MSHP
Youth Hunters bag 4,332 turkeys See Page 10
Troop G to conduct sobriety checkpoint
Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces that a sobriety checkpoint will be held in Howell County sometime in the month of May. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, in cooperation with area law enforcement, will conduct the checkpoint. Sobriety checkpoints are part of the Patrol’s efforts to remove careless and intoxicated drivers from Missouri’s highways. This enforcement operation will be conducted at a location which has been found to experience a higher than normal number of alcohol-related contacts, hazardous driving contacts, and traffic crashes. Captain Inman says, “The use of sobriety checkpoints enable the Missouri State Highway Patrol to enhance our efforts in removing drugged and intoxicated drivers from our roadways. Please, never drink and drive.” In support of “The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths,” the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life and Wear It!
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Easter Celebrations held throughout community See Page 2
Vol. 108 - Issue 13
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2014
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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View Three-year drug investigation Mtn. man fatally leads to string of arrests in injured in traffic crash 5 southern Missouri towns In the early morning hours of Monday, April 14, 2014, officers from multiple state, county, and city law enforce-
ment agencies concluded a Over the course of approxiseries of long-term narcotics mately three years, officers investigations in Texas with the Missouri State HighCounty, Missouri. way Patrol, the South Central
Howell County
Man accused of stabbing death pleads ‘not guilty’ A man accused of stabbing and killing Michael K. Tyler, 42 of West Plains, MO, has plead not guilty to the charges of murder-2nd degree and armed criminal action. He appeared before Judge David Daniel T. Paul Evans on Monday, Norton, 33 April 21, 2014 at the
Howell County Courthouse. The incident occurred on Wednesday, February 12th at 2301 East State Route K in West Plains, MO. Norton allegedly stabbed Tyler in the neck after Tyler asked
Norton to leave due to him arguing with a female subject inside the residence. Norton is currently being held in the Howell County Jail on charges of murder-2nd degree and armed criminal action. His bond was set at $1,000,000. Norton is also being held without bond on a probation/parole violation.
MV-BT School Board
Lincoln Days Elected officials sworn into office April 26th The annual gathering of Howell County Republicans to honor their most famous alumnus, Abraham Lincoln, will feature a presentation by one of the nation’s youngest United States Representatives, Jason Smith, 33 of Salem, MO. The event will be held on Saturday, April 26th at the West Plains Civic Center. Smith won a special election last June to occupy the seat left vacant by the resignation of long-time congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson. Smith is seeking election to his first full term as the Representative from the 8th District of Missouri and faces no opposition in the August Primary election. Since his election last June, Smith has taken on conservative issues affecting the 8th District of Missouri including a battle over the long-term plan for the Ozarks National Scenic Riverways. Howell County Lincoln Day will be held in the Magnolia Room on the second floor of the West Plains Civic Center with a reception to See Lincoln Days on Page 8
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MV-BT School Board - The newly elected board members were sworn in on Thursday, April 17th at the Mountain View-Birch Tree School Board meeting held at the Liberty Middle School. Pictured above, Sally Hardman swears in Shelly Mantel, Keith Tharp and Steve Vines. After the swearing in, the board elected officers. Board President is Steve Vines; Vice President is Kent Smith; Secretary/Treasurer is Sally Hardman and Board Delegate is Shelly Mantel. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Drug Task Force, Texas County and Wright County sheriff’s departments, and Cabool, Houston, Licking, Mountain Grove, and Summersville police departments conducted a series of narcotics investigations involving the distribution/sales/ possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and prescription medications. The investigation involved approximately 58 individuals in and around the Texas County, Missouri, area. Grand jury indictments for each defendant were obtained through the Texas County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office prior to the mass arrest operation initiated Monday morning. Arrest teams consisted of members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Texas County Sheriff’s Department, Wright County Sheriff’s Department, Cabool Police Department, Houston Police Department, Licking Police Department, Mountain Grove Police Department, Summersville Police Department, and South Central Drug Task Force. Following is a list of arrested individuals and charges: Miles C. Wolf Jr. 36, Houston, Missouri, eight counts distribution of a controlled substance Hazel M. Post, 50, Houston, Missouri, three counts distribution of a controlled substance See MSHP on Page 8
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Public scoping comment period now open for Big Spring bridge project The Ozark National Sce- tional Park Service (NPS), in eral Highway Administration Environmental Assessment nic Riverways of the Na- cooperation with the Fed- (FHWA), is initiating an to analyze the proposed repair or replacement of the Big Spring Bridge in Carter County, Missouri. The Big submitted by Manda Stout board of hunger, and an op- you as if it were a film trailer, portunity to remember the re- or a promotional ad to draw Spring Bridge was originally constructed in 1977, Haiti...a fifth world country, sources we have to better our and has deteriorated over See Haiti on Page 5 an 11 million people poster existence. If I could approach time. The NPS and FHWA are seeking comments on the proposed project and its potential impacts. Attached you will find a newsletter that contains background information about the proposed project. You are invited to review the background information and submit comments through the NPS’s Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website at h t t p : / / parkplanning.nps.gov/, Big Spring Bridge Project. Comments can also be mailed to: Lisa Landers, Federal Highway Administration, 21400 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA 20166. Haiti Team - A team of 22 travelled to Haiti. Together they treated over 2,020 people. To ensure that your comTeam members include Sharon Bridges, Kim Bybee, Brittany Denbow, Naomi Dyck, Lydia ments are included in the Fancher, Eric Hankins, Janet Hankins, Zachary Heindselmon, Abby Hockman, Steve process, all comments must Hockman, Richard Hinderick, Alexi Hyneman, Jessica Mathews, German Martinez, Michael Noonan, Kim Reinertsen, Jon Roberts, Sarah Rowe, Manda Stout, Janell Walker, Logan be entered or postmarked by May 30, 2014. Walker and Audrey Williams. (Photo provided to the Standard)
Reflections on Haiti
A Mountain View man was fatally injured in a traffic accident on Wednesday, April 16th. The incident occurred around 5:05 p.m. in Maries County on Hwy. 63 and Hwy. AA. According to reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 1986 Mazda Pickup, operated by Raymond W. Daiker, 23 of Willow Springs, MO, was travelling Northbound when he crossed the centerline and struck a 2006 Chevrolet Pickup, operated by Daniel F. Kleffner, 45 of Vienna, MO, head-on. Daiker was transported to Phelps See Fatality on Page 8
Howell County
Spring pinwheel garden at courthouse The 37th Judicial CASA is putting a new “spin” on child abuse and prevention awareness. Purchase a pinwheel for $2.00 (or donation) and help us plant a Pinwheel Garden. A symbol of childhood representing efforts to ensure the safe and healthy care and development of children. The Pinwheel Garden will be planted on the West Plains Court Square on Friday, April 25th at 12:00 noon. Come out and support a great cause.
Howell County
MOST WANTED
The Howell County Sheriff’s Department has issued warrants and is looking for two 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. Israel Casares, age 32 Wanted for failure to appear for a class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance exIsrael Casares cept 35 grams or less of marijuana. When captured, he will be held without bond. Gary A. Burk, age 31 Wanted for class B felony charge of distribution/delivery/manufacture/produce/attempt Gary A. a controlled substance. Burk When captured, he will be held on a $20,000 bond. 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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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Upcoming Events Class of 1984 Reunion
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The graduating class 1984 Liberty Eagles will be having their 30 year class reunion on June 22, 2014 at Alley Springs Pavilion starting at 11:00 a.m. Please bring a covered dish to share. Hot dogs and burgers will be provided. For more information contact 417-424-3384.
OzCon 2014 May 3, 4
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OzCon 2014 will be coming to the West Plains Civic Center on Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th. There will be video games, table-top games, collectable card games, comics, Standard News Archive - April 16, 2003 - Piper Francis shows mom and dad her Easter Basket full of eggs 0cosplay, anime, dagorhir, books, contests, prizes and more! from the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce. For more information visit us at www.facebook.com/ozcon or www.oz-con.com
MV Color Run May 3 The Life Changing Network of Mountain View will host their first 5K Color Run/Walk on Saturday, May 3, 2014. All proceeds from the run will benefit the Liberty High School Busy Hands Workshop Program. The race has a $20 entry fee which includes t-shirt, sun glasses and a color bag. The race will begin at the Liberty High School Football Field at 12:00 p.m. The race will begin at 2:00 p.m. There will be a grand finale color blast celebration at 3:30 p.m. Registration deadline is Friday, April 18, 2014. Forms may be picked up at the Liberty High School or Mountain View Elementary.
