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Head-on collision results in fatality of WP man A West Plains man was fatally injured in a twovehicle accident on Hwy. 17, 1 mile North of Junction Hill School. The accident David L. Riley occurred at 4:35 p.m. in Howell County on Wednesday, April 22. According to reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol a 2003 GMC truck operated by Kevin M. Stephens, 32 of Pomona was travelling Southbound when he crossed the center line and struck a 2009 Chevrolet van operated by David L. Riley, 32 of West Plains. Riley was pronounced deceased by Howell County Coroner Tim Cherry. The body was removed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West Plains. Stephens was transported by air ambulance to Cox South Hospital in Springfield with serious injuries. The accident was investigated by Cpl. J.C. Howell and assisted by Cpl. J.D. Wheeler, Sgt. S.R. Richardson, MSHP Major Crash Investigation Team, Trooper A.W. Poulson, Trooper J.D. Watson, Howell County Sheriff's Department and first responders. This was the 4th fatality for 2015 compared to 4 at this time in 2014.
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Rabies clinics scheduled 2015 Rabies Clinic Saturday, May 2, 2015 WEST PLAINS Kramer Animal Hospital 417-256-2014 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. West Plains Vet Clinic 417- 256-4515 8 a.m. to 12 noon Talburt Animal Health Ctr. 417-256-2838 8 a.m. to 12 noon Animal Clinic of W.P. 417-256-6145 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds Mountain View Mtn. View Farmers Market Dr. Lewis - 417-934-2323 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Barn Hollow Veterinarian Services Dr. Orchard - 417-934-0234 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Willow Springs W.S. Booster Field Dr. Lewis - 417-469-4138 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Animal Clinic of W.S. Dr. Gunter - 417-469-3930 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Volume 109 - Issue 14
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Mtn. View-Birch Tree
FROZEN AGAIN
Frozen salaries bring 'sense of desperation' for some teachers
by Tianna Brooks Mountain View Standard News office@mvstandard.com
Frustrations of frozen salaries were voiced during a recent board meeting held at the Mtn. ViewBirch Tree School District. A teacher spokesperson, Mark Conway, spoke on the feeling of "desperation," as teachers face society issues of inflation for goods and services but as salaries remain frozen, morale is
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falling. Conway addressed test scores for the whole the quality of faculty in the district, but I do have them local district, "I know there for my department at the are exceptions to this in any high school and I would like employment share "Your comments aren't falling to group this on deaf ears." those with large, but I -Board President Steve Vines you. These believe we statistics have, overall, a talented and are for MAP and EOC scores caring group of teachers, for the high school going most of whom consistently back all the way to the year put the needs of our district's 2002. The percentage for students first and strive to do each year is the number of the best job they are capable students who scored either of at all times. I don't have proficient or advanced on statistics for standardized these tests. It will give you a good idea of the progress MVBT has made in the English Department over the last 12 years: 2002-18.1%, 2003-15.9%, 2004-13.3%, 2005-12.8%, 2006-39.5%, 2007-37.3%, 2008-31%, 2009-79.5%, 2010-65.3%, 2012-70.5%, Fairview Elementary 2011-76%, 2013-62%, and 201472%. Obviously massive Hathcock, improvements in the quality to a of our students' education Springfield have been made during that hospital for time, at least in relation to treatment of these test scores. Do you "multiple" really want to go backward gun shot Tammy by not paying the teachers wounds. Hathcock who made this happen At this time, law enforcement enough to retain them after officials believe that the all these years of moving incident occurred at the forward? I hope you will victim's residence on CR consider these statistics 6300, off K Highway in when you address teacher salary issues in the future." West Plains. There is no official word Reality of Teacher Salary: Research presented to on what type of gun was used during the shooting the board by Conway, with or if that weapon has been enrollment of 1,179; shows recovered. As of press that the average regular time, there are no suspects teacher salary is $34,781, and is noted as being the in custody. Hathcock is an employee "lowest in the SCA." The of Drury University and is statewide average is shown Director of the West Plains as $47,844, which is $13,063 and Thayer campuses. The more that Liberty. "It is only word on Hatchcock's becoming more and more condition is that she is difficult to make ends meet. "recovering" at a hospital. We need help and we need
Questions remain in shooting Victim takes refuge at by Laura Wagner M ountain V iew S tandard N ews laura@mvstandard.com
Some questions remain unanswered in the shooting of a West Plains woman as investigators continue to work this on-going case. The incident occurred on Monday, April 13 as a woman pulled into the Fairview Elementary School parking lot honking her horn for assistance at around 2:12 p.m. School employees called 911 and put the school into lockdown due to the circumstances. The Principal of Fairview Elementary is Aaron Sydow, a former Principal at Mtn. View Elementary. First reponders and law enforcement officials arrived on scene and transported the woman, identified as Tammy
it soon. How can I give my children the help they need as they work toward their college education? In short, I'll just say we need help soon. The teachers I talk to every day are feeling a real sense of desperation," shared Conway. He presented figures to the board to bring light into actual take home pay for him as a teacher, in his 9th year of teaching. "My actual paycheck for February was $1,886.18, and this is with the step for a Master's Degree and $3,000 for coaching basketball. I just want to ask you to imagine living on this amount of money per month and then imagine what a teacher who is still on the base salary and has no extra duties must be taking home. A big reason for this is our teacher retirement plan which takes about $515.00 out of my check every month." Conway expressed gratitude on the part of the teachers for the recent improvements and upgrades to the district insurance plan, as he noted he was "extremely grateful for them." Other district, comparable in size are presented in a chart on page 8. Teachers, along with Conway, were in attendance to raise questions and ask board members to take a closer look at the salary schedule, that has once again been voted for a freeze for the upcoming academic year. Teacher comments from the floor on salaries: "We are not wanting a raise we just want you guys to think where our salary schedules are. Not only that but we don’t want our administrators to lose See Salary on Page 8
Howell Co.
First rabies case for 2015; rabies clinics scheduled for May 2
The first confirmed case Department by the Missouri involved a rabid skunk near of rabies has been reported State Public Health Lab in the South Fork area. The to the Howell County Health Jefferson City. The case rabid skunk exposed a dog that was not current on its rabies vaccination. Since the dog was not up to date on its rabies vaccination, it was required to be euthanized due to the exposure to a rabid animal. Justin Frazier, An Airman assigned to Airman’s family, loved ones, Environmental Public Whiteman Air Force Base and everyone else affected Health Supervisor with died on Thursday, April 23, by this tragedy. We are here the Howell County Health 2015, in Knob Noster, Mo. standing by to offer whatever Department said, “This is a The Airman was assigned support we can to help them very unfortunate situation to the 509th Mission Support through this extremely in which a family pet had Group. difficult time." to be euthanized due to "This is a truly difficult Local law enforcement rabies exposure. It is very time as we mourn the loss officials are currently important for people to of a valued member of our investigating the incident, protect themselves against Whiteman family," said and Whiteman Air rabies by not handling any Brig. Gen. Glen VanHerck, Force Base will work in pet that has been exposed 509th Bomb Wing conjunction with them to to a wild animal until that commander. “Our thoughts release more details as they animal can be tested to see and prayers are with this become available. if it is carrying the rabies
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virus.” Frazier added, “It is never enjoyable to have to recommend that someone receive a series of rabies shots or to have to euthanize their family pets. Unfortunately, rabies is a fatal disease, and as such requires immediate action, and exposed individuals must NOT take a “wait and see” approach, only seeking treatment once symptoms develop. It is extremely important for anyone that has been bitten by a domestic animal, had an exposure such as a bite or scratch from a wild animal or had contact with a pet that has been exposed to a wild animal to report the incident to the health department as well as their physician for a rabies risk assessment. The See Rabies on Page 8
Mtn. View
Life Changing Network 5K Color Run/Walk
The Life Changing Network will hold a 5K Color Run/Walk on Saturday, May 2. All proceeds from the run will benefit the Liberty High School Busy Hands Workshop program. The $20 entry fee includes t-shirt, sun glasses and color bag. The race will begin at the Liberty High School Football Field. Forms can be picked up at the Liberty High School or the Mtn. View Elementary. Those interested can contact Marlenia Barker at LHS marleniabarker@ gmail.com or Lanna Tharp at Mtn. View Elementary for more information.
HOWELL CO.
MOST WANTED
The Howell County Sheriff's Department has issued warrants and is looking for four individuals in the Howell County area. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these individuals, do not try to apprehend them, call the sheriff's office at 417-2562544 or local authorities. Lauren D. Hite, age 23 of Thayer Wanted for 2 failure to appear warrants for arrest on a 3 class C felony charges of theft/stealing and 1 class D felony charge of fraudulent use of a credit/ debit device. No bond. Vincent M. Smith, age 36 of Willow Springs Wanted for arrest on a class D felony charge of unlawful use of a weapon. Bond set at $10,000. Summer B. Sheffield, age 29 of Springfield Wanted for arrest on a class D felony charge of attempted burglary-2nd degree. No bond. Patrick L. Stewart, age 62 of Springfield Wanted for arrest on a class B felony charge of dist/ del/manf/ produce or attempt to or possess with intent to dist/del/manf/produce a controlled substance and a class D felony charge of unlawfu use of a weapon. Bond set at $10,000.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Local Girl Scouts make 'Bags of Blessings' for cancer survivors
Mtn. View or given to Carol of Courage, Confidence and Lee. Character who make the Girl Scouts builds girls world a better place.
Martin-Kramer to wed
Bags of Blessings - The local Girl Scouts gathered together to make 'Bags of Blessings'. The bags are to be handed out to cancer survivors as they take their chemo-therapy. The bags include comfy socks, mouthwash, toothpaste, lotion, puzlze books, note pads, pens, bandanas, scarves, chap stick, Kleenex and hand wipes. This is an on-going project and any person, business or organization that would like to donate may drop items off at the Girl Scout Hut on Elm Street in Mtn. View. (Photo provided to the Standard) Local Girl Scouts in Kinderarten through 12th grade gathered at the Girl Scout Hut in Mtn. View to listen to professional speakers and Breast Cancer survivors about Breast Cancer Awareness. Handouts were given to girls by Kim Burch from Mercy-St. Francis Hospital to pass out to women in their lives to let them know about early detection. After that,
the girls filled 30 "Bags of Blessings", a project started by Breast Cancer survivorCarol Lee. The bags will be given to the Ozarks Medical Ccenter Oncology Department to be given to adults or children who have just found out that they have cancer. The girls made cards of encouragement and packed bags with comfy socks, mouthwash, toothpaste,
lotion, puzzle books, note pads, pens, bandanas, scarves, chap stick, small packs of Kleenex, hand wipes and anything that survivors may need while going through chemo or radiation. The shark backpack pictured in front was a special backpack designed for Jonny Wade. Wade is a young man who used to live in the Mtn. View area and is currently
battling cancer. The bag is filled with his favorite toys including Legos. It is one of many "Community Service Projects" that girls do as a Girl Scout. It is such a blessing making a positive difference in the lives of others you will never meet! This is an on-going project and donations of any of the above items can be dropped off at the Girl Scout Hut in
Wedding Announcement - Eric and Debbie Martin of Mountain View would like to announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of their daughter Jessica Renee Martin to Eric Ross Kramer, son of Willa Kramer and the late Paul Kramer of Birch Tree. The ceremony will take place this Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Mountain View at 3 p.m. All family and friends are welcome to attend. (Photo courtesy of Austin Pekarek Photography)
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Upcoming Events 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' to be performed by Liberty Drama Club
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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday April 29
Thursday April 30
Friday May 1
Saturday May 2
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Tuesday May 5
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The Liberty Drama Club will perform 'Thorougly Modern Millie' on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 at 7 p.m. At the Liberty High School. Students are $3 and adults are $5 at the door. The musical is directed by Ryan Smith.
Free line dancing workout for kids Beginning on Friday, May 15, a free children’s line dance workout will be offered at the Summersville Senior Center at 2 p.m. This will follow the weekly adults’ line dance workout. A $1.00 donation to the center is suggested per session. Contact Kathie Cox for more information or to pre-register at 417-932-4866.
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Lifeguard Courses May 1-3, 17-18 The Missouri State University-West Plains University/ Community Programs (U/CP) Department will host two sessions of its lifeguard course May 1-3 and May 17-18 at the West Plains Civic Center for those who would like to work at the West Plains Civic Center indoor pool or the City of West Plains’ outdoor aquatic center. The course is part of the Jeff Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP) Candidates must pass a written exam with a score of 80 percent or higher, pass individual technical performance exams and pass simulation practical exams to qualify for licensing. There is a $121 fee for the course, which covers an online course and test, a completion card and tuition costs. The first 12 students to register for each session will be accepted. Students must be 16 by May 31 to take the class. Missouri State-West Plains Aquatics and Wellness Coordinator Keri Elrod said this is a great opportunity for area residents who may be interested in a summer job at the local pools to obtain the required ILTP certification. For more information or to register, call the U/CP office Standard News Archive - August 20, 2014 - Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has ordered the deployment of the Missouri National Guard as a result of the continued violence in Ferguson, MO, following the shooting death at 417-255-7966.
Giving Day in the Ozarks The STARS Foundation, in Cabool will be participating in the very first Giving Day in the Ozarks on May 5, 2015. Nonprofit agencies will work to raise online donations from midnight to midnight on May 5 at giveozarks.org for a variety of needs that will improve services and opportunities for residents of Howell County and the surrounding areas. Nonprofits also will be eligible for a number of prizes based on their success raising funds and also the overall number of supporters who make online donations on May 5. The STARS Foundation will be hosting a donation station at the STARS building located at 519 Main Street. Members will be providing entertainment, prizes and many activities at their location. They will also have a booth at Jordan Valley Park from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Springfield and in Houston, Missouri at Gigi’s Nails.
