; 550-600 lbs 141.00-153.00; 600-650 lbs 140.00-150.00; 650-700 lbs 133.00-145.00; 700-800 lbs 128.00-138.00; Pkg 8 hd 822 lbs 127.00; Pkg 9 hd 1036 lbs 110.00. Medium and Large 2 300-350 lbs 165.00-167.50; 400-450 lbs 150.00-165.00; 450-500 lbs 135.00-150.00; 500-550 lbs 131.00-148.00. Large 1 Few 553 lbs 158.00. Large 1-2 650-700 lbs 130.00-141.00; Pkg 5 hd 716 lbs 138.00; 750-800 lbs 134.00-137.00. Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 Pkg 4 hd 358 lbs 200.00; 400-450 lbs 200.00-206.00; 450-500 lbs 185.00-198.00; 550-600 lbs 170.00-187.00. Medium and Large 1-2 350-400 lbs 180.00-185.00; 400-500 lbs 163.00-180.00; 500-550 lbs 163.00-177.50; 550-600 lbs 157.50-165.00; 600-650 lbs 145.00-157.50; 650-700 lbs 137.00-149.00; 800-850 lbs 120.00-130.00. Cow and Bull Auction Report for 02/24/2016 Receipts: 426 Last Week: 557 Year Ago: 1295 Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls traded steady. Demand was good on a light supply. The supply consisted of 46 percent slaughter cows, 26 percent bred cows, 8 percent cow/calf pairs, 8 percent slaughter bulls, 4 percent stocker/feeder cows and 9 percent calves. *** Special Cow Sale Friday, February 26th - 6:00
P.M. *** Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Average Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 72.0077.00 77.00-85.00 65.00-71.00 Boning 80-85 71.0077.00 78.00-90.00 65.00-70.00 Lean 85-90 65.0071.00 71.00-79.00 59.00-64.00 Outstanding Individual 83.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1230-2055 lbs average dressing 94.50-100.00 per cwt, high dressing 100.00-105.00, low dressing 80.00-93.00. Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yr old 9301440 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1450.00-1750.00 per head, 1st stage 1450.001500.00 per head; Short-solid to broken mouth 10681438 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1150.00-1425.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 2-6 yr old 845-1220 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1100.001400.00 per head; 7 yr to broken mouth 860-1400 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 900.00-1150.00. Medium 1-2 2-7 yr old 965-1125 lb cows mostly in 1st-2nd stage 850.00-1100.00 per head. Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Open or unchecked cows and heiferettes, 18 to 24 months old 755-1035 lb heifers 105.00- 135.00 per cwt; 2-3 yr old 655-1215 lb heifers 80.00-102.50 per cwt; 4-7 yr old 815-1160 lb cows 92.50-120.00 per cwt. Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 5 yr to short-solid mouth 1037-1185 lb cows with 100-200 lb calves 1650.00-1800.00 per pair. Medium and Large 2 4 yr to short-solid mouth 7751085 lb cows with 100-200 lb calves 1150.00-1450.00 per pair; Broken-mouth 7501010 lb cows with 75-100 lb calves 800.00-1100.00 per pair.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HOWELL COUNTY, MISSOURI CIRCUIT DIVISION MIKE VONALLMEN, Plaintiff, v. .JOHN DOE or JANE DOE, BEING ANY PERSON OR ENTITY HAVING OR ALLEGING INTEREST IN THE PROPERY HEREIN, Defendants. Case No. 16AL-CC00021 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to the above named or described defendant(s), greetings: You are hereby notified that an action had been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of the County of Howell, in the State of Missouri, affecting the title to the following described lands and tenements, to wit: A PART OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 25, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED THUS: BEGIN THE SURVEY AT THE POINT WHERE THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HIGHWAY 63 AS SAID HIGHWAY WAS LOCATED BEFORE BEING CHANGED IN 1947 – INTERSECTS THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10, WHICH POINT IN ABOUT 265 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 10 THENCE IN SOUTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG WEST LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY 145 FEET, THENCE WEST 145 FEET, THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL TO SAID RIGHT OF WAY 145 FEET TO NORTH LINE OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4, THENCE EAST ALONG NORTH LINE OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 145 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING, THE LAND CONVEYED CONTAINING 1/2 ACRE MORE OR LESS. Said action is returnable on the first day of the next term of said Court to be held at the courthouse in the City of West Plains, in the County and State aforesaid, on the 18th day of April, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. when and where you may appear and answer or otherwise defend such action; otherwise plaintiff’s petition will be taken as confessed and judgment rendered accordingly. Cindy Weeks, Circuit Clerk Deputy Clerk 3-2-16-4t-acct IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HOWELL COUNTY, MISSOURI CIRCUIT DIVISION LEE VONALLMEN, Plaintiff, v. JOHN DOE or JANE DOE, BEING ANY PERSON OR ENTITY HAVING OR ALLEGING INTEREST IN THE PROPERY HEREIN, Defendants. Case No. 16AL-CC00017 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to