Auditions for ‘Oliver’ Auditions for the summer musical ‘Oliver’ will take place Tuesday, April 29th at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, May 6th at 6:00 p.m. at the West Plains Avenue Theater. Callbacks will be May 9th if necessary. Mark your calendars There will be roles for ages 8 and up. Those with limited singing experience are still encouraged to audition. Anyone interested in assisting with stage crew, back stage or front of house duties should attend or send word via email to director Jordan Hall at: j_hall987@yahoo.com Wednesday, April 23rd The musical will be directed by Jordan Hall with music under TBA the direction of David Hall. Book, music and lyrics are all by LHS Boys & Girl Tennis to Lionel Bart and based on Charles Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist compete in West Plains Performances will be July 11th, 12th at 7:00 p.m., July 13th at Tournament 2:00 p.m., July 15th at 7:00 p.m., July 17th, July 18th, July 19th 9:00 a.m. at 7:00 p.m. and July 20th at 2:00 p.m. - Howell County Health
the whole family and info Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Willow booths. Those participating in the following day’s Fun Run Springs. Call (417) 469-5550 may also pick up their t-shirts. for information Thursday, April 24th 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. The 5th Annual Zizzer Mountain View Rotary Club to Throwdown Dodgeball meet at Ron’s Family RestauTournament will be held. rant Teams of 8-10 for a fee of $5 9:00 a.m. per member. Spectators $2 or - Arthritis Exercise at the Mtn. $1 plus canned good. View Senior Center Proceeds will benefit Bridges. - Swedish Weaving at the Mtn. For details, call 256-6150. Department satellite clinic View Senior Center 6:00 p.m. from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 9:30 a.m. Skating & Open gym at the The Good Samaritan Care LHS Golf Meet at Mtn. Grove Mtn. View Family Youth Center Clinic, 501 W. Hwy 160 in Mtn. 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. For more View. Services offered are Alcoholics Anonymous and Alinformation call 417-934WIC (Women, Infant, and Anon Group to meet at St. 5437. $3 admission per child Children program) and Mary’s Catholic Church, 7:00 p.m. Immunizations. For more located at 1551 Bill Virdon - MSU-WP presents “Miss information, please contact Blvd., West Plains. Call 417Jubilee Concert: An Encore” at Howell County Health 255-9724 or 417-255-0542 for the WP Civic Center Theater. Department at 417-256-7078. more information. Admission is $5 in advance, - Aerobics at the Mtn. View 12:00 p.m. $8 at the door. Children 13 Senior Center Line Dancing at the Mtn. View years and under and current 9:15 a.m. Senior Center MSU-WP students with a Exercise at the Mtn. View 2:00 p.m. BearPass ID are free. Details: Healthcare Bingo at the Mtn. View visit http:// 10:00 a.m. Healthcare wp.mssouristate.edu/ucp/ or Swedish Weaving at the Mtn. 3:00 p.m. call 255-7966 View Senior Center LHS Boys & Girl Track Meet at - STARS Foundation presents 11:30 a.m. Mtn. Grove “101 Dalmatians” at the Star Blood Pressure Checks at 4:00 p.m. Theater. Call (417) 254-3168 the Mtn. View Senior Center Bingo at the Mountain View for information. http:// 12:00 p.m. VFW Hall, Bingo starts at 6:30 thestarsfoundation.blogspot.com - Willow Springs Rotary Club, Saturday, April 26th p.m. 12:00 p.m. at Open Range. TBA 4:30 p.m. Contact Teresa Waggoner at LHS Boys Baseball Game vs. LHS Boys Baseball to (417) 469-4092 for informacompete in the Dora TournaHouston tion. ment 5:30 p.m. - Line Dancing at the Mtn. TBA - 4th-6th Grade Girl Scouts to View Senior Center meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street LHS Girls Soccer to compete 2:00 p.m. in Zizzer Classic in Mountain View. For more Bingo at the Mtn. View 9:00 a.m. information call Joyce Dixon at Healthcare - The Ozarks Medical Center 417-934-2394. 5:00 p.m. Fun Run will present the Yoga Classes at the Mountain Yoga Class at the Learning Superhero 5k, 10K and 1.5 View United Methodist Church. Station in the Ferguson mile at 9 a.m. Early registraCall 417-247-7153 for more Building, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 tion ends April 11. Proceeds information. p.m. Call (417) 469-0209 for benefit the OMC Cancer 6:30 p.m. information. Treatment Center. For more Beginner Line Dancing 5:30 p.m. information, visit Classes at the Mtn. View Awana’s at the First Baptist www.ozarksmedicalcenter.com/ Family Youth Center Church in Mountain View. funrun.asp or call 257-6735. 7:00 p.m. Tonights theme: “Bandana - The University of Missouri STARS Foundation presents Night” It will also be Sparks Howell County Extension “101 Dalmatians” at the Star Store Night. Beekeeping Class will be Theater. Call (417) 254-3168 6:30 p.m. held at Hirsch Fed and Farm for information. http:// Narcotics Anonymous, 6:30 thestarsfoundation.blogspot.com Supply Registration is $55 p.m. at Mothers Against 7:30 p.m. and includes 2 books. There Methamphetamine (MAM) Advanced Line Dancing at the will be a one hour lunch 503 E. Main Street Willow Mtn. View Family Youth Center break. Register by April 21 at Springs. For information call Friday, April 25th 256-2391. For details, contact (417) 469-0018 or (417) 855TBA Amy Patillo at 9113. LHS Boys Baseball to patilloa@missouri.ed 8:00 p.m. compete in the Dora Tourna10:00 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous and ment Annual 2 person Scramble TBA Golf Tournament sponsored LHS Girls Soccer to compete by the Ozarks Family YMCA in Zizzer Classic and G&W Foods. Shotgun (Help for friends 9:00 a.m. start at 10:00 a.m. at the & families of alcoholics) Aerobics at the Mtn. View Willow Springs Municipal Golf Senior Center Course. Register at the YMCA Monday - 7:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 405 W. Main Street or call Mtn. View The Ozarks Medical Center (417) 469-5101. Presbyterian Church will host a Health and 6:00 p.m. Wellness Expo from 3:00 p.m. - Skating & Open gym at the 205 E. 2nd Street to 7:00 p.m. in the Willard Mtn. View Family Youth Center 417-247-7146 Hunter Classroom and until 10:00 p.m. For more or include door prizes, giveinformation call 417-934aways, super hero activities for 5437. $3 admission per child 417-247-0566 6:30 p.m. Howell County Republican “Lincoln Day Banquet” will be LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: held at the WP Civic Center Readers are encouraged to share their opinions by writSunday, April 27th ing letters to the editor. Letters to the editor will be pub8:00 p.m. lished without charge. Letters to the editor must be signed Willow Springs Alcoholics and include the town in which the writer lives to ensure the Anonymous and Al-Anon letter’s authenticity. If a name is left off a letter it will not be meetings at the Sacred Heart published. Names will not be withheld from the letters unChurch. Call 417-469-5550 for more information. der any circumstances. We reserve the right to not publish Monday, April 28th a letter to the editor if anything written is considered libel. 9:00 a.m. Any letter that praises or criticizes any private business in - LHS Golf SCA Meet the publishing area will not be printed. We reserve the right - Zumba at the Mtn. View to edit letters without changing their meaning. All letters to Senior Center the editor will be published as soon as they are submitted - Aerobics at the Mtn. View as space permits us to do so. Senior Center
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Beginners/Advanced Line Dance Workout A free beginners/advanced line dance workout is offered each Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Summersville Senior Center. This is not a class but rather exercise for those who need the motivation of music and friends. Beginners’ workout is at 1:00 p.m. and advanced begins at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to stay for both workouts. A $1.00 donation to the senior center is suggested to cover use of the facility. Contact Kathie Cox 417-932-4866 for more information.
Birch Tree Alumni Banquet approaching The Birch Tree Alumni Banquet is set for Saturday, May 10th at the Birch Tree Elementary. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and the meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Dues and meal are $20. The banquet is open to all Birch Tree graduates. Each graduate may bring one adult guest. All former teachers are welcome, too. This year the theme is “Yesterdays”. Feel free to bring old photos, etc. Please make reservations to attend. Contact Judy Barnes, HC 4 Box 44, Birch Tree, MO 65438; phone: 573-292-3228; email: btmama5@yahoo.com or go to Facebook. Reservations may also be sent to Shirley Brown, Route 2 Box 296-1-C, Birch Tree, MO 65438; phone: 573-292-3434.
Need work done, unable to do it yourself, call us Mountain View, Pleasant Grove United Methodist Churches announce: It’s that time again to put in your request if you or someone you know needs free work done. What we are looking for is work that is not able to be done by home owner do to illness, injury or disability. We are here to help. Let us know if you need light carpentry work, weeding, cleaning or other projects. How this Works, the homeowner provides supplies, the churches provide free labor. Please call Mountain View office at 417-934-5033, leave your name, phone number, address and a description of the job needed done. Serving our communities one family at a time.
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10:00 a.m. Swedish Weaving Class at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:00 p.m. Line Dancing at the Mtn. View Senior Center 3:00 p.m. LHS Boys & Girls Track Meet at Willow Springs 4:00 p.m. - LHS Boys & Girls Tennis Match at Houston - LMS Boys & Girls Track Meet at Salem 4:30 p.m. - LHS Girls Soccer at Hillcrest - LHS Boys Baseball Game vs. Salem 5:00 p.m. Yoga Class at the Learning Station in the Ferguson Building, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call (417) 469-0209 for information. 5:30 p.m. - 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 Mountain View Community Center, instructed by Mary Zitter-Newman 6:00 p.m. Mountain View group of Narcotics Anonymous will meet at the Mountain View Christian Church, located on South Highway 17, in the basement. For questions call Tonya at 417-362-0494. 7:00 p.m. -Mountain View Al-Anon will meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mountain View, MO. For more information call 417934-2682. Tuesday, April 29th 10:00 a.m. Arthritis Exercise at the MV Senior Center 12:00 p.m. - Mountain View Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Mountain View Community Center. Call 417-934-2794 for more information. - Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce. Call (417) 4695519 or (417) 252-0918 for information. 4:00 p.m. - LHS Boys & Girls Tennis Match vs Richland - LHS Golf Meet at Willow Springs 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 Mountain View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394. 6:00 p.m. Audition dates for the musical version of “Oliver.” A large cast and crew will be needed. Performance dates are July 11-13, 15, 17-20. For details, contact j_hall987@yahoo.com 6:30 p.m. Country Dance at the Mountain View Community Center 8:00 p.m. Mountain View A.A. group meets at the Presbyterian Church in the basement. The church is located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mountain View
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Giving Missouri the Freedom to Work
Capitol Report: Congressman Jason Smith Obama Budget Hurts Military Preparedness
The primary responsibility of the federal government and the President of the United States is to secure the safety of American citizens at home and abroad. President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2015 budget is reckless and irresponsible in many ways, particularly with respect to our national security. President Obama’s proposed budget cuts leave our military grossly underprepared and underfunded. The biggest threat to our military should not be our federal bureaucracy. President Obama wants to scale back American military spending to historic lows and cut some troop levels to numbers not seen since before our Greatest Generation defeated evil in World War II. Reducing our Army by 100,000 active soldiers, the Army Guard by 39,000 soldiers, and the Marine Corps by 14,000 marines will hurt America’s military preparedness. Our men and women in uniform cannot be expected to defend our nation without the proper resources. An undersized military is an invitation for other nations looking to hurt Americans at home and abroad. Low troop numbers and antiquated equipment will leave our military unprepared. Our military’s readiness would be unthinkable under President Obama’s Budget. The President’s budget would
leave seven Air Force squadrons unable to deploy and only four of forty Army Brigade Combat teams ready to deploy. Planned orders for new Ground Combat Vehicles would be cancelled. U2 Aircrafts and A-10 Warthog Aircrafts would be retired. Eleven Navy Cruisers and the USS George Washington Aircraft Carrier would be taken offline. With the conflicts and threats that constantly arise in our dangerous world, our military can no longer afford to be under prepared. Our men and women who sacrifice time with their families and risk their own lives should be honored with the full support of the nation they protect. President Obama’s Budget reduces the pay raise for service members from 1.8% to 1% for the second year in a row. Most TRICARE plans would be eliminated and healthcare costs increased for active duty families and retired service members. Commissaries and housing allowance will also be reduced resulting in rising living expenses for military families. Reducing salaries and cutting benefits to our men and women in uniform is not the way to cure Washington’s budget woes. It’s time that President Obama honor and protect our service members who daily honor and protect our country. President Reagan said it best with his, “Peace through strength” motto. America’s military must be prepared to confront threats at home and around the world. With new threats and unrest increasing daily, now is not the time to scale back on military. Defending our nation and supporting our service members should be our top budget priority.
Legislation Gains Traction I have written about the Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) and Senate Concurrent Resolution 22 several times during this legislative session. The riverways and the attractions surrounding it not only enrich the lives of folks living in the area, but the lives of those who visit it as well. That is why I sponsored SCR 22. I want to ensure that the livelihood of these great people is not affected by a bureaucratic change that truly goes beyond just changing a management plan. SCR 22 urges the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service to take one of three options in regards to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways: choose the “no-action alternative” option of the general management plan. It also calls for the Department of Interior to enter into negotiations with the Missouri Department of Conservation for the return of the ONSR to the State of Missouri, or enter into a contract with the Missouri Department of Conservation for the management, operation, and maintenance of the ONSR. The House Tourism and Natural Resources Committee held a public hearing on the bill on April 17. Earlier this week I also learned that there is a plan to close Alley Mill from mid-April through August. The closing of this iconic mill frustrates and saddens me, even though it is only temporary. This mill, which is a popular tourist attraction with its bright red paint and rich history, will be closed for repairs, which we can all agree are needed. What I cannot understand is the need to close it during peak tourist season. The riverways will be filled with floaters and hikers over the next several months and sadly many will not have a chance to enjoy Alley Mill this year. This week another piece of legislation I sponsored, Senate Bill 860, has been first read in the House. This measure creates an exemption for sales and use taxes for used manufactured homes. The reasoning for not charging sales tax on these used homes is the same as applied in Senate Bill 693, sponsored by Sen. Mike Parson, R-Bolivar. This measure would exempt any vehicle that is 10 years old or older and is being re-sold for less than $15,000, from paying sales tax. Across the board I and other members of the upper chamber support these measures. As we prepare to celebrate Easter I hope each of you is able to find a moment to celebrate this joyous holiday with the love of friends and family. This holiday is a perfect time to come together in celebration of our faith, family and new beginnings. It is a busy time in the building and especially in my office. In the last several weeks my two dedicated staff members have been handling hundreds of calls a day, sometimes so many calls come in at a time that our voicemail system fills with as many as 25 calls as the ladies are responding to others . While they are working their hardest, it may be hard to reach them, or me. Please know you and your opinions are important to us. As always, I appreciate it when groups from around Missouri and from our community back home come to visit me at the Capitol. If you would like to arrange a time to come and visit me in Jefferson City, or if you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact my Capitol office at (573) 751-1882.