Upcoming Blood Drive in Mtn. View May 8 The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) has issued a CODE YELLOW ALERT for O NEGATIVE BLOOD TYPES. There is currently less than a two-day supply of these blood types available for area patients. Donors are urged to give this week at an area blood drive or CBCO donor center. Donors to Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) provide all of the blood for patients at 39 area hospitals. On average, a transfusion takes place every seven minutes. It takes around 230 donations each day to meet the area’s blood needs. You can help by giving blood at the Mountain View Community Center on Friday, May 8, 2015 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The community center is located at 125 West 1st Street. 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 toll-free 1-800-280-5337. Thank you for giving life to your community.
Mother's Day Lunch at the Mtn. View Senior Center The Mtn. View Senior Center will be having Mother's Day Lunch on Friday, May 8. Special thanks to Duncan Funeral Home for sponsoring the party and providing the special treats that will given out. All Mothers are encouraged to bring in pictures of their children and grandchildren.
of 18-year-old Michael Brown by a Ferguson police officer. “Last night, Ferguson, Missouri experienced a very difficult and dangerous night as a result of a violent criminal element intent upon terrorizing the community. As long as there are vandals and looters and threats to the people and property of Ferguson, we must take action to protect our citizens," Gov. Nixon stated. "Following coordinated attacks last night both on civilians and law enforcement officers, I signed an executive order directing the Missouri National Guard to help restore peace and order in Ferguson. The Guard's immediate and limited responsibilities under the direction of Colonel Ron Replogle of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, are to provide protection, and ensure the safety of our Unified Command Center, which was the target last night of a coordinated attack. The Guard will concentrate its resources on carrying out this limited mission."
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6:30 p.m. Call 417-469-0209 for information. 5:30 p.m. First Baptist Church AWANAs. Meal served at 5:30 p.m. church starts at 6 p.m. Tonight's theme: Wednesday, April 29th "Patriotic Night" and TBA T&T Store Night LHS Boys & Girls Tennis 5:45 p.m. SCA Meet Mtn. View Christian Church 7:00 a.m. TEAM 412 (Preschool thru Coffee & Billiards at the 6th Grade) and The Journey Mtn. View Senior Center Youth Group (Jr. High & High Howell County Health School). Doors open Department at 417-256-7078 at 5:45 p.m., dinner 9:15 a.m. served at 6 p.m. Exercise at the 6:30 p.m. Mtn. View Healthcare Narcotics Anonymous, 6:30 10:00 a.m. p.m. at Mothers Against - Story Time at the Methamphetamine (MAM) Mtn. View Public Library. All 503 E. Main Street Willow ages are welcome. Snacks, Springs. Call 417-469-0018 crafts and a lot of fun. or 417-855-9113. - Swedish Weaving at the 8:00 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous and - Arthritis Exercise at the Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center at Sacred Heart Church in 11:00 a.m. Willow Springs. Call Puzzles at the 417-469-5550 for information Mtn. View Senior Center Thursday, April 30th 11:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks at Swedish Weaving at the the Mtn. View Senior Center Mtn. View Senior Center 12:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Willow Springs Rotary Club - LHS Boys & Girls Track at Open Range. Contact Meet at Fair Grove Teresa Waggoner at - Willow Springs High 417-252-0316 for info School Senior Project Night. 12:30 p.m. Projects on display 3:30 Shuffleboard Games at p.m. to 6 p.m in the Bears Mtn. View Senior Center Den. Project judging 5 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. Contact Tina Bingo at the Spencer spencerti@wspgs. Mtn. View Healthcare com for information. 5:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Yoga Class at the Learning LHS Boys & Girls Tennis Station in the Ferguson vs. Rogersville Building, 5:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - LHS JV/Varsity Baseball Game vs. Eminence (Help for friends - LHS JV/Varsity Girls & families of alcoholics) Soccer Game at St. James Monday - 7:00 p.m. Friday, April May 1st Mtn. View 7:00 a.m. Presbyterian Church Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 205 E. 2nd Street 10:00 a.m. 417-247-7146 Arthritis Exercise at the or Mtn. View Senior Center 417-247-0566
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11:00 a.m. - Arthritis Exercise at the Puzzles at the Mtn. View Senior Center Mtn. View Senior Center - Swedish Weaving Class at 12:30 p.m. the Mtn. View Senior Center - Shuffleboard Games at 12:30 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center Shuffleboard Games at 5:00 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center - The Howell-Oregon Electric 3:00 p.m. Annual Meeting will be held LHS Boys & Girls at the West Plains Civic SCA Track Meet Center and feature music by 5:30 p.m. the Harper Family - Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl - LHS JV/Varsity Girls Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 Soccer Game at Dixon N. Pine Street in Mountain 6:00 p.m. View. For more information Skating & Open gym at the call Joyce Dixon Mtn. View Family Youth at 417-934-2394. Center until 10:00 p.m. For - Yoga Classes at the MV more information call United Methodist Church. 417-934-5437. $3 admission Call 417-247-7153 for more per child information. 6:30 p.m. - Zumba at the Mtn. Movie Night at the Star, View Community Center, historic presentation at 6:30 instructed by p.m., “The Outlaw” with Jane Mary Zitter-Newman Russell, 7:00 p.m. presented 7:00 p.m. by the Willow Springs Mountain View Al-Anon will Community Foundation. meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 2nd at the First Presbyterian TBA Church, located at 205 East - Annual Howell County 2nd Street in Mtn. View. Rabies Vaccination Clinic For more information Day! Veterinary clinics will be call 417-934-2682. offering rabies shots at their Tuesday, May 5th offices or public venues at 7:00 a.m. reduces rates. Call your pets' Coffee & Billiards at the veterinary clinic for details Mtn. View Senior Center or contact Justin Frazier at 10:00 a.m. frazij@lpha.mopublic.org for Arthritis Exercises at the a list of participants Mtn. View Senior Center and locations. 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Willow Springs Chamber of Life Changing Network Commerce. Call 5K Color Run/Walk. All 417-469-5519 or proceeds from the run 417-252-0918 for info will benefit the Liberty 12:30 p.m. High School Busy Hands - Shuffleboard Games at Workshop program. Mtn. View Senior Center 8:00 p.m. - Hand to Foot Card Game Willow Springs Alcoholics at the Mtn. View Anonymous and Al-Anon Senior Center meetings at the Sacred 3:00 p.m. Heart Church. Call LMS Boys & Girls SCA Track 417-469-5550 for more info Meet Sunday, May 3rd 4:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Tumbling at the Mtn. Willow Springs Alcoholics View Family Youth Center Anonymous and Al-Anon until 7:30 p.m. For more meetings at the Sacred information call Heart Church. Call 417-934-5437. 417-469-5550 for more info 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 4th LHS Girls JV/Varsity Soccer TBA Game at Aurora LHS Boys Golf to compete 5:30 p.m. at District Tournament 2nd thru 3rd Grade Girl 7:00 a.m. Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 Coffee & Billiards at the N. Pine Street in Mtn. View. Mtn. View Senior Center For more information call 9:00 a.m. Joyce Dixon - Zumba at the at 417-934-2394. Mtn. View Senior Center 6:30 p.m. - Aerobics at the Country Dance at the Mtn. Mtn. View Senior Center View Community Center 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. - Arts & Crafts Club at the Mtn. View A.A. group meets WSCF Ferguson Building at the Presbyterian Church in Willow Springs. Call Sue in the basement. The church Thompson at 417-252-7477 is located at 205 East 2nd for information. Street in Mtn. View
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USDA reminds farmers to certify conservation compliance by June 1 Producers may need to take action to remain eligible for crop insurance premium support The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers that the 2014 Farm Bill requires producers to file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form (AD-1026) with their local USDA service center by June 1, 2015, in order to become or remain eligible for crop insurance premium support. Most farmers already have a certification form on file since it's required for participation in most USDA programs such as marketing assistance loans, farm storage facility loans and disaster assistance. However farmers, such as specialty crop growers who receive federal crop insurance premium support, but may not participate in other USDA programs, also must now file a certification form to maintain their crop insurance premium support.
"USDA employees are working very hard to get the word out about this new Farm Bill provision," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "While many producers will not need to take action, we want to help make sure that those who are required to act do so by the June 1 deadline. We want all eligible producers to be able to maintain their ability to protect their operations with affordable insurance." Producers should visit their local USDA service center and talk with their crop insurance agent before the June 1, 2015, deadline to ask questions, get additional information or learn more about conservation compliance procedures. Producers that file their form by the deadline will be eligible for federal crop insurance premium support during the 2016 reinsurance year, which begins July, 1,
Senate Concurrent Resolution 21 As our legislative session heads into its final four weeks, I look forward to returning to the District, but until then there is still much work to be done. These final weeks of session are fast paced, exciting and some of the best times in the Capitol as we begin to see the fruits of our labors as final debates are held, and legislation is signed into law. I have watched, greatly disappointed, these past several years as our lawmakers in Washington, D.C., have forgotten who they represent. Over time, the federal government has morphed into something no one ever imagined. We find ourselves with a federal government $18 trillion debt; leaders ignoring checks and balances; and policies that hurt more than help working class Americans. The federal government needs to bring itself back under control, before each state is forced to do it for them. Many states have already sent this message to Washington, D.C. Missouri lawmakers are debating that opportunity in the final weeks of the 2015 Missouri legislative session. Senate Concurrent Resolution 21, is a resolution calling for amendments imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, limiting the terms of office for officials and members of Congress. Article V allows states to propose certain amendments to the United States Constitution which places limits on the federal government. By passing this legislation, we are stressing that we believe it is time for the federal government to get things in order and represents a united effort on the part of Missouri Legislators to address the serious concerns facing our nation’s government. The Constitution requires that twothirds of the states must have a consistent call for an Article V Convention in order for one to be held. At this time, 24 out of the required 34 states have already issued this call. I fully support SCR 21 in its current format. I believe that at some point the federal government began to overstep the boundaries laid out by our Founding Fathers. The time has come for us to ask that they take a step back and help states find a way to restore integrity to the legislative process on a federal level, and to simply remind them there are limits to their control, and they have been overreaching. 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.
2015. USDA will publish a rule outlining the linkage of conservation compliance with federal crop insurance premium support. Go to
http://go.usa.gov/3Wy5J to view a copy of the rule. The Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification
Preparations are now under way for our 2nd annual Princess Tea Party Story Time to be held on Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. We feel quite honored to have the 2015 Miss Texas County Outstanding Teen, Madison Horner, reigning over our event this year. Thirty little “princesses” attended last year’s Princess Tea, and we’re planning for that number again this year. Princesses, come dressed in your fanciest and wear your tiara if you have one. We’ll have some tiaras and things available for use during the party so that everyone will feel like royalty on this special day. Mark your calendar now. Boys – don’t feel that we’re leaving you out. Your party will be in June - more on that later! Summersville Friends of the Library meet at the library the 2nd Monday of each month at 5 p.m. The next meeting will be held on May 11. New members are invited to join the group in supporting and participating in the continuing growth of the Summersville Branch Library. New books to our juvenile collection include Divergent by Veronica Roth; Nellie’s Promise, an American Girl companion book; and Platypus Police Squad: The Ostrich Conspiracy and Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked, both by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Finding Spring is an easy by Carin Berger. Other new books include Outward Bound Canoeing Handbook, non-fiction; The Accidental Vegetarian: Delicious Food Without Meat, cookbook by Simon Rimer; True Detectives, large print fiction by Jonathan Kellerman; and The Gilly Salt Sisters, fiction by Tiffany Baker. 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, Birch Tree, and Mountain View friends, for sending yours to us. Summersville Library is a branch of Texas County Library and located at 480 First Street, on the south side of the square, next door to Open Door in Summersville. Business hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m Saturday. Check out our webpage at texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us or contact the library: 417-932-5261 or toll-free 888-609-4491, or e-mail us: svlib@texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, or fax: 417-932-5262.
Mtn. View Farmer's Market The Mountain View Farmers Market is open Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. We are located at West Park on Elm Street under the pavilion. All of our products are locally grown or produced so we have the freshest produce in town. Right not we have the tastiest Spring Greens, crisp succulent Green Onions, and tender Asparagus. Also, fresh farm eggs, jams, jellies and wonderful baked goods. Baby chicks, bunny rabbits, and chickens are available along with sturdy vegetable and native flowering plants ready to put out in the garden. We also have a variety of one of a kind locally made items ready for Mother's Day. Beautiful photo art work, handmade aprons and crocheted items, handmade soap, crystal sun catchers and window whimseys, birdhouses, jewelry, and air scenters. And any of the native plants would make fantastic Mother's Day gifts. Stop by for a visit and see what we have to offer. It changes with the seasons so there's always something different. Chat with our gardeners and crafts people. Learn or share a little knowledge, a few ideas,
maybe some recipes. Sign up for our monthly drawing to win $5 in Market Bucks. This month we will also be having a special drawing for a basket of market goodies for Mother's Day. The drawing will be on May 9th and sign up will be May 2nd and May 9. This is our 20th year, the Mountain View Farmers Market had it's first selling season in 1995, and we are planning something special later on in the season. We'll be saying more about that as the date approaches.
form is available at local USDA service center or online at www.fsa.usda. gov/AD1026form. When a farmer completes this form, USDA Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff will outline any additional actions that may be required for compliance with highly erodible land and wetland provisions. USDA's Risk Management Agency, through the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, manages the federal crop insurance program that provides the modern farm safety net for America's farmers and ranchers. Today's announcement was made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic
gains in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA has implemented many provisions of this critical legislation, providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda. gov/farmbill.
