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Spring Sports In Full Swing See Page 2

Captain Robert F. Wolf to retire

OMC Superhero Fun Run See Page 8

Captain Robert F. Wolf

Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following retirement effective April 1, 2017: Captain Robert F. Wolf, director of the Governor’s Security Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, is retiring after over 37 1/2 years of dedicated service.

Captain Wolf was appointed to the Patrol on July 9, 1979, as a member of the 50th Recruit Class. After graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop C, Zone 10, Franklin County.

On August 1, 1990, he was promoted to corporal and designated assistant zone supervisor of Zone 3, St. Louis County. Wolf was promoted to sergeant and designated zone supervisor of Zone 10, Franklin County, on July 1, See MSHP on Page 7

MDC

MO hunting users need to update app Turkey hunters who use the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) MO Hunting free mobile app will need to perform an app update to telecheck harvests for spring turkey season. The new versions will provide updated turkey telecheck information.

Both Apple and Android users will need to install the app update to telecheck turkey harvests. Apple users must have at least the iOS 9.0 version to use the updated MO Hunting app.

Android users must have at least Android 5.0.

The youth spring turkey season runs April 8 and 9 and the regular spring turkey season runs April 17 through May 7. Learn more at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/ hunting-trapping/species/ turkey and from the MDC “2017 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations & Information” booklet, available at MDC offices and nature centers and other locations where permits are sold.

MO Hunting is available for download through Google Play for Android devices See MDC on Page 7

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Texas Co.

Howell Co.

Lincoln Days Sprous sentenced to life April 6 in in prison for murder of wife West Plains Just over a year after a 23-year-old Texas County woman was brutally murdered Steven M. Sprous her husband, Steven M. Sprous plead guilty to first degree murder and armed criminal action.

The events leading up to the arrest and trial began on January 6, 2016 when deputies were dispatched to Highway AA in Bucyrus for gunshots being fired into

a residence, while en route to the location, a separate call came in about gunshots being fired into another residence on the same road. While investigating the owner of the residence stated that she had not been able to contact her daughter, 23-year-old Courtney Sprous, since the shooting began. Sprous’ residence was in a trailer West of the residence.

Traveling to the second residence deputies observed several bullet holes through-

out the residence but there was no report of injuries at this location. Continuing to the next residence on AA Highway there was no answer at the door and no noises were heard from within.

Concerned with the safety of the Sprous’ entry was made into the home. While inside deputies conducted a sweep of the residence and found a white female, identified as Courtney Sprous, with an apparent gunshot wound to the head laying face down on the bathroom

floor with a large mount of blood on the floor.

Sprous was arrested and charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action. He was held at the Texas County Jail. On March 27, 2017 Sprous plead guilty to the charges and was sentenced for 99 years for the first degree murder charge and to 20 years for the armed criminal action charge. His sentence began immediately at the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Howell Co.

Mercy St. Francis unveils recently remodeled chapel A sacred spot at the Mercy St. Francis Hospital has recently undergone some remodeling and improvements.

On March 30, 2017 members of the hospital and the community gathered for the unveiling.

“For decades, our chapel has been open to anyone who needs it, offering daily mass and a quiet space to pray and reflect,” said Cindy Tooley, Mercy St. Francis Hospital administrator. “We wanted to make sure it’s well-kept for generations to come.”

So with the help of Mercy co-workers and volunteers, the chapel underwent nearly $10,000 in upgrades during the last several months.

Half the project was funded by the MercyWay campaign, in which co-workers earmarked money for new carpet and paint, as well

as refinishing pews and reupholstering kneelers. The other half was funded by the Mercy St. Francis Auxiliary through year-round bake sales, thrift stores sales, gift shop purchases and other hospital events.

“Our volunteers paid for a new stained glass window, which features St. Francis of Assisi,” Tooley said. “This beautiful feature is a testament to our commitment to the community, and honors the heritage of the Daughters of St. Francis of Assisi, who launched the hospital more than 60 years ago.”

The colorful depiction of St. Francis replaces a fiberglass insert.

The last time the Mercy St. Francis Hospital chapel underwent such drastic changes was in February 1976, when a tornado damaged the former building, located on the north side of

the facility. That land was originally purchased in the late 1950s by Dr. Grace Doane, an ally of the Daughters of Assisi.

During the unveiling Father Augustine Lourduswa-

mi blessed the chapel then Bill Hennessey led the group in prayer. Afterwards Roger Strosnider and Karen Simpson-Neasby detailed what the project entailed and how See Lincoln Days on Page 7 the project was funded.

HOWELL CO.

MOST WANTED

37th Judicial Circuit

April is Child Abuse Prevention month In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, local child welfare programs and agencies are issuing a call to action for residents of the 37th Judicial Circuit that includes Howell, Shannon, Oregon, and Carter Counties to stand against child abuse and take action to support children who have been abused or neglected.

At any given time, there are approximately 100-125 children in foster care in the 37th Judicial Circuit. These children come into the child welfare system through no fault of their own. “Reasons vary as to why children enter into foster care, but the bottom line is that these children are part of our community and it is important that we support and advocate for them,” said Kathleen Wolf, Program Director of 37th Judicial CASA. Throughout the month of April area organizations, and local child welfare agencies including: 37th

Judicial Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), The Child Advocacy Center – South Central, Birthday Blessings, Heart of the Ozarks United Way, 37th Judicial Circuit Juvenile Division, and 37th Judicial Children’s Division are calling on members of the community to help. “There are so many ways people can help. Our goal in working together is to educate the community about the prevalence of child abuse, and how they can help to support and advocate for abused children. All of our organizations have volunteer opportunities, or opportunities to donate, but not everyone knows how to get involved.” – Sara Stout, Executive Coordinator, Heart of the Ozarks United Way. Throughout the month of April representatives from these organizations will be speaking to local groups, media outlets, and distributing information about their programs so you can learn how to get involved.

Missouri’s new Lieutenant Governor, Mike Parson, will be the featured speaker at this year’s Howell County Lincoln Day on Thursday, April 6. Parson, who campaigned on bringing a stronger agriculture voice to state government, is the only active farmer to hold statewide office. Besides the strong agriculture background, Parson has an extensive political background of being a county sheriff, state representative and state senator. His feature address to the Lincoln Day attendees will be one of the highlights of the evening.

Howell County Republican Party Chair, Ward Franz, said the annual celebration will be held in the Magnolia Room of the West Plains Civic Center with the evening festivities to begin at 6 p.m. Franz said the cost of admission is a $20 ticket which will include a meal.

Tickets are available from Howell County Republican

Unveiling - Members of the Mercy St. Francis Auxiliary were on hand to unveil the beautiful stained glass window of Saint Francis. Pictured above, front row, Auxiliary members Jane Foval and Ruth Smith. Back row, left to right, Sister Rudolphia Petrikova and Sister Seraphia Matova. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

MSHP

Drug investigation results in multiple arrests in Howell Co. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 28, 2017, officers from the South Central Drug Task Force concluded a series of long-term narcotics investigations in Howell County, Missouri.

As a result of these investigations, 14 suspects were arrested for drug related charges. Arrest teams consisted of members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Howell County Sheriff’s Department, West Plains Police Depart-

ment, Willow Springs Police Department and South Central Drug Task Force.

The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. “Don’t Violate The Trust.”

The Howell County Sheriff's Department has issued warrants and is looking for four individuals in the Howell County area. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these individuals, do not try to apprehend them, call the sheriff's office at 417-256-2544 or local authorities.

Andrew P. Leach, age 29 - Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest for a class C felony charge of unlawful possession of a firearm. Bond set at $10,000.

Barbara L. Newton, age 38 - Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest for a class C felony charge of forgery. No bond.

John C. Parks, age 43 Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest for class C felony charge of theft/stealing of any livestock animal and class C felony charge of burglary-2nd degree. No bond.

Larry R. Latham Jr., age 38 - Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest for a class C felony charge of distribute/deliver/manufacture/produce or attempt to or possess with intent to distribute/deliver/ manufacture/produce a controlled substance. No bond.

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Lady Eagles Soccer boasts team of versatility, experience

by Laura Wagner Managing Editor laura@mvstandard.com

What does the future hold for the Lady Eagles Soccer team? Many possibilities as the team not only has ten returning players but has some versatility on the field.

“I have a team of players that can play in multiple spots on the field,” commented Head Coach Shelly Renegar. With five new players joining the team that versatility will be put to the test during the season.

Senior Jaci Mantel will lead the team as goalkeeper while her sister Sophomore Amanda Mantel will step up to play a main part on the field. Joining her this year is Freshman Amber Collins.

The two players may seem fresh but have been play-

ing competitive soccer for numerous years. Seasoned players that are sure to make an impact this season include Kristina Stockton, Angelina Herold and Kourtney French.

The season is well underway as the team has competed in two tournaments and held one regular match. On March 27 the Lady Eagles traveled to compete in the Lebanon Tournament. The first game was a loss to the hometown team 0-2. For the game Senior Jaci Mantel had seven saves in goal. Taking on Crocker on Saturday, March 18 the Lady Eagles won 2-0. Scoring those goals was Sophomore Amanda Mantel and Freshman Amber Collins. For the game, Jaci Mantel had two saves.

For the last game of the tournament the Lady Eagles took on Southern Boone where

they tied. For the game, Jaci Mantel had nine recorded saves.

“Even with such a young team with few players, we shocked a lot of people at the Lebanon Tournament,” stated Coach Renegar. “We improved each half, and started to play more as a team than Liberty ever has in the past.

We held a tough defense against Southern Boone, an all around solid team.”

The first home game of the season against Branson was postponed due to inclement weather. Later that week the Lady Eagles welcomed Kelly to the Eagle’s Nest. Despite the strong winds and cooling temperatures the Lady Eagles fought hard ending the first half 0-0. Late into the second half Kelly made a big attempt at goal and was able to tap one in past the keep-

er. The game would end for the Lady Eagles 0-1. For the game, Jaci Mantel had 16 recorded saves.

“Friday night against Kelly, we were dealing with a few post tournament injuries and showed that we have a lot of room for improvement,” reflected Coach Renegar on the game. “Kelly is a good team that put a lot of pressure on our defense and kept our offense on their toes. The game ended 0-1, but the Lady Eagles played with heart until the very last second.”

Next up for the Lady Eagles will be two away games in West Plains on Monday, April 3 and Rogersville on Thursday, April 6. The next home game for the Lady Eagles will be Offense - Freshman Amber Collins works her way around Monday, April 10 against a Kelly defender as she works towards the goal. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) Branson.

Twenty players fill out the roster that Liberty released to MaxPreps.com, and as Hedden indicated, it’s a young squad.

Only three players on the roster are seniors. Those include second baseman Tyler Renshaw, outfielder Brenton Bush, and first-basemen Devin Hedden.

Hedden had a good start to his season, batting .600 for the day with three hits, two RBI’s, and a run scored.

Liberty’s strength this year, just based on numbers alone, may come from the Junior class, which includes Koel Orchard, Riky Williams, Corbin Allen, A.J. Foster, Caleb Oziah, and Caleb Clark. Both Orchard and Williams had a big game against Winona. Orchard was on the mound for two innings, faced six batters and struck out four of them. When it was his turn at the plate, Orchard notched two base hits, walked twice, stole four bases, and scored all four times. Williams, who played catcher for the Eagles, batted five times

and finished with two base hits, an RBI, two stolen bases, and scored twice. Other juniors making a splash included Clark who smashed a double and defensively put two players out, and Foster who started his season with a base hit.

The Sophomores and Freshmen also got into the act in the season’s first action. Sophomore Andrew Holden batted five times against the Wildcats, picking up a hit and a walk.

He put out two runners on the field for a perfect fielding percentage. Two freshmen did the bulk of the pitching with Ethan Smith pitching three innings, and with Devin Wallander on the mound for two more. Smith also batted five times, hitting a single and a double. He drove in two runs, and scored twice himself. Freshman Colton Weldon was nearly perfect on the field, putting out four batters and turning a double-play.

Statistically, it was a good start for Liberty, although the game was close early. Coach

Hedden saw some things he liked, but realizes it’s just a start.

“I thought we showed a lot of character in the Winona game,” Hedden said, “Our fielding was solid and we kept them off the scoreboard the first 4 innings. Our at bats got better as the game went along.

Some of our best at bats were in the 6th and 7th inning.”

He wasn’t kidding. The Eagles exploded in the sixth and seventh innings to put the game away. Liberty led 2-0 after three innings, but by the end of the fifth inning, the Wildcats had tied the game 3-3 and it was still anyone’s ball game.

Liberty had played well defensively, but two fielding errors and home run by the Wildcats had kept it close.

The sixth and seventh innings, however, belonged to the Eagles. Liberty scored five runs in the sixth to take an 8-3 lead, while holding the Wildcats scoreless in the bottom of the inning. The Eagles came back to the plate in the seventh and scored twice more for a 10-3 lead that became the final score.

As good as the first game

Liberty Eagles Baseball begins season with a ‘W’

by Brian Ingalls

Sports Writer brian@mvstandard.com

The Liberty Eagles Baseball season got off a slow start thanks to rain, but eventually the skies cleared enough for the Eagles to show off some late inning fireworks and defeat the Winona Wildcats 10-3 at Winona’s home opener. Last week, however, Liberty stumbled in their own home-opener against Van Buren, but followed that by nearly pulling off a huge upset on the road against the Dora Falcons. It took extra-innings for Dora to eke out a 10-9 victory and drop the Eagles to 1-2 on the season. Regardless of the loss, it was a good sign as the Liberty Eagles baseball season officially arrived.