OzSBI: First Annual Small Business Week The Ozarks Small Business Incubator is proud to announce their First Annual Small Business Week to be held May 12th through May 15th at OzSBI, 408 Washington Avenue, West Plains. Aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners and others are invited to attend the workshops and seminars scheduled that week. This years events, sponsored by Community First Banking Company, Centurylink, and Business Women of Missouri – West Plains, are constructed to reflect the steps entrepreneurs take in starting and growing a business and include a mix of free and fee events. Small Business Week will kickoff with an inaugural luncheon on Monday, May 12th at noon featuring Joyce Layman a motivational speaker from Kansas City. Attendees will enjoy a delicious lunch provided by Colton’s while listening to an energy producing speech on networking called, “Connecting the Dots: Making Connections
House Speaker Tim Jones
Over the past several years, Missouri has lost far too many jobs to bordering states because our economic development policies have failed to keep pace with the times. Under Governor Nixon, our state has persisted to focus on biggovernment, handout-centric policies which have placed Missouri at a competitive disadvantage. I want to change this, as do many of my fellow Republicans in the Missouri House and Missouri Senate. Our conservative majority has been assembling a package of reforms which will help vault our economy into the upper echelon of the nation, and Freedom to Work legislation is a vital part of the plan. Freedom to Work is a simple measure which states that no worker may be required to join a union or pay dues to get a job. To me, and to many others across the state, this is simply common sense. The choice about whether or not to join a union should be up to each individual worker, not forced upon them as a condition of their employment. Unfortunately, union bosses see it differently. This bill threatens their power, and if passed, it will give control of the unions back to Missouri’s workers by enabling them to exercise accountability and
leave a union if they disagree with the union’s actions. Because union bosses fear losing their power, they are representing this measure as the death of unions. The truth could not be any more opposite. The number one threat to unions is the same as the number one threat to our workforce as a whole – inaction on our economy. Indiana and Michigan, two very unionized states, recognized this when adopting their own Freedom to Work laws. They had been losing jobs for years, and now they have started to bring jobs back. For an example that is closer to home: our neighboring state of Oklahoma, which has a Freedom to Work law, actually gained 21,000 union members between 2011 and 2012 because their economy is growing. In Missouri, we lost 51,000 over the same time period because our economy is stagnant. The economic record of Freedom to Work legislation is clear: states with a Freedom to Work law grow more quickly than states without a Freedom to Work law. The difference is magnified in certain economic sectors, especially manufacturing; the National Institute for Labor Relations Research found that the real manufacturing GDP grew by 31.8% in states with a Freedom to Work law between 2002 and 2012, while the growth rate was much smaller in non-Freedom to Work states – only 20.6%. This year, we have the potential to join the ranks of other Freedom to Work states, and it is my hope that my fellow Republicans in the House and Senate will vote to support this common sense policy and put Freedom to Work on the ballot in 2014.
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Heaven is for Real All of us have wondered about Heaven, but over the past several years there’s been more and more skepticism from critics that claim Heaven is simply a fairytale. Well, one little boy would beg to differ! “Heaven Is For Real” is our movie of the week. This film is a faith-based family drama inspired by Nebraska pastor Todd Burpo’s best-selling memoir about his son Colton’s alleged experiences in heaven when he was 4 years old. Burpo proposes that, during surgery, Colton somehow visited heaven, proving that the afterlife exists. At the age of four, Colton Burpo (Connor Corum) becomes seriously ill. He is rushed
by his parents Todd (Greg Kinnear) and Sonja (Kelly Reilly) to the hospital where it is determined he has a ruptured appendix. Though the doctors are skeptical, Connor makes a miraculous recovery, and is soon home with his parents and older sister Cassie (Lane Styles). It isn’t until a little later that Colton begins to talk about his experience of going to heaven and back during his surgery. At first, Todd and Sonja chalk his accounts up to his wild imagination. Their thoughts on the matter begin to change drastically once Colton describes meeting relatives he couldn’t possibly have known, and Todd, as a pastor, begins to dig for answers to questions that we’ve all asked
at one time or another. For the longest time Christian films delivered wonderful messages of hope and faith, but the quality of the films were really subpar. That’s changed dramatically over the past several years as filmmakers and movie studios have began to realize there’s a large market that hadn’t really been tapped into until Mel Gibson decided to test the waters. This movie is really one of the best Christian films I’ve had the pleasure of viewing. The writing and direction is top notch and the film features the best cast I can recall for a faith based film. Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly, Margo Martindale, and Thomas Haden Church are all wonderful in this picture and the adorable newcomer Connor Corum is sure to steal your heart, no matter what your religious beliefs are. I really loved this film and I can’t recommend it highly enough. It’s a must see for believers and nonbelievers alike. 5 out of 5 stars!
Calling all cowboys! Dust off those hats and boots and come to Summersville Branch Library on Saturday, April 26th. We’ll have a real Clydesdale horse, rope tricks demonstration, bull roping, around-the-campfire music and story, take-home personalized WANTED posters, and much more at our Cowboy Roundup for the little cowpokes beginning at 10:30 a.m. There is no charge for this library activity. Phone the library for more information. We’re so proud of our wall display frames that our Friends of the Summersville Library, and May through July will be dedicated to honoring our local veterans. We need 8x10 photos for the display. A copy will be made, so the original will not need to be left at the library. We’ll need the name, branch of service, war, and year to make an info note for each photo. These should be brought to the library AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. New books to our fiction shelf this week include The Last Olympian, juvenile by Rick Riordan; Two Dudes: One Pan, cookbook by Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo; Windows 8.1 For Dummies; Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown and The Hello, Goodbye Window, The Caldecott Medal book by Norton Juster and Chris Raschka, both easy juvenile; Pioneer Women: The Lives of Women on the Frontier , nonfiction by linda Peavy & Ursula Smith; America’s First Ladies, non-fiction by Betty Boyd Caroli; Through the Lens: National Geographic’s Greatest
Photographs; and a DVD movie, Steve Carell’s Despicable Me2. Summersville Friends of the Library meet at 5 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Summersville Branch Library. The next meeting will be held on May 12th. Everyone is invited to come and participate in the growth of the new Summersville Branch Library. Texas County Library now has e-Books and audio books available to download for Texas County Library patrons! To view the catalog and download, go to our website: texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, click on “e-books”, or come by the library for assistance. Texas County Library cards are required. Anyone wishing to use a computer at the library will need to have a valid Texas County Library card. The cards are FREE, but we will need to see a picture I.D. and a separate proof of current address at the time of application. Children under the age of 18 years must have a Texas County Library card and parent or guardian permission to use the Internet on one of our computers. Remember to save your Best Choice brand barcodes for the library and Box Tops For Education for our grade school. Texas County Library receives 3 cents for each Best Choice barcode! Thanks, West Plains and Mountain View friends, for sending yours to us. Summersville Library is a branch of Texas County Library and located at 480 First Street, on the south side of the square, next door to Open Door in Summersville. Business hours are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m Saturday. Check out our webpage @ texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us or contact the library: 417932-5261 or toll-free 888-6094491, or e-mail us: svlib@texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, or fax: 417-932-5262.
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Death Notices Thalia Lorraine McCann Thalia Lorraine McCann, Phyllis (Charles) Davis. 64, of Mountain View, MisThalia was united in marsouri departed this life on April riage to Gary Lynn McCann on March 19, 1968 in Mountain View Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Ryan. Survivors include her husband, Gary, of the home in Mountain View; one son, Stacy McCann and wife, Sharon, of Mountain View; one brother, Thales Davis of Oklahoma City, OK; two sisters, Sharon Tabor of Tennessee and Wilma Murphy of St. Louis, MO; five grandchildren, Ashlynn, Amber, Rian, Staci, 18, 2014 at Mercy Hospital, and Jason; and two great Springfield, Missouri. She was grandchildren, Memphis and born October 2, 1949 in Pasco, Kale. Washington, the daughter of Thalia was employed by the Thales Luther and Wilma Penninger and Ipock Process-
Haiti you in, I would grip your heart with high definition photos, use a commanding voice to attract your attention, and have a sound crew to make your suspense grow. Perhaps I am speaking to a group that feels like we should help our own before we travel to foreign lands, perhaps I am telling this story to a group of people who are interested in learning and knowing every detail about a people far away, or perhaps it is just me simply painting a picture of things I have seen. Either way, the experience has been brought before me and I lived it. It changed everything I am or will be from here on out. A cocoon is defined as a protective covering. My cocoon is a good place, those who have raised me those who love me now, the fabrics that make me who I am, and the view I have from the place I was formed. I am thankful for it, but cocoons are for a season only. I am evolving, growth is happening, so as my cocoon tears way and my wings allow my perspective of the world to change, maybe just maybe you too will be inspired to act on what moves you, regardless of where on the planet it exists, it shares your home. So many of you have given me so much, from financial support, to encouragement, towards the works or writings of Haiti. I am am forever thankful, it would be like pouring yourself into something and no one ever seeing it, a part would be lost. That is in part how I feel about the lives I have encountered in Haiti. The circumstances that brought me to this place, to these people is important no doubt, but in my opinion their story is what I believe matters. I met a young woman on my travels this year who came into to the dental clinic with a problematic tooth. Simple enough of a story. Through her eyes an American team of Doctors had shown up to her village to help. Her area is called Renault, it is a slum of Haiti. This is always a odd term to me because the country is the poorest of poor, yet this area is distinctly lower. Her area has been not worth patrolling by the police or the UN. In fact this particular area that we help with the Sunday morning feed program in which over 1000 children walked to, Rod and Deb have told us that the authorities have informed them if they run into trouble, don’t bother calling...they won’t respond. This is her home, the environment that she knows. She has walked with her 19 month old on her hip in the hot sun and a very abscessed tooth to hopefully have an extraction from the clinic set
Annual Ebenezer Cemetery Association meeting May 4 The Ebenezer Cemetery Association (Forest Dell Cemetery) invites all family and interested community members to attend the Annual Cemetery Meeting on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting is held in the Forest Dell Community Building (old school house). Please contact Mark Horst at 417.934.6232 for information.