Protecting Hardworking Taxpayers
Tax day has come and gone for most, but some taxpayers are still trying to get their returns straight. This year, there has been an astronomical uptick in identity theft used for fraudulent tax returns. When some law-abiding citizens filed their tax returns, they discovered a thief had already used their social security number to file a return. That leaves the taxpayer with months of frustrating calls and letters to the IRS to get it straight. This week I took action to prevent this abuse on hardworking taxpayers. The Government Accountability Office found that fraudulent tax returns cost more than $5 billion each year. The Southeast Missourian reported, “The number of identity theft/tax return fraud incidents rose nearly 85 percent, to 2.9 million, from 2010 to 2013, according to the most recent IRS statistics report available,” and folks in our area have been feeling that rise. A spokesman for the Cape Girardeau Police Department said, "We've never seen reports like this before." This week I questioned IRS Commissioner John Koskinen about tax fraud during a Ways and Means subcommittee hearing and shared just how hard our area has been hit by identity theft. I pushed him to provide increased scrutiny to online filings since they are more likely to be fraudulent. Right now online applications are not held to the same standards as those submitted on paper. Online filings and paper filings should have the same level of scrutiny. The IRS must also be more proactive in preventing this identity theft instead of waiting until hardworking Americans have their information stolen. Thieves are constantly creating new ways to obtain a combination of personal information such as birth dates, social security numbers, and addresses, but there are a few ways you can avoid being victimized. The IRS recommends that you do not carry your social security card with you and only give a business your social security number when they require it. The IRS also recommends that you check your credit report every 12 months for any irregularities. Updating your computer’s software and security programs can help keep your information from falling into the hands of criminals. If you feel like you are at risk for identity theft due to having personal information stolen, please contact the IRS so they can take action to secure your account. Both the IRS and taxpayers need to be vigilant and proactive in keeping accounts safe as identity theft continues to rise. My commitment is to continue providing oversight to the IRS and fighting to protect taxpayers, because those who work hard and play by the rules deserve our support.
Learn the secrets to building a successful business The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) will be celebrating National Small Business Week May 5th with EPIC 15 "Entrepreneur Potential and Innovation Collaboration 2015.” EPIC 15 will feature entrepreneurs from across Missouri who are creating and innovating in the Ozarks. Local entrepreneurs are encouraged to come and be inspired to take their business to the next level through education and networking with other entrepreneurs. The EPIC Main Event will showcase seven successful entrepreneurs from a diverse range of businesses from manufacturing to inventors. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear each entrepreneurs journey, what they faced when starting their own business, the rewards and pitfalls, and what it took to become successful. Two of our featured roundtable speakers are Susie Farbin and Diana Hicks with Mama Jean’s Natural Market. Mama Jeans has three locations in Springfield. Josh Stacy, co-owner of Public House Brewing Company with locations in Rolla and St. James, will also speak as part
of The Innovators, Creators and Young Risk Takers roundtable. The keynote speaker is Ted Amberg with Amberg Entertainment, who will share his story about turning his passion into a full time career and highly successful business. In addition to the EPIC Main Event, the Business Pitch Competition will take place. OzSBI received 13 entries for its Pitch Competition. Three businesses have been selected as finalist. During EPIC, they will each present an 8 minute pitch to a panel of highly-qualified judges for a chance to win a $5,500 prize package. Judges include Jason Graff with CrowdIt, a crowd-funding platform; Jim Michaels with the Creative Foundry, a private co-working space in Springfield; and John Perkins with Inspire Capital Corporation at the Lake of the Ozarks. The judges and some of our guest speakers will attend the EPIC Mix and Mingle networking event following the pitch competition. The EPIC Main Event and Business Pitch Competition will be held from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Early Bird Special is
$49 (register by April 27th). Regular registration is $69 (after April 27th). This also includes complimentary tickets for one food and one drink at the EPIC Mix and Mingle. Following the afternoon events, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. local area business and community leaders are also invited to attend the EPIC Mix & Mingle, a networking opportunity with area entrepreneurs and business leaders. The cost to attend is $10 and includes a ticket for one food and one drink item from our local food, wine and beer providers including Tootsie’s and Tweetsie’s, Heroes, Ozark Pizza, Public House, Horst Vineyard and Winery, and Viandel Vineyard. This event is being sponsored by: Inspire Capital Corporation; Welch, Couch, & Company, PA; Community First Banking Company; Rural Missouri, INC; CenturyLink; Dave Thomas, Shelter Insurance; and John Coleman, Kemmons Wilson Insurance Group. To register for EPIC 15 or the EPIC Mix & Mingle, visit www.ozsbi.com or call 417-256-9724.
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Death Notices Larry Dennis (Denny) Barkley Denny Barkley departed this life on April 19, 2015 at the age of 54 years in Mountain View, MO. Denny
was born on July 4, 1960, in Poplar Bluff, MO to his parents Larry and Marguerite (Scoville) Barkley. At the age of 16, Denny began carpentry work for his Toshiko Ilgenfritz was born on January 1, 1930 in Tokyo, Japan, the daughter of Masajiro Nihongi. She passed away April 23, 2015, at the age of 85, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Toshiko was united in married to Cecil “Bill” Ilgenfritz on April 27, 1953 in Japan and to this union four children were born.
father’s company, Barkley Construction. He continued as a carpenter, for companies owned by Bob Dailey and Mike Powell, working in several states. Denny excelled as a finish carpenter until becoming disabled in his late forties as a result of work-related accidents. Denny is survived by his mother Marguerite Barkley; three daughters, Melanie (Ben Frost), Sarah Barkley, Julie (C. J. Good); seven grandchildren, Courtney, Jenna, and Kyle Phelps, Meghan Phelps, Logan Barkley, Bryer and Jett Good; one brother, Mark Barkley; two sisters Kerri (Mike Powell) and Angie (Doug Clevenger); many loving cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and special
fishing buddy Jerry Weaver who he spent many hours with on the Current River. Denny was preceded in death by his loving father Larry Barkley; paternal grandparents J.W. and Esther Barkley; maternal grandparents John and Mildred Scoville; and niece, Michaela Powell. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 23, 2015 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree, MO with Brandon Powell and Mark Barkley officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes. com
Toshiko Ilgenfritz Survivors include her husband, Bill; three children, James Ilgenfritz and wife, Nettie, Matt Ilgenfritz and wife, Jinger, and Janiece Bohrer; and grandchildren, Cori, Jason, Anthony, Jina, and Kristy. She is preceded in death by her father and an infant daughter, Jackie. Toshiko loved the St. Louis Cardinals. She also
enjoyed shopping, flowers, working, and raising German Shepherds. Toshiko will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A family visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www. yarbermortuary.com
Beginning this fall, AA in General Studies degree available online Beginning this fall, students at Missouri State University-West Plains will be able to complete all of the credit hours required for the Associate of Arts in General Studies degree completely online. Dr. Dennis Lancaster, dean of academic affairs, said university officials received approval last fall from its accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission in Chicago, Illinois, to offer the degree online, and all of the components are now in place to give students who find it more convenient to take online classes the opportunity to earn a complete degree without having to make several trips to campus each week. “Most of our courses that lead to the Associate of Arts in General Studies degree are already online, some for several years now. Given that and the interest in online education from around the country, the next logical step was to make the entire degree available online,” he said. Currently, 70 classes are part of the online curriculum, and several have multiple sections of the class available. There also is enough variety in the course offerings that students could specialize in certain areas. “You should be able to specialize in business, child and family development, agriculture and perhaps others as courses continue to be added in the online format,” he said. Students also will be able to complete classes such as biology and chemistry, some of which even have laboratory components, online, as well. “Some labs are now available online through special software and
course activities,” Lancaster said. “Some require the student to complete less complicated assignments at home, while others are facilitated virtually.” For students like Willow Springs resident Michelle Bryan, a stay-at-home mom with two active sons, news of the online degree program is definitely welcome. No stranger to online education having completed an associate’s degree through another institution several years ago, she said she was pleased to learn she could take several of the general education classes she needed for a social work degree from Missouri State University in Springfield online through Missouri State-West Plains. “I considered driving to West Plains to take courses, but the online classes were so convenient,” she explained. “My kids are so active, so being able to work around their schedules was great.” Bryan, who began taking online courses through Missouri State-West Plains in spring 2014, said she completed her assignments while five-year-old Logan and seven-year-old Tucker were in school or taking naps. She admits it has been difficult at times. “You really have to make a plan and stick to it. The classes still require a lot of work, so you have to make yourself do it. You have to manage your time, and that’s what I struggled with the most. I printed out everything and got a planner, wrote down when everything was due, and set aside time to make sure I got assignments done,” she said. Bryan set aside at least an hour each day to work on her assignments. “I always tried
MICHELLE BRYAN, a stay-at-home mom in Willow Springs, takes online courses through Missouri State University-West Plains because it’s more convenient for her active schedule. Beginning this fall, students like Bryan will be able to complete the entire Associate of Arts in General Studies degree online. (Missouri StateWest Plains Photo)
to stay at least a week ahead in case one of the kids got sick or something came up,” she said. “I never wanted to be working on an assignment the night before it was due.” She also received a lot of support from her husband, Steven, as well as her mother and mother-in-law, who were always willing to step in and help with the children if she needed extra time to focus on her schoolwork. Lancaster said it’s that kind of support and dedication that makes a successful online student. “There is a lot of self-direction and independent study required of these online courses, and if you’re a procrastinator, you will definitely be challenged by the clear, but strict, regimen of the online course format,” he said. Still, for students like Bryan the benefits far outweigh the struggles. “If I can do online classes while my sons are at home, I can complete my degree and find a career after they enter school. I really believe this way works out better for me,” she said. Lancaster said students who want to complete the degree online also should consider the technology components they must have to be successful. “This is critical, as the delivery of the course content and the student’s ability to communicate with the instructor are contingent on the technology available to the student,” he stressed. “An up-to-date computer, typically a PC-platform with an operating system similar to Windows 7 or higher, is required. High-speed Internet is definitely recommended, although some things can be done with slower speeds and narrower bandwidths. To ensure the best experience possible online, students should contact the Missouri State-West Plains Help Desk at 417-255-7995 for specific recommendations or to assess whether or not their current technology will work as will be expected by instructors,” he added. A complete list of online classes scheduled for the 2015 summer session and fall semester can be found at grizzlyden. missouristate.edu/Schedule.htm. Printed copies also are available by calling 417-255-7955. Regular registration for 2015 fall semester classes is now underway. For more information about admissions and registration procedures, call the admissions office at 417-255-7955 or toll free at 1-888-466-7897 or visit the university’s website, www. wp.missouristate.edu.