“I’m excited about this upcoming season,” said Liberty Eagles Head Coach Allen Hedden last week after the victory over Winona, “We’re a young team, but have potential to be a competitive team.”

was, the second wasn’t. Opening the season at home against a very good Van Buren team, the Eagles couldn’t get anything going at the plate, and struggled to contain the Bulldogs who scored nine runs in the first two innings. Liberty finished the day without getting a runner on base as 11 of 15 batters struck out.

Two days later, the young Eagles bounced back and gave the Dora Falcons all they could handle in a game filled with fireworks. Liberty struck first with five runs in the first inning, taking a 6-1 lead after the second. The Falcons roared back in the third with a seven-run outburst, but the Eagles tied the game with two runs in the sixth. No one scored for the next three innings as the game went into extra innings. Holden, Smith, and Hedden combined to pitch nine and twothirds innings for the Eagles.

The Sophomore Holden, and Freshman Smith combined to strike-out seven players. A single run in the tenth inning gave the game to Dora.

The Eagles actually outhit the Falcons for the game.

Liberty finished with 11 total

base hits, which included a grand-slam home-run by Riky Williams. Liberty also got two base hits apiece from Orchard, Holden, Hedden, Wallander, and Bush Questions remain, of course, as some tough opponents loom on the schedule. Licking, and Plato are on deck, along with Cabool. But for the Eagles, the task is simple. “Right now,” explained Hedden, “We just need to play games and get experience.”

That they will. Ready or not, baseball season is on.

BATTING AGAINST WINONA: Orchard .667, 2 of 3, 4runs, 4steals; Holden .250, 1 of 4; Smith .400, 2 of 5, double, 2RBI’s, 1steal; Clark .333, 1 of 3, double; Williams .400, 2 of 5, RBI, 2steals; Hedden .600, 3 of 5, 2RBI’s; Foster 1.000, 1 of 1. PITCHING: Smith (START) 3 innings, 0.00 ERA, 1K; Wallander (W) 2 innings, 2 hits, 3 runs, 7.00 ERA, 2 K’s; Orchard 0.00 ERA, 2 innings, 1 hit, 4 K’s; BATTING AGAINST DORA: Orchard .500, 2 of 4, 3runs, 2steals; Holden .400, 2 of 5, RBI; Smith 1run; Williams .250, 1 of 4, HR, 4RBI’s, 1steal; Hedden .500, 2 of 4, 2runs; Foster 1run; Wallander .500 2 of 4; Bush .667 2 of 3, 2steals, 1run; PITCHING: Holden 3 innings, 2.33 ERA, 2hits, 1run, 4K’s; Smith 3.2 innings, 0.00 ERA, 3K’s; Hedden 3 innings, 2.33 ERA, 1 run, 1K.

Talons volleyball compete in tourneys

Pickoff Play! Not much went right for the Eagles against Van Buren last week, but a pickoff of the runner at first base never hurts. The Eagles started the season with a victory, and nearly upset the Dora Falcons last Thursday in a game that went into extra innings. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

Second Place - The Talons 17s competed at a tournament in Springfield recently where they placed second. For the season, the team was 42-14 and ranked 5th in the Silver Division out of 96 teams. Pictured above, back row, Trinity Clark, Chloe Keltz, Ally Smith, Grace Shockley and Coach Mandy Dodd. Front row, Abby Reese, Caitlyn Basham and Makayla Irvin.

(Photo provided to the Standard)

Second Place - The Talons 11-1 volleyball team took second place at their last tournament of the season in Republic on Saturday, March 25. The team went undefeated only losing one set during pool play. Entering into the Gold Division the Talons defeated two teams before entering the championship game where they fell to Licking. Pictured above, back row, Bre Daniels, Kallee McDaniel, Coach Cheyenne Day, Reagann Grandstaff and Kallie Henry. Front row, Kaylie Wagner, Ashlynn Henry, Maci Tharp and Kaylie Foster. (Photo provided to the Standard)

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Upcoming Events Disney’s Jungle Book Kids to take the stage at Cabool The STARS Foundation will present Disney’s classic The Jungle Book Kids April 6-8 and April 13-15 at 7 p.m. each night at the Cabool High School Auditorium. Tickets are available online at www.thestarsfoundation.org//buy-tickets. html or by calling 417-252-4290. Our talented cast includes area children from ages 2 through 19. You won’t want to miss this entertaining and colorful adaptation of Disney’s classic tale. For more information visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thestarsfoundation1/ or on the web at www.thestarsfoundation.org.

Grizzly Cheer Team clinics, tryouts set Area high school seniors and Missouri State University-West Plains students interested in trying out for the 2017-2018 Grizzly Cheer Team are invited to attend the clinics from 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday, April 21, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 22, at the Missouri State-West Plains Student Recreation Center, 323 W. Trish Knight St. Cheer team hopefuls must attend at least one of these two clinics to try out for the squad, Cheer Team Coach Nick Pruitt said.

Attendance at both clinics is preferred, he added. In addition to preparing for tryouts, these sessions will give student athletes the opportunity to learn more about the demands of college cheerleading and begin learning the basics necessary to be successful collegiate cheerleaders, Pruitt said.

Tryouts will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the recreation center. Seven men, seven women and one mascot will be chosen at this time. “We would like any and all area high school seniors, men and women, interested in becoming a Grizzly cheerleader to attend the clinics and tryout,” Pruitt said. “We also invite any current Missouri State-West Plains students who are interested in cheerleading. Former Grizzly cheerleaders who would like to help with the clinics and tryouts are welcome to attend, as well.”

Cheer team members will receive a $1,000 scholarship each year for being part of the team, Cheer Team Coordinator Rachel Peterson said. The cheer team attends home games for both the Grizzly volleyball and Grizzly basketball teams, as well as some away games and community and university events. No experience is necessary to try out.

For more information, including tryout requirements, contact Peterson at 417-255-7978 or visit the Grizzly Cheer Team website at http://www.wp.missouristate.edu/cheerteam/ or the group’s Facebook fan page, www.facebook.com/GrizzlyCheerTeam/.

Carter County Spring Fest May 27 in Van Buren The Annual Carter County Spring Festival will be Saturday, May 27, in downtown Van Buren, Missouri. Kick off the Memorial Day weekend with a whole suite of events for the family. The day begins with the City-Wide Yard Sale along Main Street. The River Rat Fun Float takes off from Watercress Spring Park at 9am. Arts, crafts, vendors, music, food, petting zoo, and entertainment continue from 11am until 6pm on the Courthouse lawn. Live entertainment includes country and bluegrass music by Nuthin’ Fancy and Creek Stink, Country Fire Cloggers, and more special performances. Enjoy dinner in town then bring the family back to the lawn for an outdoor movie night! Artisans, Crafters, Food Vendors, and Community Organizations – call today to reserve your booth space! For only $30 you can showcase your wares while supporting local youth and community education programs! For more information on how to reserve a booth, register for the Fun Float or sign up for the Flea Market to Fabulous competition visit www.cartercountyspringfest.com, call 573-323-4418 or email millersusan@missouri.edu.

Summersville Line Dance hours have changed Hours have changed for the free line dance at the Summersville Community Youth Center! Line Dance Workout is offered each Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Center. This is not a class but an hour of BASIC line dance exercise for those who need the motivation of music and friends. A $1.00 donation to the Community Center is suggested to cover use of the facility.

Contact Kathie Cox 417-932-4866 for more information.

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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area

Wednesday April 5

Thursday April 6

Friday April 7

Saturday April 8

Sunday April 9

Monday April 10

Tuesday April 11

High: 57 Low: 40

High: 57 Low: 37

High: 63 Low: 42

High: 70 Low: 54

High: 72 Low: 59

High: 67 Low: 52

High: 67 Low: 46

Mark your calendars

Mtn. View 417-362-0695 - Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings at Sacred Heart Church in Willow Springs.

Call 417-469-5550 Wednesday, April 5 Thursday, April 6 7:00 a.m.

7:00 a.m.

Coffee & Billiards at the Rotary Club of Mtn. View Mtn. View Senior Center will meet at Ron’s Family 7:30 a.m.

Restaurant.

Biscuits & Gravy at the 8:00 a.m.

Mtn. View Senior Center Yoga with Vicki is offered until 9 a.m. Buttermilk for ladies ages 50 plus. biscuits and sausage gravy, These classes are modified $1.50 for a small and $2.00 to fit your needs. For details for large, coffee included. call 417-293-1184.

Carry-out or dine-in The first class is free.

10:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

- Story Time at the Line dancing at the Mtn. View Mtn. View Public Library Senior Center, beginners - Arthritis Exercise at the welcome, no charge.

Mtn. View Senior Center 10:00 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

Art Class with Gerri at the Willow Springs Rotary Club Mtn. View Senior Center at Open Range. Contact 4:00 p.m.

Teresa Waggoner at - LMS Boys & Girls Track 417-252-0316 for info meet at Mtn. Grove 1:00 p.m.

- LHS Boys & Girls Tennis Arbor Day to be celebrated match vs. Salem at the Mtn. View - Bingo at the Mtn. View Elementary with the VFW Hall. Games start Mtn. View Garden Club at 6:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

OzSBI will host a seminar - LHS Boys Baseball on Customer Service. Learn game at Salem how to deliver exceptional - LHS Girls Soccer service and deal with game at Rogersville difficult customers.

5:30 p.m.

Details at 256-9724.

Piyo at Champs Fitness on 2:00 p.m.

Tom Frommell Memorial Bingo at the Drive in Mtn. View Mtn. View Healthcare 417-362-0695 5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Tai Chi at the OzSBI will host Mtn. View Senior Center Manufacturer’s Roundtable.

5:30 p.m.

Network with other - First Baptist Church manufacturers, share AWANAs. Meal served concerns, and learn about at 5:30 p.m. church starts local resources. Details at at 6:15 p.m. with dismissal 256-9724 or http://www. at 7:45 p.m. ozsbi.com/events.

- Zumba at Champs Fitness 7:00 p.m. on Tom Frommell The WPHS production of Memorial Drive in Pride and Prejudice will be Mtn. View 417-362-0695 performed at the 5:45 p.m.

Avenue Theater.

- Mtn. View Christian Church Friday, April 7 TEAM 412 7:00 a.m. (preschool thru 6th grade) Coffee & Billiards at the and The Journey youth Mtn. View Senior Center group (junior high and high 9:30 a.m. school). Doors open at Floor Exercises at the 5:45 p.m. Dinner served at 6 Mtn. View Senior Center p.m. Classes start at 6:30 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

- Narcotics Anonymous, Arthritis Exercise at the 6:30 p.m. at Mothers Against Mtn. View Senior Center Methamphetamine (MAM) 11:00 a.m.

503 E. Main Street Willow Tai Chi at the Springs. Call 417-469-0018 Mtn. View Senior Center or 417-855-9113.

12:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Hand to Foot Card Game at - MMA at Champs Fitness the Mtn. View Senior Center on Tom Frommell 5:30 p.m.

Memorial Drive in MSU-WP Red, White

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& True Blue Auction will be held in the Student Recreation Center, 323 W. Trish Knight St. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with “Drinks with the Vets” and a small silent auction. Dinner is at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50/ person. Proceeds will go to an improved Veterans Center to be housed in the new Hass-Darr Hall: http:// wp.missouristate.edu/development/auction/ 6:00 p.m.

- Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction to benefit the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Youth Group. The event will be held at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center. Menu to include spaghetti with choice of meat sauce or marinara, salad, bread and a drink. The silent auction items include pies, cakes, cookies, rolls other baked goods, themed gift baskets andmore. The event will last until 8 p.m.

- Skating & Open gym at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 10 p.m. Call 417-934-5437. $3 admission per child.

- The first of the 1st Friday Harlin Gala Nights will be held and include an open house, entertainment, and a reception. Get details at www.harlinmuseum.com or 256-7801.

7:00 p.m.

The WPHS production of Pride and Prejudice will be performed at the Avenue Theater.

Saturday, April 8 8:00 a.m.

OMC’s Prepared Childbirth Classes are recommended during the second trimester of pregnancy, this class covers breathing, relaxation, support, labor/delivery and C-Section. Call 417-256-9111, extension 6440 to register 11:00 a.m.

The WPHS production of Pride and Prejudice will be performed at the Avenue Theater.

6:00 p.m.

Skating & Open gym at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 10 p.m. Call 417-934-5437. $3 admission per child.

Sunday, April 9 2:00 p.m.

The WPHS production of Pride and Prejudice will be performed at the Avenue

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All letters to the editor will be published as soon as they are submitted as space permits us to do so.

Theater.

8:00 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings at the Sacred Heart Church in Willow Springs. Call 417-469-5550 Monday, April 10 9:30 a.m.

Floor Exercise at the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:00 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise at the Mtn. View Senior Center 11:00 a.m.

Tai Chi at the Mtn. View Senior Center 4:00 p.m.

- LMS Boys & Girls Track meet at Mtn. View - LHS Boys & Girls Tennis match at Mtn. Grove 4:30 p.m.

- LHS Boys Baseball game vs. Thayer - Yoga at Champs Fitness on Tom Frommell Memorial Drive in Mtn. View 5:30 p.m.