Ellen Lucille “Lucy” Mast
ing Plant for over 17 years. She also worked as a housekeeper for RCT for 18 years. Thalia loved to cook, sew, and quilt. She enjoyed decorating cakes for over 25 years. She could do anything that she set her mind to do. After retirement, she enjoyed watching her grandkids. She will be missed by family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, with Pastor Rodney McCann officiating. Memorials may be made to VFW Post 3009, Mountain View. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com
From Page One up. I asked her to sit down in the dental chair and her baby began to cry. I offered to hold the child, I keep expecting there to be a day an instinct in me doesn’t want to kidnap but so far it hasn’t passed. I entertained the young one and mom got her tooth pulled, as I walked her to pharmacy for some pain meds, I had hugged her and told her I was sorry and the medicine would help the pain, and I began to return to my station. I stopped as something in my chest constricted, this happens to me a lot in Haiti. I went and got a translator and sat down to ask her a few questions and tell her she had impressed me with her strength and obviously love for her child, I wanted to tell her she was a beautiful young woman and God had a plan for her and her life and that I was happy to have met her, that when I went back to my village I would not forget her. She smiled and said thank you, she was 12... We had a team of 22 this year. We treated over 2020 people. Many people were given a small surgery fund and sent to the local hospital that Dr Roberts is so involved with. Every team member worked tirelessly and I believe were profoundly affected. The camp fund raisers you all helped with were met with wonderful joy as we handed the girls their new knee pads, spanks and sports bras. We also were able to give the team Tim is working with of young men knee pads. This gives the children an opportunity to be a part of something bigger, travel, and gain a better understanding of changing their environment. There are countless projects going on, from the Hospital, the Aids orphanage, the Wedding Ministry, the clean water wells, the Camp Manahaim, to Medical teams going. The Stitching Sisters work tirelessly throughout the year to adorn young ones with new clothing after a scabies treatment. These dresses show up every year in Haiti I can spot them on villagers, it is a
beautiful fingerprint of your work here. Team members: Sharon Bridges, Kim Bybee, Brittany Denbow, Naomi Dyck, Lydia Fancher, Eric Hankins, Janet Hankins, Zachary Heindselmon, Abby Hockman, Steve Hockman, Richard Hinderick, Alexi Hyneman, Jessica Mathews, German Martinez, Michael Noonan, Kim Reinertsen, Jon Roberts, Sarah Rowe, Manda Stout, Janell Walker, Logan Walker, Audrey Williams. Again Haiti teaches me, cuts me, changes me into who I am. I was given the name Just Manda, not Amanda, not Mandy, just Manda. I have a shirt that this is printed on the back of. My first year I went to Haiti I wore it, it stuck. When I take this trip I ironically can be just Manda, I shed a few other roles just for the week, and am JUST MANDA. I believe I was designed to give, designed to share, it brings me immense joy. Simplify and do what you were designed to do. Simple needs met. Haiti reminds me to strip away everything complicated and serve simple needs. God invites us to return to infancy and remember our basic needs, food, water, and his love, sometimes he requires it. Notice the simple acts, the simple needs that surround you and apply yourself. You are designed to do so, what a shame for us to waste even more than we already have. Simply Act. James 2:15-17 (NIV) “Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and be fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is DEAD.” Remember to be a people planet.Thank you. Additional information can be found on the HarvestInternational.org website, click on The Wrays, or Camp Manaheim to see what a small donation can do to change a country.
Ellen Lucille “Lucy” Mast, View, Missouri. She was born 101, of Mountain View, Mis- on June 14, 1912, the daughsouri, and former resident of ter of Oscar and Minnie (Jackson) Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Valley Davis; one brother, Clarence A. Davis; and daughter-in-law, Susan Mast. Survivors include her son, David Mast, of Mountain View, MO; grandchildren, Jonathan Mast and wife, Jawanda, of Olathe, KS, Elizabeth Lacomb and husband, Rodney, of Elton, LA, James Mast and wife, Natalie, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas for 97 Joplin, MO, and Jennifer years, departed this life on Spencer and husband, Glenn, April 19, 2014 at Mountain of Mountain View, MO; five View Healthcare, Mountain great grandchildren, Rosia,
Hali, Rachel, Brandon, and Claire; and two great great grandchildren, Alexandra and Rickie. Lucy was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, where she served as secretary/treasurer for many years. Lucy was a hard-working lady who was an avid gardener. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Prairie Grove Cemetery, Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Dr. Richard Niswonger officiating under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com
Wesley Wayne Scarbrough Wesley Wayne Scarbrough, Mountain View, Missouri departed this earth on April 16, 2014 in Vienna, Missouri at the age of 33 years. He was born August 9, 1980 in Meridian, Mississippi. Wesley was preceded in death by his brother, Richard “Junior” Scarbrough; father and stepmother, Richard Warren and Dede Lynn Scarbrough; and grandparents, Fred and Dolly Mae Scarbrough and Lillian Scarbrough. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Ann Scarbrough, and children, Kyle and Lily, all
of the home in Mountain View; mother, Linda McDonald of Bloomfield, MO; stepfather, Idos McDonald of Edinburg, MS; sisters, Helen “Renee” Jones of Bloomfield, MO and Becky Henry and Sarah Williams, both of Cooter, MO; and grandfather, Thomas Wesley Scarbrough of Collinsville, MS. Wesley “Peanut” was a giant kid at heart, which was most evident when he was in the presence of children. His goofy smile and mischievous nature drew them to him like a moth to a flame. His laid-
back personality made everyone who met him, feel like they were his best friend. When not spending time with his family, Wesley enjoyed hunting and fishing. Wesley’s time on earth was far too short. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Apostolic Faith Tabernacle, Mountain View, Missouri. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com
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Howell County Sheriff’s reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
INCIDENTS Thursday, March 27, 2014 Team members from the WP/HC SWAT Team assisted deputies from the Oregon County Sheriff’s Department with the service of a high risk narcotics search warrant. Saturday, March 29, 2014 Members of the West Plains/Howell County SWAT Team responded to the West Plains Police Department for a briefing on the execution of a search warrant obtained by West Plains City Officer Lance Coffman. Saturday, April 12, 2014 Deputy Rick Fox responded to CR 7670 in West Plains, MO, in reference to a report of theft. Upon arrival, he spoke with a male subject who stated someone had entered onto his property and stole several items belonging to him. Monday, April 14, 2014 A male subject reported to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office someone had stolen his medication out of his vehicle. Captain Jared Peterman was dispatched to a residence on Private Road 2023 in reference to a domestic disturbance. No physical altercation occurred and the male subject indicated that he was leaving the residence. No charges filed. Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Deputy Aaron Galiher assisted West Plains Police Officer Shannon Sisney with the investigation of suspicious vehicle in the Golf Car Parking Lot on Kentucky Avenue. The investigation led to the arrest of the driver for possession of a controlled substance. A female subject reported that a male subject has failed to report as a sex offender. COMMITMENTS Friday, April 11, 2014 James Allen Dooley, 40 of Mountain View, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 4-13-14 for time served. Sunday, April 13, 2014 Derral Byrnes, 22 of West Plains, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 4-15-14 for time served. Monday, April 14, 2014 Matthew Paul Frommel, 27 of West Plains, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 4-16-14 for time served. James Michael Cochran, 26 of Mountain Grove, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 416-14 for time served. Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Jason Michael Young, 32 of West Plains, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 4-17-14 for time served. Thursday, April 17, 2014 Mary Elizabeth Muszynski, 53 of West Plains, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. Friday, April 18, 2014 John Scott Pearson, 25 of Caulfield, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. TRANSFERS Friday, April 18, 2014 Justin Paul Johnson, 32 of West Plains, MO, was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Nathanial Isacc Cash, 20 of Mountain View, MO, was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. James Michael Brockett, 31 of Tipton, MO, was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Joe Shane Coe, 38 of West Plains, MO, was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. ARRESTS Monday, April 7, 2014 Kanaan Jacob Boyd, 20 of Birch Tree, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. He bonded out on 4-15-14 and is to appear in court on 4-21-14. Thursday, April 10, 2014 Timothy J. Carter, 48 of Mountain Grove, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for passing a bad check and a Mountain Grove Warrant. He bonded out on 4-15-14. Friday, April 11, 2014 Christopher Ryan Jared, 28 of Mountain View, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony failure to ap-
The Standard News pear. He bonded out on 4-15-14 and is to appear in court on 421-14. William Henry Hodges, 29 of Thayer, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 4-12-14 and is to appear in court on 5-12-14. Amy Lynn Smith, 20 of Salem, AR, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and tampering with physical evidence. He bonded out on 4-12-14 and is to appear in court on 5-12-14. Saturday, April 12, 2014 Douglas Alonzo Holloway, 20 of Mountain View, MO, was arrested on a Mountain View Municipal Warrant for failure to show proof of insurance and driving while suspended. He was transferred to the Mountain View PD on 4-16-14. Ralph Wayne Burnett, 49 of West Plains, MO, was arrested for DWI-alcohol intoxication. He was released on a summons on 4-13-14 and is to appear in court on 5-27-14. Kevin Ray Hos, 26 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for driving while revoked/suspended. He was released on a summons. Sunday, April 13, 2014 Charles Lee Collins, 28 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Cole County Warrant for delivery/possession/deposit/conceal weapon. He was transferred to Cole County on 4-18-14. Monday, April 14, 2014 Tony Chad Burnham, 38 of Van Buren, MO, was arrested on a Mountain View Warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear and a Howell County Warrant for DWI-alcohol intoxication. He is currently being held on a $16,089 bond. Russell David Larue, 26 of Lebanon, MO, was arrested on a Texas County Warrant for probation violation. He was transferred to Texas County on 4-14-14. Nikolay P. Plyushchev, 34 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on a Willow Springs Warrant for disorderly conduct, property damage and assault. He is currently being held on a $13,000 bond. Ashley D. Haigwood, 24 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for abuse of a child and endangering the welfare of a child-1st degree. She bonded out on 414-14 and is to appear in court on 4-21-14. Billy Ray Combs, 64 of Thayer, MO, was arrested on an Oregon County Warrant for a warrant arrest. He bonded out on 4-14-14 and is to appear in court on 5-14-14. Paul Eugene Volz, 23 of Bismarck, ND, was arrested on a Crawford County Warrant for littering and a Franklin County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 4-15-14. Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Kevin Patrick Hunnewell, 45 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree. He is currently being held on a $7,500 bond. Penny Lynn Powell, 44 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She bonded out on 4-16-14 and is to appear in court on 5-12-14. Adam Lee Smith, 29 of Bear Lake, PA, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. He is currently being held without bond. Robert Chadwick Walker, 34 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $3,500 bond. Logan Zachary Gunter, 21 of Ellington, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation/parole violation. He is currently being held without bond.
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 Sean M. Felt, 45 of Birch Tree, MO, was arrested on Saturday, April 12th at 4:03 p.m. in Carter County for felony possession of methamphetamine; felony possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while revoked. He was later released. James T. Iler, 27 of Winona, MO, was arrested on Friday, April 18th at 1:28 p.m. in Shannon County for misdemeanor possession of marijuana; misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia; no operator’s license and no insurance. He was taken to the Shannon County Jail where he was later released. Britany D. Pendegraft, 24 of Birch Tree, MO, was arrested on Friday, April 18th at 7:00 p.m. in Shannon County for felony Howell County warrant for probation violation and misdemeanor Shannon County traffic warrant. She was taken to the Howell County Jail where she is being held without bond. ACCIDENTS A two-vehicle accident occurred on Wednesday, April 16th at 2:35 p.m. in Howell County on MO Route 17, 5 miles South of Mountain View, MO. According to reports, a 1993 Mercury Sable, operated by Craig T. Schumacher, 50 of Mountain View, MO, failed to yield and struck a 1996 Ford F-150, operated by Bruce E. Zitter, 47 of Mountain View, MO, in the rear. Zitter sought his own treatment for his minor injuries. The accident was investigated by Trooper C.P. Chatman. A two-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday, April 17th at 10:37 a.m. in Douglas County on MO 181, 3 miles North of MO 76. According to reports, a 1986 Honda, operated by Lloyd E. Ebert, 58 of Willow Springs, MO, made a U-Turn in front of a 2003 Chevy 3500, operated by Patrick D. Moorhead, 37 of Cabool, MO. Ebert was flown by Air Evac to Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO, with serious injuries. The accident was investigated by Cpl. D.B. Pounds and Trooper M.A. Philpott.