Sylvia Maybell (Vandevort) Cook Sylvia Maybell Vandevort the daughter of the late Monta Joshua Vandevort and Mary Elizabeth (Brashears)
Vandevort was born in Raymondville, MO, August 24, 1933. She went to be with Jesus, Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Texas County Memorial making her age 81 years, 7 months and 24 days. Lloyd Jefferson Cook and Sylvia Vandevort were united in marriage December 26, 1950 making their union together 55 years. To their union five children were born, with three more added, Larry Dean, Lois Jean, Sandra Sue, Carol Ann, Danny Charles, Marcia Rosemary, Loreta Kay and Sonia Irene. Sylvia was a member of Valley Center Baptist Church. She was baptized and was a faithful member of the church. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and helped in any way needed as long as she was able. She worked as shade marker at Angelica, was a wife, homemaker and mother. She raised her own children as well as a host of
others. Whenever anyone came to Lloyd and Sylvia’s home they were never visitors they were family. Sylvia enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with family. Preceding Sylvia in death was her husband, Lloyd, her parents, Monta and Mary Vandevort, brother Leo Vandevort, sisters Laura Robinson and Agnes Smith, brother-in-laws Carl, Olen, Oswald (Shorty)Cook, sister-in-law Fern German, Mildred Cook and Ruby Cook. Sylvia is survived by her children, Larry and Teresa Cook, Lois Cook and friend Clive Odom, Sandra Briggs, Carol and Robin Hawkins, Danny and Amy Cook, Sonia and Robert Clark, Loreta and Duane Smith all of Hartshorn, MO and Rosemary and Henry Albert Jackson of Raymondville, MO, sister Billy Cook of Hartshorn, brother Bob Vandevort of Cabool,
two sisters-in-law Bonnie Vandevort of Mountain View, and Crysta Cook of Houston and one brotherin-law Edward German and wife Patty of Hartshorn. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 32 greatgrandchildren which were her pride and joy. Nothing made Sylvia happier than to have her family around her. She also had a host of nieces and nephews, a host of other family members and friends, also other children which her children brought home with them. Services were held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Valley Center Baptist Church with Rev. Van Kirkwood and Rev. Steve Steelman officiating. Interment was in Valley Center Cemetery in Hartshorn, under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. Online condolences maybe left at bradfordfuneralhome. net
Thank You
The family of Gene (Callihan) Hampton would like to thank everyone for their support after the loss of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, sister and a wonderful person. We cannot name everyone but if you called, brought food, sent a card or flowers and shared a memory with us, a big 'Thank You'. Also, we appreciate the food Marsha Norris, Karen McIntire, Bonnie Miller, Connie Fears and Sally Norris provided us after the funeral. Thank you Jeff Brake for preaching the sermon. Thank you everyone! Robert, Patty, Damon, Rob, Ethan, Asher & Easton Renegar Tonya, Horizon, Michael & Timberly Richison Karson, Melissa, Jessica & Trinity Sartin Andy, Kathryn, Clyde & Margaret Hampton
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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 Saturday, April 18, 2015 Deputy Rick Fox responded to CR 8190 in West Plains in reference to a report of assault. After speaking with all parties involved it was determined all subjects had assaulted each other. At this time the case has been forwarded to the prosecuting attorney for review. Sunday, April 19, 2015 A male subject reported someone burglarized his camping trailer which is located in the Caulfield area. The case is under investigation. Monday, April 20, 2015 Deputy Buddy Thompson was dispatched to CR 6810 in Moody for a report of burglary. He made contact with a female subject who stated that someone had forced entry into her residence and taken a large sum of U.S. currency. The case remains under investigation at this time. A female subject reported a subject known to her has been trespassing on her property on CR 9120 in West Plains. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Deputy Buddy Thompson was dispatched for a report of domestic assault occurring on State Route V in Howell County. On-scene both parties denied any altercation. One party was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Medical Center for evaluation. Subsequent investigation has determined that an assault had occurred and charges have been forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney. Deputy Ryan Boyle was dispatched to U.S. Hwy. 160 in West Plains in reference to a theft. The reporting party stated someone stole two motors from within a building on his property. The case is under investigation. A male subject made a report to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office of identity theft. He stated unknown subject(s) filed a tax return using her information. The case remains under investigation at this time. Friday, April 24, 2015 Deputy Matthew Kassing responded to U.S. Hwy. 63 for a report of a male subject possibly laying in the roadway. Deputy Kassing made contact with the subject. Upon further investigation, Randall Chandler, 31 of Springfield was placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance. Chandler was booked at Howell County and placed on a 24-hour hold. Sunday, April 19, 2015 David Alan Bennett, 31 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 4-21-15 for time served. COMMITMENTS Saturday, April 18, 2015 Christy Lynn Richardson, 46 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. She was released on 4-2015 for time served. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Thomas Calvin Jones, 47 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 4-23-15 for time served. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Brett Lee Trimmer, 33 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Thursday, April 23, 2015 Herschelle James Payne, 34 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Friday, April 24, 2015 David Alan Bennett, 31 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Vance Cody Trett, 44 of Bakersfield was booked for a court ordered commitment. ARRESTS Thursday, March 12, 2015 Raymond Charles Nazarian, 30 of Birch Tree was arrested for distrib/del/manuf/prod/attempt controlled substance and endangering welfare of a child-1st degree. He bonded out on 4-20-15 and is to appear in court on 4-29-15. Sunday, March 15, 2015 Jay Dee Heisler, 57 of Bentonville, AR, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for DWI. He was transferred to McDonald County out on 5-22-15. Sunday, March 22, 2015 Bradley Allen Hurtado, 46 of Alton was arrested for resisting or interfering with arrest/detention/stop and possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He is currently being held on a $12,500 bond. Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Tommy Lee Deluna, 22 of Caulfield was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for distrib/del/manuf/prod/attempt controlled substance. He was transferred to Ozark County on 4-18-15. Friday, April 10, 2015 Dillon James Heilig, 24 of Willow Springs was arrested
The Standard News on a Callaway County Warrant for probation/parole violation. He was transferred to Calloway County on 4-2115. Monday, April 13, 2015 Michael Perry Deardorff, 50 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 4-20-15 and is to appear in court on 5-4-15. Alex J. Boyer, 30 of Birch Tree was arrested for probation/parole violation. He was released on 4-20-15 for time served. Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Kristin Jean Kaufman, 29 of West Plains was arrested for probation violation. She bonded out on 4-20-15. Thursday, April 16, 2015 Alexander Douglas Talley, 21 of Bakersfield was arrested for probation violation. He bonded out on 4-20-15 and is to appear in court on 6-15-15. Friday, April 17, 2015 Alan Lee Luna, 49 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree. He is currently being held on a $20,000 bond. John Thomas Baker, 28 of Bycyrus was arrested on a Phelps County Warrant for felony failure to appear and probation/parole violation. He was transferred to Phelps County on 4-20-15. James Aron Blair, 23 of West Plains was arrested for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 4-20-15 and is to appear in court on 4-27-15. Henry Wesley Winton, 23 of Mtn. View was arrested for receiving stolen property. He bonded out on 4-22-15 and is to appear in court on 5-4-15. Saturday, April 18, 2015 Michael Joseph Johnson, 24 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree. He is currently being held on a $10,000 bond. Andrea Jean Leach, 25 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for distib/del/manuf/prod/ attempt controlled substance; 2 counts of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana; endangering welfare of a child-1st degree; unlawful use of drug paraphernalia; possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana. She bonded out on 4-19-15 and is to appear in court on 4-27-15. Brandon James Childress, 26 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for distrib/del/manuf/prod/ attempt controlled substance. He bonded out on 4-19-15 and is to appear in court on 4-27-15. Ryan Wade Hergesheimer, 40 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear and a Mtn. View Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 4-22-15 and is to appear in court on 5-13-15. Adam Dewayne Bartlett, 23 of West Plains was arrested on a burglary-2nd degree. He was transferred to the Ozark County Jail on 4-21-15. Vincent Wayne Scott, 25 of Springfield was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation; a Mtn. View Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear and a West Plains Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 4-21-15 and is to appear in court on 5-1-15. Sunday, April 19, 2015 Timothy Mark Newton, 36 of West Plains was arrested for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He is currently being held without bond. Monday, April 20, 2015 Christifer James Ellis, 27 of Willow Springs was arrested for DWI. He bonded out on 4-20-15 and is to appear in court on 4-27-15. Chris Edward Vandenburg, 50 of Viola, AR, was arrested on a Wright County Warrant for misdemeanor
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 Chris E. Vandenburg, 50 of Viola, AR was arrested on Monday, April 20 at 9:05 a.m. in Howell County for 2 misdemeanor Wright County warrants for traffic violations; misdemeanor St. Charles County Department of Corrections warrant for a traffic violation; speeding and no valid operator's license. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held on bond. Jeremy T. Schlitt, 32 of Chaffee was arrested on Tuesday, April 21 at 5:59 p.m. in Douglas County for driving while revoked/ possession of marijuana; unlawful use of drug paraphernalia; failure to display valid license plates and no seatbelt. He was processed and released. Jamie L. Moore, 25 of Lebanon was arrested on Wednesday, April 22 at 4:33 p.m. In Wright County for misdemeanor Texas County warrant for failure to display plates. She was taken to the Texas County Sheriff's Department where she is being held on bond. Austin L. Pribble, 20 of Birch Tree was arrested on Saturday, April 25 at 11:56 a.m. In Shannon County for 2 Mtn. View PD misdemeanor warrants for failure to appearstealing; Mtn. View PD misdemeanor warrant for controlled substance. He was taken to the Mtn. View Police Department where he is being held on bond. ACCIDENTS A one-vehicle accident occurred on Saturday, April 18 at 1:10 a.m. in Shannon County on CR 425 approximately 8 miles West of Eminence. According to reports a 2015 Polaris UTV operated by Brandon S. Bay, 28 of Mtn. View failed to operate vehicle in a safe and prudent manner causing the vehicle to eject the driver. Bay was taken to Texas County Memorial Hospital by Mercy Ambulance with moderate injuries. The accident was investigated by Trooper C.L. Davis. A one-vehicle accident occurred on Monday, April 20 at 1:13 p.m. in Shannon County on MO 19, 23 miles North of Eminence. According to reports a 1997 Dodge Ram, operated by Jeffrey A. Trillet, 46 of St. James was travelling Northbound when the vehicle travelled off the right side of the roadway, returned to the roadway, travelled off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. Trillet was initially arrested by the MSHP at 2:39 p.m. for driving while intoxicated; careless and imprudent driving; failure to register motor vehicle. He was released to Salem Memorial Hospital in Salem for treatment. The accident was investigated by Trooper C.L. Davis and assisted by Trooper T.D. Stewart and the Shannon County Sheriff's Department.
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failure to appear and failure to display lighted lamps on motor vehicle. He bonded out on 4-20-15 and is to appear in court on 5-14-15. Kenneth John Slater, 19 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for robbery-1st degree; assault-1st degree; tampering-1st degree and misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $52,500 bond. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Jeffrey James Scott Williamson, 29 of Pomona was arrested for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 4-21-15 and is to appear in court on 5-14-15. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Samuel Aaron Hockman, 19 of Mtn. View was arrested on a West Plains Police Department Warrant for domestic assault/felonious restraint. He was released on a summons on 4-23-15 and is to appear in court on 4-27-15. Vincent Michael Smith, 36 of Willow Springs was arrested for DWI and unlawful use of a weapon. He is currently being held on a $10,000 bond. Barbara Eleine Loew, 72 of Mtn. View was arrested for misdemeanor failure to appear. She bonded out on 4-22-15 and is to appear in court on 5-4-15. Thursday, April 23, 2015 Anthony Lee Martin, 28 of West Plains was arrested for fugitive from out of state. He is currently being held without bond. Allie Elizabeth Rice, 24 of West Plains was arrested for domestic assault. He was released on a summons on 4-2415 and is to appear in court on 5-18-15. William Calvin Collier, 52 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for burglary-2nd degree. He bonded out on 4-23-15 and is to appear in court on 5-4-15. Josephine Ann Mondragon, 42 of West Plains was arrested on a West Plains Warrant for felony failure to appear and misdemeanor failure to appear. She is currently being held on a $26,000 bond. Friday, April 24, 2015 Randall Brian Chandler, 31 of Springfield was arrested for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 4-24-15 and is to appear in court on 5-4-15. Lakane Eugene Jones, 22 of West Plains was arrested for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $2,500 bond. Saturday, April 25, 2015 Brittney Leanne Brooks, 23 of Willow Springs was arrested for DWI. She was released on a summons on 4-2515 and is to appear in court on 6-15-15.
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 20, 2015 Matthew Paul Frommel, 28 of West Plains was issued citations for speeding and failure to show proof of insurance. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Glenda M. Lamborn, 41 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for possession of open container in motor vehicle. Scottie Wade Hunt, 30 of Poplar Bluff was issued a citation for failure to carry required driver's license. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 James Cody Dickman, 24 of Willow Spring was issued a citation for stealing (under $750). Brooke Ann Nash, 23 of Eminence was issued a citation for failure to carry require driver's license. Friday, April 24, 2015 Jessica Kimberly Lehmann, 25 of Cape Girardea was issued a citation for speeding. Sunday, April 26, 2015 Krystal Lynn Dobson-Brock, 29 of Spring Hill, KS was issued a citation for speeding. INCIDENTS Monday, April 20 thru Monday, April 27 MVPD was dispatched to the Mtn. View Family Youth Center for a report of an assault. Upon arrival, contact was made with the victim. The suspect was gone before arrival of police. A report was taken and the case is under investigation. Went to Walmart and picked up video for stealing. Received a report of a rolling domestic on Highway 60. Vehicle was out of city limits when call came through. Received a call asking if any keys have been turned in that were lost at the library. Confirmed a warrant for the MSHP. Contacted about the status of an order of protection that was being servied. MVPD was dispatched to East James Street for a theft report. A report was taken an case is being investigated. MVPD was dispatched to East 3rd Street for a report of an unknown medical. Upon arrival MVPD made contact with three individuals. They stated that there was no emergency and that the person that they called for was drunk and out of control for a moment. Received a call that a motorist ran out of gas on Highway 60. Motorist was taken to Signal to get gas. A female came up to the patrol vehicle while on 1st Street saying she about ran over a female walking up Elm Street in the middle of the road. Officers located the female and gave her a courtesy ride to Malone's Motel. Officers responded to a verbal domestic situation. One party was removed from the room for the night. Caller advising of a verbal domestic. Upon arrival officers found half of the party asleep in the cab of a vehicle and the other watching TV. Caller advising of a disturbing voicemail where she believed that the person on the other end may be mentally unstable and wanting to hurt himself. Officers spoke with the man and determined his location and confirmed that he needed help. Officers advised the appropriate authorities in the proper jurisdiction. Caller reported a very loud party in the apartment complex. Offiers made contact with the people responsible and advised them to talk quieter and to settle down for the night. Man reporting that he was short of breath and couldn't breathe. Upon arrival he advised of pain in the center of his chest. Officers assisted the man until EMS arrived. Person needing answers about MO driver's licenses and questions over court dates and fines.
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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - April 20 through April 27 Information in this section relates to filings made in the 37th Judicial Circuit Court, which presides over Howell, Shannon, Carter and Oregon Counties. Unless cases have officially been disposed, filings against any person or persons do not in any way imply guilt or liability. These filings are a part of public record provided as a public service to communities in the district.