- Zumba at Champs Fitness on Tom Frommell Memorial Drive in Mtn. View 417-362-0695 - Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mountain View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394.

- Yoga Classes at the MV United Methodist Church.

Call 417-247-7153 6:30 p.m.

MMA at Champs Fitness on Tom Frommell Memorial Drive in Mtn. View 417-362-0695 7:00 p.m.

Mountain View Al-Anon will meet Mondays at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mtn. View.

Call 417-934-2682.

Tuesday, April 11 7:00 a.m.

Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 8:00 a.m.

- Yoga at Champs Fitness on Tom Frommell Memorial Drive in Mtn. View 417-362-0695 - Yoga with Vicki is offered for ladies ages 50 plus.

These classes are modified to fit your needs. For details call 417-293-1184.

The first class is free.

9:00 a.m.

- LHS Boys Golf meet at Seymour - Line Dancing at the Mtn. View Senior Center 9:15 a.m.

The Community Bible Study (CBS) will be held at First Baptist Church in Mtn. View every Tuesday from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. For more information contact Elaine Brake at 417-252-4198.

12:00 p.m.

- Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce weekly meeting at the Mtn. View Community Center.

Call 417-934-2794 - Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce. Call 417-469-5519 for info. The meeting will be held at OP Hall at the country club.

12:30 p.m.

Hand to Foot Card Game at the Mtn. View Senior Center 3:00 p.m.

LHS Boys & Girls Track meet at Salem 4:00 p.m.

LHS Boys & Girls Tennis match at Houston 5:30 p.m.

2nd thru 3rd Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mtn. View.

Call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394.

Al Anon

See solution on page 10

(Help for friends & families of alcoholics) Monday - 7:00 p.m.

Mtn. View Presbyterian Church 205 E. 2nd Street 417-247-7146 or 417-247-0566

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Gorsuch is the right pick for the Supreme Court The Senate Judiciary Committee recently held its confirmation hearings on Judge Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to serve as our nation’s next Supreme Court justice.

Throughout the hearings, it was undoubtedly clear that President Trump made the right choice in selecting Judge Gorsuch to help shape the long-term view of the court.

Speaking for the first time as President Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Gorsuch said, “It is for Congress and not the courts to write new laws. It is the role of judges to apply, not alter, the work of the people’s representatives. A judge who likes every outcome he reaches is very likely a bad judge, stretching for results he prefers, rather than those the law demands.”

In other words, a good

judge doesn’t try to determine what the Constitution and the law should say; a judge’s job is to determine what the Constitution and the law do say.

In the ten years he has served on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, he has demonstrated the integrity, professional qualifications, and the judicial temperament to serve on the nation’s highest court.

From impressing many Senate Democrats in one-onone meetings to unanimously earning the American Bar Association’s highest rating, Judge Gorsuch has earned bipartisan support, underscoring how well-respected he is as a jurist and as a person.

When I met with Judge Gorsuch following his nomination, his commitment to the rule of law and his re-

Raffle tickets are now available at Summersville Library for a new GEORGE FOREMAN LEAN MEAN FAT-REDUCING MACHINE, valued at more than $50 and donated to our Friends’ group by Don Shipman. The drawing will be held at our Plant & Book Sale on April 21, and all proceeds will be used to benefit our library. Entries need not be present to win.

Summersville Friends of the Library will hold their 2nd Annual Earth Day Plant & Book Sale at the library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 21. A wide variety of plants will be available as well as a great selection of books, VHS movies, and audio books.

The Books/Movies/Audio Books-For-Sale book cart is always packed with bargains, so come check it out just inside the door of the library or outside the door during nice weather.

The Summersville Friends of the Library group meets at the library on the 2nd Monday of each month @ 5:00 p.m.

The next scheduled meeting will be on April 10th. Meetings are informal. New members are invited to join this active group in supporting and participating in the continuing growth of the Summersville Branch Library.

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. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 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.

Elevate your customer service The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) and the West Plains Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Missouri Training Institute seminar titled “Elevate your Customer Service” on April 5, 2017 from 1 pm to 4 pm. As a participant, you will learn the benefits to you and your business of delivering exceptional customer service, recognize barriers to delivering exceptional customer service, techniques for dealing with angry or upset customers and develop a personal action plan to improve your skills.

A company’s most vital asset is its customers. Without them, we would not and could not exist in business.

When you satisfy your customers, they not only help you grow by continuing to do business with you, they also recommend you to friends and associates. If your customers are happy, they tend to be loyal. And if

they’re loyal they not only buy more, they refer other customers. Customer service is all about the customer’s perception. You have to do more than just get the job done. You must deliver on all things, big and small, that affect the relationship with your customers.

“We are very excited to be able to offer this class, requested by area employers. Employees who attend will gain new tools they can use immediately. We hope to help build the workforce by increasing the knowledge and skills of individuals in this area have,” said Heather Fisher, Executive Director of OzSBI. The instructor will be Rae England. The cost is $125 for the general public, and $95 for OzSBI and Chamber members.

To register go online to www. ozsbi.com or call 256-9724.

Deadline is March 31, 2017.

spect for the Constitution were apparent. It was clear from our conversation that he understands the role of a judge is to adhere to the

Constitution, apply the rule of law, and not legislate from the bench.

We must have judges on all our federal courts, espe-

cially the Supreme Court, who understand that they are not politicians in robes. Their job is to determine what the law and the Constitution says - not what they think it should say. Judge Gorsuch is that kind of judge.

Keeping the Lights On What if I told you your government was about to triple your monthly electric bill? President Obama’s so called “Clean Power Plan” would have done just that – increasing electric costs and forcing coal plants in Missouri to close.

Missouri residents get 83 percent of their energy from coal-fired power plants. If implemented, this rule would have increased the cost of electricity and made it unaffordable for many residents in the state. Fortunately, President Trump took major steps this week to eliminate the Clean Power Plan and stop the EPA’s costly rules for energy production. This will help prevent skyrocketing utility rates, ensure coal plants stay open and keep jobs in Missouri.

The Clean Power Plan is just the latest in a long list of regulations that show how unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats do not understand southeast and south central Missouri.

After President Trump was elected, his team asked me to help identify regulations hurting rural America, and I immediately thought about those of you who told me that your utility bills were going to triple in cost after the EPA rolled out this ridiculous rule. Thankfully, this week, President Trump did away with major components of Obama’s plan.

Contrary to what liberal environmentalists think, our coal plants are some of the cleanest in the world. So clean in fact, that the Obama Administration had to use fake science about climate change to justify their plan. In 2015, a whistleblower from the government’s main source for environmental research revealed that one of their scientists was “putting his finger on the scale” for climate change, making the numbers look more dramatic than they actually were. This week, I voted on the HONEST Act to stop this from happening.

Right now, the EPA does not have to make their research public. AKA – the science behind their rules is a secret and cannot be vetted by researchers who may have different information to offer. The HONEST Act means the EPA will have to share their research with everyone and they will not be able to get away with using fake science from someone who cooked the books in favor of a biased agenda.

I have been fighting against burdensome regulations since my time in the Missouri State House of Representatives. I even filed papers in one court case to block the Obama Administration’s executive overreach and implementation of the Clean Power Plan. Most recently, I authored the SCRUB Act. Passed in a 240-185 bipartisan vote by the U.S. House of Representatives last month, the SCRUB Act is designed to identify and eliminate ineffective and intrusive federal regulations. Now, I am asking the U.S. Senate to vote in favor of the SCRUB Act and send it to the White House for President Trump’s signature.

Congress and the American people rejected Obama’s climate change agenda, so instead, the Obama Administration went around Congress, ignoring the will of the people. Now we are undoing the rules they wrote. From ending the damaging Clean Power Plan, to stopping the EPA from aggressively regulating every pond, raindrop or bucket of water on a farm, I am grateful that we finally have a President who is as focused as I am on getting Washington off the backs and out of the way of Missouri families, farmers and small businesses.

Pushing Back on Government Overreach

In the Senate, we have been focused this session on stimulating economic growth and creating more jobs across the state. But as we move forward, we also have to take some steps to undo some of the actions by the former administration that continuously sought to expand its powers without any thought or consideration for the people who will be directly affected.

For years I have worked hard to protect the lands in the 33rd District and across the state making sure residents are aware of the potential sale of lands to the state of Missouri, which in some cases may be removed from the county’s tax revenues. What is worse is that there have been instances where state departments seek to – and do – purchase these lands without notifying the citizens in the area until after the purchase has been made.

A couple of years ago, Oregon County experienced a major loss in revenue because of the purchase of Frederick Creek Ranch by the Department of Natural Resources.

This property was privately owned until the department used 2009 lead mining settlement funds to make the land state property. Oregon County, already one of the poorest counties in the state, now has lost out on collecting real estate and personal property taxes. Approximately one-quarter of Oregon County’s land is owned by the state or federal government, causing a loss in property tax revenue. Not only do our two school districts suffer from the loss, but this aggressive land grab was done without public input or public notice. No one from Oregon County was able to give feedback so the department could better understand how this purchase would affect the community.

In order to make sure no other community is caught off guard again, this week the Senate advanced Senate Bill 35.

The proposal deals with public notice requirements when the commissioner of the Office of Administration is wanting to purchase land. It will require the commissioner’s office to provide a public notice not only on its website, but it must be displayed in newspapers, and public hearings must be held.

That way, the community directly affected by any private land purchased by the state will be given the opportunity to participate in the discussion and give their feedback before the final purchase Government purchases of private land should be transparent, especially when those purchases could potentially affect the financial stability of a county. Senate Bill 35 ends the practice of shady land grabs. Counties depend on property tax revenue to survive and maintain critical services. While I still have hope that the state will eventually return the land that was wrongfully taken from Oregon County, at least we know we can slow down future aggressive land grabs.

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.

Rep. Shawn Rhoads honors retiring West Plains Police Officers Williams and Redfield State Rep. Shawn Rhoads is honoring two of West Plains’ finest as they retire from service with the West Plains Police Department. Rhoads recently presented Detective Jeff Williams and Public Information Officer Ronald Redfield with official House Courtesy Resolutions in honor of their decades of service.

Williams is retiring from his position as detective after 28 years of service. Redfield is retiring from the department after 32 years of service.

Rhoads, who worked alongside both individuals in the department for more than 10 years, said the West Plains community is losing two of its most dedicated public ser-

vants.

“Jeff and Ronald have given so much to this department, and to this community, and they will be greatly missed as they move on to retirement,” said Rhoads, R-West Plains.

“I want to thank them both for all they have done over the years to protect and serve our community. I wish them all the best as they move on to this next chapter in their lives.”

Ronald Redfield

Jeff Williams

Route 17 in Howell and Texas Counties reduced for Edge Rut Repairs Route 17 in Howell and Texas Counties will be reduced to one lane while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform edge rut repairs.

This section of road is located from US 60 in Mountain View in Howell County to Route 106 in Summersville in Texas County.

Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, April 4 through Thursday, April 6 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Shirley Jean Patton, age 77 was surrounded by her loving family when she peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at her home in Warrenton, Missouri

She was born on April 1, 1939 in Round Springs, Missouri to Earl and Hazel (nee-Campbell) Banks.

Shirley was united in marriage to Vernon Hershel Patton on June 28, 1955 in Funeral services for Mable “Lorene” Warren were held on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO with Rev. Bill Savage officiating. Pallbearers were Timothy Warren, Gerald D. Warren, Jr., Daniel Cooley, II, Brecken Wagner, Mike Wells, and Brad Miller. Honorary Pallbearers were Darin House, Rick Crecelius, Mike McCall, and Josh Sapp. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home, LLC of Eminence, MO. Mable “Lorene” Warren was born on May 8, 1919 near Fremont, MO the

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Death Notices Shirley Jean Patton Salem, Missouri. They celebrated 42 years of marriage before he passed away on January 27, 2008.

Shirley enjoyed singing and playing the banjo. She loved doing puzzles and going on float trips on the Current River. She also enjoyed being with her family, especially her great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon, her parents Earl and Hazel, one daughter Pamela North, two sisters Betty Boyet, Carol Smith and one brother John Banks.

Shirley is survived by one son James Rick Patton, three grandchildren Lori Belleville and husband Charles, Heath-

Esther Matilda Titus er Engelage, Hector James Cisneros, two great-grandchildren Chandler Belleville, Adriana Rodgers, one sister Kathleen Martin, two brothers Harold “Wendy” Banks, James “Kenny” Banks, one son in law Ivan North and wife Mary, many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service were held Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Baylock officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home Memorial donations are preferred to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences maybe left at bradfordfuneralhome.net

Mable 'Lorene' Warren daughter of David Wilson Craft and Maggie (Koogler) Craft. She entered into eternal rest on March 27, 2017 in Washington, MO. She was united in marriage to Eddmond “Dee” Warren on June 17, 1939 and to this union five children were born.

Lorene was preceded in death by her parents; eight siblings; her husband Eddmond “Dee” Warren; one daughter Karen Warren; and one grandson David Glen Warren.

She is survived by her children Norma (Dan) Cooley, Gerald (Donna) Warren, Velma (Al) Wagner, and David (Cathy) Warren; 10 grand-

children Kim (Rick) Crecelius, Daniel (Lisa) Cooley, Mandi (Brad) Miller, Candi (Mike) Wells, Gerald (Karena) Warren, Jr., Alina (Darin) House, Brecken (Kate) Wagner, Bretney (Josh) Sapp, Danella (Mike) McCall, and Timothy Warren; 22 great grandchildren; and 5 greatgreat grandchildren.