Driver examination station schedule change Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, announces the Houston, MO, Driver Examination Station will be closed on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Testing will be offered that day from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at West Plains Armory, Porter Wagoner Blvd, West Plains, MO. Normal testing will resume at the Houston DE Station on Wednesday, April 30, 2014.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Elizabeth Jane Poole, 28 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear and a West Plains Warrant for 4 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. She bonded out on 4-17-14 and is to appear in court on 4-28-14. Brandy Lynn Gollaher, 33 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on a Mountain View Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She bonded out on 4-16-14 and is to appear in court on 5-14-14. Theresa Elizabeth Smith, 44 of Eminence, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. She is currently being held without bond. Danielle Elizabeth Fullbright, 20 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for burglary-2nd degree. She bonded out on 4-16-14 and is to appear in court on 5-1214. Lonnie Leroy Rulo, 40 of Gainesville, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for unlawful possession of a controlled substance and probation violation. He is currently being held without bond. Mark Andrew Wilmoth, 50 of Branson, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. He is currently being held without bond. Morgan Lee Miller, 26 of Alton, MO, was arrested on a St. Louis County Warrant for probation/parole violation. He is currently being held without bond. Joe Shane Coe, 38 of West Plains, MO, was arrested for probation/parole violation. He is currently being held without bond. Thursday, April 17, 2014 Melissa Dawn Collins, 29 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 2 counts of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She bonded out on 4-18-14 and is to appear in court on 5-5-14. Joseph R. Briggins, 19 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for statutory rape-1st degree; statutory sodomy-1st degree and child molestation-1st degree. He is currently being held on a $75,000 bond. Kara Lynn Allen, 29 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Wright County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She is currently being held on a $100 bond. Helen Olive Wilson, 37 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Fordland PD Warrant for traffic violation. She bonded out on 4-18-14 and is to appear in court on 6-3-14. William Eugene Earle, 31 of Hannibal, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for non-support. He bonded out on 418-14. Friday, April 18, 2014 Jessica Glendyne Bailey, 19 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Thayer Municipal Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She is currently being held on a $2,500 bond. Judy Marie Daniels, 46 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She is currently being held on a $9,000 bond. Jarid Alan Thompson, 38 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for burglary-1st degree and robbery-2nd degree. He is currently being held on a $50,000 bond. Jared Edward Allen, 33 of Springfield, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 2 counts of non-support. He is currently being held without bond. Rollin Levi Bratcher, 44 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 4-18-14 and is to appear in court on 5-5-14. Harley Davidson Holt, 33 of Springfield, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for failure to register as a sex offender. He bonded out on 4-18-14 and is to appear in court on 5-5-14. Britany Dawn Pendegraft, 24 of Birch Tree, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation/parole violation. She is currently being held without bond. Saturday, April 19, 2014 Daniel Michael Doughty, 31 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony failure to appear. He is currently being held without bond.
Mountain View Police Department reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Mountain View Police Department and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
CITATIONS Monday, April 14, 2014 Samuel E. Fisher, 32 of Mountain View, MO, was issued a citation for failure to wear seatbelt. Mary L. Cable, 47 of Willow Springs, MO, was issued a citation for failure to wear seatbelt. Stephanie R. Jones, 39 of Mountain View, MO, was issued citations for failure to register a motor vehicle and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle. Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Rachel Virginia Hernandez, 36 of Cheyenne, WY, was issued citations for speeding and knowingly driving while license is suspended/revoked. Thomas Nolan Reed, 52 of Birch Tree, MO, was issued citations for failure to show proof of insurance and failure to register a motor vehicle. Joni Lynn Durfey, 27 of Mountain View, MO, was issued a citation for failure to wear seatbelt. Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Jeffrey Daniel Todd, 21 of Newport News, VA, was issued a citation for failure to register a motor vehicle. Bradley Thomas Fox, 53 of Hampton, VA, was issued a citation for speeding.
Thursday, April 17, 2014 Heather M. Carter, 37 of Mountain View, MO, was issued citations for knowingly driving while license is suspended/ revoked, failure to show proof of insurance, failure to wear seatbelt and failure to register a motor vehicle. Friday, April 18, 2014 Edward Nathaniel Garrett II, 46 of West Plains, MO, was issued citations for knowingly driving while license is suspended/revoked and failure to show proof of insurance. See MVPD on Page 8
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Liberty Lady Eagles Soccer on fire, 7-1 for season by Laura Wagner The Liberty Lady Eagles are on fire as they continue their winning streak, once again dominating the West Plains Lady Zizzers 10-0. The game on Thursday, April 17th was, yet again, a mercy ruling with the tenth
goal being scored with ten minutes left in the second half. The Lady Zizzers aren’t up to par with past seasons but that’s okay. The Liberty Eagles are taking this opportunity to experiment and work on fundamentals. Head Coach Jessica Ball
had offensive players taking a turn at defense and several players taking a turn in the box. “The team played really well. They came out on fire. We got to switch people around and try out a few goalies. With such a short number of players we
Liberty Eagles’ Track takes flight The Liberty Eagles competed in a home track meet on Tuesday, April 8th. Overall Liberty took second place with a total of 82 points. Mountain Grove took first with a total of 86 points and Salem took third with a total of 76 points. The Liberty Lady Eagles placed 7th overall with a total of 18 points. Boys Events 4x800 meter relay team took 5th a time of 9m 49:83; 4x100
meter relay team took third with a time of 49:55; 1600 meter relay team took third with a time of 11m 04.71; 4x200 meter relay team took first with a time of 1m 32.22; sprint medley Liberty took fifth with a time of 1m 55.72; 4x400 meter relay team took first with a time of 3m 43.71. In the long jump, Liberty placed 1st with a distance of 36’3”; Liberty also took first in triple jump and high
jump with a distance of 76’8” and 11’2” for the high jump. For the discus, Liberty came in third with 204’8” and in shotput, Liberty took first with a distance of 81’8.75”. Girls Events In the triple jump, Liberty took second with a distance of 48’7.5” and in the high jump, Liberty took first with a height of 9’2”.
never get to scrimmage so that is how we treated this game,” explained Coach Ball. For the game, Hanna Vines had 2 goals, Natalie Henry with 3, Beth Sherbo with 1, Kassidy Ledgerwood with 3 and Savannah Salinas with 1. Henry had 1 assist while Jessica Mantel had 2 and Ledgerwood had 1. Will the Lady Eagles continue their winning momentum as they play Springfield Central for the second time this season? The stakes are high, leading up to the Zizzer Classic to be held in West Plains Shelby Yarber battles her way to the goal during the April 25th and April 26th. Lady Eagles game against the West Plains Lady Zizzers. Watch next week’s Stan- The Lady Eagles won 10-0 during their April 7th home game. dard News for the full story. (Photo courtesy of Trish Stoops)
High Jump - The Lady Eagles took first place in the high jump during the first home track meet of the season with a height of 9’2”. (Photo courtesy of Trish Stoops) Mountain View Soccer Results For the Week Ending April 19, 2014 Division Team Opponent U6 MV 1 (Curl Up & Dye Salon) vs MV 2 (Ozark Mtn Tour Trucks) U6 MV 3 (Hometown Insurance) vs MV 2 (Ozark Mtn Tour Trucks) U8 MV 1 (Landmark Bank) vs Willow Springs U8 MV 2 (VFW) vs Houston 2 U13 MV (Godfathers Pizza) vs Willow Springs U13 MV (Godfathers Pizza) vs Mountain Grove U19 MV (Ozark Digital Solutions) vs Ava
Beth Sherbo takes the ball in on West Plains goalie. Sherbo had one goal on the night in Liberty’s victory Thursday, April 17th over West Plains. Liberty improved to 7-1 on Score the season. (Photo courtesy of Trish Stoops) 2–7 0–5 5–0 See live owls up close and at 10:00 a.m. This event is and Rescue Team shares high 1–4 personal. Touch a snake! FREE. risk experiences. The Cave 1–2 Learn about birds, water qualLocal schools are invited to Research Foundation teaches 13 – 0 ity, search and rescue and lots bring their 2nd through 5th us about caves and bats. 8–0
Alley Spring hosting Junior Ranger Day May 9th
of other exciting topics at the National Park Service’s annual Junior Ranger Day. Each year area students and youth organizations come together with educators from statewide natural resource agencies for a fun, active, and exciting day of educational activities. This year’s event will be held at Alley Spring on Friday, May 9th starting
graders. Homeschoolers and scout groups will find the event a wonderful resource. The general public is invited as well. Schools and large groups should RSVP by calling Bill O’Donnell at 573323-8093. There will be owl presentations from Springfield’s Dickerson Park Zoo. The Ozark Riverways’ Search
Project Wet will be there along with the Scenic Rivers Stream Team Association to remind us all about the importance of keeping our rivers clean. Many other organizations will be on the grounds with hands-on, fun, and exciting activities as well. For more information call 573-323-8093, or visit us online at: www.nps.gov/ozar Ozark National Scenic Riverways preserves the free-flowing Current and Jacks Fork Rivers, the surrounding natural resources, and the unique cultural heritage of the Ozark people.
Liberty High School to host blood drive
Donors to Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) provide all of the blood for patients at thirtyeight area hospitals. Every five minutes on average, a transfusion takes place. It takes around 250 donations each day to meet the area’s blood needs. You can help by giving this week at the Liberty High School, located on Old Highway 60. The drive will be held on Friday, May 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Each donation will be awarded LifePoints as a part of CBCO’s donor rewards program. LifePoints may be redeemed online for a variety of gift cards or points may be assigned to other meaningful causes or charities. More information on the LifePoints donor rewards program may be found at www.cbco.org. 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 tollfree 1-800-280-5337.
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Kenneth C. Lay, 33, Houston, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance Chasity M. Counts, 27, Houston, Missouri, two counts distribution of a controlled substance Lennie G. Gale, 56, Houston, Missouri, five counts distribution of a controlled substance Christina M. Villarreal, 25, Houston, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance Reginald W. Skouby, 58, Houston, Missouri, two counts distribution of a controlled substance Parish L. Gale, 23, Houston, Missouri, two counts distribution of a controlled substance
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County Regional Medical Center for treatment of his moderate injuries. A passender in the Daiker vehicle, Wesley W. Scarbrough, 33 of Mountain View, MO, was fatally injured. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Maries
From Page One Cheyenne S. Mourning, 36, Houston, Missouri, three counts distribution of a controlled substance Nadatha S. Walker, 23, Houston, Missouri, two counts distribution of a controlled substance Ivan A. Gale, 21, Houston, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance Alvey G. Gale, 53, Houston, Missouri, one count unlawful possession of a firearm Michael K. Jackson, 53, Licking, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance Robert D. Bartley, 56, Licking, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance Jesse L. Villarreal, 44, Licking,
From Page One County Deputy Coroner Leo Kloeppel. This was Troop I’s 2nd fatality for 2014. Investigating the accident was Trooper Rob Stark who was assisted by Cpl. Shawn Altermatt and the Maries County Sheriff’s Department.