HOWELL COUNTY DWI-AlcoholAggravated Offender (Felony): Franklin J. Stark of Willow Springs; DWI-Alcohol-Persistent Offender (Felony): James Edward Fyffee of Birch Tree; Tampering With Motor Vehicle-1st Degree (Felony): Toni R. Smith of West Plains; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Robert Wesley Custis of Mtn. Grove; Randall B. Chandler of Springfield; Stealing Leased Or Rented Property (Felony): Joseph C. Davis of West Plains; Ronnie L. Evance of Mammoth Spring, AR; Richard D. Wilkins of West Plains; Burglary-2nd Degree (Felony): William C. Collier of West Plains; Fugitive From Out Of State (Felony): Anthony L. Martin of West Plains; Domestic Assault-3rd Degree-1st/2nd Offense (Misdemeanor): Allie E. Rice of West Plains; DWI-Drug Intoxication (Misdemeanor): Michael Sean Scott of Pomona; Possession Of Up To 35 Grams Marijuana (Misdemeanor): Dalton A. Farrell of Pomona; Scott D. Pettyjohn of Peace Valley; DWI-Alcohol (Misdemeanor): Toni R. Smith of West Plains; Darrell E. White of Kansas City, KS; Scott D. Pettyjohn of Peace Valley; Assault-3rd Degree (Misdemeanor): Samuel A. Hockman of West Plains; Stealing Motor Fuel (Misdemeanor): Toni R. Smith of West Plains; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Sean K. Hoover of Caulfield; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-2nd Or Subsequent Offense (Misdemeanor): Franklin J. Stark of Willow Springs; Fail To Yield To Emergency Vehicle Sounding Siren And Displaying Red/Blue Light (Misdemeanor): David L. Holbrook of West Plains; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Dalton A. Farrell of Pomona; Sean K. Hoover of Caulfield; Fail To Stop For Stop Sign At Stop Line/ Before Crosswalk/Point Nearest Intersection (Misdemeanor): Zachery Dean Finley of Alton; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Jessica A. Bradshaw of Winona; Kelly L. Hoots of Mtn. Grove; Operate Motor Vehicle With Vision Reducing
Material Applied To Windshield/Excess Vision Reducing Material Applied To Side Window (Misdemeanor): Carl J. Davis of West Plains; Fail To Drive Within Right Lane Of Highway With 2 Or More Lanes In Same Direction (Misdemeanor): Bradley M. Wegman of Chesterfield; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/ Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Dalton A. Farrell of Pomona; Dalton A. Farrell of Pomona; Carl J. Davis of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Austin Douglas Dunnermann of Nokomis, IL; Cody A. Wilson of Koshkonong; Jessica A. Bradshaw of Winona; Hannah Lee Hill of Wentzville; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Charlene Marie Pahrue of Charleston; Kimberly Kaye Wilson of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): Jake M. Kenney of Thayer; Shelby Amyx Smith of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): David L. Holbrook of West Plains; Darrell E. White of Kansas City, KS; Brittany Ann Johnson of Pleasanton, TX; Austin James Deshazo of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 26 MPH Or More (Misdemeanor): Franklin J. Stark of Willow Springs; Dissolution With Children: Brett R. Duvall of West Plains vs. Brenda Duvall of West Plains; Rickelle J. Turner of West Plains vs. Brent Allen Turner of Republic; Dissolution Without Children: Richard J. Ford of Mtn. View vs. Tiffany A. Ford of Summersville; Breach Of Contract: Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. Seth A. Collins and Morgan B. Collins of Dora; Suit On Account: Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Randall S. Oehlerking, Sr. of West Plains. SHANNON COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Crystal G. Chadwell of Winona; Resisting Arrest/ Detention/Stop By FleeingCreating A Substantial Risk Of Serious Injury/ Death To Any Person (Felony): Jason T. Basham of Eminence; Pursuing/Taking/Killed/ Possessed Or Disposed Of Wildlife Illegally (Misdemeanor): Lucas D. Ritter of Bunker; Failed To Equip Motor Carrier Vehicle With/ Maintain Required Brake System (Misdemeanor): Robert Lee McKenna of Yankton, SD; Failed To Keep Proper/ Made False Motor Carrier Driver's Record-Exceeded Maximum Driving Time (Misdemeanor): Robert Lee
McKenna of Yankton, SD; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Monique Lynn Patterson of Birch Tree; Fail To Drive Within Right Lane Of Highway With 2 Or More Lanes In Same Direction (Misdemeanor): Robert Lee McKenna of Yankton, SD; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/ Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Russel Dean Spence of West Plains; Jacob R. Kelly of Winona; Karen Burrus of Eminence; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Cynthia Gail Marler of Joplin; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Talisha E. Collins of West Plains; Breach Of Contract: NCEP, LLC of St. Louis vs. Frank James Powell of Birch Tree. CARTER COUNTY Property Damage: Timothy M. Maybearry of Ellsinore; Paul G. Maybearry, Sr. of Van Buren; Driver Of Motor Vehicle Failed To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt: Tammy L. Allbritton of Poplar Bluff; Operate Motor Vehicle On Highway While Driver License Suspended: Donny E. Elder of Doniphan; Operate Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility: Donny E. Elder of Doniphan; Failed To Register Vehicle: Darrell Wayne Hanks of Grandin; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 6-10 MPH Over: Mark Douglas Stone of Springfield; Robert Barton of Park Hills; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 11-15 MPH Over: Donald Timothy Hartley of Copperas Cove, TX; Mary Beth Matthews of Fredericktown; Hardy L. Morris of Poplar Bluff; Kristen Evan Hubbard of Cocoa, FL; Brent Adam Saxton of Arkasas City, KS; Mary Jane Livingston of Whitewater; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 16-19 MPH Over: Sandra Lane Jastal of Monett; Susan Ann Twiford of Denver, CO; William Howard Sims of Abilene, TX; Dissolution Without Children: Chante I. Crumpton of Van Buren vs. Tony L. Crumpton of Van Buren. OREGON COUNTY Escape Or Attempted Escape From Custody While Under Arrest For Felony (Felony): Bryce W. Lievsay of Alton; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Marijuana (Felony): Bryce W. Lievsay of Alton; Passing Bad Check-$500 Or More-No Account/ Insufficient Funds (Felony): Kelley Twilley of Hardy, AR; Nicole Inman of Thayer; Passing Bad Check-Less Than $500 (Misdemeanor): Dustin Joseph Frillman of
Mammoth Spring, AR; Vehicle License Plate Tree; Caleb Fail To Properly Affix/ (Infraction): Evelyn Kincaid of Display Tab On Motor Bernice McHugh of Birch Spring, AR.
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'The Gala of the Royal Horses' coming to West Plains Civic Center May 21 For the first time ever, The Gala of The Royal Horses Inaugural North American world-renowned equestrian tour is coming to the West Plains Civic Center on Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. Tickets are now available for this performance that is a must for horse lovers and people of all ages. Audience members will experience the excitement, splendor, and majesty of the Gala of the Royal Horses for the first time as the show makes its US debut. The Gala of the Royal Horses is a spectacular entertainment event combining the most beautiful horses in the world with live performer creating a breathtaking event for the entire family. The Gala of the Royal Horses is a “must see” for horse lovers and families. Following in the family footsteps of seven generations, Rene Gasser, producer of the Royal Horses
has recreated a show for this tour only previously seen at the famous riding schools in Vienna and Spain. The Royal horses of Europe are some of the most celebrated in history, favored for centuries by royalty, equestrian riders and bullfighters and this performance will celebrate the tradition, athleticism and grace of these revered creatures. “The unique qualities of the Royal Horses single them out from all other breeds in the Equine world. Their physical beauty & grace, coupled with exceptional courage and nobility make them an object of admiration and a source of inspiration for horse lovers everywhere,” says Gasser. Along with the magnificent stallions, Spanish flamenco dancers will feature in authentic vibrant costumes accompanied by the mellow notes of a guitar to bring the sights and sounds of Spain a heartbeat away.
The Gala of The Royal Horses will feature a number of performances involving the Andalusian, Friesian, Lipizzaner and Arabian breeds and the event is dedicated to showing off the amazing beauty and maneuvers these horses are capable of including the stunning maneuvers once used on the battlefield now known as “The Airs Above The Ground”. "We're going to have horses dancing alongside some tremendous flamenco dancers, and I think people are really going to be excited about watching this," Rene says. Tickets start at $27 and are now available at the West Plains Civic Center box office and at ticketmaster.com, with a limited number of VIP seats available. For more information, please call the Civic Center at 256-8087.
Golf team finishes 2nd in Mtn. Grove Invitational Golf Tournament
Second Place - The Liberty Eagles golf team placed second in the Mtn. Grove Invitational Golf Tournament recently. Pictured above Jordan McAfee shot an 84; Matthew Coatney shot a 72; Josh Pruett shot a 90 and Matthew Price shot an 83.
Kander welcomes Eminence Elementary students to Civil War Archives Alive! Secretary of State Jason Kander recently welcomed students from Eminence Elementary to Civil War Archives Alive!, an educational program offered annually by the Missouri State Archives in Jefferson City. “Civil War Archives Alive! is an engaging and interactive experience that provides a new way for students to discover Missouri’s vibrant history,” Kander said. “It is great to watch these students enjoy learning about important events from our state’s past.” Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the 40-minute performance takes students on a journey back in time to experience life
in Missouri in the 1860s. With the help of humorous game show hosts and their “Blast from the Past” time machine, the students’ educational adventure begins with a visit from presidential time traveler Abraham Lincoln. As the Union’s commanderin-chief, Lincoln addresses the conflict’s national aspects, but also focuses on Missouri’s particular role as a turbulent border state. In its entirety, Civil War Archives Alive! draws students in to learn more about historic Civil War figures of Missouri and the experiences of slaves, civilians and soldiers as they lived through warfare and its aftermath. The students from Eminence Elementary join more than
5,800 other fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students from across the state this year in experiencing this unique educational opportunity, which is often followed by a tour of the Missouri State Archives. Civil War Archives Alive! is sponsored by the Friends of the Missouri State Archives with assistance from Hawthorn Bank and the Eldon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Financial assistance for this project has also been provided by the Missouri Humanities Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
Local student receives scholarships from Missouri State University-West Plains Kimberly Allen, Mountain View, Mo., has been awarded the Ralph F. and Louella Cox Endowed Scholarship and the Marianna Hoover Endowed Scholarship from Missouri State UniversityWest Plains. Allen, a 2012 graduate of Summersville High School,
Summersville, Mo., is a sophomore nursing major at Missouri State-West Plains. She is the daughter of Gary and Trish Allen, Mountain View, Mo. Missouri State-West Plains is a teaching and learning institution providing quality postsecondary educational
opportunities to the communities it serves. Missouri State-West Plains offers associate degrees and credit and non-credit courses and serves as a delivery site for bachelor’s and master’s degrees offered by Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo.
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Salary any money, we don’t want our custodians to lose any money, we just want our salary schedule looked at. We’ve been frozen for four years and none of the other districts have been or are frozen at this time." Comparisons of Adminstrative Salaries: Data presented to the board indicates that the district is the lowest in the SCA in teachers' salaries but that they rank "highest" in the SCA for the average administrative salaries. The district shows $80,412 as being the average administrator's salaries. "It was brought to our attention by MSTAinsurance was paid for administrator’s family and that was a perk for recruiting administrators. $4,000 difference??…a disparity." "I can’t sit here and give you an honest answer, I simply don’t have the answer right now. From my stand point it’s hard to take administrators from one district and compare them to administrators from another district," Board President Steve Vines stated. The Standard News requested a list of administrative salaries they are as follows: Jerry Nicholson, Superintendent $106,063.26; Walt Belcher, MS Principal $81,979.26; Loren Smith, MVE Principal/Technology/ FD Sve Coordinator $81,087.26; John Daniels, LHS Principal/ A+ Coordinator $75,000; Robert Bennett, BTE Principal $66,040.11, Dist Safety Coor, MVE Data Analysis $6,000 - Total $72,040.11; Wayne Jessen LHS Asst. Prin/Athletic Director $69,000. Teachers request fund
From Page One transfer: Teachers completed research and requested that the nearly $1.1 million dollars that was transferred out of Fund 1 into Fund 4 from 2007-2009 be transferred back to Fund 1 or 2 so that it can be used for needs other than capital improvements. "According to DESE this is unrestricted money and can be transferred back," shared Conway. "We would still have about $2 million dollars remaining in Fund 4 to deal with emergencies and building projects." He continued, "Two of my colleagues interviewed Dr. John Mulford, the Superintendent at West Plains, last week and he indicated that the minimum amount his district tries to maintain in Fund 4 is $1.2 million dollars and they currently have $1.71 million dollars in that account. Surely, if it's adequate for West Plains it should be for us as well. As I'm sure you are aware, we currently have more money in Fund 4 than any other school in the SCA." Another teacher in atttendance questioned, "I understand that Fund 4 pays for building, but I have questions on the future what are we going to do with that money in Fund 4 because as we were looking at that, that funding, were told, we can’t touch that. But according to state statute we can if we are under distress. I feel that we have been frozen for four years so I believe that we are under distress. Is there any way we can take it out?" Board President Vines responded, "Theoretically we could take every bit of funding out of there and put it into the teachers fund. That does not correct the problem of spending more
money each year than what we are bringing in. We have spent in the red $250,000 to $300,000 for the last three years for sure. If we continue to do that it’s just going to continue to eat into our reserve and at some point we are going to have no reserve left." "I don’t want anyone sitting here tonight to think that we take this for granted. There has been major discussion over the past few years," shared Board President Vines. "We would love to be able to say yes we can give everybody a raise, school is not a for profit organization, that’s not the point. We certainly appreciate everyone that works and what they do, but the simple fact is we don’t know what student population is and what state funding is, that’s the struggle." "We labor with this," shared Board Member Shelly Mantel. "We have considered just about every avenue but we are stuck as everyone else on when to cut, how to cut. It’s a really tough situation but I don’t want you guys to feel that we don’t have those discussion and we’re working as hard as we can with the knowledge we have and the ability that we have to get there. And we do so appreciate everything you do. It’s happening, it’s just not happening quickly. Patience is something you have to acquire when you sit at these tables. Nothing happens quickly and you’re out of control of so many pieces of the puzzle." Conway thanked membrs for allowing him to address the board. "I hope you will consider the points I've made when you make future decisions. I will, of course, respect the decision you make as a board."