She was a member of Northwest Baptist Church in Springfield, MO. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202.

Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes.com

The Battle, a drama that will shake your soul It’s back. Hundreds of people each night are expected to attend a 90-minute, evangelistic drama held by Mountain View Christian Church starting Saturday and running through Tuesday at 7 p.m. each night. It has become a yearly tradition for Mountain View and many area churches to attend the play, which uses special effects, video, music, and over 50 cast and crew members.

Most of the actors are from the Christian Church but a few others from local congregations also participate.

The response and attendance has grown to the point that Mountain View Christian decided this year to add an extra performance on Tuesday. Despite the extra night, over 700 seats had already been reserved as of Monday, and each evening is expected to be packed.

“The attendance last year was amazing, but we were pushing the limits of how many people can safely fit in the building,” explained senior minister Brian Ingalls, “So we added the extra day to make it easier for people to come see it.”

The Battle itself certainly pulls no punches. The drama presents scenes of life, death, heaven, and hell, all tied together with video and music as the play presents real-life situations and a Christian worldview. Actors are shown being accepted into heaven, or being thrown into hell, and the intensity level is high. Past years have included everything from car crashes, to terrorism.

“The craziness, the entertainment side are some of the scenes especially,” said Ingalls, “But the message is always the same. We present

Lester Family in concert at Pioneer Baptist Church The Lester Family will be in concert at Pioneer Baptist Church, old Hwy. 60 East, Birch Tree on Saturday, April 8 at 7 p.m.

Everyone welcome. Love offering accepted. Refreshments following service.

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Funeral services for Esther Matilda Titus were held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO with Pastor David Kettner officiating.

Pallbearers were Dustin Titus, Jacob Titus, Steve Titus, Wesley Titus, Taylor Titus, and Philip Titus. Interment was in Munsell Chapel Cemetery in Eminence, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home, LLC of Eminence, MO. Esther Matilda (Tritch) Titus, 94, Eminence, MO died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at her daughter Karen’s home

A memorial fund has been established for Elizabeth Hornbeck. The fund is to help defray funeral expenses for the family.

Hornbeck was reported

The South Central Empowered Women Conference, an inter-denominational event, will be held May 5-6, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Mountain View, Missouri. We are honored to host author and Bible teacher, Kasey Van Norman as our keynote speaker. Praise and Worship will be lead by Michael O’Brien, former

Church of God of Prophecy Summersville, MO 417-932-4559

Apostolic Temple Birch Tree, MO

EPISCOPAL All Saints Episcopal 107S. Curry, West Plains 417-256-2215

Birch Tree Baptist Birch Tree, MO 65438 573-292-3324 Chapel Hill Church W Hwy. Mtn. View 417-934-6971 First Baptist Church Eminence, MO 573-226-3718

donations so we can afford this upkeep. If you have a family member at rest here and you would like to see our cemetery kept in good condition, we would appreciate a donation to help in this endeavor. You may mail your donation to: Mike Henry, 3804 CR 3190, Mountain View, MO 65548 or we would be happy to have you attend our meeting.

lead singer for NewSong.

Breakout sessions will be lead by Teresa Arthur, Joyce DeBoard, Sara Forhetz, Missy Rutledge, and Hannah Williams. Cost for this event is only $25 (breakfast and lunch included on Saturday). By going to www.scempoweredwomen.com you can register online, print out a registration form, find area

APOSTOLIC Apostolic Evangelistic Center 404 WW Hwy., Mtn. View, MO

BAPTIST Little Zion Baptist Church V Hwy. in Trask Pastor Robert Medley Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

The Poe Hill Mt. Zion Cemetery Association will hold its annual board meeting at the Mt. Zion Church on April 7, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

At this time we will be considering all bids turned in for mowing and clean up of the cemetery for the summer.

It is our goal to keep the cemetery in good condition at all times; however, it is very important that we have

Willow Springs, West Plains and any Landmark Bank in Southern Missouri.

Donations will also be accepted at Duncan Funeral Home in Mtn. View.

hotels/rates, and acquire additional information.

Registration deadline for this conference is April 15, 2017. Before registering, please check our website to ensure seating capacity has not been reached.

We are excited about hosting this event and hope to see you on May 5-6, 2017, at First Baptist Church.

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Pine Hill Assembly of God Thomasville, MO 417-764-3699

Poe Hill Mt. Zion Cemetery association to hold meeting

missing over 18 months ago and just recently her remains were discovered outside of Mtn. View.

Donations may be accepted at Landmark Bank located in Mtn. View,

South Central Empowered Women Conference

First Assembly of God Elm & Washington, Mtn. View 417-934-2324

Christian Church open at 6 p.m. each night, and admission is free. No tickets or reservations are necessary, although churches and groups may reserve seats by calling 417-934-6843 or registering on the church’s website at www.ijesus.me.

nence, MO. Esther was preceded in death by her parents; husband Phil; five brothers Earl, Charles, Roy, Fred, and Orville Tritch; and three sisters Lorena Wittneber, Verna Hoemann, and Mildred Tritch.

She is survived by four sons Russ, Charles, Philip, and Kenneth; one daughter Karen and husband Ron Counts; five grandsons; eight great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes.com

Memorial fund set for Elizabeth Hornbeck

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Assembly of God Eminence, MO 573-226-5434

the idea that Jesus is for real, that the Bible is true, and that God so loved the world, that He gave everything to save us.”

The craziness begins this Saturday at 7 p.m. and runs nightly through Tuesday.

The doors at Mountain View

in Eminence, MO. Esther, daughter of the late Charles Tritch and wife Mary nee Scheer was born October 11, 1922 at New Haven, MO. She had been a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Houston, MO. Esther attended school through the eighth grade at the Bethlehem Lutheran School. She worked as a “Rosie Riveter” at Curtis Wright during WWII. She later owned and operated the Rayfield Hotel, Ozark Boating Company, and Two River Canoe Rental at Emi-

First Baptist Church Hwy 60, Mtn. View 417-934-2621 Pastor: Dr. John Noble First Baptist Church Summersville 417-932-4579,4877 Winona Christian N Hwy. 19, Winona 573-325-4616 CHURCH OF CHRIST Mtn. View Church of Christ 115 Ward Avenue 417-247-6742 Sunday Morning: 10:15 a.m.

Evening: 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Little Zion Baptist Church Hwy 60 to Trask, South on V Hwy, on right - 417-934-2613 FUNDAMENTAL Bible Baptist Church Summersville, MO 417-932-4913 Oak Grove Baptist Church Y Hwy off 99 S. Birch Tree 573-292-3235 Valley Center Baptist Church Summersville, MO 417-932-4024 Pioneer Baptist Church Hwy 60 E. Birch Tree, MO 573-292-3299 CATHOLIC St. John Vianney Catholic 808 St. Hwy. Y, Mtn. View, MO 417-934-2649 Mass Times: Sunday 10:30am Saturday 4:00pm St. Sylvester Catholic Hwy. 19, Eminence, MO 417-934-2649 Mass Times: Sunday 8:00am Saturday 7:30pm CHRISTIAN Mountain View Christian Church Hwy. 17 South, Mtn. View 417-934-6843 Pastor Brian Ingalls Summersville Christian Summersville, 417-932-5200

PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 205 East 2nd Street, Mtn View Morning Worship: 11:15 a.m.

Pastor: Diane Cooke AA Meeting in Basement, every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.

SEVEN DAY ADVENTIST Seventh Day Adventist 314 N. Walnut, Willow Springs 417-469-2090 or 417-259-3585 OTHERS: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 300 East Third Street Mountain View, MO Sacrament - 10:00 a.m.

417-934-0715 Grace Believers Church 8357 CR 3140, Mtn. View Sunday School-10am Sunday Worship-11am Sunday Evening-6pm Wednesday Evening-6pm Daniel Woolsey Clear Springs Church Y Hwy, 15 mi N of Mtn View

Immanuel Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 1051 Preacher Roe, West Plains 417-256-3407

Pilgrim Rest Community Church OO Hwy. off 60 East

Oak Lawn Church of God Y Hwy. 12 mi. N of Mtn. View 417-932-4457

METHODIST Birch Tree United Methodist Birch Tree, MO 573-226-3670 Services: 8:15 a.m.

Pastor: Josh Ritzheimer

Church of God of Prophecy Old Hwy. 60, Montier Sunday School - 10am Worship Service - 11am Sunday Night - 6:00pm Pastor: Melvin Snethern

County Line Penecostal Hwy 99, 8 mi. S of Birch Tree 573-292-3600

Glorybound Community Church Corner of CR 2980 & 1950, Hutton Valley, MO Sunday School 10 am, Worship 11 am, Sunday 5:00 pm, Thursday 6:00 pm

MENNONITE Berea Mennonite Community 2mi N of FF Hwy off 60 at Birch Tree 573-292-3018

Church of God of Prophecy Highway 99, Birch Tree, MO 573-292-3562 Pastors Gary & Millie Larsen

Blackpond Church HC3 Box 154-B, Birch Tree, MO 417-764-3264

LUTHERAN St. Paul Lutheran Church, ELCA 291 Kentucky, West Plains, MO Broadway & Bypass 63 417-256-6685

CHURCH OF GOD First Church of God Pastor: Robin McCollough 205 E. 5th Street 417-934-2747 Sunday Morning: 10:30 a.m.

Nazarene First Church of the Nazarene 4th & Pine, Mtn. View

Pentecostal Church of God East 3rd Street & Marr, Mtn. View 918-440-8085 Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday 7 p.m.

Pastor Rick L. Krietemeyer

Pleasant Grove United Methodist Teresita, MO - 417-770-6731 Pastor: Josh Ritzheimer Services: 9:30 a.m.

Mtn. View United Methodist 609 E. 5th Street, Mtn View Pastor: Josh Ritzheimer PENTECOSTAL Faith Bible Chapel Pastor Garry Donn Clemens, Sr. W. Hwy. 60, Mtn. View 573-953-1330

Forest Dell Community Church 6 miles S on 17, 1 mi East on 2660 Gravel Ridge Community Church 8807 CR 2960, Mtn. View Sun 9:30am Wed 7pm Church of God N Hwy. Pomona, 417-256-8990 Saturday 11 a.m.

Pastor: George Edmontson Victory Chapel Peace Valley, MO Services: 9:45 Nolan & Lillian Wilkins Shepherd’s Table 8183 Hwy. 60, Mtn. View Pastor: Bill Miller Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday Evening 7:00 p.m.

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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 Monday, March 20, 2017 A female subject reported her storage unit at York Storage in West Plains had been broken into and numerous items were stolen.

Wednesday, March 22, 2017 A male subject reported that someone unknown to him entered his residence located at CR 1360 in West Plains and stole several items. A full investigation is on-going at this time.

Thursday, March 23, 2017 A male subject reported that someone unknown to him had entered his shop building located at State Route 17 in West Plains and stole several items. Evidence has been collected and a full investigation is on-going at this time.

Friday, March 24, 2017 The Howell County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to State Route W in Peace Valley for the report of a deceased person. Upon arrival Rose M. Wallin, 94 of West Plains was discovered to be deceased. The death was ruled as death from natural causes. Coroner Tim Cherry, Investigator H.D. Reid and Deputy Nick Bruno investigated the death.

A male subject reported while he was at work over night someone had broke into his residence located at CR 1400 in West Plains and stole several guns. The information on the guns will be entered into MULES and the case will remain open until any leads can be discovered.

COMMITMENTS Thursday, March 30, 2017 Jessica Renae Inman, 34 of Dora was booked for a court ordered commitment.

TRANSFERS Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Andrey A. Bandurovskiy, 39 of Willow Springs was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Douglas Andrew Aldridge, 30 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Billy Joe McKinney, 44 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Orvil David Doran, 26 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Jared Luther Owens, 35 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Rachell Ann Mathis, 29 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Harold Lee Hardin, 61 of Caulfield was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

ARRESTS Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Corey Tyler Owens, 27 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for delivery of controlled substance. He is currently being held on a $25,000 bond.

Charles Matthew Adams, 57 of Webb City was arrested on a Howell County warrant for burglary-2nd degree. He is currently being held on a $7,500 bond.

Ryan Dale Drexler, 21 of Birch Tree was arrested on a Howell County warrant for felony stealing and a Mtn. View warrant for failure to appear-stealing and failure to appear-no license plate. He bonded out on 3-28-17 and is to appear in court on 4-7-17.

Joanna Newton, 69 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for delivery of controlled sub-

Douglas County Sheriff's Department Report During the week of March 20 to March 27, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has answered 133 Calls for Service and has arrested 16 subjects. There are currently 15 subjects incarcerated in the Douglas County Jail.

On Thursday, March 23, an arrest was made in conjunction with an investigation that began in November. A child custody call came into the office where Sheriff Degase and Sgt. Johnson responded. While there at the residence information was received regarding possible drugs in the residence. While inside the residence methamphetamine and a smoking device was found. Further information was gathered and sent to the Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office who issued warrants for the following subject: Randy Curbow, 54 of Ava was charged with the followingfelony class C of possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine) and misdemeanor class D unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia which carried a bond of $15,000 cash 10% cash or surety with CPS bond supervision and drug testing. Beckwith bonded with a bondsman and was given a later court date.