Lincoln Days
begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by a dinner and program at 7:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased from any Howell County Re-
publican officeholder and from other individuals throughout the county. Howell County Republican Party Chair, Joan
Missouri, two counts distribution of a controlled substance James E. Dodd, 44, Houston, Missouri, two counts distribution of a controlled substance Joshua H. Routh, 29, Houston, Missouri, three counts distribution of a controlled substance Kelly D. Williams, 35, Licking, Missouri, one count possession of a controlled substance Michelle K. Houston, 45, Licking, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance James W. Dickens, 22, Houston, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance Jeffery E. Friend, 22, Licking, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance Thomas W. Hamby, 33, Mountain Grove, Missouri, two counts distribution of a controlled substance Roger W. Franklin, 53, Houston, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance Nathan C. Young, 27, Houston, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance Penny L. Royal, 51, Licking,
Missouri, two counts distribution of a controlled substance Jennifer L. Royal, 25, Licking, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance Betty L. Vestal, 54, Licking, Missouri, two counts distribution of a controlled substance Jerrad D. Burks, 29, Licking, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance Robin M. Vest, 48, Licking, Missouri, three counts distribution of a controlled substance Mariah J. Hamby, 18, Mountain Grove, Missouri, two counts distribution of a controlled substance Karen S. Roberts, 52, Cabool, Missouri, five counts possession of a controlled substance Bobby G. Johnston Sr., 59, Raymondville, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance Levi C. Johnson, 29, Licking, Missouri, two counts distribution of a controlled substance Terry E. Walker, 46, Licking, Missouri, five counts distribution of a controlled substance Steven W. Holden, 28, Bucyrus, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled subFrom Page One stance Dave A. Bressie, 58, Bailey-Russell said tickets will Raymondville, Missouri, four be $25 each this year and per- counts distribution of a controlled sons should purchase tickets substance Sally A. Porter, 61, Edgar early as seating is limited.
Springs, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance Christine M. White, 47, Raymondville, Missouri, two counts distribution of a controlled substance Steven M. Counts, 30, Raymondville, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance Barbra A. Colgan, 43, Licking, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance Gary L. Couchman Sr., 49, Licking, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled sub-
MV City Council sworn in
Mountain View City Council - Council members were sworn into office on Monday, April 14th. Pictured above, City Clerk Willa Kramer swears in Lindell Vandevort who takes over the seat of East Ward Alderman formerly held by Jeremy Burks. Mayor Patrick Reed and West Ward Alderman Paul O’Brien ran uncontested. (Photo: Standard/ Brooks)
MVPD Lucas Tyrel Taber, 17 of Mountain View, MO, was issued a citation for possession or purchase of intoxicants by a minor. Zachary Thomas Wilhelm, 17 of Mountain View, MO, was issued a citation for possession or purchase of intoxicants by a minor. Jacob Douglas Doss, 17 of Summersville, MO, was issued a citation for possession or purchase of intoxicants by a minor. Emma Strosnider-Stubbs, 18 of Mountain View, MO, was issued citations for possession or purchase of intoxicants by a minor and possession of an open container in a motor vehicle. Devin Loy Cooper, 21 of Yellville, AR, was issued a citation for failure to register a motor vehicle. Saturday, April 19, 2014 Jessica D. Burton, 25 of Birch Tree, MO, was issued a citation for speeding. Margo J. Hopkins, 56 of
From Page Six Springfield, MO, was issued a citation for speeding. Steven Lee Collins, 40 of Mountain View, MO, was issued a citation for knowingly driving while license is suspended/revoked. Angela Faye Duncan, 46 of Mountain View, MO, was issued a citation for speeding. INCIDENTS Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Officers assisted MSHP with a pursuit to Harlow Drive in Texas County, subject was arrested. Saturday, April 12, 2014 Received a call from 9-1-1 that there was a candle burning at the new shop on Elm Street, wanted officers to check it out. Officers were called to Mercy Hospital where they spoke with a female subject who said that early today she talked to officers about getting text messages from another female’s children. Officers advised they would go up and talk to the female and
Senator Blunt’s Listening Post to be held in Willow Springs U.S. Senator Roy Blunt’s staff will host a Mobile Office on Tuesday, April 29th, 2014 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Willow Springs City Hall. Mobile Offices are opportunities for Missourians to discuss their questions or concerns with the federal government one-on-one with members of Senator Blunt’s staff. Senator Blunt’s Jefferson
stance Bob A. Hamby, 57, Duke, Missouri, one count distribution of a controlled substance This operation is active and arrest teams continue to arrest those indicted. The charges for which these individuals were arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
City office also extends oneon-one service to all Missourians who have an issue with a federal agency or need additional assistance. To reach the Senator’s Office of Constituent Services, please call at (573) 634-2488 or send a letter at 308 E. High Street, Suite 202, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101.
her children. She advised she would have the number deleted from the phone and there would be no more trouble. Sunday, April 13, 2014 Officers were requested to drive through the parking lot at St. Francis Hospital. One subject was arrested, other had no warrants. Monday, April 14, 2014 Report of a break-in at the football field. Report of an unknown subject threw a rock through a bedroom window. Report of an intoxicated individual leaving the Anchor in
Benefit Golf Tourney May 3 The local PBF Backpack Program and Christos House will host a benefit golf tournament on Saturday, May 3rd at the Willow Springs Golf Course. The tournament will be a 2man scramble with tee times at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. There will be a $75 entry fee per team. No more than 27 teams per tee time will be allowed. Flights will be determined by the number of entries received. There will be more than a 50 percent payout. Corporate sponsor for the tournament is West Plains Bank and Trust Company. For more information contact Jeff Conger at 417-547-3773.
a blue Buick car. Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Report of a dispute between neighbors at Valley View Apartments. All was worked out. Wednesday, April 16, 2014 A brown Chevy pickup with a blue door pumped gas and drove-off without paying. A total of $36.25 was stolen. A female came in and reported her identity was stolen. She filled out a report and it was filed to higher authorities. Officers were advised of a disturbance at a residence at Maplewood Court. Officers arrived and observed a female subject who had just been cited by MSHP after being charged with DWI. The female subject was being belligerent and yelling. Officers advised her to go into her residence or she would be cited for peace disturbance. She stated that her residence was locked and she could not get in because she did not have her keys. Officers advised her that she would need to find another way in. She walked up to the door and began to break the glass of the door with both fists.
Officers ordered her to stop and she continued to punch out the glass. She ran into the residence from officers and attempted to slam the door on officers. She was placed in wrist restraints and transported to the MVPD. EMS was contacted to attend to her injuries but she refused medical treatment. She was later transported to Howell County Jail and placed on a 12-hour hold for safekeeping. Officers were advised of an alarm at Landmark Bank. Officers arrived and spoke with a male subject who advised that he was doing some work inside the bank and had entered the wrong code. Friday, April 18, 2014 While on patrol, three juveniles were seen unsecured in the back of a pickup truck which was stopped and issued a citation for the violation. Report of a physical domestic assault at the Walking Park. Upon arrival, officers learned that it was not a domestic but just an assault. Suspect had fled prior to officers arrival. A female reported that her
back glass had been broken out. There was nothing stolen from the vehicle. It is believed that a lawn mower might have broken her back glass. Report of a black and white patrol car that was driven using its emergency lights, found the black and white and spoke with the owner who advised it was a stunt car for the movies and is used on the discovery channel for their shows. Person was asked questions and later released with no charges pending. Saturday, April 19, 2014 A subject spoke with officers in regards to external vehicle light colors. Officers observed open door on building E at the Mtn. View Golf Course. Nothing appeared to be disturbed. Report of a medical call at West Fourth Street. EMS advised no officers were needed. A female that officers had dealt with last night came in to get her vehicle. A second citation was issued.
Summersville Friends hosting Cowboy Roundup The Summersville Friends of the Library are rounding up all cowboys (boys ages 2-15) at the Summersville Branch of the Texas County Library on Saturday, April 26. Events will include songs and stories from a real cowboy, lasso tricks, time to practice with a lasso, a Clydesdale horse and snacks. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. inside the library, located on 1st Street in Summersville. The first 36 boys will receive a special gift. Cowboys will be photographed during registrations, so be sure to wear your best cowboy outfits and hats. This special activity is the counter-activity to the Princess Tea for girls that was held in February.
Over 110 kids make ropes at Heritage Day Volunteers enjoyed the day as much, more more, than the many visitors at the Twin Pines Conservation Education Center on Saturday, April 12th as they watched others and demonstrated their crafts. Eight-year-old Tyler Huffman is perhaps the
youngest volunteer and this was his second year assisting with the rope making. Kids from all areas including Rogersville, Poplar Bluff, Mountain Home, AR and even from as far away as Colorado Springs, Colorado made themselves jumping ropes or if they
Rope making at Twin Pines Education Center
had horses, a lead rope. Huffman helped unload and set up demonstrations plus took at least three fishing side trips. HE especially enjoyed the archery and just being free in the outdoors trails. Another highlight for kids was the paracord bracelets. They stayed open long after closing time to help finish up the last of their lines. Older volunteers enjoyed the other young volunteers who brought plates of delicious fish dinners, pies and tea around to those who were managing their demonstrations. All had a smile and were so helpful. They were all very much appreciated. During Heritage Days, ‘Blackberry Winter’ performed. They did a wonderful job.
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Air Travel Tips for Seniors with Special Needs
Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to fly my elderly parents across the country next month for my daughter’s wedding but have some concerns about the flight. My mom has trouble walking long distances and my dad has COPD and needs an oxygen tank. What airport or airline services are available to help old passengers? Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, Flying can be physically exhausting for anyone, but for seniors with health issues or physical limitations it can be extremely challenging. Here are a few tips that can help. Booking the Flight When you go to book your parent’s flight, this is the time to make special requests that can help make the trip easier for them. You’ll need to make these requests over the phone. For example, you may want to inquire about seats in the front of the plane for easier access or bulkhead seats that provides extra leg room, and you should probably request a wheel-
chair or two with attendant(s) to maneuver your parents through the airports they will be departing from and arriving to, and if there’s a connecting flight in between. If your parents don’t want a wheelchair, but want some help, ask about electric carts. You also need to check with the airline regarding their policy for portable oxygen concentrators for your dad. Some airlines require specific medical forms that will need to be signed by his doctor. Airport Assistance If your parents are flying on their own, you should know that airlines allow elderly fliers to be escorted to and from the gate by a non-traveling companion, as long as the escort provides his or her full name, birth date and government-issued ID. If no one is available to help your parents, find out how the airline can assist them. Delta Airlines, for example, can have an employee help your parents through check-in with 48 hours notice, and American Airlines provides special assistance to passengers with disabilities. Or, consider hiring an independent company like Royal Airport Concierge Services (isroyalusa.com), who will meet your parents at the curb to help them check their bags and escort them to security. They typically charge $150 to $250 and serve dozens of airports across the U.S. There are also a number of traveling companion services like FlyingCompanions.com and PreferredTravelHelpers.com that will do everything, including making the travel arrangements, accompanying your parents on the trip, and facilitating their needs along the way. Fees vary, depending on what’s needed
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Going Through Security All U.S. airports offer expedited screening to passengers 75 and older that allows them to move through security without removing their shoes or jacket, and many airports have lanes specifically for use by passengers with disabilities and medical conditions so they don’t have to wait in line. They should ask about these when they check-in. If your parents are packing medications in a carry-on bag, they should know that their pills and/or liquid medications do not have to be packed in their prescription containers to get through airport security, but they will need to separate them from their other belongings so they can be screened. Liquid medications in excess of 3.4 ounces will require separate screening. For more information on other airport security screening policies and procedures visit tsa.gov/traveler-information, or call TSA Cares at 855-787-2227 where you can ask specific questions. Boarding and Deboarding When it’s time to board, your parents can take advantage of the airlines pre-boarding option for elderly passengers who need some extra time to get on the plane and get settled. And for getting off the plane, they can wait for the other passengers to debark so attendants can assist them with carry-ons and escort them from the plane. 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.