the above named or described defendant(s), greetings: You are hereby notified that an action had been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of the County of Howell, in the State of Missouri, affecting the title to the following described lands and tenements, to wit: ALL THAT PART OF LOT 15 OF THORNBURGH’S SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN BY PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK D AT PAGE 17 OF THE RECORDS OF HOWELL COUNTY, MISSOURI, NOT INCLUDED IN BLOCK 1 OF R.V. HAYES SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN BY PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK D AT PAGE 82 OF THE RECORDS OF HOWELL COUNTY, MISSOURI. Said action is returnable on the first day of the next term of said Court to be held at the courthouse in the City of West Plains, in the County and State aforesaid, on the 18th day of April, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. when and where you may appear and answer or otherwise defend such action; otherwise plaintiff’s petition will be taken as confessed and judgment rendered accordingly. Cindy Weeks, Circuit Clerk Deputy Clerk 3-2-16-4t-acct
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Strong finish in districts as Liberty’s season ends by Brian Ingalls Mountain View Standard News brian@mvstandard.com
A dominating victory, a last second three-point shot for a win, and a championship match-up against a team with real shot at a State Championship, which just so happened to be the home team. That’s where the Liberty Eagles found themselves last weekend in the District tournament, easily the toughest tournament schedule Liberty had faced all season. There was no guarantee the Eagles could even make it to the championship game as they had in each of the three tournaments they played this season. But make it to the championship they did, knocking off Ava 73-47 in the first-round, and beating the Licking Wildcats for the first time this season thanks to a last-second threepoint shot from Koel Orchard, his only points of the entire game. They couldn’t have come at a better time. “I just told them, ‘hang around til the end,’” said Liberty Head Coach Rob Brown, reflecting on the semi-final victory over the Wildcats, “(We) made a
couple of mistakes down the stretch and had to wind up fouling. They weren’t able to cash in their free-throws, and Koel Orchard hit the big shot there at the end. Very deserving young man to have something that good happen to him.” The Eagles, who had only scored seven points in the second quarter, and just eight more in the third, had nevertheless played well enough on defense that they only trailed Licking by two as the fourth quarter began. In fact, the Wildcats had barely registered in the third quarter, making just two baskets. The fourth quarter, however, is where the Wildcats had put Liberty away in their previous games against Eagles this season. And true to form, the Wildcats caught fire as Nathan Wilson scored seven, and Brady Smith posted six more. Licking also went to the free-throw line seven times. It was the same formula that helped the Wildcats defeat Liberty in the regular season, and again in the championship of the Cabool Tournament. This time, however, was different. This time the Eagles simply outscored Licking in what turned into a
You can only hope to contain him! Josh Pruett (23) drives around the right side in Saturday’s 70-54 loss to Mountain Grove in the District Championship. Pruett led the Eagles with 19 points in that game, after scoring 21 on Thursday against Licking. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Fast Break! Brenton Bush (10) drives to the basket in Saturday’s loss to the Mountain Grove Panthers. Bush finished the game with 4 points as the Eagles played even with the Panthers for 3 out of 4 quarters. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
wild, fourth-quarter shootout as the teams combined for 45 points. Josh Pruett got 14 of those, hitting two baskets, a three-pointer, and making seven of nine from the free-throw line. He finished the game with 21 points. Mathew Coatney added a couple of baskets in the fourth and Corbin Dewick added another as both teams traded punches. “You just got to be positive and believe,” said Coach Brown. In the final minutes, Brown said he pointed out those positives to his players. “You know, just tell them there’s tons of time left. We’ve got timeouts. We’ve got the jump ball on our side. Make sure they know all the positives. Everyone can step up and make a play.” And someone did. Taking a pass from Coatney, Orchard drained a three from the left wing with just seconds to go to give the Eagles the lead. Licking may have scored 21 fourth quarter points, but Liberty scored 24, and the Eagles advanced with a 55-54 victory. Waiting for them would be the Mountain Grove Panthers, a team that had steam-rolled Liberty and most of the South Central Association during the regular season. In the District tournament, the Panthers had beaten Houston by 52 points, and Forsyth by 29. Plus, the tournament itself was being played