Poetry, politics among new, unique classes for summer session, fall semester Area residents can study the poetry of Robert Frost, learn about Missouri politics and government or investigate the impact
of video game and movie violence on the growth and development of children in some of the new and unique courses being offered
House of Abigail work day The regular scheduled work day for House of Abigail will be Saturday, May 2 from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. If you aren’t familiar with what the project is about, we are renovating the old Dr. Walton building in Mountain View. It will become a girl’s home. If you would like to get involved or if you would like to take a tour stop by and see us. If you have a group interested in volunteering and May 2nd is not an option, contact us to schedule a different date. Donald Fisher at 417-247-2014 or Barb Fisher at 417-2472722.
during the 2015 summer intersession, summer session or fall semester at Missouri State UniversityWest Plains. For a complete look at the 2015 summer session/ fall semester schedule, visit grizzlyden.missouristate. edu/Schedule.htm. Printed copies also are available by calling 417-255-7955. Regular registration for 2015 summer intersession, summer session and fall semester classes is now underway. For more information about admissions and registration procedures, call the admissions office at 417255-7955 or toll free at 1-888-466-7897 or visit the university’s website, www. wp.missouristate.edu.
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Rabies proper actions must be taken quickly following a possible exposure to protect the individual from the rabies virus.” To date in 2015, this is the first confirmed cases of rabies in Howell County, as well as the third rabies case statewide. Howell County ended 2014 with a total of 5 positive rabies cases, all involving skunks, with 27 cases reported statewide. In 2013, 4 rabies cases were reported to the Howell County Health Department, 3 involving skunks and 1 involving a cat. In 2012, Howell County had a total of 6 positive rabies cases, which all involved skunks. Annually, 7,000 to 8,000 rabid animals are detected in the United States, with more than 90 percent of the cases in wild animals. Rabies is found naturally in Missouri, occurring primarily in bats and skunks, although other animals are also found to be rabid each year, including domestic species such as dogs, cats, horses, and cattle. Management of Pets Bitten by a Rabid Animal Pet owners should be aware that if their dog or cat does not have a current rabies vaccination from a licensed veterinarian and is exposed to a rabid animal, the pet will
From Page One either have to be euthanized or quarantined for six months at the owner’s expense, at an approved vet facility. In contrast, a dog or cat that is currently vaccinated and is exposed to a rabid animal, needs only a rabies booster shot followed by a 45-day home quarantine. Domestic animals are protected against rabies 28 days AFTER receiving their initial rabies vaccination. Actions Following a Potential Rabies Exposure The following actions should be taken if a person is bitten or otherwise exposed to a potentially rabid animal: • Contact the Howell County Health Department at 2567078 • Domestic animals: Identify and, if possible, confine the biting animal. Dogs, cats, and ferrets may be quarantined for ten days or they may be euthanized and tested for rabies. Other domestic animals are handled on a case-by-case basis. • Wild animals: Identify and, if possible, confine the biting animal for rabies testing. No quarantine period is recognized for wild animals. • Wash the wound immediately and thoroughly with soap and water for 10 to 15 minutes. • Consult with a physician
to: (1) check your tetanus immunization status, (2) determine if antibiotic treatment is needed for bacterial infection, (3) determine if other medical procedures are necessary, such as sutures in the case of disfiguring wounds, and (4) have a rabies risk assessment completed, including determining if the anti-rabies series of shots are warranted. Community Prevention – Rabies is 100 % preventable • Ensure dogs, cats and ferrets are up-to-date on rabies vaccinations. Vaccinations are also available for horses, cattle, and sheep. The effectiveness of animal vaccines is the main reason for the nationwide decline in rabies cases among people and domestic animals. • Keep pets under control; do not allow them to run loose. • Avoid contact with stray pets and wild animals; do not keep wild animals or wild animal crosses as pets. • Report wild animals exhibiting unusual behavior or stray pets to animal control officials. • Personal pets should not be handled without protection directly after being exposed to wildlife due to the potential for carrying residual saliva from the infected animal.
STAR Orientation dates set at MSU-West Plains First-time freshmen or transfer students with less than 10 credit hours have several dates from which to choose to attend Missouri State University-West Plains’ STudent Advising and Registration (STAR) Orientation sessions for the 2015 fall semester. Spaces are available for sessions on May 8, May 21, May 29, June 4, June 12, June 19, July 24, July 30, Aug. 7, Aug. 11 and Aug. 14, according to Cindy Bridges, coordinator of student academic advisement at the Advisement and
Academic Coaching Center for Empowering Student Success (AACCESS), which hosts the events. In addition, a STAR Orientation session will be offered at the university’s Mountain Grove campus at Shannon Hall, 401 E. 17th St., on July 28, she added. Space is limited for each STAR session, so students are encouraged to register early for their preferred session, Bridges stressed. STAR Orientations are designed to provide students with an introduction to the university and its services,
policies and procedures, and to assist students in registering for their first semester. During STAR, students will meet with a faculty adviser, schedule fall classes, receive a photo ID, be assigned a BearPass login, receive a parking permit, have an opportunity to visit with a financial aid representative, purchase textbooks at Drago College Store and, if desired, take a tour of the campus. “In short, they will be totally prepared for the first day of classes on Aug. 17,” Bridges said. She also pointed out a separate program is available for parents, spouses and friends of the students to attend. “They will hear from a number of university administrators and staff members who will present information about the campus, explain important topics such as academic degree programs, financial aid, etc., and
provide insightful tips about how they can help their student achieve academic success,” Bridges said. Before attending an orientation, students must be admitted to the university and complete required ACT or Compass placement testing, as well as an in-house writing sample. Additional testing may be required for placement purposes depending upon ACT scores. For information about the admissions process, call the Missouri State-West Plains admissions office at 417-2557955. For more information about required testing, contact the university’s AACCESS office at 417-255-7222. For more information about the STAR Orientation sessions and how to register for an orientation session, contact AACCESS at 417255-7222. All university offices can be contacted toll free by calling 1-888-4667897.
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Several awarded during GSCC annual celebration Mercy St. Francis Hospital was awarded The Good Samaritan Award by Good Samaritan Care Clinic during its annual Celebration of Caring Benefit held on Saturday evening, March 28, 2015. On hand to receive the award were several Mercy staff members, including Administrator Robert Rogers and Angela Popken, Laboratory Manager at Mercy. Mercy St. Francis Hospital was presented the award in recognition of achieving a milestone in donated laboratory services. In September 2007, St. Francis Hospital began providing lab processing services for uninsured patients of Good Samaritan Care Clinic. At the end of 2014, the dollar value of total lab services donated to Good Samaritan surpassed
$1,000,000. The ability to provide free laboratory testing to patients of Good Samaritan has been a huge asset to the level and quality of services the clinic has been able to offer uninsured patients. It has assisted in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic and acute illnesses for thousands of patients. St. Francis Hospital has played a vital role in the life of the clinic since its beginning in February 2004. The clinic saw patients in a house on Y Highway of Mountain View which was loaned to them by St. Francis Hospital. Since that time the Mercy Health System and St. Francis Hospital have collaborated with Good Samaritan Care Clinic in many different ways which has allowed the free health clinic in Mountain View to assist patients in
Understanding Medicare's Enrollment Rules Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me a rundown on Medicare’s enrollment choices and rules along with when and how to apply? I turn 65 next year and want to make sure I know what to do. Almost Retired Dear Almost, The strict rules and timetables for Medicare enrollment can be confusing to many new retirees, so you’re wise to plan ahead. Here’s a simplified rundown of what to know. First a quick review. Remember that original Medicare has two parts: Part A, which provides hospital coverage and is free for most people, and Part B which covers doctor’s visits and other medical services, and costs $104.90 per month for most enrollees in 2015. When to Enroll Everyone is eligible for Medicare at age 65, even if your full Social Security retirement age is 66 or later. You can enroll any time during the “initial enrollment period,” which is a seven-month period that includes the three months before, the month of, and the three months after your 65th birthday. It’s best to enroll three months before your birth month to ensure your coverage starts when you turn 65. If you happen to miss the seven-month sign-up window for Medicare Part B, you’ll have to wait until the next “general enrollment period” which runs from Jan. 1 to March 31 with benefits beginning the following July 1. You’ll also incur a 10 percent penalty for each year you wait beyond your initial enrollment period, which will be tacked on to your monthly Part B premium. You can sign up for premium-free Part A, at any time with no penalty. Working Exceptions Special rules apply if you’re eligible for Medicare and still on the job. If you have health insurance coverage through your employer or your spouse’s employer, and the company has 20 or more employees, you have a “special enrollment period” in which you can sign up. This means that you can delay enrolling in Medicare Part B, and are not subject to the 10 percent late-enrollment penalty as long as you sign up for within eight months of losing that coverage. Drug Coverage Be aware that original Medicare does not cover prescription medications, so if you don’t have credible drug coverage from an employer or union, you’ll need to buy a Part D drug plan from a private insurance company (see medicare.gov/find-a-plan) during your initial enrollment if you want coverage. If you don’t, you’ll incur a premium penalty – 1 percent of the average national premium ($33.13 in 2015) for every month you don’t have coverage – if you enroll later. Supplemental Coverage If you choose original Medicare, it’s also a good idea to get a Medigap (Medicare supplemental) policy within six months after enrolling in Part B to help pay for things that aren’t covered by Medicare like copayments, coinsurance and deductibles. See Medicare.gov and click on “Supplements & Other Insurance” to shop and compare policies. All-In-One Plans Instead of getting original Medicare, plus a stand-alone Part D drug plan and a Medigap policy, you could sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan (see medicare.gov/finda-plan) that covers everything in one plan. These plans, which are also sold by insurance companies, are generally available through HMOs and PPOs and often have cheaper premiums, but their deductibles and co-pays are usually higher which makes them better suited for healthier retirees. How to Enroll If you’re already receiving your Social Security benefits before 65, you will automatically be enrolled in Part A and Part B, and you’ll receive your Medicare card about three months before your 65th birthday. It will include instructions to return it if you have work coverage that qualifies you for late enrollment. If you’re not receiving Social Security, you’ll need to enroll either online at socialsecurity.gov/medicare, over the phone at 800-7721213 or through your local Social Security office. 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.
more 18,500 medical and 3,500 dental visits since it was incorporated. Also receiving Good Samaritan Awards were Keith David, RPh and Janet McMullen. Keith David, pharmacist at Mercy St. Francis Hospital and Walmart in Mountain View, has served as a board member of Good Samaritan Care Clinic since the clinic was chartered in October of 2003. He also serves as lead volunteer pharmacist at the clinic and oversees medication purchases and inventory for the clinic’s dispensary. Janet McMullen serves as Treasurer on the clinic’s Board of Directors and was also one of the founding board members. In addition to serving on the
Good Samaritan Awards - The Good Samaritan Care Clinic of Mtn. View handed out several Good Samaritan Awards during their annual Celebration of Caring Benefit held on March 28. This year, Janet McMullen, Keith David, RPh and Mercy St. Francis Hospital received the Good Samaritan Awards.
board, Janet coordinates all serves on one of the teams Good Samaritan Award and of the cleaning teams which as well. Both volunteers are greatly valued by Good volunteer at the clinic and are worthy recipients of the Samaritan Care Clinic.
TCMH Healthcare Foundation to award $6,500 in scholarships The Texas County Memorial Hospital Healthcare Foundation has opened the application window for $6,500 in educational scholarships for the fall 2015 academic year. The TCMH Healthcare Foundation Educational Scholarship Program is designed to assist students that are pursuing or planning to pursue education in a healthcare related field or students currently working in healthcare that are pursuing additional education for their current career. The Healthcare Foundation is in its ninth year of awarding scholarships in the fall and the spring. Students from towns across the county have received the scholarships. In addition to two scholarships from the TCMH Healthcare Foundation, the Healthcare Foundation will also award the “Dr. Joe L. and Judith T. Spears Memorial Scholarship” and the “Dr. Eugene Charles Honeywell Memorial Scholarship”. Both are endowed funds that are awarded to a deserving student annually. Healthcare Services Group Charitable Foundation, the purchasing group that TCMH belongs to, provides matching funds for scholarships given by
the TCMH Healthcare Foundation. Those funds are available annually to the Healthcare Foundation and enable the Healthcare Foundation to give out an additional $3,000 in scholarships to area students. “Educational scholarships are a major focus area of the Healthcare Foundation,” Jay Gentry, TCMH Healthcare Foundation director, stated. “The board of directors of the Foundation recognizes the need to assist areas students in their educational endeavors with hopes that the student will return to or stay in the Texas County area to provide healthcare services to area residents after receiving additional education.” The Healthcare Foundation has awarded over $58,000 in scholarship funds since the scholarship program began. Endowed scholarships provide some of the educational funds, and the Healthcare Foundation hosts an annual golf tournament to raise money for the scholarship program. The annual golf tournament is scheduled for June 13, 2015. Eligible students for the scholarships must be accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited university, college or postsecondary training program.