OMC Superhero Fun Run is April 26 in West Plains Everyone needs a hero but cancer patients need superheroes. The Annual Ozarks Medical Center Fun Run is pleased to present the Superhero 5K, 10K and 1.5 mile racing event on April 26, 2014. The races begin at 9:00 a.m. at the OMC Shaw Medi-
Race expo will be held April 25 at Parkway Center cal Building, home to the OMC Cancer Treatment Center. The funds from this event go to help patients who are in need and undergoing cancer treatment at OMC with costs such as medication and transportation to treatments.
“We appreciate all of the support of the community and the sponsors have given to the Fun Run,” said Ward Franz, Director of the OMC Foundation. “This is the 24th year for the Fun Run and it is looking like it will be the biggest yet! We appreciate
Lake named TCMH Employee of the Month Texas County Memorial Hospital has named Stephanie Lake of Houston the March employee of the month. Lake is a clerk and coder in
the medical records department at TCMH, and she has worked for the hospital since 2004. Lake was nominated for the award by Krista Elliott,
Stephanie Lake (center) is the Texas County Memorial Hospital March employee of the month. Also shown, Micki Cummins, medical records department director (left) and Krista Elliott, education department director (right). (Photo provided to the Standard)
education director at TCMH. “Stephanie provides training on patient privacy for every new employee,” Elliott said, adding, “She takes this subject very seriously, and she’s very thorough.” Elliott called Lake a “behind the scenes” co-worker that is a “valuable member of the TCMH team”. “Stephanie works on the weekend when her department needs help catching up, and she’s willing to help out when others in the department have to be out,” Elliott said. As employee of the month, Lake received a certificate honoring her achievement; a pin; $100 cash; a special parking place in the TCMH lot; one day of paid vacation; a $50 gift card; gift certificates to Paws N Claws, D&L Florist and Janstiques, and cd of the month from Big Country 99. A reception will be held at the hospital in honor of Lake. Lake is eligible for the 2014 TCMH employee of the year award.
all of the superheroes who will be coming out to the Fun Run to do their part in helping our community members in the battle against cancer.” In 2013, the event drew nearly 500 participants. New to this year’s race is a superhero theme, 10K event, and electronic chip timing for the 5K and 10K. All of the proceeds from the Fun Run stay in our community, supporting patients of the OMC Cancer Treatment
Center. Race Expo Also new to this year’s race will be a Superhero Fun Run Expo from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. April 25 at the OMC Parkway Center. Participants and the public are invited to stop by the expo to pick up their race bib and t shirts and visit the Fun Run vendor booths, including local fitness and health organizations. The expo will also include prizes and fun activities, such as superhero cape decorating and
balloon animals made by OMC’s very own Superman. Participants may still register for the Fun Run online at www.ozarksmedicalcenter.com/ funrun.asp<http:/ www.ozarksmedicalcenter.com/ funrun.asp>; in person at the Public Relations Department, located at No. 21 Parkway Center; or at the Expo on April 25. For more information regarding the 2014 Superhero Fun Run, call OMC Public Relations Department at 417257-6737.
What’s happening at Twin Pines Coming up in April: April 30 thru May 2 10:00 am to 1:30. History Comes Alive: Broadfoot Character Studies. Life was different for the pioneers who settled in the Missouri Ozarks. Join us and get a glimpse of what life was like for them as they tried to make a living and raise their families in this beautiful country. Geared to grades 3-5. Reservations are required. Save the dates for May! May 3 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Discover Nature: Medicinal Plants. Learn to make essential oils, and salve. Will include identification of native medicinal plants. Reservation are required. May 7 9:00 am to 10:30 pm. Little Stinkers Storytime. This month’s story: “The Snake Who was Afraid of People” the story, song,
crafts and activity are geared to ages 3-5. Call for reservations. May 10 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Discover Nature: Wild Game Cooking. Find out how to prepare nature’s bounty. Everyone cooks and everyone eats. For ages 12 and up. Call for reservations. May 17 9:00 12:00 pm. Critter Jitter and 5K Run. It’s free and open to all ages. Just bring in a can of food for donation to the local food pantry. Partici-
pants preregistering by May 1 will receive a free event t-shirt. Registration is required. May 31 9:00 am to 12:00. Discover Nature: Wild Edibles. Discover Nature’s tastiest plants and mushrooms. Program includes identification, preparations and cooking instructions. Open to all ages. Class sizes are limited so register early. For more information or to register call 573-3251381 or e-mail twinpinescenter@mdc.mo.gov.
Motorcyclists urged to drive with caution this Spring No one appreciates a warm spring day more than a motorcyclist who’s had a bike sitting in the garage all winter. As engines rev in anticipation of a beautiful Missouri scenic ride, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to encourage riders to keep an eye out for debris, gravel, and rough road conditions that often result after a hard winter. Road crews are working daily to fill and repair winter roadway damage. In the meantime it’s important to pay special attention to the roadway conditions when planning a ride. Motorcyclists are much more vulnerable than passenger vehicle occupants in crashes.
Therefore, it’s very important to always wear proper protective gear, including a DOT compliant helmet when riding. “In 2013, 72 motorcyclists were killed in traffic crashes on Missouri roadways,” said Leanna Depue, executive committee chair for the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety. “Defensive driving, along with proper training and licensing are essential for all motorcyclists.” Motorcycle safety courses are an excellent way to learn basic bike control and crash-avoidance skills. The Missouri Motorcycle Safety program oversees quality education for motorcycle riders at 28 training sites around the state. To locate an approved course near you visit www.mmsp.org. For more information on motorcycle safety visit saveMOlives.com. You can also follow SaveMOLives on Facebook and Twitter.
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MDC limits firearm antlerless permits for upcoming deer season Decrease in deer numbers and resulting hunter and landowner input prompt changes. The Missouri Conservation Commission approved regulation changes at its meeting on April 17 in Jefferson City that will reduce the availability of firearm antlerless deer hunting permits from “any number” in most of the state to one in most of the state. Exceptions to this regulation change allow hunters to fill two firearm antlerless deer per-
mits in Chariton, Randolph, Macon, Linn, Sullivan, and Adair counties, which surround the area where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been found in a small number of deer in Macon County. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), continuing to maintain stable deer numbers in this “CWD Containment Zone” will help limit
the spread of the disease to other deer and other areas. Other areas where hunters can fill two firearm antlerless deer permits include urban zones around the state where deer numbers are typically higher than desired, and in Barton, Howell, and Oregon counties where local deer numbers are higher than deer management goals.
Youth turkey season harvest tops 4,000 Young hunters checked 4,332 turkeys during Missouri’s youth turkey hunting season April 12 and 13, topping the 4,000 mark for the second time in the youth season’s 14-year history. Top counties in the youth season were Franklin with 107 birds checked, Cedar with 96, and Webster with 92. The Missouri
Department of Conservation recorded one nonfatal hunting incident during the weekend hunt. Conservation Department Resource Scientist Jason Isabelle says the strong youth season harvest can be attributed partly to the carry-over of adult gobblers resulting from good turkey reproduction in 2011 and 2012. Favorable weather throughout
Beekeeping Class April 26 The University of Missouri Howell County Extension Beekeeping Class will be held Saturday, April 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Hirsch Feed and Farm Supply. Registration is $55 and includes a class book and First Lessons in Bee Keeping book. There will be a one hour break for lunch. Now is the time to think about keeping bees this year. Beekeeping requires advanced planning, education and preparation. Most people come to the class interested in bees, want to learn how bees fit into the world, and to learn what it takes to be a beekeeper. Everyone is welcome, those who are new to honey bees, individuals who are looking to start a new hobby, as well as beekeepers who want to up-
date and refine their knowledge. University of Missouri Howell County Extension offers beekeeping classes to help build a network of beekeepers that continue to grow and learn about the importance of beekeeping, to teach the importance of bees to our community and to help those interested in knowing more about beekeeping learn to help support honey bees. Participants will learn about equipment, sources of bees, and how and when to start your own hives. Pre-registration is required by April 21, 2014, register in person or call the Howell County Extension Office, 417-256-2391. Questions may be directed to Amy Patillo, Ed.D. at patilloa@missouri.ed
much of the state during the mornings of the hunt also helped. Missouri’s only other 4,000plus youth season harvest was in 2012, when young hunters checked 4,319 turkeys. Hunters age 6 through 15 are allowed to take one male turkey or turkey with a visible beard during the youth hunt. Those who do take a turkey during the youth hunt may not take a second bird until the second week of the regular spring turkey season. The 2014 regular spring turkey season runs April 21 through May 11. For more information, get a copy of the 2014 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet where permits are sold or visit mdc.mo.gov/node/4051. The Conservation Department’s First Turkey Program is a great way to memorialize a hunter’s first successful hunt. The program provides a free commemorative certificate suitable for framing. You can even add a photo of the proud hunter with his or her bird. Creating a tangible reminder of a once-in-a-lifetime experience begins with visiting mdc.mo.gov/ node/10469. The same site has forms for a hunter’s first deer for youths or adults.
The regulation changes are scheduled to become effective for the 2014 fall deer hunting season. Details on these changes and other information on deer hunting will be available in the Department’s “2014 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information” booklet available beginning in July at locations where permits are sold, MDC offices and nature centers, and online at mdc.mo.gov. According to MDC Deer Biologist Jason Sumners, the regulation changes are in response to lower overall deer numbers around much of the state as a result of long-term efforts to reduce the deer population through increased doe harvest. Previous regulations allowing the harvest of any number of antlerless deer have helped to decrease and stabilize deer numbers in many areas where
deer numbers were too high. Sumners added that the planned effort to reduce deer numbers in some areas was intensified by an unanticipated, extensive outbreak of hemorrhagic disease (HD) throughout most of the state related to the record-setting drought during summer and fall of 2012. With the resulting recent decrease in deer numbers in many areas of the state, some hunters and landowners have voiced their concerns about the level of doe harvest and the continuing need to offer hunters “any number” of antlerless permits. “Our Regulations Committee considers the changing status of the deer herd across the state — along with feedback from hunters, landowners, and others — each year as it reviews recommendations for deer-hunting regulations,” Sumners said.
“Deer populations in Missouri vary regionally and county-by-county as habitat, hunting regulations, hunter numbers, and frequency and severity of disease outbreaks affect deer numbers,” he explained. “As these factors change over time, our deer management strategy is to be responsive to those changes.” He added that MDC’s deer management strategy focuses on using science-based wildlife management practices, providing opportunities for all citizens to enjoy deer-related recreational activities such as deer hunting and watching, maintaining a healthy deer population, and providing related information to the public. The Department is planning public meetings throughout the state for this summer to share information and get public input on how and why it manages Missouri’s deer.
Preparing bulls for breeding season It seems as though much of our management decisions are focused on the development of heifers and maintenance of the cows. While selecting a bull to use in the herd is an important decision, one cannot forget about the bull that is already in place to help ensure a successful breeding season. The main consideration is to have a breeding soundness exam (BSE) done on all bulls before turning them out. This exam reduces risk of an unwanted surprise when it’s time to check pregnancy rates, a high percentage of open cows.
If a bull does not pass for semen quality, he can be tested again in 30 days and may be deemed an acceptable breeder. Data from the Southwest Regions BSE clinics has shown that 13.5% of the bulls tested have been found unsatisfactory breeders. While that may not seem like a large percentage, the chance of running that bull with 25-40 cows, could have a large impact on the upcoming calving season. Another item to keep in mind is the number of cows that a bull can reasonably service in controlled breeding season. Okla-
homa State University recommends placing the same number of cows or heifers with a young bull as his age in months. That would mean a 14 month old bulls would service 14 cows and a 2 year old bull service 24 cows. The mature bulls should give adequate results when placed with 30-40 cows. Following these recommendations will help reduce the risk of poor breeding season performance due to factors that can be controlled through management on the farm.