at Mountain Grove. For the Eagles, the deck was stacked. “Grove doesn’t have one kid that can shoot it, they have about six kids that can shoot it,” explained Brown, “They have several weapons. If some guy is in foul trouble, if somebody’s injured, or having a bad night, there’s two or three other guys that can step up, take that role and drop 20 points. We just didn’t have that.” Liberty did have three players who finished in double figures. Pruett led the way with 19 points, while Coatney added 12, most of those coming from three-point shots in the fourth quarter. Playing his last game as a senior with the Eagles, Corbin Dewick added 11 more. The Eagles scored either 13 or 14 points in each quarter, but they never got that big explosive quarter they needed, while the Panthers did. Mountain Grove erupted for 25 second quarter points, and eventually cruised to a 70-54 victory. “We tried to slow them down as much as possible,” said Brown, “I guess you could say we held them to 70, they’ve been up in the
eighties and nineties for about the last six weeks… They have a chance to probably go all the way to Columbia.” But speaking of the Eagles Brown noted, “(We) competed. It was just we couldn’t score with them. We couldn’t slow them down enough.” The loss ended the Eagles season with a total of 20 victories to just nine defeats, capping off a season of mostly highs with just a few lows. Nevertheless, the game against the Panthers also magnified some areas where Coach Brown hopes to see some improvement next year. “(We) played really great in spurts,” Brown said, but noted, “It was really difficult for us to put together a consistent four quarters. We need to develop our basketball IQ a little better. We have to defend better as we go forward, and we’ve got to shoot better. We just don’t shoot well. We have to improve offensive output.” Taking one last look back at Districts, the Eagles certainly appeared unbeatable in the first half against Ava before giving up some points in the second half. Led by Dewick who scored 16 points in the first half and 28 for the game, the Eagles had a whopping 46-15 advantage after the first two quarters. Everything was going Liberty’s way, as eight players put points on the board in the first half. Brenton Bush and Pruett were perfect from the foul line as well. The second half wasn’t as pretty. Ava outscored the Eagles 19-15 in the third quarter and 13-12 in the fourth. The Bears simply had too much ground to make up, however, as the Eagles put the second-half on autopilot for a 26-point win. Against Licking, the Eagles took a 16-14 lead in the first quarter, thanks mostly to nine points from Coatney who sank two baskets and a three-point shot. The lead disappeared in the second quarter, however, as the Wildcats got three-pointers from Gabe Sullins and Brady Smith to take a five-point lead into halftime. It stayed close and low-scoring in the third quarter, before the fireworks happened in the fourth. The teams combined for 15 trips to the foul line, and both teams were on fire from the floor. It came down to the final 20 seconds, and that last shot for the win by Orchard. “They’re smart kids. They know that 20 seconds is a long time in a basketball game,” said Brown, “A lot of
Not this time! Mathew Coatney (2) gets past a Mountain Grove defender during Liberty’s loss to Grove in the District Championship. The Panthers had the luxury of playing on their home court, and an explosive second quarter by Grove, was the difference in the game. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
crazy, stupid stuff can happen in that short amount of time.” And this time, the Eagles came out on the winning side of those seconds, ending the Wildcat’s season. Saturday, of course, Liberty saw their season come to a close as well, but for one quarter at least, it was anyone’s ballgame. Six points from Dewick, baskets from Pruett and Orchard, plus freethrows by Coatney and Bush kept pace with Mountain Grove as Liberty trailed 1514. It was the second quarter where the game broke loose, however, as Cade Coffman hit three, 3-point shots and the Wildcats jumped out to a 40-27 halftime lead. They added to the lead slightly in both the third and fourth
quarters, hitting 9 of 12 free throws and outscoring Liberty in the second half 30-27. It was a strong finish for a young Eagles team that graduates just two seniors this year. For a team that finished with a 20-win season, that’s a good sign.
LIBERTY SCORING VS AVA: Tyler Dewick 2; Coatney 7; Andrew Holden 4; Bush 4; Corbin Dewick 28; Shalin Stout 12; Devin Hedden 6; Orchard 3; Brodyn Kenaga 7; LIBERTY SCORING VS LICKING: Coatney 16; Bush 4; Dewick 7; Stout 4; Orchard 3; Pruett 21; LIBERTY SCORING VS GROVE: Coatney 12; Bush 4; Dewick 11; Stout 6; Orchard 2; Pruett 19.
That’s how you finish! Corbin Dewick (11) finishes off a drive by splitting two Mountain Grove defenders for a basket. Dewick scored 11 points in defeat as the Panthers won the District title. Dewick scored 28 against Ava and 7 against Licking, as one of just two seniors on Liberty’s team. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)