'A Matter of Balance' classes at Winona Senior Center Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning proram designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. Anyone who is concerned about falls, interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength, anyone who has fallen in the past and anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns should attend. You will learn to: - View falls as controllable - Set goals for increasing activity - Make changes to reduce fall risks at home - Exercise to increase strength and balance Classes will be held at the Winona Senior Center. For more information contact Tammy Kile at 573-325-4636 or Charlotte Davis at 417-934-6504.
Nathan Brown and Jessica Bradshaw, Birch Tree, are the parents of a baby boy, Bentley Cole Brown, born at 8:32 p.m. April 11 at Ozarks Medical Center (OMC). He weighed 6 pounds 15 1/2 ounces and was 21 inches long. His siblings are Brayden, 6, and Baylee, 1. Grandparents are Roger and Tammy Bradshaw, Birch Tree. Brayden Barton and Jordan Good, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Timber RaeLynn Barton, born at 6:01 p.m. April 12 at OMC. She weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Chasidy Ginnever, West Plains; Jason Good, West Plains; Brad Ginnever, West Plains; Diane Stubbs, West Plains; and Bob Barton, Peace Valley. Heath Lair and Krista Webb, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Jax Lair, born at 12:53 p.m. April 14 at OMC. He weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 22 inches long. His siblings are Brett, 17; Conner, 11; and Mason, 6. Grandparents are Danny and Jan Squire, West Plains, and Jerry and Gay Lair, Moody. Emily Stephens and Jason Boyer, Winona, are the proud parents of a baby girl, Jaycee Gale Boyer. Born at 6:19 am on April 15th, at Poplar Bluff Regional hospital. She weighed 7lbs 1oz and Was 19.5in long. Her grandparents are Brenda Weaver, Winona, Tommy Dale Smotherman, Winona, and Peggy Morris, Spiro Oklahoma. Cousins are Scarlett and Liam, Winona, and many more.
Residents of the TCMH service area—all of Texas County and Mountain Grove—and students that are graduates of Texas County and Mountain Grove schools are eligible to apply. Applicants already pursuing a career in a healthcare organization, or applicants planning to pursue a career in a health field with direct patient care are eligible to apply for the scholarships. The scholarship application asks for information about the student and requires a short essay about the student’s career and educational goals. Applicants are also asked to list community involvement
activities on their application, and they may be asked to meet with Foundation board members for a short personal interview. The deadline for the fall scholarship applications is July 1, 2015. Awards for the scholarship will be announced by September 1, 2015. For more information about the scholarship program or to receive an application, contact Gentry by phone at (417) 967-1377 or 1-866-967-3311, ext. 4202 or by e-mail at jgentry@ tcmh.org. The scholarship application and complete details are also available at www.tcmhfoundation.org.
Prequalification May 6 for next Ozarks Food Harvest delivery The next prequalification for the Ozarks Food Harvest Mobile Food Pantry will be from 4 to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at the West Plains Public Library Community Room, 750 W. Broadway. May’s mobile food pantry is being sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Those eligible to apply for this assistance include area families with children ages birth through 18 who live within Howell County. This includes the communities of West Plains, Willow Springs and Mountain View. Previously, the criteria only included families who lived within the boundaries of the West Plains R-7 School District or surrounding rural school districts. Students enrolled at Missouri State UniversityWest Plains and the South Central Career Center also are eligible, organizers said, provided they meet income guidelines. Missouri State students must present their student identification cards in person, as well as a current class schedule; they may not send them with a family member. Families will receive only one voucher per family. Those who apply should bring the following documentation to the prequalification: A photo ID, proof of income, proof of Howell County residency, names and ages of children, and a telephone number. Proof of Howell County residency does not apply to Missouri State-West Plains or South Central Career Center students, organizers said. Volunteers will verify documentation of those seeking assistance at the prequalification and give vouchers for the date of the truck delivery. Only people receiving vouchers will receive food from the truck during the May delivery, organizers stressed, adding vouchers must be received every month for truck delivery. The Ozarks Food Harvest Mobile Food Pantry provides food and grocery products for up to 250 qualifying families each month. The first delivery arrived April 13, 2010. The next prequalification date is
June 3, 2015. Organizers said it is hoped community agencies and groups will sponsor successive months for $1,000 per month. In addition to this month’s sponsor, the following community organizations, businesses and individuals have sponsored previous months or are planning to sponsor future months: Salvation Army, Colton Johnson, Victory Family Worship Center, Grace Community Church, Burton Creek Medical Clinic, Christos House, Sunrise Rotary, Noon Rotary, First Church of God, Kiwanis Club, First Christian Church, the Girl Scouts, West Plains Ba Hai group, Dale and Jan Rickert, West Vue Nursing Home, West Plains Electric Supply, Word of Life Ministry, United Freewill Baptist Church, All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Renee Cawvey, Willow Springs General Baptist Church, Rick and Sherri Jolliff, West Plains Daily Quill employees, Bill and Pam Hutchings, Unitarian Universalist Church of West Plains, Bethel Baptist Church, Reba Barnhart, Hazel Evins, Stewart-Morrison Redi-Mix, Greater Ozarks Marine Corps League, Young Adults Over 50 Class at Bethel Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, Jerome Quinn and Elizabeth Grisham. The Lelia Heuer Foundation of Springfield sponsored the first six months of the food distribution and later granted requests to sponsor an additional 24 months. More sponsors are needed to ensure the project continues without interruption. The mobile pantry is designed not to duplicate, but instead supplement services already being provided by area food banks, organizers said, adding volunteers are needed for prequalification dates, as well as distribution dates. For more information about the Ozarks Food Harvest Mobile Food Pantry project, or if you are interested in volunteering or donating, go to http://wp.missouristate. edu/Development/ ozarkfoodharvest.htm or contact officials at the American Red Cross, 417257-0018.
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Mtn. View-Birch Tree FFA Chapter competes at state The Mtn. View-Birch Tree FFA finished their busy contest schedule at the Missouri State FFA Convention on April 16 and 17, 2015. Ten students competed in three different Career Development Areas (CDEs); Nursery/Landscape, Dairy Foods, and Forestry. The Nursery/Landscape Team finished a very successful year by placing ninth out of thirty nine teams, receiving a Group I Rating. The team members were Jessica Mantel, Samantha Wallace, and Jaclyn Mantel. Jessica and Samantha both received a Group I and Jaclyn a Group II. This team improved their score by 183 points from districts to state. At the South Central District Contest the team placed first with Jessica placing first, Samantha second and Jaclyn sixth individually. This team placed second at the Area 13 Contest in Summersville with Jessica coming in second, Samantha fourth, and Jaclyn fifth individually. The purpose of the Nursery/Landscape Contest is to encourage students to gain knowledge of the production, marketing, utilization, and culture of landscape plants. Students competing in this contest will develop the following skills. Identification of woody ornamental and turf plants commonly used in Missouri landscapes. Develop an understanding of the basic principles involved in correct use of plants in the landscape. As well as develop the ability to diagnose common problems encountered in the culture of landscape plants and to prescribe methods for preventing or correcting these problems. During the contest students must identify 50 out of 82 learned plants, identify 20 out of 39 disorders, complete a landscape design practicum and a 50 question multiple choice knowledge exam. The Dairy Foods team including team members Chris Wilson, Leanna Briggs, Bart Smith and Dustin Faulkner finished
their season strong placing fifteen out of forty five teams at the state contest. Chris and Leanna received Group I Ratings; Bart and Dustin received Group II Ratings. This team placed second at districts with Leanna placing second, Bart seventh, and Chris eighth individually. They also placed third at the area contest with Bart placing fifth individually. The Dairy Foods contest is designed to assist students in gaining knowledge and understanding of important aspects of quality and marketing of milk and cheese. Students should develop the following skills and abilities. Learn how to identify and estimate the intensity of 11 off flavors that may occur in raw milk and associate the defects with cause and prevention. Identify each of 11 varieties of cheese. Identify defects in design and conditions of milking machines and relate these defects to milk quality, udder health, and milking efficiency. Estimate intensities of California mastitis test reactions and relate them to abnormal milk control. Identify selected dairy products based on milk fat content. Solve problems related to economics of milk production and marketing. Answer questions about milk composition, quality and marketing, including Federal Milk Marketing programs. During the contest, members must identify 10 milk samples, 4 CMT samples, judge 5 milker units, identify 10 cheese types, identify 5 milk fat content samples, complete a 10 question milk marketing test and a 50 question knowledge exam. The third team competing at state contest was the Forestry Team made up of Harley Curtis, Terron Ledgerwood and Ethan Taber. The team placed twenty-eight out off fortyfour teams, receiving a Group II Rating. Each team member also received a Group II Rating. This team placed fifth at the district contest with Ethan placing
Strong cattle prices continue; hog markets drop Cattle prices remain high, though they are down from the record set last October. Beef prices, however, are still breaking records at the grocery store, University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Ron Plain told the 2015 MU Spring Ag Marketing Outlook Conference on April 22. “March average retail beef prices were $6.08 a pound,” Plain said. “That’s a record high for the fourth consecutive month.” Plain says that’s because grocery store prices lag behind farm prices. In addition, the seasonal peak for beef prices is usually in March and April, so stores are reluctant to cut prices too much in advance of that. He says prices typically drop during the summer and consumers will see relief at the meat counter. Hog prices, on the other hand, have pulled back significantly since last fall. At times hog prices have dropped to half of what they were a year ago, Plain said. “Hog prices started
dropping faster than cattle did and we’ve already seen prices in the grocery store decline as a result,” he said. “The actual peak for grocery store pork prices happened in September and we’ve been lower each month since.” Plain says producers should see hog prices start to increase soon but still remain substantially lower than they were a year ago. “Last year was the most profitable year ever to be in the hog business,” he said. “Feed costs are going to be lower, so an average producer will make a little bit of money this year. Nothing like last year, but when the year is over with we expect them to be in the black.” Domestic demand for beef and pork has been strong this year but export demand has been down due to the strong dollar and a slowdown in the world economy. Plain says it’s important that exports do well or cattle and hog prices may be lower than expected. Presentation slides from the conference are available at http://agebb.missouri.edu/ mkt/teleconf.
tenth high individual. At the area contest the team finished second with Harley placing fourth, Terron ninth and Ethan eleventh. The Forestry Contest is designed to stimulate students' interest in forestry and the principles and benefits of forest resource management. This contest strives to develop the students ability to understand and have a basic knowledge of forestry and agroforestry principles.
Students will be able to identify trees common to Missouri and recognize tools and equipment and their uses in forest management. They will gain the ability to inventory standing timber, understand timber stand improvement principles and be able to interpret topographic maps and understand legal descriptions. During the contest students must identify 20 of the learned 50 trees, identify 20
tools, complete a timber cruising and timber stand improvement practicum, complete questions using a topographic map and a 50 question knowledge exam. The chapter would also like to mention that Matthew Price, Kyle Nichols and Luke Noble attended the district contest on the Meats Team. Although the team fell short of qualifying for state, Matthew Price should be congratulated for placing tenth high individual.
Prior to state contest the teams attended the College of the Ozarks workshop on March 7, Linn FFA Contest on March 20, as well as Area 13 and SC District Contest. Students studied countless hours in and out of class to prepare for the contests. The Mtn. View-Birch Tree FFA advisors would like to thank the above members for their hard work and congratulate them on their success!