Feeder Cattle Auction Report for 04/15/2014 Receipts: 2643 Last week: 1774 Year Ago: 2344 Compared to last week feeder steers under 550 lbs were steady to 2.00 lower, heavier weights 2.00-3.00 higher. The bulk of the feeder heifers were steady to 3.00 higher with most of the gain on weights over 500 lbs. Yearlings were not well tested but undertones were slightly higher. Demand was good on a moderate supply which consisted of 51 percent steers, 9 percent bulls and 40 percent heifers. Approximately 29 percent of the offering weighed over 600 lbs. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 200-300 lbs 250.00270.00; 300-350 lbs 238.00257.50; 350-400 lbs 233.00245.00; 400-450 lbs 226.00245.00;450-500 lbs 217.50238.00, pkg 7 hd 494 lbs fleshy 214.00; 500-600 lbs 207.50-226.00, fleshy 200.00-210.00; 600-700 lbs 193.00-211.00, fleshy 187.50197.00; 650-700 lbs 193.00200.00; 6 hd 753 lbs 185.00. Medium and Large 1-2 250300 lbs 235.00-255.00; pkg 5 hd thin fleshed 282.50; 300400 lbs 215.00-237.00, thin fleshed 242.50-245.00; 400450 lbs 210.00-225.00, fleshy 200.00-207.50; 450-500 lbs 199.00-222.50, few thin fleshed 230.00; 500-550 lbs 195.00-222.00; 550-600 lbs 187.50-213.00; 600-650 lbs 182.50-201.50, calves 180.00-183.00; 650-700 lbs 180.00-193.00, few fleshy 177.50; 700-800 lbs 163.00179.00; few 818 lbs 160.00. Medium and Large 2400-500 lbs 175.00-187.50; 500-600 lbs 172.50-185.00; 600-650 lbs 160.00-175.00. Feeder Holstein Steers: Large 3 Pkg 4 hd 432 lbs 137.50; Pkg 17 hd 573 lbs 136.50; Pkg 31 hd 708 lbs 131.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 200-250 lbs 240.00-252.50; 300-350 lbs
222.50-235.00, thin fleshed 240.00-241.00; 350-400 lbs 207.50-225.00;400-450 lbs 217.50-222.50, thin fleshed 230.00-236.00; 450-500 lbs 195.00-212.50, fleshy 195.00198.00; 500-600 lbs 187.50208.00; Pkg 7 hd 631 lbs 185.00; Pkg 11 hd 673 lbs 188.00; Pkg 35 hd 828 lbs 152.00. Medium and Large 12 200-250 lbs 235.00-250.00; 250-300 lbs 217.50-230.00; 300-400 lbs 207.00-220.00; 400-450 lbs 197.50-217.50, fleshy 185.00-187.50, pkg 6 hd thin fleshed 219.00; 450500 lbs 185.00-202.50, fleshy 180.00-188.00;500-550 lbs 182.50-200.00; 550-600 lbs 173.00-187.00, fleshy 163.00170.00;600-700 lbs 165.00180.00, pkg 36 hd replacement heifers 182.50; 700-750 lbs 162.00-175.00; 800-900 lbs 137.00-146.50; few 975 lbs 130.00. Medium and Large 2 350-400 lbs 180.00-192.50; 400-450 lbs 182.50-195.00; 450-500 lbs 175.00-185.00; 500-600 lbs 157.50-183.00; 650-700 lbs 149.00160.00;700-800 lbs 135.00151.00; 800-850 lbs 127.00128.00. Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs 230.00245.00; 400-450 lbs 230.00236.00; 450-500 lbs 213.00220.00; 500-550 lbs 195.00205.00; 550-600 lbs 182.50187.50; 600-650 lbs 181.00188.00. Medium and Large 12 350-400 lbs 215.00-217.50; 400-450 lbs 200.00-215.00; 450-500 lbs 191.00-210.00; 500-600 lbs 175.00-191.00; 600-700 lbs 169.00-187.00; 800-850 lbs 149.00-155.00. Cow and Bull Auction Report for 04/16/2014 Receipts: 686 Last Week: 702 Last Year: 1200 Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls traded steady to 2.00 lower. Demand was good on a moderate supply. Supply consisted of 59 percent slaughter cows, 13 percent bred cows, 11 percent cow/calf pairs, 8 percent slaughter bulls and 8 percent
stocker/feeder cows. Twothirds of the offering this week went to slaughter with 85-90 percent lean cows accounting for 72 percent of the slaughter cow market. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Average Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing\ Breaking 70-80 97.00104.00 104.00-110.00 91.00-98.00 Boning 80-85 97.00102.00 101.00-109.00 87.00-96.00 Lean 85-90 90.0098.00 97.00-110.00 76.00-92.00 Outstanding Individual 122.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1100-2240 lbs 111.00-119.00 per cwt, high dressing 119.00-126.00, low dressing 102.00-111.00. Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yrs old 11101445 lbs cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1550.00-1675.00 per head; Short-solid 1190-1420 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1300.001525.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 3-7 yrs old 9151345 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1350.00-1525.00 per head; Short-solid to broken-mouth 985-1220 lbs cows in 1st-3rd stage 1025.00-1300.00 per head. Medium 2 3 yrs to broken-mouth 785-1025 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 625.00975.00 per head. Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Open or unchecked, thin to medium flesh, 2-4 yrs old 700-1125 lbs 115.00-135.00 per cwt; 4-7 yrs old 680-1245 lbs 105.00125.00 per cwt. Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yrs old 9481430 lb cows with 150-250 lb calves 2100.00-2250.00 per pair, Pkg 9 pairs 3 in 1 deal with 4 yr old 1050 lb black hided cows in 2nd stage with 300 lb calves 2975.00 per pair. Medium and Large 2 2-5 yrs old 720-1000 lb cows with 175300 lb calves 1525.001775.00 per pair.
Ozarks Fruit & Garden Review Weapons in the War Against Weeds: Short Handled Tools by Marilyn Odneal Horticulture Adviser Well, the dandelions will always be with us – and they are here again to greet spring. If you don’t usually rely on herbicides in your war against weeds, you still have plenty of hand tools for your arsenal. Here are some short-handled weeders for effective hand to weed combat. Most weeders have a skinny neck (tang) that has the blade at one and attaches to the handle at the other. The tang is often secured to the handle and strengthened by a donut shaped ring or cap called a furrule. The strongest weeders have the blade and tang forged from one piece of steel. It is a good idea to buy the best quality you can afford. It is also important to take care of your tools by keeping them clean and sharp throughout the season. Short handled hoes are good to use to scrape over the surface of a bed to remove smaller weeds. There are several styles of this type of
weeder, and they should be sharpened regularly. A dandelion digger or asparagus knife has a fishtail end with a “V” shaped notch that catches and pulls up dandelions and other weeds with taproots. Some of these are straight shafted, but others have a bend or another circular or semicircular piece of metal added to the shaft to use as a fulcrum for more digging power. The Cape Cod weeder is a small, sideways blade that is good at cutting weeds just below the surface. It also aerates and loosens tough soil. A hand cultivator looks like a hand with bent fingers or tines that cultivate the soil surface. These are good to dig small weeds up at the soil surface or to break up the soil a bit before planting seeds The garden knife is a wide bladed knife with one serrated edge and a slightly curved – trowel-like blade. This is probably the most versatile hand tool as it can saw roots, dig up weeds or cut them off. It is also useful for planting. I purchased
Short Handled Weeders - Here are some shorthandled weeders we use at the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station. Pictured from left to right are: shorthandled hoe, dandelion digger, Cape Cod weeder, hand cultivator, soil knife, Ho Mi Korean weeder (or EZ Digger), hot bed weeder, and cobra-style weeder.)
one of these from A. M. Leonard several years and find it very useful for many different garden chores and it is still going strong. The company now offers two styles at www.amleo.com A Korean Ho Mi weeder or EZ Digger is a heavy duty hand tool that can not only weed, but also dig furrows and remove rocks. The hot bed weeder has both a small flat edge as well as a long sharp edge to cut weeds off at the base. The short edge can also dig weeds out of the ground. A Cobra brand or Cobralike tool has a curved shaft and a flat, pointed end to dig weeds out. It can be used to weed in sidewalk or paver cracks and other had to get at areas. I purchased one of these tools from Homestead Iron at the Howell County Spring Seed Swap held recently and am quite pleased with it. It made it easy to dig out some large, well packed roots that were stuck in a container from last year. If you are interested in seeing this line of tools go to www.homesteadiron.etsy.com to see them. No matter which weapons you choose, it is a good idea to follow the “10 day rule.” Weed every 10 days to keep the numbers down and the stature small. Once weeds are neglected, they can grow into monsters that take much more time an effort to battle than when they were small. Direct comments or questions concerning this column to Marilyn Odneal via email at MarilynOdneal@missouristate.edu; write to Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station, 9740 Red Spring Road, Mountain Grove, Mo. 65711; or call (417) 5477500. Visit our website at http:/ /mtngrv.missouristate.edu.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, Eric C. Northrup , a single person, by his Deed of Trust dated December 27, 2012, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Howell County, Missouri, in Cabinet B, Drawer 6, Document No.: 2013R0008 conveyed to Louise King, Trustee, the following-described property situated in the County of Howell, State of Missouri, to-wit: All of the N1/2 of the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 19, Township 27 North, Range 8 West. ALSO, all of the South 3/4 of the W1/2 of the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 18, Township 27 North, Range 8 West, lying West of the road. WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust states, “Lender, at Lender’s option, may from time to time remove Trustee and appoint a successor trustee without any other formality than the designation in writing. The successor trustee, without conveyance of the Property, shall succeed to all the title, power and duties conferred upon Trustee by this Security Instrument and Applicable Law.” WHEREAS, an Appointment of Successor Trustee was recorded on April 9, 2014, as Instrument # 2014R1210 in the records of Howell County, Missouri. WHEREAS, default was made and still continues in the payment of said note; NOW THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holder of said note and in accordance with the provisions of said Deed of Trust, I, John N. Wiles, Successor Trustee, will sell the property above described at public vendue, to the highest bidder for cash, at the East front door of the Howell County Courthouse, in the city of West Plains, Howell County, Missouri, on, May 15, 2014, between the hours of 9 o’clock a.m. and 5 o’clock p.m., and more particularly at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. John N. Wiles, Successor Trustee P O BOX 910 21 Court Square West Plains, MO 65775 417-256-7712 NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to
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Route 19 in Shannon County to Close for Ozark Mountain Festival Route 19 in Shannon County will be CLOSED for the Ozark Mountain Festival. This section of roadway is located between Missouri Ave. and Pine Street in Eminence. Weather permitting, the festival will take place Saturday, May 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastbound US 60 in Texas and Wright Counties Reduced for Continued Partial Overlay Eastbound US 60 in Texas and Wright Counties will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews continue to partially overlay the roadway. The section of roadway is located from Route 181 in Texas County to Route 5 in Wright County. Weather permitting, work will be performed Monday, April 21 through Thursday, April 24 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Route K in Howell County Reduced for Partial Overlay Route K in Howell County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews partially overlay the roadway. The section of roadway is located from US 63 to Route MM. Weather permitting, work will be performed Monday, April 21 through Wednesday, April 23 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Route MM in Howell County Reduced for Partial Overlay Route MM in Howell County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews partially overlay the roadway. The section of roadway is located from Route 160 to Route K. Work will be performed Thursday, April 24 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area. For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT 1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.
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