On Friday, March 24 an arrest was made in conjunction with an investigation that began in early January. Information had been received regarding drug activity in an apartment in Ava. At that time contact was made with the residents of the apartment and found inside the residence was methamphetamine. After further investigation, information was sent to the Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office who issued warrants for the following subjects: Destiny Beckwith, 22 of Ava was charged with the following: felony class D of possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine) and misdemeanor class D unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia which carried a bond of $10,000 cash 10% cash or surety with CPS bond supervision and drug testing.

Beckwith bonded with a bondsman and was given a later court date. Eric Mitchell, 24 of Ava was charged with the following: felony class D of possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine) and misdemeanor class D unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia which carried a bond of $10,000 cash 10% cash or surety with CPS bond supervision and drug testing. Beckwith bonded with a bondsman and was given a later court date.

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Brian Lee Sinyard, 23 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for delivery of controlled substance. He bonded out on 3-28-17.

Jennifer Lynn Haines, 37 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for delivery of controlled substance. She bonded out on 3-28-17 and is to appear in court on 4-3-17.

Ryan Joseph Newton, 33 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for delivery of controlled substance. He bonded out on 3-28-17 and is to appear in court on 4-17-17.

John Steven Craig, 31 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for distribution of a controlled substance. He bonded out on 3-28-17 and is to appear in court on 4-3-17.

Rhonda Michelle Maka, 47 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for delivery of controlled substance. She bonded out on 3-28-17 and is to appear in court on 4-3-17.

Victoria Dawn Collins, 25 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for delivery of controlled substance. She bonded out on 3-28-17 and is to appear in court on 4-3-17.

Cory Alexander Roberts, 25 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for delivery of controlled substance. He bonded out on 3-28-17 and is to appear in court on 4-3-17.

Caleb J. Stewart, 22 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for delivery of controlled substance. He bonded out on 3-28-17 and is to appear in court on 4-17-17.

Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Daniel Richard Lasart, 41 of Mtn. View was arrested for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 3-29-17 and is to appear in court on 4-7-17.

Robert Anthony McLucas, 51 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for distribution of a controlled substance. He bonded out on 3-29-17 and is to appear in court on 4-17-17.

Scotty Dwayne Pettyjohn, 25 of Peace Valley was arrested on a Howell County warrant for delivery of controlled

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 Ryan J. Newton, 33 of West Plains was arrested on Tuesday, March 28 at 7:34 a.m. in Howell County for a Howell County felony warrant x4-distribution. He was taken to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office where he is being held on bond.

Joanna Newton, 69 of West Plains was arrested on Tuesday, March 28 at 7:38 a.m. in Howell County for a Howell County warrant for distribution. She was taken to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office where she is being held on bond.

Robert A. McLucas, 51 of West Plains was arrested on Tuesday, March 28 at 8:03 a.m. in Howell County for a Howell County warrant x2-distribution. He was taken to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office where he is being held on bond.

Cory A. Roberts, 25 of West Plains was arrested on Tuesday, March 28 at 9:02 a.m. in Howell County for a Howell County warrant for distribution. He was taken to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office where he is being held on bond.

Kristy N. Norton, 32 of West Plains was arrested on Tuesday, March 28 at 9:10 a.m. in Howell County for a Howell County warrant for drugs. She was taken to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office where she is being held on bond.

Patrick A. Grafton, 55 of Birch Tree was arrested on Thursday, March 30 at 9:30 a.m. in Shanon County for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; failure to maintain financial responsibility; failure to register and failure to wear seatbelt. He was cited and later released.

Charles M. Hill, 31 of Cabool was arrested on Thursday, March 30 at 11:35 a.m. in Texas County for felony possession of methamphetamine; felony possession of paraphernalia; felony Texas County warrant for possession of marijuana; Texas County warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia; fail to display valid plates. He was taken to the Texas County Sheriff’s Office where he is being held on bond.

Ashley M. Teconchuk, 23 of Willow Springs was arrested on Friday, March 31 at 5:55 p.m. in Howell County for felony Taney County warrant for theft. She was taken to the Howell County Jail where she is being held without bond.

Christopher S. Munroe, 38 of Mtn. View was arrested on Monday, April 3 at 2 a.m. in Shannon County for Howell County warrant for driving while revoked; leaving the scene of an accident resulting in an injury; operating a vehicle without a valid license; no insurance; careless and imprudent driving. He was taken to the Shannon County Jail where he is being held on bond.

Christy R. Bruton, 43 of Mtn. View was arrested on Monday, April 3 at 2 a.m. in Shannon County for felony possession of methamphetamines; felony unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. She was taken to the Shannon County Jail where she was later released.

ACCIDENTS A one-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday, March 30 at 12 p.m. in Shannon County on Hwy. O, 7 miles North of Mtn. View.

According to reports a 2005 Honda Recon ATV operated by Devon Bales, 14 of Mtn. View was traveling Westbound when he lost control and was ejected from the ATV. Bales, who was not wearing a safety device, was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Springfield with moderate injuries. The accident was investigated by Cpl. D.W. Hinten.

A one-vehicle accident occurred on Sunday, April 2 at 8:20 p.m. in Shannon County on CR 486, 2 miles North of Montier.

According to reports a 1993 Chevrolet pickup operated by Christopher S. Munroe, 38 of Mtn. View was traveling Westbound when the vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned. A passenger in the vehicle, Christy R. Bruton, 43 of Mtn. View was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Mtn. View with minor injuries. The vehicle, which sustained total damage, was removed from the scene by Baker’s Towing in Birch Tree. The accident was investigated by Trooper C. Boatright.

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substance. He bonded out on 3-29-17 and is to appear in court on 4-17-17.

Michael Lee Terry, 46 of Jonesboro, AR was arrested for failure to appear-traffic violation. He bonded out on 3-2917 and is to appear in court on 5-15-17.

Thursday, March 30, 2017 Lashanna May Morton, 28 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Howell County warrant for probation violation. She is currently being held without bond.

Terri Ann Smith, 42 of Topeka, KS was arrested on a Kansas warrant for failure to appear-theft/stealing and fugitive from out of state. She is currently being held without bond.

Danisha LaDawn Denise McCray, 25 of Topeka, KS was arrested on a Kansas warrant for probation violation and fugitive from out of state. She is currently being held without bond.

Friday, March 31, 2017 Amy Marie Howell, 37 of West Plains was arrested on a Stone County warrant for probation violation. She bonded out on 3-31-17.

Kristy Naomi Jeuel Norton, 32 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for delivery of a controlled substance. She bonded out on 3-31-17 and is to appear in court on 4-17-17.

Dustin Lee Newton, 29 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree.

He bonded out on 3-31-17.

Jason Henry Freeman, 20 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for failure to appear-possession of a controlled substance; failure to appear-unlawful use of drug paraphernalia; failure to appear-theft/stealing; failure to appear-dist/del/manf/produce or attempt and failure to appear-theft/stealing of any firearm. He is currently being held without bond.

April Marie Johnson, 41 of Gladstone was arrested on a Christian County warrant for possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She bonded out on 3-31-17 and is to appear in court on 4-25-17.

Ashley Michelle Teconchuk, 23 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Taney County warrant for stealing-felony/ shoplifting. She is currently being held without bond.

Jon Paul Sheehan, 29 of Houston was arrested on a Howell County warrant for check kiting and a Texas County warrant for failure to appear-driving while revoked/suspended. He was transferred to Texas County on 3-31-17.

Jacob James Dearmon, 38 of Thayer was arrested on a Howell County warrant for failure to appear-passing bad check-less than $500. He bonded out on 3-31-17 and is to appear in court on 4-17-17.

Derek Lemont Oaks, 51 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for delivery of controlled substance. He bonded out on 3-31-17 and is to appear in court on 4-21-17.

Saturday, April 1, 2017 Frankie Lee Roberts, 54 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for failure to appear-possession of controlled substance. He bonded out on 4-1-17.

Christopher Ray Brown, 34 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for driving while revoked/suspended. He was released on 4-1-17 and is to appear in court on 4-30-17.

George Alan Guthrie, 37 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for domestic assault-3rd degree. He is currently being held on a $3,500 bond.

Wayne Michael Sechrest, 20 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County warrant for assault-2nd degree and tampering-2st degree. He is currently being held without bond.

Mountain View Police Department reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Mountain View Police Department and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

CITATIONS Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Aryana Olivia Reeves, 24 of Mtn. View was issued citations for knowingly driving while license is suspended/revoked and fail to show proof of insurance.

Saturday, April 1, 2017 Wayne Sechrest, 20 of Mtn. View was issued citations for possession of drug paraphernalia and making a false report.

Dalton D. West, 17 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for fail to wear seatbelt.

Kimberly D. Heavin, 36 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for fail to wear seatbelt.

Christine Heavin, 28 of West Plains was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.

INCIDENTS Monday, March 27, 2017 thru Monday, April 3, 2017 Neighbor reporting public disturbance.

Officers were dispatched to a residence on Vonallmen Street to assist EMS with an unresponsive female. The female has been taken to OMC by EMS. Officers were dispatched to a residence on 7th Street for a medical call stating a one-year-old child was not breathing. Before officers arrived the child began breathing and the ambulance arrived. The child was transported to the hospital by EMS. Officers were dispatched to Malone’s Motel for a report of a man in a wheelchair possibly going through people’s vehicles in the parking lot and sitting out in the street. Officers made contact with the male and he stated that he was just waiting for a ride and that he had a couple of nights at the motel paid for.

A two-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday, March 30 on U.S. Highway 60 in Mtn. View. According to reports a 2012 Mercedes-Benz and a 2008 Ford Edge was traveling Eastbound on U.S. Hwy. 60 approaching the stoplight at Pine Street. The driver of the Mercedes-Benz, Vitali Gaidarji of Vernon Hills, IL, stated the stoplight turned red and he didn’t get stopped in time and stopped past the line at the intersection. He stated he then put his car in reverse and began to back up and collided with the Edge who was also stopped in traffic behind him. The driver of the Ford Edge, Angela D. Sartin of Winona, stated she had stopped at the stoplight in the lane directly behind the Mercedes-Benz when she observed the reverse lights come on and the vehicle began to back up. She stated she tried to react and put her vehicle in reverse but it was too late. The accident was investigated by Officer Josh Ashlock.

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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings

Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - March 27 thru April 3 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 Delivery Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana Or Synthetic Cannabinoid (Felony): Frank L. Roberts of West Plains; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid (Felony): Daniel Lasart of Mtn. View; Non-Support, Total Arrears In Excess Of 12 Monthly Payments Due Under Order Of Support (Felony): Tony W. Brooks of Summersville; Domestic Assault-2nd Degree (Felony): Adam D. Becker of Willow Springs; Dustin L. Newton of West Plains; Fugitive From Out Of State (Felony): Terry A. Smith of Topeka, KS; Danisha L. McCray of Topeka, KS; Domestic Assault-3rd Degree (Felony): George A. Guthrie III of West Plains; Passing Bad Check-$500 Or More-No Account/

Insufficient Funds (Felony): Joni A. Culton of West Plains; Stealing (Misdemeanor): Charles K. Barton of Willow Springs; Violation Of Child Protection Order-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Matthew Allen Cooper of West Plains; Darian B. Sanders of West Plains; DWI (Misdemeanor): Willie G. Day of Eunice; Domestic ASsault-3rd Degree-1st/2nd Offense (Misdemeanor): Shea S. Girdley of West Plains; Domestic Assault-4th Degree-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Wesley Alan Simpson of West Plains; Sheela N. Simpson of West Plains; Lisa R. Hendricks of West Plains; Joseph D. McLeod of West Plains; Failure To Maintain Proof With DOR-Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Ronnie Lee Tucker of West Plains; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Dana Lee Bowman of Oak Grove; Annise T. Smith of Marietta, GA; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Johnathan Cardell Morgan of Olivette; Karen Leigh Waggoner of Poplar Bluff; Timothy W. Fling of West Plains; Victor J. Lutz of West Plains; Brian L. Borovicka of Republic; Zachary Thomas Pincheon of Springfield; Fail To Stop For Stop Sign At Stop Line/Before Crosswalk/Point Nearest Intersection (Misdemeanor): Adam M. Moody of Birch Tree; Failed To Keep Proper/ Made False Motor Carrier Driver’s Record-Exceeded Maximum Driving Time (Misdemeanor): Carter Deshawn Meade of Chickasha, OK; Driver Used Radar Detector While In Commercial Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Bruce D. Lowrance of Lebanon; Operating Commercial Motor Vehicle Without Seatbelt (Misdemeanor): Carter Deshawn Meade of Chickasha, OK;

Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle While Commercial Driver’s License Is Revoked/Suspended/Canceled (Misdemeanor): David King of Lawrenceburg, TN; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Willie G. Day of Eunice; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Willie G. Day of Eunice; Annette M. Flynn of Reeds Spring; Ronnie Lee Tucker of West Plains; Operate Motor Vehicle Owned By Another Knowing Owner Of Vehicle Has Not Maintained Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Shane S. Coe of Thayer; Equipped Motor Vehicle With More Than 3 Aux Lamps On Front/Mounted Aux Lamps Improperly (Misdemeanor): Cody Cheyenne Smith of Houston; Fail To Drive Within Right Lane Of Highway With 2 Or More Lanes In Same Direction (Misdemeanor): Darren Norman Vogen of Napa, CA; David B. Lee of Waldron, AR; Adam P. Macon of Olive Branch, MS; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Shane S. Coe of Thayer; Operate Motor Vehicle Owned By Another Knowing Owner Of Vehicle Has Not Maintained Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Patrick Michael Rice of Chesterfield; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Dane Andrew Brown of Battlefield; Daniel Wayne Wosoba of El Dorado Springs; Marie Helen Burrow of Cape Girardeau; Geoffrey David Murray of St. Peters; Jaclyn R. Huddleston of Mountain Home, AR; Jordan T. Hoskin of Springfield; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Deborah G. Martin of Sturkie, AR; Derek James Duncan of Fulton; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Darren Norman Vogen of Napa, CA; Bruce D. Lowrance of Lebanon; Britney R. Vaughn of West Plains; Annise T. Smith of Marietta, GA; Johnathan Cardell Morgan of Olivette; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): Shane S. Coe of Thayer; Ashley Nicole Bertholomey of Myrtle; Patrick Michael Rice of Chesterfield; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Degenhardt A. Hueck of Miami, FL; John Thomas Loper of Pomona; Anthony Orie Sahlfeld of Joplin; Failed To Equip Vehicle With Muffler/Adequate Muffler/Properly Attached Muffler (Infraction): Casondra Sue Prock of Mansfield; Fail To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer (Infraction): Zachery D. Hayes of West Plains; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety

Belt (Infraction): Christy Ray Bruton of Mtn. View; Shane S. Coe of Thayer; Devin J. Grindstaff of Willow Springs; Victor J. Lutz of West Plains; Brian L. Borovicka of Republic; Promissory Note: Tower Loan of Missouri, Inc. of West Plains vs. Midori Hall of West Plains; Tower Loan of Missouri, Inc. of West Plains vs. Robin Burgess of Willow Springs; Tower Loan of Missouri, Inc. of West Plains vs. John Collins and April Collins of West Plains; Tower Loan of Missouri, Inc. of West Plains vs. Mildred Wallace and William Fratta of Moody; Tower Loan of Missouri, Inc. of West Plains vs. Mary Marcum of Koshkonong; Tower Loan of Missouri, Inc. of West Plains vs. Shanna Ward of Pomona; Breach Of Contract: Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. Dale V. Avery and Lisa D. Avery of Pocahontas, AR; Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. Kristel Barton of West Plains; Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs.

Mark Bice of Mtn. Grove; Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. John J. Bombardier of West Plains; Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. Deborah A. Cabrales of Thayer; Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. Randall L. Caraway, SR and Ladonna F. Caraway of West Plains; Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. Cassandra Chapman of Birch Tree; Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. James R. Cochran of Thayer; Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. Ashley Collins of Dora; Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. James D. Detwiler of West Plains; Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. Lily Duncan of Myrtle; Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. Timothy Fling of West Plains; Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. Carrie A. Halford of West Plains; Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. Anthony D. Scrivner and Summer Scrivner of Caulfield.

SHANNON COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid (Felony): Jo Ellen Taylor of Eminence; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): Jennifer Taylor Morey of Van Buren; Dissolution Without Children: Ashley Elaine Fisher of Eminence vs. Dustin Gene Fisher of Mtn. View.

CARTER COUNTY Dist/Del/Manf/Produce Or Attempt To Or Possess With Intent To Dist/ Del/Manf/Produce A Controlled Substance (Felony): Joanne L. Taylor of Poplar Bluff; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid (Felony): Thomas H. Robbins of Ellsinore; Sevastos I. Aslanis of Van Buren; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Holly A. Lavender of Grandin; Kody Wayne Davis of Poplar Bluff;

Brian Lane Bounds of Macks Creek; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia-Amphetamine/ Methamphetamine (Felony): Kody Wayne Davis of Poplar Bluff; Failure To Register As Sex Offender (Felony): Kenneth Clatt of Ellington; Unlawful Use Of Weapon-Exhibiting (Felony): Allen Craig of Ellsinore; Passing Bad Check-$500 Or More-No Account/Insufficient Funds (Felony): Scott Allgier of New Madrid; Cynthia Anderson of Poplar Bluff; Tampering With Motor Vehicle-1st Degree (Felony): Wesley D. Ruddicks of Ellsinore; Possession Of Up To 35 Grams Marijuana (Misdemeanor): Todd L. Miller of Van Buren; Domestic Assault-3rd Degree-1st/2nd Offense (Misdemeanor): Brian J. Tippen of Poplar Bluff; Violation Of Order Of Protection For Adult (Misdemeanor): Brian J. Tippen of Poplar Bluff; Trespass-1st Degree (Misdemeanor): Freada Pauline Wood of Ellsinore; Property Damage-2nd Degree (Misdemeanor): Freada Pauline Wood of Ellsinore; Jessie L. Wilder of Ellsinore; Trespassing-2nd Degree (Infraction): Freada Pauline Wood of Ellsinore; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Todd L. Miller of Van Buren; Dissolution With Children: Charles Brandon White of Van Buren; Suit On Account: Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center of Columbia vs. Krystal M. Spicer of Ellsinore; Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA vs. Charliene Jo Fowler of Van Buren.

OREGON COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid (Felony): Jamie Christie Ruth of House Springs;

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1994. He was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to Troop C Headquarters, now Weldon Spring, MO, on July 1, 2000.

Wolf served as a member and then supervisor of the Troop C SWAT team for over 25 years of his career. He has the distinction of being an original member of the team, which formed in 1985. On September 1, 2014, Wolf was promoted to captain and designated director of the Governor’s Security Division. In that capacity, he coordinated transportation, security, and protection of Missouri’s governor and his immediate family, as well as visiting dignitaries.

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Delivery Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana Or Synthetic Cannabinoid (Felony): Brandon Damon Bell of Alton; Delivery Of 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana Or Synthetic Cannabinoid (Felony): Brandon Damon Bell of Alton; Unlawful Use Of Weapon-Exhibiting (Felony): Cody Blue Johnson of Hardy, AR; Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Jamie Christie Ruth of House Springs; Brandon Damon Bell of Alton; Stealing (Misdemeanor): Gregory Patrick Cooper of West Plains; Passing Bad Check-Less Than $500 (Misdemeanor): Harry D. Young of Mammoth Spring, AR; Driving While Revoked/Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Jeremiah J. Chambers of West Plains; Driving While Revoked/Suspended-2nd Or Subsequent Offense (Misdemeanor): Edward J. Grenz of Alton; Failure To Comply With Ignition Interlock Device Requirements (Misdemeanor): Edward J. Grenz of Alton; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility-2nd/ Subsequent Offense (Misdemeanor): Edward J. Grenz of Alton; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Angela Lavone Crews of Alton; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-2nd Offense (Misdemeanor): Angela Lavone Crews of Alton; Leaving Scene Of Accident (Misdemeanor): Angela Lavone Crews of Alton; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Hunter Alexander Schmidt of Alton; Edward E. Orr of Kansas City; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Angela Lavone Crews of Alton; Suit On Account: Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. of St. Louis vs. Kathern Ann Stirewalt of Koshkonong.

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Capt. Wolf was born in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from Jennings Senior High, Jennings, MO. Prior to joining the Patrol, Wolf served as a Jennings, MO, police officer.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. On June 14, 1996, he graduated with the 185th FBI National Academy Class in Quantico, VA. Capt.

Wolf and his wife, Mary Lou, share three children and six grandchildren. They are looking forward to welcoming their seventh grandchild soon.

They will retire in Washington, MO.

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or the App Store for Apple devices. For more information, go online to mdc.mo.gov/mohunting.

Hunters can buy permits through MDC’s MO Hunting app and from numerous permit vendors around the state such as gas stations, convenience stores, sporting-goods and

other retail stores, many MDC offices, and all MDC nature centers. Hunters can also buy permits online at mdc.mo.gov/ buypermits. Hunters can save time by buying permits for multiple people in a single transaction by selecting the “Additional Customer” option during the permit purchase.

Committee members or any Howell County elected official.

Franz emphasized, “We have changed the day of the week for this event to Thursday evening this year in an attempt to avoid numerous past conflicts.” He also noted that tickets should

be purchased in advance due to limited seating.

Lincoln Day is an annual celebration of Republicans and is so named to honor one of the party’s most renowned members, President Abraham Lincoln.

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27th Annual OMC Superhero Fun Run and Dog Show April 22 How to Pick a Medical Alert System Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to get my 82-year-old mother, who lives alone, a home medical alert system with a panic button that she can push in case she falls or needs help. Can you recommend some good options to help me choose?

Overwhelmed Daughter Dear Overwhelmed, A good medical alert system is an affordable and effective tool that can help keep your mother safe, but with all the choices available today choosing one can be quite confusing.

Here are some tips that can help.

How They Work Medical alert systems, which have been around for about 40 years, are popular products for elderly seniors who live alone. Leased for about $1 a day, these basic systems provide a wearable help button – usually in the form of a neck pendant or wristband – and a base station that connects to the home phone line, or to a cellular network if no landline is present.

At the press of a button, your mom could call and talk to a trained operator through the system’s base station receiver, which works like a powerful speakerphone. The operator will find out what’s wrong, and will notify family members, a friend, neighbor or emergency services as needed.

In addition to the basic home systems, many companies today (for an additional fee) are also offering motion sensitive pendants that can detect a fall and automatically call for help if your mom is unable to push the button. And mobile medical alerts that work when your mom is away from home. Mobile alerts work like cell phones with GPS tracking capabilities. They allow your mom to talk and listen to the operator directly through the pendant button, and because of the GPS, her general location would be known in order for help to be sent.

What to Consider When shopping for a home medical alert system, here are some things to look for to help you choose a quality system: • Extra help buttons: Most companies offer waterproof neck pendant and wristband help buttons, but some also offer wall-mounted buttons that can be placed near the floor in high fall risk areas like the bathroom or kitchen, in case your mom isn’t wearing her pendant.

• Range: The base station should have a range of at least 400 feet so it can be activated from anywhere on your mom’s property – even in the yard.

• Backup: Make sure the system has a battery backup in case of a power failure.

• Monitoring: Make sure the response center is staffed with trained emergency operators located in the U.S., are available on a 24-hour basis, and responds to calls promptly.

• Contacts: Choose a company that provides multiple contact choices – from emergency services, to a friend or family member who lives nearby – that they can contact if your mom needs help.

• Certification: Find out if the monitoring center has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories, a nonprofit safety and consulting company.

Top Rated Companies While there are dozens of companies that offer medical alert systems, here are some top options that offer both home and mobile alerts: Bay Alarm Medical (fees start at $30 per month for a home landline system, bayalarmmedical.com, 877-522-9633); Life Station ($30/month, lifestation.com, 800-554-4600); Medical Alert ($33/month, medicalalert. com, 800-800-2537); MobileHelp ($30/month, mobilehelpnow.com, 800-992-0616); and Phillips Lifeline ($30/month plus a $50 activation fee, lifelinesys.com, 855-681-5351).

Most of these companies offer discounts if you pay three to 12 months in advance.

For mobile medical alerts only, you should also see GreatCall’s Lively Mobile and Wearable (these cost $50 plus a $20 to $35 monthly service fee, greatcall.com, 866-3595606) and Consumer Cellular’s Ally ($150 plus $25 per month, consumercellular.com, 888-345-5509).

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.

Everyone needs a hero, but cancer patients need superheroes! Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) Superhero Fun Run is Saturday, April 22. All money raised will go into the Emergency Fund at the OMC Cancer Treatment Center.

The Emergency Fund offers assistance to OMC cancer patients who need help with medication and travel expenses.

Iva Highfill, Patient Navigator at OMC Cancer Treatment Center, explained how the Emergency Fund helps OMC cancer patients. “Within our abilities, we are going to help provide what the patient needs to be successful with their treatment,” she said. “We provide our patients with a case of Ensure nutrition shakes every month.

We also try to offset transportation costs by offering gasoline assistance to those who need it. Some radiation patients have to travel multiple times per week for treatment, with many of them traveling more than 30 miles one way. That cost can get overwhelming.

A third way we offer assistance is by helping offset the cost of prescriptions. Some patients have very high prescription copays, and the fund is used to help them afford their prescriptions,” she explained. “There’s sometimes I just come right out and ask patients if they have food at home. If they don’t I give them a gift certificate for groceries.

There was another time that I found out that a patient didn’t have air-conditioning. It was the middle of summer and the patient was going through treatment. We used the money from the fund to put down a down-payment on an air conditioner. Then the patient made the payments on it. These types of things don’t happen all the time, but when they do, we assess the situation and offer assistance if we can.”

OMC is inviting individuals, businesses and organizations to participate in the 27th Annual Superhero Fun Run. There’s several ways to get involved.

Register for an event. Join the fun! Register for the 1.5 mile walk/jog, the 5K or the 10K. Join a team. Teams of 5 or more receive a $5 per person discount in the race event of their choice. Grab some friends or coworkers and make it a fun day. And if you wish, plan your costumes for a chance to win a spirit award. Spirit Awards will be awarded to one child, adult, and team that demonstrates the most spirit on race day.

Enter your dog. Register your dog to walk or run an event with you. And you and your dog can participate in the Dog Show and Costume Contest, too!

Volunteer. Sign up to be a course guide or gather friends or coworkers to host an aid sta-

tion. Signage can be displayed at the aid station for a business.