Sheep, goat and swine weigh-in to be held May 2 The 4-H and FFA sheep, goat, and swine weighin for the 2015 Heart of the Ozarks Fair will be Saturday, May 2, 2015. The weigh-in will be held at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds in West Plains and will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 12 p.m. The sheep, goats, and swine will be weighed, tattooed and ear tagged at the weigh-in. All eligible exhibitors wanting to enter
their sheep or goats at the Missouri State Fair must attend this weigh-in for their animals to be nose printed. In order for goats to qualify for the Heart of the Ozarks Fair they need to weigh at least 25 lbs. and not exceed 80 lbs. at weighin. Sheep must weigh at least 35 lbs. and not exceed 80 lbs. at weigh-in. Swine must weigh at least 65 lbs. and not exceed 165 lbs. at weigh-in. All male
livestock must be castrated/ banded prior to weigh-in, there will not be a vet on the premises. All sheep and goats must have an official scrapie tag, in accordance with Missouri Department of Agriculture, at weigh-in. All sheep and goats must still have their milk/baby teeth at the Heart of the Ozarks Fair in July and will be checked by a superintendent. Youth wanting to weighin livestock for the Heart of the Ozarks Fair must be a member in good standing with the Missouri 4-H club program or a paid member in good standing with a For the sixth year, State Missouri Department of local FFA Chapter. Each exhibitor must pay $10.00 at Parks Youth Corps (SPYC) Natural Resources. will provide Missouri youth the opportunity to work outdoors improving Missouri’s state parks and historic sites. Online applications are now being Feeder Cattle Auction 750 lbs 207.50-210.00, Pkg accepted for youth ages 17 7 hd 723 lbs replacement to 24 to participate in the Report for 04/21/2015 Receipts: 2637 Last heifers 220.00. Medium 2015 program. week: 3024 Year Ago: and Large 1-2 300-350 lbs SPYC - a nationally 2077 270.00-290.00; 350-400 lbs recognized jobs initiative Compared to last week, 250.00-277.50; 400-450 lbs started by Gov. Nixon in feeder steers traded 4.00230.00-258.00; 450-500 lbs 2010 to enhance Missouri's 8.00 lower with heifers 227.50-247.50; 500-550 lbs 87 state parks and historical 3.00-6.00 lower. Yearling 220.00-242.50; 550-600 lbs sites - is a cooperative steers and heifers, although 215.00-227.00, few 588 lbs partnership between the lightly tested, traded 5.00- fleshy 210.00; 600-650 lbs Division of Workforce 10.00 lower. Demand was 205.00-216.00; 650-700 lbs Development and Missouri good on a moderate supply 187.50-195.00; 700-750 lbs State Parks. which consisted of 44 185.00-200.00; 750-800 lbs In 2015, SPYC will percent steers, 10 percent 180.00-201.00;800-850 lbs employ Missourians bulls and 43 percent 175.00-190.00; 900-1000 between ages 17 and 24 at heifers. Near 23 percent of lbs 166.00-173.00; Pkg 8 hd state parks and historic sites the offering weighed over 1070 lbs 145.00. Medium across Missouri, with the 600 lbs. and Large 2 350-400 lbs program running through Feeder Steers: Medium 225.00-247.50; 400-500 lbs Dec. 31. Applications and Large 1 300-350 lbs 210.00-226.00; 500-550 lbs for the program are now 330.00-357.50; 350-400 215.00-217.50; 550-600 lbs being accepted online at lbs 320.00-350.00; 400-450 185.00-205.00; 600-650 lbs thinkoutside.mo.gov. lbs 300.00-325.00; 450-500 180.00-201.00; 650-700 lbs “Since 2010, State Parks lbs 290.00-300.00; 500-550 160.00-180.00; 750-800 lbs Youth Corps workers have lbs 280.00-286.00; 550-600 170.50-180.00; 800-850 lbs made a real difference in lbs 253.00-276.00; 600-650 150.00-160.00; 900-950 lbs state parks and historic lbs 242.50-249.00; 650-700 150.00-155.00. Feeder Bulls: Medium sites throughout the Show- lbs 221.00-230.00; 700-750 Me State, while gaining lbs 219.00-225.00.Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs valuable job skills” said and Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 315.00-327.50; 400-450 lbs Gov. Nixon. “In 2015, 290.00-320.00; 400-450 lbs 290.00-315.00; 450-500 lbs young people will once 270.00-300.00; 450-500 lbs 265.00-282.50; 500-550 lbs again be able to gain on- 262.50-290.00; 500-550 lbs 260.00-277.50;550-600 lbs the-job training while 255.00-275.00; 550-600 lbs 247.00-251.00; 600-650 lbs Medium experiencing the beauty of 230.00-253.00; 600-650 lbs 227.00-230.00. 215.00-240.00; 650-700 lbs and Large 1-2 350-400 lbs the great outdoors.” 212.50-218.00;700-800 lbs 285.00-290.00; 400-450 lbs Since the program began in 2010, more than 2,600 200.00-217.50; 800-900 lbs 260.00-285.00; 450-500 lbs young people have put in 180.00-200.00; 900-1000 232.50-263.00; 500-550 lbs lbs 155.00-178.00; Pkg 6 hd 230.00-258.00; 550-600 lbs more than 600,000 hours 1038 lbs 170.00. Medium 210.00-237.50;600-700 lbs enhancing parks and sites and Large 2 300-350 lbs 200.00-225.00; 700-750 lbs throughout the state. In 275.00-280.00; 400-500 lbs 180.00-197.50. 2014, young people spent 245.00-267.50; 500-550 lbs Cow and Bull Auction more than 59,000 hours 230.00-250.00;550-600 lbs Report for 04/22/2015 gaining real job experience 200.00-220.00; 600-700 lbs Receipts: 774 Last in Missouri State Parks. 205.00-215.00; Pkg 8 hd Week: 761 Year Ago: In 2014, the program 859 lbs 140.00. 672 expanded to offer Feeder Holstein Steers: Compared to last week, additional paid positions to Large 3 Scarce Pkg 3 hd slaughter cows and bulls area youth at St. Louis City 390 lbs 207.00. traded 2.00-3.00 higher. and Kansas City parks. In Feeder Heifers: Medium Demand was good on a 2015, St. Louis and Kansas and Large 1 300-400 lbs moderate supply. The City parks will again 280.00-297.50; 400-450 lbs supply consisted of 41 benefit from the program. 260.00-281.00; 450-500 lbs percent slaughter cows, For information about 249.00-262.50, Pkg 11 hd 24 percent bred cows, 7 state parks and historic 455 lb fancy 272.00; 500- percent cow/calf pairs, 6 sites, visit mostateparks. 600 lbs 230.00-249.00, few percent slaughter bulls, 9 com. Missouri State 585 lb fleshy 221.00; 600- percent stocker/feeder cows Parks is a division of the 700 lbs 212.50-222.50; 700- and13 percent calves.
State Parks Youth Corps now accepting 2015 applications
weigh-in to support the sale dinner at the fair. Along with weigh in there will be clinics and preview show a. Cattle show clinic will be held at 11 a.m. followed by at preview show at 1 p.m. Small animal clinic will be held 12 p.m. with preview show at 2 p.m. Contact Lynn Cotter at 417284-7333 or Tonya Jedlicka at 417-256-6150 with questions. All interested youth are invited to attend clinics. For more information contact Randy Wiedmeier at the University of Missouri Extension Center at 417256-2391 or wiedmeierr@ missouri.edu
Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Average Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 109.50-119.00 119.00127.00 101.00-109.00 Boning 80-85 109.00-119.00 119.00132.00 101.00-109.00 Outstanding Pair 135.00 Lean 85-90 102.00110.00 110.00-120.00 86.00-101.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1165-2240 lbs average dressing 136.00145.00 per cwt, high dressing 146.50-158.00, outstanding individual 165.50, low dressing 126.00-135.00. Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yr old 11741400 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 2100.00-2425.00 per head; 7 yrs to short-solid 1171-1620 lb cows in 2nd3rd stage 1900.00-2050.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 2-7 yr old 9901460 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1600.00-1900.00 per head, 1st stage 1600.001800.00 per head; 7 yrs to short-solid 995-1328 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1500.00-1800.00 per head. Medium 1-2 2 yr old to short-solid mouth 720-1025 lb cows in 1st-3rd stage 1100.00-1700.00 per head. Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Open or unchecked cows and heiferettes, 18 to 24 months old 565-1115 lb heifers 127.50-187.50 per cwt; 2-3 yr old 985-1250 lb heifers 126.00-170.00 per cwt;4-6 yr old 620-1360 lb cows 123.50-172.50 per cwt. Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yr old 886-1295 lb cowswith 200-350 lb calves 2100.002750.00 per pair; Short-solid to broken mouth 995-1220 lb cows with 100-300 lb calves 1900.00-2200.00 per pair.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
WHEREAS, Darren Carnefix and Jennifer Carnefix, husband and wife, by a Deed of Trust dated April 28, 2009, and recorded May 4, 2009, in the office of the recorder of deeds for Howell County, Missouri, in Cabinet B, Drawer 6, Instrument No. 2009R2196, conveyed to Charles C. Cantrell, Trustee, the following described property situated in Howell County, Missouri: From the Northwest corner of Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 32, Township 27 North, Range 8 West, East 247 feet to center of road then Southwest along the center of road 822 feet then North 784 feet to the staring point. (2131 CR 2390, Mountain View, Missouri.) which conveyance was made to Charles C. Cantrell, Trustee, in trust to secure the payment of one promissory note in the Deed of Trust described; and WHEREAS, default was made and still continues in the payment of said note; NOW THEREFORE, I, Charles C. Cantrell, will sell the real estate above described at public sale, to
WHEREAS, Raymond Thomas and Maria Thomas, husband and wife, by a Deed of Trust dated November 24, 2009, and recorded November 30, 2009, in the office of the recorder of deeds for Howell County, Missouri, in Cabinet B, Drawer 6, Instrument No. 2009R5953, conveyed to Charles C. Cantrell, Trustee, the following described property situated in Howell County, Missouri: A part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 27 North, Range 7 West, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, thence South 151 feet, thence East 158 feet to a point on the East right-of-way line of Highway WW, thence in a Southerly direction along the East right-of-way line of Highway WW a distance of 282.5 feet to the point of beginning of the land herein conveyed, thence East 130 feet and 10 inches, thence South 8 degrees 0 minutes East a distance of 190 feet, thence West to the East right-of-way line of Highway WW, thence
the cast includes Nicholas Haring, Toni ChrittonJohnson, Brett Osborne, Clara Holmes, and A.J. Hufstetler. Due to some adult language, the play is recommended for mature audiences. Show times for “Charlie
Cox Runs with Scissors” are 7 p.m. on April 23 and 24, and May 1 and 2, with the final showing on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door, $7 for seniors, active or retired military, and MSU students. Tickets also are available at West Plains
in a Northerly direction along the East right-of-way line of Highway WW to the place of beginning. (2308 State Route WW, Mountain View, Missouri.) which conveyance was made to Charles C. Cantrell, Trustee, in trust to secure the payment of one promissory note in the Deed of Trust described; and WHEREAS, default was made and still continues in the payment of said note; NOW THEREFORE, I, Charles C. Cantrell, will sell the real estate above described at public sale, 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 Monday, May 4, 2015, 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 cost of executing this sale. Charles C. Cantrell P.O. Box 1030 Mountain View, Missouri 65548 417-934-2226 NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Insertion dates: April 8, April 15, April 22, and April 29, 2015. 4-8-15-4t-acct
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HOWELL COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of JACK CURTIS BOWEN, Estate Number 15AL-PR00002 Deceased. NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED TO All PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JACK CURTIS BOWEN, deceased: On the 24th day of March, 2015, the Last Will and Testament of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Brian K. Bowen
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was appointed Personal Representative by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Howell County, Missouri. The business address of the Personal Representative is 2567 Kelly Street, Livermore CA 94551, whose telephone number is 415-336-7054, and whose attorney is C. C. Cantrell, whose business address is PO Box 1030, Mountain View Missouri 65548, and whose telephone number is 417934-2226. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in the probate division of this court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to section 537.021, RSMo. Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that he necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Howell County, Missouri. Date of decedent's death was December 22, 2014. Date of first publication of this notice is April 29, 2015. Cindy Weeks, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Howell County, Missouri By: Shanna Earls, Deputy Clerk 4-29-15-4t-acct
SAWMILLS from only $4,397.00 - MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In Stock, ready to ship! FREE info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext. 300N 4-29-15-1t-SWC
'Charlie Cox Runs with Scissors' at the Avenue Theatre The comedy, "Charlie Cox Runs with Scissors," opened Friday, April 23 at the Avenue Theatre in West Plains, Missouri. Written by Michael McKeevers, the storyline revolves around a middleaged editor named Charlie Cox, who has just learned he has Lou Gehrig’s disease. Shocked and depressed by his diagnosis, Charlie gets into his car and starts driving. He soon finds himself in the Arizona desert, where he picks up a hitchhiker-a sarcastic, impatient guy named Wally, who turns out to be Charlie’s personal death emissary. Wally is trying to convince Charlie to “get it over with,” and becomes infuriated when love blossoms between Charlie and a lonely widow, Nell. The ensuing battle between Love and Death teaches Charlie the importance of living life to its fullest. Directed by Jim Clemens,
Music or the Movie Time Café, for $7. The Avenue Theatre is located at on Washington Avenue is downtown West Plains. For more information, visit their website: theavenuetheatre. com
Comedy - The Comedy 'Charlie Cox Runs with Scissors' is playing at the Avenue Theatre in Wet Plains. Pictured above the cast and crew, left to right, Levi Reid, Clara Holmes, Toni Johnson, Nicholas Haring, Brett Osborne, A.J. Huftsetler, Benedikt Scholz and Judy Murray. Front row Jim Clemens and Eli Pettit.
RADFORD LAWN CARE – Mowing, Trimming, Yard Clean Up & Power Washing – Commercial & Residential – In Mountain View, Willow Springs and West Plains. FREE ESTIMATES. Call 417-934-0147 or 417-2471585 and leave a message. 4-16-14-tfn-acct
WANTED! Used oil of any kind. Will pick up and provide 55-gallon drum or buckets. Call 417-934-2805 and ask for Dale or Nathan. 12-12-12-tfn-acct
HUGE Inside Yard Sale at 314 North Walnut Street, Willow Springs. May 5th, 6th and 7th from 8am to 6pm. Lots of miscellaneous too numerous to mention. 4-29-15-1t-pd
Yard Sale - Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, 7am to ? both days. Full household/ estate items, baby items, adult clothing and more. Like-new Catnapper rocker/ recliner, steel frame, bough in January, paid $400 asking $200. Rectangular farm table with bench & 4 chairs, like new, like oak color, asking $350. South on Hwy. 99 to old 60 West, 2 blocks on right, follow signs. 417-2477823. 4-29-15-1t-pd
Yard Sale at 211 East 7th Street, Saturday, May 2 from 7am to 3pm. Lots of miscellaneous items, adult clothing, some carpenter supplies. 4-29-15-15-pd
Garage Sale! Friday, May 1 noon to 6pm & Saturday, May 2 9am to 3pm. Tires, metal swing frame, kiddy pools, area rug, curtains, rocker, dishes, namebrand clothing, lots of household decor and miscellaneous. 3 miles West of Mtn. View on Hwy. 60, turn on CR 2950 (next to Ken's Garage), 1st house. 417247-0796. 4-29-15-1t-pd
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The Standard News
Wednesday, April 29, 2015