Table, coolers and cups will be provided.

Purchase a booth at the Race Day Village. Booth space is available for $150. This is a great way to promote a business or organization. A 6-foot table will be provided and includes the option to place promotional items in the Superhero Fun Run swag bags.

Exhibitors are encouraged to offer something interactive at their table for kids and families.

Be a sponsor. Sponsorships are available for $250, $500, and $1,000 and include a logo on the Superhero Fun Run t-shirt, and much more depending on the sponsorship level.

Compete for the Corporate Team Award. West Plains Bank (last year’s winner) has issued a challenge to the community encouraging other businesses and organizations to out fundraise them. The team who raises the most money and turns it in by Friday, April 21 at 5:30 p.m. will be awarded the Corporate Team Award trophy.

The Race Day Village will be open from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 22 with races kicking off at 8 a.m.

The awards ceremony for the 5K will be held at 9 a.m. The Dog Show & Costume Contest begins at 9:15 a.m. The 10K awards ceremony will be at 9:45 a.m. Spirit Awards will be awarded at 10 a.m. A concession stand, DJ IMH, and superhero fun will be ongoing throughout the event.

The public is invited even if not participating.

To register for an event, download a registration form at: http://www. ozarksmedicalcenter.com/ documents/events/registration2017.pdf. Register online at: https://raceroster. com/events/2017/10961/ ozarks-medical-center-superhero-fun-run-2017. You may also pick up a registration form at OMC Public Relations Department in OMC Parkway Center, 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd, or call 417-257-6737.

For more information on becoming a sponsor or purchasing a booth, call 417-2576737 or visit: http://www. ozarksmedicalcenter.com/ documents/events/sponsorship-information.pdf.

TROPHIES for the 27th Annual OMC Superhero Fun Run & Dog Show are ready to go. Superhero trophies will be awarded to Best of Show for the Dog Show; male and female overall winners of the 5K and 10K; child, adult and team who has the best spirit on race day; business or organization who raises the most money; and to the OMC Department who shows the most spirit on race day. Trophies also are awarded to male and female overall 2nd thru 5th place of the 5K and 10K. Medals are awarded to three male and three female finishers in each age division of the 5K and 10K who are not in the top 5 overall. For more information, contact Melissa Smith, OMC Superhero Fun Run chairperson at 417-2576737. (Photo provided to the Standard)

OMC Mtn. Grove to offer free vein screening Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) Mountain Grove Medical Complex, located at 500 E. 9th Street in Mountain Grove, will offer a free vein screening on Thursday, April 13 from 8 to 11 a.m.

This screening is for chronic venous insufficiency or re-

flux in the lower legs. Common symptoms include varicose veins, swelling, skin color changes, or leg ulcers.

The screening is free, but reservations are required.

To reserve a spot, call OMC Mountain Grove Medical Complex at 417-962-6563.

Dear (elected official), By what process, does a private citizen initiate a grassroots petition drive for any type of state or federal referendum?

Now, granted... I totally realize what I am about to say is extremely radical; however, I believe it is paramount for the life of our Republic. Many philosophers and statesmen throughout history (from Plato on down) have said when the populace learns to vote themselves largess from the public coffers, then the death of that government is guaranteed. (If you need to see documentation, I can easily provide references).

Consequently,(apart from a safety net for temporary help) I

have thought for sometime that people who chronically remain on public assistance over a long period of time should lose their right to vote until they are once again gainfully employed and paying taxes as productive, contributing citizens. There is NO POLITICIAN in their right mind who would ever foster such legislation because it would automatically mean political death. However, if the citizens petitioned their government for a referendum... it would be out of the politicians’ hands.

Now, I’m sure the courts would do their best to strike the measure down on trumped up charges of racism based on “Jim Crow;” however, color is NOT the intent.

Simply put... without denying the right to vote, the parasites have total and absolute control of the host. There is historical precedent for this.

At the founding of our nation, the only people who could vote were land / property owners.

Why? They were the only ones who paid taxes (prior to FDR’s income tax). The Founders saw fit to require each “voting” citizen to also be a contributor to society. Without contribution... the right to vote was withheld.

Entitlements are going to kill us... without some kind of grassroots initiative from the working, tax-pay citizens of this country. Not only are the coffers being drained but most of the social problems in this nation are due to the entitlement class... crime, delinquency, dropouts, drug abuse, child neglect, etc., are largely associated with individuals habitually living on Welfare.

Our broken healthcare system is largely due to people who no longer work and expect to be cared for using Medicaid. The problem of illegal immigration is largely a result of our chronic entitlement system. Illegal immigrants come to this nation either for 1. entitlement freebies or 2. jobs that ordinary Americans no longer fill since a large portion of our population is on Welfare. Put legal Americans back to work after eliminating runaway entitlements... and you will see healthcare fix itself and illegal immigration drastically shrink.

We will NEVER be able to “gift” people out of poverty.

Advancement comes ONLY through education. Let us devise a way to provide stipends and assistance for people determined to be trained to work... but not another, thin, red penny for deadbeats!

Most sincerely yours, Edwin Woolsey Willow Springs, MO

Letter to the Editor:

Gary Burk and Ashley Craig, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Gabriel Burk, born March 22 at 1:36 a.m. at Ozarks Medical Center (OMC). He weighed 7 pounds 1/2 ounce and was 21 inches long. His siblings are Nicole, 13; Linda, 12; Nathan, 10; Gabby, 10; and Austin, 3.

Timothy Freedle and Felicia Butler, Willow Springs, are the parents of a baby boy, Liam Murphy Freedle, born March 22 at 10:33 a.m. at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds 9 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Cheryl Hix, Pomona; Jesse Holdt, Thayer; Timothy Freedle, Thomasville, NC; and Janice Smith, Lexington, NC. Brian and Serenity Tucker, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Roman Mathias, born March 24 at 2:15 p.m. at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds 15 1/2 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Jordan Wilkinson and Reagan Mullins, Mountain View, are the parents of a baby boy, Jaxson Lei Wilkinson, born March 27 at 1:52 p.m. at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 21 inches long. His sibling is Amelia, 1.

Grandparents are Ginger Mullins, Mountain View, and Lynn Wilkinson, Mountain View.

Delmar and Valerie Clapp, Mountain View, are the parents of a baby boy, William Charles Wallace, born March 29 at 3:43 p.m. at OMC. He weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Jennifer Smith, Batesville AR; Leo Dyer, Knoxville, TN; and Delmar and Tonya Clapp, Mountain View.

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BIRD LOVERS: Volunteer to help MDC with breeding bird survey Calling all birders and other bird-lovers in Missouri!

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) needs volunteers to assist with the 2017 North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) May 27 – July 7. The BBS is a long-term, large-scale, international bird monitoring program that started in 1966.

The purpose of the BBS is to track the status and trends of North American bird populations.

There are six route areas in Missouri that need volunteers: Barnard, Doe Run, Hayti, House Springs, Lucerne, and Rueter.

For more information or to volunteer, contact MDC Resource Scientist Janet Haslerig by email at Janet.Haslerig@mdc.mo.gov or call 573-522-4115, ext.

3198.

“Bird populations are subjected to numerous, widespread threats including

habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, land-use changes, and chemical contaminants,” said Haslerig. “If significant declines are detected through BBS data, their causes can then be identified and appropriate actions taken to reverse them before populations reach critically low levels.”

Each year during mostly June -- the height of the bird-breeding season for most of the U.S. – BBS vol-

MDC encourages celebrating Missouri trees during Arbor Days The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages Missourians to celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests during Arbor Days in April by planting native trees and practicing proper tree care.

Missouri Arbor Day is Friday, April 7. Missouri has been observing the state’s official Arbor Day on the first Friday in April since 1886 when the General Assembly declared that day be set aside for the appreciation and planting of trees. National Arbor Day is recognized on the last Friday of April, which is April 28 for 2017.

Get information from MDC on backyard tree care – including types of trees for urban and other landscapes, selecting the right tree for the right place, planting tips, watering and pruning info, and more -- from the Department’s website at mdc. mo.gov/tree-health.

MDC’s George O. White State Forest Nursery near Licking offers Missouri residents a variety of low-cost

unteers collect bird-population data along roadside survey routes. Each survey route is 24.5 miles long with stops at half-mile intervals.

At each stop, volunteers conduct three-minute point counts where they record data on the bird species and numbers they see or hear within a quarter-mile radius.

Surveys must start one-half hour before sunrise and take about five hours to complete.

Volunteers need only conduct their survey route once during the May 27 – July 7 survey period.

Haslerig said volunteers need access to suitable transportation, good hearing and eyesight, and must be able to identify all birds in the area.

All new BBS volunteers must successfully complete an on-line training program before their data can be used.

She also stressed that knowing bird songs is extremely important. “Most

In breeding plumage, the male American goldfinch is bright yellow with black wings, tail, and forehead, along with two white wing bars and tail spots. It is one species volunteers may see and hear during the annual North American Breeding Bird Survey. (Photo provided to the Standard)

birds counted on these surveys are singing males,” said Haslerig.

Haslerig hopes surveyors will commit to multiple years of collecting data on the same route. “It helps with the consistency in data collection,” she said. “And volunteers also get familiar

with the routes and have better ideas what birds they will encounter. And it’s fun!”

For more information on birds of Missouri, visit the MDC online Field Guide at nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/ search.

Brown's Farm & Garden native tree and shrub seedlings for reforestation, windbreaks, erosion control, and wildlife food and cover. Orders are accepted from Nov. 1 to April 15 every year.

For more information, visit the MDC website at mdc. mo.gov/seedlings Communities around the state also hold local Arbor Day activities. For more information on Arbor Day and Missouri’s Tree City USA communities, visit the Arbor Day Foundation at arborday. org DID YOU KNOW? Mis-

souri forests cover about one-third of the state and provide outdoor recreation, wildlife habitat, natural beauty, and watersheds for stream and rivers. Missouri forests also provide employment for more than 44,000 people who convert trees into essential products. Get more information at mdc. mo.gov/forest.

MDC encourages people to celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests during Arbor Days in April by planting native trees and practicing proper tree care.

MoDOT extends special oversize load permit, waives trip, fuel permit A continuing need for agricultural assistance in neighboring states struck by wildfires prompted the Missouri Department of Transportation, at the request of Gov. Eric Greitens and in consultation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, to extend the availability of special oversize load permits. In addition, MoDOT is temporarily suspending the need for trip and fuel tax permit for those hauling hay, fencing and other materials in order to streamline relief efforts.

Oversize permits are required of loads exceeding

8’6” in width. A special oversize permit, available now through May 8, 2017, for overwide loads of hay will: - Be issued free of charge - Be issued up to 12’ wide (load length, height and weight must remain within legal limits) - Allow travel during curfew hours and at night These continuous movement oversize permits are only available to those hauling hay in direct response to disaster relief efforts.

Drivers must abide by all other permit regulations including the use of reflec-

tive oversize load signs and clearance lights instead of flags at the edges of loads when hauling at night or when visibility is less than 500 feet.

For assistance obtaining an oversize permit, carriers may contact MoDOT Motor Carrier Services at 1-800877-8499 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

MoDOT also waives the temporary fuel and trip registration permits for these moves. Drivers do not need to carry a copy of the waiver, however links to the waivers can be found online at www. modot.org/mcs/news.

Ozark National Scenic Riverways will be conducting a paving project in the Round Spring area from early March through midMay. All park roadways and parking areas in the main campground, group campsites, picnic area, and river access points will be

paved during this project.

Work will primarily be conducted Monday-Friday and will be completed in sections to minimize impacts to park visitors. Work areas will be closed temporarily to provide for visitor and contractor safety during paving.

A tentative paving

schedule has been established, but is subject to change due to weather.

Please contact park headquarters at (573)323-4236 for updated information on the paving schedule as the project progresses.

Tentative schedule is as follows:

Ozark Riverways to complete paving project at Round Spring

Feeder Cattle Auction Report for 3/28/2017 Receipts: 3,408 Week ago: 4,670 Year ago: 2,811 Compared to last week, steer calves traded steady to 5.00 higher. Heifer calves and yearling steers and heifers traded steady to 2.00 lower. Demand was good on a moderate supply. The March Cattle on Feed Report showed Inventory was slightly above a year ago with Placements 1 percent lower and Marketings 4 percent higher. The Feeder supply included 50 percent Steers, 1 percent Holstein Steers, 45 percent Heifers, and 4 percent Bulls with 39 percent of the offering weighing over 600 lbs. **There will be a Special Dairy sale in conjunction with the regular Cow and Bull Sale on Wednesday, March 29th. Two whole herd dispersals will begin selling at 2:00 p.m.** Please Note: The below USDA LPGMN price report is reflective of the majority of classes and grades of livestock offered for sale. There may be instances where some sales do not fit within reporting guidelines and therefore will not be included in the report.

Prices are reported on a per cwt basis, unless otherwise noted.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 300-350 lbs 197.50-205.00; 350-400 lbs 175.00-190.00; 400-450 lbs 174.00-183.00, Thin Fleshed 189.00; 450-500 lbs 165.00-179.00; 500-550 lbs 161.00-177.00; 550-600 lbs 151.00-159.00; 600-650 lbs 145.00-154.00, Calves 138.00; 650-700 lbs 136.50146.00, Calves 135.50; 700-750 lbs 134.50-141.00; 800-850 lbs 120.00-124.50; 850- 900 lbs 122.00-123.00.

Medium and Large 1-2 300350 lbs 169.00-175.00; 350 -400 lbs 160.00-174.00; 400450 lbs 160.00-170.00, Thin Fleshed 178.00; 450-500 lbs 152.00-163.00; 500-550 lbs 147.00-160.00; 550-600 lbs 139.00- 150.00; 600-650 lbs 135.00-143.00; 650-700 lbs 128.00-135.00; 700-750 lbs 128.00-130.00; 750-800 lbs 120.00-129.00; 800-850 lbs 122.00-122.50; 850- 900 lbs 119.00; 950-1000 lbs 115.00. Medium and Large 2 350-400 lbs 157.50; 400450 lbs 147.50-152.50; 450500 lbs 135.00; 500-550 lbs 132.50; 550-600 lbs 130.00.

Medium and Large 3 500550 lbs 64.00. Large 1 650-

700 lbs 138.00; 700-750 lbs 134.00. Large 1-2 500-550 lbs 152.00; 550-600 lbs 137.00; 650-700 lbs 134.00; 750-800 lbs 129.00. Large 3 1050-1100 lbs 89.00. Medium 1 300-350 lbs 177.50; 650-700 lbs 137.50; 700750 lbs 136.50; 800-850 lbs 127.00. Medium 2 300350 lbs 146.00; 350-400 lbs 132.50; 400-450 lbs 132.50.

Medium 2-3 300-350 lbs 127.50.

Holstein Steers: Large 3 500-550 lbs 68.00; 600650 lbs 62.50; 700- 750 lbs 75.00; 1150-1200 lbs 65.00.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300-350 lbs 157.00-169.00; 350-400 lbs 150.00-157.00; 400-450 lbs 145.00-153.00; 450-500 lbs 140.00-150.00; 500-550 lbs 135.00-149.00; 550-600 lbs 130.00-141.00; 600-650 lbs 128.00- 133.00; 650-700 lbs 123.00-128.50; 700-750 lbs 119.00-124.50; 750-800 lbs 119.00-120.00; 800-850 lbs 117.85-118.25; 900-950 lbs 114.50. Medium and Large 1-2 300-350 lbs 146.00153.00; 350-400 lbs 144.00152.50; 400-450 lbs 138.00145.00, Thin Fleshed 147.00; 450-500 lbs 130.00-141.00; 500-550 lbs 125.00-135.00; 550-600 lbs 117.50-130.00; 600-650 lbs 126.00-128.00; 650-700 lbs 117.50-122.00; 700-750 lbs 115.50-118.50; 750-800 lbs 114.00- 116.00; 800-850 lbs 114.00-115.00.

Medium and Large 2 350400 lbs 135.00; 400-450 lbs 125.00-128.00; 450-500 lbs 122.00; 550-600 lbs 115.00117.50; 600-650 lbs 115.00; 800-850 lbs 106.00. Large 1 550-600 lbs 131.00. Large 1-2 450-500 lbs 132.00134.00; 500-550 lbs 125.00126.00; 550-600 lbs 120.00; 600-650 lbs 119.50-123.00; 700-750 lbs 110.00. Large 2 600-650 lbs 102.00. Medium 1 350-400 lbs 148.00; 600650 lbs 126.00; 650-700 lbs 121.00; 700-750 lbs 120.00.

Medium 2 300-350 lbs 127.50; 400-450 lbs 130.00.

Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 300-350 lbs 185.00; 350-400 lbs 165.00; 400-450 lbs 155.00-172.00; 450-500 lbs 150.00-153.00; 500-550 lbs 140.00-151.00; 550-600 lbs 142.00-145.00; 600650 lbs 132.50; 650-700 lbs 135.00. Medium and Large 1-2 450-500 lbs 145.00; 500-550 lbs 138.00; 550600 lbs 120.00; 600-650 lbs 125.00-128.00; 1000-1050 lbs 100.00. Medium 1- 2 600-650 lbs 120.00.

Cow and Bull Auction Report for 03/09/2017 Receipts: 911 Last

Week: 1190 Year Ago: 704 Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls traded steady to 2.00lower.

Demand was moderate on a moderate supply which included two dairy herd sellouts. The supply consisted of 40 percent slaughter cows, 17 percent bred cows, 11 percent cow/calf pairs, 10 percent slaughter bulls, 4 percent stocker/feeder cows, 8 percent calves and 11 percent dairy cows and heifers.

Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Average Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 62.5066.50 68.00-75.00 51.50-61.00 Boning 80-85 63.0068.00 68.50-78.00 50.00-62.50 Outstanding Individual 80.50 Lean 85-90 53.5062.50 62.50-66.00 45.00-54.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1060-2185 lbs average dressing 85.00-95.00 per cwt, high dressing 98.00107.00, low dressing 72.5085.50.

Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yr old 10551515 lb cows in the1st-3rd stage 1025.00-1350.00 per head; Seven yrs to broken mouth 915-1295 lb cows in the 2nd-3rd stage 850.001050.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 2-7 yr old 7851280 lb cows in the 2nd-3rd stage 650.00-1000.00per head; Short-solid to broken mouth 795-1275 lb cows in the 2nd-3rd stage 550.00900.00 per head.

Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Open or unchecked cows and heiferettes, 18 months to 3 yrs old 645-1045 lb heifers 90.00-125.00 per cwt; 4-7 yr old 780-1079 lb cows 80.0094.00 per cwt.

Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 3-7 yr old 850-1480 lb cowswith 100-250 lb calves 1400.001725.00 per pair; 3-n-1 pkgs 2-5 yr old 825-1310 lb cows in the 1st-2nd stage with 200-250 lb calves 1500.001850.00 per pair. Short-solid to broken mouth 845-1460 lb cows with 150-300 lb calves 1000.00-1300.00 per pair, 3-n-1 pkgs 1100-1178 lb cowsin 1st stage with 200-250 lb calves 1125.001450.00 per pair. Medium and Large 2 2-7 yr old 6051105 lb cows with 100-200 lb calves 1000.00-1250.00 per pair.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HOWELL COUNTY, MISSOURI LOTTIE A. RANDLE CORBETT Plaintiff, vs.

HARVEY RANDLE, HELEN RANDLE, GLENN RANDLE, JANON STALEY, and their respective spouses, if any, and all the unborn or unknown heirs, grantees, assignees, legal representatives, and all other successors claiming by, through or under any named defendant.

Defendants.

Case No.17AL-CC00018 ORDER OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE The State of Missouri to the defendants named above: You are notified that an action has been commenced

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

against you in the Circuit Court of Howell County, Missouri, the object of which is to quiet title to the following real estate located in Howell County, Missouri: All that part of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 27 North, Range 7 West, lying north of State Highway #16, later known as U.S. Highway 60, later known as old U.S. Highway 60, and now known as County Road 3400.

The names of all the parties to the lawsuit are stated above in the caption and the name, address and telephone number of the attorney for plaintiff is C. C. Cantrell, 410 East 5th Street, P.O. Box 1030, Mountain View, Missouri 65548, 417-934-2226.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend against the petition within 45 days after March 15, 2017, judgment by default will be rendered against you.

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“By accessing these cost share grants, Missouri communities can do more to plan and manage their trees,” said MDC Community Forestry Programs Supervisor Russell Hinnah.

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TRIM grants are administered by MDC in cooperation with the Missouri Community Forest Council. The program provides reimbursements of $1,000 to $10,000 to grant recipients to fund up to 60 percent of money needed for projects. Projects located in communities with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA designation are eligible for an additional 15 percent in matching funds.

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Springfield: April 11, 9 a.m. to noon, MDC Southwest Regional Office, 2630 N. Mayfair.

Register by calling 417895-6880.

Columbia: April 19, 10 a.m. to noon, MDC Central Regional Office, 3500 E. Gans Road. Registration is not required.

For more information, contact Ann Koenig at 573-815-7900, ext. 2878.

Kirkwood: May 3, 6 p.m., MDC Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Road. Register by calling 314-301-1500.

For assistance in areas of the state where no workshops are scheduled, contact a local MDC forester. Find MDC contacts at mdc.mo.gov/regional-contacts?county=All.

Master Beekeeper course is coming to Howell County May 6 University of Missouri Extension’s newly developed Certified Master Beekeeper Program is coming to the Howell County Extension office, 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd., West Plains, MO 65775 The course costs $61 which includes a beekeeping book. Pre- paid registration is required 10 per class minimum. Paid registrations due by April 28, 2017.

Classes are taught by

experienced local beekeepers. Level One testing is available twice a year in spring and fall. The exam dates will be announced on extension.missouri.edu and visit master beekeeper program.

Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. and the class ends at noon.

“Basic Beekeeping for Beginners” will focus on the principles of beekeeping.

Those principles include the history of

beekeeping, honeybee biology, plant and pollinator relationship, and essential equipment and requirements.

“We are excited to bring the Master Beekeeper program to the Southwest Region,” said Sarah Kenyon Howell County Extension Program Director. “This high-quality program will offer both classroom instruction and mentoring opportunities for partici-

pants.”

The Missouri Master Beekeeper certification program consists of six levels: Beginner Beekeeper, Apprentice Beekeeper, Journeyman Beekeeper, Junior Master Beekeeper, Master Trainer, and Master Beekeeper. By the end of this first course, individuals will be able to help experienced beekeepers in the management of hives.

Individuals must have one year of experience rearing bees and join a local beekeeping club before taking an exam to move up to the next level. Experienced beekeepers can test up through the first two levels of the program if they have three or more years of experience.

The “Basic Beekeeping for Beginners” class is for any individual interested in learning beekeeping.

There is no minimum age for the program, but children 12 and younger may find examination questions difficult.

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West Vue to build ‘Green House’ Homes West Vue, Inc. has been a vital part of the community for over half a century and now the West Plains-based non-profit organization is taking a major step forward to radically change the delivery of skilled nursing care for area elders.

Today, officials with West Vue announced the planned construction of three certified Green House homes at its campus just off bypass U.S. 63 near the intersection of K Highway, West Plains.

Green House homes will likely be an unfamiliar concept

for most area residents, which is understandable because it is a relatively new movement. The first Green House Project was built in Mississippi in 2003 and there are still barely more than 200 in the country and only one other in the state of Missouri, but Jalynn Meidell, President and CEO of West Vue, says when she heard about the idea, she knew she wanted West Vue to be a part of it. “The goal is to change the face of longterm care,” she said. “It’s the kind of care all of us want, and it’s the right thing for providers

to do.”

The Green House Project is a trademarked, national model for skilled-nursing care “that returns control, dignity and a sense of well-being to elders, their families and direct care staff,” according to leaders of the organization. West Vue Green House Homes will be built and operated by West Vue, Inc. and will be officially affiliated with the larger national organization “to hold us accountable to meet the high standards they require,” said Meidell.

THE ARTIST’S RENDERING of the exterior of West Vue’s Green House Homes project gives a glimpse of how different this skilled-nursing facility will be from what most people think of as a “nursing home.” From a screened-in porch to attention given to other home-like details, it’s clear that the project is meant to be a thriving and comfortable environment for elders. (Photo provided to the Standard)

Private, Medicaid and Medicare methods of payment will be accepted. “West Vue Green House Homes will provide personalized care that feels as close to living in your own home as possible, at the same cost as a traditional nursing home,” Meidell said.

WHY IS THE PROJECT SPECIAL? Green House homes are designed to be a place where elders want to be rather than a place to be dreaded. Meidell said, “We’re part of the movement to help transform nursing homes from medicalized institutions to places that look and feel like home: warm, cozy and inviting. Everything in our houses will look like it belongs in a home, not a hospital. There will be no nurses stations, no medication carts, no long hallways and no institutional appearance.”

Each of the three houses will have 10 private bedrooms all with their own bathrooms. In the middle of each house there will be a living area which includes a hearth, a dining room and a traditional, open kitchen where home-cooked meals are

prepared by caregivers, sometimes with help from the residents.

The caregivers are one of the reasons this project is unique.

They will each receive a minimum of 128 hours of specialized education to support the residents. The extra training will help insure that the elders “are the stars of the show,” said Meidell. They will have freedom to set their own routines, including the ability to sleep and eat on their own schedules.

A family atmosphere is central to the concept. She added, “It makes it possible for elders of any ability to lead healthier and happier lives. They are surrounded by caregivers who know them like family, so little things, like sniffles or sneezing, get noticed before they become big problems.”

She said by radically departing from the traditional long-term care model, the new homes will help support West Vue’s goal to provide new choices in the desire to lead more full, independent and meaningful lives.

WHY CALL THEM GREEN HOUSE HOMES?

While the name might suggest a particular connection to gardening or plants, founders of the project say there is only an indirect association, but it is an important one. The name was chosen to reflect the idea that it is a fresh approach to elder care which supports growth through meaningful interactions with life-enhancing natural resources, such as plants, natural light and therapeutic outdoor spaces, including a garden.

A bid for construction of the project is expected to be awarded within the next few weeks.

Officials with West Vue say they will be giving updates on progress, including announcement of ground breaking this spring. “We’re excited to be part of a movement which is so innovative and special. We know it’s something the community will be proud of, and we want to keep everyone informed about the process and progress.”

The anticipated date of completion is expected to be in the latter half of 2018.

For more information about The Green House movement visit the organization’s website, thegreenhouseproject.org.

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